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Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:35pm, upstairs, by Master, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, February 23, 2020 with the formal “Opening of the Grange” ceremony.
Grangers acting Pro-Temp: Overseer, Christy Dumolt; Asst. Steward, Jim Dumolt; LAS, Vicki Pounds Guest(s): Clarkes Grange members representing OSG: Jim & Christy Dumolt Visitation: None Roll Call (Secretary): ”*” indicates NOT in attendance. ** Absentee Members Master: Dan Keeley Steward: JoAnn Keeley Overseer: Don Sether * Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis * Lecturer: Sandy Shew Lady Asst. Steward (LAS): Sandy Shew Chaplain: Kathie Femrite Gatekeeper: Doug Femrite Secretary: Betty Chipps Pomona: (vacant) Treasurer: Vicki Pounds Ceres: Judi Aus * Member: Laura Ellis * Flora: (vacant) Member: Ken Fessler * Member: John Keeley * Executive Committee Members: Jack and Priscilla Weaver (Canby) ** #1 Vicki Pounds Member: Adin Hester (California) ** #2 JoAnn Keeley Member: Stacie Bernert (OR City) ** #3 Sandy Shew Member: Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut (Sandy) ** ============================================================================================ ***** Members present: 7, Guests: 2, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7”) (# #) Member providing ‘quorum’ vote via telephone: N/A ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Brainy Quip: “I’m not the kind of person women fall in love with, I sort of grow on them, like a fungus.” (Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon) PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP (Dan Keeley): None, at this time. MINUTES (Secretary): Minutes from January 26, 2020 - Vicki suggested the following correction (under New Business/Treasuer - Bills/Receipts) Recent Heat Pump bill ,,,
JoAnn moved to approve the Minutes as corrected, Kathie seconded, motion carried, voting-sign-of-the-order. TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds) Ending balance, as of February 23, 2020, in the Wells Fargo Checking account is $17,239.08 (for details, see page 5) ... hearing no further concerns, report was “filed for audit.” COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary) … see last page SECRETARY Report (Betty Chipps) The Q4-2019 Quarterly Report: While the report was given at the JAN 26th meeting, signed, sealed and mailed timely to the OSG, a quorum approval from members was omitted. The report read: For the 4th Quarter ended 12/31/19:
JoAnn moved to approve the Q4 Report (ended 12/31/19), Kathie seconded, motion carried (VSO). UNFINISHED PROJECTS (Dan Keeley):
COMMITTEE REPORTS AGRICULTURE: (Dan Keeley): No report COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley): “Keeping the West Warm” donation box has been placed downstairs for collecting winter clothing - a youth collection project for State Grange (will be delivered to Klamath Falls JUNE 20-25th). EDUCATION (Dan Keeley): No report HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley): Nine (9) rentals this month. - Quarterly Safety Inspection (by use of an OSHA generic form) was accomplished. - Four “exit” signs have been purchased. - Extinguishers were services (or) replaced, - A “lock-tag” was placed on the Power-box downstairs. LECTURE PROGRAM - OREGON STATE GRANGE - PRESENTATION by Jim and Christy Dumolt The GRANGE theme of 2019, extended in 2020 “Come Together at the Grange”-Part 2 Jim Dumolt, of District 4 Vet’s Committee, presented the GRANGE RESOURCE BOOK … a wealth of knowledge placed into writing since 2007 - a resource of grange programs and membership information. The ‘Book’ contains:
b.) Sign Reimbursement Program (up to $350) d.) Scholarship information Some discussion items between Subordinate Grange and State Grange:
Jim Dumolt asked: WHAT IS Maplewood Grange GOOD AT?
Jim says the key is get people active in the Grange. For example: Garfield Grange remained open due to “Quilters: joining Grange. Jim Dumolt asked for Affirmation and Pledge from Maplewood Grange to State Grange:
LEGISLATURE (Dan Keeley):
MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps): At the Clackamas POMONA meeting on JAN 25, 2020… Master, Ed Luttrell, announced there will be a series of on-line meetings using ZOOM on the second (2nd) Friday of each month. Each meeting will last 30 to 60 minutes and be focused on some aspect of (1) recruiting new members or (2) engage and involve new members or (3) retain members long-term. Each Grange will be eligible to have two members emails be invited to participate. Granges are not limited to how many members can sit in on these meetings. Please send your Granges representatives email to EdwardLLuttrell@gmail.com UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upstairs Bench Upholstery - Committee (Vicki, Kathie and Joann): - Dan has not heard back from Don Sether regarding status of Molalla Upholsterer quote. - Kathie Femrite measured the benches, approximately 75-yards of fabric will be needed. - Vicki consulted her commercial upholsterer friend on the best kind of fabric for stain resistance: Recommendation was “Crypton” fabric, denim blue color was recommended. - Samples can be purchased for $1, an average price would be $22/yard. NEW BUSINESS 1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS (Dan Keeley):
2. Audit Committee (Dan, Betty and Kathie): Betty reminded an Audit Committee was established at our JAN 26th meeting, however, an Audit date was not chosen. After some discussion, MARCH 22nd at 3:30pm was chosen. Vicki will leave the Treasurer books locked up downstairs, when the time comes for the books to be audited. Note: March 22nd was later rescheduled for April 5th (combined March & April meetings into one date.) 3. Spring-Cleaning Day at the Grange: Set for JUNE 14th approx. 9AM 4. Grange Booth at the Clackamas County Fair - Theme is: “Clearly the Best.”
5. Setting GRANGE Work-Project priorities - discussion A.) Foyer and Bathroom Floors: Dan discussed product prices and concerns: - Vinyl flooring: $10/sq.foot - Tiles cost $20-25/sq.foot (at least 400/sq.feet of tiles needed) - Wood-like flooring or vinyl plank flooring will expand and contract with temperature changes and may not be covered under warranty if temperatures drop below 55-degrees. - Peel-off vinyl can separate. - Tiles, if too polished, can be slick (dangerous). NEW BUSINESS (continued) B.) Kitchen/Dining Hall (uneven concrete): Sandy asked: would the Grange like a Contractor, in the cement business, to provide a quote related to refinishing the concrete floors? Dan is open to working with them for a quote. GOOD TO THE ORDER: “Climate Change Legislation Poll” was handed out by Dan Keeley (for today’s return). NEXT Maplewood Meeting: SUN, March 22, 2020 - Maplewood Grange: Audit Committee meets at 3:30pm, “NO” Potluck, Meeting 4:30pm (snacks OK). Meeting Adjourned with “Closing of the Grange” ritual: at 5:30 pm by Dan Keeley. Respectfully Submitted, Betty Chipps, Secretary Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 3:14pm by Master, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, December 08, 2019 with the “Opening of the Grange” ritual.
