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Massachusetts State Grange

Headquarters: Annual Convention: 22 Jordan Street Haverhill, MA 01830 Tel: (978) 423-3340 Website: http://www.massgrange.org 152nd Annual Convention Date: October 24 – 27, 2024 Location: Doubletree Milford, MA Elects Officers: 2025 President Corey W. Spence 139 Main Street Rockport, MA 01966-2006 Tel: (617) 680-6684 Vice President Christopher Szkutak 56 Rumonoski Drive Northbridge, MA 01534-1348 Tel: (508) … Continue reading “Massachusetts State Grange”

National Grange recognizes Louisiana educator as 2016 Ag Advocate

PHOENIX – When Denise Hymel donated two-and-a-half acres of her Louisiana sugarcane farm in 1999 to a nonprofit she founded to educate students and adults alike about agriculture and food, she may never have expected the accolades to come. But it is just that type of volunteer educator the National Grange and National Agriculture in … Continue reading “National Grange recognizes Louisiana educator as 2016 Ag Advocate”

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”

Day 2: National Grange 148th Annual Convention

Hospitality room place for fun, food BY KATHERINE BLASINGAME DCI Communications Fellow | [email protected] Grangers know if they want a snack or just to catch up with Grange friends at convention, the place to go is the hospitality room. This year the hospitality room, located in 2503, is being overseen by the Indiana State Grange. … Continue reading “Day 2: National Grange 148th Annual Convention”

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”

Communications Fellows ready to tell Grange story

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 work documenting this year’s activity. This year’s communication fellows team are Debbie Gegare of Wisconsin, Karie … Continue reading “Communications Fellows ready to tell Grange story”

Northbridge man lobbies for farmers

By Susan Spencer | Telegram & Gazette Staff NORTHBRIDGE —  Northbridge resident Christopher Szkutak, 25, thinks it’s important that people understand where their food comes from and that local farmers — especially young ones starting out — receive the support they need to make a go of agriculture.The Massachusetts State Grange legislative director met earlier this … Continue reading “Northbridge man lobbies for farmers”

Home on the Grange

By Charlene Arsenault | Northborough Patch Northborough Grange closed in 2007. Christopher Szkutak, whose family had been involved with Northborough Grange since the 1940s, wants to bring it back to town. Szkutak is the gatekeeper and legislative director of the Massachusetts State Grange. “Northborough Grange has always been very active in the community,” said Szkutak. … Continue reading “Home on the Grange”

Family Centric

Family is one of the cornerstones on which the Grange was built. This is evident just by the way we refer to one another as Brothers and Sisters. Family values in farm, rural and suburban communities are promoted, taught, and woven into Grange activities and events. We serve as a safe environment for every member … Continue reading “Family Centric”

Day 6: National Grange 148th Annual Convention

Grange talent delights BY LINDSAY SCHROEDER DCI Communications Fellow | [email protected] On Friday night, more than 350 people gathered to enjoy the talent that abounds across the Grange at the Evening of Excellence. It was a night to remember with vocal acts, variety acts, and Sign-S-Song performances as well as the announcements of new Junior … Continue reading “Day 6: National Grange 148th Annual Convention”

Day 5: National Grange 148th Annual Convention

Two elected to National Grange Executive Committee BY SUZY RAMM DCI Communications Fellow | [email protected] Two Wisconsin Grangers will hold seats on the National Grange Executive Committee simultaneously after several rounds of balloting by delegates to the 148th Session Thursday for the two open positions. Leroy Watson, a 42-year Grange member, who serves as Treasurer … Continue reading “Day 5: National Grange 148th Annual Convention”

Day 4: National Grange 148th Annual Convention

Reception Honors Distinguished Granges BY DEBBIE GEGARE DCI Communications Fellow| [email protected] Wednesday night, more than 100 people gathered to celebrate with winners of the Distinguished Grange Award during its fifth year of the program. The program honors Subordinate and State Granges that fulfill responsibilities while excelling in the areas of membership, fundraising and community service … Continue reading “Day 4: National Grange 148th Annual Convention”

Day 3: National Grange 148th Annual Convention

National Master Addresses 148th Delegate Body BY DEBBIE GEGARE DCI Communications Fellow | [email protected] During his sixth address to the mem­bers and public, National Master Ed Luttrell on Tuesday directly after the opening of the 148th Annual National Grange Convention focused heavily on overreach by government, such as un­necessary and often detrimental regu­lations as well … Continue reading “Day 3: National Grange 148th Annual Convention”