{"id":9,"date":"2010-10-12T21:22:29","date_gmt":"2010-10-12T19:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/174.120.170.125\/~msgweb\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-05-22T08:39:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:39:58","slug":"program-books","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?page_id=9","title":{"rendered":"Program Books and Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"contentlist\">Please note that we are in the process of updating all of these resources. If you have any questions or need anything, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:webmaster@mainestategrange.org\" target=\"_blank\">contact the Communications Director<\/a>! <strong>Department Heads and Directors are encouraged to assist by providing current copies of resources you would like to make available.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-534afd1d      \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#flying-the-flag\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Flying the Flag<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#agriculture-committee\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Agriculture Committee<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#communications-department\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Communications Department<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#directories\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Directories<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#communication-and-publicity-resources\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Communication and Publicity Resources<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#monthly-bulletins\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Monthly Bulletins<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#meeting-and-ritual-resources\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Meeting and Ritual Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#community-service-family-health-hearing\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Community Service &#8211; Family Health &amp; Hearing<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#cwa-committee-on-womens-activities\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">CWA (Committee on Women&#039;s Activities)<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#chaplains-view\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Chaplain&#039;s View<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#educational-aidhowes-nurse-scholarship\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Educational Aid\/Howes Nurse Scholarship<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#fundraising-committee\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Fundraising Committee<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#grange-month-2025-resources\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Grange Month 2025 Resources<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#historical-resources\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Historical Resources<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#junior-committee\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Junior Committee<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#lecturers-resources\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Lecturer&#039;s Resources<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#legislative-committee\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Legislative Committee<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#membership-committee\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Membership Committee<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#miscellaneous-resources-and-forms\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Miscellaneous Resources and Forms<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#national-grange-resources\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">National Grange Resources<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#recruiting-orientation-and-recognition-brochures\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Recruiting, Orientation, and Recognition Brochures<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#grange-heirloom-program\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Grange Heirloom Program<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#national-grange-contest-information\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">National Grange Contest Information<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#general-resources\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">General Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#secretary-resources\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Secretary Resources<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#treasurer-resources\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Treasurer Resources<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#website-information\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Website Information<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#youth-committee\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Youth Committee<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 id=\"flying-the-flag\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flying the Flag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How we display the flag communicates! You can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flagandbanner.com\/flags\/half-staff.asp\" target=\"_blank\">check whether or not the U.S. Flag should be at half-mast<\/a> and sign up for email alerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The American Legion<\/strong>: Text &#8220;FLAG&#8221; to 35893 (or 534466) to receive text alerts on your mobile phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flag Day &#8211; US Flag Alerts App<\/strong>&nbsp;(iOS): Sends alerts for federal, but not state, half-staff days to your mobile phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Service First: Flag Alerts<\/strong>&nbsp;(iOS\/Android): Covers federal, state, and weather-related alerts to your mobile phone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more from the Department of Veterans Affairs about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/opa\/publications\/celebrate\/halfstaff.pdf\">rules and traditions for flying the flag at half-staff<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a guide to the Federal Law regarding the display of the American Flag: the <a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/US-Flag-Code.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Flag Code.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"agriculture-committee\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agriculture Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"mailto:robertameserve@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roberta Meserve<\/a>, Director<\/em><\/strong> <br>(207) 998-3857<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-Ag-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024-25 Annual Agricultural Committee Report<\/a> summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the committee for the Grange Year 2024-25.