Members acting Pro-Temp: (N/A) Guest(s) present: None Visitation: None Red Ink-represents change from previous year service Roll Call (Secretary): ”*” indicates NOT in attendance. ** Absentee Members Master: Dan Keeley Steward: JoAnn Keeley Overseer: Don Sether Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis * Lecturer: Sandy Shew Lady Asst. Steward: Sandy Shew Chaplain: Kathie Femrite Gatekeeper: Doug Femrite Secretary: Betty Chipps Pomona: (vacant) Treasurer: Vicki Pounds Ceres: Judi Aus * Member: Laura Ellis * Flora: (vacant) Member: Ken Fessler * Member: John Keeley * Executive Committee Members: Jack and Priscilla Weaver (Canby) ** #1 Vicki Pounds Member: Adin Hester (California) ** #2 JoAnn Keeley Member: Stacie Bernert (OR City) ** #3 Sandy Shew Member: Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut (Sandy) ** ================================================================= ***** Members present: 8, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7”) (# #) Member providing ‘quorum’ vote via telephone: N/A ___________________________________________________________________________________ BrainyQuote of the Week: True terror is to wake up one morning and discover your high school class is running the country. (Kurt Vonnegut) PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP (Dan Keeley): Dan said it was Bill Sanford’s (member of Chaps & Petticoats, grange renter) intention to join this meeting and see how grange business is conducted. Vicki shared that family illness and his long work hours could have influenced his absence today. MINUTES (Secretary): Dan asked if there were any questions/comments regarding the October 27, 2019 Meeting Minutes previously emailed (and posted on the Maplewood website)? Hearing none, Don Sether motioned to accept the minutes, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carried via voting sign of the order (VSO). Minutes from the September 22nd and August 25th meetings - distributed via email (and posted on the website). TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds) Ending balance, as of DEC 8th, in the Wells Fargo Checking account is $16,202.66 (see attached report) ... hearing no concerns, report was “filed for audit”. Vicki reported Wells Fargo Bank (WFB) wants to add a new security feature (code confirmed via cell phone text) prior to transmission of documents (i.e. bank statements). The fact that WFB will not accept email or voicemail transmission, but will allow ‘text’ code be sent to a designated (non-signer’s) cell - is a red-flag - not increased security! Presently Vicki visits the bank and requests a printed copy of the bank statement. Vicki recommends we change to another bank, even though such a change would mean new auto withdraw (add/or deposit) authorizations - see New Business (for motion). COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary) Secretary’s Communications - received from OSG, Pomona, other granges and community (see Page 5). >>>>> CONNECTING - with Community <<<<<< Veteran’s Transitional Housing Village (status - Don Sether): Clarkes and Springwater are taking meals to the village once a month - each. Clarkes Grange also offered to help any other grange that would like to take a meal once-a-month as they would like to see more granges taking meals. Clarkes deliver meals on Sunday but possibly other days are an option. SECRETARY Report (No additional report) UNFINISHED PROJECTS (Dan Keeley):
FINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley):
COMMITTEE REPORTS AGRICULTURE: Don Sether picked up a Christmas Tree - reported no sap in the tree, not good due to a dry summer. Dan Keeley relayed the Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB) are causing damage in the nut orchards - chewing into the nuts. (Note: different from Boxelder Bugs, with black & red coloration, that seek warmth within your home’s exterior - get their names as attracted to Boxelder trees.) USDA’s crop research team is investigating solutions to trap or interject a biological control (“natural enemy”) from China to exterminate the pests. JoAnn Keeley said Hazelnut tree growers can clear tree-floor to remove the dormant bugs. Dept. of State Lands (DSL) and (DEQ) Dept. of Environmental Quality have updated stream level research - now say 75% of water within the state is polluted...Dan says such statistics could be exaggerated ... i.e. If Tualatin river were polluted - does not mean side streams are affected. COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley): Winter blanket/clothing (and toiletries) collection has gone well - JoAnn will be delivering to Portland Rescue Mission. HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley): Two rentals are on the Grange Calendar. Vicki asked “how do we enforce ‘no alcohol’ (present in rental agreement) - cause renters are ignoring?” “What does the contract spell out - revoke deposit?” OK, can we raise the deposit and up-the-ante? Don Sether suggests possibly revoking the deposit, after taking pictures to support/prove contract violation. Dan has tried to get them back to the grange and clean-up mess - if we revoke the deposit that seems an underhanded tactic. Contract reads “no alcohol” as insurance liability for Additional Insured does not apply if the insured is under the influence of alcohol (drugs). Certainly no liability will apply if Grange does not spell out “no alcohol.” (see New Bus.) EDUCATION (Dan Keeley): Don Sether reports St. Paul got the State title in football! LECTURER (Sandy Shew): No report LEGISLATURE (Dan Keeley): Aurora Airport has hassles. Oregon Dept. of Aviation (ODA) Board stamped approval on Master Plan for Aurora Airport to expand runway. Such approval is being objected to by community organizations: 1000 Friends of Oregon and Friends of French Prairie and various city leaders (i.e. City of Wilsonville) in a lawsuit that states approval circumvents standard Oregon Land Use and public process laws. (added Note: approval creates a special interest “carve out” to expand only one eligible airport runway and does not address environmental concerns related to Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) areas.)
MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps): Don Sether, a Lifetime member, gave an additional dues donation of $20. NEW BUSINESS Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS (Dan Keeley):
Prefacing bills will be totaled in the future, Betty Chipps moved to pay expenses presented, Don Sether seconded, motion carried.. Regarding Wells Fargo Bank and the new security features imposed (discussed under Treasurer’s Report above), Vicki Pounds, Treasurer, asked: can we change to Columbia Bank, even though such a change would mean establishing new auto withdraw (or deposit) authorizations and new signer cards (for Master, Dan Keeley and Vicki Pounds, Treasurer). Vicki indicated a benefit also exists: being familiar with Columbia Bank practices, there are no (monthly) charges to non-profit agencies. Don Sether motioned the Grange change banks, if so desired, JoAnn Keeley seconded, motion approved, voting sign of the order (VSO). Regarding the Grange “no alcohol” enforcement (continued from HALL RENTAL discussion), Vicki Pounds moved to increase Deposit from $150 to $200 to determine if money effects (alcohol) behavior, Don Sether seconded. Discussion: Dan Keeley addressed contract is only binding if the same person who provides insurance is the one who signs the contract. Other: To enforce the “no alcohol” clause, refund should be forfeited if ‘picture’ proof of alcohol use. Dan asked for a vote on increased Security Deposit, motion approved (VSO). NEW BUSINESS (continued) Dan Keeley wondered what the next Grange ‘maintenance priority’ should be - floor opened for discussion:
Don Sether moved to obtain cost estimates on upstairs benches, Kathie Femrite seconded, carried (VSO). Don and Kathie will both check into cost estimates. Continuing Rental contracts will renew in the New Year:
Discussion: Betty asked Don Sether what other granges have ZUMBA rentals and how rates compared: Answer: Milwaukie charges $15/hour and Beavercreek charges $20/hr. Don Sether moved, effective January 1, 2020, ZUMBA monthly rent be increased by $25, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carried (VSO). GOOD TO THE ORDER:
NEXT Maplewood Meeting: SUN, January 26, 2020 - Maplewood Grange: “NO” Potluck, Meeting 4:30pm (snacks OK). Meeting Adjourned: at 4:12 pm by Dan Keeley with ‘Closing of the Grange’ reading. Respectfully Submitted, Betty Chipps, Secretary Communications (Secretary, Betty Chipps): >>>>> CONNECTING with STATE <<<<< Oregon State Grange (OSG)
>>>>> CONNECTING - with POMONA <<<<<< Clackamas POMONA Grange #1
>>>>> CONNECTING - with other Granges <<<<<<
>>>>> CONNECTING - with Community <<<<<<
NEXT MTG: (SUN) January 26, 2020 Time: 4:30pm Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 3:00pm by Master, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, October 27, 2019 with the “Opening of the Grange” ritual.
