1 Oregon State Grange BULLETIN May 2013 News about the Grange Volume 113 No. 3

will have Grace Boatright presenting a workshop that ties Grange Youth Campout into our latest youth program ‘Apathy Not Allowed’, Wednesday afternoon has July 12-14, 2013 Breanna Hayes (2012 National Youth Overseer) sharing ideas Come one come all to the 7th annual Oregon State Grange Campout she heard at National Convention at Clear Lake Campground, Mt. Hood National Forest the weekend in Boise ID. Friday will have a US of July 12-14, 2013. The Youth Committee is delighted to sponsor Marine in to speak on how his job this weekend of fun and fellowship for the 7th year in a row. The skills carry over into leadership. weekend is open to all Grange members, friends, and family. If you Youth Report know someone you would like to introduce to the Grange, this Other highlights for campout is a perfect introduction! Tent camping is the norm, and Greetings Brothers and Sisters, convention will be the public you bring all your camping equipment, we take care of the cost for Before we’re ready, we’ll speaking and sign-a-song the campsite and Saturday night’s dinner. Join us July 12-14, 2013 at be greeting each other at our contests, a youth swim and a Clear Lake Campground off Hwy 26 in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Oregon State Convention. So let’s bowl-a-thon which will raise Space is limited so please reserve yours now by contacting Sarah dive in and chat about the money for a designated charity. Kingsborough: possibilities for leadership We will give back by preparing all phone development, service and fun the delegates hand outs each 414-510-0469 awaiting us at convention. morning and producing the email convention’s daily newsletter that [email protected]. First, let’s announce the was so warmly received last year. Youth Officer Lineup for 2013. We will wrap up convention with Drum roll please … Master Jim a dance Friday evening. Everyone Dumolt (Clarkes, Clackamas); welcome to come cut a rug or Overseer Alexa Suing (Crow, dance a jig with us. Lane); Lecturer Lacy Johnston 2013 (Warner, Clackamas); Steward The team decided to go Western Spokane Mikela Heimuller (Warren, forward with the idea of opening Columbia); AS Brandon Parker our Friday activities to all youth, Regional August 2 (Colton Foothills, Clackamas); LAS grange and non-grange. This will -3-4 JC Dumolt (Clarkes, Clackamas); allow youth to experience our Grange Chaplain Breanna Hayes program with the hopes to (Abernethy, Clackamas); inspire youth to consider joining Conference Gatekeeper Thomas Parker our organization. (Colton Foothills, Clackamas); Treasurer Cole Wilson (White Lastly, a reminder. All Eagle, Umatilla); Secretary Levi Quality Inn Oakwood granges should have received Fitzpatrick (White Eagle, their Youth Goodie Basket tickets 7919 N Division Street Umatilla); Ceres Kiri Daufel by now. Please know you can Spokane WA 99208 (Tigard, Washington); Pomona reach out to me or State Grange Erin McCormack (Abernethy, headquarters if you are in need 888-535-4900 Clackamas); Flora Madelyn of more tickets to sell. Also, we Harmon (Warner, Clackamas); need all Granges to return any $87/night

ExCmte 1 Cole Carroll (Clarkes, unsold tickets. You can mail them “Western Grange Conference” Clackamas); ExCmte 2 Alex Coe to the state office or bring them (Phoenix, Jackson); ExCmte 3 to state convention and hand Quinton Coe (Phoenix, Jackson) them to me personally. The Washington State Grange challenges you to

It’s going to be a full week As always, keep “Reach New Heights” at the 2013 Western of activities during convention. encouraging the youth. Regional Grange Conference in Spokane. Join us for We will have four workshops. It a weekend of sunshine, fellowship and fun. all begins with a public speaking Cat workshop on Monday which Registration form on page 6 or we’re trying to secure a Registration form downloadable at www.wa-grange.org toastmaster to present. Tuesday Please register by July 1, 2013 INSIDEINSIDEINSIDE

The Master’s Column... 2 Session meal ticket form... 9 Veterans Committee Report... 14 The Secretary’s Column... 2 Session Housing form... 9 Executive minutes 01.05.2013... 14 Lane County Fair coupon... 3 The Chaplain’s Report... 10 In Memorial... 15 Session Schedule 2013... 3 Community Service Report... 10 Host Grange Histories... 16 Bulletin Deadline GIA Scholarship Winners... 6 DAFH Report... 10 Pomona News/Grange Exchange... 21 Calendar events for May... 6 Legislative Report... 11 AugustAugustAugust issue Golf Outing at Session... 7 Lobbyist’s Report... 11 Junior Schedule Session 2013... 7 Lecturer’s Report... 12 JulyJulyJuly. 20, 20132013. Junior Report... 8 Membership Report... 13 Agriculture Report... 8 Education Report... 14 2 Oregon Grange Bulletin Official publication of the Oregon State Grange since 1900 the Grange. I always come away organizing, asking questions, May 2013 with new ideas and really feel like Volume 113 Number 3 enlisting volunteers, there are so many ways my I can Published by the envisioning…and asking more help my Grange be of benefit to Oregon State Grange, questions for months and 643 Union Street NE the community. Our committee Salem, OR 97301-2462 months. It did a remarkable job directors will have conferences, 503-316-0106 in finding a new site earlier this FAX: 503-316-0109 District #4 plans on an http://www.orgrange.org year after being notified that we exemplification of the Fifth could not hold our session at a Editor-in-Chief Degree and of course the State Susan Noah Susan Noah convention center in Gladstone. Officers will be exemplifying the Master OSG Recently, I had a chance Editor/Advertising Manager Sixth Degree, both on Chris Rea to visit with OSG Treasurer Sarah 503-663-5487 Wednesday night. And if you Kingsborough, who also serves as [email protected] really want inspiration plan on chairman of this year’s state State Officers being in the audience on The Master’s session committee. When we Master Wednesday morning to see the Susan Noah were not concentrating on our [email protected] ColumnColumnColumn Juniors perform their degree, and state officers’ practice for 503-316-0106 Thursday morning to see our marching and the Sixth Degree, Overseer What a great time of year! Youth officers open the State Celia Luttrell she was busy asking me As I finished up the last of my Grange. So many things to see [email protected] questions about items needed for 503-313-1677 leadership conferences in the and do and so many old friends session and texting notes to Northeastern corner of our state, to greet and new ones to make, Lecturer herself. I did forget to mention Kendell Phillips I was again reminded how truly a great big family reunion! [email protected] one thing she needs to 541-592-4478 beautiful it is. Spring is truly in the As our Grange month bring…..little snacks for the two of air, and everything is growing comes to an end I hope that each Steward us that we can sneak without Wayne Cabler and green. of you have thought about how being noticed by the State [email protected] The conferences ended you can help your Grange to 541-535-9128 Master. Sarah….nothing in not only in great weather, but the grow. Have you asked a new cellophane as that will make a Assistant Steward feedback I received was positive member to join this month? April Phil Van Buren “crackling” noise when we try to [email protected] and helpful. All together we may have been “Grange” month, open the package. 541-883-8490 shared the leadership but every month is a good time Lady Assistant Steward information in 21 different to share the positive message of IRS Electronic Postcard Filing Louise Holst counties. Starting in Clackamas our organization. See you in [email protected] 541-883-8490 County on March 2nd and Canby in June. The state office sent out a finishing in Baker County on April reminder to each secretary that Chaplain Peggy Fine st 21 , and many counties in Fraternally, it was time to file as soon as [email protected] between. I, of course missed the possible. If your Grange did not 541-673-0369 first two weekends, as I was sick Susan Noah file, you can still do so. Treasurer Sarah Kingsborough with the flu. Mark stepped in as Remember, if your Grange does [email protected] the immediate past Master and not file for three consecutive 414-510-0469

shared my conference ideas with years, your Grange WILL lose its Secretary those first 8 groups. I really tax exempt status. Steve Kroeker, Phyllis Wilson [email protected] appreciate his help and all of your who works part time in the state 541-572-4117 good wishes and support. These office, will help you with the filing. Gatekeeper conferences are just one way the Whoever files for your Grange Orrin Schnetzky State Grange continues to work should send a copy to the office. [email protected] 503-684-6504 to help our community Granges Secretary’s Conference and all of our members. Ceres Beverly Doescher State session is just [email protected] I have a date with all 541-837-3430 around the corner, has your secretaries Monday evening at Grange made sure that it will be State Session. Even if you are not Pomona represented with delegates? Qiana Helm Phyllis A Wilson, OSG Secretary a secretary, you are invited. If [email protected] Each Community and Pomona there is something you want 541-535-9128 Grange is allowed two delegates discussed, please contact me Flora for representation. Typically this Cookie Trupp The Secretary’s early. I can be reached at my [email protected] is the Master and spouse, but if home: 541-572-4117. There will 541-686-0583 they cannot attend, your Grange ColumnColumnColumn be a revised Secretary’s Executive Comm District #1 may select two other Handbook. Looking forward to Malcolm Trupp representatives as alternate It’s time for our annual [email protected] meeting and greeting all of you! 541-686-0583 delegates. If the Master and State Session!! If you are headed And there will be door prizes!! spouse are the official delegates, for Canby Grove Christian Center, Executive Comm District #2 Don Sether they need to register, but nothing have you started packing? Drag How Valuable is Your [email protected] else needs to be done. out those golf clubs for the Volunteer Time? 503-829-2756 Alternative delegates will need to Saturday tournament, casual Executive Comm District #3 Roger Wilson bring the recently mailed dress for the Sunday “kickoff” Did you know that a [email protected] credentials, signed and sealed by banquet when we celebrate volunteer’s time is valued at $19 541-276-3778 th the Secretary and Master of the Oregon State Grange’s 140 per hour? This fact was learned Musician Community or Pomona Grange. anniversary, red/white & blue by former State Master Mark Claudia Boswell [email protected] It is so important that each items for Tuesday and red tennis Noah who had found the 541-569-2225 Grange send their delegates to shoes for the Juniors. And don’t information online. So when you Webmaster the State Session as this is where forget to bring extra money to are referred to as “Worthy Marilyn Reiher we set policy. We are truly a buy LOTS of tickets for the Goodie Secretary”, remember…..you are [email protected] 503-430-8582 grassroots organization, where Baskets. In touring the center last worthy…..$19 per hour…… for all each Grange may submit their month, I learned that comfortable the hours you work in keeping resolutions for change and all walking shoes will be necessary. the records of your Grange up- SubscriptionsSubscriptions: delegates have the chance to And bring along an umbrella, just to-date and accurate. Members: Minimum annual dues $25 includes view, discuss and vote. in case it rains. There will be $1.90 for 1 year subscription The State convention is various buildings used for our Keep on Grangin!! Non-members: $15.95 per year/2 years $30.00 such a great time to get together events. U.S. POSTAGE with our fellow members to share This year’s host PAID ideas and renew our committee – District # 4 – has SALEM, OR commitment and dedication to been discussing, planning, PERMIT NO. 598 3

LANE COUNTY FAIR-2013 Tentative Schedule for OSG 140th Annual Session The Lane County Fair will be July 24 through 28 in Eugene, Oregon June 17 –21, 2013 at the Fair Grounds. Thursday, July 25 is Grange DayDay. Grangers Canby Grove Christian Center, Canby, Oregon can get in at a reduce rate by presenting the coupon below at the ticket booth when purchasing tickets. This is good only on Thursday, July 25th. Copies of the coupon will not be acceptable. Please cut Saturday, June 15 the coupon out of the Grange Bulletin and save it for July 25.

1 pm Golf Tournament – contact Don

MacKinnon (503)631-7834; Ranch Hills Golf Course, 26710 S. Ranch Hills Rd. LANE COUNTY FAIR Mulino, OR 97042 GRANGE DAY, JULY 25, ONLY ADMIT Sunday, June 17 TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE OR HALF PRICE 10 am – 2 pm Agriculture Tour – Meet at Warner Grange VISIT GRANGE DISPLAYS 1 pm Credentials Committee Meeting IN EXPO I No Grange members will be permitted on site at the Canby Grove prior to 1pm!

