Oregon Grange Bulletin NON-PROFIT ORG. 643 Union Street NE U.S. POSTAGE 1 Salem, OR 97301-2462 PAID SALEM, OR PERMIT NO. 598 Oregon State Grange BULLETIN February/March 2015 News about the Grange Volume 115 No. 1 Alice Nowicki Appointed Secretary In the last three years, my “just say yes” life philosophy had opened up many opportunities. I have been offered and accepted a new opportunity as your Oregon State Master’s Instruction and Train- Grange Secretary. I take on this ing Sessions Planned for Spring position with great enthusiasm. The State Master’s series of training sessions for new and returning My roots stem from a small rural Masters/Presidents will continue to be held throughout the State. Minnesota community. I have a Invitations for both the Master and Overseer of Community and Pomona Master’s Degree in Education. My Granges have been and will continue to be sent out. Topics to be covered elementary teaching experience has will include: Parliamentary procedure, by-laws, use of the traditional or been in the United States and Japan. alternative Manual, being the facilitator of the meeting and dealing with I owned and operated a small difficult situations. Whether you are a brand new Master/President or a business selling medical uniforms and seasoned one State Master Susan Noah believes you will find information equipment. I retired in 2012 and available to help you and your Grange. Dates are listed for your Alice Nowicki has been appointed moved to Cottage Grove Oregon. convenience so mark your calendars for the event nearest you. to fill the position of Oregon State I enjoy traveling, music, the arts and Grange Secretary at the January reading. I have been a London Pomona/District Date Time Grange 2015 Executive Committee Grange member since 2012. I joined meeting. Sister Nowicki will fill the London Grange to make friends and Tillamook/Lincoln/Clatsop February 7th 10am Fairview position until an election can be held serve my community. I’m currently Polk/Marion February 8th 10am Scotts Mills at the annual convention the end of Pomona Community Service Chair, Benton/Linn February 15th 10am Marys River June. She replaces Sister Phyllis London Grange Secretary and Hood River March 7th 10am Parkdale Wilson who resigned effective the Membership Chair. Deschutes Pomona Counties March 8th 10am Little Deschutes end of 2014. (See State Master’s Coos/Curry/West Coast March 14th 10am Greenacres column for more information). I will serve you to the best of my Lane March 15th 10am Mohawk-McKenzie abilities. I’m looking forward to the Jackson/Josephine/Douglas March 28th 10am Fruitdale Sister Nowicki is a member of new challenge; another great Wallowa April 18th 10am Hurricane Creek London Grange #937 in Lane adventure. “Just say yes.” Baker/Malheur April 19th 10am Missouri Flat County. The following is her Umatilla/Union/Morrow May 2nd 10am Columbia #867 response for information about her. Alice Nowicki Hands Across the Border March 21st ~ Ontario, Oregon April The 27th annual “Hands Across the March has been observed with Is... Border” get together will be held Oregon and Idaho taking turns March 21, 2015 at 1pm at hosting the event. Grange Boulevard Grange #289. This year Boulevard Grange is Month Idaho and Oregon have been hosting. The Grange hall is located taking turns hosting the event since at 3890 Hwy #201, five miles the National Grange met in south of Ontario and a 1/4 of a mile April is Grange Month and now is the time to be planning your Grange Redding, California in 1988. The north of Cairo Junction. The month activities and celebrations. You want to make the extra effort to idea was born for Oregon and Grange hall is wheelchair invite the community into your hall. Granges throughout the country will be Idaho Grangers to join together for accessible. opening their doors to the public for family-oriented events focused on the a social afternoon to share fun, contributions of the Grange in their communities. Take this opportunity to fellowship and – of course – food!! Please RSVP by March 14, 2015 recognize your Community Recognition Award recipients. Every year since then a day in if you plan to attend. Call Val at 541-889-5790 or Karen at 541- You can also make arrangements with your local Mayor or county 889-5809, both have answering commissioners to declare April Grange Month. And remember to share machines for you to leave a both your plans and the outcome with your local media, on the OSG message. Facebook page and website calendar as well as the Bulletin.

INSIDE New Secretary 1 Youth & Young Adults 6-7 Community Involvement 15 Bulletin Deadline Masters Conf. Schedule 1 GWA 8 State Convention 16 April/May issue The Master’s Column 2 The Membership Game 8 Upcoming Pomona Meetings 16 April/May issue Bailey Barks 2 The Agricultural Report 9 Ex. Committee Minutes 18-19 The Lecturer’s Column 3 The Legislative Report 12-13 Oregon Junior Granges 4-5 The Chaplain’s Corner 14 Watch the April issue for: March 10, 2015 Education 5 In Memoriam 14 State Convention Meal info and Grange Month Activities 2 February/March 2015 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org

The me and of course National Master Oregon Grange Bulletin Ed Luttrell and First Lady Celia and Official publication of the Oregon State Grange since 1900 their son Jacob, we had a Master’s Column February/March 2015 representative in the Evening of Volume 115 Number 1 Susan Noah Excellence, Mary Parrott (along with Published by the: [email protected] her sister Dianne), a Youth Officer, Oregon State Grange, Thomas Parker and a Youth 643 Union Street NE Master ~ Oregon State Grange Salem, OR 97301-2462 Ambassador, Lacy Johnston. Also 503-316-0106 our State Lecturer Jeanie Force, FAX: 503-316-0109 I want to start my article this month answers and good humor! We all http://www.orgrange.org by thanking a Granger who has given learn from the exchange of Membership Co-Director Sandi Editor-in-Chief lots of time, talent and service to our information, myself included. Ludi and two members of our Susan Noah organization. Sister Phyllis Wilson Communication team, Marilyn Editor/Advertising Manager made the decision to resign as our In doing research for these sessions Reiher and Suzy Ramm, were in Suzy Ramm Oregon State Grange Secretary at I came across information on the attendance. Suzy spent the week [email protected] the end of 2014 for personal reasons. principles of leadership. How do working as a Communications State Officers Fellow, and our attending Directors Master I want to take this opportunity to you stack up as a Grange leader? Susan Noah thank her for the many years she has Do you have Courage? As a gathered new ideas and information [email protected] devoted to helping the Grange. leader this is the courage to stand to bring to our members. I’m also 503-316-0106 Sister Phyllis has taken on many up for your beliefs, to let others pleased to report that most of the Overseer Celia Luttrell challenges including the office of know where you stand on issues. resolutions we sent on to the [email protected] State Grange Master. I know she Members want to know what you National Grange were adopted or 503-313-1677 will continue to serve the Grange in stand for. Do you accept made a part of National policy. Lecturer Look for a specific report from Jeanie Force any capacity she can. In fact she is Responsibility? This means taking [email protected] currently the Coos Pomona Deputy responsibility for your decisions and Mark as part of our Legislative 503-482-5459

and has assured me she will continue actions. Being a leader you must Committee in this paper. The week Steward in that position, and I’m sure her take the lumps along with the credit. was very productive, and I Wayne Cabler [email protected] activities in her own Grange and You provide the opportunity for thoroughly enjoyed serving as your 541-535-9128 Pomona have not slowed down. So your members to grow as leaders, National Pomona, such an honor! Assistant Steward as she takes a breather from the you help them to be successful by Phil Van Buren [email protected] tasks of the State Grange please join mentoring them and you encourage I’m looking forward to traveling 541-883-8490 me in thanking her for her dedication them to take care of themselves. around the state this spring and hope Lady Assistant Steward and devotion to the Grange! Do you offer Encouragement? to have the chance to meet and visit Louise Holst Do you empower others by with many of you. The conferences [email protected] 541-883-8490 Just as I know we will miss Sister delegation? You cannot do are on my schedule, are they on Phyllis, I also know our members will everything yourself. You must give yours? Chaplain Peggy Fine welcome our new State Grange others the opportunity to try their [email protected] Secretary, Sister Alice Nowicki of hand at leading. Ask their opinion, 541-673-0369 London Grange. I certainly encourage them to take on new Treasurer Sarah Kingsborough appreciate Sister Alice stepping up challenges and find a place for all [email protected] and taking on this job. I know she your members to display their 414-510-0469 will give us the dedication and talents. And finally, do you work Secretary excellent work we have come to toward your own Improvement? Alice Nowicki [email protected] expect! Teaching others also helps you 507-230-9073

toward your own goal of personal Gatekeeper So 2015 has started out with some improvement and learning from the Jesse O’Dell [email protected] changes, but I hope the Oregon State past can often help you with your 503-580-8410 Grange will go on to enjoy a fruitful decisions in the future. Ceres and productive year. I am starting Beverly Doescher the year with a series of conferences Since I didn’t take the opportunity [email protected] 541-837-3430 designed to help the Master or in the December paper to tell you President in the role of the leader of Pomona about the National session, I realize Eva Frost the Grange. The first one went very I should now. Oregon was well What did our State Master ask Santa [email protected] well, with lots of questions and represented, along with Mark and for this year at the holiday open house? 503-816-8904 Flora Cookie Trupp [email protected] 541-686-0583

