GRANGE
FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT AND MEMORIALS
TO BEGIN CAMPAIGN
By:
Jeanne Davies, Chairman Many
Granger members have been sending contributions to the National Grange Endowment
Fund in memory of someone who has died. As a memorial gift a donation to the Endowment
fund is a lasting tribute to the memory of the deceased. When a donation is made
the National Grange sends a card to the family of the individual in whose name
the donation has been made, thanking the donor for his or her generous contribution.
A donation may be made both by an individual, or an entire Grange. Contributions
are greatly appreciated and a record of contributors will be kept in the records
of the Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund is part of the National Grange Foundation,
which funds programs including Junior Grange activities and educational programs.
For more information on the National Grange Foundation or the Endowment Fund please
contact:
The National Grange Endowment Fund Jeanne
Davies, Chairman P.O. Box 159 Deer Trail, CO 80105 Remember when someone you
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GRANGE GERMANY/USA
FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM TO HOLD REUNION September
20-23, 2002, participants in the Grange Germany/USA Friendship Program will reunite
in Columbus, Ohio at a reunion celebrating more than 50 years of international
friendship, goodwill and cooperation. The reunion will feature celebrations of
past successes and meetings to discuss future programs. A memorial service commemorating
past participants in the exchange program will also be held at the reunion. The
Grange Germany/USA Friendship program was initiated in 1950 to promote education,
understanding and friendship between Granger members and German youths who participated
in the exchange program. Between 1950 and 1956 Grange families hosted more than
500 rural youth exchanges. Since that time many of these families have kept in
contact with their former exchange, and some have even had the opportunity to
visit their former exchange in Germany. A number of the former exchanges have
even immigrated to the U.S. where they have maintained close ties with their former
host families.
For more information about the reunion please contact:
Wib
Justi at: 384 Colonial Ave. Worthington, OH 43085-3732
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YOUTH ACTIVITIES
AGENDA SET FOR PORTLAND CONVENTION
By: Cindy Greer, Youth
Development Director
Every time artists begin a new project they are looking at a blank canvas, but
in their minds they are imagining the possibilities. The Grange youth were presented
with a blank canvas at the close of last year's National Grange convention. We,
the Oregon Convention Committee and I, have been working on creating an image
in our minds of what this year's National Convention Youth activities will look
like in Portland, Oregon.
Imagine the Possibilities!
Youth participating in the John Trimble
Legislative Experience will arrive on Monday, November 11 to begin their experience
as voting members of several National Convention committees and staff assistants
for the week. Participants will have the opportunity to learn first hand how the
National Grange develops its legislative policy. Activities
and workshops will begin on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 13 for State
ambassadors and Grange Youth. Activities for the week include: workshops, social
functions where our members can get acquainted, the Dutch Treat Pizza Party, the
Idea Carnival, motivational speakers, community service activities, games, dances,
a non-delegate tour, a costume party, a visit to the national session, recognition
of ambassadors at the Night of Excellence, the presentation of the Caroline A.
Hall Grangers Care project to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, opportunities to take
the sixth and seventh degree and the GROW Club reunion. The
costume party held on Thursday evening will have a theme of "American P.I.E."
(P.I.E. stands for Pioneers, Inventors, Entertainers or Entrepreneurs) Participants
should be prepared to share who they have chosen to emulate.
Participants who are in need of assistance in finding a roommate for the National
Convention can contact the National
Grange Youth Development Director by phone at (970) 588-3386. Arrive ready
have a great time while learning and developing leadership skills to use in your
own Granges.
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YOUR GRANGE ONLINE? A
Web site is a great tool that you can use to help increase membership, increase
participation and attendance at meetings, and have a more active role and presence
in the community. The National Grange has a complete online solution that can
enhance your Grange's communications and image. This service is available to State,
Pomona and Subordinate Granges as well as to individual Grange members. Getting
your Grange online is easy and requires no special software or technical training.
For just $19.95 per month, your Grange can have a complete Web site! Sign up for
12 months by October 31 to get an extra month and domain name registration for
1 year at no extra cost.
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ALASKA
CRUISE DATES SET FOR 2003
 | The
annual National Grange Cruise will
take place July 17 - July 28, 2003, in beautiful Alaska. Join your hosts Kermit
and Margaret Richardson aboard the Dawn Princess for a 12-day cruise along Alaska's
scenic coast and travel with them on tours into the heart of the Alaskan frontier.
This vacation will take you across land and sea to explore the undisturbed beauty
of Alaska's wilderness. From Mount McKinley and Glacier Bay to Juneau and Skagway,
you will experience all that Alaska has to offer. | Top ONLINE
GRANGE STORE SALE  The
new online Grange store features a new line of Grange clothing. From hats to t-shirts
to sweatshirts and jackets, the store has something for everyone. Each of the
clothing items is embroidered with either the Grange or Junior Grange logos.
The
Online Grange Store has added two new products to our product line - a
briefcase with an embroidered Grange logo and a Grange apron. Customized
items are also available, in bulk orders, to publicize your Grange or a Grange
event. You can have your Grange name placed on a shirt or even print your special
design or logo on a shirt to promote an event or to sell as a fundraising item.
Order
before Sept. 30 and receive 15% off all items available through the online
Grange Store. Click here to place your
order or call (800) 797-6728 ext. 225.
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ANNUAL CONVENTION
TRADE SHOW We
are gearing up for this year's annual convention in Portland, Oregon. This year's
convention will feature a trade show, which runs from Wednesday Nov. 13 - Saturday
Nov. 16 and will include exhibitors, retailers, demonstrations and door prizes.
COUNTY
AND STATE FAIR COOKBOOK SALE Due
to the overwhelming response from the cookbook sale, we have extended the sale
in order to allow more Granges to take advantage of this fundraising opportunity.
- Order
1-5 cases of 12 books or 1-2 cases of 24 books and pay only $9* a book.
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Order 6 or more cases of 12 books or 2 or more cases of 24 books and pay only
$7* a book.
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Individual books are $15 each, plus $4 shipping and handling.
To
place your order in time for upcoming fairs or other Grange events, please call
DoriAnn Gedris at (888) 447-2643
ext. 107.
Shipping and Handling included if ordering one or more cases. Top GRANGE
SUCCESS STORIES The
National Grange is soliciting success stories from local Granges to place in its
newest publication, The New Grange, to debut at this year's annual convention.
Has your Grange made a difference in your community that you would like to share
with other Granges across the country? Please send us a synopsis of your event
or program that includes concept, implementation as well as results. Photos would
be greatly appreciated. Your Grange success story will also be featured on the
National Grange Web site. Please e-mail your Grange Success Story to DoriAnn
Gedris. If you have photos you need to send you can mail your story and the
photos to The National Grange 1616 H Street NW Washington, DC 20006-4999 Attn.
DoriAnn Gedris. | 
