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Pinkerton addresses P.E.O. state convention |
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May 27, 2017 |
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| Alyssa
Pinkerton |
Members of Chapter AP, P.E.O. gathered with
others from around the State of Idaho to
celebrate a “Joyous Journey” in Lewiston on May
19-21 for the Idaho State Convention. Friday
night’s Project Dinner featured young women who
have recently been granted awards, grants and
scholarships through P.E.O. International and
Idaho State.
Chapter AP proudly introduced Alyssa Pinkerton
as a featured speaker and recipient of the PCE
Grant in 2013.
P.E.O. maintains several projects to assist
women in their educational journey in order to
better their lives and the lives of their
families. One such grant is the Program for
Continuing Education (PCE) which provides
financial assistance to women whose education
has been interrupted and who desire to return to
school to achieve their goals for themselves and
their families.
Alyssa kept her audience spellbound as she told
her story that took her from a GED to a
Bachelor’s Degree, after many detours along her
way. Alyssa has a strong commitment to set an
example for her five children: having goals and
the motivation to achieve them is of primary
importance in life, however, education alone is
not the ultimate goal.
What one does with that education is as
important as achieving the sought-after degree.
Alyssa believes that giving back to one’s
community by serving others who need assistance
is what achieving her own goals is all about.
Alyssa is using her education and her passion
for helping others as Outreach Assistant at the
NIC Bonners Ferry Satellite Campus. She assists
people of all ages to plot their course in life,
or the next phase of their life, through
educational opportunities provided through North
Idaho College.
Alyssa believes that P.E.O. helped give her the
opportunity to complete her degree and fulfill
her personal, family, and professional goals.
She became a member of Chapter AP in 2015, and
is passionate about women helping women.
Our community can be very proud of Alyssa
Pinkerton! |
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