{"id":98656,"date":"2026-04-16T09:29:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=98656"},"modified":"2026-04-16T12:31:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:31:28","slug":"communication-shorts-15-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-79","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=98656","title":{"rendered":"Communication Shorts 04-16-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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

April Bulletin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The April Bulletin is now available for downloading and printing. Recent issues of the Bulletin are available on the Program Books and Information Page<\/a> in the communications section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degree Day Reminders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The  Androscoggin Pomona Grange Degree Day <\/strong>at Manchester Grange is fast approaching! (This is for the Four Degrees<\/strong>.) If you have candidates attending, please let Norma Meserve<\/a> know! Also, remember that candidates should bring a completed application. The Sagadahoc Fifth Degree Work <\/strong>has been canceled, although the meeting will be held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website Outages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The situation appears to have improved! I will continue to monitor outages. Some fundamental issues with our current provider remain. For the long term, it may be best to move the site to a different server. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grange Visiting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We’ve been getting questions from folks interested in visiting Granges other than their own. It’s a great idea! Check out this post<\/a> for some resources that will help you plan that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resource (Secretary’s Form for Minutes)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In a very roundabout way, I recently received the form for recording meeting minutes<\/a> as a pdf. It’s now available as a resource on our website in the Secretary’s Section. There are actually two versions available. Choose wisely! (I don’t believe either are required-just offered to be helpful.)<\/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. We also love photos and reports of events that have happened. What’s your meeting magic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Ponder…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cOver the years of grassroots advocacy, I have learned: People want help, but they don\u2019t want structure. People want leadership, but they resent authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June Stoyer<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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

Mystery rides are surprise outings or trips in which the destination and itinerary are kept hidden from participants until the last moment. See the Grange Visiting short. You could stop for ice cream on the way back!<\/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