Members acting Pro-Temp: Vicki Pounds, Steward; Doug Femrite, Gatekeeper Guest(s) present: None Visitation: None Roll Call (Secretary): ”*” indicates NOT in attendance. ** Absentee Members Master: Dan Keeley Steward: (vacant) Overseer: Don Sether Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis * Lecturer: Sandy Shew Lady Asst. Steward: (vacant) Chaplain: Kathie Femrite Gatekeeper: JoAnn Keeley Secretary: Betty Chipps Pomona: Sandy Shew Treasurer: Vicki Pounds Ceres: Judi Aus * Member: Doug Femrite Flora: (vacant) Member: Laura Ellis * Member: Ken Fessler * Member: John Keeley * Executive Committee Members: Jack and Priscilla Weaver (Canby) ** #1 (vacant) Member: Adin Hester (California) ** #2 JoAnn Keeley Member: Stacie Bernert (OR City) ** #3 Sandy Shew Member: Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut (Sandy) ** ============================================================================================ ***** Members present: 8, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7”) (# #) Member providing ‘quorum’ vote via telephone: N/A ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP (Dan Keeley): None, though we really do need more members. Dan is still hopeful that Bill & Cindy Sanford (Chaps and Petticoats dancers) will want to be Grange members. MINUTES (Secretary): September 25, 2019 minutes - will be emailed. TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds) Correction to 9/22/19 Treasurer’s Report: Rental and deposit income was $670 not $620 (full $100 pd by PAC - not ½ and ½ for OFSRDC event on 9/7-8/19) increasing the ending balance to be $14,786.15 versus $14,736.14. Thus Checking opening balance (as of 9/23) was $14,786.15, Rental & Deposit Income $885, Donation income $150 (PAC $100+9/23 Open House dinner $50), paid expenses totaled $2,067.42 (including Utilities $156.08, Open House expenses $104.97, Web Page $49, Repair & Supplies reimbursements $96.22. and Security deposit refund $400 and Grange Improvement Project $1,261.15), for an ending balance of $13,753.73. INFO: Vicki noted ZUMBA payment was received but late and not included in Treasurer report. Vicki reported: at the 9/7/19 State Dinner the Oregon Federation received $100 in food donations. The Portland Area Council (PAC) voted (10/21/19 meeting) to issue a check to Maplewood Grange as a thank you for their generosity and cooperation on hall rent and RV accommodations. Treasurer Report was “filed for audit.” SECRETARY - COMMUNICATIONS >>>>> CONNECTING - with other Granges <<<<<< Secretary’s Communication (see page 4) for other Grange events - provided later due to short meeting time. COMMUNICATION (Secretary) .>>>>>CONNECTING with STATE <<<<< Oregon State Grange (OSG)
SECRETARY Report (3rd Qtr ending 9/30/2019) (In the 2nd Qtr w/Lifetime Membership credit income of $296.81, less $202.50 dues (for 18 members), developed a net credit of $94.31) Q3-2019 Quarterly (financial) Report reported three (3) Regular meetings were held in the 3rd Quarter: (Membership attendance - omitted in report: July had seven (7) in attendance, August was nine (7) members and Sept. had seven (7) members.) We showed NO members had dues outstanding, the Grange OR Sec. of State Corp. filing ($50) is current and the Grange Membership roster was updated (with Birth Dates reflected on Membership Roster) and a copy included to OSG with the quarterly filing. The Q3-2019 report reflected the following financial information:
Maplewood subordinate Grange Seal was affixed, and Q3 report signed by Master, Dan Keeley - Need to approve. Don Sether moved to accept 3rd Qtr report, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carried - voting sign of the order. UNFINISHED PROJECTS (Dan Keeley)::
FINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley):
COMMITTEE REPORTS AGRICULTURE: Don Sether reported State FFA had 115 competitions go to Nationals. AG debate team won with topic on HEMP. Horse judging came in first. COMMITTEE REPORTS (continued) COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley):
HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley):
EDUCATION (Dan Keeley): No report LECTURER (Sandy Shew): No report LEGISLATURE (Dan Keeley): No report MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps): No report NEW BUSINESS Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS (Dan Keeley):
Vicki moved to pay expenses presented, Don Sether seconded, motion carried (voting sign of the order). NOMINATIONS and ELECTIONS Roster of 2019 Current Officers and 2019-2020 Standing Committee Chairs was presented as template for nominations of 2020 Officers and 2020-2021 Committee Chairs. Dan Keeley had confirmed Mike Ellis would remain as Asst. Steward. Current Officers expressed willingness to continue their positions. Nominations were received for vacated positions and needed changes:
With all Officer positions nominated and Standing Committee Chairs remaining in their nominated positions, JoAnn Keeley moved to accept “members into positions” as read, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carried (voting sign of the order). See attached Ballot GOOD TO THE ORDER: (none) NEXT Meeting (NOV/DEC combined) business: SUNDAY, DEC 8th - Maplewood Grange: “NO” Potluck, Meeting 3:00pm (snacks OK). Meeting Adjourned: at 3:32 pm by Dan Keeley. Respectfully Submitted, Betty Chipps, Secretary SECRETARY - COMMUNICATIONS (Other Grange Events) >>>>> CONNECTING - with other Granges <<<<<< Clackamas POMONA Granges …
>>>>> CONNECTING - with Community <<<<<<
Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 3:13pm by Master, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Members acting Pro-Temp: N/A Guest(s) present: None Visitation: None Roll Call (Secretary): ”*” indicates NOT in attendance. ** Absentee Members Master: Dan Keeley Steward: (vacant) Overseer: Don Sether * Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis * Lecturer: Sandy Shew Lady Asst. Steward: (vacant) Chaplain: Kathie Femrite Gatekeeper: JoAnn Keeley Secretary: Betty Chipps Pomona: Sandy Shew Treasurer: Vicki Pounds Ceres: Judi Aus * Member: Doug Femrite Flora: (vacant) Member: Laura Ellis * Member: Ken Fessler * Member: John Keeley * Executive Committee Members: Jack and Priscilla Weaver (Canby) ** #1 (vacant) Member: Adin Hester (California) ** #2 JoAnn Keeley Member: Stacie Bernert (OR City) ** #3 Sandy Shew Member: Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut (Sandy) ** Note: Resigned Membership: JoAnn Lee (OR City) ============================================================================================ ***** Members present: 7, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7”) (# #) Member providing ‘quorum’ vote via telephone: N/A ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP (Dan Keeley): None - presently. Dan is hopeful that Bill & Cindy Sanford (Chaps and Petticoats dancers) will want to be Grange members. MINUTES (Secretary): August 25, 2019 minutes - not available. TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds) Checking beginning balance (as of 8/26/19) was $14,721.16, Rental & Deposit Income $620, paid expenses totaled $605.01 (including Utilities $142.58, Open House expenses $52.60, Repair & Supplies reimbursements $193.83. and Security deposit refund $216), for an ending balance of $14,736.15. - Hearing no comments, Treasurer Report was “filed for audit.” COMMUNICATION (Secretary) >>>>> CONNECTING with STATE <<<<< Oregon State Grange (OSG)
>>>>> CONNECTING - with other Granges <<<<<< Clackamas POMONA Grange
SECRETARY REPORT (Betty Chipps): No additional report FINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley):
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley):
COMMITTEE REPORTS AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley): No report LECTURER (Sandy Shew): No report LEGISLATURE (Dan Keeley): No report. MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps): No report COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley): Veteran’s Village new wish list includes winter clothes: find collection box downstairs, behind cupboard. EDUCATION (Dan Keeley): Dept. of Agriculture Extension Class included: grower training (Canby area) and worker product standards (on chemicals). HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley): Three Rentals are on the Grange Calendar. OLD BUSINESS (Dan Keeley): (none) NEW BUSINESS
GOOD TO THE ORDER:
NEXT Meeting: SUN, OCT 27th - Maplewood Grange “NO” Potluck, Meeting Time ______ (to be decided) . Meeting Adjourned: at 3:37 pm by Dan Keeley. Respectfully Submitted, Betty Chipps, Secretary
Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:35pm by Master, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Members acting Pro-Temp: Guest(s) present: None Visitation: None Roll Call (Secretary): ”*” indicates NOT in attendance. ** Absentee Members Master: Dan Keeley Steward: (vacant) Overseer: Don Sether * Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis * Lecturer: Sandy Shew Lady Asst. Steward: (vacant) Chaplain: Kathie Femrite Gatekeeper: JoAnn Keeley Secretary: Betty Chipps Pomona: Sandy Shew Treasurer: Vicki Pounds Ceres: Judi Aus * Member: John Keeley Flora: (vacant) Member: Doug Femrite Member: Laura Ellis * Member: Ken Fessler * Executive Committee Members: Jack and Priscilla Weaver (Canby) ** #1 (vacant) Member: Adin Hester (California) ** #2 JoAnn Keeley Member: Stacie Bernert (OR City) ** #3 Sandy Shew Member: Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut (Sandy) ** Note: Resigned Membership: JoAnn Lee (OR City) ============================================================================================ ***** Members present: 7, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7”) (# #) Member providing ‘quorum’ vote via telephone: N/A _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Opening “Word of the Day” (from “Dear Abby”): If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put responsibility on their shoulders. PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP (Dan Keeley): None . MINUTES (Secretary): July 28, 2019 minutes (emailed 8/25/19) were approved as presented. TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds) Checking (as of 7/29/19) beginning balance was $13,491.75, Income totaled $4,527.50 (included OSG Matching Grant Funds $3,022, Rental & Deposit Income $1,340, Dues $115.50 and Clackamas Fair Theme Award $50), paid expenses of $3,298.09 (included Utilities $144.10, Grange Improvement Projects $3,042.99 [West-wall siding and windows], Security deposit refund $100 and Postage Stamps $11)),for an ending balance of $14,721.16. Dan asked if any comments/corrections, hearing none, Treasurer Report was “filed for audit.” COMMUNICATION (Secretary) >>>>> CONNECTING with STATE <<<<< Oregon State Grange (OSG)
>>>>> CONNECTING - with other Granges <<<<<<
>>>>> CONNECTING - with Community <<<<<<
SECRETARY REPORT (Betty Chipps): Q2-2019 Quarterly (financial) Report reported three (3) Regular meetings were held in the 3rd Quarter: Membership attendance reported: April had six (6) in attendance, May was nine (7) members and June had six (6) members. We showed NO member dues outstanding, and the Grange 2018 Electronic IRS #990-N (ePostcard) filing was accepted. The Q2-2019 report reflected the following financial information:
Maplewood subordinate Grange Seal was affixed, and Q2 report signed by Master, Dan Keeley - Need to approve. Don Sether moved to approve 2nd Quarter report, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carried. FINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley): West-wall Siding Replacement Project is completed. UNFINISHED PROJECTS (Dan Keeley):
COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley): Thank you, Sandy, for your 50-years of service to the Grange. Member donations from Keeleys, Sandy Shew, Don Sether and Betty Chipps to School Supply Drive is appreciated. AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley): No report EDUCATION (Dan Keeley): LECTURER (Sandy Shew): No report LEGISLATURE (Dan Keeley): No report. MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps): No report HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley): Four (4) Rentals are on the Grange Calendar.
SAT, SEPT 7th (all-day) Officer/Delegates meet 3-5:30pm, PAC Potluck: bring food by 5pm, Dance 7pm - 10:15pm (see Flyer), clean-up after & Set-up downstairs for SUN Mtg SUN, SEPT 8th opens 8:00am, 9am - 12:30pm STATE MEETING and clean-up after HALL RENTAL (continued)
OLD BUSINESS (Dan Keeley): Open House is SEPT 21st - food is planned for 50 (+/-) people. POMONA Grange Master, Ed Luttrell, will present Sandy Shew her 50-year service pin. NEW BUSINESS (Dan Keeley)
- For 2019 - June 2020 dance season: finish the season - insurance language same as previous year. - In SEPT 2020 - JUNE 2021 dance season: Additional Insured language for Chaps will be needed.
Vacuum dance floor, next: SAND FLOOR.