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-Agriculture-Program-Book.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025-26 Agriculture Department Program Book<\/a> contains information about fairs and fair displays, the Grange Agricultural Enterprise Award, and Agricultural Scholarships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024-Fair-Exhibits.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 Fair Exhibit Results<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2024-25-Agriculture-Grange-Enterprise-Award-Application.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Grange Agricultural Enterprise Award Application<\/a>, the deadline is August 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valleygrange.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/09\/fair-judging-guidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Piscataquis County Fair Judging Info Packet<\/a> (Information is specific to Piscataquis Valley Fair. For information about exhibiting, please contact Valley Grange.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"communications-department\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communications Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:webmaster@mainestategrange.org\" target=\"_blank\">Walter Boomsma<\/a>, Director<\/em><\/strong><br>(207) 343-1842<br>(See also the Website\/Social Media Section)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"directories\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?page_id=84871\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Directory of Granges<\/a> is available online and will help you locate a Grange and provide a contact person for it. (This is currently being  updated.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?page_id=431\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Directory of Officers<\/a> provides an online list of state officers, directors, and deputies with basic contact information. (Updated 11\/15\/25)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-ODD-Printed-Directory.pdf\">ODD Directory for printing<\/a> provides a printable list of state officers, directors, and deputies with basic contact information. (Updated 11\/15\/25)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"communication-and-publicity-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communication and Publicity Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Annual-Report-2024-Communications-1.pdf\"><strong>2024-25 Communications Annual Report<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color: initial;\">summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the Communications Director for the Grange Year 2024-2025.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Communications-Handbook-2025-26.pdf\">2025-26 Communications Handbook<\/a><\/strong> includes information that will help you communicate, publicize, and advertise your Grange. There are tips submitted by Granges and lists of major and weekly newspapers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Maine-State-Grange-Website-Handbook-2024-25.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Maine-State-Grange-Website-Handbook-2024-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2025-26 Website Handbook<\/strong><\/a> includes instructions for using different features of the website and our website policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Photo-Consent-Form-for-Minors.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photo Consent Form for Minors<\/a>&#8211;You must have written permission from parents\/guardians before we can post or publish photos of minors in print, on websites, or on social media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams<\/a> is the FTC Website&#8230; our advice is &#8220;When in doubt, don&#8217;t!&#8221; And have some doubts!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-FOMO-Flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 FOMO Website Subscription Flyer<\/a> will help stamp out FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Hang it up, pass it out! (There are two on a page.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Summons-Postcard.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Grange Meeting &#8220;Summons&#8221; Postcard<\/a>&#8230; this pdf allows you to print four postcards to a page that can be used to &#8220;summon&#8221; your members to a meeting&#8211;based on an old design&#8211;just a few modifications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bulletin-and-Website-Policy.pdf\">Maine State Grange Bulletin Policy<\/a>&nbsp;explains what we seek for content and how to submit articles and information. (Included in the Communications Handbook.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"monthly-bulletins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monthly Bulletins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bulletin-and-Website-Policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Maine State Grange Bulletin Policy<\/a>&nbsp;explains what we seek for content and how to submit articles and information. (Included in the Communications Handbook.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most recent issue&nbsp;is at the top of the list. Contributions must be received before the 15th of the month, and the Communications Department releases the Bulletin for printing within a day or two of that deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-Bulletin.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSG Bulletin May 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-04-Bulletin.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSG Bulletin April 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-03-Bulletin.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSG Bulletin March 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"meeting-and-ritual-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting and Ritual Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legion.org\/flag\/code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Flag Code<\/a>. How we display the flag communicates! This is a link to a guide to the Federal Law regarding displaying the American flag, provided by the American Legion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sherrys-Tips-01-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suggestions for Grange Procedure<\/a> by Master Sherry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wboomsma.com\/index.php\/books-available\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Books by Walter<\/a> includes information about Walter&#8217;s book <strong><em>&#8220;Exploring Traditions&#8211;A Celebration of the Grange Way of Life&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> including an order form.