​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)  **               
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*****      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.”  (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 ,,,

• ...when temperatures drop below freezing (without heat), the heat pump does NOT run.

 
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:

• two (2) Regular meetings were held in the 4th Quarter

(Membership attendance each meeting:  OCT - eight (8), NOV - no meeting and SEPT.- eight (8) members)

• Bonding Insurance is current for the calendar year 2020, and
• advised an annual Safety Inspection of Maplewood Grange was planned for FEB 7, 2020. 

With no change to the Grange Membership roster (since Q3), the Q4-2019 Quarterly report reflected: 

• 18  total members for a payable of $ 202.50. 

 
JoAnn moved to approve the Q4 Report (ended 12/31/19), Kathie seconded, motion carried (VSO).
UNFINISHED PROJECTS  (Dan Keeley):

1. FOYER TILE FLOOR - Contractor cost estimate needed for flooring completion.
2. EAST-side ROOF Screws - still pending (short screws to be replaced with long),
3. EXHAUST HOODS for over KITCHEN STOVES - on Hold, future OSG Matching Grant application.
   
   

FINISHED PROJECTS  (Dan Keeley):  

• Hall Floor-Rests (upstairs) at base of benches - refinish and molding work is now entirely completed..

 

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:

1. State Grange meeting (and Application)
2. Grange laws:  Bylaws template and National Bylaws.
3. Community Service
4. Business, tax status and guidelines - Contains “sample” donation letter.
5. Grange resources available

a.)  Monetary resources  (i.e. Matching Grant)                c.)  Loan Program
b.)  Sign Reimbursement Program (up to $350)              d.)  Scholarship information
 
Some discussion items between Subordinate Grange and State Grange:

1. How can OSG help granges seed their membership?
2. How does your Grange welcome and encourage membership?
3. How can State Grange make it easier for member attendance at State Convention?
4. Ideas to encourage inclusion in programs.

 
Jim Dumolt asked:  WHAT IS Maplewood Grange GOOD AT?

1. Betty replied:  Welcoming and including new members (it’s the getting members that is hard)..
2. JoAnn said:  We provide a good place for Community functions.
3. Dan would like input on recruiting members - those we do convert to members, we have trouble keeping.

 
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:

• Maplewood pledged to add two (2) members in 2020, thus ending the year with 20 total memberships.

 
LEGISLATURE (Dan Keeley): 

• Timber Unity members protested “Cap-and-Trade” climate bill with a 1000+ truck convoy and rally at the Salem capitol on Thursday, FEB 6th. 
  Note:  SB #1530 threatens taxes on emissions, taxing truckers (already slim profits, into poverty).
• Bill Post’s “fix” to the Land-use program … passed. 
  Situation:  Judges would order judgments related to i.e. property lines (no voter input), these judgments made legal would not combine with other legal actions in effect, then all/both actions would fail.

 
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):

• Receipts for rentals given to Vicki.
  
  
• Dan presented a total of $155.80 in expense for reimbursement to the Treasurer.  $48 additional molding supplies (for upstairs foot-rests) and $107.80 for exit signs

Betty moved to approve reimbursement to Dan for expenses, Kathie seconded, motion carried (VSO).
 
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.” 

• $10 Entry fee due by JULY 17th, payable to:  CCFEC (Clackamas County Fair & Event Center)
• 8am - 4pm, SUN, AUGUST 16th, “first-come, first-serve” to choose location AND set-up Booth.
• SUN, AUGUST 23rd,  Booth can be dismantled (need Exhibitor tag to enter).
• Limit handouts to Grange or Historical Society information.

 
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 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)  **                       
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*****      Members present:  8,   Guests:  0,   Youth:  0  *****                 (Mandatory – Quorum  “7”)
(# #)        Member providing ‘quorum’ vote via telephone:  N/A
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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):

1. Floor Rests (upstairs) at base of benches - to be painted (brown paint inventory to be used).
2. FOYER TILE FLOOR - Contractor cost estimate needed for flooring completion.
3. EAST-side ROOF Screws - still need short screws to be replaced with long,

NOTE:  EXHAUST HOODS for over KITCHEN STOVES = OSG Matching Grant Program - in a future year..
 
