Polson program supports young women with future focused goals
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P.E.O. Chapter CA members present the Ready...Set...Goals! program to Polson girls on Nov. 9. From left are Janice Donovan, Lois Abell, Penny Jarecki, Marilyn Trosper, Becky Peltz, Lynn Gardner and Linda Bone.
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POLSON — P.E.O. Chapter CA presented their Ready…Set…Goals! program to Polson’s ninth-grade girls on Nov. 9. Ready...Set... Goals! is a pilot program designed specifically to assist today’s young women in preparing for their future educational goals.
There were seven girls in attendance, along with their mothers. One student attended via virtual connection.
Throughout the program, the students were encouraged to start early by staying organized, writing everything down and tracking all their community service and extra-curricular activities. A three-ring binder was presented to each student as a tool to hold all transcripts, essays and awards. When it comes time to fill out job, college or scholarship applications, the information will be organized and readily available.
Another part of the program explained different aspects of P.E.O. loans, grants and scholarships available to women. Information was provided about Cottey College, a fully accredited four-year independent liberal arts and sciences college for women offering baccalaureate and associate degrees. Located in Nevada, Missouri, it has been owned by the P.E.O. Sisterhood since 1927.
Chapter CA’s Ready…Set…Goals! committee appreciates the assistance of the Polson High School counselors for their help in organizing this event. They plan to make a similar presentation to middle school eighth graders and their parents in the spring.
A gift certificate to the Cove Deli and Pizza was presented to the girls as an added bonus for attending the program.
The Ready…Set…Goals! Program is chaired and developed by Lynn Gardner with assistance from Chapter CA members, Becky Peltz, Linda Bone, Marilyn Trosper, Penny Jarecki, Janice Donovan, Barb Lyons and Lois Abell. For more information please contact Lynn at gglivestock84@gmail.com.