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Executive Comm District #2 Don Sether [email protected] 503-829-2756 How are your New Year resolutions 2. Walking strengthens your Hippocrates said “walking is man’s Executive Comm District #3 going? Did you resolve to walk the heart if you are male. best medicine” which goes right Roger Wilson along with “Dog is man’s best [email protected] Dog more? You do know you 3. Walking strengthens your 541-276-3778 should have, right? Getting more heart if you are female. friend”. So I say combine the two Musician exercise should be at the top of 4. Walking is good for your and have a great walk with a great Claudia Boswell [email protected] everyone’s list and what better way brain. friend! 509-466-0119 to do that than by walking with your 5. Walking is good for your Webmaster best furry friend! bones. Woof, Bailey Marilyn Reiher [email protected] 6. Walking helps alleviate 503-430-8582 According to MedicineNet.com symptoms of depression. Mom’s note – The above SubscriptionsSubscriptions: (yes, Mom helped with the 7. Walking reduces the risk of information came from the Members: Minimum annual dues $45 includes computer stuff) the top ten reasons breast and colon cancer. website MedicineNet.com. For $1.90 for 1 year subscription to walk are: 8. Walking improves fitness. more complete information please Non-members: $15.95 per year/2 years $30.00 1. Walking prevents type 2 9. Walking in short bouts check with your own doctor U.S. POSTAGE Diabetes – just walking 2- improves fitness too! before starting any new exercise PAID routine, no matter what Bailey SALEM, OR 1/2 hours each week can 10. Walking improves physical PERMIT NO. 598 reduce your risk by 58%. function. says! 3 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org February/March 2015 Garibaldi Songwriter Takes First The Place in International Songwriting Lecturer’s Column Contest Country Music Category Jeanie Force LONDON – Garibaldi musician, contests, the Grand Prize Winner — [email protected] singer and songwriter Joe Wrabek’s which they haven’t announced yet Lecturer ~ Oregon State Grange song “Playing in the Ruins” took first — gets most of the real goodies,” place in the UK Songwriting Contest he added. Congratulations to all the newly The new Lecturer’s handbook is Country Music category this month. elected or re-elected Lecturers. complete and will be available at our In a recent blog post, Wrabek Your position’s primary duty is to conferences. We will have CD’s “I’d heard, though I’d never been wrote: educate and inform the members in for the Lecturer’s and the handbook able to prove, that them Brits liked “The biggest reward, for me, is to an enjoyable fashion. will also be available on the Oregon American country music,” said have made it this far in what I State Grange website. Wrabek, whose two-step tune think is a pretty big competition, Since we are at the beginning of a sufficiently impressed the likes of with a lot of entrants. I’ll add it new year this is the time for planning We have four remaining former producers of music by Elton to the (short) award list in my ‘Joe activities and programs. I hope your conferences and I hope to see you John, Sting, Mariah Carey and Paul Is Great!’ brochure, and do my Grange has set goals for 2015 and at one of them. They are being held McCartney to earn first place in the best to parlay the additional part of that should be how your at the following Granges: February Country Music category of the famosity into more gigs. And Grange can impact your community. 21 - Greenacres, February 22 - contest. having actually won something — Salmon River, April 11- High Desert for the first and only time this What are your goals as Lecturer this and April-12 White Eagle. More Wrabek is a former government year — does encourage me to year? Having a Lecturer program at information can be found at the administrator and, for two years, enter more contests. Somebody each meeting? Planning an Open State Grange website and news reporter. Through the years, actually thinks something I did House? elsewhere in the Bulletin. he has written, performed and was good.” recorded his original songs, most of which feature his humorous, story- Of “Playing in the Ruins,” Wrabek centered lyrics paired with country wrote: music. He plays solo and with local “And it was a fun experiment. bands Coaster, Deathgrass, the Deep Things like the end of Gospel Trio and Tico Marimba at a civilization as we know it aren’t variety of local venues, and last year the usual subject matter of won the Oregon State Grange talent country music — but in my contest, which allowed him to opinion, they should be: Since represent the state at the National country music is way more literate Grange Competition in New than most other genres, it’s a good Hampshire. vehicle for discussing these things.” The UK Songwriting Contest, launched in 2002 in London, is one Read Wrabek’s blog here. http:// Lecturer Jeanie Force provides information at the District #3 of the world’s longest-running joewrabek.wordpress.com/ conference January 17th at Beaver Valley Grange. 24 members songwriting competitions. Thanks in attended the conference and came away with great information. part to the support of BBC Radio, Article originally published by the many of its entrants have received Tillamook County Pioneer - 12/ airplay. Other contestants have gone 27/2014 and republished here with Joint District Committee on to write songs for television permission. series, events and major recording Conferences Scheduled artists. The first two of six district conferences were held on January 17 at Beaver Valley Grange Of Wrabek’s winning entry, “Playing and January 18 at Sauvie Island Grange. in the Ruins,” the UK Songwriting GWA Director Margaret Clute, State Lecturer Contest website reads, “The Jeanie Force, Community Service Director winning song in the Country Eva Frost and Membership Co-Director Sandi Category this year is ‘Playing In The Ludi presented the conference. Legislative Ruins,’ by U.S. songwriter Joe Director Dean High was the guest speaker at Wrabek. In previous years the Beaver Valley and State Master Susan Noah Country (category) winners have at Sauvie Island. A lot of sharing was done been classic country songs or pop/ and people went away with many good ideas country crossover, but this year the to “Get Involved” and to take back to their judges went for something very Granges. different. Joe describes himself as a ‘traditional’ country songwriter, and The Communications, GWA, Lecturers, this very simple recording reminded Community Service and Membership Country Music Award-winning UK committees will continue to hold joint Songwriting Contest judge and conferences this spring. Look for your district country expert Lucie Diamond of scheduled below. These conferences are open some of the early country artists. The to all Grange members. Each will start at 10am song’s very traditional style and and a light lunch will be provided. If you recording provides a striking contrast missed the one held in your district or have a to (its) futuristic post-apocalyptic conflict on your upcoming date, please vision.” consider attending one in another district. District #1, Sat. Feb 21 For being a first-place winner in the @ Greenacres Grange UK Songwriting Contest, Wrabek District #2, Sun. Feb 22 received free memberships in SongU @ Salmon River Grange (“which teaches songwriting,” he Brother Joe is a member of Fairview Grange #273. He District #5, Sat. Apr 11 said) and the International Guild of was the 2013 Overall Winner in the OSG talent contest @ High Desert Com. Grange Songwriters, among other and represent Oregon in the Evening of Excellence at the District #6, Sun. Apr 12 organizations. “As usual with these National Grange Convention in New Hampshire. @ White Eagle Grange 4 February/March 2015 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org The Juniors collected 23 stuffed animals. These were donated to the Oregon Junior Granges Oregon Chapter of SAFE (Stuffed Animals for Emergencies) a non- profit organization which collects stuffed animals and other items Charlotte Taylor which are then given to fire and police departments. [email protected]

Junior Director ~ Oregon State Grange In December the Junior Committee the program you can send donations was present at the annual State to the Oregon State Grange, Attn: Headquarters holiday party. The Junior Department. Juniors enjoyed decorating miniature gingerbread houses and gingerbread As always, be on the lookout for ornaments for the tree. We also information for our next jamborees. collected and donated 23 stuffed I am currently working with Lillian animals to SAFE (Stuffed Animals Booth, National Junior Director to for Emergencies). set up a leadership training conference this year. Join us on the The Junior Committee has some Oregon State Junior Grange great ideas for 2015, but we will Facebook Page to get current need your support! As we prepare information on what we’re doing or more events for our Juniors we are check in at orgrange.org/juniors for Several Junior Grangers always seeking volunteers. The news and updates. had a great time making Junior Committee still has three mini gingerbread houses district seats vacant, and is also at the Oregon State looking for volunteers to help with Grange Open House, State Session. Please contact me or December 14th at the State Master Susan Noah if you are headquarters in Salem. interested. If you can’t be there in body, but would still like to aid 1+ Junior Program Takes Off in Oregon By Suzy Ramm obligation and two Junior DCI Communications Fellow applications were sent to each subordinate Grange. Last year the Junior Grange 1+ program was approved, allowing It was the headline of the Junior Subordinate Granges to have Directors column in the March state individual Junior members join their paper and directions on how to ranks and take advantage of all the report these new members were Junior Grange has to offer. included with the quarterly report Several Granges have seen this form when it was sent out. Riverdale Grange #731’Junior program as a great benefit. members Austin, Audrey and Soon the State Grange office started Aurianna VanHouten, with their In Oregon, 32 children have joined hearing from Granges taking in grandpa John Fine, show off a the Junior Grange as 1+ members Junior members. Junior Members Wanted poster across 18 different Subordinate at their December meeting. Granges. Noah said two Pomona Granges in - BarattaPhoto the state are working to gather the “Once the 1+ Program was adopted individual Juniors in their local at last year’s National Grange Granges in to Pomona Junior Convention Oregon got right down Granges. Expectations are for Oregon State Junior Program to work, figuring out how to another one or two to do the same. Introduces 2015 Theme implement it in our state,” State Master Susan Noah said. “I am “I think it’s a really great program This year the Oregon State Junior Program theme is “Care. Connect. extremely pleased with the success that opens the Junior Grange up to Celebrate.” The National Grange theme is “Join Us Now In Our Red of the 1+ Junior Program in our more children. I hope when others Shoes”. state.” hear the success we’re already seeing in our state, they will work to Noah said during the first quarter, a promote the program in their states Displaying kindness and concern for others is one of the noblest attributes synopsis of the program, the Junior as well,” Noah said. a person can possess. Juniors have a great capacity to care about their community and environment. What they are often lacking is outlets that foster this attitude. We want to provide more opportunities for Juniors to get involved and give back both as individuals and on a statewide level.

With the individual membership program it becomes especially important for us to host events where Juniors can connect with others across the Ada Grange #570’s state. Fellowship is a cornerstone of Grange membership and the Junior newest Junior Grange program is no exception. Friendships formed now can last a lifetime and member is Jordan help Juniors grow into confident adults. Williams. Jordan is Ada’s third Junior member under the new 1+ Junior Every day it is important to celebrate the successes of all these amazing Program. Jordan’s people. Whether it’s the achievement of an individual or the group effort of grandmother, Ada all, we need to reward and recognize the hard work each Junior puts forth. member Kim Holden, Adding fun and excitement to what we do ensures happy and well-rounded stood up with her during Juniors. the Junior obligation ceremony on December So come, join us now in our red shoes! 13, 2014. 5

Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org February/March 2015 Oregon State Grange Junior Grange Junior Session 2015 GameGame DayDay The annual Oregon State Grange Junior Session will take place in Pendleton, Oregon June 29th through Benton Junior Grange and the a Pokémon card game tournament, July 3rd. Many activities are planned for the benefit of the Juniors in Oregon State Junior Grange scavenger hunt, cooperative outside attendance. These include educational tours, various contests, and the Committee will be hosting a Game games and prizes. Lunch will be conferral of the Junior Degree by the State Junior Officers. Day for all Juniors. Fun for kids included. ages 5-14. The event will be at th Participants for all contests must sign up in the Junior Room at the State Saturday April 11 Parents/Guardians: RSVP is Grange Convention by 1:00 pm on Monday. This includes, but is not Fairmount Grange required. Please email limited to, talent contest, public speaking, crafts, and creative writing. 835 North Albany Rd. NW [email protected] to register your Albany, Oregon child(ren). Please let us know if your We encourage delegates and attending members to visit the Junior Session Drop off time is 10am and pickup child has any allergies or restrictions. during the week. There will be many activities that Grangers can take part time is 4pm. (Parents are If your child requires late drop off or in and we encourage all in attendance to keep their eyes and ears open for welcome to stay and enjoy the early pickup include that information what the Junior Grangers are up to. fun.) Free for all kids! so we can ensure they get the most fun from the day and are ready to go State Junior Officers Activities will include board games, when you get there. Children ages 5 to 14 may apply to be on the State Junior Officer Team. Washington-Yamhill Pomona Applications submitted before April 1st to the State Junior Director meets 3rd Sunday ~ 2pm will be given first consideration. However, applicants will be accepted Leedy Grange for all vacant offices until the first day of state session. The committee Contact: Marilyn Reiher will select the State Junior Officers and will inform the applicants of the 503-430-8582 office for which they have been selected. [email protected]

All officers will need to attend the State Junior Convention Monday through Benton Pomona Lane Pomona Friday. Officers with speaking parts in the opening, closing, and meets 3rd Sunday ~ 1pm meets 2nd Saturday 1-3 degree work are required to have their parts memorized upon arrival Fairmount Grange Mohawk-McKenzie Grange at the State Grange Convention. For the conferral of the degree Contact: Lyle Utt Contact: Liz Dehne Wednesday morning, male officers will be required to wear a solid-colored 541-361-8515 541-746-9974 full sleeve button up shirt, black slacks, and nice shoes. Female officers [email protected] [email protected] will be required to wear a solid colored blouse, knee length black skirt or black slacks, and nice shoes. The Education State Junior Officer Application 2015 Mail completed form to: Committee Lyle Utt 643 Union Street NE, Salem, OR 97301 [email protected] or email to: [email protected]

Name: ______Age: ______Education Com. Director ~ Oregon State Grange Address: ______Common Core and College Cost City: ______State: _____ Zip: ______You may ask what does Common repay. Core have to do with college cost? Phone: ______email: ______Common Core is a set of clear Grange: ______Over fifty percent of Oregon high college- and career-ready standards school graduates have to take for kindergarten through 12th grade Junior Grange activities I have participated in this year: ______remedial courses when they get to in English language arts/literacy and college. Tuition and textbook costs mathematics.Adoption of Common ______have skyrocketed. Taking Core raises the bar for K-12 ______additional classes will likely cause education and ensures that a college these students to acquire more debt bound student has the required skills First Choice of Office: ______that will take years for them to and knowledge. Why I would like to hold this office: ______Forest Grove Grange #282 Gives ______Dictionaries to Eight Schools ______(add an additional sheet if you need more space) Second Choice of Office: ______Third Choice of Office: ______

I understand that it is my responsibility to memorize my assigned part prior to the beginning of state session and I am committed to achieving this expectation.