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Permission-to-reprint-from-Exploring-Traditions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Permission to Use Form<\/a> grants permission to excerpt and otherwise use portions of &#8220;Exploring Traditions&#8211;A Celebration of the Grange Way of Life.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainepublic.org\/post\/granges-maine-historic-role-grange-rural-community-center-and-how-it-has-evolved\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Granges in Maine: The Historic Role of The Grange as Rural Community Center and How It Has Evolved<\/a> This is a link to a one-hour program on Maine Calling featuring past State Master Vicki Huff and Walter Boomsma, Communications Director and author of <em>Exploring Traditions&#8211;Celebrating the Grange Way of Life<\/em>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grange Position Descriptions&nbsp;lists Grange Offices and some of the most common committees and appointments with a very brief description of their purposes and responsibilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">baCk to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"community-service-family-health-hearing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Service &#8211; Family Health &amp; Hearing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:adnerbreyd@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brenda Dyer<\/a>, Director<br>(207) 608-9193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-Community-Service-Program-Book.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025-26 Community Service Program Book<\/a><\/strong> includes the current information regarding activities and contests for both Community Service and Family Health and Hearing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-Community-Service-Report.pdf\">2024-25 Community Service-FHH Annual Report<\/a><\/strong> summarizes the activities of the committee for the year and contest winners and information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgrange.org\/projectsustenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Grange Project Sustenance Information can be found here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Grange School Lunch Assistance Information can be found here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mainehealth.org\/Barbara-Bush-Childrens-Hospital\/Fundraising-Donations\/Ways-to-Give\" target=\"_blank\"> Barbara Bush&nbsp;Children&#8217;s Hospital<\/a> ways of giving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"cwa-committee-on-women-s-activities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">CWA (Committee on Women&#8217;s Activities)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:mlhenderson505@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">Margaret Henderson<\/a>, Director<\/strong><\/em><br>(207) 948-2762<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-CWA-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024-25 CWA Annual Report<\/a><\/strong> summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the CWA Committee for the Grange Year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-26-CWA-Program-Book.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025-26 CWA Program Book<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;contains information regarding activities and contests, including entry forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"deacon-s-bench\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chaplain&#8217;s View<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"mailto:christinehebert@outlook.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christine Hebert<\/a>, MSG Chaplain<\/em><\/strong><br>(207) 743-5277<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-Chaplains-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024-25 Chaplain\u2019s Annual Report<\/a> summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the previous Grange Year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2024-MSG-Veterans-of-the-USA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veterans of the USA<\/a> provides the words to the song included in the 2024 Memorial Service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"educational-aid-howes-nurse-scholarship\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational Aid\/Howes Nurse Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:gerry@thelibbys.org\" target=\"_blank\">Carolyn Van Horne<\/a>, Chairman<\/strong><\/em><br>(207) 622-2734<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-Educational-Aid-Report-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024-25 Educational Aid Annual Report<\/a> <\/strong>summarizes the activities and scholarships presented.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-MSG-Educational-Aid-Information.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Scholarship Information and Application Form<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-Educational-Aid-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a>(which can be used for either scholarship). The deadline for application is September 15. (Note Ag Scholarship forms are listed in the Agriculture Section.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"fundraising-committee\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fundraising Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:meserve1965@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">Norma Meserve,<\/a> Chairman<\/strong><\/em><br>207-998-2586<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-Fundraising-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2024-25 Fundraising Annual<\/strong> <strong>Report<\/strong><\/a> summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the Fundraising Committee for the Grange Year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"grange-month-2021-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grange Month 2025 Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">April is Grange Month! As of February 12, 2025, information is not available from National Grange. If you would like assistance putting something together, contact the <a href=\"mailto:webmaster@mainestategrange.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSG Communications Director<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"historical-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/150th-Anniversary-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 150th Anniversary Booklet includes a list of all Granges<\/a> that have existed in Maine up through 2024, where state conventions have been held and more. Available for viewing and downloading from the site!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Moments-in-MSG-History.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Moments-in-MSG-History.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Moments in MSG History<\/a> &#8212; prepared by MSG Lecturer Margaret Morse for the 2023 State Convention, these make for fascinating reading! They could also serve as the basis of a lecturer&#8217;s program or trivia contest! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archives.library.umaine.