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) 
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*****     Members present:  7,   Guests:  0,   Youth:  0  *****        (Mandatory – Quorum  “7”)
(# #)      Member providing ‘quorum’ vote via telephone:  N/A
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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)  

• July 3, 2019 Matching Grant Award Check for $3,022 received (ahead of Grange wall completion)!
  
• OSG 2ndQuarter (financial) Report  (due 7/31) - approval required.
  

• July 24, 2019 correspondence received from Master, Susan Noah - acknowledged Members that took Degrees during OSG Convention at Molalla High School on Sunday, June 23rd:
  

- JoAnn Keeley took 1st-4th Degree, 5th Degree and the 6th Degree!
- Betty Chipps took the 6th Degree.

>>>>>    CONNECTING - with other Granges <<<<<<
Clackamas POMONA Grange

• THUR., June 27, 2019 POMONA Meeting at HARDING Grange, Estacada - Dan Keeley attended.
  

>>>>>    CONNECTING - with Community <<<<<<
Clackamas County Fair (& Rodeo)  August 12-17, 2019

• Submitted, Monday, 7/22/19, Grange Booth Entry form and Ck#2072 to Canby Event Center, Ruth Gallaway:
  

AUG 17, Display Theme:   “Farm Fresh, Hand Made, Home Grown.” 


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.

• AUG 17 - POMONA Cookie Booth (/time:  4-7pm, Volunteers:  Dan/JoAnn, Kathie/Doug and Terry/Betty.
  
  
  
• Telephone call from Ann Dickson, Pomona (503) 632-4512 - following-up to letter sent
  

Re:  School Drive donation of supplies - Will Maplewood Grange participate?
Collection ends soon:  deliver to Jackson School by 8/11, 12th St., OR City 


OLD BUSINESS (Dan Keeley):   

• Maplewood FLYER:  9/21/19 Open House BBQ, 5-8pm
  

- BBQ food planned:  HotDogs, Burgers, and Salmon Burgers.
- List of Other Foods -  needed ...  Betty will email.


PROJECTS UNFINISHED::

1. Grange Hall Water Test - Kitchen Sink:   probably “Sump Pump” needs replaced.
   
2. BALLROOM  FLOOR  SEALING/REFINISH (Dan Keeley):  Project on hold till after Siding project (W.wall)
   
3. FOYER TILE FLOOR - Project on hold till Fall.
   
4. EAST-side ROOF Screws - to replace short screws with long,
   
5. GRANGE ENTRY RAMP:  Kathie Femrite has paint to apply on ramp railing.  
   

- Will possibly replace non-skid strips on ramp also

1. EXHAUST HOODS for over KITCHEN STOVES (Dan Keeley):  Project on-hold.
   

- Can target for OSG Matching Grant Program Funds another year.


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):  

1. JoAnn presented Grange Booth ideas -  planning and rules were discussed.  Meet August 11th at 9:00AM, to choose a site and set-up the booth.  
   
2. Scraping, sanding and caulking work still needed on Grange Hall Windows - sills can be worked from inside the hall.
   

1. Parking Lot Wheel-Bumpers, removed due to splintering from wear, need to be replaced.  It is likely the HOP fields will be taking down their poles (approx. 6-8 inch diameter) - and these can be used for the Grange parking lot..  Dan would like a budget amount for projecting maximum expenditure allowed.  After cost projection was discussed:
   Vicki moved to set $300 total for replacing parking lot bumpers, seconded, motion carried.
   

COMMITTEE REPORTS

AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley):  No report

COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley):  

1. School Supplies requested per letter received from Ann Dickensen, POMONA Grange 
   

...bring supply donations to Clackamas County Fair (booth set-up) on August 11th (Horning Hall)
- JoAnn will deliver donated items to Jackson School in Oregon City.

1. 2018 Community Service Report submitted to OSG - quite impressive for Maplewood (includes):
   

- Blanket/Quilt - two donation drives
- 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):  

• Two Rentals on Grange Calendar were “no-shows” - $100 (cash) deposits were retained.  Contract needs  a cancellation stipulation:  require one-month cancellation notice before rental date. 
  

• Upcoming Rentals  (Dan Keeley):
  

SEPT 6, 2019   6:45 (open) -12:00pm    Trails End Dance (preceeds State weekend): clean-up and St. Mtg set-up afterwards.   Chaps and Petticoats:  annual C&P Hall Event Insurance AND “Additional Insured” INSURANCE requirement to be checked out by Vicki.

“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):

• Laura (&Mike) Ellis - $90 check (#2906) received for 2019 Grange Membership Renewal 
  
• JoAnn Lee (member of 38 yrs) - resigned (2018-2019) Membership 
  

NEW  BUSINESS
1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS  (Dan Keeley):  

• Receipts (Betty Chipps):  Mt. Hope Farms/Laura Ellis, $40 ck (#1254) received for JULY Kitchen Rental.
  
• Expense reimbursement: No additional presented.
  

      
2.  Vicki awaits Chaps and Petticoats contracts from the Grange:

• Beginning September 6, 2019 - June 2019, first Fridays and third Fridays Square Dance nights at $60/night.
  

Beginning September 15, 2019 each Sunday at the following times::

• Negotiated $25 weekly rental fee for Round Lessons (12 weeks Cha-Cha lessons)  4:00 - 5:30pm 
  
• Confirmed $30 Mainstream Lessons weekly rental fee 5:30pm (set-up) -8:00pm (½ clean-up after),
  

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:

• 18 total members in Q2 and “edits” for next Q3 report will net to 18 members as well, reflecting:
  - long-time member JoAnn Lee “REQuested membership dropped, and
  

- a New Member, Doug Femrite, was gained 

•  a Lifetime Membership credit income of $296.81, less an 18 total Member payable of $202.50, plus a $1.00 Add-member fee, develops a net credit of $93.31 carried forward to 3rd-Quarter Report. 
  

Maplewood Subordinate Grange Seal was affixed and report was signed by Master, Dan Keeley - Need to approve.



GOOD TO THE ORDER:  

• Drop off School Supply donation(s) at Clackamas County Fair, Horning Hall on August 11th.
  
• Oregon State Fair GRANGE BOOTH needs Grange volunteers.  Entry/parking tickets are provided for a three-hour shift.  Contact OSG to sign-up August 23rd - September 2nd.
  