2 – 5 pm Canby Grove Christian Center · Registration for Delegates, State Officers & On Grange Day the Lane Pomona Grange and the Lane County Fair Directors, Deputies, State Committees, will sponsor a Veggie & Fruit Dress Up Contest. All contestants (age State Youth Officers, State Junior Officers, 10 years and younger) who have a Dress Up Veggie or Fruit will get and Visitors in FREE up to 1:00 pm on Grange DayDay. · Hospitality – Maps, information, messages · Junior entries accepted – Junior Room Contest Rules · GWA entries accepted · Lecturer’s entries accepted A. Contestants must be 10 years or younger. One Entry per · Community Service food donations person. Contestant will get in FREE on Thursday until 1:00 pm if accepted they bring in adressed up fruit or vegetable. · B. The Contestants will be divided into Three Categories 1– 2 pm Rosebud Team Practice – Tabernacle according to age: (closed to all but team members) Category 1: 2, 3, and 4 Category 2: 5 and 6 3– 5 pm State Officers’ Practice – Tabernacle Category 3: 7 and 8 (closed to all but State Officers) Category 4: 9 and 10 C. The Entries must be submitted between 11:00 am and 2:00 5:15 – 6:15 pm Worship Service – Tabernacle pm on Thursday, July 2525. D. The Entries must be submitted at the Grange area inside of 6:30 – 8:30 pm Kickoff Dinner “Southern Barbecue Expo 1 (the building West of the South Entrance to the Fair.) E. The judging will be conducted by three Pomona Grange Birthday Party,” Dining Hall; Introduction members. of State, Youth & Junior Officers; All F. The Judging will be based on such attributes as Members Welcome originality, imagination, presentation, and appearance. 8:30 pm Assignment of Deputies – OSG G. Winners will be posted Thursday, July 25 by 3:30 pm in the Gatekeeper, Orrin Schnetzky Grange area. H. The top three winners in each category will receive the 9 pm Campfire, Entertainment & Fellowship following: Monday, June 17 First Place Winners: $25 plus a season pass to the Fair. 7:00am Breakfast – Dining Hall; Second Place Winners: $15 plus a two All members welcome with ticket day pass to the Fair. purchased prior to 6/1/2013 Third Place Winners: $10 plus a one day pass to the Fair. 7:30 – 8:30 am Ag Conference – Open to all members - TBA Each entry will receive a Participation Ribbon and several Honor Mention Ribbons will be given out in each category. 8 am – 5 pm Please come join us and bring your Dress Up Veggie or • Registration Open Fruit. Cookies, punch, and coffee will be provided. • Hospitality – Maps, information, messages • Community Service food donations accepted Malcolm Trupp Lane County Fair 9 am – Noon Grange Coordinator • GWA entries accepted • Lecturer’s entries accepted

9 am- 1 pm Junior entries accepted – Junior Room (GWA and Lecturer’s must be turned in by noon; Junior entries due by 1 pm)

9 am Opening Drill by OSG Officers, Tabernacle

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Tentative Schedule, Continued frpm page 3 • Community Service food donations accepted (lineupby 8:45) Opening in the 6th Degree 8 – 9:30 am Memorial Team Practice – Tabernacle – (then lowered to 4th Degree) Peggy Fine, OSG Chaplain Roll call Adoption of the Official Program 8:30 – 9:30 am Veterans Conference – Open to all members – TBA 9:30 am Introduction of Host Committee Chairs: 8:30 – 9:30 am Workshop – Nancy Murray, OSG Attorney Bob and Sandi Ludi – The Three R’s: The roles, rights, and Welcome responsibilities of Grange Executive Response by Overseer Celia Luttrell Committee members – Report of the Division of Labor Committee Open to all members – TBA Notice of proposed By-Law changes & late resolutions 10 am – Noon Opening Drill by OSG Officers, Tabernacle First Report of Credentials Committee (lineup by 9:45) Opening in 4th Degree 11 am – Noon State Master’s Annual Address Roll Call Assignment of portions of Annual Address Reading and adopting Monday’s Journal by Division of Labor Committee OSG Attorney – Nancy Murray State Master’s Good of the Order Address Resolutions Assignment of portions of Good of the Order Address by Division of Labor Noon –2 pm Membership Luncheon Committee “Where's the Beef “– Dining Hall; All 2013 Budget Committee Report members welcome with ticket purchased Introduction of Session Committee Chairs prior to 6/1/2013 Closing in 4th Degree – OSG Overseer Celia Luttrell 2 – 3:30 pm Session Reconvenes Memorial Service – Peggy Fine, Noon – 2 pm OSG Foundation Luncheon “ Taste of OSG Chaplain Italy”– Dining Hall; All members welcome Tribute to Grange Veterans with ticket purchased prior to 6/1/2013 Closing in 4th Degree – Clackamas Pomona Master, Sarah Kingsborough 2 pm All exhibit areas closed for judging 3:45– 4:45 pm Junior Degree Practice – Tabernacle – 2 – 3 pm Orientation: Delegates & Session (closed to all but Junior Degree Committee Chairs– Tabernacle; Vickie Team Members) High, Progress Committee Chair & Marilyn Reiher, Vice Chair 3:45 – 4:45 pm Lecturer’s Conference – Open to all members – TBA 3 – 5 pm Session Committee meetings in assigned areas 5 – 7 pm Veteran’s Committee Dinner - Open to all members - Warner Grange 5– 7 pm Dinner in Dining Hall if ticket purchased prior to 6/1/2013 or enjoy the great food 7:30 pm Talent Contest – State Lecturer, Kendell in the Canby area Phillips; Public Speaking Contest and Sign- A-Song Contest – State Youth Director, 7 pm 2014 State Session Planning Meeting Cat Thomas; Presentation of Honor 5th Degree Practice – Tabernacle Grange Awards ; Announcement of (closed to all but 5th Degree team Contest Winners members) Wednesday, June 19

7– 8:00 pm Secretary’s Conference - Open to all Red Tennis Shoe Day to Honor our Juniors members - TBA 7:00am Breakfast – Dining Hall; 7:30 – 8:30 pm Deaf Awareness/Family Health All members welcome with ticket Conference - Open to all members - TBA purchased prior to 6/1/2013

8 – 9 pm Grant Writing – Teresa Jackson - TBA 7:30 – 8:30 am Legislative Conference - Open to all members – TBA Tuesday, June 18 7:30 – 8:30 am Youth Officers Practice – Tabernacle Red/White/Blue Day to Honor our Veterans 8 am – 5 pm 7 – 9am Breakfast – Dining Hall; • Registration Open All members welcome with ticket • Hospitality – Maps, information, messages purchased prior to 6/1/2013 • 5th & 6th Degree tickets on sale until 30 Grange Benefits Breakfast – minutes before the Degree begins Complimentary– Warner Grange • Community Service food donations (Ask Hospitality Desk for map and accepted directions) 9 am Junior password or $1 Junior Degree 7:30 – 8:30 am Youth Officers Practice – Youth/Junior ticket required for entry room Opening Drill by OSG Officers, Tabernacle (Lineup at 8:45) 8 am – 5 pm Opening in 4th Degree • Registration Open Roll Call • Hospitality – Maps, information, messages Reading and adopting Tuesday’s Journal 5

Insurance Association Board President – 2 pm Session Reconvenes, Tabernacle D. Thomas McKern Presentation of Past State Officers & Session at ease during Junior Degree Directors Resolutions 10:15 - Noon Junior Degree – State Junior Officers – Tabernacle 5 – 7 pm Dinner in Dining Hall if ticket purchased Session called to order prior to 6/1/2013 or enjoy the great food Closing in the 4th Degree – Frank Knapp – in the Canby area Multnomah Pomona Master 5 – 7 pm GROW Club Dinner – Warner Grange Noon – 2 pm GWA Luncheon “Wok of Plenty”– Dining Hall; All members welcome with ticket 7 pm Session Reconvenes, purchased prior to 6/1/2013 Resolutions continued Oral Auction 2– 3:30 pm Youth Workshop, Grace Boatwright, Closing in 4th Degree – Mary Parrott – National Grange Legislative Director – Master, Parkdale Grange “Apathy not Allowed” – TBA

2 – 3:30 pm GWA Conference - Open to all members Friday, June 21 -TBA 7:00am Breakfast – Dining Hall; 3 – 4 pm Sixth Degree Practice – Tabernacle All members welcome with ticket (closed to all but OSG Officers) purchased prior to 6/1/2013

5 pm Exemplification of 5th Degree – 7 – 8:30 am Membership Conference - TBA Tabernacle 8 am – 5 pm 5 – 7:15 pm Final 6th Degree Ticket Sales • Registration Open • Hospitality – Maps, information, messages 6 – 7:30 pm Dinner in Dining Hall if ticket purchased prior to 6/1/2013 or enjoy the great food 9 am - noon Opening Drill by OSG Officers, Tabernacle in the Canby area (lineup by 8:45) Opening in 4th degree 7:45 pm Exemplification of 6th Degree – State Roll Call Officers and Rosebud team; Feast Reading and Adopting Thursday’s Journal (Ice Cream) Final Report of Credentials Committee

Noon – 2 pm Officers’ Luncheon “The land of Thursday, June 20 Spaghetti”– Dining Hall; Junior, Youth and State Officers sit together; All 7:00am Breakfast – Dining Hall; members welcome with ticket purchased All members welcome with ticket prior to 6/1/2013 purchased prior to 6/1/2013 1:30 pm Silent Auction closes 7:30 - 8:30 am Community Service Conference - Open to all members - TBA 2 – 5 pm Session Reconvenes, Recognition of 2013 Host Committee 7:30 – 8:30 am Youth Officers Practice – Tabernacle members Invitation by District #5 to visit in 2014 8 am – 5 pm Invitation by District #6 to visit in 2015 • Registration Open Announcements • Hospitality – Maps, information, messages • Community Service food donations 5 – 7 pm Dinner in Dining Hall if ticket purchased accepted prior to 6/1/2013 or enjoy the great food in the Canby area 9 am Opening Drill by OSG Youth Officers, Tabernacle (lineup by 8:45) 7 pm Session reconvenes, Tabernacle Opening in 4th Degree All other unfinished business Roll Call Resolution of Thanks Reading and Adopting Wednesday’s Authorization of OSG Executive Journal Committee to approve Friday’s Journal Closing the 140th Session in the 4th Noon – 2 pm Youth Luncheon “Fiesta Fever”& “Goodie Degree by OSG Master Basket” drawings – Dining Hall; All ` members welcome with ticket purchased prior to 6/1/2013 Your Name: Moving? Let Us Know. ______New address:

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Youth (ages 14 to 35) 35) 14 to (ages ! Youth ! No Registration Form Family Activities Activities ! Family Yes ! Yes Lecturer ! Lecturer Junior (ages 5 to 13) ! Junior (ages Name: 2013 Conference Western Regional Grange 2-3-4 August Spokane • Zip: Phone: State: Name: #: Contact Address: City: Name: Email: Grange restrictions? dietary special Any Address, to Name, be included: information all attendees. of The following A roster will be created publish your personal to permission in information your and #. Do have we Grange Name Phone, Email, Grange Regional Western 2013 the attending members to all Grange distributed be to a roster Conference? If we included a breakout session as part of the conference, what breakout group would you ! Master attend? Arriving by Air? Use Spokane International (GEG). Please let us know your arrival and departure plans. and departure plans. your arrival us know let Please (GEG). International Spokane Use Arriving by Air? Photos and videos will be taken at the conference and used to promote the Grange. Do we have your your we have Do the Grange. used to promote and the conference taken at will be videos and Photos of you? videos and publish photos to permission Registration Fee = $45/person (covers lunch and dinner on Saturday as well as the meeting room, snacks as room, snacks and dinner on Saturday as well the meeting lunch (covers $45/person Fee = Registration materials). and all conference to Grange) State Washington to and payment (payable please) per person (one Form Mail Registration 98507-1186. WA Olympia 1186, PO Box Grange, Washington State or 509-953-3533 Hamp at Chris Contact Questions? Workshop Topic Recommendations: Recommendations: Topic Workshop

Calendar events for MAY

10-11 Sat Spring Craft Faire, Harding #122, 9 am-6 pm 21552 S Fischers Mill Rd, Estacada 11 Sat All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, Scholls #338, 8 am-Noon, pancakes, eggs, ham, juice or coffee, $5, under 5 free

