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By Walter Boomsma<\/a>,
MSG Communications Director
207 343-1842<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication Shorts are brief (short) but important items posted for your information and use. Please send us your ideas and thoughts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Maine State Grange Office is located at 36 Anthony Avenue, Suite 102, Augusta, ME 04330.
 mainestategrange@gmail.com<\/a>. For website matters, email webmaster@mainestategrange.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October Bulletin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, we have produced an October Bulletin \u2014 it is a reduced edition and will be snail-mailed late due to the State Session, but it’s important to maintain the practice, especially for those who do not attend the State Session. Recent issues of the Bulletin are available on the\u00a0Program Books and Information Page<\/a>\u00a0in the communications section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogus Email <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember to keep your radar on! Here’s an example of a different type of bogus email you might receive claiming some of your email wasn’t delivered. Just delete it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Breaking News Icon\/Logo<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Congratulations to Manchester Grange for being the first to be assigned our new “Breaking News” Icon! When a Grange submits news about their programs or events, we’ll be using it to identify the post as a “developing story.” Is that too subtle a hint that you should be sharing your news for posting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submitting Events Is Easier <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember, we now have a specific form for submitting events<\/a>\u00a0on the site, and we’re using it! Keep submitting! Ideally, submit event announcements at least thirty days in advance. Then send us a “breaking news” update two weeks before the event. Remember, people are visiting the site from all over Maine and beyond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craft Fairs\/Sales<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Sendus your plans! We’ve created a special page on the site listing the ones we know about! Make sure we know about yours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christmas Craft Shows<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Ponder… <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Quincy Adams<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

An Idea for Your Grange<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Check out this month’s Communications Column for several ideas, including the idea of sending an annual report of your activities and accomplishments to your Town Office for inclusion in your Town’s Annual Report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Made Your Plans? Hope to see you there!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Visit the 152nd State Convention Webpage!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember, we don’t share your email address with anyone, and you get a weekly summary of what’s been posted. Subscribe here<\/a>! Share that link with your members and Grange friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online Directories Available 24-7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to those who help us keep these directories current by letting us know of changes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n