 
FINISHED BUSINESS  (Dan Keeley):  

1. Siding Project (West wall) - done..
2. Grange (West and East -wall) windows have been primed and painted.

• Thank you to Dan/JoAnn, Vicki and Don Sether.

 
 
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.)

• Any public concerns should be addressed to lobbyists.

 
MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps):  Don Sether, a Lifetime member, gave an additional dues donation of $20.
 
NEW  BUSINESS
Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS  (Dan Keeley):

• Receipt:  Vicki asked Dan for more information regarding the $100 bill received, to “hold May 9th date” - what does that represent?  Hold is for full-bldg rental on May 9th.

 

• Vicki received the oil-fill bill for $260.94, which will be included in the next Treasurer's report.
• Dan presented these bills to Treasurer (not totaled):  two “master-keys” received (for upstairs lockers), mop, soap, and extension cord ($27.50).

 
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:

1. Dan, Grange Custodian, spends much time vacuuming/mopping downstairs cement floors and would like

to see them replaced:  the kitchen never looks clean and the dining area is in need of repair (for example:  unlevel flooring and cracked or missing cement at base of ramp).
 

1. JoAnn Keeley, would like to see the upstairs bench fabric replaced - the stains look atrocious:  possibly just remove the bench back-fabric (expose the wood, if presentable) and replace the horribly stained seat cushion fabric.  JoAnn recommends a washable fabric like Naugahyde, seen at the Tualatin Grange.

 
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:

1. The Chaps and Petticoats Square Dance Club will continue.  Vicki has compared rates with other granges, like Abernethy rates for lessons and dances and Maplewood rates are similar.  Dan is OK to continue rental in 2020 with the stipulation Maplewood be named ‘additional insured’ under their liability insurance policy.  Vicki is working on insurance renewal, including the ‘additional insured’ part..
2. Boy Scouts meet weekly on Monday’s - rental is a community donation (in exchange, mop occasionally).  Yes to continuing rental, with more mopping, provides some labor in-trade for Grange rental donation.
3. Rental Housing Maint. meets monthly each 1st Monday-AM...Yes, to continue community donation.
4. Silver City Knights and SC Dragons dance clubs from Silverton, rehearse at Maplewood Grange as location is equidistant for dancers and instructor(s).  Grange rental is a donation and supports Oregon youth preparing for competitions at the Pacific NW Teen Festival (WA, OR and Canadian clubs).  Yes to continuing the rental donation.
5. ZUMBA rents M-F 6:00-7:30pm and their contract stipulates clean-up labor to be contributed, including mopping..  Last January their rent was negotiated (a contract stipulation as session attendance increases) and contract rental was increased.  ZUMBA continues to grow and Dan suggests an increase in their session rental in 2020 from $200 to $225 and they still continue to contribute upstairs clean-up labor.

(Note:  equals a 12% increase in monthly session rental)
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: 

• Clackamas POMONA Meeting is: SAT, 1/25/2020 at 10am the Abernethy Grange, $2 lunch.
• Don Sether advised the POMONA Training Conference is  SUN, JAN 26, 2020 at 1-5pm at Molalla Grange (bring finger foods).

 
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)  

• Correspondence from Master, Susan Noah:

1. OCT 23, 2019 Nomination for Officers of the OSG - to be received at OSG office by JAN 25, 2020.
2. OCT 31, 2019 Subordinate/Community Grange Roster Information (request for elected officers/committee chairs) - due to OSG by DEC 1st - EMAILED & hard-copy (w/seal & signatures) MAILED 11/29.
3. OCT 31, 2019 Grange Hall Safety Checklist - recommended tool for in-house assessment of hall’s safe-working condition and record of inspections.
4. NOV 5, 2019 Acknowledgement of Maplewood’s Bonding Ins. ($72 check for $12,500 coverage) was received and OSG submitted to the National Grange.

 

• Received NOV 1, 2019  from Paula Herrick, OSG Education Director:   OSG sponsors AG in the Classroom- Volunteer Classroom Readers are encouraged, call (541) 741-1046 to promote Grange outreach in your community.  2019-2020 School-Year Calendar - recommend display/post on Grange board (foyer, upstairs).