Multi-Family Sale, 8 am-4 pm, household items, fishing tackle, tools, books, and more 16917 SW Hillsboro Hwy, Scholls 11 Sat Deschutes Pomona #25, High Desert #482 10 am, potluck noon 62855 Powell Butte Highway, Bend 11 Sat 100th Year Anniversary, Rockford #501, 3-10 pm, informational tables, Oregon Students Win GIA Scholarships 4-H petting zoo, plant sale, seed swap, potluck dinner & country dance. Oregon Students Win GIA Scholarships For more info, contact Linda Short 541-386-2038 4250 Barrett Dr, Hood River Grange Insurance Association is pleased to announce that 11 Sat Spahetti Western, wear your western attire and play "The Hoofprints Mystery Game," Goldson #868, 5 pm, $5 dinner donation, call 541-998- Megan Reed of Milton-Freewater, Oregon; Bryan Barnes of 2803 before May 1 for reservations, seating limited Corvallis, Oregon and Tyler Foster of Forest Grove, Oregon were 23479 Hall Rd, Cheshire 12 Sun Mother's Day Breakfast, Beavercreek #276, 8 am-1 pm, pancakes or awarded a Grange Insurance Association scholarship. French toast, adults $6, 12 and under $3.50 22041 S Kamrath Rd, Beavercreek 12 Sun Breakfast & Flea Market, Illinois Valley #370, 8 am-noon, adult breakfast Each year Grange Insurance Association awards scholarships $7, ages 4-11 $4.50, under 4 free to deserving applicants. The applicant or their parents must be 3763 Holland Loop Rd, Cave Junction 15 Wed GWA Scholarship Application due to State GWA Director Mary Parrott policyholders of Grange Insurance Association. In all, 27 15 Wed Horizon Leadership Ambassador Application due to State Youth scholarships were awarded this year among the 48 applications Director 15 Wed Oregon Young Adult Application due to State Youth Director received. 15 Wed Oregon Teenager Application due to State Youth Director 15 Wed Sign-A-Song Contestant Registration must be sent to State Youth Director The quality of applicants was exceptionally high again this year 15 Wed Youth Booster Award Nominations due to State Youth Director and the Company is extremely pleased with the caliber of 15 Wed Grange Family of the Year Application and Questionnaire due to State Youth Director students who applied for our scholarships. It is always a difficult 15 Wed Public Speaking Contestant Registration must be sent to State Youth process to make the selections when all the applicants are so Director 15 Wed State Session Memorial Report due to State Grange Office highly qualified. An announcement will be made in the late 15 Wed Community Service Yearbook due to State Community Service- fall regarding the program for the following year, and we Involvement Director Pat Heard unless you are delivering it to State Session encourage you to watch this paper for information on the 18 Sat All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, White Eagle #683, 6-10 am; pancakes, French application process for next year’s program. Grange Insurance toast, sausage links, ham, ham scrambled, ham & cheese omelet, hash browns, eggs ( any style), biscuits and sausage gravy, and beverages; 8 Association has made scholarships available since 1965. They yrs+ $7, 5-7 yrs $4, 4 & under free. $1 off if you bring 2 non-perishable may be used at any accredited school or college and are offered food items for our food drive 43828 White Eagle Rd, Pendleton throughout GIA’s operating territory, which includes the states 18 Sat Community Market, Irving #377, 10 am-4 pm, handcrafted items, music, of California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming, and food, farmers' market; vendors see www.irvingmarket.blogspot.com 1011 Irvington Dr, Eugene Washington. The Home Office of Grange Insurance Association 18 Sat Lincoln Pomona #10, Salmon River #516, 10:30 am, potluck noon is in Seattle, WA. 5371 Salmon River Hwy, Otis 19 Sun Breakfast & Flea Market, Illinois Valley #370, 8 am-noon, adult breakfast $7, ages 4-11 $4.50, under 4 free 3763 Holland Loop Rd, Cave Junction 7

Golf Outing at State Session MONDAYMONDAYMONDAY

The annual OSG Golf gathering will be at Ranch Hills Golf Course in 9:00-1:00 Junior Entries accepted in the Junior Room Mulino starting at 1:00 PM on Saturday June 15th. The Golf Course is a well-established public golf course featuring a unique setting. 8:45 am Jr. Room Opens The tree-lined course that opened in 1965 has a creek running thru it and offers a challenge for golfers of all ages. Cost is $30 plus $14.00 if you want a cart. 9:00 am Welcome & Introduction of Officers/Get Acquainted Contact Junior’s Projects and Crafts Entries accepted Don MacKinnon (503-631-7834, [email protected]) All Junior’s Talent Entries must be registered or Mark Noah (541-726-6106, [email protected]) 9:30 am Installation of Officers by the Youth Team if you would like more information or to Dress nicely (Sunday dress) join the fun 10:15 am Practice Degree for Officers Special crafts activity for Non Officers

10:45 am Snacks TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 12:00 pm Lunch – Pick your child(ren) up no later than ththth 12:10 747474 Annual Session of the Oregon State Junior All Projects and Crafts Entries must be in by GrangeGrangeGrange 1:00pm.1:00pm1:00pm June 1616June ththth – June 21ststst 1:50 pm Jr. Room Opens Canby Grove Christian Center Canby, Oregon( Yˇh-rˇYˇh-rˇ( 1:45 pm Projects and Crafts entries Judging

Junior Room-Octagon Building 1:50 pm Session Reconvenes Practice Degree Work for Officers Continue with special crafts or games for Non Officers

3:00 pm Snacks and Story Hour/ACTIVITIES

5:00 pm Close Session – Pick your child(ren) up no later than 5:10

TUESDAYTUESDAYTUESDAY 8:45 am Jr. Room Open 2013 JUNIOR GRANGE SESSION 9:00 am Open Junior Session ALL CHILDREN ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS/ Practice for Participants in the Talent Show GUARDIANS WHEN JUNIOR GRANGE IS NOT IN SESSION. It is All other Juniors sit quietly and watch the requested that Juniors not bring electronic devices to session to practice minimize distractions. This includes phones and cameras. They 10:30 am Snacks also DO NOT need to have money with them as we will provide them with snacks/refreshments. If the Junior has a special dietary 11:00 am Junior Talent Contest – in Junior Room need let us know and we will accommodate. On Field Trip days it (Judges: Cookie Trupp, Wendell Austin, will be appropriate for them to have some spending cash as their Linda Wetzell) guardian deems correct and proportional for the days activities. 12:00 pm Pick-up your Juniors ASAP SUNDAY, June 16th Oregon State Junior Grange 1:45 pm Junior Room Opens OPEN ACTIVITIES 3:00-4:00 pm All Juniors register in the Junior Room. All forms must be properly completed for Junior 3:00 pm Snacks and/or Story Hour to participate. Juniors do not pay Registration Fee BUTBUTBUT must RegisterRegisterRegister in order 3:45 pm Session Close. Please pick up your children to participate in the Junior Room. except Officers.

3:30-4:30pm Junior Room Open 3:45-4:45 pm Junior Officers to the Tabernacle for Degree Drop Off Projects and Crafts Entries. practice All entries must be turned in by 1:00 P.M.P.M.1:00 on MondayMonday. 7:30 pm Lecture’s Program . All Juniors Talent Show winners to Sign up for the Talent Contest in the Junior -TBA Room.

WEDNESDAY 5:15-6:15 pm Worship Service – Tabernacle 8:45 am Jr. Room Opens

6:30-8:30 pm Kickoff Dinner “OSG Birthday Celebration,” 9:15 am Group pictures: Officers and all Juniors and Dining Hall leaders Introduction of State, Youth & Junior 10:15 am Open Junior Grange in Tabernacle Officers Conferral of Junior Degree (pick up your dinner ticket from Liz). State Junior Directors Report 8

12:00 pm Break for lunch - Pick your child(ren) up no provided all of the ice cream, milk later than 12:15 and butter, the Oregon Potato 1:50 pm Jr. Room Open Commission provided the potatoes, the Beef Commission 2:00-5:30 pm OPEN ACTIVITIES and the Cattleman’s Association provided for part of the cost of the 5:45 pm Break for Dinner – Pick your child(ren) up no beef, Norpac donated the green later that 6:00 beans. This cooperation between 7:30 pm Junior Room Open/movie, games, story organizations is a benefit for all. hour While in Salem last week for View Rosebud Drill – Join family at close of another meeting with Legislators, th several expressed their 6 degree for John Fine, Director Ice Cream Social Oregon State Grange appreciation for the outstanding Agriculture Committee effort. THURSDAY 8:45 am Junior Room Open This coming weekend, April 27 Agriculture Report and 28 the Agriculture 9:30 am Make lunch and leave for the FIELD TRIP. Committee will have a booth at (Juniors and Chaperones) The past months have certainly Ag Fest 2013 held at the State been occupied with activities Fairgrounds in Salem, Oregon. 10:00 am LEAVE for Portland Zoo involving the Agriculture This is a huge opportunity for the Committee. Each of these events Grange as we help children plant have positioned the Grange in tomatoes and marigolds. Last 4:00 pm Return from Field Trip front of many non-members. We year over 4000 plants were Free Time all agree that membership planted. This year we plan on Pick-up your Juniors no later than 5:10 Pick-up your Juniors no later than 5:10 growth is vital to the longevity of 5000. I am especially appreciative 5:00-7:00 pm Dinner – on your own the organization and the for all the Grangers that come endeavors of the Agriculture and work as it is also Pomona 6:50 pm Junior Room Open – games & movies till Committee have created the weekend for most. It is a main session ends. Bring framework for that growth. wonderful way to promote the blankets & pillows if wanted. After the Grange and agriculture to our session please pick your child(ren) ASAP. On March 23 and 24, 2013, the youngest Oregonians and their Oregon State Grange was parents. FRIDAYFRIDAYFRIDAY represented at the annual State 9:00 am Youth opens State Session FFA Convention career show. The Agriculture tour at the All Juniors to the Tabernacle to observe the With over 4500 FFA members in annual State Convention will be Opening Drill attendance, this becomes a prime held on Sunday leaving the opportunity to introduce the leaving Warner Grange at 10:00 9:45 am Junior Room Opens as soon as State Session Grange to the leaders of the and returning at 2:00. I have Opening largest youth organization in the received several suggestions from Drill and roll call is complete state. Even though the staff both Grange members and the which we were able to assemble Extension Agent from Clackamas 9:45 am Open Junior Session: Activities Open to operate the booth was limited, County at the meeting last week those that were there made a and I am currently doing follow- 11:00 am Pick your children up no later than 11:45 very positive impression on the up to secure commitments. I am FFA members. We were also able sure all will enjoy the tour. NOON-2:00 pm Officers Luncheon to unveil our new banners which Junior, Youth and State Officers sit together illustrate the close relationship The Agriculture conference will between the FFA officers and the be held Monday morning at 8:00 1:45 pm Junior Room open Grange officers. The FFA am. We have a tentative ceremonies were written by a commitment from Lisa Hansen, 2:00-4:30 pm Walk to the SWIMMING pool Grange member from Virginia. Deputy Director of the Oregon My thanks to those who made Department of Agriculture, who 4:45 pm Return from Swimming the special effort toward the will talk about the water quality success of this weekend and standards and their impact on 5:00-7:00 pm Dinner – on your own especially to my grandson Austin rural landowners. Pick-up your Juniors no later than 5:10 who volunteered time on both days of the convention. With so much on the plate, it seem like there is little time for rest Junior Report The 2013 “Agriculture and relaxation, but take the time submit your application for a non- Appreciation Luncheon” at the as it will be over too soon and the Something is cooking at Myrtle speaking part. Oregon State Capitol building opportunity will have passed. Creek and Fairmount Granges. We are looking forward to this was held April 9, 2013. The They are in the process of year’s session. Lots of activities are Grange served over 400 meals of John Fine, Director establishing Junior Granges. planned: Field trip to the Zoo, Oregon products to the Oregon State Grange Have a Junior Grange and we will swimming, crafts, games, hiking, Legislators, their staff and others Agriculture Committee travel. The Junior Department nature walk. in attendance at the Capitol that and the State Office are Also, there will be something day. The meal consisted of BBQ committed to do everything in new this year. We will get a red beef, BBQ lamb, green beans, red our power to help these Granges vest. You can put your pins, potatoes, salad, roll with butter, to achieve their goals. Remember buttons, patches etc, on it. Make ice cream and milk. Even though it takes all of us to make this sure your Juniors go through the the Grange prepares the majority succeed. But that is what 2013 Activity Guide for of the meal and provides Grangers do: we help each other. guidelines on what you can do approximately 140 hour of State Session is upon us. The to get your pins. Just like in the volunteer time, the event would Junior Department met last past years we will have the Talent not be possible without the Saturday to finalize what we will Show. Be prepared to enter the support of the Commodity be doing at the State Session. We contest. Commissions and other groups. filled the Junior offices with 13 Fraternally yours, The Oregon Sheep Commission applicants for the speaking parts. Elizabeth Dehne and provided $1000 to purchase the However it’s not too late to The Junior Team lamb, the dairy commission 9

