In this episode of Purely Pinned, hosts Deeann Lufkin and Kimberly Owens welcome our very first guest to the studio: Elizabeth Rohling. Elizabeth serves as the Minnesota P.E.O. State President and is a proud member of Chapter ED in Grand Rapids, MN.

Recorded on the heels of the Metro Connections meeting, this conversation explores the heart of the sisterhood, from the emotional establishment of new chapters to the "unwritten rules" of P.E.O. culture. Elizabeth shares her journey through board service and gives us an inside look at the passion for higher education that drives our mission.

• Expanding the Sisterhood: Elizabeth discusses the excitement of establishing new chapters FX in Rogers and FY in Forest Lake.

• The Hosting Debate: Why Elizabeth prefers hosting in her own home and the memories of lakeside meetings.

• Teacups vs. Mugs: A nostalgic look at heirloom P.E.O. Daisy China versus the need for a "hearty amount" of coffee.

• Polishing Silver and Memories: How traditional tasks like polishing silver can be a relaxing way to honor the women who came before us.

• Unpopular Opinions: A candid conversation about the "no jeans" tradition and why making meetings more relaxed can help welcome younger members.

• International Connections: Making "convention buddies" at the international level and the bond shared by the "class" of state presidents.

• Convention Sneak Peeks: What to expect at the upcoming St. Cloud convention, including a first-time Bunko tournament and a look at the expanded Marketplace.

"I believe that what we have on doesn't matter a whole lot. It's what's in here... If not having the right clothes is keeping you from P.E.O., oh my goodness, that's not a good thing." — Elizabeth Rohling

Whether you're a third-generation member or considering joining for the first time, Elizabeth’s warmth and leadership remind us why these "ties that bind" are so special.

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Purely Pinned is a P.E.O.-inspired pop culture podcast.