 

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) **
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***** Members present: 7, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7” )
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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) **
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***** Members present: 7, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7” )
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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. Chipps,
Secretary

​ 
Maplewood Grange #662 was opened on January 27, 2019, and the meeting was called to order by Master, Dan Keeley at 4:30pm.  
 
The following Guest(s) present:  None                        Visitation:  None                     Members acting Pro-Tem:  None
 
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:  5,   Guests:  0,   Youth:  0  *****                                 (Mandatory – Quorum  “7”)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP
Dan Keeley has two potential people who dance Zumba that  might be interested in Membership:  Chrispina Orozco and daughter, Mariela Caserez.   Mariela is a Senior in High School and if she joins, she could apply for a Grange Scholarship.  Another benefit is Zumba will be informed on current events.
 
MINUTES:  (Secretary)   December 2, 2018 minutes - to be completed.    NOTE:  August 26, 2018 minutes pending.
 
COMMUNICATION  (Secretary)
Oregon State Grange (OSG)  -  October/November OSG Bulletin mailed.
 
January 11, 2019 Correspondence from DISTRICT 4  (given to Master, Dan)

• Request:  provide Grange picture and historic information (i.e. Organized 1925) - for sharing at Molalla  St. Convention.

 
January 19, 2019 Correspondence from Maryssa Yager at Warner Grange

• Request for donations to place Cuddle Cots in rural hospitals too.
• Please attend Dinner and Auction Fundraiser at Warner Grange, Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 5:00pm

 
December 18, 2018 Correspondence from  Susan Noah, Master, OSG enclosed:

• 4th Quarter 2018 Report
• Audit Procedure guidelines
• Community Service Report Form - return to Liz Dehne, Community Service Director (due June 2019)

 
November 7. 2018  Correspondence from Frank Patron “somewhere in California”  (given to Dan 12/2/18)

• Real Estate property sales solicitation.

 
October 30, 2018  Correspondence from Susan Noah, Master, OSG contained:

• OSG 2019 Subordinate/Community Grange Roster (due 12/1/2018) - delivered 12/9/18 at OSG Open House.

 
 
Treasurer’s Report:  (Vicki Pounds) 
Checking beginning balance was $10,307.12, income of $1,370, expenses of $1,026.05 for an ending balance of $10,651.07.  Vicki also presented a full year 2018 Income/Expense summary:  Income of  $9,685, expense was $8,535.23 which resulted in an annual income earnings of $1,149.77.
 
As Audit preparation, Vicki questioned whether she should request check copies from Wells Fargo (though  not a free service).  Yes, please obtain check copies.
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Grange water was tested again - it did not pass, just a hair above drinking water federally-set standards.
Dan will go to our neighbor, Carol Yoder, and ask to test the water table at neighbor’s residence.  If their test passes, perhaps at the Grange, we’re dealing with old pipe leaks - could mean approximately 150 ft. of pipe to replace.
 
OLD BUSINESS - Building Improvement and Maintenance

• BALLROOM  FLOOR  SEALING (Dan Keeley):  Project on hold till warm weather.
• SOUTH-WEST WALL RE-SIDING (Dan Keeley):  OSG Matching Grant was received.   Project on hold till warm weather.
• EXHAUST HOODS for OVER KITCHEN STOVES (Dan Keeley):  Project on-hold.  Can target for OSG Matching Grant Program Funds another year.

 
 
NEW BUSINESS
 
Treasurer - Bills/Receipts:   (Dan Keeley)
 
Expense reimbursement to Dan Keeley, including Flag Pole expense of $35, amounts to $150 - $170.  Bill reimbursement requires a quorum to approve and will be presented at February meeting.
 
POMONA GRANGE presents, at 1:00 pm, a learning seminar at Maplewood Grange, Sunday, FEBRUARY 10, 2019.
Ed Luttrell will speak on Membership growth.                            NOTE:  Seminar cancelled due to weather snow and ice.
Things to  be done: 
1.  Hall heated, set-up chairs and podium(s). 
2.  Snacks, Cookies, and fingers foods served in the Foyer. 
 
 
AURORA Airport Expansion report filing deadline was missed - needed in order to proceed with expansion.
 
Senator Jeff Merkley holds a Town Hall Meeting at 1:00pm on Monday, January 21, 2019  (MLK day).   A police presence was at the Town Hall Meeting.
 
 
Meeting Adjourned:  at 5:52pm by Dan Keeley.                                         Respectfully Submitted,
 
Next Meeting:  Sunday, FEB 24, 2019                                                         Betty B. Chipps,
(Potluck 3:30pm, Meeting 4:30pm)                                                                Secretary
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​The Maplewood Grange #662 opened Sunday, 10/28/18 and the meeting was called to order at 4:45pm by Master, Dan Keeley.
 
Guest(s) present:  (none)                     Visitation:  (none)
 
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:  John Keeley *                                                Executive Committee
Members:  Jack and Priscilla Weaver  (Canby )          **        #1  Felipe Gonzalez  *
Member:  Stacie Bernert  (OR City)  **                                   #2  JoAnn Keeley
Member:  Adin Hester (California)  **                                    #3  Sandy Shew                                               
Member:  Jo Ann Lee  (OR City) **                            
            Member:  Joyce           (Olivier) Urnaut  (Sandy) **                                       >>>> Roll call has been taken =============================================================================
>>>>> Members present:  6,   Guests:  0,   Youth:  0                                              >>>>  (Mandatory – Quorum  “7”)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP:    (none)
 
MINUTES  (Secretary):   
 
Correction to 09/23/18 Minutes: 
- TREASURER Report should read:  "Ending" (not opening) Balance $9,408.15.
- Under NEW BUSINESS, motion (regarding Sandy's paint sprayer part) should read:  "When the bill is turned in,"
Don Sether moved to pay approximately $65 for paint sprayer part, Kathie seconded, motion passed.
 
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary)
National Grange:   (none)
 
Oregon State Grange (OSG):    October/November 2018 Bulletin - mailed directly to membership.

1. NOV 10th - Deadline for the December-January issue of the Grange Bulletin
2. DEC 9th - OSG Open House and Holiday Party! 1-4 p.m. Everyone welcome! 643 Union St NE Salem, 97301
3. Friday, 1/11/19 -Deadline for the February-March issue of the Grange Bulletin
4. Next OSG Convention is JUNE 22-27,  2019  in Molalla.

