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6 new officers elected to serve National Grange
WICHITA, Kansas — On Friday, November 12, during the 155th Annual Convention of the National Grange, Betsy E. Huber of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, was installed as President of the oldest agricultural and rural advocacy organization in the country, after being elected to the position for a fourth term the day before. Huber, who was first … Continue reading “6 new officers elected to serve National Grange”
Grange in Action
The Grange In Action program is designed to encourage all Granges to be active in their communities and complete events or projects, no matter how small. Any Grange that does not complete the application for Distinguished Grange can participate in this program. Granges who wish to be recognized at the 2023 National Convention as … Continue reading “Grange in Action”
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”
National Grange Elects First Female President of Historic Organization
Lincoln NE – During the 149th Annual Session of the National Grange, delegates from each state elected a new slate of national officers. Among this group was Betsy Huber, the newly elected President and the first woman to hold that office in the history of the organization. Ms. Huber is currently employed by the Pennsylvania … Continue reading “National Grange Elects First Female President of Historic Organization”
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 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”
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”
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”
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”
Policy Updates and Issue News April 2018
National Grange Fly-In This year’s fly-in to Washington April 15-18 was the largest in recent years. A total of 34 Grangers of all ages from 14 states had 30 appointments on Capitol Hill with their senators, representatives and congressional staff. They discussed matters related to broadband and telecommunications, health care, farm bill, farm policy, dairy … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News April 2018”
Patrons Chain – October 2016
October Issue Inside the Issue: Food Safety and Security in Focus for Grange Op-Ed: Rural America Strong, Resilient, Inspiring Some Reflections Before I Go Come See the New Convention Showcase Some First Year Thoughts Ready to Make History, but Some Still in Need America’s Broken Budget Process National Grange Seeking Brief Stories, Photos Showing Grange … Continue reading “Patrons Chain – October 2016”
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”
The Patrons Chain – May 2016
May Issue Inside the Issue: Grange in the News Sesquicentennial Committee Offers new Contest, Challenge to all Members New Programs to be Release by Lecturer’s Department Monthly, Contest Announced Grange Youth Actively Pinning Grange Farm School is Newest Licensee Giving Can Ensure Life, Legacy of the Grange The Function of Drills in the Grange … Continue reading “The Patrons Chain – May 2016”