Junior Signature ______Date ______

I understand that my child is required to memorize his/her part prior to the start of state session. I also understand that my child will need to attend state session for the entire week as well as meet certain dress John Knox of Forest Grove Grange #282 is busy handing out codes for the conferral of the degree on Wednesday. If I have any dictionaries to third graders in Forest Grove with the help of the questions or concerns I will reach out to the State Junior Committee principal. Forest Grove Grange passed out 528 dictionaries to the prior to the start of state session. six grade schools in the Forest Grove School District and two private schools in the Forest Grove area. Each year the children look forward Parent/Guardian Signature ______Date ______to receiving the dictionaries as much as the Grangers do passing them out. 6 February/March 2015 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org Oregon State Grange Youth Officer Application Due to the State Youth Directors by March 30st,, 2015 Grange Youth & Name: ______Young Adults Age (on Jan. 1, 2015) ______Scot & Clare Jacobson Address: [email protected] ______Youth Directors ~ Oregon State Grange Grange: ______Wow! Getting used to writing 2015 regarding the Grange and to Pomona: ______is a real challenge for me. This year encourage FFA members to Phone: ______email: ______is off to a running start. Here’s to all consider becoming Grange the Youth Chairmen: Please report members. If your Grange has a FFA What, if any, financial aid do you request from the Oregon Youth Activity to your Subordinate Grange Chapter at your local High School, Fund? (Depends upon the availability of funds. Any financial aid meetings the following information: you might benefit from having FFA acceptance implies you will participate in ALL youth activities.) members join your Grange. Please State Youth Officer Applications will take a few moments to contact us, Will you require youth housing? " Yes "No be due to the State Youth Director’s so we can have your particular th Will you accept banquet meal tickets? " Yes "No by March 30 . The State Youth Grange information to pass out to At this time, have you been designated as a delegate by your Grange? Officers are ad hoc ambassadors for potential members. Why wait for " Yes " No the Oregon State Grange. They the FFA Convention. You can reach To assist the state youth team in making youth officer assignments, please work within their own communities out to your local High School and share your preference for which offices you wish to be considered for promoting Grange activities, but are find out if they have a FFA Chapter. also utilized throughout the year at Your Grange can put together some 1. ______2.______local community events promoting information and present it to that 3.______the Oregon State Grange. Some Chapter. Remember, they will most Briefly explain your first choice. examples are: Community Parades, likely not seek you out, therefore you ______Celebrations, Open Houses, need to be active in your Conventions, Ag Fest, FFA membership recruitment. Another ______Convention, and other events as idea would be for your Grange to ______invited by local Subordinate allow the local FFA Chapter to hold ______Granges. The State Youth a banquet at your Hall. Getting List current Grange Office(s) or Committee(s) held. Includes Subordinate Committee will select the officers someone in the door, allows you to and Pomona, please acknowledge any committee chairs. based upon their applications. The begin the recruitment process. State Youth Directors will then Discuss this option at your next ______contact the selected winners. Youth Grange meeting. ______Officers are required to attend the ______Oregon State Grange Convention, In closing, please pencil in on your List previous Grange Office(s) or Committee(s) held. Includes which will be held in Pendleton from calendar the third weekend in July th Subordinate and Pomona, please acknowledge any committee chairs. June 29 through July 3rd. The State for the annual Oregon State Grange Youth Department will assist with Youth Campout. We are looking to ______housing during the session and some hold this event at Suttle Lake in ______meals. Please contact us if you have Central Oregon. More information ______questions. will follow. What Grange contest/activities have you or are you planning to The Oregon State FFA Convention We encourage you to make the most participate in? ______will be held in Silverton on March of each meeting you attend, and try ______21st and 22nd. The Oregon State and invite someone new each month ______Grange will have a booth at their to join you at your meeting. What National Achievement Awards have you or are you planning to convention to pass out information accomplish? (Applications submitted with a completed National Trivia Challenge or two national achievement awards will receive Springwater Grange Youth preference in office assignments … OSG financially supports the youth officers and, in turn, youth need to support the program at Host FFA State Officers large.) In late fall, Oregon FFA State A welcoming potluck with the ______Officers covered the state, visiting chapter families was held on Sunday all the FFA Chapters in Oregon on evening. Then the officers went home ______their annual Leadership Tour. On with Springwater Grange and FFA ______November 30th and December 1st members Brandon and Thomas I agree that if I am selected to be a Youth Officer, I will attend all it was Colton FFA’s turn for a visit. Parker. The next day Ian and scheduled practice sessions and be prepared to open State Grange The state officers visit in groups of Meghan provided different Session on Thursday morning. I further agree that if I have a two. President Ian Oppenlander and workshops for each of the speaking part, I will have it fully committed to memory and recited Sentinel Meghan Stadeli (She was Agriculture and Exploring Career to my Pomona or Subordinate Master by June 1st. Failure to prove the FFA speaker at last year’s OSG Technical Education classes ranging memorization by June 1st can result in forfeiting your youth office. I convention in Redmond.) visited in topic from teamwork and will also wear the proper attire for the opening of the Oregon State Colton High School in Clackamas leadership, to FFA involvement and Grange on Thursday morning. Dress code for the men include: County. Supervised Agriculture Experiences. slacks, button-up shirt, jacket, tie and dress shoes. Dress code for women include: floor length dress (preferably with straps) and dress shoes. (Military dress uniform is allowed/encouraged if serving on active duty). If you need help finding these items, please contact the Youth Director. You are expected to participate in the youth activities (delegate work is the priority) and lend a helping hand to any task requested.

Applicant’s Signature ______Date ______

I affirm the first 4 degrees or welcoming ceremony had been received when this application was signed (initials) ______7 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org February/March 2015 White Eagle Grange #683 GWA Elects Teen as Master Margaret Clute 17 year-old Cole Wilson has been [email protected] elected Master of White Eagle Grange #683 in Umatilla County. Cole has been a Granger all his life, Grange Workers Activites Director ~ OSG attending his first state session when The 2014-2015 contest booklets Prizes: he was just 2 days old and then should be out or is coming soon. A - 1st place $25 joining the Junior Grange at age 5 big thank you to those Granges and - 2nd place $15 and the Subordinate Grange as soon individuals that are sponsoring - 3rd place $10 as he could in October 2010. He is contests this year. There are a few Judging will be by state appointed the son of Roger and Gail Wilson changes in sponsors, rules and prize judges. and Grange is in his blood, being a money so be sure to read carefully. 6th generation Granger on his My goal is to have simular contests All pillowcases will be donated to mother’s side. have the same dollar prize money. our armed forces stationed abroad. Any purchased pillowcases that are Prior to being elected Master he A new contest will be donated will not be judged, but will served three terms as Overseer and PILLOWCASES FOR OUR be gladly accepted. A thank you for one year as Assistant Steward at Cole Wilson, 2014-15 Oregon TROOPS sponsored by Gail serving our country card would be White Eagle. He is currently State Grange Youth Steward. Wilson. a nice addition to accompany the Assistant Steward at Umatilla- Rules: pillowcase. Morrow Pomona. classes since his freshman year of - Pillowcase must be for a high school and has served as a TA standard sized pillow. I look forward to the next two He started out his Grange officer (teacher’s assistant) for the freshman - Pillowcases will be judged on conferences: District #1 on career serving every year as a State welding class. He is active in the workmanship, comfort and Saturday, February 21 at Junior Grange officer, his last year Pendleton FFA and has gotten his appearance. Greenacres Grange and District #2 as State Junior Master. Since Greenhand, Chapter, and State - Fabric print can be appropriate on Sunday, February 22 at Salmon becoming a subordinate member he Farmer Degrees. for a man or woman. River Grange. Bring your questions has been active in the state youth and suggestions for our program. program and has served as a state Outside of school Cole is employed officer every year. He is the current at Hill Ranches Inc., as a ranch hand youth Steward. In 2012 he served and drives truck during wheat as National Youth Chaplain for the harvest. He is also involved with the National Convention in Boise. He Pendleton Roundup working behind also currently serves as District 6 the scenes for the last four years as representative on the State Grange an Usher, helping with the horses, Education committee. and riding in the arena getting the steers and calves out. He gets paid Cole is a senior at Pendleton High for the Usher job but all his work School and will graduate this June. behind the chutes is voluntary. He plans to go to college in the fall Additionally, he helps with the and study Agriculture and Diesel parades getting the contestants Mechanics. He has been in Ag. organized and riding the ATV around Mechanics, welding, and metal giving out water to those in need. State GWA Director Margaret Clute presents material at the district How to Become a National Youth Ambassadorconference held at Sauvie Island Grange in Multnomah County on Sunday January 18th. 28 Grangers attended the conference and came By Karie Blasingame Junior Development Director Lillian away with excellent ideas on how to “Get Involved.” DCI Communications Fellow Booth, Former National Grange Lecturer and New Jersey Delegate Valentine’s Day Honey Cookies Each year we watch as Horizon Pete Pompper and Iowa State Leadership Ambassadors begin the Grange Youth Director Samantha Lizzy Bence - Junior member at process of competing to become a Hanson. Warner Grange #117, 1st place in National Grange Youth Ambassador. Fancy Holiday Cookies - Winter Booth said interviewing the Youth Ambassadors are chosen at candidates “was a definite 1 cup butter, softened National Grange Session and serve opportunity to get to know the 1 cup brown sugar, packed one-year terms. Youth Ambassadors youth.” “They are bright, intelligent, 2 eggs assist the youth director by helping artistic, talented,” Booth said. “I was 1/2 cup honey plan a workshop to be given at the very impressed by how many 1 tsp. vanilla regional conferences throughout the bridged the gap between juniors and 3 1/2 cups flour country, according to National youth. We need that continuity. My 2 tsp. baking soda Grange Youth Development hope is they will continue to grow Director Charlene Espenshade. and step into those leadership skills. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. They help with get acquainted games They have huge potential.” Combine ingredients in this order: at National Session, assist the youth - Cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer. director throughout the week and Pompper said the entire group was - Add eggs, honey and vanilla and blend until smooth with the mixer. emcee youth portions of Friday phenomenal. Hanson observed the - Into this mixture, add flour and baking soda. night’s event. If funds are available, youth throughout session and gave Mix into a thick dough. Youth Ambassadors can be sent to her input to the group. Espenshade Chill dough until firm, approximately 2 hours. other states to represent the National said the interview process can be Pull off small pieces and roll into 1-inch balls.* Grange Youth Department. challenging. “Going through the Place on ungreased cookie sheet. interview is a good thing. It gives [the Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until edges are slightly browned. At National Grange Session, each candidates] skills they need in the Remove from pan and let cool. Horizon Leadership Ambassador real world,” Espenshade said. Once cooled, frost cookies as desired. has a personal interview with the judging panel. This year’s judging Each year, winners are announced *Lizzy pressed the 1" balls into a Demarle mini-heart pan to get the panel included National Grange Friday at the Evening of Excellence. heart shape. 8 February/March 2015 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org The Consider Your Grange Legacy Membership Plan By Michael Martin Bob Ludi - [email protected] National Grange Leadership/Membership Director Sandi Ludi - [email protected] So, you are proud to be a Golden [contributing] hand has crumbled Sheaf member of your local Grange. into dust.” Let your legacy gift Membership Directors ~ Oregon State Grange For fifty years or more, you have redound to your honor, and let your Happy New Year!!!! membership chairperson. We ask been the lifeblood of your Grange. example inspire others to carry on that your Grange in turn choose an What more can you do? You may your wishes and perpetuate our Has your Grange made a New activity, etc. from the booklet, notify say, “I’ve given to the Grange all my Order. Year’s Resolution to gain at least one the District Membership Chairman life. I’ve spent untold hours working new member? In order to that you have made a decision on on the hall, in the kitchen, on the You may make an outright gift to the accomplish this goal, each Grange what activity to implement, and then grounds, marshalled innumerable Grange during your lifetime: should plan activities/events for the a member from the State projects. I’m getting too old to give • Securities (Stocks, Bonds, year. A suggestion would be to try Membership Committee will contact any more.” Mutual Funds) – Buy low and to plan at least three events during your Grange and work with your give high. Gifts of Securities the year, i.e., an educational event, membership to develop and plan Have you thought about your provide both significant tax and a Grange activity that brings the your activity or event. A huge thank personal or familial legacy to your financial benefits, including community into your hall, and a you goes to Cat Thomas, District 4 Grange? It is very common for bypassing capital gains taxes and fundraiser to help out your Grange Membership Chairman for individuals and families to make a providing income tax financially. The more that we as graciously chairing this project. Many planned gift through their estate to deductions. Grangers and Granges do to get the thanks also to those who helped her support their alma mater, or church, Grange name out to the community bring this project to fruition. Much time or some charity that has benefited How can you make a planned gift? the more it will help to grow our and effort was put into this booklet them in their lifetime. Yet, it has INCLUDE the Grange in your estate Grange Membership! and is very much appreciated. become uncommon for Patrons to plans; remember the organization that has, • CREATE a gift that pays you The State Grange Membership Exciting news to share!! Our perhaps, been the most important income (a charitable gift annuity Committee recently developed a National Grange Leadership/ throughout their life – their local or a charitable remainder trust); Membership Idea Booklet that will Membership Director, Michael Grange. • NAME the Grange as a be available for Granges to use as a Martin, will once again be visiting beneficiary of retirement assets guideline to help plan activities for Oregon the week of May 11. More Maybe you don’t even realize you or life insurance. their Grange to ultimately gain new information will be sent to your CAN leave a legacy gift to your members. If your Grange requests Grange via mail and will be on the Grange? There are numerous You can also direct how your legacy help from the State Membership State Grange website and in the next methods that can be created to gift will be utilized by the Grange. Committee on the Quarterly Report, issue of the Grange Bulletin. continue your positive impact on our Your gift can include language guiding a booklet will be sent to your Order. Borrowing from a passage the purpose and intent of your Grange Secretary to share with your Until next time……get your Grange of the officer’s installation, “Your legacy. So, long after you have gone membership. We ask that your Involved with the Community and legacy gift will be held as a memento on to the Great Grange above, your Grange Secretary share with your let’s grow your GRANGE!!!! of your labors long after the influence can still be felt, to the benefit of future generations of Grangers.