GOOD TO THE ORDER: (Sick and Distressed)
NEXT Meeting: SUNDAY, SEPT 22, 2019 - Maplewood Grange: “NO” Potluck, Meeting 3:00pm (snacks OK). Meeting Adjourned: at 5:__ pm by Dan Keeley. Respectfully Submitted, Betty Chipps, Secretary Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 5:00pm (delayed due to Ag field combining) by Master, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, July 28, 2019.
Members acting Pro-Temp: N/A Guest(s) present: None Visitation: None Roll Call (Secretary): ”*” indicates NOT in attendance. ** Absentee Members Master: Dan Keeley Steward: (vacant) Overseer: Don Sether * Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis * Lecturer: Sandy Shew Lady Asst. Steward: (vacant) Chaplain: Kathie Femrite Gatekeeper: JoAnn Keeley Secretary: Betty Chipps Pomona: Sandy Shew Treasurer: Vicki Pounds Ceres: Judi Aus * Member: Laura Ellis * Flora: (vacant) Member: Ken Fessler * Member: John Keeley * Executive Committee Members: Jack and Priscilla Weaver (Canby) ** #1 (vacant) Member: Adin Hester (California) ** #2 JoAnn Keeley Member: Stacie Bernert (OR City) ** #3 Sandy Shew Member: Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut (Sandy) ** New Member: Doug Femrite Resigned Membership: JoAnn Lee (OR City) ================================================================================================== ***** Members present: 7, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7”) (# #) Member providing ‘quorum’ vote via telephone: N/A __________________________________________________________________________________________________ PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP (Dan Keeley): None MINUTES (Secretary): June 30, 2019 minutes have been emailed to members. Dan Keeley asked for any corrections or comments on the minutes - hearing none, the minutes stand as presented. TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds) Checking beginning balance (as of 6/30/19) was $13,223.80, Rental & Deposit Income $450, paid expenses totaled $192.05 (included Utilities $156.47, exp. reimbursements $25.58, and Security deposit refund $10), for an ending balance of $13,481.75. Hearing no comments, Treasurer Report was “filed for audit.” Vicki advised garbage rates are going up $2.17/month. COMMUNICATION (Secretary) >>>>> CONNECTING with STATE <<<<< Oregon State Grange (OSG)
- Betty Chipps took the 6th Degree. >>>>> CONNECTING - with other Granges <<<<<< Clackamas POMONA Grange
>>>>> CONNECTING - with Community <<<<<< Clackamas County Fair (& Rodeo) August 12-17, 2019
Doug Femrite asked if Grange prepared/served other foods at Clackamas County Fair - were burners and table(s) needed? Answer: no additional foods prepared during either event - only Display Booth folding tables needed.
Collection ends soon: deliver to Jackson School by 8/11, 12th St., OR City OLD BUSINESS (Dan Keeley):
- List of Other Foods - needed ... Betty will email. PROJECTS UNFINISHED::
FINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley): Siding project (W.wall) expenses totaled $3,042.99 versus Matching Grant funds of $3,022 received = $21 difference, plus Maplewood contributed $22.14/hr labor for 248 man-hours = $5,490.72, our contribution exceeded the match. Dan will submit the Grant Report to OSG acknowledging completion of the West-wall Siding Project. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley):
COMMITTEE REPORTS AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley): No report COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley):
- JoAnn will deliver donated items to Jackson School in Oregon City.
- 4-H Camp School donation of $100 - Boy Scout Rummage Sale and Meeting space donated. - (Silverton) Square Dance Youth hall donation (Feb, March, April months). - Rental Housing Maintenance Service meeting donation. - Zumba daily classes - discounted. - Grange Open House BBQ - open to the public. - Hall/Repair Maintenance - labor donated by members/renters.. EDUCATION (Dan Keeley): No report HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley):
“Additional Insured” wording is lacking on the Certificate of Insurance for Maplewood Grange. Betty will work with Marilyn Schmit to correct. Ed Luttrell, Pomona Master, to attend & present Sandy’s 50-year Pin. SEPT 7, 2019 (all-day) State Meetings & Potluck and Dance (see State Meeting Flyer) SEPT 8, 2019 8am open, 9am - 12:30pm STATE MEETING, take down & clean-up till 2:0 LECTURER (Sandy Shew): No report LEGISLATURE (Dan Keeley): No report . MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps):
NEW BUSINESS 1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS (Dan Keeley):
2. Vicki awaits Chaps and Petticoats contracts from the Grange:
Beginning September 15, 2019 each Sunday at the following times::
3. SECRETARY REPORT (Betty Chipps): Q2-2019, Quarterly (financial) Report (due WED, 7/31/19 to OSG), presented three Regular meetings were held in the 2nd Quarter - Membership attendance in April was six (6) members (with voting quorum obtained by phone polling to John Keeley), May was seven (7) members and June was six (6) members in attendance. There were NO dues unpaid and OSG was advised the IRS Form 990-N (ePostcard) was filed and acceptance was attached to this filing. The Q2-2019 report reflected the following:
Maplewood Subordinate Grange Seal was affixed and report was signed by Master, Dan Keeley - Need to approve. GOOD TO THE ORDER:
NEXT Meeting: SUNDAY, August 25, 2019 - Maplewood Grange: “NO” Potluck, Meeting 4:30pm (snacks OK). Meeting Adjourned: at 6:05pm by Dan Keeley. Respectfully Submitted Betty Chipps Secretary MAPLEWOOD GRANGE MEETING Sunday, May 26, 2019
Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:32pm by Master, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, May 26, 2019 with the “Opening of the Grange” ritual. Members acting Pro-Tempore: Gatekeeper: Vicki Pounds, Stewart: JoAnn Keeley. The following Guest(s) present: None Visitation: None . Roll Call (Secretary): ”*” indicates NOT in attendance. ** Absentee Members Master: Dan Keeley Steward: (vacant) Overseer: Don Sether Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis * Lecturer: Sandy Shew Lady Asst. Steward: (vacant) Chaplain: Kathie Femrite Gatekeeper: JoAnn Keeley Secretary: Betty Chipps Pomona: Sandy Shew Treasurer: Vicki Pounds Ceres: Judi Aus * Member: Laura Ellis * Flora: (vacant) Member: Ken Fessler * Member: John Keeley * Executive Committee Members: Jack and Priscilla Weaver (Canby) ** #1 (vacant) Member: Adin Hester (California) ** #2 JoAnn Keeley Member: Stacie Bernert (OR City) ** #3 Sandy Shew Member: JoAnn Lee (OR City) ** Member: Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut (Sandy) ** ============================================================================ ================ ***** Members present: 7, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7” ) ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Opening Quip (Dan Keeley) : Charles Dickens suggests Fairy Tales are a matter of grave importance … ”a nation without (nursery) fancy, without some romance, never did, never can, and never will, hold a place under the sun.” PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP Dan requests we encourage new memberships, promote the grange, even suggest of Chaps and Petticoats dancers to join the grange - keep the doors open. Kathie Femrite informed Dan her Husband, Doug Femrite, has agreed to become a Grange member. He will be glad to lend his assistance on physical project needs. MINUTES (Secretary): April 28, 2019 Minutes were not available. Secretary read April meeting highlights of “old” and “new” business. TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds) Checking beginning balance (as of 4/28/19) was $10720.01 Rental Income $3,485 (includes 4 hall reservations and $235 dues received) , paid expenses totaled $1,523.63 (included Utilities $165.18, Goodie Basket Raffle $20, vacuum purchase of $263.45, OSG 1st-Qtr Report $225 and other rental/security refunds $850) for an ending balance of $12,681.38. Hearing no comments, Treasurer Report was “filed for audit.” MAPLEWOOD GRANGE MEETING Sunday, May 26, 2019 COMMUNICATION (Secretary) >>>>> CONNECTING with STATE <<<<< OSG Convention 6/22-27/19 (Sat-Thurs.) at Molalla High School (schedule to appear in June Bulletin) 1. FLYER: 2019 Keep Oregon Warm : OSG Youth and Young Adults collecting "warm" clothing -bring to Molalla OSG Convention June 22-27 (submit in time for display) 2. GOODIE BASKET RAFFLE: Grange purchased 20 tickets ($20 check was issued) - 30 more tickets ($1.00/each) available - any others interested? - due to OSG Convention no later than JUNE 23rd 3. SUN, June 2nd beginning Noon at SUNNYSIDE Grange: State Convention 5th Degree Rehearsal a. JoAnn Keeley and Betty Chipps will attend - Molalla HS 5th-Degree Ceremony is MON, JUNE 23rd at 4:00pm - NOTE: Molalla HS, 6th-Degree offered SUN, 6/23/19 (after dinner) 4. Subordinate Grange DELEGATE CREDENTIALS (and ALL Pre-Registration forms) due Thursday, 6/6/19 a. Dan Keeley, 1st Delegate, b. JoAnn Keeley, 2nd Delegate, c. Betty Chipps, ALT Delegate. >>>>> CONNECTING - with other Granges <<<<<< Clackamas POMONA Grange ● Minutes from Pomona May Meeting were circulated. • F LYER from BEAVERCREEK Grange SAT, June 1st, 8-11am, Breakfast served for $7 • THUR., June 27, 2019 POMONA Meeting at HARDING Grange, Estacada Clackamas County Fair ● AUG 13-17, Display Theme: “Farm Fresh, Handmade, Home Grown” • August 17th - Cookie Booth (time will be after Sq. Dance Demo) - sign-up with Dan - Dan, JoAnn, Kathie and Betty have signed-up FINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley) : HALL (downstairs) - Dressing Room doors are finished. OLD BUSINESS - Building Improvement and Maintenance ● SOUTH-WEST WALL RE-SIDING (Dan Keeley): OSG Matching Grant $3,022 was received - Project begins JULY. ● PARKING BUMPERS (outside): rotten - will replace after Siding (West-wall) completed. ● GRANGE ENTRY RAMP: Kathie Femrite has paint to apply on ramp railing. - Will possibly replace non-skid strips on ramp also. ● BALLROOM FLOOR SEALING/REFINISH (Dan Keeley): Project on hold till warm weather. - Will get together with Bill Sanford (Chaps & Petticoats renter), to schedule/discuss. ● FOYER TILE FLOOR - Project on hold till Fall. ● EXHAUST HOODS for over KITCHEN STOVES (Dan Keeley): Project on-hold. - Can target for OSG Matching Grant Program Funds another year. MAPLEWOOD GRANGE MEETING Sunday, May 26, 2019 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley) : 1. Grange Hall Water Test: - Neighbors water tested at 8.0, Grange tested at 10.8, safe drinking water standard is 10.0. - possibly nitrogen bleaching into well - gray water tank (holding tank for used water) is separate - may have to replace pipe that leads from toilets to septic. 2. Kitchen Sink back-up: probably usual “human” error related to “Sump Pump.” UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) : 3. Rodents under Porch: (no further signs) 4. SIDING Project (west outside wall) - Two dates have been set: July 6th and 13th - to do’s: - Schedule Power with PGE - Move fuel tank (delivery has been suspended till project completion). - Parking Bumpers - Remove for disposal (being replaced) - Pull off down-spouts for storm windows - SAT, July 6th - those who can meet to rip off the siding and install insulation. - SAT, July 13th, work party meets place Tyvek covering and install siding. COMMITTEE REPORTS AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley) : ● Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study on Round-Up still shows no signs of cancer. ● Farm Bureau TEST: Bury “cotton” soiled-underwear,” if eaten up in four (4) months, soil is healthy!! Don Sether reports weather has been too wet - might possibly cut hay tomorrow. COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley) : ● Portland Rescue Mission could use “summer clothing,” and add “sun-screen” to toiletries. Donation Box will be displayed at Grange. ● Email received from Don Kingsborough - VETERANS VILLAGE Supplies needed - Betty bought Bleach and Saran wrap - Vicki will deliver to Vet.Village, 16575 SE 115th, Clackamas: Benchpress/weights, Lamp, Rug... Don Sether reminds us to bring warm clothing to State Sessions (at Mollalla HS) . EDUCATION (Dan Keeley) : Have been some pretty serious incidents of gang and/or racial slurs in Portland … report if concerned. HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley) : ● Eight (8) rentals on grange calendar (some in September). LECTURER (Sandy Shew) : see Opening Quip MAPLEWOOD GRANGE MEETING Sunday, May 26, 2019 COMMITTEE REPORTS (continued) LEGISLATURE (Dan Keeley) : ● SB 210 (Non-profit taxation) is still alive! ● HB 3427 Education Bill - provides funds for Student Success: signed into law. - pays for PERS, maintains schools current program. MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps) : ● Renewals received (since last meeting 4/28/19) : Renewals pending: - for 2019 Ken Fessler for 2019 Laura & Mike Ellis - for 2018 & 2019: Adin Hester & Stacie Bernert for 2018 & 2019: JoAnn Lee NEW BUSINESS 1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS (Dan Keeley) : Receipts: Dan gave Vicki money for 1. Rental hold, 2. Two regular Rental payments. Expense reimbursement to Dan Keeley, receipts totalled $284.18 - $ 127.00 - included Dressing Room door expenses Annual “Oregon Corporation” fee is $50 - renewal report due. STATE Convention Registration Expense (Dan Keeley) : Subordinate Delegate Registration form will enroll: Dan, JoAnn and Betty as Alternate Delegate. Also JoAnn (taking 1st-4th, 5th and 6th degrees) and Betty (taking 6th degree) have expressed interest in Degree ceremonies at State Convention. Don Sether suggested that Grange pay for JoAnn (5th & 6th) and Betty’s (6th) degree enrollments, an amount of $44.00. Don Sether motioned to accept bills ($284.18, $50, and $44) as presented, Betty Chipps seconded, motion carried. 