{"id":646,"date":"2011-01-01T08:15:11","date_gmt":"2011-01-01T13:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?page_id=646"},"modified":"2022-12-15T08:07:03","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T13:07:03","slug":"membership-benefits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?page_id=646","title":{"rendered":"Membership Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Who better understands the benefits of membership than members themselves!? We asked Grangers to list a benefit they received by being a member… Thanks to all who shared their thoughts… and feel free to add yours–just click the button!<\/strong> (It may take 24-48 hours for it to appear here.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I love the Grange!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Because of the inter-generational contacts. ALL ages and capabilities are welcome. Kids are cared about and they are learning to be respectful of their elders.<\/p>\nMarilyn Stinson, Enterprise Grange #48 and Maine State Junior Grange #17<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Truly a local org with down to earth people.<\/p>\nRebecca Wentworth, Halcyon Grange #345<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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I love that Jonesboro Grange does community service for nonprofit organizations. We are one big family that cares about our community.<\/p>\nLou Ann, Jonesboro Grange #357<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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I love the Grange because it’s not just a place, it’s a family! It’s the sense of community and all the smiling faces!<\/p>\nAmanda Jo Holland, Jonesboro Grange #357<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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I love the Grange because we are continuing a tradition 150+ years old of inclusion and equality.<\/em><\/p>\nDale Holst, Alexander Grange #304<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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I love the feeling of being part of something that actively tries to help the community.<\/em><\/p>\n“The Other Rebecca,” Jonesboro Grange #357<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The Grange really helped me with my PTSD meeting with people I knew and loved.<\/em><\/p>\nPaul Woodman, Perry Grange #324<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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I love that the Jonesboro Grange is like one big extended family. The Jonesboro Grange does a lot of community events for the public.<\/em><\/p>\nJudy Lyons, Jonesboro Grange #357<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Why I love the Grange is the feeling of belonging. It really is the definition of family.<\/em><\/p>\nPhil Roberts, Jonesboro Grange #357<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Our Grange is one big family. They welcome everyone. They are the heart of this community. Rebekah is an angel on earth!<\/em><\/p>\nKassandra Holmes, Jonesboro Grange #357<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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I love all of the activities and events that the Grange does throughout the year.<\/em><\/p>\nJessica Thurston, Thurston Creations Custom and Homemade LLC<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The Grange has given me a beautiful, caring family and has provided so many opportunities to be present our community, outside of our Grange building walls. I truly enjoy community service and the Grange has given me an outlet to serve Down East, Maine and beyond. The opportunities to grow within the Grange are unlimited. I love the rich Grange history. It’s an honor to be part of this family!<\/em><\/p>\nRebekah Hodgson, Jonesboro Grange #357<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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I love the Grange because it gives me an opportunity to meet new people as I join others in creating and doing community events. It\u2019s the giving and learning .<\/em><\/p>\nDorothy St Hilaire, Winthrop Grange #209<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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 A fellow Granger is never a stranger. There is an immediate bond between Grangers. We are part of a long and honorable tradition. Through Grange Programs, I can serve my community in ways I cannot do alone.<\/em><\/p>\nJanice, Valley Grange #144<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Many ‘soft’ benefits, but the best ones were finding two wonderful wives in the Grange!<\/em><\/p>\nRolf Staples, Bangor Grange #372<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Being a part of a good family organization and learning leadership skills.<\/em><\/p>\nVernon Dunn, Millstream Grange #574<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Being part of a family fraternity.<\/em><\/p>\nSherrill Snowdeal, Pioneer #219<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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My benefit of being a Granger is having the ability to get more involved in my community. Having been a Granger for over 35 years and starting as a junior granger has given me the confidence to excel in business and social situations.<\/em><\/p>\nDebbie, Highland Grage #87<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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I would say my biggest and best benefit is the extended family I have found in the Grange. Where else can you go and have so many brothers and sisters? I have met so many people in my Grange travels, and they are all family.<\/em><\/p>\nVicki Huff, Hollis Grange #132<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Learning how to comfortably speak to a group of people.<\/em><\/p>\nClay Collins, Cape Elizabeth Grange #242<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The Grange affords a great opportunity to meet new people and make friends. Being involved at the state level has given me the chance to make many great friends all over the state.<\/em><\/p>\nBob, Farmington Grange #12<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Who better understands the benefits of membership than members themselves!? We asked Grangers to list a benefit they received by being a member… Thanks to all who shared their thoughts… and feel free to add yours–just click the button! (It may take 24-48 hours for it to appear here.) Because of the inter-generational contacts. ALL ages … Continue reading “Membership Benefits”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2122,"featured_media":0,"parent":432,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"folder":[655],"class_list":["post-646","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"post-thumbnail":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Walter Boomsma","author_link":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?author=2122"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Who better understands the benefits of membership than members themselves!? We asked Grangers to list a benefit they received by being a member… Thanks to all who shared their thoughts… and feel free to add yours–just click the button! (It may take 24-48 hours for it to appear here.) Because of the inter-generational contacts. ALL ages…","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P1arC1-aq","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/646","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2122"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=646"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/646\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ffolder&post=646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}