 

• OCT 26, 2019 Correspondence from Joyce Parker, OSG-Dist.#4 Hosting Committee Chair to OSG St.Convention:  reports a profit of $3.547.70 was made, added to the carry forward balance of $2,239.89 = $5, 787.50 Checking balance.  Joyce is recommending $4,000 be converted to a 36-month CD at Clackamas Fed. C.U. (see letter for other recommendations).  A special thanks went out to 17 Granges that contributed time, money or volunteered.

 
>>>>>  CONNECTING - with POMONA  <<<<<<
Clackamas POMONA Grange #1

• Received NOV 1, 2019  from Sandi Ludi, POMONA Secretary:  Clackamas POMONA Grange Roster - request for 2020 Officers/Committee Chairs, due by December 15 - needs Master & Secretary signatures.

• JAN 25, 2020 (SAT), Clackamas-POMONA Meeting, Abernethy Grange, OR-City, 10:00am, lunch $2

 
>>>>>  CONNECTING - with other Granges <<<<<<                                                                                               

• 2nd TUESDAYS, 10:00 - Noon, Eagle Creek Grange, ADULT CRAFT CLASSES (see schedule upstairs -.next classes DEC 10, 2019 and JAN 14, 2020).

• JAN 4, 2020 (SAT), Springwater Grange, Estacada:  “All-you-can-eat” Pancake Breakfast, $5

 
>>>>>  CONNECTING - with Community <<<<<<

• Veterans Transitional Housing Project  (status?  see Minutes)
• Received Thank-You Letter from Silver City Squares for teen support (donated use of the hall for rehearsal and instruction) and Newsletter acknowledging Pacific NW Teen Festival Competitions/Awards earned in May 2019.

 
 
 
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)  **                       
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*****      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)  

• OCT 10, 2019 Correspondence from Master, Susan Noah, OSG Bonding Ins.

• Community Grange recommended minimum is $5,000

• 3rd Quarter (financial) Report - due THURS 10/31…. NEED to APPROVE
  Note:   National Grange requests collect membership “date of birth” information - working with Medicare Supplement Insurer on possible demographics needed to find new benefits.
• 2nd TUESDAYS, 10:00 - Noon, Eagle Creek Grange, ADULT CRAFT CLASSES (see attached schedule...next classes NOV 12 and DEC 10).
• DEC 15th (FRI), OSG Grange - Open House 1-4pm

 
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:

• 18  total members in Q3 developed a payable of $ 202.50,
• $1 was remit for Doug Femrite/new member,
• Less 2nd Qtr credit bal ($94.31)  = $109.19 Q3 dues. 

 
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)::

1. Grange (W-wall) windows have been primed - paint needed.
2. Grange (E-wall) windows paint to be stripped/scraped (carefully use heat gun), primed and painted.

Don Sether suggested this could be tackled in the Spring.

1. FOYER TILE FLOOR - Contractor cost estimate needed for flooring completion.
2. EAST-side ROOF Screws - still need short screws to be replaced with long,

NOTE:  EXHAUST HOODS for over KITCHEN STOVES = OSG Matching Grant Program - in a future year..
 
 
FINISHED BUSINESS  (Dan Keeley):  

1. BALLROOM  FLOOR  SEALING/REFINISH done.
2. Grange Entry Ramp:  Femrites painted and replaced non-skid surface.

 
 
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): 

• Collecting winter clothing, blankets, etc - deposit in Grange donation box (found downstairs behind cupboard).

 
HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley): 

• Four rentals are on the Grange Calendar (one renter in the wings today).

 
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):

• Receipt:  Dan presented Vicki with ZUMBA rent check.
• Dan expense receipts totaling $196.16 submitted for reimbursement ($150 was for red-lockers, obtained from Salvage Yard - placed in the women’s restroom and largely used by ZUMBA for participant storage.

 
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:

1. JoAnn Keeley for Steward:  Don Sether moved and Betty Chipps seconded the nomination.
2. Sandy Shew vacated Pomona position, in favor of Lady Assistant Steward:

Don Sether moved and Kathie Femrite seconded the nomination.

