Holding on to tradition, members of the P.E.O. Chapter I held their annual Chautauqua Tea as a kickoff event for the Great American Brass Band Festival weekend.

The Chautauqua Tea is the philanthropic educational organization’s main fundraiser of the year. Proceeds go toward helping the advancement of women’s education through loans, grants, scholarships and other awards.

Above, P.E.O. member Sandy Hartner serves tea to guests during the annual. At left, LeeAnn McCann and at right, Barbara Pendleton from Glasgow drink tea during the annual event.

Barbara Pendleton, of Glassgow, is dressed for a formal tea Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Robin Hart)

LeeAnn McCann sips tea during the annual Great American Brass Band Festival kickoff event, the Chautauqua Tea Thursday afternoon at Centenary Methodist Church. (Photo by Robin Hart)