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Left Until We see you at the 109th P.E.O. State Convention in Spearfish, SD
Spearfish is ready to welcome you beginning May 29-30, 2026
Reserve your hotel room by April 25th!
Special pricing for your hotel rooms is available until
April 25, 2026.
REGISTRATION FOR SD STATE P.E.O. CONVENTION OPENS IN...
Registration is Open for the 2026 SD State P.E.O. Convention!
GET REGISTERED BEFORE THE CLOCK RUNS OUT!
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 15, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book my hotel room?
Step 1: Mark your Calendar for April 2026.
Step 2: By or before April 25, 2026.
Step 3: Mention "South Dakota P.E.O."
Step 4: Choose a King or Two Queen room (both are available in the block)
Step 5: Celebrate small wins because you just booked your room for the May Convention!
How do I register as my chapter's Delegate for State Convention?
Registration opens on March 10, 2026 and you will be able to follow the prompts to get registered. Once one delegate is registered, you will have the opportunity to fill out a second delegate registration.
How do I register as a Visitor to State Convention?
On or after March 10, 2025 registration will open for the 109th SD State P.E.O. Convention for Delegates, Visitors, and Guests. Follow the prompts on the registration page to register as a Visitor. You must be an active member for the 2026-27 year to attend convention activities.
How do I register as a Guest for attending a meal?
On or after March 10, 2026 registration will open for the 109th SD State P.E.O. where Delegates, Visitors, and Guests can get registered. Follow the prompts on the registration page to register for the meals you or your group will attend.
How do I cancel my Delegate, Visitor and/or Guest Registration?
To cancel your registration go to https://sisters.sdpeo.org/cancel-registration-2026.
Fill out the form and click the blue button.
You will receive a confirmation email from the system showing you have cancelled your registration to Convention. If you have any further questions, please email [email protected].
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PHILANTHROPIC EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION (P.E.O.)
P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) has been celebrating women helping women reach for the stars for more than 150 years.
Through membership, the P.E.O. Sisterhood has brought together more than half a million women in the United States and Canada who are passionate about helping women advance through education while supporting and motivating them. In addition to the educational philanthropies, the P.E.O. Sisterhood provides a framework of support and community for all members.
What started with a bond of friendship among seven women in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is now one of the oldest women’s organizations in North America with nearly 5,600 chapters. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, members are passionate about P.E.O.’s mission: to celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations. The P.E.O. Sisterhood is a nonprofit organization that has helped more than 122,000* women pursue educational goals by providing nearly $415 million* in educational assistance, making a difference in women’s lives through six philanthropies and a foundation.
STAR SCHOLARSHIP
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship (STAR) - Established in 2009 to provide scholarships for exceptional women in their final year of high school to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the U.S. or Canada in the next academic year.
Has given $20 million* in scholarships.
PROGRAM FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) - Established in 1973 to provide need-based grants to women in the U.S. and Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to complete a degree or certification that will improve their marketable skills for employment to support themselves and/or their families.
Has given $70 million* in grants.
EDUCATIONAL LOAN FUND
P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund (ELF) - A loan fund established in 1907 to lend money to qualified women students to assist them in securing a higher education.
Has loaned $243 million*
INTERNATIONAL PEACE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund (IPS) - A fund established in 1949 to provide scholarships for women from other countries for graduate study in the U.S. or Canada.
Has provided $48 million* in scholarships.
SCHOLAR AWARD
P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) - Established in 1991 to provide substantial merit-based awards for women of the U.S. and Canada who are pursuing a doctoral-level degree at an accredited college or university.
Has awarded $34 million* in scholarships.
P.E.O. FOUNDATION
A nonprofit corporation established in 1961 to encourage tax-deductible giving to the educational and charitable projects of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. It is a service to the Sisterhood.
COTTEY COLLEGE
A nationally ranked, fully accredited, independent, liberal arts and sciences college for women located in Nevada, Missouri, has been owned/supported by P.E.O. since 1927 and offers baccalaureate and associate degrees in a variety of majors. Cottey College, a debt-free institution, welcomes women from around the world.