Celebrating 100 years: Southeast PEO groups gather at Palouse

Southeast Washington chapters of the Philanthropic Educational Organization held their annual group meeting Saturday, March 25, in Palouse.

Gathering at the Federated Church, members from 11 area chapters of the organization met and gave updates. The theme of the meeting was Forever Sisters: Timeless Treasures.

The Palouse chapter, with 30 members, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

In attendance were groups from Tekoa, Colfax, Pomeroy, Garfield, Palouse, Pullman (four chapters) and Clarkston (two chapters).

PEO, founded in 1869, is an international entity which supports women's e...