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October 17-18, 2025
151st Maine State Grange Convention
Black Bear Inn
4 Godfrey Drive
Orono Maine
Convention theme will be provided by MSG Lecturer Melissa Baldwin
Deadlines
- August 15, 2025, any and all resolutions must be submitted.
- September 15, 2025, Annual Reports are due from Officers, Directors, and Committee Chairs. Please send the webmaster a copy of the Annual Report!
- October 1, 2025, Program Books are due at the office! Please send a copy of Program Books to the webmaster.
- TBD, Delegate Registration Forms are due at State Headquarters.
Basic Schedule
Note this is a VERY preliminary schedule and is subject to change.
Friday, October 17, 2025
- 11:00 AM Opening
- 6:00 PM (tentative) Banquet followed by Award Presentations*
Saturday, October 18, 2025
- 9:00 AM Opening in the Fourth Degree
- 2:45 PM Conferral of the Sixth Degree**
*Tickets must be purchased in advance.
**$10 fee for Sixth Degree Candidates. Note that candidates must have completed the Fifth Degree Ritual or Fifth Degree Obligation to be eligible.
Registration
Note that delegates must be registered by your Subordinate or Pomona Grange Secretary. Non-delegates are welcome to attend and can speak to resolutions with the permission of the delegate body. Non-delegates do not need to register to attend!
Documents and Forms
Documents and forms in this section will be added as they become available. Note that annual reports for 2024-25 will be posted on the Program Books and Information Page as they are made available.
- 2025 State Session Information/Forms Packet includes schedule, hotels, frequently asked questions, and the form for meal reservations.
- 2025 State Session Meals Reservation Form is the form required to make your meal reservations. (It is included in the packet but also listed separately for your convenience if that’s all you need.)
- National Grange Guest Speaker Bio.
- The 2024 MSG Convention Journal of Proceedings is a complete summary of last year’s convention and might be helpful background material for delegates.
- 150th Anniversary Moments in History includes information about the Grange’s development in Maine.
Annual Reports
- 2025 Annual State Master’s Address (given during State Session)
- 2024-25 Agricultural Committee Report
- 2024-25 Chaplain’s Annual Report
- 2024-25 Communications Annual Report
- 2024-25 Community Service Annual Report
- 2024-25 CWA Annual Report
- 2024-25 Educational Aid Report
- 2024-25 Fundraising Annual Report
- 2024-25 History Committee Annual Report
- 2024-25 Lecturer’s Annual Report
- 2024-25 Legislative Committee Annual Report
- 2024-25 Membership Annual Report
- 2024-25 Secretary’s Annual report (Distributed at State Session)
- 2024-25 Treasurer’s Annual Report ( Distributed at State Session)
Program Books
- 2025-26 Agricultural Scholarship Information (released in the spring)
- 2025-26 Communications Handbook
- 2025-26 Community Service-FHH Program Book
- 2025-26 CWA Program Book
- 2025-26 Educational Aid Scholarship Information (released in the spring)
- 2025-26 Lecturer’s Program Book
- 2025-26 Website Handbook
Convention Hotel
The Session is being held at the Black Bear Inn, 4 Godfrey Drive, Orono (Exit 193 off I-95). The hotel number is 207-866-7120. To receive the group rate of $148.60 per night, use the code “Maine State Grange.” You may also book online at https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/RR30X5
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers provided MSG Master/President Sherry Harriman
What will be required of me to be admitted to the meeting/session?
Any Grange member may attend the session. Business is conducted in the Fourth Degree. You will need the Outer Gate password, the Fourth Degree annual word, and the degree word. (You are entitled to receive the passwords from the Master of your Grange when your dues are paid for the current year.) Business is conducted in the Fourth Degree. To be admitted for the Sixth Degree opening Friday morning, you must also have the Fifth and Sixth Degree words. If you are unfamiliar with the process and what the passwords are, contact your Master or other members of your Grange. Any Grange member may attend the session.
What if I arrive late?
You will give the passwords at the Gate (door) then you will be admitted to the hall and take a seat. (You do not need to salute the Overseer on entering or leaving the meeting.)
Who may vote at the Annual State Grange Session?
The Delegates are those members selected by vote of the Subordinate or Pomona Granges to represent their Grange and vote on the issues. The Grange dues must be paid up to date at the time of the State session in order for your delegates to be entitled to vote. Each Grange may send two people as delegates, most often the delegates are the Master and Spouse (or other designated person if Master is unmarried) of the Grange. If the Master and spouse cannot attend the session, others are chosen by the Grange in their place. In addition, each Grange may select two alternates, also. The names of the two delegates and two alternates must be registered with the State Grange Secretary on a form provided. No other persons may be substituted to vote as delegates if they are not on the registration form.
Who may be elected to a State Office?
Any Grange member who is in good standing (dues paid up to date in their own Grange) may be elected to any State Office. During the election process, a voting delegate must present the name of the prospective person for that particular office. All the voting delegates then vote on their choice, by written ballot, from the names presented or by writing another name on the ballot.
What is the attire for the session?
There is no definite attire requirement for session for delegates or other attendees but business casual would be appropriate. Officers and Deputies are required to wear suits and dresses.
Do I have to attend the session to attend the Banquet and/or Luncheon?
You may attend the Banquet and/or Agricultural Luncheon without attending other parts of session but must you must purchase your ticket(s) in advance. Non-members may also attend but must purchase your ticket(s) in advance. Deadline date for meal reservations is October 5, 2022.
How do I receive the Sixth Degree on Saturday at 2:30 pm?
To receive the Sixth Degree, you must be a Fifth Degree — Pomona member in good standing, previously Initiated or Obligated in the Fifth Degree, have the Fourth and Fifth Degree passwords and your Sixth Degree application to get into the meeting on Saturday. You may sign up for the Sixth Degree at the registration table anytime after the session opens. You will pay a one-time $10.00 fee per person. (We do accept cash or checks made out to Maine State Grange). Session attire business casual. You may be asked to be a marching candidate, wear comfortable shoes.