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[email protected] CANBY 2013 CANBY Housing Options RV Parking with electric hookup RV Dry Parking, no hookup $22 Woodland Cabins XWoodland Bunkhouses $12 XDate Arriving: X X = = station and full of power and a water spigot. A dump RV parking provides 25 sites with 20 amps the RV area. No full hook-up sites provided. open facility is located within restroom/shower on site with no hookups. sites will be available fires allowed in the RV area. Additional dry Woodland Cabins sleep up to 4 guests, are carpeted, heated, electricity, and furnished with a queen bed, 2 twin bunks, table and chairs, small closet space. Linens are not provided – bring in the facility is located closeby, no restroom your own linens or sleeping bag. Restroom/shower in the cabins. food is permitted cabin. No perishable Woodland Bunkhouses sleep up to 8 guests, are carpeted, heated, electricity, and furnished with bag. Restroom/shower 8 twin bunks. Linens are not provided – bring your own linens or sleeping in the cabins. No perishable food is permitted in the cabin. no restroom closeby, facility is located Name: ______Grange Name & No.: ______Phone: ______Email: ______Address: ______cabins, RV parking rooms, including meeting Canby Grove Christian Center has 74 acres of land playground, hiking trails, wi-fi, and more. campfire, space, river access, pool, Sunday June 16 On-site housing is available from “2013 the checks payable to return form with Please 97038 OR Molalla, 1138 Box PO Kingsborough Sarah to: Mail to questions Email Spacelimited is on cabins & RVsites withelectricity, please refer to orgrange.orgfor availability. Daily Daily $ Total . ======st . st local Grange at local Grangeat local Veterans at Dinner GROW Club Dinner Dinner Club GROW Grand $ Total = Dinner Kickoff Banquet Family Style DinnerFamily Family Style Dinner Dinner Style Family Family Style Dinner $12.50 Adults $9.50 Junior (5-13) (5-13) Junior $9.50 on site site on site on Family Style Dinner Dinner Style Family Dinner Style Family

N/A N/A Lunch GWA GWA Banquet Youth BanquetYouth d at Warner Grange, approx. Dinners away). 4 miles be will Foundation Banquet All Officers Banquet Banquet Officers All Membership Banquet Banquet Membership $14.50 Adults $10.50 Junior (5-13) (5-13) Junior $10.50 . Meal tickets will not be available purchase after for June 1 st Meal Ticket Order Form Order Meal Ticket Ave Apt 227, Gresham, OR 97030 rd The Canby Grove Conference Center Center Grove Conference The Canby at local Grangeat local 2013 Oregon State Grange Convention Convention Grange State 2013 Oregon *free* insurance breakfast *free* insurance brought back to The Canby Grove Conference Center. N/A N/A Breakfast $10.50 Adults $6.50 Junior(5-13) Junior(5-13) $6.50 Family StyleFamily Breakfast Hot Family Style BreakfastHot Style BreakfastFamily Hot Breakfast Style Hot Family Family Style BreakfastHot [email protected] Breakfast on site Family Style Hot Style Family  Email questions to lighter meals than the lunch banquets. Many restaurants are available in the city of Canby, 2-3 miles distance. No distance. 2-3 miles the city of Canby, in are available restaurants Many banquets. the lunch than lighter meals to be is permitted food outside Total the 1 Junior). 2 Adult, (ex. per meal tickets below, Junior in the the boxes and In write total number of Adult enter and the right grand on daily totalmeals at the bottom. The grand total should the amountmatch of your check and this priormailed with form to June 1 Name: ______Grange Name & No.: ______Phone:______Email: ______Address: ______the below, noted Unless otherwise purchase. are available for breakfast dinner to Saturday Sunday from meals All Veteran’s Breakfast, Insurance Grange free (Tuesday’s Center Conference site Grove at The are on Canby meals andDinner, Thursday GROW Club Dinner bewill serve or allergies: gluten free, vegetarian, diabetic, as such dietary needs any indicate Please ______Please returnform with checkspayable to the“2013 OSGConvention Committee”by June1 Mail to:Mail Mary Knapp1545 SE 223 Day Sunday 6/16 Sunday 6/17 Monday 6/18Tuesday Wednesday 6/19 6/20Thursday 6/21 Friday 6/22 Saturday 10

The first said, “I build a big house to back all my GWA files on. A day for our mother”. The second said, DAFH Report late. “I send her a Mercedes with a I would like to make driver”. The third smiled and said, everyone aware of some “I’ve got you both beat. You The March 9th Deaf corrections for the contests. First, remember how mom enjoyed Awareness And Family Health the metal contest will not be reading the Bible? And you conference was held in available due to the lack of a know she can’t see very well. So Eugene at Willakenzie Grange. sponsor. Sorry, it was printed in I sent her a remarkable parrot that Granges representatives were: the new activity book. Second, recites the entire Bible. It took Mohawk-McKenzie, Terrebonne. the counted cross stitch has two changes. The first is the addition Peggy Fine, Oregon State Chaplain elders in the church 12 years to Jasper, Goshen and Central. teach him. He’s one of a kind. of prize money. The first place Mama just has to name the Everyone was welcomed winner receives $5, the second chapter and verse, and the parrot and the conference began with place prize is $4 and the third recites it.” the Pledge of Allegiance and self- place is $3 . Another change is Soon thereafter, mom introduction of each member that the back of the counted cross Chaplain’s Report sent out her letters of thanks: attending. stitch piece does not have to be “David,” she wrote one son, “The visible. This allows for the cross stitch to be in a frame or sewn Spring has sprung, the house you built is so huge. I live Our guest speaker was into a finished product. grass is green and flowers are in only one room, but I have to Andrea Cabral, the state I still have not heard from blooming everywhere. Just clean the whole house”. representative of Oregon National Grange concerning The when it seems that our lives are “John,” she wrote to another, “I Hearing and Speech Outreach National Block Pattern. I hope about to get better with the am too old to travel. I stay most program. Her presentation others are having better luck changing of the season, our of the time at home, so I rarely use began with her personal story of finding a pattern for a Christmas country experiences terrible the Mercedes. And the driver is her cochlent implant surgery, Star that makes a 12½ inch tragedies - the bombing of the so rude!” which was a great success. She unfinished block. I will be taking Boston Marathon and the “Dearest Jeffrey,” she wrote to handed out pamphlet entitled my 12 inch blocks and put a ¼ fertilizer plant explosion in West her third son. “You have the good “Facing the Challenge” and spoke inch frame around them to make Texas. It makes a lot of people sense to know what your mother of Oregon’s state policy to fund it the correct size. shake their head, it makes some likes. The chicken was delicious”. special telephones to hearing I am having a great deal question or blame God and it ……….Christian Humor.com………. impaired Oregon residents free of of fun making preemie caps and makes many wonder what Fraternally, charge as long as they have a 12 inch afghans. It is a challenge happened. We can explain away Peggy Fine, Oregon State land line. for me as I am not the greatest at the tragedy in West, Texas where Chaplain crochet. After speaking to Janet 14 lives were lost by saying it was After lunch we had a Oleson, I really want to make an industrial accident, but how lively discussion on topics that several sets and donate them. can you explain away what ranged from Day Light Saving Having a preemie, or still born, is happened in Boston - what made Time affecting your health, rough for any family. Seeing that two young men’s hearts fill with exercise being beneficial, stokes, preemie or having a picture of such evil? I don’t know if we will shingles and the importance of that small baby dressed and ever know. Evil has existed since flu vaccines. A quiz on medication covered in a nice set of hat and God expelled Lucifer from was presented and dental care afghan might help ease the pain heaven. There is no explanation packets were distributed. or worry and give a memory of of evil; all we know is that God joy. tells us he will guard us against DA&FH Conference will I would like to thank all the evil one. (2 Thessalonians be Monday night June 17th from Community Service the members and hostesses of 3:3). That does not mean God is 7:30 to 8:30 PM. I will be looking the Granges and meetings I have going to protect us from every ReportReportReport forward to see all of you at the attended lately. What a fantastic bad thing that can happen but conference. time I had at Toualatin, Clarkes, that he will guard our hearts from Hello All: Parkdale, Pine Grove, and becoming evil. We need to keep In just a couple of months If any of you would like to Rockford Granges. It was so the people in West, Texas and in we meet at State Grange. Every have a topic discussed at the much fun meeting everyone and Boston, Massachusetts in our year we do a canned food drive conference let me know and I will hearing what is going on in the prayers and continue to pray for for a local Food Bank. This year’s included it in the agenda. various Granges. There was so God to protect us and guard our theme is rivers. So To celebrate much I learned from the hearts. the confluence of two of the Iva May Van Noy meetings. By the way, I received I want to remind biggest rivers in Oregon, pick DA&FH a new cookbook from Clackamas Community Grange Chaplains to your river: the mighty Columbia County Pomona Grange #1. I send cards and letters to those or the wild Willamette. And send made Wanda’s Cinnamon Nuts who are “sick or in distress”. Let your tonnage to State Session for a party. I didn’t get very many. them know that you and your with your delegates. The bowl was emptied too fast. Grange care about them. I am Just a reminder that the GWA Report Annual reports are happy to send cards also, but I Community Service Notebooks showing some very active believe the first letter of caring are due by 5 pm at State Session Happy Spring to Granges. What wonderful needs to come from their local if you are hand carrying them, everyone! In my neck of the activities to benefit charities and Grange members. and May 15th if you are sending woods I know Spring is here. The to help keep their Grange Halls Also remember that May is them in. skunk cabbage is ready to bloom. maintained. It is work but more Mother’s Day – something we I am still missing Annual The Pear tree buds are ready to than that it is a labor of love. Keep can all celebrate. I thought you and Semi –Annual reports From pop. I have a few daffodils in full up the good work. might enjoy this bit of Mother’s last year. Get them in to me. I bloom and the Parkdale Air Force Hope to see as many of Day humor I found on the would rather have them late than (Orchard fans) is working you as possible at the GWA internet. not at all. overtime. Luncheon and GWA Conference A bit of sad news, my during State session. It’s The Thought That Counts Thanks for all you do hard drive died, big time. I lost a great amount of Grange work. It Mary Parrott Three sons left home, Pat Heard was so fried that none of the GWA Director went out on their own and Community Service/Involvement information could be retrieved. I prospered. Getting back Director am now scurrying around trying together, they discussed the gifts Oregon State Grange to find copies of the work I lost. they were able to give their 541-729-1391 Sitting next to my computer was elderly mother. [email protected] the new flash drive I purchased 11

