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Grange Advocacy in Action Award
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1 The National Grange has been driven for over 150 years by the grassroots advocacy of its membership in their communities and states across the country. From rural electrification to rural broadband, all of the National Grange’s legislative accomplishments have begun with grassroots advocacy. With that in mind, the Grassroots Advocacy in Action … Continue reading “Grange Advocacy in Action Award”
Grange Hall of Fame – Ira E. Shea
The Grange Hall of Fame Ira E. Shea Name: Ira E. Shea Date or Year, Place Born: May 12, 1895; Depuyer, Montana Date or Year, Place Died: August 19, 1987; Cheney, Washington Residence as an Adult: Cheney, Washington; Seattle, Washington Biography: Ira E. Shea joined Malo Grange #679 in Ferry County, Washington in December 1921 … Continue reading “Grange Hall of Fame – Ira E. Shea”
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 Hall of Fame – John W Scott
The Grange Hall of Fame John W Scott Name: John W. Scott Date of Birth: December 8, 1917 Place of Birth Born: Robinson Township, Allegheny County, PA Date of Death: February 10, 2012 Place of Death: Harrisburg, PA Residence as an adult: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Biography: John Walker Scott was born to Frank and Nellie Scott in … Continue reading “Grange Hall of Fame – John W Scott”
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”
Wyoming State Grange
Headquarters: Annual Convention: Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.grange.org/wyomingstate/ To Be Determined Officers and Directors are not listed for the Wyoming State Grange as a result of the State Grange charter being suspended. The Community and Pomona Granges are not affected by this suspension. As per the By-Laws and rules of the Grange, the … Continue reading “Wyoming State Grange”
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 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”
Pomona Grange observes 100th anniversary Sunday
The Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties’ Pomona Grange celebrates 100 years in community service this Sunday. “There are not a lot of organizations that make it to 100 years, especially as a county organization, so it’s something special that we are certainly going to celebrate,” said Grange Master Tom Gwin. Gwin described the Grange as … Continue reading “Pomona Grange observes 100th anniversary Sunday”
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”
