Meeting Recap: June 16, 2014

Beverly Grange # 306 met on Monday, June 16th at the Hastings House, Beverly Farms.

The presiding Master for the evening was Brother Russell Carr. The election of officers for 2013-2014 was held.

Master Brian Carr announced that the State Grange had approved Beverly Grange’s proposed By-Law changes, including moving the meeting time to 7:00 P.M., beginning in September.

Beverly Grange will hold a planning meeting on Monday, July 15th.

The Annual Cookout will be held on Monday, August 18th at 6:00 P.M. at the Hastings House. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be supplied; members and guests are encouraged to bring accessories (salads, side dishes, drinks, desserts). A brown bag auction will be held for the benefit of the Grange.

The Installation of Officers will be Monday, September 15th at 7:00 P.M.

Meeting Recap: May 19, 2014

Beverly Grange # 306 met on Monday, May 19th at the Hastings House, Beverly Farms.

Prior to the business meeting, a pasta supper was held.

The charter was draped in memory of Brother William Gaspar. A Memorial Service was held in memory of Brother Gaspar, and Sisters Winnie Gaspar and Kathy Williams, who passed away this year.

The Grange approved several changes to its By-Laws, including a change in meeting time to 7:00 P.M. The By-Laws will be submitted to the Massachusetts State Grange Master for review and approval.

Lecturer Richard Freeman held a Safety Program.

Master Brian Carr announced that the State Grange had approved Beverly Grange’s proposed By-Law changes, including moving the meeting time to 7:00 P.M.

The next meeting of Beverly Grange will be Monday, June 16th, with the Election of Officers for 2014-5.

Meeting Recap: April 21, 2014

Beverly Grange # 306 met on Monday, April 21st at the Hastings House, Beverly Farms.

Brother Richard Freeman was the guest Master for the evening.

Brother Russell Carr presented a program on Beverly: History, Family and Streets.

The next meeting of Beverly Grange will be Monday, May 19th, featuring a supper at 6:00 PM and a Memorial Day/Safety Program.

Meeting Recap: March 17, 2014

Beverly Grange # 306 met on Monday, March 17th at the Hastings House, Beverly Farms.

Brother Russell Carr was the guest Master for the evening.

Brother Richard Freeman reported on several of the activities of the Grange Building Committee of the Topsfield Fair

Brother Brian Carr presented a program on the Evacuation Day holiday.

The next meeting of Beverly Grange will be Monday, April 21st, featuring a program by Russell Carr.

Meeting Recap: January 20, 2014

Beverly Grange # 306 met on Monday, January 20th at the Hastings House, Beverly Farms.

The evening began with a Beef Stew supper, prepared by Sister Dorothy Carr, who was also the guest Master for the evening.

The Grange Charter was draped in loving memory of Sister Kathleen Williams.

Worthy Lecturer Richard Freeman presented a program on the impact of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

There will be no meeting of Beverly Grange on the Third Monday of February (Feb. 17th). The next meeting of Beverly Grange will be Monday, March 17th, featuring a program by Brian Carr.

Meeting Recap: November 18, 2013

Beverly Grange # 306 met on Monday, November 18th at the Hastings House, Beverly Farms.

The evening began with the annual Covered Dish Supper, followed by the Turkey Shoot.

The guest Master for the evening was Brother Richard Freeman. Brother Freeman introduced several of the State Lecturer’s Programs for 2013-4.

Worthy Master Brian Carr presented Sister Nancy Benevento with a certificate for the Grange’s Community Service Project, and Brother Richard Freeman with his certificate for his Lecturer’s Program. Brother Carr also delivered a report from the 141st Annual Massachusetts State Grange Session and presented the new Massachusetts Grange Roots initiative.

The next meeting of Beverly Grange will be Monday, December 16th, featuring a program by Rick Lord.

Meeting Recap: October 21, 2013

Beverly Grange # 306 met on Monday, October 21st at the Hastings House, Beverly Farms.

The evening’s program featured Old Time Radio, presented by Lecturer Richard Freeman.

The next meeting of Beverly Grange will be Monday, November 18th, featuring a Potluck Supper and the annual Turkey Shoot.

Meeting Recap: September 16, 2013

Beverly Grange # 306 met on Monday, September 16th at the Hastings House, Beverly Farms.

The evening featured the Installation of Officers by the Master of the Massachusetts State Grange, Brother Matthew Johnson, and his suite. Guests for the evening included State Grange First Lady and Master of Heritage Pomona Grange Lisa Johnson, Member of the Agriculture and the Environment Committee and Master of Laurel Grange Peter Carter, and Overseer of the M.S.G.Y.L.A. Brett Johnson.

The next meeting of Beverly Grange will be Monday, October 21st, featuring a program on Old Time Radio presented by Brother Richard Freeman.

Meeting Recap: Summer 2013

Beverly Grange # 306 has held two non-business meeting during Summer 2013.

On Monday, July 15th, a planning meeting was held and the scheduled program for 2013-4 was set.

The annual Cookout was held on Monday, August 19th at the Hastings House, Beverly Farms. A good time was had by all.

The next regular meeting will be the Installation of Officers on Monday, September 16th.

Meeting Recap: May 20, 2013

Beverly Grange # 306 met on Monday, May 20th at the Hastings House, Beverly Farms.

Guests for the evening included Subordinate Deputy Elizabeth Clogston, conducting the Official Visitation of the Massachusetts State Grange. The presiding Master for the evening was Brother Richard Freeman.

Sister Kailey Wrenn was elected and obligated into membership. Chaplain Lloyd Caswell presented a Memorial Service for Brother Frank Tyrrell, who passed away this year, and for all men and women who died in our armed forces. Brother Russell Carr presented a slide show of a variety of local weathervanes.

The next meeting of Beverly Grange will be Monday, June 17th, featuring the Election of Officers.