2. CANBY FAIR Planning (Dan Keeley) : a.) Pomona Grange - Cookie Bake: Dan has signed-up Maplewood Grange to do the Cookie Bake on AUG 17th (in the afternoon - after the Grove Stage Demo). b.) Grange Booth Display: Fair Theme: “Farm Fresh, Handmade, Home Grown” Need a Chair person for Booth: JoAnn Keeley volunteered 3. Portland Area Council (PAC) hosted State Meeting at Grange is SEPT. 7-8, 2019. a.) Contract will be needed for agreed upon Rental fee of $100 for all Day SAT and AM-SUN b.) Grange is now available on 9/21-22/19 (SAT - SUN, respectively) 4. Planning Upcoming Events: discussed and agreed to the following dates: a.) SAT, SEPT. 21st - GRANGE OPEN HOUSE 6:00 - 9:00pm - plan DEMO of Renters at Maplewood Grange - advertise in Grange Bulletin via FLYER - Sandy’s 50-year Pin to be ordered (for presentation at Open House) b.) SAT, OCT. 26th PUMPKIN PAINTING (note: two people not available: Vicki & Betty) MAPLEWOOD GRANGE MEETING Sunday, May 26, 2019 - advertise with FLYER in N. Willamette News (Canby Herald) NEW BUSINESS (continued) 3. Next Grange Meeting Date: Betty noted our next regular 4th Sunday-Grange meeting is in conflict with the STATE Convention (and in conflict with the Degree ceremony date of 6/23/19) . Discussed and decided Grange meeting would be the following Sunday, JUNE 30th. GOOD TO THE ORDER: State Grange Password for 2019 is: “INVOLVE” With fewer members attending the Potluck (held before Regular Meeting) , Joann motioned to delete 3:30pm Potluck and serve instead snacks during 4:30pm Meeting, Don Sether seconded, motion carried. NEXT Meeting: SUNDAY, June 30, 2019 - Maplewood Grange: “NO” Potluck, Meeting 4:30pm (with snacks) . Meeting Adjourned: at 6:35pm with the “Closing of the Grange” ritual. Respectfully Submitted Betty Chipps Secretary MAPLEWOOD GRANGE MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2019
Maplewood Grange #662 was opened on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 2:00pm . Three members of the Audit Committee reviewed 2018 Treasurer records, and potluck was served at 3:30pm.. Master, Dan Keeley, called the regular meeting to order at 4:33pm with the “Opening of the Grange” ritual. The following Guest(s) present: None Visitation: None Members acting Pro-Tempore: Steward, JoAnn Keeley; Gatekeeper, Vicki Pounds. Roll Call (Secretary): ”*” indicates NOT in attendance. ** Absentee Members Master: Dan Keeley Steward: Felipe Gonzalez * Overseer: Don Sether Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis * Lecturer: Sandy Shew Lady Asst. Steward: Katie Gonzalez * Chaplain: Kathie Femrite Gatekeeper: JoAnn Keeley Secretary: Betty Chipps Pomona: Sandy Shew Treasurer: Vicki Pounds Ceres: Judi Aus * Member: Laura Ellis * Flora: (vacant) Member: Ken Fessler * Member: John Keeley * Executive Committee Members: Jack and Priscilla Weaver (Canby) ** #1 Felipe Gonzalez * Member: Adin Hester (California) ** #2 JoAnn Keeley Member: Stacie Bernert (OR City) ** #3 Sandy Shew Member: JoAnn Lee (OR City) ** Member: Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut (Sandy) ** ============================================================================ ================ == ***** Members present: 7, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7” ) ______________________________________________________________________________________________ PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP Dan Keeley proposed the acceptance of two (2) new memberships: Mother and daughter (respectively), Crispina Orozco and Mariela Casarez, grange renters who dance Zumba. JoAnn Keeley moved to accept Mother and Daughter as new members, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carries, voting-sign-of-the-order. MINUTES: (Secretary) Corrections were made to the JAN 27. 2019 Minutes: C h rispina (s/b Crispina) Orozco and daughter, Mariella (s/b Mariela) Casarez. Minutes were approved with corrections. COMMUNICATION (Secretary) Oregon State Grange (OSG) - February/March 2019 OSG Bulletin mailed. • February 5, 2019 Correspondence from Susan Noah, OSG Master: OSG 2019 Roster received Clackamas POMONA Grange • FLYER form WARNER Grange: SUN, March 3rd, 5-8pm, LOST CREEK BLUEGRASS BAND (includes $8 BBQ Chicken Dinner) • FLYER from BEAVERCREEK Grange (Schettig 2/11/19): March 17th St. Patrick’s $8 Dinner (family $25) and Fundraiser, 4 - 7pm Treasurer’s Report: (Vicki Pounds) Checking beginning balance was $10,651.07, dues income $225, rental income $510, expenses of $491.40 (including $225 for 4Q2018 Report) for an ending balance of $10,894.67. Vicki reminds us, Treasurer Reports require no approval, but are rather “filed for audit.” Vicki inquired of Dan, what was the Zumba rental check status? Dan was advised the check was placed in the mail. OLD BUSINESS Grange Water Test did not pass (again). Neighbor to the North, Carol Yoder, will let Maplewood sample her well to compare results. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Building Improvement and Maintenance ● BALLROOM FLOOR SEALING (Dan Keeley): oil coat application awaits warm weather. Bill Sanford (Chaps and Petticoats renter) willing to help. Process: oil coating takes 24/hr period to dry - must wait one (1) week before next coat. ● SOUTH-WEST (outside) WALL RE-SIDING (Dan Keeley): OSG Grant received requires “quarterly” updates - report sent in - read nothing done yet. • GRANGE ENTRY RAMP: Kathie Femrite has paint to apply on ramp railing. Will possibly replace non-skid strips on ramp also. • EXHAUST HOODS for OVER KITCHEN STOVES (Dan Keeley): Project on-hold. Can target for OSG Matching Grant Program Funds another year. COMMITTEE REPORTS LECTURER (Dan Keeley): The word of the month, “Diplomacy is the art of letting someone else have it your way,” AUDIT: The Audit Committee (JoAnn Keeley, Kathie Femrite and Betty Chipps) reviewed Treasurer records for 2018. A random sampling of checks and deposits (each quarter) were traced to the Wells Fargo Bank Statement and same amount activity was found. Grange Minute balances were also reconciled to book for January and December 2018 and reconciling items agreed. The Audit Committee reported a clean set of records - no exceptions found. AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley): Relayed “Glyphosate” article in February 8, 2019 Capital Press . Article was by University of Idaho Extension pesticide coordinator. She