 
Clackamas County - POMONA #1:  Newsletter ... available at:  http://www.clackamasgrange.org

1. Did anyone attend:  10/27/18 POMONA Meeting held 10:00am at Milwaukie Grange?   (none)
2. Emailed 10/16/18:  Warner Gr., "Visitation" postcard request:  attend OCT 18  Potluck 6:30, Meeting 7:30pm

 
 
SECRETARY Report (Betty Chipps):   
 
Q3-2018 Quarterly Report was given:  three Regular meetings were held in the 3rd Quarter.  Attendance exceeded the monthly Quorum of seven (7):  July was nine (9), August eight (8) and September was nine (9).
 
OSG was advised Maplewood was current with Oregon Secretary of State - Corporation filing.  The Membership List was returned to OSG with 20 members reported and no updates..    Third Quarter dues were $225,   Check #2044 was issued, Grange Master and Secretary signatures were placed on the Report and Grange Seal was present.
 
Note: No Quorum present - payment represents approval.
 
TREASURER Report  (Vicki Pounds):   
Opening balance of $9,408.15 was decreased by $1 for Ck#2041 (cleared for $66, written was $65) thus adjusted
opening balance is  $9,407.15.   Rental Income was $960, less Supplies and Utilities expenses of $676.58 equals an Ending balance of: $9,690.57.


FINISHED BUSINESS  (Dan Keeley)

• BUILDING:  Outside, East wall has been painted & West-side wall has been patched, both in the same green.
• HALL:  (upstairs) windows have new curtains (medium tone powder-blue with designs) - much thanks to Vicki Pounds and Kathie Femrite.  Thank you, too, Kathie for the donated lace curtains on the downstairs windows.

 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  (Dan Keeley)

• BUILDING:  East-wall, outside window trim (white) to be painted.
• Grange projects - pending:

(upstairs) LOBBY/FOYER Floor,  BALLROOM Floor,  Roof Repair (longer screws), Water Re-Test.
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley):  Controversy exists on how to address Ditch Cleaning of irrigation or drainage ditches on farms.  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking notice that farms are ignoring the need and are now looking for contractor to do the digging.  Up to fifty (50) cubic-yards of material can be removed without need for Core-of-Engineers issuing a permit.
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley):  OSG Report on community sponsored events at Maplewood Grange, over past three months,  includes:  Open House (Sept.), Boy Scout meetings (Mondays) and Zumba at-cost rental (Monday-Friday evenings).
 
As a future community service project, JoAnn asks if there would be interest, in donating items to the Portland Rescue Mission to benefit the homeless?  The cold months are coming and there is a need for:  socks, coats, blankets, and even hygiene items like:  underwear, toothbrushes/toothpaste, etc.  YES, Grangers would like to help.
JoAnn will set up a box in the Foyer to collect the donations and communicate with the Boy Scouts, Zumba and other Maplewood renters to stir more interest.  Deadline for donations will be DECEMBER 2nd.
 
EDUCATION  (Dan Keeley):  Schools' report card has been released.  50% of Middle & High School students missed 10% or greater of their of total days (statistics count home-schoolers as well). 
GWA (Grange Worker's Activities) - (JoAnn Keeley):  no report.
HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley):  Three Rentals obtained. 

1. First date is November 3rd:, both floors:  Athea Zurita $400 (previously paid $100 deposit).
2. & 3.  Are 2019-year rentals. 

 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley):  
Dan has subscriptions to Universal Access to Care Work groups in Salem.  You, too, can subscribe.

LECTURER (Sandy Shew):   no report
MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps):   no report
VETERANS (Sandy Shew):   no report
YOUTH (Betty Chipps):  no report


OLD BUSINESS (Dan Keeley):
OSG Building Maintenance Grant has been received in the amount applied for:  $3,022 excludes insulation - not applied for).   Start date is 12/31/18 and due to be completed within 1 year.  A Grant extension of time can be applied for, if needed to complete Siding work.

Lead Testing:  A test kit at Ace Hardware costs $13, though it costs $40 to send away for results.
- Vicki did the self-test kit.

NEW BUSINESS
1.  Treasurer - Bills/Receipts: 
Receipts (Dan Keeley):   (none)
 
Expense Reimbursements (Dan Keeley):     several expenses totaling:      $79.94  ... reimbursement pending approval, includes:  Ace two reflectors ($4.57 + 4.59), outside water-spout caps, clean supplies, mop bucket ($69.99 ) and
other misc. $ (.79).
 
2.  (upstairs) Dance Floor project will cost approximately  $1,200 for materials.   Tabled for discussion next meeting.
 
 
 GOOD to the ORDER:   (none)
 
Next Meeting:  SUNDAY, December 2nd  *moves NOV & DEC holiday-conflicting dates to one meeting: 3:30pm Potluck, 4:30pm Meeting.
 
Meeting Adjourned:  at 5:30pm


                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted


                                                                                   
                                                                                    Betty Chipps, Secretary

​The Maplewood Grange #662 opened approximately 3:00pm on Sunday, 09/23/18, to set-up for the Grange Open House.  Master, Dan Keeley, called the meeting to order at 3:45pm with the "Opening of the Grange" ritual ."  
 
Guest(s) present:  to help in Open House set-up were Linda and Jim Beeler.           Visitation:  (none)
 
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:  John Keeley *                                              Executive Committee
Members:  Jack and Priscilla Weaver  (Canby )          **        #1  Felipe Gonzalez
Member:  Stacie Bernert  (OR City)  **                                   #2  JoAnn Keeley
Member:  Adin Hester (California)  **                                    #3  Sandy Shew                                              
Member:  Jo Ann Lee  (OR City) **                            
            Member:  Joyce           (Olivier) Urnaut  (Sandy) **                                       >>>> Roll call has been taken =============================================================================
>>>>> Members present:  8,   Guests:  0,   Youth:  0                                               >>>>  (Mandatory – Quorum  “7”)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP:    (none)
 
MINUTES  (Secretary):   

1. July minutes were emailed (in August) - await approval.
2. August minutes pending completion.

 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary):
Clackamas County - POMONA #1:  Grange Newsletter ... available at:  http://www.clackamasgrange.org
Three (3) Sunnyside Grange Flyer were circulated:

1. OCT 20 - American Red Cross Blood Drive 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
2. NOV 8 - Grange potluck 6:30 PM - Salute to Veterans (Vietnam War correspondent - stories, photos, etc.)
3. NOV 17 - annual Bazaar 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 
Oregon State Grange (OSG):    August/September 2018 Bulletin - mailed directly to membership.

