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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 July 2014

Issue – July 2014 California State Grange reorganized, officers installed ORANGEVALE, Calif. (July 12, 2014) – On Saturday,more than 30members from 10 of the 24 eligible Granges in California came together at the Orangevale Grange Hall to complete the process of reorganization and witness the installation of officers for the chartered California State Grange. National … Continue reading “E-Newsletter July 2014”

E-Newsletter January 31, 2014

Issue 14 – January 31, 2014 Legislative Update: Farm Bill Reaches Final Agreement By Grace Boatright | [email protected] National Grange Legislative Director On January 27th, House and Senate Farm Bill conferees reached a final agreement on H.R. 2642, aka- the Farm Bill, beginning the process of bringing it to the floor of both chambers for … Continue reading “E-Newsletter January 31, 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”

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”

E-Newsletter June 13, 2013

Issue 12 – June 13, 2013 Another Successful Fly-In at the Grange By Victoria Whitehead National Grange Volunteer On June 2 to 4, a broad range of issues were up for discussion during the 2013 National Grange Fly-In including rural access to broadband, the Farm Bill, the Postal Service, and proposed changes relating to the … Continue reading “E-Newsletter June 13, 2013”

E-Newsletter April 25, 2013

Issue 11 – April 25, 2013 Legislative Fly-In Scholarship Winners By Grace Boatright | [email protected] National Grange Legislative Director The National Grange Legislative Department is pleased to announce that Victor Salazar, Caroline Tart, and Lexi Gegare are the winners of this year’s Potomac Grange Legislative Fly-In Scholarship Awards. Victor, Caroline and Lexi will join us … Continue reading “E-Newsletter April 25, 2013”

E-Newsletter March 21, 2013

Issue 10 – March 21, 2013 Legislative Fly-In By Haley Tonner | [email protected] National Grange Programs Intern Start making plans to attend the 2013 National Grange Legislative Fly-In. This year’s Fly-In is June 2-4th.  You will have the opportunity to meet with your elected representatives in Congress and their staff to discuss the issues facing … Continue reading “E-Newsletter March 21, 2013”

E-Newsletter March 7, 2013

Issue 9 – March 7, 2013 New Lecturer’s Program launched, ties with Women’s History Month in first of series By Samantha Johnson | [email protected] National Grange Sales, Benefits and Programs Director The National Grange is happy to announce the first of the Patriot’s Program – WWII series Lecturer’s resource CDs is available. The Patriot’s Program, … Continue reading “E-Newsletter March 7, 2013”

E-Newsletter February 20, 2013

Issue 8 – February 20, 2013 Welcome New Grangers By Michael Martin | [email protected] National Grange Leadership Membership Director Nathan Strawder, President of the Kansas State Grange invited me to facilitate a G.O.A.L. Seminar (Grange Outreach for Active Leadership) at Cadmus Grange. Seven of Kansas’ 13 Granges were represented at the G.O.A.L. Seminar. They were … Continue reading “E-Newsletter February 20, 2013”

E-Newsletter January 18, 2013

Issue 7 – January 18, 2013 California Grange named new Junior Director By Amanda Leigh Brozana | [email protected] National Grange Communications Director Lillian Booth, of Paradise, Calif., was recently named the new National Junior Grange Development Director. The announcement, made by National Grange President Ed Luttrell on Jan. 4, comes with a renewed focus on … Continue reading “E-Newsletter January 18, 2013”

Grange Store excited to unveil new product at convention

By Samantha Johnson, Programs, Benefits and Sales Director | Email The Grange Store is very excited to begin offering all of our baking members Grange Cookie Cutters. Each year we unveil various new products, but this is something especially exciting for the National Grange to offer. Grange Cookie Cutters come in a pack of three … Continue reading “Grange Store excited to unveil new product at convention”

National Grange Visa Platinum Reward Card FAQ’s

How does opening a credit card with UMB benefit National Grange? Who is UMB? Is there an annual fee? What is the annual percentage rate (APR) on the card? * Can I apply over the phone? How can I get an application by mail? When I apply for the card, will my transaction be secure? … Continue reading “National Grange Visa Platinum Reward Card FAQ’s”