Environment and Ecology either the counties or state Environment and Ecology involvement. There will possibly be amendments for these Bills · SB 401401SB – Relating to Wild and they could pass out of & Scenic Waterways. [This bill committee if appropriate.] passed out of Committee on 4/ HB 24272427HB · HB 24272427HB – Relating to 17 with the -5 amendments. canola. After all the legal and Most of the streams listed are to scientific information was shared be in a study for future it is evident that a ban in the consideration for Wild & Scenic Willamette Valley will cause some Dean High designation. The worst part of Legislative Director economic hardships and it isn’t the bill was the elimination of necessary with ODA oversight. dredge and suction mining [This Bill is written to prohibit Legislative Report Jim Welsh, Lobbyist opportunities on scenic rivers.] raising canola in the Willamette · SB 488 - Relating to low Thank you to all the members Valley. There are farmers raising carbon fuel standards. Repeals that had attended Grange Day at canola east of the mountains and sunset on provisions related to we are watching to see if this Bill the Capitol. The day was a The Lobbyist’s low carbon fuel standards. success and members will able to will continue as written or be [Passed Committee 4/17 to learn the about the legislation ReportReportReport amended to go state wide with Senate for vote. This bill needs to before the Legislature that could the prohibition]. die or be amended to extend the HB 33153315HB be affecting the members and · HB 33153315HB - Helps prevent sunset.] abuses of H2B visa program to granges in the state. We were Agriculture · HB 30863086HB – Relating to able to hear from Representative protect Oregon jobs sage grouse. Rep. Bentz and Alissa Keny-Guyer, representing Harney Co., Judge Grasty · HB 34523452HB – Relating to East Portland, Representative Sal EducationEducationEducation explained the Bill as the ability to Esquivel, representing Jackson wolves. [The bill passed out of get economic development County, and Representative Vicki Committee on 4/17 with a accomplished in Sage Grouse Berger, representing West Salem, subsequent referral to Rules · HB 30003000HB - Requires Core Areas in Oregon. There is an South Salem, Monmouth, and Committee and it is schedule for children entering school system amendment that has been Independence. a Work Session on 4/24.] to have an eye exam or visual agreed upon by most parties. · SB 6 ––SB Relating to animals. screening. [Passed out of Committee to Members learned about health SB 6 increases punishment for · HB 34723472HB - Ask for a report House unanimously with -3 care, veteran’s affairs, and taxes. animal neglect in first degree to considering other states amendments.] Also Bill Hoyt, Oregon maximum of five years’ programs to reduce/freeze · HB 33643364HB – Related to Cattlemen’s Association imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or college tuition. integrated pest management. discussed the wolves, cougars, both, and, for repeat animal · HB 20132013HB - Directs Early [There is a coalition that and cormorants. Elizabeth Kloor neglect offenders or animal Learning Council and Oregonians for Food & Shelter from ORECA discussing the issues neglect offenses involving 10 or Department of Education to assist has formed on the pesticides Bills. on Energy and Elizabeth Remley more animals, to maximum of 10 school districts in implementing The bill passed out of Committee from the Oregon Nursery years’ imprisonment, $250,000 process to assess children to unanimously with -3 Association discussing fine, or both. [There are determine their readiness for amendments that will be Temporary Drivers Licenses. amendments to protect livestock kindergarten. accepted by the Ag. community, producers from actions of · HB 30143014HB - requires school state agencies, and University Please join us for the Legislative employee involving animal districts to display the United system.] Conference at state session on abuse. The bill was referred to W States flag in each classroom and · HB 3492 3492HB - Creates new Wednesday, June 19th in Canby & M Committee with an provide extra time for students to definitions for provisions related at the Canby Grove Christian unknown future.] salute it once daily during school to reduction of use of toxic Center. · SB 800800SB – Relating to hours. substances and reduction of pesticide application reporting. generation of hazardous waste. Also the legislative committee has This bill requires reporting of purchased a banner that is commercial or governmental Energy and Utilities available for granges to use on application of pesticide use to Financial Affairs booster nights, open houses, DEQ. There isn’t a need for this · HB 28932893HB – Relating to net county fairs and any events that reporting requirement when metering of electricity. This Bill · HB 2456 – Relating to a grange may want to get the commercial and governmental will require an electricity utility to taxes. word out. To borrow this banner, application is controlled as all purchase surplus electricity from · SB 822A822ASB – Relating to please contact the state grange application is by the label a utility customer generating Public Employee Retirement office to use it. Please remember requirements. [This bill will electricity from a private solar benefits. to that your grange will need to unnecessarily add more system. [There are amendments · HB 33773377HB - Limits amount be responsible for getting from government and cost at the local to this Bill which hopefully will Oregon State Lottery Commission the state office and returning it level. It passed in Committee 4/ reduce the negative impact on may spend to advertise state in a timely manner. 17 and moved on to Senate floor for a vote, soon] rural utilities by allowing the rural lottery. utility to decide whether or not Fraternally, · SB 462462SB – Relating to they will purchase surplus Dean High composting. This bill was drafted Health and Welfare electricity.] Health and Welfare Legislative Director to address local situations for County and DEQ to make · HB 28072807HB - Requires State Department of Energy to study cooperative decisions where · SB 470 A - Modifies, for composting facility is sited or certain issues related to energy purposes related to prescription proposed to site for type I, II and use monitoring program, definition of · HB 32423242HB - Provides that III feedstock composting for HB 32423242HB “practitioner.” Authorizes State useful commercial products. [The Director of Department of State Board of Pharmacy to designate -1 amendments where passed Lands may adopt rules for prescription drugs for inclusion in authorization of certain out of Committee to Senate for prescription monitoring program. vote.] renewable energy facilities or [Passed Senate and referred to · HB 2736, 2715 and 23192319. devices within Oregon’s territorial House Health Care Committee] sea. All relating to genetically · SB 373373SB - Requires engineered plants or material. coordinated care organization to [These Bills will regulate the use provide oral health care through of GME/GMO use in Oregon with contracts with dental care 12

meaning given in rules adopted organizations unless no dental Rodeo board members and Committee on 4/17 with -4 by Department of Veterans’ care organization provides care in support group came to the amendments.] Affairs geographic area served by Capitol and visited Senators from · SB 838838SB – Relating to · SB 11SB - Relating to holidays coordinated care organization. 8 am until the Committee hearing mining. Imposes moratorium and for veterans; and declaring an · SB 572572-Requires572SB hospital at 3 pm. The JV Big Loop a study on certain mining using emergency. to implement safe patient advocates gave great testimony any form of motorized · SB 3535SB - Modifies limit on handling policy. in the effort to stop SB 835 but to equipment. [Passed Committee amount of home and farm loans · SB 132132-132SB Changes certain no avail, Sen. Dingfelder passed with -4 amendments 4/17, to made by Department of documentation that must be the bill out of committee. [The bill Senate for vote. This bill should Veterans’ Affairs. submitted to school administrator passed the Senate 22 to 6 but not be passed. The mining · SB 461461SB - Provides that for purpose of opting out of there is an effort, still in play, to industry and recreation mining Interstate 84 in Oregon shall be immunizations. amend the bill in the House.] are already heavily regulated. Not known as Vietnam Veterans · SB 325325SB ** Extends sunset · HB 3077 - sure how a study will help during for tax credit for practice of rural a moratorium. ] Memorial Highway medicine. · HB 34913491HB - Relating to the · HB 20862086HB - Directs Oregon · SB 608 Requires Natural Resources Columbia River Treaty. Directs State Lottery Commission to Department of Consumer and Governor to report to Legislative establish lottery games to benefit Business Services to adopt form Assembly on matters related to veterans’ education and and standards for enrollee to · HB 26242624HB – Relating to Columbia River Treaty. [This bill economic development. claim reimbursement of out-of- county elections concerning passed out of Committee · HB 24222422HB - Requires network provider charges paid by methods of taking wildlife. This unanimously with -2 Director of Human Services to enrollee. bill will exempt county from state amendments to House for vote.] inform Director of Veterans’ · SB 363363SB Prohibits law banning the use of dogs for · SB 217217SB – Relating to Affairs of receipt of written pharmacy benefit manager from hunting cougars if voters approve water right fees. [This bill died in information from member or creating administrative or county measure proposed by Committee on 4/17.] veteran of uniformed service only financial incentives to encourage initiative petition or referral by when authorized by member or insureds to obtain prescription county government. [This bill veteran and upon Transportation drugs from mail order pharmacy passed out of Committee with -2 implementation or upgrade of instead of retail pharmacy. amendments and goes to House electronic delivery system. for voted.] · HB 3049 - Permits · SB 402 Specifies · SB 833833SB – Relating to · SB 8383783SB – Relating to fish Department of Transportation to requirements for reimbursement documents issued by the protection. Creates Fish Passage issue veterans’ recognition of covered drugs by pharmacy Department of Transportation. Restoration Subaccount within registration plate to Gold Star benefit manager. The Bill will allow Department of Fish Passage Fund. Dedicates Family member who is sibling of · HB 34033403HB - Establishes Transportation to issue short term subaccounts moneys to certain person who was killed in action nutritional requirements for food driver license or short term driver projects benefiting fish passage. in armed conflict while serving in and beverage items sold in public permit to applicant who does not buildings. Allows certificate for installation Armed Forces of United States. of hydroelectric power provide proof of legal presence in · HJM 1414HJM - Urges Congress United States but otherwise has generation on or in certain Jim Welsh, Lobbyist to enact legislation permitting complied with all requirements negotiation of drug prices and conduit delivery systems to provide for annual payments to for license or permit and has rebates on behalf of Medicare resided in Oregon for more than recipients subaccount in lieu of installing fish passages. [This is one water/ one year. [The Capitol filled with fish bill that didn’t have any visitors to respond InsuranceInsuranceInsurance detractors, and sponsored by Sen. overwhelmingly in support for Johnson – passed to Senate for this legislation. The bill passed out vote ] of Committee with -14 · SB 678678SB - Relating to · HB 22592259HB – Relating to amendments and will go to exclusive remedy protections of water fees. Increases transaction Senate for vote.] workers’ compensation statutes. fees for WRD. [The bill was · SB 408408SB - Establishes Extends exclusive remedy passed out of Committee with -3 presumption that certain existing protections of workers’ amendments and subsequent unpermitted approach roads compensation statutes to referral to W & M Committee. The have Department of partners, limited liability company final decision for all fees will be Transportation’s written partners, general partners, limited made by W & M Committee.] permission. Good bill that Kendell Phillips OSG Lecturer liability partners and limited · SB 846846SB – Relating to resolves some long standing partners. [This bill passed out of northeastern Oregon water disagreements with DOT. Committee unanimously to supplies. This bill requires Water Senate for vote. OCA is Resources Department to VeteransVeteransVeterans The Lecturer’s supporting this bill] establish Umatilla Basin Water Storage Program for developing ReportReportReport LegislationLegislationLegislation water supplies in northeastern · HCR 33HCR - Recognizing Oregon. [Passed Committee on Korean veterans for their service Brothers and Sisters, 4/17 and goes to Rules during Vietnam War. · HB 27102710HB – Relating to Committee.] · HCR 2323HCR - Recognizing The time is rapidly drones. There wrere comments · SB 839839SB – Relating to service and sacrifice of atomic approaching when we will on this bill relating to the water. Establishes Water Supply veterans. gather for the 2013 State Session. concerns of unregulated Development Account. The · HCR 2424HCR - Expressing One of the fun things we do at collection of the data and Governor wants the bill for support for creation of Veterans Session is the contests that we information gathered by funding water projects from new Treatment Court in all judicial have for the Lecturer’s and other government, from private citizens available water and it could districts. departments. I’ve been thinking and their property for example, become a template for available · HJM 11HJM - Urges Congress that it might be a good time to and the unfettered use and water not only in the Willamette to overturn United States remind all of our members of the sharing of such data and system, but in the Columbia, also. Department of Veterans Affairs contests we have in the Lecturer’s information. [The Bill, with -1 They establish water regulation prohibiting provision department. For the most part, I amendments, will be passed on conservation projects as a priority of service or therapy dogs for have tried to keep the contests to the Senate for further to address social, cultural, veterans with emotional and pretty much the same as in years amendments including those environmental and economic mental disabilities. past. However, at our meeting recommended by OSG Lobbyist] benefits and 25% for in-stream · HB 2633 - Defines last June, we decided to add one · SB 835835SB – Relating to use which seems to add up to “honorable conditions” with category to the Photography activities that involve livestock. more when considering the three regard to honorable discharge contest: Potpourri (see below.) The Jordan Valley Big Loop new beneficial uses. [Passed status of veteran as having So, here they are: 13