• 3rd Quarterly Report received  (due 10/31/18)

 
National Grange:   (none)
 
Dan Keeley:   Silver City Squares, Silverton  (Julia Buchheit):  Thank you letter for help/support from Maplewood.
 
Laura Ellis:  Maplewood Facebook page has established.
 
Maplewood Grange website:  opening the July Minutes was evasive ... keep visiting website to open and read. 
SECRETARY Report (Betty Chipps):   (no additional report)
 
TREASURER Report  (Vicki Pounds):   Opening Balance:  $9,408.15   (see attached)



FINISHED BUSINESS  (Dan Keeley)
 

• BUILDING:  East wall has been painted (same green color).  Trim (white) to be done...any volunteers?

 

• GRANGE HALL: 

 
1.  Upstairs Floor:  Two test-sections of "no-buff" floor wax has been applied (at base of stage stair-steps). Check out and voice an opinion on color, choose either:   1.  the lighter finish -or- 2.)  or the darker patch?
...Lighter finish was "Preferred."
 
2.  Upstairs Windows:  Vicki and Kathie Femrite have removed the brown-curtains and replaced with hand-made Blue-patterned Curtains.  Downstairs Windows:   now covered with "lace" white curtains.
 
3.  Floor Clean-up:   There is a vacuum upstairs and a shop-vac downstairs.  Discontinue sweeping floors with a broom, instead use the vacuums and/or damp mop the floors.
 
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  (Dan Keeley)
 
ZUMBA agreed to do more janitorial clean-up/mopping of Foyer.  Zumba currently pays $150/month each 15th/mo.
Dan suggested we hold the current payment level at $150 till the New Year.  After further discussion:
 
Don Sether moved to try and negotiate $200/month for ZUMBA rental effective New Year (January 15, 2019), Laura seconded, motion carried.
 

• Grange projects - pending:

(upstairs) LOBBY/FOYER Floor,  BALLROOM Floor,  Roof Repair (longer screws), Water Re-Test (?)
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley):  Nut harvest and Hop harvest still active - equipment on the move.
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley): 
"School Supplies Donation Box" status:  supplies were placed in the Grange Lobby donation box, however, they were taken - we shall consider this a donation.
 
EDUCATION  (Dan Keeley):  JoAnn Keeley suggested looking into the McKinney/Vento Education Program in your school-district:  a program to continue homeless children's education through donations.


GWA (Grange Worker's Activities):  (vacant)
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley):   Elections coming up in November.
HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley):  Zumba discussion ... (see: Unfinished Business)

LECTURER (Sandy Shew):   no report
MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps):   no report
VETERANS (Sandy Shew):   no report
YOUTH (Betty Chipps):  no report
 
NEW BUSINESS
1.  Treasurer - Bills/Receipts: 
Receipts (Dan Keeley):  

• "Hold-the-Date" Deposit (for May 19, 2019) from Orozco:    $100
•  Rental Deposit(s) totaling:                                                      $400

 
Vicki noted:  Zumba has paid ahead for SEPT/OCT hall rental of $150.
 
Expense Reimbursements (Dan Keeley):     several expenses totaling:            $527.84 (including Paint Sprayer rental $44)
 
Don Sether moved to pay the bill reimbursements to Dan Keeley, Betty seconded, motion carried.
 
 
Dan noted Sandy Shew's paint-sprayer required a sprayer part to function, thus we had to rent a sprayer.  We could buy a part for approximately $65 to make sprayer functional - Dan wondered what the members wanted to do?
 
Don Sether moved to pay approximately $65 for paint sprayer part, Kathie seconded, motion passed.
 
 
 
 
 
 GOOD to the ORDER:   Laura and Felipe will be in Mexico next meeting.
 
 
Next Meeting:  SUNDAY, October 28 - 3:30pm Potluck, 4:30pm Meeting
 
Meeting Adjourned:  at 4:20pm with "Closing of the Grange" and  Salutation.



                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted


                                                                                   
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary

​The Maplewood Grange #662 opened Sunday on 07/22/18 with potluck at 3:30pm.  Master, Dan Keeley, called the meeting to order at 4:35pm with the flag salute.   
 
Guest(s) present:  (none)         Visitation:  (none)
 
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:  John Keeley *                                                Executive Committee
Members:  Jack and Priscilla Weaver  (Canby )          **        #1  Felipe Gonzalez
Member:  Stacie Bernert  (OR City)  **                                   #2  JoAnn Keeley
Member:  Adin Hester (California)  **                                    #3  Sandy Shew                                               
Member:  Jo Ann Lee  (OR City) **                            
            Member:  Joyce           (Olivier) Urnaut  (Sandy) **                                       >>>> Roll call has been taken =============================================================================
>>>>> Members present:  9,   Guests:  0,   Youth:  0                                              >>>>  (Mandatory – Quorum  “7”)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Opening Quip (Dan Keeley):  "Success consists of going from failure to failure without the loss of enthusiasm."
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP:    (none)
 
MINUTES  (Secretary):   
Dan presented one correction  to the 05/27/18 Minutes - under EDUCATION:  Federal Court ruled that Education Department violated privacy laws when it defrauded students should read when students were defrauded.
Having no further corrections, the Minutes were approved.
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary):
Clackamas County - POMONA #1:  Grange Newsletter ... available at:  http://www.clackamasgrange.org

• Phone message received, from Ann Dickson (503-632-4512),  representing Start Right School Supplies of Clackamas County (program for low income and foster children). 

 
Oregon State Grange (OSG):    June/July 2018 Bulletin - mailed directly to membership.

• 05/15/18 Correspondence from Susan Noah, OSG Master:  IRS 990 e-filings due before September.
• 06/07/18 Correspondence from Susan Noah, OSG Master: 

1.  2018 Q2 Quarterly Report (April, May, June), due by 7/31/18.
2.  2018 Q2 Quarterly Report credit/deduction:  for 2017 income earned on LifeTime invested memberships.
3.  2018 OSG Matching Grant Program materials:  submit beginning July but no later than 9/15/18.
 
