Category: National Grange Information

National Grange information, including National Convention.

Communication Shorts 08-16-2024

By Walter Boomsma,
MSG Communications Director
207 343-1842

Communication Shorts are brief (short) but important items posted for your information and use. Send us your ideas and thoughts!

August Bulletin Available

The August Bulletin is available for download and distribution. Recent issues of the Bulletin can be found on the Program Books and Information Page.

Androscoggin Grange #8 Schedules Big Day!

Androscoggin Grange in Greene has a big day planned on September 14th! Check out the events calendar on the website for details, but activities include a pancake breakfast, pie contest, chili cook-off, and roaring twenties celebration with mocktails and dancing!

Information Available: Castle Hill Grange

The Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society was formed in 1993 to save the Grange Hall in Castle Hill. We have now disbanded due to lack of funds and membership. We have some papers from Grange #260, which disbanded in 1976(?). If you would like any of these papers and certificates. you can contact me by email: Sheena McHatten

State Session Page Is Updated

A page dedicated to the 2024 State Session now has a “packet of information” that includes the forms necessary to reserve meals.

Many Contest Deadlines Are Coming Up

Get your entries in! Officers and directors note that annual reports and program books are coming due.

Consider this Idea!

Are there events in your community sponsored by others that you could piggyback on and be part of?

Think about this!

“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is to  work hard at work worth doing.”

Theodore Roosevelt

Submit News! Be “famous”

Submitting news can be as simple as a photo and “cutline.” A cutline is a brief description–longer than a caption–to accompany the photo. Let’s prove that the Grange is alive and well in Maine! (Photos should be submitted as an attachment to an email.) We get inquiries from people looking for active Granges!

Online Directories Available 24-7

  • The ODD Directory features all state officers, directors, and deputies with contact information.
  • The Directory of Granges features all Granges in the state with a contact person. Please make sure your listing is correct!

Note from National – August 2024

The National Grange is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Grouper, a social fitness movement that supports healthy living through social connections. 

By joining Grouper, eligible members can earn a $50 payment for signing up and $20 every three months for staying active in Grange community projects and gatherings. 

Join our Live Q&A Session to learn more and get your questions answered directly from Grouper and Grange representatives. 

Date: August 12th | Time: 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT | Join via Zoom: grange.biz/grouperzoom.

To see if you qualify for these benefits, visit hellogrouper.com/grange. For any questions, contact the Grouper Member Engagement Team at 833-445-2400 or info@hellogrouper.com.

Notes from National are gleaned from an email provided by Phil Vonada, National Grange Communications Director.

Grange Today! 8-9-2024

The Newsletter of the National Grange

Articles in this edition include:

  • This issue contains one article about using the material from the Rural Mental Health Resilience Program at Fairs.

Upcoming Deadlines:

  • September 1 – Applications/Entries due for most National Grange Contests

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Note that all recent issues are available on the National Grange Website. To save space, we only post the table of contents on the MSG Website.

Communication Shorts 08-07-2024

By Walter Boomsma,
MSG Communications Director
207 343-1842

Communication Shorts are brief (short) but important items posted for your information and use. Send us your ideas and thoughts!

August Bulletin Deadline

Articles and columns for the August Bulletin are due on the 14th! Recent issues of the Bulletin can be found on the Program Books and Information Page.

Information Wanted: Winthrop Grange

We have made the 2024 National Grange Digest available directly from the MSG Website. It is listed in the National Grange Section of the Program Books and Information Page. This booklet will answer many of your questions regarding Grange Law and Practice.

Information Available: Castle Hill Grange

The Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society was formed in 1993 to save the Grange Hall in Castle Hill. We have now disbanded due to lack of funds and membership. We have some papers from Grange #260, which disbanded in 1976(?). If you would like any of these papers and certificates. you can contact me by email: Sheena McHatten

State Session Page is Available

A page dedicated to the 2024 State Session is now available with preliminary information. This will be a work in progress!