Art Contest entry; 3. Must be entered by noon have name, address, and Grange November, where they will on Monday at state session. on entry; 5. Entry must be sent to represent Oregon and perform in Categories: A. Oils and Acrylics; Prizes: 1st place: $5, 2nd place: the State Lecturer on or before the National Grange “Evening of B. Water Colors; C. Charcoal, $3, 3rd place: $2 June 1st. Excellence”. National Grange Judging: By selected committee Pencil or Chalk and D. Pen and PhotoPhotoPhoto awards each participant $100. Ink. Open to Subordinate/ Prizes: 1st place: $10, 2nd place: Hopefully, this contest recap Community Grange Members. Categories: A. Scenic photos; B. $7.50, 3rd place: $5 in each will encourage a member or Rules: All entries must be original Close-ups; C. Family; D. category members of your Grange to work. Entries must be framed or Pets and/or farm animals; E. Wild Every effort will be made to participate for the very first time, have a firm backing so they can animals; F. Potpourri (Anything present the skits during the talent or you, yourself, to enter again be displayed properly. Charcoal else! This is the new contest!) program. this year. These contests are fun and pencil entries must be Division: Subordinate/ Talent Contest and easy to participate in, and it’s treated for permanency to stop Community Grange members always exciting to try something smudging. Entries must have Rules: 1. Prints only accepted; no Categories: A. Vocal; B. new. Remember, you can also been completed after June of the slides; 2. Frame or backing is Instrumental; C. Variety Acts bring in contest entries from previous year. Computer required; 3. Minimum size 4 x 6 Divisions: All Grange members those Grange members who are enhancement of artwork and inches; maximum 11 x 14 inches Rules: 1. Groups may include not coming to the State Session - nude entries will not be accepted. (including mat, if used) (new Junior Grangers or children too just bring with you the needed Entries must be clearly marked National Grange rules); 4. Must young for membership; however, information for the entry form. with name, address, and Grange. have been taken after July 1, at least half must be Subordinate/ I’ve done it numerous times and Entries will be accepted Monday 2012, (or July 1, 2013 if Community Grange members; 2. it’s always great to see the face morning, and must be entered by applicable); cannot have been Participants need not be of a Grange member who is noon on Monday of state session. entered prior to this year; 5. members of the same Grange; 3. homebound when you present Prizes: 1st place: $5, 2nd place: Participants may enter all Taped accompaniment for vocals them with a ribbon they have $3, 3rd place: $2 in each categories with different photos; must be instrumental only; 4. Live won at State Session. Every category. 6. No more than two entries will accompanist for vocals need not member can participate even if they can’t make it to State Session. Flyer Contest be allowed in each category; 7. be a Grange member; 5. No Print may be made by commercial taped accompaniment for Good Luck and I look forward to Categories: A. Handmade, process; but must have been instrumentals; 6. Sign language seeing you all at the State Session promoting Grange activities; B. taken by entrant; 8. Color and/ will be permitted in the variety act in June! Computer generated, promoting or Black & White photographs category. Two weeks notification Grange activities. will be judged together in each must be given prior to the Fraternally Submitted, Divisions: Subordinate/ category; 9. No professional competition, so that a sign Kendell Phillips Community Grange members photographers may enter; 10. language judge can be at the OSG Lecturer Rules: 1. Size - Up to 10 x 14 Must have name, address, and performance; 7. Maximum time is inches; Made of material suitable name of Grange on entry; 11. six minutes; 8. Each participant for posting on billboards or Must be entered by noon on must perform at their windows; Must have name, Monday of state session. Subordinate/Community address, and Grange on entry Prizes: 1st place: $5, 2nd place: Grange; 9. Subordinate/ form; Must be entered by noon $3, 3rd place: $2 in each category Community Granges are not on Monday of state session. Note: One “Best of Show” photo limited to one entry per category; Prizes: 1st place: $5, 2nd place: will be selected to be sent on to 10. Subordinate Lecturer must $3, 3rd place: $2 in each National Grange for judging. The notify the State Lecturer by June category. National winners will receive: 1st 1st of performers from their place: $100, 2nd place $75, 3rd Grange; 11. Judging will be held Poster Contest place $50 from the National at the State Grange session in Sandi and Bob Ludi Grange. June. Contestants must make Categories: Handmade, Oregon State Grange their own arrangements for Membership Co-Directors promoting Grange. Open to Pen In Hand Writing attending state session; 12. Subordinate/Community Grange Contestants must check in with members only. Rules: 1. Categories: A. Poetry - any the State Lecturer at least two Membership Materials of any type or color subject; B. Tell the Story – “My hours before the state contest suitable; 2. Size 30 x 36 inches; 3. Grange...” ReportReportReport takes place; 13. Entrant that Must have name, address, and Division: All Grange members represents Oregon in the Grange on entry; 4. Must be Rules: 1. 500 words maximum; Hello Grangers! National Grange “Evening of entered by noon on Monday of 2. Both categories may be Excellence” (talent) show will not state session. entered; 3. Must be original work; Have you bought your raffle be allowed to compete in the Prizes: 1st place: $5, 2nd place: 4. Entry must be typed on 8 ½ x ticket for a Kindle Fire HD 8.9 following year’s contest; 14. Each $3, 3rd place: $2 11 inch paper; 5. Must have Dolby Audio 32GB worth over Subordinate/Community Grange name, address, and Grange on $400.00 including a 2 year PamphletPamphletPamphlet Lecturer must send the name, entry; 6. Entry must be sent to warranty? Tickets are only $5.00 address and phone number of the State Lecturer on or before each and will be drawn at State Categories: Computer generated, their Grange’s contestants to the June 1st. Grange during the Membership promoting the Grange. State Lecturer on or before June Judging: By selected committee Luncheon on Tue.,June 18th Divisions: Subordinate/ 1st. Also, include name and Prizes: 1st place: $10, 2nd place: Need not be present to win. Community Grange members. number of your Grange. $7.50, 3rd place: $5 in each Checks may be made out to the Rules: 1. Materials of any type or Judging Criteria and Scoring: category Oregon State Grange. Six other color suitable; 2. Folded size 3 3/ Personal appearance – (5 Pts); Winning entries will be read prizes will be given as well. All of 4 x 8 ½ inch; 3. Must have name Poise – 15 Pts; Skill of presentation during the talent program. the District Membership and address and Grange on – (60 Pts); Suitability of number – Chairman plus ourselves have entry; 4. Must be entered by noon Skit Writing (15 Pts); Audience appeal – (5 raffle tickets to sell. Contact them on Monday of state session; Pts); by email or phone if you would Prizes: 1st place: $5, 2nd place: Categories: A. Humorous; B. Two points per minute or portion like to purchase some tickets. $3, 3rd place: $2 Soap Opera; C. Any other topic thereof will be deducted from Proceeds from the sale of the Division: All Subordinate Grange total points for all performances ProgramProgramProgram raffle tickets goes to the members going over time limit. Awards: 1st Rules: 1. No more than five Leadership/Membership Fund Categories: Computer generated place: $30, 2nd place: $20, 3rd minutes long; 2. Entry must be for leadership training in helping Division: Subordinate/ place: $10 in each category. typed on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper, to organize, reorganize, and Community Grange members Overall Talent winner will be (with the line spacing of 1.5 or revitalize granges. Rules: 1. Materials of any type or provided with three nights greater); 3. May be written for any color suitable; 2. Must have name lodging and travel fare to the number of characters; 4. Must National Grange session in and address and Grange on contined on page 14 14

Membership Report Continued from page 13 Noah donated green & yellow Our State Membership Euphoria chocolates for the Committee is meeting on Sun., host banquet. Idaho, Alaska, May 19th to finalize plans for State Montana and California also Grange. Contact us or your donated items. District Chairman if you have any Susan needed more questions or suggestions for our background information on our committee to discuss. resolutions to enable her to be better informed when asked by REMINDER: May 15ththth committee members for an DeadlineDeadlineDeadline VeteransVeteransVeterans opinion. Oregon had three (3) Our mission is to provide a skilled, youth attending. 1. Send us a picture of your Committee Report devoted companion to support Directors and Officers Insurance Grange Hall with the “Real and assist a person living with Forms – Each of us was asked Grange” banner displayed on it. Hello Folks I am writing to disabilities — creating a cohesive to complete a certain section of Your grange will be entered into introduce you to the joys of living team focused on building a of life our form and return to Susan. a drawing worth $25.00. assistance dogs this is the of greater freedom and Banners – Roger turned in $50 2. Send us a picture of a veteran’s committee project for independence. cash for the White Eagle grange activity that your grange the year. This entire program is Assistance dogs provide the donation for banner expense. had this year. It will be shown in ran solely by volunteers, that’s perfect combination of Only two (2) banners remain to a slide show at the Membership right all of the money is spent on companionship, obedience, be sold. Luncheon at State Grange. the dogs. The clincher in our usefulness and affection. Persons decision to support them is that with disabilities rely on these E-MAIL DECISIONS: Please send them to: Bob and these dogs will be given to a special animals to perform a Myrtle Grange Trust Fund – A Sandi Ludi veteran at no charge. We will be multitude of tasks and provide request for $500 had been 18275 Myra Ct. seeing them at state session and practical aid. Our dogs also work approved to cover expenses Sandy,OR 97055 there will be a fundraising dinner as dog-assisted and social-support such as fuel oil. on Tuesday night of session, we therapists. Williams Trust Fund – A request No later than May 15ththth!!!!!!!!!!!! are hoping you can attend and When an ideal match is made, the for $4,010 had been approved A new addition this year will be help us support this worthy mobility and freedom the dogs’ for installation of water tank a Membership Conference at program efforts afford, help provide a new and pump. State Grange. It will be on Fri. and profound sense of Bridging the gap between June 21st from 7:30- 8:30am. A independence to the owner, MASTER’S GRANGE REPORTS: short workshop on giving disability and ability. creating a pathway toward a Mohawk-McKenzie/Willakenzie “Elevator Speeches” to non- safer and more empowering way – The attorney should have members will be highlighted. It The Joys of Living Assistance of living. documents ready for a Quit will be totally fun and informative. Dogs (JLAD) is a 501(c)3 non- Again, thank you from the Claim Deed for the former Doorprizes will be given as well. profit organization dedicated to veterans committee, we hope to Mohawk-McKenzie hall. The We hope you will be able to raising and training assistance see you at the fundraising dinner property will be turned over “as attend. dogs and placing them in at state session. is” to the owner. Former positions of service. Fraternally, Mark Schnetzky Willakenzie members were sent See you at State Grange!! letters in September for possible reorganization, but there has Fraternally, been no response from them. Sandi and Bob Ludi 8-page report. The “reaper” Rockford – Negotiations Oregon State Grange funds and “gleaner” funds with between the Grange and the Membership Co-Directors ExecutiveExecutiveExecutive our three investment firms were fire hall were to have resumed reviewed, followed by a on January 3rd. A portion of Committee Minutes discussion on our investment Rockford’s Trust Fund had been Saturday, January 5, 2013 procedures. used to pay attorney fees. Education Report Roger moved to review Don The meeting was called UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Willner’s invoices and consider The best thing any of us can do to order at 9 a.m. by Master National Session – A resolution any portion of them relevant to to better education is get Susan Noah with Overseer Celia asking for a $4 increase in dues Rockford for possible involved. Advocate for better Luttrell, Secretary Phyllis Wilson to National Grange and an concession. Don 2nd. Motion education at all levels. Donate and Executive Committee annual charter fee of $25 to carried. time and assist when ever and members Roger Wilson and benefit National Grange were Elk City – Susan will work on where ever you can. Ask your Don Sether in attendance. both defeated. Susan pledged possible sale of the property this local preschool, elementary , Executive Committee member to strengthen our youth and month. junior, high school, community Malcolm Trupp had an excused junior programs along with Applegate Valley Community collage or even university. If you absence. Also attending were reorganizing or organizing Grange – The new charter will can't donate time then help with Eva Frost, Evelyn Hudson and Granges. Her pledge also be delivered on January 12th. money. Stop at the car wash the Scottie Dickson. The opening included raising $5,000 by Lake Creek Property, Linn local high school program is prayer was led by the Secretary. Oregon State Grange as a County – Property will be sold doing. Stay informed about issues donation to the National for $29,000. that are important to you. If you MINUTES:MINUTES:MINUTES: The minutes of the Grange Foundation to benefit have a question about an issue October 13, 2012 meeting either youth, junior or ask. The best thing we can do to were approved with one trademark protection. No advance democracy is to correction. action was taken on her pledge. promote thinking outside the We spent under $2,000 box. For instance I bet you can FINANCIAL REPORTS: for items for the “goodie” bags think of at least three jobs that did Monthly Summaries - Celia will and spent far less than the not exist ten years ago. The one be making an adjustment for budgeted $1,000 for our two skill that will help do jobs that November. The September, (2) days hosting the hospitality exist ten years from now is October and November reports room. The Junior Degree was problem solving and thinking of will then be basically presented Wednesday evening new ways to do old things. completed. with almost all of the officers Investment Progress Report for hailing from Oregon. Lyle Utt Year Ending December 31, Caroline and Jerry Education Director 2012 – Scottie Dickson led us Freeman donated bottles of Oregon State Grange through his maraschino cherries and Mark 15