National Grange:   (special group discounts offers to Grange members)

1. American Hearing Benefits (mailer circulated):  for information call:  1-888-461-3209
2. MetLife Auto Insurance (mailer circulated):  Group Discount Code:  BVN, call for quote  1-877-491-5089.

SECRETARY Report (Betty Chipps):   
 

1. The annual #990N (e-postcard) filing for 5/1/2017 - 4/30/2018 was accepted by IRS.

 

1. Q2-2018 Quarterly Report was given:  two Regular meetings were held in the 2nd Quarter (June - no meeting). Member attendance in April was seven (7) and May attendance was six (6) - though a quorum is 7 members, decisions did get made.

 
Maplewood reported 20 total-members (includes 3 members with dues outstanding).  OSG was advised Maplewood's non-profit tax form #990N E-postcard was filed and approved.  A credit on the Second Quarter Report represents income received for "lifetime" member invested funds in the amount of $56.05 and replaces the physical check mailed in past years.  Second Quarter dues were $225 less $56.05 for total due OSG of $168.95.   Check #2036 was issued, Grange Master's and Secretary signatures and Grange seal were placed on the Report. 
There were no updates to the Membership List.

JoAnn Keeley moved to approve the 2018 Q1-Report, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion passed via "voting sign of the order."
 
 
TREASURER Report  (Vicki Pounds): 
 
Opening Balance:  $8,163.40, expenses (3 bills) totaled $169.36 for an Ending Balance of:  $7,994.04.



FINISHED BUSINESS  (Dan Keeley)
 

1. GRANGE CLEAN-UP DAY was SAT, June 16th and pizza was served for the lunch.  The list of jobs/chores accomplished were:  building exterior washed, lobby walls/woodwork and floor washed, bathrooms cleaned, windows washed, kitchen mats washed, most of the dining hall bench upholstery cleaned, rear entrance area walls/door/woodwork washed.

           
            Remaining high priority jobs, to do this summer, can be found at:  maplewoodgrange.org (refer to: Job List             under "More" menu).  Please confirm with Dan before tackling a project, so times can be coordinated around      hall rentals.
 

1. BUILDING: 

• Matching Grant application for Building Siding was submitted to OSG this month, July.
• Heat pump protective screen replaced and fins straightened.

 

1. KITCHEN:   Vicki sanded-off peeling paint on (south-wall) kitchen cabinets and lined with shelving paper. 

-  Project will continue with remaining kitchen cabinetry.
 
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  (Dan Keeley)
 
Clackamas County Fair 
 

• POMONA Cookie Bake is scheduled for the afternoon of FRIDAY, August 17th, from 4:00 - 7:00pm.  

UNFINISHED BUSINESS  (continued)
Clackamas County Fair:
 

• GRANGE Display Booth set-up, in the Horning Hall, begins 9:00 am, on SUNDAY, August 12th.

 
- Dan will update the wording on the white-vinyl "Maplewood Grange #662" backdrop.
- Vicki is preparing a DVD (with continuous replay) of community activities at the Grange.
            -  JoAnn will craft  a "quilt-cover" for the Display Table.  The table rim, of the cover, will reflect the
            Theme:  "Growing Grangers, Sewing Communities Together, Showing ..." 
Sitting on the quilt center will be an aluminum "old-fashion" milk tin with the Grange emblem affixed outside and wheat sheaves inside.
From the quilt center will be five-wedges reflecting community activity in the Grange:  Chaps & Petticoats, Mt. Hope Farms, Maplewood, Scout Troops, Zumba (and/or maybe Silverton youth).
- Betty, Kathie, Laura and Katie will meet at the Grange on August 1st, 7:00pm to craft the Poster Board that will wrap-around the milk-tin showing baby and youth footprints & handprints.
- Betty will prepare the Chaps and Petticoats section to the community table cover.
 
Grange projects - unfinished:

1. (upstairs) LOBBY/FOYER Floor (Dan Keeley):  A professional, Rick at Nagl's Flooring, visited (June 16th) and advised the synthetic wood-look flooring is expensive ($5/sq.ft.) for material that will hold up in a heavy-traffic environment.  Additionally, such flooring must be kept at a relatively constant temperature and cost $3 to $4/sq.ft. to install the new floor - after the laborious cost of removing the existing tiles.  
   Recommendation was made to pursue "regrouting" and sealing" the existing tile in the Lobby.
2. BALLROOM:  Await the dry season to apply "no-buff" floor wax.
3. (upstairs) Storm Windows Maintenance (Vicki Pounds):  Progressing on project.
4. Water Re-Test pending (Dan Keeley):  Results of the water test:  Bacterial test passed, Nitrate did not - normal is 10/ per Million - test came back 11.5/Million.
   - Laura Ellis attempted to reach her Ag. (Food and Drug) contact and received no callback.  Upon searching the internet, nothing was found regarding water nitrate levels for kitchen cooking.
    - Dan Keeley will re-test come the dry season. 
5. Roof Repair (longer screws) - still pending.

 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley):  no report
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley):
 
Shall the Grange assist with donations for needed school supplies.?
If donating to King Elementary School at South End Road time-frame is 7/30-8/10/18.    INFORMATION:

• Minimum school supply costs/per student is $50.
• Cash donations received all go school supplies - none to Administrative costs.
• Last year Clackamas County reported 1,400 students (K-12) were helped.

COMMUNITY SERVICE (continued)
 
Betty received a phone message, from Ann Dickson (503-632-4512), POMONA-Clarkes Grange, representing Start Right School Supplies of Clackamas County (program for low income and foster children):  Ann asks if Maplewood Grange wants to participate this year (as we did last year) collecting school supplies?   Time-frame closer to end-of-August.
 
A "School Supplies Donation Box" will be placed in the Grange Lobby/Foyer .

EDUCATION  (Dan Keeley):  no report

GWA (Grange Worker's Activities):  (vacant)
HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley):
Zumba is renting the upstairs once daily  M-F at 6:00pm - Dan asked if any problems had been encountered.  Vicki reported lights were left on occasionally.
NOTE:  After the meeting, a walk of the upstairs floor by Dan, JoAnn and Betty found numerous issues - addressed to renter in an Email dated July 23rd.
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley):  Dan is following the Health Care reform legislative discussions. 
Universal access to healthcare has morphed into Medicare for All (or) "Single Payer Health Care" (government as sole insurer of health care).

