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National Grange Vice President Jimmy Gentry meets with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Jimmy Gentry, Vice President of the National Grange and President of the North Carolina State Grange, along with other leaders in agriculture, attended a roundtable meeting with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on March 26 to discuss immigration reform, particularly as related to the need for an affordable guest worker program for agriculture. The … Continue reading “National Grange Vice President Jimmy Gentry meets with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture”
National Grange Urges Rural Caucus Members to Expand Cancer Care Access for Seniors
Washington, DC – Betsy Huber, president of National Grange, today sent a letter to Rural Caucus members of Congress urging their support in ensuring the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implements a sustainable reimbursement solution for the innovative cancer treatment known as CAR-T therapy. Medicare’s current reimbursement process for CAR-T therapy is inadequate … Continue reading “National Grange Urges Rural Caucus Members to Expand Cancer Care Access for Seniors”
Policy Updates and Issue News February 2019
Agriculture and Food Farm Bill Implementation Despite the recent 35-day government shutdown that halted work on the new farm bill, USDA is about ready to announce the timeline for implementing revisions to programs. The legislation made relatively small changes to the 2014 farm bill and is generally considered “farmer friendly” by producers. At the farm … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News February 2019”
Policy Updates and Issue News January 2019
Agriculture and Food The Shutdown The federal government partial shutdown has ended…for now. The longest shutdown in history is over until February 15 to give all parties the opportunity to negotiate a compromise on border security, security for Dreamers, and other immigration issues. This was called a partial shutdown because FY19 funding for some agencies … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News January 2019”
North Carolina State Grange
Headquarters: Annual Convention: 1734 Wilkesboro Highway Statesville, NC 28677 Tel: (704) 878-0000 • Fax: (704) 878-9460 Toll Free: (800) 432-4857 Website: http://www.ncgrange.com 96th Annual Convention Date: September 19 – 22, 2024 Location: Hilton Charlotte University Elects Officers: 2025 President Jimmy Gentry 1734 Wilkesboro Highway Statesville, NC 28677 Tel: (704) 878-0000 Tel: (704) 880-3527 Fax: (704) … Continue reading “North Carolina State Grange”
The Grange’s Eastern Region
The “Force” that will bring you the 150th Annual National Grange Convention “Check back each month for more information about “The Force” and some information about each state in the Eastern Region.”
National Grange Announces Newly Elected Officers
Lincoln, NE – On the third day of the 149th Annual Session of the National Grange, the convened delegates elected a new slate of national officers, including the first-ever woman to head the storied organization. The group of new national officers includes: Betsy Huber of Pennsylvania, elected Master Jimmy Gentry of North Carolina, re-elected Overseer … Continue reading “National Grange Announces Newly Elected Officers”
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”
E-Newsletter August 2014
Issue – August 2014 A Midwest Safari for the whole family Registration is currently open for the 148th Annual National Grange Convention. This year’s convention promises to be the most fun, family-oriented event ever. Convention will take place November 11th through the 16th in Sandusky, Ohio at the Kalahari Resort, home of the country’s largest … Continue reading “E-Newsletter August 2014”
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”
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”
Convention Crier – Day 1
Host region welcomes national delegates back after 100 years BY T.J. MALASKEE & COREY SPENCE Pfizer Communications Fellows | Email: [email protected] | Email: [email protected] “Imagine the history we are making tonight,” began National Master Ed Luttrell at the Northeast Region Host Banquet. “One century ago our brothers and sisters met [here in New Hampshire].” The annual Host … Continue reading “Convention Crier – Day 1”
Hamburg Grange presents a check for $1000 to One Wish Foundation
On February 16, 2013, Hamburg Grange #2103 held a Chicken Pot Pie Supper to benefit the One Wish Foundation. The community came out in full force to support this great organization. After serving nearly 350 dinners, the Grange was able to make a $1000 donation to support their efforts. As Hamburg Grange President Michael Adams … Continue reading “Hamburg Grange presents a check for $1000 to One Wish Foundation”
Washington man, North Carolina woman selected as National Grange Youth Ambassadors at 146th Annual Convention
BOISE, Idaho – The National Grange is pleased to announce the two new Youth Ambassadors, Jimmy Smith of suburban Seattle, Wash., and Courtney Gray, of Cary, N.C. Smith and Gray were selected after all six participants were interviewed, and their appointment was announced at the 146th Annual National Grange Convention at the Boise Centre on … Continue reading “Washington man, North Carolina woman selected as National Grange Youth Ambassadors at 146th Annual Convention”
Grange Foundation OK’s 2 new funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At their August meeting, the Grange Foundation board members approved the addition of two new funding streams for the 501(c)(3). These streams allow donors to allocate money for projects related to areas of cultural, artistic and history as well as leadership training and community service. The funds, called the “American Arts and … Continue reading “Grange Foundation OK’s 2 new funds”
