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July Agenda

7/26/2020

 
Thought for the month
 
We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it. - William Faulkner

Committee Reports:

Hall –  Currently 2 rentals on the books for this fall and one party inquiring about using the kitchen.  No frying but lot of spices.  Exhaust fan would be really good.

Projects in priority order:

Dance hall seating upholstery stained, needs replaced  -  Deferred until Covid resolved.
Foyer tile floor replacement – foyer completed, bathrooms tile sealing in progress, lower stairs completed, upper stairs need trim boards and all stairs need vinyl tread covers installed.
Handicap ramp to basement – Needs paint and trim, stair handrail pending
Sewer line needs replaced - Summer 2020 project plus:
        Parking bumpers need anchored - Summer 2020 project
        Ped path to front door needs pea gravel - Summer 2020 project
Dance hall floor will need re-oiled for 2020/2021
Roofing screws still pending
Kitchen needs exhaust fan
Need new rugs in front entry (inside and out)
Front doors are coming apart at bottom, need bolted and glued
Kitchen and dining hall floor needs refinished
 
Agriculture  - Covid virus has disrupted meat exports, particularly to China, after earlier disruption caused by sick workers.  Oregon has now authorized local meat packer inspection to bypass federal delays.
 
Harvest in full swing, please be patient with equipment operators.  Hours are long and visibility is limited.
 
Education –  Debate regarding opening schools for onsite instruction has gotten partisan, again, some more.  Europe’s experience has been positive but other places have resulted in multiple infections and some fatalities.  Seems to depend on how serious the combination of schools and communities are about infection control.    
 
Legislative – The redistricting measure is back on at least for a while and is way short of signatures.  Special session of Legislature was relatively productive and despite some complaints of railroading, most measures passed by large margins and complicated policy issues were largely deferred, with the exception of police force regulations. 

Pomona Report – Third quarter meeting happened yesterday via Zoom.  Attendance was good, __ resolutions were reviewed..

Community Service - See your red cross chapter.  Anyone who has recovered from the corona virus may be extremely valuable as a donor as preliminary data indicate antibodies in their blood serum are effective against the virus.
 
Communications

Treasurers Report / Budget outlook

Bills -       Dan - $
                       
UNFINISHED BUINESS:    

Quarterly inspection was completed.  Construction mess needs cleaned up.
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  1. Group photo for website
  2. Any Resolutions?
  3. Membership opportunities

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NOTE! 
January meeting still early, 3:30 on January 22.
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Pomona 5th degree at Maplewood September 23, Dinner by Youth Grange at 6, Lecture program at 7 and 5th degree starts at 7:30.
 

ZUMBA is again in session.  Shake it up! - Call Cristina for details at 503-984-8193

As always, Maplewood Grange is looking for community minded folks willing to get involved and leave the world a bit better than they found it.  Open to all since 1867.

From Patrons Chain Newsletter

What? Did I hear that correctly? Did National President Betsy and Membership/Leadership Development Director Amanda both just report at this year's National Grange session that our organization had an increase in fraternal membership?
 
Well, they did and we did have an increase in fraternal membership of over 700 members. This is the first time in several years (okay… decades!) that we can make that statement. This got me thinking - what is the reason, especially with all we have gone through in the past three years? You could argue that we should have either stayed the same or had a decrease in membership.
 
I firmly believe that it is in a large part because of what you as Grangers have done in your communities. You exemplified our core values of faith, hope, charity, and fidelity by not giving up and just going through the motions. You did the opposite and did what Grangers do best.
 
Granges opened their doors when allowed, and welcomed the community in. Granges adapted programming or thought of new programs to help the community get back to some type of “normal.” I cannot begin to count the number of Granges who changed the way they did dinners and went to drive-thru style. Communities responded, and the dinners were mostly selling out because you offered something that they were missing. Granges offered outdoor events of a wide variety which gave people a chance to socialize and be around others. Grangers put together seed and plant swaps because of the renewed interest in growing their own and farm-to-table.
 
Our hometowns and local areas responded in so many ways to the community service you provided, not only by supporting Granges in your endeavors financially. Instead, people wanted to be part of an organization that gives back and helps in so many ways. I truly believe our increase in fraternal membership is because of everything Granges did no matter how large or even the smallest gesture.
 
Our Founders would be extremely proud of all the work you have done. Your community service shows why the Grange is still relevant today as it was 150 years ago. Do I think this increase is a “fluke?” No, I do not.
 
In the words of Cade Howerton, a Junior Granger from North Carolina, “Have a Grange Day”.
 
Keep up the good Grange work!




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