Statistics (for 2017) were:
- Less than 400 insureds received premium subsidies at the $25,000 annual-income level.
- Average premium subsidized was $138/person.
- 9-1/2 percent of insureds received Health Ins. subsidies.


LECTURER (Sandy Shew):   no report
MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps):   no report
VETERANS (Sandy Shew):   no report
YOUTH (Betty Chipps):  no report
 
NEW BUSINESS
1.  Treasurer - Bills/Receipts: 
Receipts (Dan Keeley):   (none)
 
Expense Reimbursements:        
            Light Fixture:                                                                                         $    7.49
            Mower Solenoid Fuse:                                                                                 4.83
            Hardware Cloth (around heat pump):                                                          15.12
            Pizza (Grange clean-up day lunch):                                                             29.00
            "Weebly" Web-page renewal (effective 7/8/18):                                          49.00
                                                                                    Dan Keeley - TOTAL:  $105.44
 
JoAnn moved to pay the bill reimbursements, Betty seconded, motion carried.
 
NEW BUSINESS (continued):
 
2.  Grange Rental and RV Dry-Camping APPROVAL for SEPT. 21-22, 2019  
On July 2nd, Betty showed the Grange facilities to Janet and Roy Bellcoff, members of the Portland Area Council (PAC) of Square and Round Dance Clubs.  Objective was to locate a venue (in the Portland area, near the I-5 corridor) for the September 2019 State meeting of Oregon State Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs  (OSFSRDC) to be hosted by PAC...schedule (below):
 
Field parking is needed for RV Dry-Camping overnight on:
SAT, 9/21/2019 (open 8:00am) - PAC hosts OR Federation State Meeting, luncheon and PM Dance,
SUN, 9/22/2019 (open 8:00am-Noon) - PAC hosts OR Federation Breakfast & AM "Trails-End" meeting.
 
Discussion:   What should the "weekend" rental rate be for OFSRDC (a non-profit organization)?
INFO:  Normal (daily) rate is $250 (on floor), $350 entire hall.
 
Betty suggested for this "one & 1/2- day" event the Grange offer a rental rate of $350 plus an RV space dry-camp rate (to be determined by OFSRDC).  After further discussion Dan OK'd an offer of $350 rental, plus RV space rate (tbd) and garbage not to exceed the refuse bin (no overflow of debris).
 
3.  Oregon State Grange (OSG) requests pictures of granges and activities for posting in the OSG Bulletin.  Please submit pictures to Dan for submission.  
 
4.  Business Cards:  Dan would like to order business cards for the Grange (very convenient for communication and promoting rentals).  Vicki suggested designing your own through Avery (online option), match their business card stock number and print your own as needed (stock supply approx. $14).  Laura has used Vista Print, as well. 
 
5.  NW side of Grange - paint is peeling (approx. 700 sq. ft. per side).  Felipe volunteered to help to paint on Fridays.  Kathie asked whether Grange had plans to paint the stair railing?  Dan suggested "Hammerite" product was good for railings - Kathie volunteered for the project.
 
6.  Candidate or Political (debate) Rentals:  Dan asked if such rentals (which offer community awareness) should be fee-based or no-fee rentals?  Friends of French Prairie did sponsor previous candidate event in April.  Dan, as Rental Chair, would like to standardize such events (for ease of future rentals), thus do we charge at all or charge $100, or what?  JoAnn asked who cleans the halls after?  After discussion, Katie moved to allow discounted fee rental of $50, with required Certificate of Insurance and appropriate cleaning fee, JoAnn seconded, motion passed - voting sign of the order.
 
7.  Open House Planning:  Sunday, September 23rd is the Grange Open House.  Arrive at 3:00pm to help set-up.
Format will be:  Meeting 3:30pm, BBQ 4:30pm, 5:30 (upstairs) Intro to Square Dance. 
JoAnn will prepare Flyers.   Dan asked how shall we advertise and/or who do we invite?  Suggestions:
Laura Ellis suggested we post the Flyer on FaceBook. 
Other FB options:  Aurora Now, Canby Now, Donald Now, St. Paul community FB.
JoAnn will list an article in the local - Newspaper's "Community Events" section.
Betty will post the Flyer at Canby and Aurora's American Legion Halls
 
Open House Menu was discussed:  (see separate attachment)
 
8.  Maplewood Grange FaceBook:  Laura volunteered to become the Maplewood Grange "Admin" user and take on FaceBook updates for the Grange.  
NEW BUSINESS (continued):
 
9.  Grange Member Fellowship Interests:  Dan suggested the following fellowship ideas:

• Canby, Slice of Summer at Waite Park
• Springwater Grange Ice Cream Social
• Aurora Concerts
• (other suggestions):  No other planning ideas offered.

 
 
 
 
 GOOD to the ORDER:   

• Grange Display Booth SET-UP is August 12th at 9:00am - meet at the Horning Hall at Canby Fairgrounds.
• Grange OPEN HOUSE is September 23rd, beginning 3:30pm Meeting, 4:30pm BBQ, 5:30pm Community Intro to Square Dance (for those interested).

 
 
Next Meeting:  SUNDAY, 8/26/18- 3:30pm Potluck, 4:30pm Meeting
 
Meeting Adjourned:  at 6:40pm.


                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted


                                                                                   
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary

The Maplewood Grange #662 opened Sunday on 07/22/18 with potluck at 3:30pm.  Master, Dan Keeley, called the meeting to order at 4:35pm with the flag salute.   
 
Guest(s) present:  (none)        Visitation:  (none)
 
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:  John Keeley *                                              Executive Committee
Members:  Jack and Priscilla Weaver  (Canby )          **        #1  Felipe Gonzalez
Member:  Stacie Bernert  (OR City)  **                                   #2  JoAnn Keeley
Member:  Adin Hester (California)  **                                    #3  Sandy Shew                                              
Member:  Jo Ann Lee  (OR City) **                            
            Member:  Joyce           (Olivier) Urnaut  (Sandy) **                                       >>>> Roll call has been taken =============================================================================
>>>>> Members present:  9,   Guests:  0,   Youth:  0                                               >>>>  (Mandatory – Quorum  “7”)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Opening Quip (Dan Keeley):  "Success consists of going from failure to failure without the loss of enthusiasm."
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP:    (none)
 
MINUTES  (Secretary):   
Dan presented one correction  to the 05/27/18 Minutes - under EDUCATION:  Federal Court ruled that Education Department violated privacy laws when it defrauded students should read when students were defrauded.
Having no further corrections, the Minutes were approved.
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary):
Clackamas County - POMONA #1:  Grange Newsletter ... available at:  http://www.clackamasgrange.org

• Phone message received, from Ann Dickson (503-632-4512),  representing Start Right School Supplies of Clackamas County (program for low income and foster children). 

