By Betty Young
Terry LaCombe
MSG Junior Co-Directors
Thank you all for the cards, prayers, and get-well wishes. I took my rest seriously, and I am slowly getting back into the swing of things.
Maine State Junior Grange will meet at Headquarters in Augusta on the 29th of June, 2024 to celebrate Maine State Grange’s 150th Sesquicentennial. (1874-2024) We all look forward to participating. If you have a Junior Member and are interested in joining us on this day, please contact someone on our committee. Please find our schedule below.
- 11:30 am Leaders will arrive. Set up, photo releases, discuss July and get ready for noon.
- 12:00 pm Pizza lunch for Junior’s and families. Refreshments will be available between 1 pm and 4 pm. Many thanks in advance to the 150th Sesquicentennial Committee.
- 12:30 pm Go upstairs, practice song, and check for Junior seats.
- 1 pm Rest/Craft/Discuss July’s meeting.
- 1:30 pm Outside to practice song/yard game before going upstairs. The bank will be closed. However, we will need to proceed with caution and depends on weather.
- 2:00 pm Start heading upstairs for the program.
- 2:30 pm Program starts. You can leave anytime after we sing or stay to visit.
*PLEASE NOTE: This schedule will be followed as closely as possible but may be altered if needed.
We have a fun summer and fall planned:
July- “fun in the sun” and we won’t forget the sunscreen! We will discuss this during the June meeting.
August 3rd-5th – Jr Grange Camp will be in the southern part of the beautiful state of Maine.
You don’t have to be a Junior Grange member to attend. We will teach you all about Junior Grange. Parents are welcome/encouraged to stay with your children if you would like. A background check is necessary. Big E Craft.
Sept 21st- Headquarters (Get ready for State session)
Oct- Meeting is State Session.
We will send the song and other details to each Junior family via email. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you.
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