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fogler Library Special Collections<\/a> holds a number of documents relative to the history of the Grange and Granges in Maine. Some folks have had success using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/msl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine State Library<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Historical-Society-Agreement-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Historical Society Agreement Form<\/a> is used when providing historical items to local historical societies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kennebec-Valley-Granges-Part-6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Granges, part 6<\/a>&nbsp;of a well-researched and well-written series by Mary Grow, reprinted with permission of the Town Line Newspaper. (May 2021) This part features Victor and Hinckley Granges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kennebec-Valley-Grangess-Part-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Granges, part 1<\/a> of a well-researched and well-written series by Mary Grow, reprinted with permission of The Town Line Newspaper. (April 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kennebec-Valley-Granges-Part-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Granges, part 2<\/a> of a well-researched and well-written series by Mary Grow, reprinted with permission of The Town Line Newspaper. (April 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kennebec-Valley-Granges-Part-3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Granges, part 3<\/a> of a well-researched and well-written series by Mary Grow, reprinted with permission of The Town Line Newspaper. (April 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mainepublic.org\/post\/granges-maine-historic-role-grange-rural-community-center-and-how-it-has-evolved\" target=\"_blank\">Granges in Maine: The Historic Role of The Grange as Rural Community Center and How It Has Evolved<\/a> This is a link to a one-hour program on Maine Calling featuring past State Master Vicki Huff and Walter Boomsma, author of <em>Exploring Traditions&#8211;Celebrating the Grange Way of Life<\/em>.&nbsp;(May 2019) \u263a<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Grange-Issue-of-the-Courier-Newsletter.pdf\">Grange Issue of the Courier Newsletter<\/a>&nbsp;The Courier is the History Journal of the Bethel Historical Society and this particular issue (Vol. 34, No. 1 2010) is all about the Grange!&nbsp;Have you wondered how CWA started and what it was originally called? Did you know that the earliest appearance of the Grange in Maine actually predated the founding of the first subordinate Grange? Have you ever wondered who was the first woman master of a subordinate&nbsp;grange? You&#8217;ll find the answers&#8211;and a&nbsp;whole lot more&#8211;in this newsletter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget to visit the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?page_id=82649\" target=\"_blank\">Books Page<\/a> for information about books that are available regarding Grange History.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"junior-committee\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Junior Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maine participates in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=97381\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Grange Junior 1+ Program<\/a>. If your Subordinate Grange has Junior 1+ members, please <a href=\"mailto:mainestategrange@myfairpoint.net\">advise Maine State Grange<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"lecturer-s-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lecturer&#8217;s Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><a href=\"mailto:missybaldwin99@yahoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melissa Baldwin<\/a>, Maine State Grange Lecturer<\/strong><\/em><br>(207) 324-4661<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-Lecturers-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2024-25 Lecturer\u2019s Ann<\/strong>u<strong>al Report<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>is the report of the activities and accomplishments of the Lecturer&#8217;s Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-26-Lecturers-Program-Book.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025-26 Lecturer\u2019s Program Book<\/a><\/strong> includes contest information, dates, and other important information for lecturers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Time-Is-Yours-Lecturer-Hints.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;The Time Is Yours&#8221; <\/a>&#8212; How to hints for lecturers\/program directors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lecturers-Basics.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lecturer&#8217;s Basics of Program Planning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"legislative-committee\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legislative Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"mailto:Granger04072@aol.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steven Haycock<\/a>, Director<\/em><br>(207) 329-6835<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2024-2025 Annual Legislative Report is the report of the activities and accomplishments of the Legislative Committee. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgrange.org\/category\/policy-updatesnews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Grange Legislative Updates<\/a> &#8212; these are issued at least monthly and contain timely information and news about what&#8217;s going on at the federal level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"membership-committee\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:ricti@aol.com\" target=\"_blank\">Rick Grotton<\/a>, Director<\/em><\/strong><br>(207) 582-5915<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Membership Recognition Order Form is listed under Secretary Resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-Membership-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024-25 Membership Annual Report<\/a> is the report of activities and accomplishments of the Membership Committee for the year 2024-25.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MSG-Subordinate-Grange-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subordinate Grange&nbsp;Application<\/a>&nbsp;(black and white, an application only, 2011)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MSG-Pomona-Grange-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pomona Grange Application<\/a>&nbsp;(black and white, an application only, 2011)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"miscellaneous-resources-including-state-session\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miscellaneous Resources and Forms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><a href=\"mailto:webmaster@mainestategrange.