Many state Granges have charitable foundations to which you can make a gift that may also benefit you through lower taxes or increased gift credit. As everyone’s situation may vary, it is always advisable to consult your financial advisor or tax preparer for legal advice before making a major financial decision. Contact the National Grange Foundation or your State Grange foundation for additional information.

Memorial Life Memberships Lexington Grange #726 Does your Grange have Memorial whoever is purchasing the Presented Life Memberships as part of the Memorial Life Membership. Life Membership fund? Does With your Grange receive memorial Benefits of a Memorial Life money at the request of a deceased Membership are several. It is a Charter Brother or Sister or their family? way to honor a deceased Brother Oregon State Grange Why not recognize a deceased or Sister, it is a permanent Executive Commit- member and/or convert the memorial, and it will provide a teeman #3 Roger Wilson memorial money received into a continuing, although currently presented the Lexington Memorial Life Membership. small, return to the Grange each Grange Master, Hanna year through the Life Membership Lankford, with their new A Grange or an individual may fund at no additional cost to the charter at the Grange’s purchase a Memorial Life Grange itself. January meeting. The Membership to honor a deceased membership was excited Brother or Sister. The minimum So the next time your Grange has to receive it. The charter fee is $100. However a Grange a Brother or Sister pass away was matted and framed may set the fee for their Grange at consider honoring them with a and ready to hang. a higher amount. The Oregon State Memorial Life Membership. Lexington Grange was Grange will provide a Memorial Applications are available from the reorganized in July 2014. Life Membership certificate to state Grange office and are also The meet on the first either the Subordinate/Community available on the OSG website in Lexington Grange Master, Hanna Lankford Wednesday of the month at Grange or the individual applicant, the forms section under members receives charter from OSG Ex. Comm. member 7pm. info. Roger Wilson. 9 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org February/March 2015 Food Roots Board Selects The Grangers for Director Positions Agricultural Report Jay Sexton Food Roots’ Board of Directors establishing connections throughout [email protected] announced in early January the Tillamook and Clatsop Counties. selection of program staff member He also currently serves as the Lauren Sorg as Executive Director Treasurer of the White Clover Agriculture Director ~ Oregon State Grange and Joel Caris as Development Grange in Nehalem. The 2014-2016 Agriculture the Future Farmers of America State Director. They took over their new Committee is made up of the Convention in Silverton in Mid- positions immediately. When ask about the relations following members: March, the Agriculture Appreciation between a Grange and these types Luncheon at the State Capitol in Founded in 2006, Food Roots has of groups Joel responded, “The District 1: Jason Couch, Phoenix May, and this year’s state session at helped build linkages among Grange has a long history of #779 the end of June. Additionally Ag. farmers, processors, educators, supporting agricultural and rural District 2: Randi Embree, Committee Chairs, along with the agencies, nonprofits, farmers communities, often serving as Keizer #785 and Silverton district chairs of other committees, markets, schools, youth groups, touchstone community institutions. #748 have been visiting subordinate local government and anyone else Community food organizations such District 3: Ed Thurston, Granges to encourage them to send interested in making our local food as Food Roots are working to help McMinnville #31 representatives to the state session economy stronger. Food Roots also rebuild and strengthen rural and District 4: Open in Pendleton to represent their works in partnership with Oregon agricultural communities and, District 5: Jess Holler, High Grange members. Food Bank to create venues where therefore, make natural partners for Desert Community #482 our regional stakeholders can local Granges. While Food Roots District 6: Open Recent agricultural news in Oregon discuss big-picture issues related to works to build economic and At-Large: Vern and Paula includes early indications of lower north coast food and agriculture, and institutional support for local farm Herrick, Walterville #41 than average snowpack, although talk collaboratively about how to and food ventures, Grange chapters there is plenty of time remaining in address challenges and take not only can serve as partners in Contact information is available on the snow year for additional advantage of opportunities. helping to build those supports, they the OSG website and in the OSG accumulation. State Agriculture also can serve the critical function Roster. If you have questions or officials are developing rules for Lauren and Joel share a passion for of providing social outlets and suggestions for the OSG Agriculture hemp cultivation with the legalization well-cultivated community community support for new farmers, Committee please contact either of its production. The governor may partnerships, and they have food entrepreneurs, and rural your district chair or me. use the results of the GMO taskforce established strong relationships with populations as a whole. Working to propose new rules for the co- community members, farmers, and together, we can strengthen rural and I am still looking for representatives existence of GMO and non-GMO partner organizations. Both believe agricultural communities from for districts 4 and 6. If you have an crops. New partnerships are strongly in fostering community multiple angles, and strengthen each interest in Agriculture and would like developing in rangelands supporting involvement in the work and mission other at the same time.” to serve the Oregon State Grange managed removal of Juniper, of Food Roots. please contact me to fill the yielding decay resistant wood Derek Sorg, Secretary at Fairview Agriculture Chair in districts 4 and products, improved rangeland, Lauren joined Food Roots in August Grange explained that both Fairview 6. The time commitment is modest, improved water yield, and improved of 2010 as an AmeriCorps volunteer and White Clover Granges have an including some email and phone habitat for both grazing and and quickly transitioned into ongoing partnership with Food work, and visiting a Grange or two endangered Sage Grouse. managing micro-enterprise and local Roots. Food Roots has in the past in your district to represent the food programing in her most recent hosted workshops and fundraisers Oregon State Grange. Please call or If there are topics of interest you role as the Community Food and at the Fairview Grange and in write me if you are interested. would like to suggest to the Enterprise Development January did a joint fundraiser with Agriculture Committee please Coordinator. In addition to her role the White Clover Grange. They put These last few weeks the Agriculture contact us. at Food Roots, she has served the on a Pie Day fundraising event on Committee has been preparing for past three years as Manager of the January 24th, along with an Tillamook Farmers’ Market until accompanying Heritage Pie Making resigning at the end of 2014. She Workshop on January 23rd, led by continues to work closely with White Clover’s Grange Master, farmers markets in her role as an Marie Scovell. According to White Oregon Farmers Market Clover Treasurer Joel Caris, the Association Board Member. proceeds were split evenly between White Clover (for the new roof Lauren is a member of Fairview fund) and Food Roots. Grange where her husband Derek serves as Secretary. They, along When the organization’s founder, with Food Roots founder, Shelly Shelly Bowe was ask about the Bowe, currently Treasurer of the Grange and these individuals she Fairview, were heavily involved in said “I believe that rural Oregon can the reorganization of Fairview greatly benefit from partnerships Grange in 2013. between Granges, community food organizations and other groups. Lane Pomona Holds Officer Joel joined Food Roots in 2012 as Many of these organizations share a a Board Member, taking on first the commitment to agricultural, good Conference to Start The New Year role of Treasurer and, more food, community and quality of life. On January 3rd, 35 Grange members recently, the Vice Chair position. He It is very exciting to see new attended the Lane County Pomona quickly began leading major leadership stepping up and the Grange Conference for officers and initiatives, such as a successful opportunities that exist to increase members at Irving Grange under the crowdfunding campaign for Food quality of life”. direction of Richard Wyant, newly elected Roots’ North Coast Grown Pomona Master. The day kicked off with program. He has farmed for the past It is exciting to see these Granges a costume party followed by a discussion six years and worked within the local and Grangers working with other officer duties. Snacks were provided and farming community since early 2011, groups to strengthen their some lovely color-wrapped rolls of “tp” growing and raising food and communities. were dispensed to those in costume.

All agreed that getting together with friends www.foodrootsnw.org in the Grange is always time well spent. 10 February/March 2015 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org 43rd Annual Daffodil Festival Held in March at Long Tom Grange Celebrate spring with a drive in the It is a great family event and country along miles of daffodil-lined admission is free. Parking is rural lanes to Long Tom Grange available for handicapped at the #866 where you will find the 43rd hall. Others are encouraged to Annual Daffodil Festival March 21- take the shuttle system from the 22. The Grange Hall is located at Conser Quarry on Ferguson Road 25855 Ferguson Road in Junction to the Grange Hall. So come, rain City. Heralded by Governor or shine. Kulonoski as “Oregon’s Finest,” it includes wagon rides, vendors, huge hot cinnamon rolls, daffodil sales, hot food, a quilt show, raffle, and live music.

Cut or potted daffodils will be available for purchase at Long Tom. This year’s raffle includes a Generac 2000 watt Inverter donated by Balanced Electric, Inc. .This unit may North End Grange Holds Chili be only 120 volt power, but is just Feed and Dessert Auction perfect for camping, watching TV when the power goes out, or North End Grange #820 in Wallowa was good and there was a lot of anywhere you need some portable County held their Chili Feed and auction stuff. Trees, wreaths and power. It’s easy to start and runs like Dessert auction on Saturday, other Christmas items were also for a champ! You can see this at B & I December 6th. More than 60 sale. The Grange made over $1600 people were in attendance. The chili from the one night event. Hardware in Junction City. Valentines for Veterans Each year Goshen Grange #561 makes valentines for the Roseburg VA Hospital. They are then delivered and passed out in person on the day before Valentine’s Day. Valentines for Veterans is a National program that is supported by many Granges throughout the country to honor our American Heroes. It is a very good Linda Wetzell and Dorothy way to say “Thank You” to our veterans. Key delivering items.

