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The Northeast Regional Youth Conference will be held July 15-16, 2023, at the Vermont Grange Center in Brookfield, VT. The conference is designed for Youth Members aged 14-35, but all are welcome to attend. The cost to attend is $35 and the registration deadline is July 1, 2023.
Additional information and registration form is available here.
This is the time of year when we “clear out the old” and bring in the new. There are two key documents for most committees.
An annual report for the previous Grange year (October 2021- September 2022) summarizing the committee/department’s activities and accomplishments.
A program book for the next year (October 2022 – September 2023) with important information such as contest rules, important dates, and resource material for that committee/department.
We are in the process of receiving and posting these to the Program Books and Information Page. For the next several weeks, it is important to pay attention to dates! If you are looking for information about this year’s contests, forms, etc., you’ll want this year’s (2021-2022) Program Book. We leave the books on the site for exactly that purpose–some forms and information are potentially needed right up until State Session in October. If you are planning for next year, be sure to download the book for that year (2022-2023.
Annual reports should be of interest to all members–it’s your way to discover what has happened in the previous year in the department/committee. The information can be of particular interest to those who are delegates attending State Session. The annual reports are provided in the delegate packet as well as available to all members on the website.
Both annual reports and program books are being uploaded as received from directors and committee chairs. Note that some annual reports are not usually available until State Session due to the close of the fiscal year on September 30, 2022. So far, we have annual reports from
Next year’s program books received so far include
Stay tuned! There’s certainly more to come! And don’t forget this:
By Sherry Harriman, MSG Master
207 490-1029
As you have heard, the Northeast Regional Combined Leaders, Lecturers and Youth Conference scheduled for March to be hosted in Maine was canceled due to Covid concerns. This conference was to include the Regional Youth Contests (Grange Baseball, Public Speaking – [Prepared Speech; Impromptu Speech; Grange Commercial; Youth Ambassador/Young Patron Prepared Speech], Sign-A-Song, and Grange Ritual Contest [Code Reading]). Youth Contests are open to all Grange members: Youth 14-21; Young Adults 22-35; and Youth Alumni 36+. See NG Youth Program Book, which has been posted to our website for complete information, details, and rules. Regional Conferences are open to anyone who would like to attend, at your own expense.
At a recent zoom meeting of the Northeast Connection (State Masters/Presidents & Overseers/VPs), we discussed the regional contests and how we can make that happen. The discussion included the possibility of a one-day in-person and/or zoom event. It was decided to have a zoom meeting with the NE Presidents and NE Youth Directors to make a decision and plan an event. As an alternative option, participants from our region have been invited to participate at another region as a possibility.
Before we start the discussion I would like to know if anyone is interested in participating or attending? I would like a response within the month at: SHarriman@twc.com or my home phone.
Is there interest in participating in the contests?
I will keep you informed of the plans.
The American Legion Department of Maine High School Oratorical Scholarship Program will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2021 at Thomas College in Waterville. Interested students can begin preparations now for the contest.
The program’s purpose is to help high school students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution. Other objectives of the contest are the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and preparation for the acceptance and discharge of civil duties as American citizens. The scholarship program, held by the American Legion for more than 75 years, is for those students who look for an academic challenge and the opportunity to win scholarship money for their education careers.
Communications Director Note: Additional information and required forms are available on the Maine Legion Website. Note that volunteers (judges, tabulators room monitors, etc.) are needed–a great opportunity for Grangers with an interest is supporting kids! The contest includes an opportunity to compete at the National Level. Please pass this along to any high school seniors and teachers you know.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all regional conferences have been canceled for the health and safety of our members.
National Grange Youth and Junior Grange Directors have established a contingency plan for members to still be able to participate in regional public speaking and Sign-a-Song contests which are required in order to take part in the national competitions. Contestants must sign up by June 15, 2020 in order to participate in the July contests. Contests will be held via Zoom on July 18-19. All Grangers of any age are welcome to participate. Only Junior and Youth/Young Adult participants will qualify for Best of Show.
Sign up to take part in public speaking and sign-a-song competitions in place of regional conference in-person competitions.
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Read the contingency plans for these conferences
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