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Burns Grange hands out 10,000th dictionary in Words for Thirds program
BY ARGUS PRESS BYRON — The Burns Grange No. 160’s Words for Thirds project came full circle this week. The group has been giving away dictionaries to third-graders for 11 years. The program started in the Byron and Durand school districts, eventually expanding to include all third-graders in Shiawassee County.
Honor Granges
Congratulations to the following Granges for seeing a net gain in membership in this challenging period from 2021-22. 2022 Honor State Granges CaliforniaConnecticutIdahoIllinois IndianaKansasMinnesotaMontana New JerseyOregonWashingtonWisconsin 2022 Honor Granges California Minnesota Oregon (continued) Pleasant Valley #675 (129) Lake Hubert #735 (3) Pacific #413 (1) Lake Earl #577 (121) Parkdale #500 (1) Vaca … Continue reading “Honor Granges”
2016 Distinguished Grange Winners
Distinguished Grange – State 2016 7th Year Maryland New York 5th Year Pennsylvania Washington 3rd Year Idaho Michigan 1st Year North Carolina Ohio Oregon Distinguished Subordinate Grange Winners 7th Year Kuna Grange #58 – ID Uxbridge Grange #200 – MA Stanford Grange #808 – NY … Continue reading “2016 Distinguished Grange Winners”
Distinguished Grange
This recognition program for Granges who fulfill their service and advocacy missions and provide support for members and their community was launched in 2009. The first Distinguished Granges were honored at the 144th Annual National Grange Convention, with a record number of 51 Community Granges and 9 State Granges honored at the 150th Convention in … Continue reading “Distinguished Grange”
30 Granges deemed ‘Distinguished’ in 2012
Last week, the National Grange announced the selection of 30 recipients of its Annual Distinguished Grange Program. In its third year, the program seeks to promote Granges that work to make positive strides for the organization as a whole and their individual chapters. “We are excited this year because we had a huge increase in … Continue reading “30 Granges deemed ‘Distinguished’ in 2012”
National Grange Patrons Chain E-Newsletter
Patron Chain – April 19, 2024 Issue Two Grange members seated on national advisory groups Using the Reaching Rural Surgical Seniors program Introducing The Grange Hall podcast Middle Branch Grange seeks support after fire Join the Lecturer’s Forum Climate change is shifting how and when we prepare our gardens SHIPmates applications open for second … Continue reading “National Grange Patrons Chain E-Newsletter”
2022 Program and Contest Winners
JUNIOR GRANGE AWARDS Public Speaking Best of Show Nettie Hartley, Rhode Island Cape of Honor Nettie Hartley, Rhode Island Junior Ambassador Nettie Hartley, Rhode Island Recognition of State Report Massachusetts State Jr. GrangeMontana State Jr. GrangeNew Hampshire State Jr. Grange Oregon State Jr. GrangePennsylvania State Jr. Grange Recognition of Leaders Reports … Continue reading “2022 Program and Contest Winners”
FF/LEO/Teacher of the Year Award Nominations
Worthy Community Service Chairperson, I commend all of you for the work you do in your states coordinating your various community service projects that include honoring these hometown hero’s. Each State Grange may submit one nominee for each category. If your state does not currently promote this recognition program I hope that you will initiate … Continue reading “FF/LEO/Teacher of the Year Award Nominations”
Patrons Chain – August 2016
August Issue Inside the Issue: We Can Make a Difference in the Face of Unrest National Grange Presents first Edition of “Daily Journal of the Rambles of O.H. Kelley” Online New Health Benefits Offered to Our National Grange Members Presidential Politics: Who Cares About Rural America? Membership Contest Entry Deadline Approaching Deadlines for Many Youth … Continue reading “Patrons Chain – August 2016”
Dictionary Project Participants
Granges have donated over 100,000 dictionaries to students across the country. Here is a partial listing of Granges who have donated dictionaries. Please click link below to learn more about that Grange and it’s participation. Participating Granges Abbington Grange #57 McLane Grange Alamo Grange #1446 Meriden Grange #29 Anderson Grange Morning Grange #227 Androscoggin Grange … Continue reading “Dictionary Project Participants”
Policy Updates and Issue News March 2020
Overview “These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the services of their country, but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” These words by Thomas Paine in December 1776 spoke to a deepening … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News March 2020”
Policy Updates and Issue News February 2020
Presidential Politics In keeping with Grange tradition, the National Grange Fly-In this year was to New Hampshire to experience the “First in the Nation” Presidential Primary. The excursion included thirty Grangers from eight states and the District of Columbia, who worked on the various campaigns of their choice, watched a candidates’ debate, marveled at the … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News February 2020”