Keizer Grange – A proposal rental fee and has a 5-year, written report, he noted that he from the Dept. of detailed rental contract. The feels the Oregon State Grange Transportation should be contract allows for the monthly needs to immediately transfer arriving soon on the strip of meetings, plus eight (8) other ownership on any Grange that land in front of the hall needed events during the year. Susan goes inactive to the Oregon for road improvements. requested a copy of this rental State Grange. Fair Oaks – The charter was contract for review. She revoked December 13, 2012 for expressed concerns with the Derrell Witty – Per his e-mail, failure to comply with request lease being only for five (5) Derrell is working on for various information, years and what would happen reorganizing Rufus (6 people In Memorial including proof that no one if the fair ceased to exist. interested) and Willows was living in the hall. A notice Evelyn thought there could be (proceed after March). Arock was sent to the Master and her an addendum to the current wants to put their regalia and husband to vacate the property lease; Susan recommended a charter in the local museum. Roger Broggie no later than January 16th. lease of 50 years. Susan asked for a written notice Little Deschutes 939 There has been no response Phyllis moved, Don 2nd in the museum as to the value Marcella Chiavaras from any of the members on of this Grange to the that Warren Grange pursue a Azalea 786 any matter. longer term lease with community and that the Coburg – Susan will be Columbia County charter, the last minute book Marvin Dawson contacting them. Commissioners on the 4-H and the treasurer’s books be South Fork 605 Colton-Foothills – Revitalization building on the Columbia brought to Salem. Boulevard is is underway for this Grange, County Fairgrounds before a making plans for the March 23rd Emra Lathrop spearheaded by Membership decision is made on withdrawal “Hands Across the Border” and South Fork 605 Co-Directors Bob and Sandi of money from the trust fund Vale Grange has a very clean Ludi... About a dozen teens for improvements to the kitchen and “upscale” outside Robert F Biggs Russellville 353 attended a New Year’s Eve in the 4-H building. Motion appearance. The restrooms party, along with some other have been redone and the hall carried. Harriet Harris non-Grangers. Sidewalk Repairs – Repairs were used for rentals. Russellville 353 Fairview – Reorganization of made to the sidewalk on the North End is doing well this Grange looks promising east side of the building at a and Rockwall has new siding, Alice Cole after a visit by Susan in cost of $990 to remove tripping windows and the benches from Pine Valley 815 November. hazards. Mt. Fannie have been installed. Klamath/Lake County – Derrell Maxwell Heritage Fundraiser – Hurricane Creek is getting Donna Harrington Witty will try to meet with Nine (9) Grangers volunteered updated lighting and a member White Eagle 683 members this month or in to help. is working on a handicap ramp. Vila Rieger February to get more Grange Woodburn Grange – The State Liberty has new back steps. Sandlake 546 interest. There is only one (1) of Oregon needs to purchase a Elkhorn is doing well as Pomona in District #5 and this 3’ strip of property. It was the is Wolf Creek, which now has a Glenn Burney district is supposed to be general consensus to sign off member who is very Columbia 867 hosting State Session next year. on this after our attorney has knowledgeable on Ford Family North Howell – The Grange reviewed the proposal from the grants. Pauline Burney was to have its charter state. Columbia 687 suspended December 13, 2012 2013 State Session – The Phyllis Wilson – The if certain information was not committee is looking for a new reorganized Myrtle Grange had Laurice Seufert provided to the office. This date site with the Elks Lodge in a well-attended open house in Deer Island 947 has been extended, however, Milwaukie as a possibility at December with 15 non- Ray Wold until Thursday, January 10th. Grangers visiting – none of $600 per day. Washington 313 Rogue River Valley – Members Ag Luncheon, April 9th – This which had ever been in the are moving forward in an effort time it will be strictly an OSG hall. Sixes continues with 7-day- Ben Eckley to build a new hall after an event. a-week activities. The Woodburn 79 arson fire destroyed its hall and Grange Day (April 24th) at the complimentary Thanksgiving all contents this past June. Legislature – The secretary dinner resulted in $250 in Lonna Bramhall Fundraising will be necessary hopes Grangers will car pool or donations. The consolidated Pine Forest 632 and it is hoped to break ground work together to charter a bus Coos-Curry-West Coast Pomona late this spring. Final plans for to attend. is building attendance at its Harold Wilcox Boulevard 389 the hall were to be submitted to Coos-Curry-West Coast Pomona quarterly meetings and new Grants Pass this month. officers have been selected. Consolidation – Continued use Alice Green of #30 for the Pomona will be Chetco will begin its Farmers’ Clarks 261 NEW BUSINESS: ok, but discussion centered on a Markets early this spring, going Warren Grange, Columbia completely different name. This from one (1) day per week to Laverne Campbell County – Eva Frost and Evelyn Pomona will meet in January two (2) days per week for the Rogue River Valley 469 Hudson were present to and consider this possibility. summer months. request money from Warren’s GIA Donation for 4th Quarter, Bertha Malone Trust Fund to improve the 2012 – We received $5,370. ADJOURNMENT/NEXT Lacomb 907 kitchen of the 4-H building at This money is put into our MEETING: The next meeting Winifred Bailey the Columbia County Leadership/Membership Fund. will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Lacomb 907 Fairgrounds where Warren March 30th. Meeting adjourned Grange currently meets. OFFICER/DEPUTY REPORTS: at 5 p.m. Thurman Smith Grangers moved to this Malcolm Trupp - The real Santiam Valley 828 building a few years ago when estate agreement for Franklin Respectfully submitted, it sold its property and the Grange needs to be extended Phyllis A Wilson, Secretary Walter Nash move has proved to be an to September 30, 2013. There Columbia 267 “outstanding” move for them. have been some inquiries but The work to be done will cost none substantive. It was the Glen Graham about $80,000. In addition to consensus that the agreement Rickreall 671 approval from us on its request, be extended to the suggested Stephin Sylvester the Columbia County date. A real estate “for sale” Central 360 Commissioners must also sign has been mounted on the approve the renovation work. Four Oaks Grange property. Sharon Chavran Warren is receiving a Some inquiries, but none Central 360 50% discount on the normal substantive. In Malcolm’s 16

Host Grange Histories 2013 State Session

Abernethy #346 - Clackamas County

15745 S Harley Avenue, Oregon City Meets 1st Monday Oct-Jun, 4th Monday July-September 7:30 pm, Potluck 6:30 pm Abernathy Grange was organized on March 7, 1904 with 67 charter members and was named after George Abernethy, however the original charter misspelled the name as Abernathy. In 1982, the Grange officially changed its name to Abernethy Grange. The first hall was a barn donated by a member. That hall burned down in 1922 and a new hall was built and first used on May 31, 1924. In 1949, the Grange purchased the old Park Place School and property for a new hall. The highway department wanted the land and in 1960 they purchased it. The next new hall was ready for use in June 1961 with meetings held in the basement and the upstairs was used for the first time on May 7, 1962. Since the mid 1990’s, Abernethy Grange has been the home of several square dance groups. The Northwest Vintage Radio Society and Early Ford V-8 Club meet there monthly and have been there for many years as faithful renters. The Grange hall is used by many families for holiday family gatherings. Abernethy Grange supports the Holcomb School with donations to the library and to other worthy causes in the community.

Beavercreek #276 - Clackamas County

22041 S Kamrath Rd, Beavercreek Meets 1st Saturday 1 pm; potluck noon Beavercreek Grange was organized as Central Grange on May 14, 1896 with 30 charter members. The first meetings were held at the local school or members homes until the grange raised $100 to purchase property on Kamrath Road. A stock company composed of Grangers purchased the land and then built a building on it which was rented back to the Grange starting in January 1900. That building was lost to fire in September 1900 and the hall was rebuilt and rented to the Grange for $18 per year. In 1927 the land and building where purchased by the Grange from the stock company and in 1931, the hall as moved to the rear and a new main hall was added at a cost of $2000. The old hall was converted to a dining room and kitchen. In 1973, the membership voted to change the name from Central Grange to Beavercreek Grange # 276. The Grange currently the home of a Boy Scout Troop and the Beavercreek Lions Club. Monthly breakfast on the first Saturday of each month and an Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast are the major fundraisers for this Grange.

Eagle Creek #297 - Clackamas County

24491 Old Eagle Creek Rd, Eagle Creek Meets 3rd Sat 7:30 pm; potluck 6:30 pm Eagle Creek Grange was organized on June 13, 1901 with 25 charter members. The Grange first met in the old Wilburn Hall in Eagle Creek which was located only a short distance from the present hall. In April 1902, a committee was appointed to purchase land and build a hall. The first meeting was held in the new hall on June 19, 1904 and the mortgage paid in full in May 1908. In the 1930, a stairwell has added to the second story and the hall was electrified. In 1948, when the junior Grange was organized a telephone was installed. The Grange hall burned down in 1959 and a new hall, made of concrete block, was built and dedicated on March 10, 1961. The grange hosts an Easter Egg Hunt on the Saturday before Easter, has a sweethearts dinner in February and two flea markets in April and October 17

Frogpond #111-Clackamas County

27350 SW Stafford Rd, Wilsonville Meets 4th Thursday potluck 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm meeting Frogpond Grange was organized on February 12, 1874 and was originally called Tualatin Grange #111 in Clackamas County. In 1973, the Grange voted to change the name to Frogpond Grange In addition to the regular use by the Grange, St. Michael’s Anglican Church holds weekly Sunday services at the Hall. Frogpond Grange is also the home of Wilsonville Theater Company and hosts a 4-H club. Frogpond Grange holds the distinction of having the first female Grange Master in Oregon; Mrs. Lydia Carter.

Harding #122 – Clackamas County

21552 S Fischers Mill Rd, Estacada Meets 1st Saturday Apr-June & Aug; 2nd Sat Jul & Sept 7 pm; potluck 6 pm Oct-Mar 1 pm, potluck noon The Harding Grange was organized on February 27, 1874 and in 1875 the grange seal was purchased for $4.00. The first years were tough and on April 27, 1877, Harding Grange and Viola Grange consolidated. The Harding Grange was closed and not reopened until March 6, 1886. In November 1892, Grangers donated enough funds to being building a new Grange Hall. Harding Grange was the sponsor of the first lending library in Clackamas County and started out with a set of encyclopedia and some other wonderful books. The bookcase to hold these items was originally purchased in 1898 and is still in the Grange Hall. The original hall was torn down a few years ago and replaced with a pole building type structure. Harding Grange has a pancake breakfast and Easter Egg hunt on the Saturday before Easter and a Ham Dinner in the spring and a Turkey Dinner in November. The Annual Flea Market & Garage Sale held in June each year is an important community event.

Maplewood #662 – Clackamas County

25480 S Hwy 99E, Aurora Meets 2nd Tues 7:30 pm; potluck 6:30 pm Maplewood Grange was organized in the Barlow City hall on March 6, 1925. In May 1925 a building was purchased for $500 plus $646 for repairs. The Grange sponsored dances and a 4-H club in the early years. In the late 1930’s the hall was declared unsafe and the membership voted to tear it down and build on a new site. In March 1938, a new site at the Top of the Hill, near Aurora was selected and a new building was built in three months. The Grange is active, making donations to Christmas Food Boxes and renting the hall to a church and a couple of square dance groups. Maplewood Grange annually provides a $500 scholarship to a graduating FFA member at Canby High School 18

Milwaukie #268 - Clackamas County

12015 SE 22nd St, Milwaukie Meets 3rd Sat 7:30 pm; potluck 6:30 pm Milwaukie Grange was originally organized as Milwaukie Grange #200 in 1879 and was closed and consolidated with Evening Star Grange in 1887. Milwaukie Grange # 268 was reorganized on April 28, 1894. Meetings were held at the old grade school and in October 1899, two lots were purchased in downtown Milwaukie to build a hall. The building was completed on November 11, 1933. This building was sold in July 1944 and 4 lots with houses were purchased on River Road. The lots were cleared and one of the oldest houses in town was remodeled to make the Grange Hall with the addition of bathrooms and a main meeting room. This new building was dedicated on June 24, 1956. Today, Milwaukie Grange is the oldest community organization or business in Milwaukie, Oregon. This Grange is almost always in use with a variety of renters including dance groups and churches.

Redland #796- Clackamas County

18131 S Fishers Mill Rd, Oregon City Meets 2nd Thursday potluck 6 pm meeting at 7:00 pm Redland Grange was organized on December 14, 1931 with thirty eight charter members. The first meetings were held in an old building owned by Moulton Sprague. This building burned down in 1932 and the need for a permanent hall was realized. Mr. Sprague donated the land and a basement was start in April 1932. Meetings were first held in the unfinished building in June 1932 and the building was completed by January 1936. Ongoing community service project of the Grange is the clean- up of Hatten and Fisher’s Mill Roads. Redland Grange donates the use of these hall for community and youth meetings and donates dictionaries as part of the Word’s for Thirds to Carver Elementary School Redland Grange is a three time winner of the National Grange Distinguished Grange Award, which honors Subordinate Granges that fulfill their responsibilities as part of the National Grange while excelling in the areas of membership, fundraising, and service to their communities.