1. Doug Femrite for Gatekeeper:  Don Sether moved and Betty Chipps seconded the nomination.
2. Vicki Pounds for Executive Committee I: 

Don Sether moved and Kathy Femrite seconded the nomination.

1. (DEFH) DEAF Awareness & Family Health position is “vacant” due to resigned former member.

 
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 …

• POMONA Meeting, OCT 26, 2019 (SAT) ... ‘yesterday’ - who attended:  Garfield Grange, 10am Meeting, Noon - lunch $2, 1:00pm Lecturer’s Program with Pumpkin Contest:  33460 SE Divers Rd, Estacada.

 

• 2nd TUESDAYS, 10:00 - Noon, Eagle Creek Grange, ADULT CRAFT CLASSES (see schedule...next classes NOV 12 and DEC 10).

 

• NOV 2nd (SAT), Beavercreek Grange:  Pancake Breakfast, 8-11am, Age 13 and up $8, and $4 Age 6-12.
• NOV 2nd (SAT), Springwater range, Estacada:  Pancake Breakfast, $5
• NOV 14th (THURS), Visitation to Sunnyside Grange, Clackamas, 6:30pm potluck, 7:30pm meeting.
• NOV 16th (SAT), Springwater Grange, Estacada - play at 7:00pm: FLYER:  “The Trouble with Harry.”

(sent via separate email)

• NOV 23-24 (SAT-SUN), Boring-Damascus Grange, Holiday Craft Sale 9am-4pm.

 

• DEC 7th (SAT), Beavercreek Grange:  Pancake Breakfast, 8-11am, Age 13 and up $8, and $4 Age 6-12.
• DEC 7th (SAT), Springwater Grange, Estacada:  Pancake Breakfast, $5
• DEC 7th (SAT), Fairfield Grange, Gervais, Craft Fair, 10am-4pm, FREE lunch.

 
>>>>>  CONNECTING - with Community <<<<<<
 

• NOV 11th (MON) Grangers … walkers or riders needed:  Albany VETERAN’S DAY PARADE - 11am, “Bright Star, Brave Heart,” contact Patrick Dearth:  soudad21@gmail.com or (541) 520-5383

 

​ 
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)  

• SEPT 11, 2019 correspondence from Master, Susan Noah:   OSG 3rd-Quarter (financial) Report  (due 10/31).

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

• SAT., SEPT 28, 2019 Sandy Grange in Boring, Open House 1-4pm (celebrating 110 years), raffle, games, grange history shared and refreshments served.

 
 
SECRETARY REPORT (Betty Chipps):  No additional report 
FINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley): 

1. Siding project (West-wall):  Dan has submitted the Matching Grant FINAL Report to OSG signifying

completion of the West-wall Siding Project (copy attached).

1. Dance Floor Refinish - completed:  Floor oil sets in layers - should last one year, once fully seasoned.

 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  (Dan Keeley): 

1. Grange Hall Window sills still need primer and painting. Don Sether volunteered to prime/paint (this week).
2. Dance Hall Bench Floorboards need sanded/painted (will use floor enamel).

 
 
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

1. ELECTIONS of Officers and Standing Committee Chairs will occur at October’s EOM meeting.
2. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS  (Dan Keeley): 

• Receipts:  $50 cash from 9/21/19 Open House BBQ.
• Expense reimbursement to Dan of $1,420.37  (includes Dance Floor refinish costs of 1,357.37, Sandy’s 50-Year service-pin, and Open House (9/21/19) foods ($80 and approx. $28 in door prizes)

     Betty moved to pay expenses, Kathie seconded, motion approved.
     


GOOD TO THE ORDER: 

• Quote:  Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage.  H.L. Mencken
• ADVERTISING for future Open House events - Dan recommends:

1. Announcements in community news and Flyer to include:  BBQ - $3/person,
2. Circulate announcement to Historical Society, and increase “word of mouth” advertising,

 
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)  

• July 24th Communication from Master OSG, Susan Noah:  Matching Grant Application due 9/15/19

 

• 2ndQuarter (financial) Report - due WED, 7/31…. NEED to APPROVE

(w/Lifetime Membership credit income of $296.81), develops a net credit of $94.31 carried forward to 3rd-Quarter Report. 
 

• State Fair - Grange LOG CABIN August 24-September 2:  volunteers needed - contact Susan Noah @ OSG.

 
 
 
>>>>> CONNECTING - with other Granges <<<<<<

• Clackamas POMONA Grange Meeting:  SEPT 28, 2019,  Redland Grange Youth Dinner 6:00-6:45pm $5, Lecturer Program & Pie Auction follows with 5th Degree at 8pm.

 

• SAT, SEPT 28, 2019 Sandy Grange in Boring, Open House 1-4pm (celebrating 110 years), raffle, games, grange history shared and refreshments served.
• Beavercreek Grange Pancake Breakfast, OCT 6th, 8-11am, Adults - $7
• Garfield Grange OCT 26th, 10am Mtg,, Noon - lunch $2, 1:00pm Lecturer’s Prog., with Pumpkin Contest

33460 SE Divers Rd, Estacada
 
>>>>> CONNECTING - with Community <<<<<<

• Clackamas County Fair (& Rodeo) - August 13-17, 2019  

- Won “Best Theme” at Grange Booth Display, $50 awarded …Congrats JoAnn!
 

• Lifeline Screening - Friday, September 27th at Maplewood Grange, 8:00am - Flyer received by Dan.

 
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:

• 18  total members in Q3 developed a payable of $ 202.50, 
• $(296.81) LifeTime Memberships credit was applied, for an ending net credit balance of $(94.31).
• An added $1.00 Initiation fee for new member, Doug Femrite (effective 7/1/19), was noted.

 
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):  

1. Vicki is chairing the Window Sills project:  involves scraping, sanding and caulking of the window sills.
2. Dan will hook up the furnace to the fuel tank & take care of the storm windows, now that the West wall Siding has been replaced..

 
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.

1. Betty noted Portland Area Council of Sq. & Round Dance (PAC) hosts the OR Federation State meetings:

FRI, SEPT 6th:   opens 6:45pm -10pm            Trails End Dance (to State weekend): clean-up and St. Mtg set-up afterwards 
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)

1. SAT, SEPT 21  (Set-up BBQ 3:30pm) -         Grange Open House, 5:00-8:00pm

 

1. Dan provided a Flyer for the following event:

FRI, SEPT 27th  -  Life Line Screening will perform community (UltraSound, Heart rhythm and blood panel) screenings and testing for:  Abdominal aortic aneurysm, Atrial fibrillation, cholesterol and diabetes.
 
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)

1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS  (Dan Keeley):  
   Expense reimbursement to Dan of $246,43 (includes Open House exp. $27.60, Service award: 50-yr Pin $25, Supply room door-hinges $6, paper supplies $187.83). 

     Doug Femrite moved to pay expenses, JoAnn Keeley seconded, motion approved.
     

1. Dan provided Grange contracts to Vicki confirming future Chaps & Petticoats rentals.  Vicki reviewed and             asked they be edited as follows:  Round Dance rent $25, Mainstream $30, and 1st & 3rd Friday hall rent $60.
      
2.  Insurance requires Renters provide liability coverage and name Maplewood Grange as “Additional Insured”

             Regarding Chaps and Petticoats contracts:
            - 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.
 

1.  SEPT 13-14, Dance Hall Floor to be “refinished.”  These steps will need to be taken:

• THURS, SEPT 12:  Curtains and Benches covered (after ZUMBA class).
• FRIDAY, SEPT 13:  Cancel ZUMBA class!

Preparation:  take down curtains, cover benches in plastic and place plastic around main door.
Vacuum dance floor, next:  SAND FLOOR.  

• SAT, SEPT 14:   First step, vacuum sanded floor.  Tackle:  Floor Refinish Project!

 
GOOD TO THE ORDER:  (Sick and Distressed)

1. Kathie Femrite is having Cataract surgery, as Chaplain, pro-temp volunteer may be necessary at next meeting
2. Betty will give Ken and Marie Fessler a phone call and specifically invite them to come to Open House BBQ on SAT, SEPT 21st - would be good to see them!

 
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)  

• 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) **
============================================================================ ================
***** 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. 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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