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Webmaster<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2025 MSG Journal of Proceedings &#8212; a complete record of the 151st MSG Convention, October 2024 (Previous years are listed under the secretary&#8217;s resource section.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2024-25-Reimbursement-for-Community-Service-Material-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024-25 Reimbursement for Community Service Material Form<\/a> Information and application for reimbursement of community service materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Grange-Nonprofit-Status.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grange &amp; Nonprofit Status<\/a>&nbsp; &#8212; We occasionally get questions regarding Granges becoming 501(c)3 non-profit exempt. Here&#8217;s a summary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grange-Records-and-History-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grange Record and History Form<\/a> records a loan of Grange Material to Historical Societies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2024-MSG-Bylaws.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BYLAWS OF THE MAINE STATE GRANGE 2024<\/a>&nbsp;(most recent version, revised following the 2024 State Convention)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"national-grange-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Grange Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Update, 10\/3\/2025<\/strong>: Apparently, the National Grange has hired someone to revise the National Grange website completely. Many of these links will no longer work. As time permits, I will attempt to update this section of our site. In the meantime, please contact the National Grange for assistance and access to information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that only a few select items are listed here for your convenience. Many additional resources, forms, etc., are available directly from the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/nationalgrange.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Grange Website<\/a>. You&#8217;ll want to access the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgrange.org\/member-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Member Resources Page<\/a>&nbsp;for a wide variety of resources, from secretary forms to the National Digest and promotional material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/National-Grange-Ruling-on-Virtual-Attendance.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/National-Grange-Ruling-on-Virtual-Attendance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">2016 National Grange Ruling on Virtual Attendance at Grange Meetings<\/a>  Yes, it is allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-F3iqXyN5Lo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;How to Create a Grange Facebook Page&#8221;<\/a>&#8211; a video created by Phil Vonado, National Grange Communications Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"recruiting-orientation-and-recognition-brochures\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recruiting, Orientation, and Recognition Brochures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brochures that communicate important information to the public and your members (released in 2021). You can order from the National Grange Supply Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Like No Other Brochure<\/strong>&#8212; Provides an overview and some information about the structure of the Grange as well as descriptions of the National Grange Foundation and Advocacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local Grange Brochure<\/strong> <strong>&#8212; <\/strong>Gives an effective synopsis of what local Granges are and <strong>w<\/strong>hat they do, including the benefits of joining. Add a label or customize an announcement:&nbsp;<em>&#8220;Hometown resilience and personal growth starts here&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\"><strong>New Applicant Pack<\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/NG-New-Applicant-Pack.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a>&#8212; This is a great &#8220;all in one&#8221; new member application that includes lots of information and an orientation for the new member. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oath of Membership Brochure<\/strong> &#8212; An easy-to-understand explanation of what members pledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sneak Peek Inside a Grange Meeting <\/strong>&#8212; Exactly what it says&#8211;a guide to understanding Grange meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"grange-heirloom-program\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grange Heirloom Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/How-to-set-a-Facebook-Cover-Photo.pdf\">How to Set Your Facebook Cover Page<\/a> &#8212; this will help you change the photo on your Grange&#8217;s Facebook Cover Page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Grange Contest Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2026 National Grange Contest Handbook contains complete information about National Grange Contests. (<strong>Not available at this time!<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"general-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2024-Digest-of-Laws.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 National Grange Digest of Laws<\/a> &#8212; applies to all Granges of the Order, including Junior, Subordinate, Pomona, and State Granges. Updated annually following National Convention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/National-Grange-Guide-To-Virtual-Meetings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Grange Guide to Virtual Meeting<\/a>&#8211;includes resources and guidelines for connecting online.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/National-Grange-Ruling-on-Virtual-Attendance.pdff\" target=\"_blank\">2016 National Grange Ruling on Virtual Attendance<\/a>&nbsp;&#8212; an explanation of what is permissible for those wishing to participate in Grange meetings by telephone or electronic means.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NG-Treasurers-Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">National Grange Resource Binder<\/a>&#8211;This is the complete content, all 432 pages! It includes general &#8220;operating instructions&#8221; for Granges, the current National Digest, Manuals for Masters, Secretaries, and Treasurers (listed separately below), and current program books.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NG-Masters-Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">National Grange Master&#8217;s Handbook<\/a> &#8212; One section of the NG Resource Binder written specifically for Masters\/Presidents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NG-Secretarys-Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">National Grange Secretary&#8217;s Handbook<\/a> &#8212; One section of the NG Resource Binder written specifically for Secretaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NG-Treasurers-Handbook.