Clackamas Youth to Hold Dinner Before 5th Degree Clackamas County Pomona as well as a choice of coffee, tea Grange youth will be putting on a or punch. Cost is $5.00 per fundraising dinner from 6-6:45pm person. Money raised benefits the on Saturday, February 28 at Pomona youth fund for future Milwaukie Grange. A Lecturer’s activities. program and exemplification of the fifth degree will follow. The Menu For more information check them is: meat loaf, oven roasted out on facebook or email them at (L to R) Goshen members Linda Litts, Dorothy Key, and Emily potatoes, green salad, and cookies [email protected] Russell busy making Valentine’s for the veterans hospital. It Was Teddy Bear Toss Time at Hockey Game for Clackamas Grangers Fifty-six Clackamas Pomona earlier in the evening for the Grangers, family and friends majority of the Grangers who met attended the Saturday December in the Home Depot parking lot in 6th Portland Winterhawks Hockey Oregon City and rode in together game. One of the highlights of the on a bus. game was the flying Teddy Bears. It was the Les Schwab Teddy Bear According to the Winterhawks, the Toss where fans are encouraged to sellout crowd of 10,095 threw 10, bring teddy bears and other stuffed 578 stuffed animals on the ice. In animals to the arena and toss them 2012, Winterhawk fans set a onto the ice after the first Portland franchise record with 22,392 score. That score this year came at stuffed animals raining onto the ice. just 2 minutes and 56 seconds into Calgary holds the all-time record the game and set off a cascade of with 26,919 set back in 2009. The stuffed animals onto the ice. players will later deliver some of the teddy bears to patients at local It was a great night of fellowship and hospitals, while the remaining bears fun all wrapped up in a community are given to local children’s 10, 578 stuffed animals hit the ice for a good cause. service project. The fun started hospitals and charities. 11 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org February/March 2015 Giving Joy to Children National Grange Convention Service Project By Lindsay Schroeder DCI Communications Fellow

During the week, members of the National Grange attending the 148th Annual Grange Convention collected stuffed animals as a community service project.

The toys were donated to local children’s hospitals in Cleveland and Akron.

“We have been doing a common service project for several years Lookingglass Grange #927 Hosts now,” 2014 Convention Co-Chair Ed Cochran said. “Across the nation Oregon State Master Susan Noah Friday Afternoon Farmer’s Market every state has donated to this toy prepares to drop stuffed animals From Roseburg just a short drive drive.” into the collection cage at Na- heading west on Harvard Avenue, tional Convention in Sandusky, turning left on Lookingglass Road Located in the Atrium hallway where Ohio. you will come across the the session headquarters were held, encouraged to bring their stuffed Lookingglass Grange Farmer’s Ohio provided a cage for the animals animals for this great event and Market. Open year around on to be put in. The animals were on make a youngster’s stay more Friday afternoons from 3-6pm it display all week. Delegates were “bearable.” is held outside during the summer your man or Ben can hook you up and inside when the cold weather with Blueberries from his arrives. Blueberry Farm. Talk with Erin about hormone-free beef and lamb At the market you will find and honey from Cindy. And don’t Bethany who sells pies, cookies, forget man’s best friend with and bread. Eliee has jams and doggie treats by Joyce. jellies. Moving on is Heather, who has handmade soaps, etc. Special Each week there is a recipe tree gifts can be found at Pam’s crafts. where you can get free recipes. Interested in ready-made meals or The market takes debit and credit gluten free goodies, check in with cards as well as accepts WIC Stephanie and save on cooking. Farmers Market Nutrition But if you want to cook and need Program (WIC-FMNP) fresh vegetables, Tiny is certificates. Lane County Pomona Grange Wins in Christmas Parade On December 6th Lane County Pomona Grange participated in the Springfield Christmas parade. This year’s theme was “Melodies and Memories” and Grangers depicted it through the song “Jingle Bells’” and included a horse drawn sleigh. The float not only took first in the senior division but also received the Golden Wreath Award for best overall depiction of the theme.

Vernon Herrick, left and Susan Noah picked up the award hardware. 12 February/March 2015 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org The Results of Oregon’s Resolutions at Legislative Update 2014 National Convention Dean High Reported by Mark Noah, one of Oregon’s Delegates at National Convention [email protected] Here’s a recap of how Oregon’s Legislation to Prevent Confiscation Legislative Director ~ Oregon State Grange resolutions fared at the 2014 and Registration’(Deer Creek) and National Grange convention last OR-606 ‘Respect for the Flag in Vickie and I recently took a trip to November. At this level a resolution Grange Promotional Materials’ Virginia, North and South Carolina can be adopted, amended, rejected (Washington-Yamhill Pomona) were where we visited important sites of (the term National uses is ‘Adverse’) considered Present Policy. the Civil War. We saw Fort Fisher, or it can be returned to the Grange Appomattox Court House, and that sent it, same as at our State OR-011 ‘Label RGBH Milk’ (Deer Bennett Farm, where General convention. Creek), OR-012 ‘Labeling Foods Johnson surrendered to Sherman. that Do Not Contain GMOs’ We came home with a better However, National has several (Forest Grove & Riversdale) and understanding of why our forefathers additional options. Each committee OR-014 ‘Revoke Patents on felt so strongly that they went to war writes an annual Policy Statement, Terminator and Traitor Seeds’ (Deer for what they believed. and instead of outright adoption the Creek) were all included in the Ag intent of a resolution can be included Committee’s 2015 Policy Statement. We all can learn lessons from our as a sentence or two in this statement. history. We all have a voice no It isn’t exactly the same as ‘Adopted’ OR-218 ‘Oppose Full-File Credit but it is a positive outcome and is Reporting’ (Santiam Valley) and matter which side we represent in Monument at Fort Fisher in North reported as ‘Policy Statement’ by the OR-219 ‘Satellite TV Freedom of what happens with our local, state, Carolina. This fort kept the port committee. If a committee believes Choice’ (Deschutes Pomona) were and national governments. It is time of Wilmington open to blockade- the intent of a resolution is already reported Adverse and rejected by for us to stand up and make our runners supplying necessary voice heard. represented in the National Grange vote of the delegates. goods to Confederate armies. Legislative Policy, the report is Legislative Day is April 22. We will ‘Present Policy’ and there is no need OR-013 ‘Sustainable Use of Spent meet in the Capitol building at 10 any other committee member. for the delegates to vote on it again. Grains’ (Mohawk-McKenzie) was am. Our lobbyist is inviting speakers adopted. OR-402 ‘Support for on important issues facing our Our lobbyist reports that several bills If a resolution addresses an issue that Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage legislators this session. We will all of interest to Grange members were is not relevant to national issues or for Kidney Transplant Patients’ learn and have an opportunity to ask assigned to committees before the the National Grange, it can be (Forest Grove), OR-507 ‘Explore questions. Everybody is invited, legislative session began. If you returned to the original state as a Issuance of Commemorative Coin member or not. If you have would like more information on a bill ‘State Issue.’ And of course, if two Honoring Grange’s Sesqui- questions, feel free to contact me or go to www.oregonlegislature.gov. or more similar resolutions are centennial’ (Frog Pond), OR-508 submitted, one will be considered to ‘Increase Identification of Grange Legislavtive Committe ‘Cover’ the others and an affirmative Licensees’ (Springwater), OR-711 Members Mark your calendar! vote on that one means the others ‘Easily Fastened Seatbelts for All’ Legislative Day at the Oregon just vanish—they are ‘covered’ by (McMinnville) and OR-712 District 1 - Harold Johnson State Legislature the first one. ‘Increase Railroad Safety Standards District 2 - Mark Noah Wednesday April 22, 2015. for Oil shipments’ (Mohawk- District 3 - Orrin Schnetzky Watch upcoming mailings to So, how did we do? I’ll use the McKenzie) were all ‘Adopted as District 4 - Don Kingsborough Granges as well as the April numbers National assigned so you Amended.’ District 5 - Phil Van Buren issue of the Bulletin for more can find them later in the 2014 District 6 - open (any volunteers?) details. National Grange Journal of All in all, a good showing by the Proceedings. OR-220 ‘Support Oregon State Grange!

It is Time To Write Resolutions Has your Grange started working on return with the next session. Are resolutions for the next State Grange these issues that the OSG has a Session in June? Surely there is policy on? If not should we have something the members of your one? Now is the time to write those Grange would like to see added, resolutions. It is difficult for the OSG revised or otherwise changed locally, to support or oppose a bill if there is state wide or at the national level. no policy. Remember that resolutions should start at your local Subordinate/ But remember not all resolutions Community Granges, then be sent need to concern state wide or on to the Pomona level before being national issues. Is there a project or sent to State. The advantage to issue in your local community that sending the resolutions on to you wish to bring forward for Appomattox Court House in Virginia where Confederate General Lee Pomona, rather than directly to state, discussion? Has your Grange surrendered to Union General Grant. allows for them to be considered by adopted a resolution that you can a larger audience and to educate send on to your local officials? And Rodney A. King, CIC, AFIS others as to what the resolution is you can send an article about the Corporate Secretary about. Further most of the delegates stand your Grange took to the Grange Insurance Association from a Pomona will be Bulletin. knowledgeable when those NOTICE OF 2015 ANNUAL POLICYHOLDERS’ MEETING resolutions are presented at State There is information on the State The Annual Policyholders’ meeting All Grange Insurance Association Grange. Grange website as to how to write a of the Grange Insurance Association policyholders are welcome to resolution. Look under Departments will be held on Monday, March 16, attend. This year’s legislative session has and select Legislative. Also feel free 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Grange quite a variety of topics to discuss to contact any member of the Insurance Association, 200 Cedar Signed at Seattle, Washington this and maybe vote on. Many of them Legislative Committee for help as Street, Seattle, Washington 98121. 1st day of October 2014. that are rejected or not voted on will well. 13 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org February/March 2015

