The Grange has the following goals:
Social Connection
The Grange is a family organization with full membership starting at age 14. Men and women have been equal members since the inception of the Grange on December 4, 1867.
Our Declaration of Purposes states, “…We propose meeting together, talking together, working together, and in general, acting together for our mutual protection and advancement. We shall constantly strive to secure harmony, good will, and brotherhood, and to make our Order perpetual. We shall earnestly endeavor to suppress personal, local, sectional, and national prejudices, all unhealthy rivalry and all selfish ambition. Faithful adherence to these principles will insure our mental, moral, social and material advancement…”
Education
The Molalla Grange supports education both formal and informal. 4-H and FFA have a special place in our hearts.
Education is an important part of our Declaration of Purposes, “…We shall advance the cause of education by all just means within our power.
“Influenced by our strong beliefs in the institution of the family, we are convinced that education begins in the family circle. Discipline is an essential part of education. Self-discipline comes with maturity. Until such time as this level of competency is reached, families and schools have a responsibility for enforcing adequate discipline.
“We recognize the necessity of experimentation to develop new and better methods of education, but we caution against the widespread adoption of these innovative and experimental methods until they have been proven effective.
“We recognize that education is a continuing process. We encourage all to continue their education through adult education classes, by continued reading, observation and such other methods as may be available, including radio, television and the internet…”
Legislative advocacy
The Grange is concerned with only with issues and never supports or endorses candidates or parties for office.
Our Declaration of Purposes is very clear, “…We emphatically and sincerely assert the oft-repeated truth taught in our Constitutional Law, that the Grange—National, State, Pomona, or Subordinate—is not a partisan or party organization.
“The principles we teach underlie all true statesmanship, and if properly carried out, will tend to purify the whole political atmosphere of our country; for we seek the greatest good to the greatest number.
“We must always bear in mind that no one, by becoming a Patron of Husbandry, gives up that inalienable right and duty which belongs to every American citizen, to take a proper interest in the politics of one’s country.
“On the contrary, it is right for every member to do all in his or her power, legitimately, to influence for good the action of any political party to which he or she belongs. It is reserved by every Patron, as the right of a free citizen to affiliate with any party that will best carry out his or her principles.
“We acknowledge the broad principle that difference of opinion is no crime, and hold that “progress toward truth is made by differences of opinion,” while “the fault lies in bitterness of controversy.”…”
Service to the community and individuals.
The conclusion of the Declaration of Purposes expresses it clearly, “…It shall be an abiding principle with us to relieve any of our oppressed and suffering members by any reasonable means at our command. We proclaim it among our purposes to continue our historical appreciation of the abilities and equality of women.
“Imploring the continued assistance of our Divine Master to guide us in our work, we pledge ourselves to faithful and harmonious labor for all future time; to advance by our united efforts, to the wisdom, justice, fraternity and political purity so earnestly sought by the wise and courageous men and women who founded our noble Order…”
The following is the result of the Molalla Grange donations and charitable efforts in 2022:
Donated use of Grange hall
Gleaners Distribution, Discount once a week
Gleaners meeting, Discount once a month
CCF Churce Extra, Discount four times a year
VFW Extra, Discount four times a year
Molalla Adult Center, Discount 9 1/2 days
Molalla Adult Center, Discount 9 whole days
Emmert Bazar, Free set up day
Donated use of hall is valued at approximately $5,000
Donations
Molalla Adult Center monthly donation
Two Molalla High School Senior scholarships
Dogs for Better Lives
Grange Youth program
Clackamas Co. Start Right donation for foster kids school supplies
Molalla Food Bank
Clackamas Womens Service
Totaling $3,459. in cash
Grange members contribute often and generously to many other charities as well.