PRELMINARY INFORMATION AS OF AUGUST 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will post information as it becomes available. You may also check with your Subordinate Grange’s secretary or Pomona Grange.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t Note that delegates must be registered by your Subordinate or Pomona Grange Secretary.<\/strong> 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Session is being held at the Black Bear Inn, 4 Godfrey Drive, Orono (Exit 193 off I-95). Reservations can be made with the front desk (207 962-2708). Mention the Maine State Grange to receive the special rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note that a list of alternative hotel options is included in the 2026 State Session Information\/Forms Packet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *$10 fee for Sixth Degree Candidates. Note that candidates must have completed the Fifth Degree Ritual or Fifth Degree Obligation to be eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Documents and forms in this section will be added as they become available. Note that annual reports for 2025-26 will also be posted on the Program Books and Information Page<\/a> as they are made available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Annual Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Program Books<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Answers provided by MSG Master\/President Sherry Harriman<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n What will be required of me to be admitted to the meeting\/session?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Any<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What if I arrive late?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You will give the passwords at the Gate (door) then you will be admitted to the hall and take a seat. You may be asked to wait a couple of minutes to be allowed in, such as when the Flag is being presented or retired. Then you may enter and be seated. (You do not need to salute the Overseer on entering or leaving the meeting.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who may vote at the Annual State Grange Session?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/em> Each Grange may send two people as delegates; most often, the delegates are the Master and Spouse (or other designated person if the 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.\u00a0 The names of the two delegates and two alternates must be registered with the State Grange Secretary on a form provided.\u00a0 No other persons may be substituted to vote as delegates if they are not on the registration form.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who may be elected to a State Office?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do I receive the Sixth Degree?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.\u00a0 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). \u00a0Session attire is business casual.\u00a0 You may be asked to be a marching candidate; wear comfortable shoes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the attire for the session?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no definite attire requirement for the session for delegates or other attendees, but business casual would be appropriate.\u00a0 Officers and Deputies are required to wear suits and dresses. Banquet attire: gowns\/long dresses and suits if you choose to, but are not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do I have to attend the Session to attend the banquet?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You may attend the meals without attending other parts of the session, but you must purchase your ticket(s) in advance. Non-members may also attend but must purchase their ticket(s) in advance.\u00a0 Deadline date for meal reservations is Oct. 1.<\/strong>\u00a0 No exceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n May I attend the awards presentation without attending the banquet or attending session?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, you may attend the awards and not attend any other portion of the session or banquet. No password required. Awards will be presented in the meeting room after the banquet at approximately 7:30 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" PRELMINARY INFORMATION AS OF AUGUST 2, 2026 We will post information as it becomes available. You may also check with your Subordinate Grange’s secretary or Pomona Grange. Deadlines Registration Note that delegates must be registered by your Subordinate or Pomona Grange Secretary. 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Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Convention Hotel Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Basic Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Friday, October 30, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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