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Treasurers-Handbook_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Grange Treasurer&#8217;s Handbook<\/a> &#8212; One section of the NG Resource Binder written specifically for Treasurers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"secretary-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secretary Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:mainestategrange@myfairpoint.net\" target=\"_blank\">Sharon Morton<\/a>, Maine State Grange Secretary<\/strong><\/em><br>(207) 485-6197<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Note that many of these forms used by secretaries are available for ordering through the Maine State Grange Office&#8211;this will often be to the secretary&#8217;s advantage, as some require multiple copies and are printed on NCR paper. Ordering information is available on the inside back cover of the Roster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MSG-Subordinate-Grange-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subordinate Grange Membership Application<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MSG-Subordinate-Grange-Dermit-Card.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Subordinate Grange Demit Card<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MSG-Pomona-Grange-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pomona Grange Membership Application<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MSG-Pomona-Demit-Card.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pomona Grange Demit Card<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MSG-Pomona-Annual-Report-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pomona Annual Report with Status Change<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MSG-Reinstatement-Applications.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Subordinate and Pomona Grange Reinstatement Application<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MSG-Membership-Recognition-Form-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSG Membership Recognition Order Form<\/a>. Instructions for ordering Membership Recognition Certificates&#8211;Please contact State Secretary Sharon Morton for clarification and\/or questions regarding the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MSG-Quarterly-Report-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subordinate Quarterly Report Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Form-for-Grange-Secretarys-Minutes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Form for Meeting Minutes<\/a> is a form for keeping meeting minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MSG-Meeting-Record-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meeting Record Form<\/a>&nbsp;provides the layout for keeping meeting minutes with everything in the right order! Make a copy for your Master to use as an agenda! This is similar to the meeting minute format, but a bit more user-friendly!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MSG-Bond-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSG Bond Application Form<\/a> is the form used by Subordinate and Pomona Granges to secure a bond on certain officers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Journals of Proceedings<\/strong> &#8211; These are essentially a record of what occurred at the Annual State Convention. These are large files with many photos and may take a while to download. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2024-Journal-of-Proeedings-R.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSG 2024 Journal of Proceedings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2023-Journal-of-Proceedings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSG 2023 Journal of Proceedings<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-MSG-Journal-of-Proceedings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSG 2022Journal of Proceedings<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2021-MSG-Journal-of-Proceedings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSG 2021 Journal of Proceedings<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2020-MSG-Journal-of-Proceedings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSG 2020 Journal of Proceedings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"treasurer-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treasurer Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:lmcb293@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laurie McBurnie<\/a><em><strong>, Maine State Grange Treasurer<\/strong><\/em><br>(207) 592-1763<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"website-information\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Website Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:webmaster@mainestategrange.org\" target=\"_blank\">Walter Boomsma<\/a>, Webmaster<\/strong><\/em><br>(207) 343-1842<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please check Communications Resources as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Maine-State-Grange-Website-Handbook-2025-26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2025-202<\/strong>6 <strong>Website Handbook<\/strong><\/a> includes instructions for using different features of the website and our website policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Subscribe-to-the-Site-Flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website Subscription Flyer<\/a> will help stamp out FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Hang it up, pass it out!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NG-Website-Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Grange Website Handbook<\/a> is a seven-page resource designed to help you adopt and maintain the website that National has set up for your Grange.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"youth-committee\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Youth Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Director position is vacant<\/strong><\/em>&#8211;visit the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/nationalgrange.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Grange Website<\/a> for information or contact MSG Master Sherry Harriman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#contentlist\">baCk to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please note that we are in the process of updating all of these resources. If you have any questions or need anything, contact the Communications Director! Department Heads and Directors are encouraged to assist by providing current copies of resources you would like to make available. Flying the Flag How we display the flag communicates! &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?page_id=9\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Program Books and Information&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2122,"featured_media":0,"parent":86572,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"folder":[658],"class_list":["post-9","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":17,"uagb_excerpt":"Please note that we are in the process of updating all of these resources. 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