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The Distinguished
Grange Program honors Subordinate and State Granges that fulfill their
responsibilities as part of the National Grange, while excelling in the areas
of membership, fundraising and service to their communities.
Click here to read more about the Program, rules and the application form.
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National Grange is
coming to New Hampshire!
For the first time
since November 12-22, 1913, the National Grange will convene its annual
session in Manchester, NH. This convention will be considerably shorter and is
scheduled to be held at the Radisson Hotel from November 12-16, 2013.
Quite unlike
conventions previous to 2007 when total responsibility (financial, man hours,
volunteers, etc.) was borne by the host state, today’s National Grange
conventions are sponsored by regions on a regular five-year rotation. The
Northeast Connection, comprised of Masters and Overseers of the six New
England states and New York, is the governing body of the Northeast Region.
The board has assigned this writer with the terrific task of serving as Host
Region Coordinator. If you have any ideas, suggestions, or would like to
volunteer in some capacity, the coordinator’s contact info can be found at the
end of this article.
Last year, the
Northeast Connection board selected a logo and theme that we will use
throughout the convention. The winning logo design, submitted by NH Grange
member, Kathy Yardley features the seven-sided Grange emblem surrounding a
maple tree and sap bucket scene. Accompanying the logo is Hannah West’s
winning theme suggestion, “How Sweet It Is.” As you can guess, we will try to
incorporate a variety of state and regionally- produced products that fit
within this context throughout the convention. If you have a personal
connection to any such producer, your convention coordinator would appreciate
receiving the contact information.
Currently, we are in
the process of fundraising in order to ensure that there are enough funds
available to produce the very best convention possible. Some convention
expenses are covered by the National Grange, while others are the
responsibility of the host region. The more money that we earn ourselves, the
less the region will have to collect in assessment fees for future
conventions.
The first batch of logo
merchandise was made available at State Grange convention and a second batch
made the rounds at Area Meetings. T-shirts with the convention logo are
available in slate and brick colors (additional colors will be added later
this year) and are $14 or $16 for XXL and XXXL. Crew neck sweatshirts come in
a sandstone color with a blue-green imprint of the convention logo and are $20
each or $22 for XXL and XXXL. A forest green, zip-front sweatshirt with the
convention logo on the back is available for $28 each or $30 for the extra
sizes.
We also are offering
nice quality polo shirts with the Grange emblem embroidered on the left chest
for $25 and $27. The first batch of black polos has sold out, but currently
there are wine-colored shirts available. The great thing about the polo shirts
is that we can take orders for any color the company offers except navy or
white - those you can get from National Grange. You can view available colors
at shirtmasters.com by clicking on “apparel catalog”, then “see all brands”,
then “Outer Banks”, then Item #2100 (men’s) or #2400 (women’s) (see
links below). The next order will be placed sometime in
mid-spring, so contact your convention coordinator by May 10th if you want to
be included in this special offer! More logo merchandise will be added in the
future so stay tuned!
Another limited item
for sale with proceeds going to the Northeast Connection is a hand-pressed
suncatcher, made from recycled glass by Hancock Glassworks, available in two
designs. One is amethyst, approximately 4“-5” in size and has a flower and
butterfly scene with the words “Grange: Dispensing Charity”. The other is
slightly smaller, ambercolored and shows the Grange emblem. These are $5 each
while supplies last. Another fundraiser that members have been supporting is
“Grange Bucks”. If you take a look at a dollar bill, you will see a letter on
the left side of George’s face that is inside a round border. Sometimes that
letter is a “G”, so we’re calling those Grange bucks! We are happy to collect
any Grange bucks that you may want to set aside for us!
This is your
convention! The plans we make and carry out are a representation of all
Grangers in the northeast region. Let us know what you think. If you have
ideas for other fundraising items we could sell or sponsor, please contact
your convention coordinator, Beth Merrill, at 107 West Street, Antrim, NH
03440, bmerrill@nhgrange.org, 603-547-7211.
The next issue will
give an update on some of the convention committees, their plans, and whatever
requests they may have for ideas and volunteers.
Click here for link to Mens Polo Shirt colors
Click here for link to Womens Polo Shirt colors
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Meriden Program on new
electric meters
Have you recently had your electric meter replaced?
Do you have questions about the new meter? Meriden Grange will present a film
called "Dark Side of Smart Meters," which will be shown Tuesday, May 29, 2012,
7pm at the Meriden Grange Hall. The Grange Hall is located at 18 Bean
Rd., Meriden, NH. A question and answer period will be held after the
film. Refreshments will be served. Donations welcome.
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HOORAY! HOORAY!
FOR THE 5TH OF MAY
“THE ATTIC SHOP” OPENS THIS SATURDAY!
Yes Folks, we are open
for the season. 9 AM – 3 PM At Blow-Me-Down Grange #234, Route 12A,
Plainfield, NH. We offer Antiques, Stamps-First Day Covers, Doll Clothes,
Jewelry, Gifts of all kinds, Glassware, Baked Goods, plus much more. New
Vendors have joined the group. Enjoy a cup of coffee in our Little Coffee
Nook. For more information please call: 604-448-0773.
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7th Annual CHICKEN
BBQ AND PENNY SALE
At Daniel Webster
Grange
May 26th at the Webster
Town Hall on Battle Street in Webster, NH
Dinner is from 4:30 until 6:30
Penny sale tickets go
on sale at 3:00 and drawing at 6:45
Lots of fresh vegetable and flower plants
donated by a local business.
CHICKEN PLATE $8
PULLED PORK SANDWICH
PLATE $8
HOTDOG PLATE $6.00
All plates include small baked
potato, baked beans, various salads, homemade desserts, rolls and butter,
drinks
This is our big
fundraiser for our community service projects.
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