National Grange

Wishing all of our friends and family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

?? Save the Date: December 11, 2024 at 8:30pm ET Join the National Grange for our new quarterly Zoom webinar series with the USPTO. In December, we will be joined by Matt Beckwith, VP of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs of Guardian Ag. He will present on the topic of drones, their role in digital agriculture, and the future of the farming industry. These webinars are open to all - Grange members, friends, and those interested in the agriculture industry.

We are one week away from the close of the National Grange Foundation's online auction! Fantastic items, unique experiences, and much more are waiting for you to place your bids. Don't way - head now to https://lnkd.in/e4YE2Wz9 to bid high and bid often! By participating in this auction - open to everyone - you are helping to support the future of the Grange, including programs like the Youth and Juniors, Communication Fellows, SHIPmates, historical preservation, and so much more. Thank you for bidding!

The National Grange is excited to announce that a total of $5,203 (or 306 wreaths) was donated for Wreaths Across America through our Community Service effort at the 158th Annual National Grange Convention! However, we know that many Granges and individuals are involved in Wreaths Across America beyond donations at the convention, or may have chosen to support the program locally. If you or your Grange have (or will) participate in Wreaths Across America, please fill out this form to add your participation: https://lnkd.in/exVqHXpB #ng158 #GrangeStrong

The November 22 issue of Grange Today! is available to read. This issue contains plenty of recaps from the end of our National Grange Convention in Bettendorf, plus the monthly legislative View from the Hill. Read it and download here: https://lnkd.in/d86ZggCh #ng158 #GrangeStrong

The 2024-2025 National Grange Officer Team: Front Row (L-R): Kay Hoffman Stiles (MD), Chaplain; Barbara Foster (WV), Pomona; Susan Noah (OR), Executive Committee; Christine E. Hamp (WA), President; Lynette Schaeffer (L), Executive Committee; Cindy Greer (CO), Ceres; Debbie Campbell (PA), Secretary. Back Row: Roger Bostwick (KS), High Priest; Martha Stefenoni (CA), Priestess Annalist; Chip Narvel, Priest Archon (DE); Buddy Overstreet (TX), Executive Committee; David Allen (NC), Gatekeeper; John Benedik (NJ), Vice President; Chris Johnston (MI), Steward, Joseph Stefenoni (CA), Executive Committee; Walter Hartley (RI), Assistant Steward; Joe Goodrich (VT), Treasurer; Kathy Gibson (MA), Lady Assistant Steward; Tom Gwin (WA), Lecturer. Not pictured: Welina Shufeldt (OK), Flora #GrangeStrong #TeamGrange

Today is National Rural Health Day. On this day - and every day - we celebrate the resilience of rural communities and the dedicated healthcare workers serving them. But we must also recognize the hurdles they face: ?? Long distances to care ?? Higher uninsured rates ?? Limited mental health resources These challenges impact everyone, from the food on your table to the strength of our national economy. Together, we can advocate for solutions to ensure health equity for rural America. #RuralHealthDay #SupportRuralCommunities #PowerofRural

It has come to our attention that Grange members around the country are receiving emails appearing to be from State Grange Presidents and National Grange Officers, asking for gift cards or other assistance. As always, we encourage you to stay safe online. 1?? Think Before You Click: Don't click links in unexpected emails or texts. 2?? Verify the Sender: Check the email address for typos or suspicious domains, or if it comes from an email address you don't usually communicate with. 3?? Don’t Share Personal Info: Legit companies won’t ask for sensitive details via email. 4?? Avoid Urgent Requests: Scammers often create a sense of urgency to trick you. 5?? Check the Source: Visit official websites to confirm offers, or text/call the actual person who you think the email is from. Learn more about staying safe online from the FTC: https://lnkd.in/g4Wxk2Em

The Grange Foundation is holding an online auction through December 4th. Bids are open to all, with items ranging from a Montana fly fishing package to one-of-a-kind artwork to sweets and treats and so much more! Place your bids at https://lnkd.in/e4YE2Wz9. Bid high and bid often - all proceeds benefit the National Grange Foundation.

President Hamp in the news: Prior to the start of our 158th Annual Convention in Bettendorf, President Christine Hamp had the opportunity to sit down with WVIK, Quad Cities NPR. In addition to discussing the Convention, Hamp called all interested in building up communities in rural America to get involved: “The number-one thing with Grange is that we can make it what we want it to be, what you and I want it to be. It's a different Grange than what our grandfathers had, because it moves, and it morphs with what's going on in society,” Hamp said. “And what we do today and how we do it is so much different than what we did a generation ago. It's what is important to you; it's what's important to your community right here, right now, today.” Read and listen to the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eGvUy2NS #ng158 #GrangeStrong