Junior Department News – May 2013

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May 172013
 
Laurie McBurnieJr. Logo
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The Maine State Junior Grange met on May 4 in Augusta. Before the meeting the Junior Grangers worked on pages for the scrapbook contest. Bobby Faulkner did an excellent job filling the Master’s chair. Mia and Cameron Rae became Jr. Grangers by obligation and were put right to work as Lady Assistant and Steward. Thank you to the committee members and subordinate Grangers who helped with the meeting.

Preparations for Junior Grange Camp are underway. Camp will be held Saturday-Sunday, July 6-7 at South Sangerville Grange and is open to all youngsters 5-14 yrs. old. If a child is not yet a Junior Grange member, we will be conducting the degree work during the weekend. Other activities planned include crafts, ritual instruction, community service and other fun activities. Camp registration forms are available on the Maine State Grange website (Junior Program Resources) or from the Junior Director (293 E. Neck Rd., Nobleboro 04555-8608).  Detailed information will be sent on receipt of registration, or contact me.

The 2013 Maine State Junior Grange program, the National Jr. Grange program and the flyer for the Memorial Bricks are posted on the state grange website. Memorial bricks ordered during the fall and spring have arrived and been placed in the garden. Additional bricks may be ordered at any time.

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Junior Department Report – May 2013

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May 012013
 
Jr. LogoLaurie McBurnie
laurie_mattidewaterdotnet
563-5347 

I am pleased to announce that Junior Grange Camp will be held Saturday-Sunday, July 6-7 at South Sangerville Grange. The Junior Committee appreciates So. Sangerville’s hospitality for the second year in a row. Junior Camp is open to youngsters 5-14 yrs. old. If a child is not yet a Junior Grange member, we will be conducting the degree work during the weekend. Other activities planned include crafts, ritual instruction, community service and other fun activities. Application forms and detailed information will be available soon, or contact me.

The 2013 Maine State Junior Grange program, the National Jr. Grange program and the flyer for the Memorial Bricks are posted on the state Grange website.

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Update, Youth Department’s Mug Shot Contest

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Apr 292013
 

Marilyn Stinson advises us that in addition to the “mugs” listed, a plastic cup is also allowed as long as it has the Grange logo or emblem. The complete rules have been posted to the Documents You Asked For, Program Books section of the website.

Get all the rules here.

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Order Memorial Bricks Now!

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Apr 222013
 

Junior Director Laurie McBurnie has asked us to note that an order for the memorial bricks will be placed soon. If you or your Grange want to get in on this springtime order they should get their information and payment to her right away. You can download the form here.

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Youth Department Mug Shot Contest

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Apr 082013
 

Youth LogoNew Contest sponsored by Maine State Grange Youth Committee.  Open to ALL ages. Starts now!!

Mug Shot Contest

A. Take a Grange Mug or travel cup (from anyplace or occasion or date) that has some kind of Grange logo on it and get your camera and start getting mug shots.  If you can’t find a Grange mug, take a plain mug; decorate it with a Grange sticker or something to make it a Grange mug! A plastic cup with a Grange logo or emblem may also be used.

B.  Get a small, inexpensive photo album and put your name, address, Grange & number and age – Junior, Youth, Senior Youth, in one of the sleeves. Backwards so it doesn’t show for judging.

C. The rules are simple: take a minimum of 12 of these 15 pictures and insert the pictures in the album and get it to State Grange Session before 10:00 am on Thursday.

D. Judging will be on content, creativity and clarity of the photo.

The 15 choices of pictures (remember only 12 needed) are:

  1. Holding hot chocolate & candy cane
  2. Holding cup of soup or chowder
  3. Holding flowers
  4. Holding pens & pencils, etc.
  5. Holding toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.
  6. At a library
  7. At a Grange function
  8. At fire department
  9. At an official building (city hall, town office, state capitol, etc.)
  10. In a Fair Exhibit
  11. On a stage
  12. With a stuffed animal
  13. With a musical instrument
  14. Person drinking out of it
  15. Hiding or peeking out of something (leaves, bushes, stuffed animals, you choose)

The following information must be included with your entry:

Name ___________________________   Address _________________________

________________________________   Grange _____________________ #___

Circle age group:    Jr.                              Youth                    Sr. Youth

Any questions?  Check with Marilyn Stinson beedlehillatroadrunnerdotcom  (beedlehillatroadrunnerdotcom)  , 71 Beedle Rd, Richmond, 04357, or 737-2611.

 

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Youth Update

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Apr 022013
 

Youth LogoI’m writing to remind everyone about the Youth Meeting this Sunday, April 7th, 1:30 at Headquarters .

I’m always glad to see the Easter Bunny as I know Spring is around the corner. Flowers will soon be in bloom.

CJ is off to Texas. We will miss CJ at the Youth meeting this Sunday April 7th @ headquarters. We hope to see all the members we contacted. We need to work on the Youth Department . We would like to see 2 members from each Pomona. Pomona Master. Please send 2 members from your Pomona. We have invited some members.

I will attend the Eastern Youth Conference with my brother (Mark Rae), niece (Mia) and nephew (Cameron) April 12th. Despite Mia and Cameron show their horses in the Summer, they will attend The Northeast Youth Conference June 28th and find time for Jr Grange.

See you Sunday at 1:30pm.

