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Amanda Brozana-Rios

  Amanda Leigh Brozana-Rios is the Director of Membership, Leadership Development and Communications at the National Grange. She came to the National Grange in March 2011, and has worked across the various departments, and with the Grange Foundation as an Associate. Amanda holds degrees from Wilkes University (B.A. Communication Studies) and the University of Mississippi … Continue reading “Amanda Brozana-Rios”

National Grange Legislative Fly-In 2024

  This year’s Legislative Fly-In was Virtual. We were excited to be able to bring the work of the National Grange in Washington, DC, into your homes, offices, and Grange Halls this year! This was a FREE offering from the National Grange for all members and friends of the Grange. Feel free to share this … Continue reading “National Grange Legislative Fly-In 2024”

SHIPmates Program

  New SHIPmates Training Program Focuses on Membership, Leadership Development Applicants will be selected from each region.  Apply Now! By Amanda Brozana Rios, National Grange Membership and Leadership Development Director You’re unashamed of your love for the Grange and belief that it is necessary perhaps now more than any time since its founding. You can … Continue reading “SHIPmates Program”

The Grange takes to the street of NYC to be part of the Wonderama season 7 kick-off

  The Grange is took to the street of NYC this week to be part of the Wonderama season 7 kick-off and talking to those in the city about agriculture facts and careers as well as our wonderful organization. Several of our members will be interviewed for the national program and National Grange President Betsy … Continue reading “The Grange takes to the street of NYC to be part of the Wonderama season 7 kick-off”

Washington DC Experience 2022 Recap

  During the Washington DC Experience, Grangers were invited to get an up-close and behind the scenes look at what government is and how it operates in Washington, DC. Junior and Youth members, along with their leaders/parents, were invited to attend the Washington DC Experience. Junior and Youth Leaders accompanying must adhere to the National … Continue reading “Washington DC Experience 2022 Recap”

Grange Month 2022

Download your 2022 Grange Month Material! Solving the Puzzle of Long-Term Care and Estate Planning A special presentation by the National Grange for Grange Month 2022.  “Solving the Puzzle of Long-Term Care and Estate Planning” Presented by John T. Griffin, Esq Prepare.  Perform.  Prevail. Persist. A special presentation by the National Grange for Grange Month 2022. … Continue reading “Grange Month 2022”

Heirloom Program

  With more than 150 years of legacy, the Grange’s various cornerstone documents have profound lessons to share with members about work, family, home, recreation and more. To make these more accessible and keep them front of mind for members, new and old, the Heirloom Program was developed. This program allows Granges to incorporate in … Continue reading “Heirloom Program”

Do We Stay or Do We Go?

Over the past two years, National Grange leaders have examined the future of our headquarters, located at 1616 H St NW, just across Lafayette Square from the White House. Like every local Grange Hall across the nation, our headquarters requires a considerable amount of upkeep and investment of both time and resources to keep running. … Continue reading “Do We Stay or Do We Go?”

155th National Grange Convention Recap

      155th National Grange Convention Wichita, Kansas November 9-13, 2021Hyatt Regency Wichita400 W. WatermanWichita, KS 67202 Watch events during the 155th Annual National Grange Convention that you may have missed.  Former FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Addresses National Grange Delegates Closing Drill with the National Grange Youth Officer Team Kansas Secretary of Agriculture addresses … Continue reading “155th National Grange Convention Recap”

Rural Health Report 2020

Disparities are common for rural residents in all areas of life, including all things health related from birth to death. The National Grange recently prepared the Rural Health Report 2020 that gives a thorough review pre-COVID, during COVID and just how hard we could fall after the pandemic is over. The report highlights systematic issue … Continue reading “Rural Health Report 2020”

Potomac Grange #1 (in the District of Columbia)

Headquarters: Annual Convention: Website: http://www.grange.org/potomacdc1/ Elects Officers: 2024 President Mark Gibbons 2315 Kezey Court Croston, MD 21114 Tel: (571) 882-4930 Vice President Leroy Watson 298 Watkins Hill Road Walpole, NH 03608 Tel: (603) 903-9012 Lecturer Amanda Brozana-Rios 1509 Red Dale Road Orwigsburg, PA 17961 Tel: (301) 943-1090 Secretary Richard Weiss 2714 ½ Poplar Street NW … Continue reading “Potomac Grange #1 (in the District of Columbia)”

National Grange Gala 150 Year Celebration

Our 150th Birthday Gala, held Dec. 4 at the Historic Decatur House in Washington, D.C., was just one of the many celebrations being held across the nation to honor 150 years of service by Granges and members. Champions of Rural America Honored As part of our celebration, we took the time to honor four legislators … Continue reading “National Grange Gala 150 Year Celebration”

The Patrons Chain – July 2016

July Issue Inside the Issue: Farm Safety a MUST Want to Influence Our Government?  Register and Vote! Trademark Tips All About the Family Tradition! GROW Club Banquet Keynote Speaker National Grange Recognizes Louisiana Educator as 2016 Ag Advocate National Grange Welcome Derek Anderson as Summer Intern National Grange as Ag in the Classroom Coordinator for … Continue reading “The Patrons Chain – July 2016”

National Grange Announces Newly Elected Officers

Lincoln, NE – On the third day of the 149th Annual Session of the National Grange, the convened delegates elected a new slate of national officers, including the first-ever woman to head the storied organization. The group of new national officers includes: Betsy Huber of Pennsylvania, elected Master Jimmy Gentry of North Carolina, re-elected Overseer … Continue reading “National Grange Announces Newly Elected Officers”

Day 1: National Grange 148th Annual Convention

Communications Fellows ready to tell Grange Story BY CHARLENE M. SHUPP ESPENSHADE National Grange Youth Director The 148th Annual Session of the National Grange will create many news-worthy events. From setting the policy course for the next year to celebrating the accomplishments of Granges and Grange members, a team of Grangers will be hard at … Continue reading “Day 1: National Grange 148th Annual Convention”