 
Oregon State Grange (OSG):    June/July 2018 Bulletin - mailed directly to membership.

• 05/15/18 Correspondence from Susan Noah, OSG Master:  IRS 990 e-filings due before September.
• 06/07/18 Correspondence from Susan Noah, OSG Master: 

1.  2018 Q2 Quarterly Report (April, May, June), due by 7/31/18.
2.  2018 Q2 Quarterly Report credit/deduction:  for 2017 income earned on LifeTime invested memberships.
3.  2018 OSG Matching Grant Program materials:  submit beginning July but no later than 9/15/18.
 
National Grange:   (special group discounts offers to Grange members)

1. American Hearing Benefits (mailer circulated):  for information call:  1-888-461-3209
2. MetLife Auto Insurance (mailer circulated):  Group Discount Code:  BVN, call for quote  1-877-491-5089.

SECRETARY Report (Betty Chipps):   
 

1. The annual #990N (e-postcard) filing for 5/1/2017 - 4/30/2018 was accepted by IRS.

 

1. Q2-2018 Quarterly Report was given:  two Regular meetings were held in the 2nd Quarter (June - no meeting). Member attendance in April was seven (7) and May attendance was six (6) - though a quorum is 7 members, decisions did get made.

 
Maplewood reported 20 total-members (includes 3 members with dues outstanding).  OSG was advised Maplewood's non-profit tax form #990N E-postcard was filed and approved.  A credit on the Second Quarter Report represents income received for "lifetime" member invested funds in the amount of $56.05 and replaces the physical check mailed in past years.  Second Quarter dues were $225 less $56.05 for total due OSG of $168.95.   Check #2036 was issued, Grange Master's and Secretary signatures and Grange seal were placed on the Report. 
There were no updates to the Membership List.

JoAnn Keeley moved to approve the 2018 Q1-Report, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion passed via "voting sign of the order."
 
 
TREASURER Report  (Vicki Pounds): 
 
Opening Balance:  $8,163.40, expenses (3 bills) totaled $169.36 for an Ending Balance of:  $7,994.04.



FINISHED BUSINESS  (Dan Keeley)
 

1. GRANGE CLEAN-UP DAY was SAT, June 16th and pizza was served for the lunch.  The list of jobs/chores accomplished were:  building exterior washed, lobby walls/woodwork and floor washed, bathrooms cleaned, windows washed, kitchen mats washed, most of the dining hall bench upholstery cleaned, rear entrance area walls/door/woodwork washed.

           
            Remaining high priority jobs, to do this summer, can be found at:  maplewoodgrange.org (refer to: Job List             under "More" menu).  Please confirm with Dan before tackling a project, so times can be coordinated around             hall rentals.
 

1. BUILDING: 

• Matching Grant application for Building Siding was submitted to OSG this month, July.
• Heat pump protective screen replaced and fins straightened.

 

1. KITCHEN:   Vicki sanded-off peeling paint on (south-wall) kitchen cabinets and lined with shelving paper. 

-  Project will continue with remaining kitchen cabinetry.
 
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  (Dan Keeley)
 
Clackamas County Fair 
 

• POMONA Cookie Bake is scheduled for the afternoon of FRIDAY, August 17th, from 4:00 - 7:00pm.  

UNFINISHED BUSINESS  (continued)
Clackamas County Fair:
 

• GRANGE Display Booth set-up, in the Horning Hall, begins 9:00 am, on SUNDAY, August 12th.

 
- Dan will update the wording on the white-vinyl "Maplewood Grange #662" backdrop.
- Vicki is preparing a DVD (with continuous replay) of community activities at the Grange.
            -  JoAnn will craft  a "quilt-cover" for the Display Table.  The table rim, of the cover, will reflect the
            Theme:  "Growing Grangers, Sewing Communities Together, Showing ..." 
Sitting on the quilt center will be an aluminum "old-fashion" milk tin with the Grange emblem affixed outside and wheat sheaves inside.
From the quilt center will be five-wedges reflecting community activity in the Grange:  Chaps & Petticoats, Mt. Hope Farms, Maplewood, Scout Troops, Zumba (and/or maybe Silverton youth).
- Betty, Kathie, Laura and Katie will meet at the Grange on August 1st, 7:00pm to craft the Poster Board that will wrap-around the milk-tin showing baby and youth footprints & handprints.
- Betty will prepare the Chaps and Petticoats section to the community table cover.
 
Grange projects - unfinished:

1. (upstairs) LOBBY/FOYER Floor (Dan Keeley):  A professional, Rick at Nagl's Flooring, visited (June 16th) and advised the synthetic wood-look flooring is expensive ($5/sq.ft.) for material that will hold up in a heavy-traffic environment.  Additionally, such flooring must be kept at a relatively constant temperature and cost $3 to $4/sq.ft. to install the new floor - after the laborious cost of removing the existing tiles.  
   Recommendation was made to pursue "regrouting" and sealing" the existing tile in the Lobby.
2. BALLROOM:  Await the dry season to apply "no-buff" floor wax.
3. (upstairs) Storm Windows Maintenance (Vicki Pounds):  Progressing on project.
4. Water Re-Test pending (Dan Keeley):  Results of the water test:  Bacterial test passed, Nitrate did not - normal is 10/ per Million - test came back 11.5/Million.
   - Laura Ellis attempted to reach her Ag. (Food and Drug) contact and received no callback.  Upon searching the internet, nothing was found regarding water nitrate levels for kitchen cooking.
    - Dan Keeley will re-test come the dry season.          
5. Roof Repair (longer screws) - still pending.

 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley):  no report
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley):
 
Shall the Grange assist with donations for needed school supplies.?
If donating to King Elementary School at South End Road time-frame is 7/30-8/10/18.    INFORMATION:

• Minimum school supply costs/per student is $50.
• Cash donations received all go school supplies - none to Administrative costs.
• Last year Clackamas County reported 1,400 students (K-12) were helped.