Sincerely
Terry LaCombe, Co Youth Director
207-356-2492

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Junior Department Report – March 2013

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Mar 312013
 
Jr. LogoJunior Department
Laurie McBurnie, laurie_mattidewaterdotnet  (laurie_mattidewaterdotnet)  , 563-5347

Maine State Junior Grange will be meeting on Sat., May 4, 9 a.m.-noon, at State Headquarters in Augusta. We will start with a craft project and then hold the meeting. We will be welcoming a couple new Junior Grangers during the meeting. Any children ages 5-14 who would like to join are welcome to join us. We will also have judging for the Manual Alphabet and Sign-a-Song contests. After the meeting, lunch will be served. Parents and Grangers are welcome to join us.

Plans for Junior Grange Camp are in the works for the beginning of July. Camp information will be announced when arrangements are finalized.

Orders for Memorial Bricks may be sent to me at any time. The delivery of the bricks will be expected this spring, when they will be able to be placed in the Memorial Garden.

The Junior Committee plans to again sell Grange Memorial flags. We are comparing several companies to get the best quality at the best price. Watch for an announcement later this spring.

The 2013 Maine State Junior Grange program, the National Jr. Grange program and the flyer for the Memorial Bricks are posted on the site for downloading. Also note that the current issue of Maine-ly Juniors Newsletter 03-2013 is available for download–as is a Jr Meeting Flyer 05-2013–print both out and pass both out!

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Junior Report – January 2013

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Jan 262013
 

Jr. LogoJunior Department   Laurie McBurnie, laurie_mattidewaterdotnet  (laurie_mattidewaterdotnet)  , 563-5347

The Northeast Leaders  Conference, held in Portland at the beginning of January, provided an opportunity for the State Junior Directors to meet and share. We discussed the Junior display and contest at the Big E. The

The 2012 Junior Grange display at the Big E. Maine had two entries in the Foot Craft contest. (Photo courtesy Kathy Gibson, Mass. Jr. Director)

The 2012 Junior Grange display at the Big E. Maine had two entries in the Foot Craft contest. (Photo courtesy Kathy Gibson, Mass.
Jr. Director)

2013 craft topic is  “Unzip the Word about Junior Grange.”  The children need to incorporate a zipper–a real one, a crafted one or a drawn one   into their 2- or 3-dimensional project. This contest will not only allow the Juniors to use their creative talents, but will also publicize Grange activities.The State Junior Committee will be meeting on Sunday Feb. 17, 1:30 p.m. at State Headquarters to plan activities for this year. Any interested Granger is welcome to attend. Please contact me if you wish more information.

Orders for Memorial Bricks may be sent to me at any time. The delivery of the bricks will be expected this spring, when they will be able to be placed in the Memorial Garden.

The 2013 Maine State Junior Grange program, the National Jr. Grange program and the flyer for the Memorial Bricks are posted on the state grange website.

 

 

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Webmaster’s Report, December 2012

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Dec 122012
 

Greetings of the Season!

Words from Walter...

Words from Walter…

Our big web site news this month is that the Junior Department now has their own “sub page” under “documents you asked for.” There you’ll find a number of resources regarding the Junior Grange Program including a brochure with application and several program books! Many thanks to Director Laurie McBurney for assembling these resources and sending them so they’d be readily available to all members! Even if you’re not yet involved in a Junior Program, you can certainly appreciate Laurie’s effort. Why not send her an email  (laurie_mattidewaterdotnet)   and say “Thanks!” You can find the page by visiting the site, clicking the [Documents you asked for] tab at the top center… this will bring up a drop-down menu with [Junior Department Resources] right at the top. Here’s a direct link for your convenience: http://mainestategrange.org/?page_id=4670.So we now have a Secretary’s page and a Junior Department page with 24 hour access to the documents you need! Similar pages can be created for any department who will send me copies of program books, information and resources.

Site maintenance continues, with outdated information being deleted. Member help with this is sincerely appreciated… it’s a big site and it’s not easy to keep track of everything. If you find “old” information, broken links, etc. please send me an email   (webmasteratmainestategrangedotorg)  so I can investigate and fix. Some of you have heard me say, “There’s only one of me and many of you…” We can use that to our advantage if you’ll share some ownership of your website and help keep it current. Again, please try to remember when you are submitting stories and events to include ALL the details. An important value of the Internet is ready access to lots of information!

Media & MembersI hope to see many of you at the Northeast Leaders’ Conference next month… on Saturday morning I’ll be speaking on “Media and Member Relations.”  While we won’t just be talking about the Internet and social media, we will be exploring how both have impacted relationships both positively and negatively. (Wait until you see some examples!) You’ll also learn what a “nutgraph” is and how to use it… and why it’s important to understand that the media always “cuts from the bottom.” This is your final a reminder the deadline for registering is this Saturday, December 15th. Hurry!

Lastly, I’m working on a Christmas story for my brain leaks and musings blog and can share just a little “pre-publication”… I was walking down the hall at school with a second grader… when we passed the “giving tree” (where students leave donations for the local food cupboard). My young friend asked, “Mr. Boomsma, what do you suppose would happen if every kid in school brought something for the tree every day from now until Christmas?”

My adult brain saw two opportunities–I stalled for time by telling her she’d asked an interesting question. I was debating whether to explore discussing the concepts of sharing and generosity… or take advantage of a “teachable moment” and suggesting we do some math…

Her child’s brain was quicker than mine and she quickly asked a followup question. “Do you think the school would explode?”

I prefer thinking that the conversation was really not about destruction and that she had combined both opportunities with a pretty important question. What would happen if everyone did one simple act of kindness and generosity every day?

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