Springwater #263-Clackamas County

24591 S. Wallens Rd, Estacada Meets 4th Monday 7:30 pm; potluck 6:30 pm Springwater Grange was organized in 1893. The hall was built along the south side of Wallens Road on land donated by Christopher Guttridge. The first meeting in the new hall was the hosting of Clackamas county Pomona #1. In 1950 and 1951, the Grange built a new hall out of boards that were taken from the Springwater School and old Grange building. A two room building was built out of these boards by remodeling a play shed. The Grange annually sponsors a Community Fair in September and in each February holds a Community Pie Auction to raise funds for their scholarships. In March, the Community Dinner Theater is a sold out event. The Grange is the center of the community and hosts meetings of two 4-H clubs, an annual New Years Day Open House and a Community Halloween Party. One of the important social events is the Annual Strawberry Social held each June which features the largest strawberry shortcake in Clackamas County 19

The Sandy #392 – Clackamas County

34705 SE Kelso Rd, Boring Meets 2nd Saturday 6:30 pm potluck, 7:30 pm meeting The Sandy Grange was organized in 1909. The first Master (President) was Elijah Coleman, a famous mountain man of the Sandy, Mt. Hood area. The Grange purchased a building in the center of Sandy and held meetings there for many years until that building was condemned. Then in 1946, the Grange bought the Kelso Grade School, which was built in 1905. Community Service at The Sandy Grange includes a twice yearly clean-up of a two mile stretch of Kelso Road; school supplies for the students at Kelso School as well as dictionaries for the third grade students. Food is donated to the Sandy Community Action Center to help feed the hungry in the community. Letters and cards are written to veterans in hospitals to help cheer them, especially at holidays. Fund-raisers include Bingo on the 1st and 3rd Friday, dinner at 6:00 pm and Bingo from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm. Pancake Breakfast is the last Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. An “Anything Goes” sale is held the last Saturday and Sunday in April from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. In September each year the Grange sells Curly fries and onion rings at the local Sandy Oktoberfest

Warner #117 – Clackamas County

10100 S New Era Rd, Canby Meets 3rd Thursday 6:45 pm potluck, 8 pm meeting Warner Grange was first organized in February 1874 and met in Oregon City until 1890 when they started meeting at the Spiritual Hall at Camp New Era. In 1920, the land was purchased at the present site of the hall and a new Grange Hall was built. Over time electricity and plumbing were added to the hall.. Warner Grange Hall at New Era is listed on the Clackamas County inventory of Historic Buildings and is a prominent landmark in the area. Warner Grange is activity in the community and provides dictionaries to four schools; Carus Elementary and Philander Lee Elementary, Mill Park Elementary and Portland Lutheran Elementary

Pine Grove #356 –Hood River County

2850 Van Horn Dr, Hood River Meets 1st Tuesday at 7pm It was on December 6, 1905, that the 77charter members of Pine Grove Subordinate Grange No. 356 met at the old Pine Grove schoolhouse, affixed their signature to the official charter, elected their first roster of officers, 16 in number, and were thus officially launched on a career that has endured to the present day. It was the first subordinate Grange in Hood River County. The current Grange Hall originally served as a general store and the upstairs was a community dance hall. Today the Hood River Valley Playhouse uses the upstairs stage for its productions. Over 60 years ago the Pine Grove Grange started the Hood River Valley Blossom Festival, which is held annually the third full weekend in April, with a dinner. 20

Barlow Gate #157 –Wasco County

56960 Market Rd, Wamic/Tygh Valley Meets 1st Thursday 7 pm; no meeting Dec-Feb

Barlow Gate Grange was organized in 1874.

A major project of the Barlow Gate Grange is the Lenore Walters Scholarship Fund which is funded by a dinner held each March. Barlow Gate Grange has their annual Christmas Bazaar the Saturday after Thanksgiving with crafters, food and an appearance by Santa. The Grange participates in the Adopt-a-Highway program and is responsible for cleaning part of the Wamic Market Road.

The Granges holds a famous 4th of July Breakfast; the yearly fundraiser is used to cover Grange operating expenses. It combines great food, a good cause and a get together with friends and neighbors.

The community wide Barlow Trail Rendezvous Days is held on Labor Day Weekend and has a breakfast sponsored by Wamic Rural Fire Department at Barlow Gate Grange - all 3 mornings starting at 7:30am.

Cherry Park #667-Wasco County

1002 Lambert Rd, The Dalles Meets 4th Wednesday 7 pm

Grange was organized in 1925 in Cherry Park Addition to The Dalles, the main streets in that vicinity being Lambert, Bing and Royal Anne Avenues. In 1928 Three Mile Grange consolidated with Cherry Park.

A local magnet for musical talent is the Cherry Park Grange. They offer Saturday night dances on the 1st and 3rd and host the Jammers on the second Sundays. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the first settlement of Pioneers in The Dalles, Cherry Park Grange in May 1952 had made for sale, Historical Picture Plates, depicting scences of early history of The Dalles.

Mosier #234 - Wasco County

900 4th Ave, Mosier Meets 1st Tuesday 7 pm; potluck 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm

The Mosier Grange was established in 1889, met in various locations including the Odd Fellows Hall before purchasing the current building form the Mosier Baptist Church.

The Mosier Grange sells local cherries, with sales running from the end of June thru July. The cherries will be sold from a stand located on the lot at the East end of the Mosier Fruit Grower’s building. The funds generated from the Grange cherry sales are used during the coming year to support the Mosier Grange and community The Grange Hall provides a meeting place for farm and agriculture related groups to meet. The hall is used as the place for the Community Dinner held in April.

The Mosier Grange provides scholarships to local high school seniors, sends Goodie Boxes sent to local servicemen. The Grange also supports the local 4-H groups, the Mosier Community School and the Wasco County Fair. The Mid Columbia Ukulele players meet at the Mosier Grange on the first and third Sunday of each month.

The Mosier Grange has recently been designated as a Red Cross Emergency Shelter 21

Ramsey Park #352 - Wasco County

81184 Dufur Valley Rd, Dufur Meets 3rd Sunday 2 pm potluck

Ramsey Park Grange was organized in 1905.

The Dufur Boys hold a jam session at the Ramsey Park Grange on the first Sunday of the month for musicians of all skill levels. The Grange sells slices of homemade pie at these jam sessions which allows them to maintain their hall. The Annual Ramsey Park Grange Breakfast is held in October with serving happening from 5:00am to 10:00am at the Grange. The Grange also serves a pancake breakfast during the annual Dufur Threshing Bee held every August.

Community Service actitives of Ramsey Park Grange include Adopt- a-Highway for Dufur Valley Road, providing two scholarship to seniors at Dufur High School and hosting the 4-H Awards Night each fall for 4-H’ers in Wasco County.

Washington-Yamhill Pomona

At the April Washington Yamhill Pomona meeting held at Leedy Grange, Mark and Julie Schnetzky were awarded The Granger of the Year. Master, Marilyn Reiher presented the two plaques to Julie, as Mark could not attend that day. Julie was very surprised and thanked everyone for their support. "It is an honor to receive this award, I was not aware that someone was keeping record of what we were doing at Tigard Grange. Nor was I aware that we have done so much." Julie expressed after hearing the letter of application listing all the recent activities and achievements they had been involved with at Tigard Grange, Pomona and State Grange.

Bailey Barks

All you dogs and your people should mark your calendars for June 1st. It’s the Dogs for the Deaf Dog Walk in Jacksonville, and I hope to be joined by some of my Grange family. My parents and I plan on walking and my mom has

set up a donor page on the Dogs Pomona News for the Deaf website, under the name “The Grangers”. She wants everyone to join in by setting up their own page, and joining the Granger group. Together we can raise a bunch of money for this Grange Exchange great organization, while having Julie Schnetzky left, Marilyn Reiher Right a little “leash” time with our families.

This will be my third year joining in the fun with all our canine Morning Star friends (and their people of course). There will be an agility Grange #311 course set up, photos with your people, a silent auction and many door prizes. Where else could Things are moving right along at We are putting together flower We have been making senior bibs you go for a walk and at the same Morning Star Grange #311. pots, potting soil and pansies and and lap-blankets for senior time help people and dogs. We hosted for visitation, Lacomb, giving them to the adult-foster homes. Charity and Santiam Valley were care homes so they can have a We have also been doing some I really hope to see some of you all represented for a good planting party. up-keep on our Grange, and your people on June 1st, in evening. We have donated about fifty refinishing the hall floors, the meantime I thought you We have taken care of the shut- pounds of clothes to the A.B.C. painting the kitchen, and would like this little note, ins and the adult-foster care House, this is a home that helps cabinets and new curtains have homes. For Valentines Day we abused children. It was mostly the building sparkling. Also we A dog is one of the made gift-bags and filled them boys clothes(most of the time hauled in gravel and cleaned up remaining reasons why some with assorted candies and cards, they receive girls clothing so this the parking area and the people can be persuaded to go and for St.Patricks Day and Easter made them especially happy.) We grounds. for a walk. ~ O.A. Battista we made sugar cookies and have collected about one Things have been moving right decorated with frosting and hundred pounds of womens along and that is how we like it. Woof, sprinkles and put them in clothing and this is going to a Sincerely, Dottie (Maas) Bailey decorated jars. shelter for abused women. Andersen-Lecturer 22

Midland Grange Honors two members Siletz Valley #558

Two members of Midland Grange # 781 were recently honored with Completed last October 2012 the Kitchen porch with Garbage/ longevity seals for their service to the Grange. Between the two recycling alcove. “Volunteers” Arnold Schaffer and Jack Stewart they have 100 years of service to the Grange. Eleanor Sukraw completed the work. received her 60 year seal and Phillip Van Buren received his 40 years seal with the Grange. Both have served in many different capacities Siletz Valley Partnership, a Non-profit organization has been writing with countless hours of dedicated service. grants for repairs to the Siletz Grange Hall. This particular grant has also replaced interior lighting, outdoor electrical outlets for vendors, Eleanor has served on State Committee and has held various offices new applicances, and water line replacement. A separate grant for in Midland Grange including Master. Phillip, who is also a member repairs and upgrades to the Furnace are currently being completed. at Jasper Grange, has served in various subordinate offices and on Another Grant submission to replace the roof for a total of $28,000.00 the State level has been on many committees and has been an Officer is in the works. to the Oregon State Grange multiple times Currently he holds the position of Assistant Steward to the Oregon State Grange and is on Thank you, Michelle Schaffer the District 5 Legislative and Veterans committee. Siletz Grange Member

Phillip Van Buren left, Eleanor Sukraw right

Pleasant Valley Grange #348

Frank Knapp, Master of Pleasant Valley Grange #348 presented Brother Royal Gunn with his 40 year pin at their March meeting. Royal and his wife were members of Lents Grange before it merged with Pleasant Valley Grange.

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Wilco Farm Store, Scott Webb donated a grand basket valued at $125 and Tyler’s Automotive, Tyler Ellenson donated 15 - $10 coupons for service to be raffled for the good of the Grange.

Fernwood Grange #770

Open House April 27, 2013 With the leadership of Erich Baisch and the members of the Fernwood Grange, the Hall was in grand form for the Community open house on Saturday, April 27, 2013 for Grange Month!

Signs were up, flag flying proudly, Pomona banner displayed and the Hall was clean in preparation of this ‘revitalization’ Open House. Community was well represented with the Newberg Fire and Rescue, Newberg Police Department, Newberg City Council, Whistle Stop Shetland Farm, Flock and Fiber chairperson – Brandy Chastain, Bide a Wee Farm, Newberg FFA, C.A.R.E., blood pressure check, S & A Irish Entertainment, Corral Creek Bluegrass Band, Donna the face painter, Veterans, Grange Historical Chair – Theresa Thorud. And the Grange members provided free coffee, punch and fresh cookies that were served all day!

The community that attended went away with more knowledge on the Grange, safety, their blood pressure, FFA programs and the awards recently received by some outstanding youth, Irish dance, local products, by-pass project and the community!

Multnomah Pomona #15

September 21, 2013 Multnomah Pomona #15 will meet at 9:30 A.M. at Pleasant Valley Grange 348 Potluck after the meeting 171st & SE Foster Rd, Gresham, OR

November 16, 2013 Multnomah Pomona #15 will meet at 9:30 A.M. at Pleasant Valley Grange 348 Potluck after the meeting 171st & SE Foster Rd, Gresham, OR

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