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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”
2021 Award Winners
NATIONAL CONTEST/AWARDS Cultivators of the Year Award This award celebrate individuals or Granges who have inspired membership resources and growth, implemented programs that strengthen members’ bonds to the Grange and provide mentorship training opportunities. Susan Noah and the Oregon State Grange Andrew Adams, DE Nathan Strawder, KS Walter Hartley and Nettie Hartley, RITom Gwin, WA Quilt Block … Continue reading “2021 Award Winners”
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”
Convention Crier – Day 2
National Master reaffirms Grange’s ag policies in speech BY JESSICA HORTON Pfizer Communications Fellow | Email: [email protected] On Tuesday, November 12th during the Opening Session of the 147th Annual Convention National Grange Master, Ed Luttrell delivered his sixth annual address. For the first time the Master’s Annual Address was broadcast via Live-Stream to a world-wide … Continue reading “Convention Crier – Day 2”
E-Newsletter July 10, 2013
Issue 13 – July 10, 2013 Farm Bill May Come Up Again By Grace Boatright | [email protected] National Grange Legislative Director American agriculture is in a gloomy state as the 2013 Farm Bill was defeated in the House last month. It needed 218 votes to pass but was rejected by a vote of 195 to … Continue reading “E-Newsletter July 10, 2013”
Conservation and the Grange
In this episode of Grange Radio, Communications fellow Debbie Gegare talks with members of the Conservation committee on the Grange’s role in serving the environment. Guests: Scott Nicholson (Montana), Wade Schneiderman (Nevada), Duane Hamp (Washington), John Poirrier (Alaska) and Mark and Susan Noah (Oregon). [display_podcast]
Grange reorganized on remote Washington island
SAN JUAN ISLAND, Wash – On Monday, Sept. 17, more than a dozen people met with Washington State Grange Leadership Development Director Rusty Hunt to reorganize Friday Harbor Grange No. 225, and signed their charter. The group, all but one of whom had been members at the nearby San Juan Island Grange No. 966, sought … Continue reading “Grange reorganized on remote Washington island”
Decision to vote through Facebook
National Grange Communications Director, Amanda Brozana, talks with Legislative Director Grace Boatright, former Legislative Director and current Trademark Manager Leroy Watson, New Hampshire State Grange President Jim Tetrault, Washington State Grange President Duane Hamp and the Legislative Director of the Massachusetts State Grange Chris Szkutak on whether Washington State’s decision to allow people to register … Continue reading “Decision to vote through Facebook”
Meet Some New Grange Leaders
Duane Hamp and his wife, Christine, of Washington State, and Karen Lee Latourneau, of Pahrump Grange in Pahrump, Nev., speak about their experiences as new Grange Leaders at National Session. [display_podcast]
Grange Radio
Episode 8-2012 Back to School Programs National Grange Program Assistant Austin Miller sits down with Tracey Hanson, Junior Grange Activities Director at the Rhode Island State Grange, Walter Boomsma, Publicity Director at Valley Grange No. 144 in Guilford, Maine and Steve Runkle, President of Cape Fear Grange in North Carolina, to talk about the types … Continue reading “Grange Radio”
2 Elected to New Offices, 2 Return to Executive Committee
HERNDON, Va. – On Thursday, Nov. 17, delegates of the National Grange held scheduled elections for two positions on the organization’s Executive Committee and special elections for the offices of Lecturer and Lady Assistant Steward. Duane Scott, Fort Atkinson, Wisc., and Leroy Watson, Walpole, N.H., were re-elected to two-year terms on the Executive Committee. This … Continue reading “2 Elected to New Offices, 2 Return to Executive Committee”
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 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”
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”
National Grange Welcomes 3 New Officers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During the 145th Annual National Grange Convention in Tulsa, Okla., in November, delegates elected three new officers and re-elected 12 officers. Barbara Borderieux, of Palmetto, Fla., was elected National Grange Chaplain. Christopher Johnston, of Durand, Mich., was elected National Grange Gatekeeper. Christine Hamp, of Nine Mile Falls, Wash., was elected as National … Continue reading “National Grange Welcomes 3 New Officers”