Postal Service Cuts Ill-Considered By Postal Regulatory Commissioner Ruth Y. Goldway Last week, the U.S. Postal Service communications options, particularly In fact, the Commission’s analysis concerns over slowed mail. reduced its service standards for in metropolitan areas, a great many indicated that the Postal Service First-Class mail, and eliminated American homes and businesses rely could undertake significant network At a time when the Postal Service is nearly all overnight letter mail upon the mail. It remains essential improvements and reap large cost proudly promoting its Sunday delivery. Most mail will be delivered that all Americans can rely on a savings while preserving most delivery and same day package in two to three days — longer if fundamental communication service current service levels. As a result, delivery offerings in major cities, it weekends and holidays are involved. and avenue of commerce that the Commission urged the Postal should not be impairing service in During 2015, more than 80 provides equal access and prompt Service to carefully review the first other parts of the country. The processing plants serving small cities service to all, regardless of region. set of plant closings and service Nation depends on a Postal Service and rural areas throughout the nation Binding the nation together is the standard reductions before that provides as consistent a level will be closed in the Postal Service’s founding principle of the Postal embarking on this second phase of of service and pricing as possible to push to shrink its network. Service’s mandate. closures and further reducing all Americans. service. The Postal Service has achieved The Postal Service is moving ahead Before proceeding with these considerable success in removing with these changes despite three Unfortunately, the Postal Service has changes, the Postal Service should costs from the system during the last cautionary reports: a March 2013 not taken those important steps. - at the very least - offer well- six years, at a time when mail Management Advisory Report; a • First, the Service has not supported projections of the impacts volumes were in decline. This latest September 2012 Audit Report publicly identified the impact on on operational efficiency and solid round of operational cuts, however, issued by its Office of Inspector revenue and profit from the estimates of financial savings before threatens the very integrity and General, and an Advisory Opinion proposed changes. hastily embarking on this new round concept of Universal Service — the produced by the Postal Regulatory • Second, the Postal Service has of cuts and closures. Postal Service’s primary obligation Commission in 2012. not disclosed a robust, reliable under the law. figure for savings obtained from Above is an article sent to the The Inspector General in his reports the first set of consolidations. National Grange from the Office These measures will result in a two- called on the Postal Service to • Third, the Service has not of Postal Regulatory tier patchwork network in which carefully evaluate actual measured identified projected savings from Commissioner Ruth Y. Goldway. service to smaller cities and rural cost savings and service impacts for the second phase of The National Grange also areas will be degraded much more the network changes implemented consolidations. opposes reductions of service to than major urban areas. This despite in 2013 and 2014; to accurately and rural America. A sustainable and the fact that the law requires that fully disclose to mailers and other An essential role of the Commission prospering postal service is a postal customers in all areas be stakeholders the savings resulting is to help ensure that the Postal necessity for rural America; and provided prompt, reliable and from closed facilities, and to provide Service provides adequate we urge the USPS to vigorously efficient services. The law also a more reliable estimate of future transparency and accountability, pursue ways to keep the same mandates that the Postal Service changes during the notification particularly where there may be a quality service it presently shall provide a maximum degree of process. gap in the public record. I believe provides. Goldway has served at effective and regular service to rural that such a gap exists with regard to the Postal Regulatory areas, communities and small towns In its 2012 Advisory Opinion, the the proposed plant closings. Commission since 1998 and was where post offices are not self- Commission pointed out that by Commission chairman from 2009 sustaining. Under the law, the Postal identifying the productivity levels of In August, 51 senators signed a to 2014. If you have any questions Service is required to give the plants and by basing closures and bipartisan letter asking the Postal about this article or would like to highest consideration to the processing rearrangements on Service to delay these announced get in contact with the office of requirement for the most expeditious measurable efficiency gains, the service changes and plant closings Ruth Goldway, please contact the collection, transportation, and Postal Service could do better than because of continuing uncertainty National Grange at (202) 628- delivery of important letter mail. in its original plan: save more over the impact on the public. The 3507 or email us at money, maintain higher service following month, 160 House [email protected]. While we have experienced standard levels and keep more members asked for a moratorium on increased access to electronic plants operating. the plant closures, expressing Creswell Grange Celebrates in December The Creswell Grange hosted an Open House and Christmas Holiday Dinner on Saturday Toledo High School December 13 at 1pm. Along with diploma for Hester Hill food the dinner provided live music from 1910. and singing was heard. Raffle baskets and door prizes were given out along with twelve fruit plates to the “Meals on Wheels” program. Documents Found at Headquarters Creswell Grange is located This winter while doing some downtown at 298 W. Oregon Street and early in December participated cleaning a couple of certificates in the city lighting events. Our Sisters and Brothers at Creswell Grange were found. If they are for a wish a Happy 2015 to all Grangers. member of your Grange, someone who was a member of your Grange or you know the family whose relative is mentioned on them, please get in touch with the state office. If they are not claimed, they will be donated or otherwise disposed. Degree of Flora certificate The first one is a Toledo High School for John A. Coovert from diploma, dated the 27 of May 1910 1911. for what appears to be a Hester Hill. The second one is a Degree of Flora certificate for a John A. Coovert dated the 16th day of June 1911. 14 February/March 2015 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org The Last Grange Mutual Insurance Chaplain’s Corner President Passes Away [email protected] Fine Philip R. Yount, a 20+ year member of the Oregon State Grange, passed Chaplain ~ Oregon State Grange away November 11, 2014 peacefully at his home in Tigard. Brothers and Sisters, inflexible food rules. For Brother Phil first joined the Grange example, McDonald’s throws at Tigard #148 in October 1992 and It is a particularly depressing January out French fries every 7 in 2000 was a charter member of day. It’s foggy with .3 miles visibility, minutes. Fanno Creek Grange #962, the 39 degrees and quite chilly. It’s a 5) Households throw out 25% of latest Grange organized in Oregon. good day to stay inside by a fire and the food they bring into the At the time of his death he was a life read a book. But this is not an home. Most goes unrecycled member of the Oregon State option for many. Many are looking and ends up in the local dump. Grange. for somewhere warm to sleep tonight All in all Americans throw out 50% and where to get the food for their of their food. I find all this He was born February 7, 1937, in rumbling bellies. Our local news information so wrong at so many Grinnell, Iowa and graduated as reported that the need for food has levels. valedictorian of Brooklyn High risen every year since 2008, the School in 1955 and then from supply has not. Everyone The first commandment (Matthew Parsons College with a degree in In the letter Julie Schnetzky, remembers the Salvation Army, local 22:36-39) is “You should love the business. He joined Grinnell Mutual Secretary wrote on behalf of the food banks, mission,s pantries and Lord your God with all your heart Reinsurance, first as a data processor Tigard Grange #148 she said others at Christmas but from now and with all your soul and with all and ultimately serving as president “Brother Phil enjoyed his Grange until April their shelves are very low. your might. This is the first and of the company. In 1956, Phil family and taking care of our greatest commandment, and the married Mary White and was building. We will miss his The USDA released a report in 2014 second is you shall love your blessed with three children, Jo, persistence to ,get the job done which states that 31% or 133 billion neighbor as yourself.” This Mary Beth and Douglas. In 1989, right’, his guidance, fellowship and pounds of the available food supply commandment to love your neighbor Phil married his wife, Donna. friendship.” at the retail and consumer level in appears 11 times in the Bible. How 2010 went uneaten. Estimated value can we as a nation and as individuals In 1992 Phil accepted a job with In addition to Grange, Phil was a in 2010 was $161.6 billion and is justify ourselves as loving and caring Grange Mutual Insurance Company devoted member of the Beaverton now $165 billion. On top of the when we are thoughtless in food and moved to Oregon. In 1997 he Nazarene Church, serving on the waste of food, the US spends $1 waste while our neighbors go was promoted to President and Board, participating in mission trips billion a year just to dispose of the hungry? CEO, retiring from the company to Ukraine, Chile and elsewhere and food waste. Nearly 50% of all food when it closed in 2002. In January donating countless hours to the ready for harvest never gets eaten I know what I can and plan to do as 2004 he was selected to fill the church and its community. for various reasons: an individual – eat and use what we District 35 vacancy in the Oregon 1) Farming – 7% gets stranded in buy or if we buy something we find House of Representatives and Brother Phil is survived by his wife, the fields because it does not we don’t like, take it to the Mission. served through the general election Sister Donna; daughters, Jo Pearson meet standards for shape and We already recycle skins, seeds and that fall. and Mary Beth (Gerald) Mueller; color. other parts or fruits and vegetables three stepdaughters; a brother; 12 2) Processing and distribution that are inedible, but how about As a member of Tigard Grange he grandchildren; and three great- loses a large chunk due to lack writing resolutions that remove the served as Master, Secretary, grandchildren. He was preceded in of buyers and food spoilage. threat of being sued by vendors for Treasurer, and Executive Committee death by his son, Douglas in June 3) Retail and grocery stores toss donating out of date foods to member. He also served as 2012; a sister; and his parents. out $15 billion worth of unsold Missions and other organizations. Secretary at Fanno Creek and from Funeral services were held Sunday, fruits and veggies and $2300 a How about all those Oregon 2006-2012 he represented District November 16, 2014, at Beaverton day in foods that are nearing the Grangers who can afford to, donate #3 on the State Grange Membership Nazarene Church. Donations may expiration or sell by date. This a bag of groceries to your local food committee. Along with these officer be made in Phil’s memory to the food is good well past the date bank. They are in desperate need. positions, he was Tigard’s building Beaverton Nazarene Church for but consumers don’t like the Look around and see what you can caretaker, cleaning, renting and future distribution to charitable looks of it and stores don’t want do. Don’t wait for someone else to repair manager. causes, or to a charity of your choice. to be associated with selling it. organize and carry out a food drive 4) Food Service – Diners leave – you do it. God will bless you and 17% of food on their plates, you can think about something other largely due to the super-size than the gloomy Oregon winter amount of food on it. 10% of weather. food gets tossed because of In Memoriam

Frank Faught Barlow Gate Grange #157 Frieda Obrist June Tallman Martin Larson Fairview Grange #273 Rickreall Grange #671 Walterville Grange #416 Jean Coffman Clarkes Grange #261 Stephan Swartz Charles Case Laura Olson Harding Grange #122 Rogue Grange #767 Walterville Grange #416 Gerald Marshall Clarkes Grange #261 Leona Speelman Edith Hoffman Marjorie Wold New Bridge Grange #789 Sunnyside Grange #842 Washington Grange #313 Marvel McConnett Dorena Grange #835 Mary Jo Grider Philip Richard Yount Ella Mae Wroe Olney Grange #793 Tigard Grange #148 Washington Grange #313 Betty Jones Eagle Valley Grange #656 Seen through the eyes of Faith, we remember our Brothers and Sisters not as ones dead, they have only gone on before us through the gates of the Grange above, where dwells the Great Master of us all. 15 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org February/March 2015 Community Involvement Salmon River Grange Had Been Busy Eva Frost Fall has been very busy for Salmon other songs. She has thousands of [email protected] River Grange #516. They songs. Additionally, the hall is busy distributed seventeen Thanksgiving one morning and one afternoon a Community Service and Involvement Director food boxes to low income families, week when member Sandra Hachtel complete with turkey, ham, and all gives yoga instruction. the trimmings. Overseer Lyle Vance Dear Grangers, Oregon Statepast, Grange the forms went to the Pomona oversaw this very much appreciated Hall maintenance is always on the Grange for review before being sent project. In December there were “to do” list. The office ceiling was As your new Community Service- to the Director, but with fewer two Christmas potlucks, one for the repaired and new sheetrock, paint Involvement Director, I will be Pomona Granges, we have taken bingo players and another for and carpet installed. The back room making a few changes to Oregon’s that step out. Grange members and families. is slated for the same treatment. program to bring it into line with the Lyle and Barbara Vance volunteered National Grange guidelines. The In the past nominations for Friday evenings are family night to manage a Thrift Store in that new Community Service program Community Recognition Awards where member Valerie James brings room to raise money for more repair and revised forms were sent to your were sent to the State Director, but her karaoke machine to the Grange projects and to fund some start-up Grange Secretary in December. You this program should be your hall. Members and friends sing and youth programs. can also go online to recognition of your local firemen, dance to Country, Christmas or www.orgrange.org/community- policemen, teachers, or first service-involvement/ to print the responders in your area. Your Grange should recognize more than Leedy Grange Collects Items for revised forms. one person from your community at the Sunshine Pantry In Beaverton several different events. Pictures of What are the needs in your the event should be taken and Leedy Grange #339 in Washington The Sunshine Pantry provides food, community? The area each Grange submitted to your local newspaper County has been manning a booth amenities, housewares and clothing serves has different needs, but our and/or Grange Bulletin. One of the at Cedar Mill Farmers’ Market. to people struggling within purpose is the same “To give back National Grange judging criteria for While at the booth they collect school Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro, and to our community.” I am a full-time the Annual Report and Yearbook is supplies, sundries (like toilet paper), Forest Grove areas. The Farmers’ volunteer in my community, and I am publicity of Community Service canned food, and fresh Farmer’s Market opens each year on the excited to help promote our projects. Market produce to benefit the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend Community Service projects and the Sunshine Pantry. and runs thought the end of October. benefits of serving others. Grangers The Annual Food Bank Drive will have a long and proud history of also be changing. Rather than making things happen. transporting items to the State Grange Convention, your Grange The Semi-Annual Report will be should donate money or food to discontinued. This report collects your local food bank and log the good information if your Grange donations on the Annual Community wants to track your individual Service Report as one of your contributions, but this data is not projects. The Grange with the needed at the state level. Therefore, highest donations logged on their it will no longer be required from Annual Report will be recognized at each Grange. the State Grange Convention.

