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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>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February Bulletin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The deadline for the February Bulletin is Valentine’s Day (February 14)! Recent issues of the Bulletin are available on the Program Books and Information Page<\/a> in the communications section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rapid Resource<\/h3>\n\n\n
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We’re introducing this on a trial basis. We’re always seeking resources of potential interest to Grangers and Friends that are not necessarily specific to the Grange. This will be short and easily digestible. As an example, the first concerns finding and tracking scholarships<\/a>. You can help! Let me know what you think and, by all means, submit ideas and suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Grange Rural Life Initiative Grants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember, applications are due by February 28, 2026. (You must submit through the online portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Grange Presence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your Grange has an active<\/strong> website or social media presence, please make sure to let us know! We maintain a list on the site and publicize them as a source of more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ponder… <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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“To lead people, walk beside them. As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate. When the best leader’s work is done the people say, ‘We did it ourselves!<\/em>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lao-Tsu<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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

What are you planning for Grange Month (April)? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s Going On?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don’t forget to submit your special events and programs<\/a> for our event calendar! We want people to know the Grange is thriving! Surely, there are lots of Grange things happening in Maine.<\/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