Search Results for: Chris J

Christine Hamp

  Christine E. (Chris) Hamp, a fourth-generation Granger, was raised on a dairy farm homesteaded in the 1880s by her great-grandfather in Monroe, Washington. Chris joined Tualco Junior Grange #341 at the age of 5 and then Tualco Grange #284. Today, Chris serves as Secretary at Five Mile Prairie Grange #905 in Spokane County, where … Continue reading “Christine Hamp”

Christmas comes early to North Pole Grange #6

NORTH POLE, AK — HO! HO! HO! Merry… April? On April 24th, North Pole Grange #6, in North Pole, Alaska, welcomed a new member into its halls; Santa Claus. Mr. Claus (and yes that’s his real name) is a resident of North Pole and serves as the President of the North Pole Chamber of Commerce. … Continue reading “Christmas comes early to North Pole Grange #6”

Grange Spreads Holiday Cheer by Donating Christmas Trees

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six Christmas trees that were decorated and will be donated to those in need were on display at the 145th Annual National Grange Convention in early November. “Each year, there are many of our older members who can no longer put up and decorate their own trees. There are also those families … Continue reading “Grange Spreads Holiday Cheer by Donating Christmas Trees”

Convention Crier – Day 4

5 take new positions in national officer corps BY AUSTIN MILLER Communications Manager | Email: [email protected] Over the past few days, the National Grange delegate body has spent much of its time deliberating the election of the new National Grange Officers. A total of 15 positions were up for grabs this year. Four brand new … Continue reading “Convention Crier – Day 4”

National President

Christine Hamp National President National Grange of the Order Of Patrons of HusbandryInterview with Spokane Public Radio Christine E. (Chris) Hamp, a fourth-generation Granger, was raised on a dairy farm homesteaded in the 1880s by her great-grandfather in Monroe, Washington. Chris joined Tualco Junior Grange #341 at the age of 5 and then Tualco Grange … Continue reading “National President”

Policy Updates and Issue News February 2024

Washington Overview The Senate and House returned this week from their two-week Presidents Day recess with a government shutdown staring them in the face. The first deadline is Friday, March 1 when funding runs out for USDA, FDA, Energy, Transportation, HUD and Military Construction. The remaining agencies’ deadline is March 8. There was a high-level … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News February 2024”

Policy Updates and Issue News December 2023

Washington Overview Welcome to the New Year where it’s anything but happy on the political front in Washington. Congress left town for the holidays without a deal for aid to Ukraine and Israel which was tied to new border controls along our southern boundary. This Achillies Heel for Congress will still be on Congress’ agenda … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News December 2023”

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”

National Grange Theme 2024-2025

  National Grange President Chris Hamp has announced the 2024-2025 theme that will be used by the National Grange and Granges around the country:   “Grange Strong: Rooted. Resilient. United.” Grange Strong is “a powerful expression that embodies the strength, unity, pride, and resilience of the Grange,” said Hamp, “It reflects our collective power, shared … Continue reading “National Grange Theme 2024-2025”

National Grange Theme 2024-2025

  National Grange President Chris Hamp has announced the 2024-2025 theme that will be used by the National Grange and Granges around the country:   “Grange Strong: Rooted. Resilient. United.” Grange Strong is “a powerful expression that embodies the strength, unity, pride, and resilience of the Grange,” said Hamp, “It reflects our collective power, shared … Continue reading “National Grange Theme 2024-2025”

Delegate body selects new President

Eight new officers elected to highest working body of the National Grange The sound of scratching pens tallying the votes echoed around the room as the election of National Grange Officers started on Thursday morning and continued through Friday. In a close election, the Delegate body elected Christine Hamp (WA), who stepped into the role … Continue reading “Delegate body selects new President”

Healthcare Equality in Heartland: How the National Grange is Improving Rural Health

By Story Studio on September 22, 2023 11:19 AM Burton Eller has a foot in two different Americas. One is in the rolling farmlands, pastures, and ranches, like the family cattle operation he grew up with and now owns. The other is in Washington, D.C., where Eller serves as Executive Director of Grange Advocacy at … Continue reading “Healthcare Equality in Heartland: How the National Grange is Improving Rural Health”

Policy Updates and Issue News July 2023

Washington Overview Lawmakers in Washington are heading home (and abroad) for their traditional August recess and will return to the nation’s capital on September 12. They leave with most of the heavy legislative lifting waiting for action. The majority of the annual appropriations bills are still in committee. The President has threatened to veto the … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News July 2023”

Regional Leaders Conferences 2022

Regional conferences will be held in 5 regions across the United States. The regional conferences are open to all Grange Members and those interested in the Grange. Conferences will be full of workshops and hands on training for members to take home and utilize in their own states and communities. Several contests are also held … Continue reading “Regional Leaders Conferences 2022”

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”