The Annual Community Service I hope that you plan to attend the Report is very important. The District Conference in your area. I Oregon State Grange receives prize look forward to answering your money ($250) from the National questions about these changes and discussing projects your Grange can Grange, IF 25% of Granges send in do to make an impact in your their report. Therefore, all Granges community. Rosalea Peters and Virginia Bruce working at the Grange booth at are strongly encouraged to the Cedar Mill Farmers’ Market. participate. A copy of this report It gives me great pleasure to goes in your Yearbook and will be introduce my new Community London Grange #937 Presents judged at the State session. All Service District Leaders: participating Granges will receive a District 1: open Four Golden Sheaf Awards recognition certificate for their (Please contact me if you At their annual Thanksgiving Open year Grange member were presented Annual Report and Yearbook. The are interested in helping House Potluck and 60th Anniver- Golden Sheaf Awards. Together first place winner of the Community from District 1) sary Celebration, Dennis Chapman, they represent 220 years of Grange Service Yearbook will be sent to District 2: Lil Thompson 62 year Grange member, Milan membership. There are currently National Grange. The book should Lorane Grange Chapman, 58 year Grange member, three generations of the Chapman include pictures, documentation [email protected] Carole Chapman 50 year Grange family in London Grange. and/or news articles showing your District 3: Rosalea Peters member and Leslie Chapman 50 Grange projects. You may have one Leedy Grange large project or many small ones, but [email protected] your interaction in your community District 4: Kathy Assad will let people know that “you are Redland Grange the Grange.” [email protected] District 5: Louise Holst For the Volunteer of the Year Midland Grange [email protected] program your Subordinate Grange District 6: Glenabell Lewis will mail the nomination to the Missouri Flat Grange Director (me) for judging. In the

l-r Dennis Chapman, Leslie Chapman, Carole Chapman and Milan Chapman. 16 February/March 2015 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org First Four Degree Team Hotels and RV Parks for State Con- Members Need for State Session vention June 29-July 3 in Pendleton Brothers and Sisters,

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Wallowa #22 April 11 10:00 AM Hurricane Creekhttp://koa.com #608 /campgrounds/pendleton/Laundry & showers. Full hook-ups. Tent camping. Washington-Yamhill #2 April 25 10:00 AM Aloha #773 17 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org February/March 2015 Tillamook Co. Cultural Coalition Skyline Awards $8,000 for Local Projects Grange White Clover Grange One of the Recipients Plans a TILLAMOOK, Ore. – The historical photo display of the Tillamook County Cultural Coalition Grange. Busy recently announce its 2015 grant • Christine Harrison, Beth Hope, recipients, all of whom shared about Connie Vincent, Bruce Vincent Spring $8,000 in available funds. and Dennis Worrel were awarded $1400 to assist in a TCCC Board members said that summer Pop-Up Show for an Skyline Grange #894 may be small, They strive for quantity and quality with 12 grant applications requesting art show/fundraiser. but they are an energetic part of their at reasonable prices. The bare root more than $22,000, selection was a • The Pacific City Dorymen’s semi-rural community and they are section includes fruit-bearing trees, daunting process. The seven Association was awarded off and running with their annual shade trees, and ornamental shrubs approved applications went to the $1500 to assist in purchasing a spring events. First up is the and trees- all compatible with the following local organizations and traveling copy of “Launching Pancakes, Etc. Brunch on Sunday, ‘wet’ side of Oregon. In the native projects: through the Surf: The Dory Fleet February 22, serving from 9:30- section you will find a large selection • Tillamook Junior High School of Pacific City Exhibit.” 11:30am. of forbs, shrubs and trees that can Permanent Mosaic “Welcome” • Tillamook Association for the either be pre-ordered or bought installation was awarded Performing Arts – TAPA was Their 12th annual spring Garage during the sale. $1000.00 to assist in this awarded $1000 to assist in its Sale is Friday, March 13 from 9am project. marquee renovation project. to 7pm and Saturday, March 14 For more information about these • Community Action Team, Inc. – from 9am-5pm. The sale includes events or to get a Native Plant pre- Tillamook Head Start was Grant awards are made possible items donated by 35-40 local order form, email awarded $1000.00 to assist in with funds from The Oregon Cultural households. Sale items include [email protected]. the “Music Together in Head Trust. The Tillamook County everything from practical to the zany. Start” program. Cultural Coalition is one of 45 county When you come, bring some non- • Nesko Women’s Club was and tribal coalitions. It is made up And do not miss their 10th Tree & perishable food items for the Oregon awarded $900 to assist in its of a volunteer board which funds Native Plant Sale on Friday and Food Bank collection box. Skyline 90th Anniversary Celebration local education, community arts, Saturday, April 3-4, 9am-5pm. All Grange is located at 11275 NW and printing of a historical heritage, environment and traditions stock comes from licensed nurseries. Skyline Blvd., Portland, OR 97231. booklet. projects that meet the TCCC’s • White Clover Grange was established criteria. Warren Grange Host Holiday Event awarded $1500 to assist in a Warren Grange partnered with the community involvement. The local Columbia River Fire and Rescue to St. Helens band (about 65 high White Clover Grange’s Plans for Grant host a South Columbia County school kids) played Christmas music White Clover Grange’s project is to project synthesizes photos and Koffee Klatsch, on November 21st, and promoted their band fundraising preserve the history of the Grange information currently dispersed, to kick off the holiday season. The activities. The fire department and the surrounding areas farming much of it held in private homes and Chamber sponsors an hour coffee promoted their annual “Toy and Joy” industry. The project has four goals: individual memories, and makes it and snacks for the local business activities, “The Raindeer Run” and to create a permanent photo display available in an attractive and durable twice a month. Sixty Chamber the “Food Bank Drive” which the in the White Clover Grange Hall, form to local residents, school members were in attendance and Grange helps to support. to create a portable display and children and visitors. Educating the shared their business activities and present it at local venues, to produce community about North County oral histories of Grange members, farming heritage, particularly the archived in digital and print form and central role of the Grange in that to create a one page history handout earlier life, provides a firm basis for to accompany displays. maintaining a healthy agricultural economy. Photographer and oral historian Travis Williams, assisted by White The audience to be served by this Clover Grange volunteers, will be project include residents and visitors seeking photos of the White Clover of all ages and occupations who Grange history (1897- present), the attend events at the White Clover Grange Hall, built in 1921, and Grange such as the Holiday Bazaar, associated farming history. Williams dances, 4-H events, weddings, will create a permanent photo display family reunions, memorials, and L-R: Merle (Santa) Pence; Eva Frost, Warren Master; Linda for the Grange Hall as well as a meetings of homeowners groups and McDougle, Chamber President; Jay Tappen, CRFR Chief. portable display for presentations to conservation organizations. The the community. Williams and community may view the Grange White Clover Grange #784 volunteers will produce oral histories presentation at the Manzanita of Grange members to be archived Farmers Market, the Tillamook Holds Christmas Bazaar at the Grange and at the Nehalem County Fair, community groups and Valley Historical Society. This local schools. The 2014 Christmas Baazar at White Clover Grange Hall is a community Christmas celebration for residents of Tillamook county. Karen Ellis, Farm merchants and local crafters with her helped folks prepare for the holiday grand- season. For many it is a time to see children, old friends and meet new ones. The from Bay benefit sausage luncheon sold out City won the and pies aplenty found new homes. Christmas Quilt raffle. Kay Stolz of Manzanita won the leg of lamb raffle donated by Lances’ Farm Fresh Vittles...Kay promised to share! 18 February/March 2015 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org OSG Executive Committee Minutes - October 11, 2014 The meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. on the above date by Master property as they can no longer maintain the property and building. They Susan Noah with Overseer Celia Luttrell, Secretary Phyllis Wilson and have received a purchase offer of $35,000. Susan sent them a letter Executive Committee members Malcolm Trupp and Don Sether in explaining the procedures for selling Grange property and asked that attendance. Absent was Roger Wilson. A quorum was declared. The someone from their Grange attend today’s meeting. There was no response. opening prayer was led by the Secretary. Don offered to check out the property in about two (2) weeks. Bellview Grange – Don moved to accept a request from its Trust Fund in MINUTES: Malcolm moved, Don 2nd to approve the minutes of the July the amount of $3,189 to reimburse the Grange for work already completed. 13, 2014 meeting as corrected. Motion carried. Malcolm 2nd. Motion carried. The work included excavation work underneath the building for easy access to plumbing and maintenance to FINANCIAL REPORTS: the HVAC system. Current Reports – Reports are essentially completed through July. Celia Listing of Dormant Grange Properties – Don moved, Malcolm 2nd to accept has been concentrating on the investment account transfers. the recommendation of the Master to list Carver Mountain, Highland, Elk Membership Reports – With figures compiled by staff member Jan Oleson, City, Mud Springs and Crowfoot with a real estate firm. Motion carried. the reports covered various membership totals such as affiliate members Youth Co-Directors – Scot and Clare Jacobson have been appointed to and family plans, Granges with delinquent quarterly reports, loans & notes these positions. receivable and dormant Grange expenses. The report showed 176 Granges Community Service Director – Pat Heard has resigned. at the end of the 3rd Quarter and 19 Pomonas. Phoenix Grange Request – The Grange is requesting approval of a “Master Moss Adams Investments Update – Scott Barker from Moss Adams Plan Construction Agreement” with the Phoenix Urban Renewal Agency. Wealth Advisors joined us and provided information on the transfer of our The Grange has applied for a grant to upgrade the exterior of its hall and assets into Charles Schwab. There was discussion on realized and the agreement is a requirement. Malcolm moved to approve the agreement unrealized gains and losses. between the Phoenix Urban Renewal Agency and Phoenix Grange. Don Audit – Moss Adams is almost finished with this audit. 2nd. Motion carried. Transfer of Money for Working Capital - $25,000 was transferred into the UNFINISHED BUSINESS: OSG checking account on September26th from an investment account. Bandon Grange – Reorganized July 15th with 15 people. Phyllis will mentor National Grange Appeal to Granges – Granges have been sent letters from for one (1) year. National Grange asking for donations to help with legal fees for trademark Lexington - Reorganized July 10th with 22 people. Making improvements protection and challenges facing National Grange due to an ongoing situation to building and parking lot. Clarann and Derrell Witty will mentor for one with California State Grange. Don moved to donate $3,000. Malcolm (1) year. 2nd. Motion carried. Rockford Grange – The building now belongs to the Grange and there is a By-Law Changes Regarding State Officer Voting – Discussion centered 99- year grounds lease. Attorney fees total $8,573 with Rockford asking on a resolution approved at State Session which would eliminate the primary OSG to assume 50% of the total owing. Malcolm moved to pay up to preferential election of state officers. The Secretary mentioned that the 50% of the $8,573 attorney fees through September 30, 2014. Don 2nd. definition of a family membership in our current by-laws is not the same as Motion carried. Funds to come from legal fees in the operating budget. the definition in the National Digest. We use the words “husband and wife” whereas the Digest uses the word “couple”. Susan will contact the Recess from 12:10 to 12:55 for lunch National Master as to whether or not the Executive Committee can go ahead and make this change. NEW BUSINESS: 2015 Calendar of Events – The Communications Team is partnering with Idaho State Session – Susan will attend as the National Grange rep. directors to compile an OSG 2015 calendar of events and presented a Matching Grant Awards – Ten Granges were chosen for grants with the written proposal today for consideration. Don moved to accept the committee recommending two (2) additional Grange applications be proposal to purchase 200 calendars with money to come from the approved. $50,000 had been set aside for grant funding, and adding but Leadership/Membership Fund. Malcolm 2nd. Motion carried. Each only $32,000 will be needed for the ten. There were 25 applications Grange will receive a calendar and others will be available at $5 each. submitted. Redesigning the Program & Activities Guide – The current guide includes Applicants selected included: contests and programs. Directors want two (2) separate documents. The Grange: Grant Amount: Work to be Done: “program” document will be entitled “Get Involved” and would last more 1. Illinois Valley $4,999.41 Exterior repairs, roof, wheelchair than one (1) year and could be used as a membership recruitment tool. ramp, emergency exit The “contest” document would be reformatted and sent out the first year 2. Eagle Valley $2,158.00 Replace 20-year-old picnic tables to every member and, possibly, a few to each Grange. Don moved to for Grange park accept this proposal with the money to come from the Leadership/ 3. Rockford $4,989.18 Exterior re-painting, exit railings, Membership Fund. Malcolm 2nd. Motion carried. handicap ramp, first floor lighting Jan’s Office Computer – Don moved to have her computer upgraded as upgrading necessary. Malcolm 2nd. Motion carried. 4. Fairview $2,200.00 Parking lot, landscaping, signage Request from OSG Flora – Sister Cookie Trupp asked that OSG pay for 5. Pacific $4,251.00 Replace damaged windows in the cost of the new gowns and then have the individual lady officers repay restrooms, entry room, porch, OSG. General consensus of the group was to allow this practice if needed. new toilets, ramp Purchase and Sale Agreement Between Property Owned by Boring- 6. Silverton $1,219.00 Face lift to interior, new fire Damascus Grange and Metro – It was emphasized that this is not the extinguishers, kitchen work property on which the hall is located. Metro’s Natural Area Programs has 7. Elkhorn $5,000.00 Roofing, repair siding, insulate attic approached the Grange to purchase approximately three (3) acres of 8. Lorane $5,000.00 Replace rusted and failing metal property at a price of $185,000. Notice was given to members of a roof special meeting held this past October 3rd regarding this offer. Malcolm 9. Hurricane Creek $1,750.00 Beautification project, gravel moved to approve the sale of the property to Metro for $185,000. Don parking lot, front porch 2nd. Motion carried with Celia abstaining from the vote. 10. Greenacres $2,020.00 New windows, replace dry rot Incorporation Status of Granges – About half of the Granges which had The committee recommended adding: lost their corporation status are now up-to-date. Letters will be sent to White Clover $5,000.00 Re-roof ½ of worn composition those needing attention. roof Junction City $5,000.00 New roof DECISIONS MADE BY E-MAIL: Malcolm moved to accept the committee’s recommendation for the ten • Authorization to allow Springwater to accept an offer of $125,000 (10) Granges. Celia 2nd. Motion carried. Don moved to accept the two on the Colton Foothills building. (2) additional applications, Malcolm 2nd. Motion carried. • Decision to allow Springwater to explore the idea of carrying the American Income Life – A letter, dated June 16, 2014, had been received contract on Colton Foothills, making sure they received input from from Forest Grove Grange member Jami Duyck expressing concerns with attorney on any possible drawbacks. the experiences they had with American Income Life. Susan has discussed • Permission to allow Phoenix Grange to use some of its trust funds these concerns with the company agent. to apply for a matching grant from the Phoenix Urban Renewal Sunnyridge Grange Sale Request – In a letter received at the office on Agency. September 24th, members were requesting permission to sell the Grange • Permission for Lexington to withdraw $5,648.52 from its trust 19 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org February/March 2015 OSG Ex. Com. Minutes - Cont. fund for various projects. 2014 National • Permission for Lexington to withdraw $165.00 from its trust funds Grange Commun- to purchase new manuals. ications Fellows • Decision to purchase new brochures and rip cards with payment monkeying around coming from the Leadership/Membership Fund. before the delegates • Permission for Sandlake to withdraw $1,797.98 for windows and arrived in Sandusky, gutters/downspouts. Ohio. • Re-authorization of the loan to National Grange and agreement to the promissory note.