COMMUNITY SERVICE (continued)
 
Betty received a phone message, from Ann Dickson (503-632-4512), POMONA-Clarkes Grange, representing Start Right School Supplies of Clackamas County (program for low income and foster children):  Ann asks if Maplewood Grange wants to participate this year (as we did last year) collecting school supplies?   Time-frame closer to end-of-August.
 
A "School Supplies Donation Box" will be placed in the Grange Lobby/Foyer .

EDUCATION  (Dan Keeley):  no report

GWA (Grange Worker's Activities):  (vacant)
HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley):
Zumba is renting the upstairs once daily  M-F at 6:00pm - Dan asked if any problems had been encountered.  Vicki reported lights were left on occasionally.
NOTE:  After the meeting, a walk of the upstairs floor by Dan, JoAnn and Betty found numerous issues - addressed to renter in an Email dated July 23rd.
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley):  Dan is following the Health Care reform legislative discussions. 
Universal access to healthcare has morphed into Medicare for All (or) "Single Payer Health Care" (government as sole insurer of health care).

Statistics (for 2017) were:
- Less than 400 insureds received premium subsidies at the $25,000 annual-income level.
- Average premium subsidized was $138/person.
- 9-1/2 percent of insureds received Health Ins. subsidies.


LECTURER (Sandy Shew):   no report
MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps):   no report
VETERANS (Sandy Shew):   no report
YOUTH (Betty Chipps):  no report
 
NEW BUSINESS
1.  Treasurer - Bills/Receipts: 
Receipts (Dan Keeley):   (none)
 
Expense Reimbursements:      
            Light Fixture:                                                                                       $    7.49
            Mower Solenoid Fuse:                                                                               4.83
            Hardware Cloth (around heat pump):                                                      15.12
            Pizza (Grange clean-up day lunch):                                                         29.00
            "Weebly" Web-page renewal (effective 7/8/18):                                                  49.00
                                                                                    Dan Keeley - TOTAL:  $105.44
 
JoAnn moved to pay the bill reimbursements, Betty seconded, motion carried.
 
NEW BUSINESS (continued):
 
2.  Grange Rental and RV Dry-Camping APPROVAL for SEPT. 21-22, 2019  
On July 2nd, Betty showed the Grange facilities to Janet and Roy Bellcoff, members of the Portland Area Council (PAC) of Square and Round Dance Clubs.  Objective was to locate a venue (in the Portland area, near the I-5 corridor) for the September 2019 State meeting of Oregon State Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs  (OSFSRDC) to be hosted by PAC...schedule (below):
 
Field parking is needed for RV Dry-Camping overnight on:
SAT, 9/21/2019 (open 8:00am) - PAC hosts OR Federation State Meeting, luncheon and PM Dance,
SUN, 9/22/2019 (open 8:00am-Noon) - PAC hosts OR Federation Breakfast & AM "Trails-End" meeting.
 
Discussion:   What should the "weekend" rental rate be for OFSRDC (a non-profit organization)?
INFO:  Normal (daily) rate is $250 (on floor), $350 entire hall.
 
Betty suggested for this "one & 1/2- day" event the Grange offer a rental rate of $350 plus an RV space dry-camp rate (to be determined by OFSRDC).  After further discussion Dan OK'd an offer of $350 rental, plus RV space rate (tbd) and garbage not to exceed the refuse bin (no overflow of debris).
 
3.  Oregon State Grange (OSG) requests pictures of granges and activities for posting in the OSG Bulletin.  Please submit pictures to Dan for submission.  
 
4.  Business Cards:  Dan would like to order business cards for the Grange (very convenient for communication and promoting rentals).  Vicki suggested designing your own through Avery (online option), match their business card stock number and print your own as needed (stock supply approx. $14).  Laura has used Vista Print, as well. 
 
5.  NW side of Grange - paint is peeling (approx. 700 sq. ft. per side).  Felipe volunteered to help to paint on Fridays.  Kathie asked whether Grange had plans to paint the stair railing?  Dan suggested "Hammerite" product was good for railings - Kathie volunteered for the project.
 
6.  Candidate or Political (debate) Rentals:  Dan asked if such rentals (which offer community awareness) should be fee-based or no-fee rentals?  Friends of French Prairie did sponsor previous candidate event in April.  Dan, as Rental Chair, would like to standardize such events (for ease of future rentals), thus do we charge at all or charge $100, or what?  JoAnn asked who cleans the halls after?  After discussion, Katie moved to allow discounted fee rental of $50, with required Certificate of Insurance and appropriate cleaning fee, JoAnn seconded, motion passed - voting sign of the order.
 
7.  Open House Planning:  Sunday, September 23rd is the Grange Open House.  Arrive at 3:00pm to help set-up.
Format will be:  Meeting 3:30pm, BBQ 4:30pm, 5:30 (upstairs) Intro to Square Dance. 
JoAnn will prepare Flyers.   Dan asked how shall we advertise and/or who do we invite?  Suggestions:
Laura Ellis suggested we post the Flyer on FaceBook. 
Other FB options:  Aurora Now, Canby Now, Donald Now, St. Paul community FB.
JoAnn will list an article in the local - Newspaper's "Community Events" section.
Betty will post the Flyer at Canby and Aurora's American Legion Halls
 
Open House Menu was discussed:  (see separate attachment)
 
8.  Maplewood Grange FaceBook:  Laura volunteered to become the Maplewood Grange "Admin" user and take on FaceBook updates for the Grange.  
NEW BUSINESS (continued):
 
9.  Grange Member Fellowship Interests:  Dan suggested the following fellowship ideas:

• Canby, Slice of Summer at Waite Park
• Springwater Grange Ice Cream Social
• Aurora Concerts
• (other suggestions):  No other planning ideas offered.

 
  
 GOOD to the ORDER:   

• Grange Display Booth SET-UP is August 12th at 9:00am - meet at the Horning Hall at Canby Fairgrounds.
• Grange OPEN HOUSE is September 23rd, beginning 3:30pm Meeting, 4:30pm BBQ, 5:30pm Community Intro to Square Dance (for those interested).

 
 
Next Meeting:  SUNDAY, 8/26/18- 3:30pm Potluck, 4:30pm Meeting
 
Meeting Adjourned:  at 6:40pm.


                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted


                                                                                   
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary