Sherry Harriman,
Maine State Grange Master/President
207 490-1029
State Session October 30 & 31. Black Bear Inn in Orono. You or Your Delegates may pick up new Department Program Books Agriculture, Lecturers, Women’s Activities, Community Service, Communications and the Annual Reports will be in the Delegate materials. If you did not have delegates at the session, you may download the programs and reports from the web under “Program Books,” or if you want a printed copy, email or call the office or me, and we will send them to you. You may request all or just select certain ones. Agricultural Scholarship, Educational Aid & Howes Nurses Scholarship requirements and applications can also be found on the website or requested from the office. We need to promote these scholarships and awards in our communities; each is a wonderful opportunity for our young folks.
2027 Roster information is past due. Another reminder, a few more than half of you have provided your info. Even if there were no changes, a report needs to be sent.
Successful Granges are Led by People
- Willing to make trade-offs.
- Who work for the goals.
- Who are effective communicators.
- Who are sensitive to the group.
- Good at integrating various interests and priorities.
- Who are creative and adaptable.
- Who are positive role models.
- Who acknowledge others’ efforts.
Responsibilities of a Leader
- Listen
- Contribute
- Don’t dominate
- Show enthusiasm
- Put group at ease
- Promote team work
- Discourage criticism
- Focus on the task, not personalities
- Be fair
- Give recognition