MASTER’S REPORT: Columbia (Multnomah County) – Susan has heard rumors about the DCI Communications Fellows possibility of this Grange closing. Kitty Thomas, who is serving as Multnomah County deputy, will follow-up on this. Cover National Grange Session Bellview – Received a call about sponsorship of plays in the hall and if the In the December issue of the Bulletin hard long into the night documenting Grange would be liable for any unpaid bills. Our attorney was contacted and again in this issue you have seen this year’s activity. and said that an agreement must be in place. articles written by people identifying Dorena – The BLM office in Lane County wishes to purchase a small strip themselves as DCI Communications There were so many different stories of the property. Paperwork will be forthcoming. Fellows. What is a Communications that deserved to be covered during Elmira – Delinquent in dues and loan payments. A new member might Fellow you might ask? They are the week, according to Amanda bring some energy into this Grange. Grangers from around the nation that Brozana, this year’s communications Goshen – Neighbor wants tree that is close to property line removed for covered events, wrote stories and fellow’s coordinator and past his fence. Our attorney has been in contact with neighbor’s attorney. took photos of newsworthy events Communications Director of the North Fork – Title report received. Still not conclusive about water rights. at the annual session of the National National Grange. “The Attorney has been provided with name and address of person who granted Grange. communications fellows are the rights. essential in crafting the stories, RoxyAnn – Declared dormant. Carol Everman has been down there to This year’s Fellows team was made taking photos and assisting with the pick up charter and other items. Many want to rent the hall. up of five Grangers from across the digital messaging of the National Southfork – Our attorney and their attorney have been in contact with one country. They were nominated by Grange this week,” Amanda added. another. Our attorney waiting to hear back from their attorney. their State Master and if they made Multnomah Pomona – Reorganization/revitalization meeting scheduled from the cut filled out an application in In addition to producing a daily 1:30 to 3:30 October 26th at Rockwood Grange. August. The application asked for newsletter for the delegates and Jasper – Settled for $60,000 to $65,000 with the Grange’s insurance a person’s contact information, members attending the session and company having to pay ½ of this amount. Settlement down from the $7 Grange and communications maintaining a constant stream of million originally requested. background as well as what information on the National Grange Retreat in Spring – Possible Lecturer’s retreat or maybe a retreat for communications equipment they Facebook page, the stories and whoever wants to attend. Lecture programs, writing resolutions, legislature, could bring with them. Additionally, pictures were made available to fund raising, membership, social events. Maybe in early March. Camp an applicant was asked to write a State Granges to publish in their own sites being checked on. couple essays: question one was newspapers and newsletters and on “Who is your favorite person in the their websites when they got home OFFICER/DEPUTY REPORTS: Grange and why?” The second was from convention. Carol Everman – In a written report dated September 13, Carol provided “What is most important to you to the following information: get out of this program?” so the Each year grants are applied for to • Greenfield – will attend November meeting National Grange Communications fund the team. This year’s fellow’s • Gold Hill – Neighbors using parking. Lots of keys – some work, Director could see a sample of the team was sponsored by the DCI some don’t. applicant’s writing. Your editor was Group. DCI is an independently- • Roxy Ann – Considering doing a neighborhood survey fortunate to be selected as one of owned public affairs organization • Pine Forest – Might move to an evening meeting. Hall was rented the fellows for the 148th Annual based in Washington, DC. They 14 days in Sept. Session of the National Grange. work with a variety of organizations • Wickiup – Joint meeting of Wickiup and Brownsmead. Confusion to tackle policy and communication on times and days of meetings. This year’s Communications Fellows challenges. This organization has team members were Debbie Gegare also had a long-standing relationship Derrell Witty – In a written report dated October 11th, Derrell provided of Wisconsin, Karie Blasingame of with the National Grange, the following information. Illinois, Christopher Szkutak of supporting many different Grange • Hurricane Creek applied for a TNC LOP tag for next hunting Massachusetts, Suzy Ramm of programs. season and will be selling raffle tickets on an elk tag. Oregon and Lindsay Schroeder of • North End – 2 new members. Pennsylvania. They covered This was the first time a • South Fork – Seeking land for a new hall everything going on Grange wise at Communications Fellows was • Liberty – will attend November meeting the convention site; committee selected from Oregon to and other • Elkhorn – New windows upstairs. A renter is helping with work meetings, the session where the Oregon Grangers should take on the hall. Great community support on fund raisers setting of Grange policy for the next advantage of this program in the • Vale – no change year happened to celebrating the coming years. Let State Master • Lexington – 5 new members at last meeting. accomplishments of Granges and Susan know if you are interested in Grange members, the team worked applying for a future team. Malcolm Trupp – Real estate agent receives about one inquiry each month. hard long into the night documenting One caller wanted to know about a zone change and was referred to Lane County Planning Dept. 2014 DCI Communications Phyllis Wilson – Water source situation with neighboring sportsmen’s club. Fellows team l-r: Amanda Bandon will work on a vision/mission statement focusing on youth (food, Brozana, Communications gardens, cooking, nutrition). Fellow’s coordinator, Bryan Marchefsky, National Grange ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting Communications Manager, adjourned at 5:55 p.m. The January, 2015 meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Christopher Szkutak, Debbie Saturday, the 17th. Gegare, Suzy Ramm, Karie Blasingame and Lindsay Respectfully submitted, Schroeder were recognized at Phyllis A Wilson, Secretary the Saturday evening banquet. 20

February/March 2015 Oregon State Grange ~ www.orgrange.org Midland Grange Supports Food Bank As part of the Midland Grange people in need. Midland Grange also #781 Community Service program made a $50.00 donation to the $350.00 was collected for the Herald and News Senior Christmas Klamath Lake County Food Bank. Party. The local newspaper The donation was made just before sponsors parties for those in Senior Christmas. With that amount of Living facilities. Gifts are given to the money the Food Bank is able to residents during the Christmas buy 3,500 pounds of food for parties.

Marys River Grange Hall Reaches 80 Years Marys River Grange #685, in substantial re-construction. Philomath, Benton County, will Removal of three gables, celebrate the 80th anniversary of the relocation of the main entrance, completion of their hall this July. addition of bathrooms, kitchen, Chartered in 1927, the Grange and junior room, have resulted in started building the hall a few years today’s hall floorplan. The Grange later on donated land, completing the will announce an open house and project in 1935. Originally built with anniversary celebration for later log walls, some design features this year. resulted in structural rot that required Dennis Pickerill (L), Treasurer of Midland Grange presents Dave Sampson of the Klamath Lake Food Bank with the check for $350.

Sunnyside Grange #842 Honors Members for Years of Service Sunnyside Grange honored several of their members for their many years of service to the organization at their November meeting. National Master, Brother Ed Luttrell was on hand and presented the awards.

Lou Hekking received his Silver Star for 25 years. Getting 40 year seals were Martie Erwin, Kathy Hekking, Jeanie Force, Sandi Ludi, Bob Ludi and Allan Mackey. Also getting 40 year seals but unable to attend were Bob Force and Cheryl Carmin. Lee Schneider received his 60 year seal as did Robert Hatz National Master Ed Luttrell who was unable to attend. presented Lee Schneider with his 60th years of membership award.

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