Many Contest Deadlines Are Coming Up

Get your entries in!

Consider this Idea!

Fall is a great time to celebrate the harvest! How will your Grange do that?

Think about this!

“So, the next time you visit a fair, take a moment to soak in the sights and sounds, to let your inner child run wild, and to appreciate the magic that surrounds you. Because in the world of fairs, anything is possible, and happiness is just a ride away.”

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Submit News! Be “famous”

Submitting news can be as simple as a photo and “cutline.” A cutline is a brief description–longer than a caption–to accompany the photo. Let’s prove that the Grange is alive and well in Maine! (Photos should be submitted as an attachment to an email.) We get inquiries from people looking for active Granges!

Online Directories Available 24-7

  • The ODD Directory features all state officers, directors, and deputies with contact information.
  • The Directory of Granges features all Granges in the state with a contact person. Please make sure your listing is correct!

Grange Today! 7-26-2024

The Newsletter of the National Grange

Articles in this edition include:

  • Presidential Perspective
  • Register for National Grange’s 158th Convention
  • SHIPmates Program welcomes Second Class aboard
  • New Ideas, New Approaches
  • National Grange’s Contest Deadlines approaching
  • View from the Hill
  • 6 Scams every older American should know about
  • Grange Store & Benefits: Introducing Aflac

Upcoming Deadlines:

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Note that all recent issues are available on the National Grange Website. To save space, we only post the table of contents on the MSG Website.

National Grange Alert

With data breaches on the rise, we wanted to take the time to remind you to stay vigilant against phishing attempts.   Hackers use fraudulent practices to spoof people into giving up their data and or money. The most common technique is email phishing.

Hackers send messages that appear legitimate or look like they’re from someone you trust so that you engage with the message or click on malicious attachments.   The National Grange will never ask for money, gift cards, emergency assistance or any financial transaction via email. It is very important to look at the details of any email to make sure it is in fact coming from the person you believe it to be.   Two-factor authentication is enabled for all National Grange email accounts, which require a security code to be sent to the mobile phone of the National Grange President or staff member before allowing access.  

   

If something seems fishy…it’s probably phishing. Here are some tips to keep in mind to avoid falling victim and to protect yourself against these attacks.   Double-check that the sender’s email address matches who they claim to be. National Grange communication from President Chris Hamp will use the email address champ@nationalgrange.org. Any other variation should not be trusted. Don’t click a link or download from someone you don’t know or weren’t expecting. Don’t reply to a suspicious email or message from an email you don’t recognize. When in doubt, call the person and ask if they sent the email. The “Reply” email address should never be different from the person you believe it to be. Be cautious of slight changes in the email address.

Webmaster’s Note: This is not limited to National Grange email, obviously! We’ve recently been experiencing similar issues here in Maine. Please be vigilant and cautious.

Communication Shorts 07-15-2024

By Walter Boomsma,
MSG Communications Director
207 343-1842

Communication Shorts are brief (short) but important items posted for your information and use. Send us your ideas and thoughts!

July Bulletin Is Available!

The July Bulletin is now available for download and printing! You can find recent issues of the Bulletin on the Program Books and Information Page.

State Session Page is Available

A page dedicated to the 2024 State Session is now available with preliminary information. This will be a work in progress!

National Grange Digest Is Available on this Site

We have made the 2024 National Grange Digest available directly from the MSG Website. It is listed in the National Grange Section of the Program Books and Information Page. This booklet will answer many of your questions regarding Grange Law and Practice.

Scholarship Information/Application Available

The Educational Aid and Howes Nurses Scholarship information and application is now available on the Program Books and Information Page or this direct link. Note that the deadline for application is September 15, 2024.

New Links Available

We’ve added two new links to the site. One for “Troopons” and one for Maine Fair Information and Dates.

Consider this Idea!

Check out the Senior Circle being hosted by Victor Grange! It’s a fairly simple way to get folks into your hall!

Think about this!

“Doing things is not the same as getting things done.”

Jared Silver

Submit News! Be “famous”

Submitting news can be as simple as a photo and “cutline.” A cutline is a brief description–longer than a caption–to accompany the photo. Let’s prove that the Grange is alive and well in Maine! (Photos should be submitted as an attachment to an email.) We get inquiries from people looking for active Granges!

Online Directories Available 24-7

  • The ODD Directory features all state officers, directors, and deputies with contact information.
  • The Directory of Granges features all Granges in the state with a contact person. Please make sure your listing is correct!

Grange Today! 7-14-2024

The Newsletter of the National Grange

Articles in this edition include:

  • Regional Conferences provide education, fun, networking
  • FCC seeks feedback about Affordable Connectivity
  • Minnesota holds State Grange picnic
  • Rochambeau Festival Remembers a
  • Revolutionary War Hero
  • California Grange collaborates with Local FFA
  • Be a “Grange in Action” this year
  • Eagle Point Grange presents award
  • Grange Store & Benefits

Upcoming Deadlines:

  • July 31 – Early Bird Registration for 158th Annual National Grange Convention nationalgrange.org/158thconvention
  • August 1 – Distinguished Grange Applications Due nationalgrange.org/distinguished/
  • September 1 – Applications/Entries due for most National Grange Contests

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Note that all recent issues are available on the National Grange Website. To save space, we only post the table of contents on the MSG Website.

Grange Today! 6-14-2024

The Newsletter of the National Grange

Articles in this edition include:

  • Presidential Perspective
  • National Grange Hosts Webinar about Supporting Patient Access to Non-opioid Pain Medicines
  • Potlucks: Summer Fun can be Sustainable
  • Updates to National Grange Youth Programming
  • Oregon State Grange Elects New Leader
  • Community Service Department Updates
  • Celebrate Junior Grange Month
  • View from the Hill
  • Take Action on Obesity
  • Grange Store & Benefits

Click the button below to read and/or subscribe to the Patrons Chain!

Read THE Current Issue
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Note that all recent issues are available on the National Grange Website. To save space, we only post the table of contents on the MSG Website.

Notes from National – June 2024

  • Register for the 158th National Grange Convention in Bettendorf, Iowa, November 12-16, 2024. Information and registration links can be found at http://www.nationalgrange.org/158thconvention. Early Bird Registration will close on July 31, so if you want a discount on your registration fee, jump in now!
  • Subscribe to the National Grange’s Good Day! magazine. Only $16 a year gives you access to our print or digital subscription. Learn more about the magazine at http://www.nationalgrange.org/goodday or the digital issue at http://www.issuu.com/grangegoodday. The July issue is out at the printer now, but we might still be able to get your name on the list.!
  • We are also looking for people to submit their Grange’s news so we can feature them in the Grange Today! newsletter or in Good Day! magazine.
  • The National Grange has a new podcast called “The Grange Hall,” which releases a new episode every other Wednesday. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or iHeartRadio. You can also listen on PodBean, the National Grange website, or watch on YouTube. Be sure to like and subscribe! If you have comments or questions, or if you’d like to recommend a member of YOUR Grange to be featured, you can contact us at grangehallpod@gmail.com.
  • Are there topics you would like to see covered in a future Zoom from a National Grange staff member, department, or officer? Please let us know! We’re always working to ensure our topics align with what our members want or need to hear from us.
  • The National Grange Social Media Calendar is available. This is intended to be a guide for State and Community Granges on topics/events that may be used to enhance social media. By no means is it a suggestion to post ALL of these things, but if you’re looking to get out of a rut or expand your social media reach, this could also be a great resource.
  • Many National Grange events are recorded and archived. If you missed an online event and would like to view it, please visit the National Grange YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/nationalgrange. 
  • Follow National Grange on Social Media! We’re on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube! This is generally the quickest and most up-to-date location to find out what’s happening at the National Grange.

Notes from National are gleaned from an email provided by Phil Vonada, National Grange Communications Director.