made the points that Glyphosate (Roundup) has very low acute toxicity to animals similar to Baking Soda. The use of Glyphosate has increased due to increased use of GMO crops and that has made it a target. She made the point that studies done in USA have not found a link to leukemia and the overseas studies that have found such a link were small case controlled studies which can be subject to unintentional bias. A recent meta study, however, has indicated a small increase in risk, so it is best to be careful about exposure to this or any pesticide. EDUCATION Report (Dan Keeley): • St Paul, both boys and girls, won District - all going to State. • Oregonian article dated 2/10/19 by columnist Elizabeth Hovde - emphasizes people need to stop blaming law makers for those children-left-behind. “Public schools that give great opportunities to children and quality education 6-hours a day cannot undo the other 18-hours” - that is up to family involvement. At home factors play into quality education, or lack of. i.e. Children arrive to school with pre-existing conditions: sick, tired, hungry, and/or sometimes stressed about what is happening at home - all factors that disrupt education. HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley): • Six (6) rentals on grange calendar. • Boy Scouts, Pinewood Derby, isa floor risk, thus a non-rental. • Rental inquiry from Mom’s Club in Canby - Dan wondered about “free” rental in exchange for grange cleaning possibly. LEGISLATURE (Dan Keeley): • Rep. Bill Post got reprimanded on ‘bill” restricting gun rights - invites NRA to show up - caused a stir. • Debate in Legislative Session: cap and trade limits on carbon dioxide. The cap and trade system attempts to make a given amount of pollution reduction more effective and less expensive. However, it is a large complicated program and the State has had little success running such programs. Dan advocated a carbon tax as simpler. In any case something needs to happen ASAP. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Vicki Pounds talked about KIWANIS spearheading the Children’s Summit - objective to catalog/ consolidate various organization contacts/resources for children and families I.e. Food Bank and Canby Center (that has a food bank) . • Vicki wondered where Maplewood fits into the community planning? • Don Sether will get Maplewood advised. Molalla is talking about needs of community organizations, churches and even Molalla-VFW is involved. MEMBERSHIP: Dan reports Laura Ellis will renew Grange membership, however will likely not be able to attend meetings as family cannot leave oldest “Autistic” son with anyone else. Vicki questioned, will Katie and Felipe Gonzalez renew 2019 memberships?. ● Vicki was unfamiliar and wondered why Adin Hester, JoAnn Leigh and Stacie Bernert did not pay 2018 membership dues? Answer: 2018 reminders were not sent - Betty will follow-up. In the future Treasurer and Membership should coordinate membership renewals. ● Vicki asked besides Don Sether and Judi Aus , who else was Maplewood’s Lifetime members Other Lifetime Members are: Jack & Priscilla Weaver (Canby, OR) and Joyce Urnaut (Sandy, OR). NEW BUSINESS 1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS: Expense reimbursement to Dan Keeley, including: • $ 40.00 - Water Test • 22.30 - V-belt • 24.98 - Pulley (mower) • 56.00 - Kitchen Sink repair (part to put drains back together under sinks). $143.28 TOTAL $250.00 reimbursement due JoAnn for purchase of used/rebuilt vacuum from Vacuum Shop (can turn beater-bar off, for floor use, and has 50-foot cord) $1,960.00 payable to Country Mutual Ins. - Gen’l LIAB Ins. renews April 2019 Don Sether moved all bills be paid, Kathie 2nd, motion passed. NEW BUSINESS (continued) 2. BUDGETS needed (Dan Keeley) : • Dance Floor Materials BUDGET - projected materials of $1.500 include: Sander rental, and other misc. (brushes, cloths). Don Sether moved and ____?____ seconded, that a Dance Floor Materials Budget be established up to $1,500, motion carried. • Siding Project BUDGET - The OSG Grant approved was $3,022 (expires 12/31/2019). Grange must contribute 50/50 of materials under the Grant (approx. $3,000). Vicki Pounds moved to approve $3,000 as the grange 50% budget for siding project, Don Sether 2nd, motion carried. Siding Project TO DO’s: • Betty will contact Ken Fessler and inquire if Scissor-Lift is still available for rent or use? INFO: previously used for South-side siding project. • JoAnn will complete Dept. of Energy (and/or PGE) application. INFO: Last year Vicki had obtained information from Dept of Energy that siding insulation requests for reimbursement could be applied for. Materials needed: • approx. 8,000/sq. Ft. Owens-Corning R-19 Siding with Fiberglass insulation • Installation equipment: Airless Sprayer (rental), Nail gurn (rental?), saw-horses, AirLift (rental?) 3. GRANGE SPRING-CLEANING DAY needed - date consideration maybe early July (after July 4th) • Pass on early in JUNE - weather can be wet. • JULY 20 is HOP Festival / Chaps and Petticoats (not avail. due to fundraiser booth) • AUG. 10 is AURORA COLONY DAYS Parade (C&P and Grange not avail.) • AUG 13-17 GRANGE (Cookie Booth) & C&P stage demo at CLACKAMAS Co. FAIR 4. CLACKAMAS COUNTY FAIR - August 13-17: THEME: “Farm Fresh, Hand Made, Home Grown” - Think about the theme and decide (at March meeting) if any interest in GRANGE DISPLAY BOOTH 5. WHEEL STOPS (for parking lot): HOP poles may be available for this purpose - Dan will check in to. INFO: Many HOP farmers are going out of business (market is bottoming-out). 6. GO HOG WILD (Chaps and Petticoats) DINNER: Dan wants to know, as Grangers, shall an invite be extended to Zumba exercise group to join the 6:45pm BBQ Pig (and Turkey) Dinner? The intent is a gesture of comradery - shall we change for the dinner (or) does Maplewood want to contribute money to the invitation? Decision was Dan will extend an invitation with RSVP requested on number to attend - No-charge for Zumba members. IF Family members come Grange will buy pizzas (or) pay dinner charges. CONNECTIONS - Other GRANGES: Don Sether reported Jason Carroll, Veterans Chair at Molalla Grange, suffered a Brain Aneurysm. Vicki Pounds, who dances at Milwaukie Grange, reported Kitty Thomas is trying to keep Milwaukie Grange open. Vicki attended a December meeting, expressed an interest in Grange and yet, Kitty did not take applications. Don Sether reported Milwaukie Grange was, indeed, struggling with membership. GOOD TO THE ORDER: Grange Password for 2019 is: “INVOLVE” Meeting Adjourned: by Dan Keeley at 6:00pm with “Closing of the Grange” ritual. Next Meeting: Sunday, MARCH 24, 2019 (Potluck 3:30pm, Meeting 4:30pm) Respectfully Submitted, Betty B. 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