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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)
January 19, 2019 Correspondence from Maryssa Yager at Warner Grange
December 18, 2018 Correspondence from Susan Noah, Master, OSG enclosed:
November 7. 2018 Correspondence from Frank Patron “somewhere in California” (given to Dan 12/2/18)
October 30, 2018 Correspondence from Susan Noah, Master, OSG contained:
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
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 Page 2 of 2 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.
Clackamas County - POMONA #1: Newsletter ... available at: http://www.clackamasgrange.org
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)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley)
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.
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):
COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary): Clackamas County - POMONA #1: Grange Newsletter ... available at: http://www.clackamasgrange.org Three (3) Sunnyside Grange Flyer were circulated:
Oregon State Grange (OSG): August/September 2018 Bulletin - mailed directly to membership.
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)
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.
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):
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
Oregon State Grange (OSG): June/July 2018 Bulletin - mailed directly to membership.
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)
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)
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley) Clackamas County Fair
Clackamas County Fair:
- 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:
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:
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:
GOOD to the ORDER:
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
Oregon State Grange (OSG): June/July 2018 Bulletin - mailed directly to membership.
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)
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)
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley) Clackamas County Fair
Clackamas County Fair:
- 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:
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:
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:
GOOD to the ORDER:
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 05/27/18 with potluck at 3:30pm. Master, Dan Keeley, called the meeting to order at 4:30pm.
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: Doug is hopeful that Zumba Instructor, Christina Casalez, will be interested in membership MINUTES (Secretary): 1/28/18 Minutes (not yet available) 02/25/18 Minutes - Approved (no corrections). No meeting in March. 4/22/18 Minutes - Approved (no corrections). COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary): Clackamas Pomona #1
Oregon State Grange (OSG): April/May 2018 Bulletin- mailed directly to membership.
OSG - Future Dates:
benefits District 3 (less fortunate). SECRETARY Report (Betty Chipps): Betty promoted the Goodie Basket Raffle fundraiser: benefits Youth grangers travel to Western Regional and/or National grange conventions. Betty motioned that Maplewood donate $40 in funds (same as last year) toward the Goodie Basket fundraiser, Kathie Femrite seconded. Discussion: Vicki Pounds, Treasurer, communicated there was nothing budgeted for donations and with rentals being our only income - those funds cover building and operating expenses. After further discussion, Dan called for a vote on the Goodie Basket donation, motion was approved. Betty will forward the Grange check and two private donations (Dan Keeley and Betty Chipps donated 5 tickets each-$10 total) to OSG. TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds): - On June 9th the old checking account was closed and $8,300 (approximately) was moved to new account. OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley) Clackamas County Fair - POMONA Cookie Bake: Dan needs to reserve times when Maplewood grangers can help bake cookies. Discussion: possibly reserve for morning of FRIDAY, August 17th, as several grangers will be at the fairgrounds to do a DEMO (at Noon), with the square dancers. AM time on 8/17/18 works for Betty (& Terry), Kathie Femrite and JoAnn & Dan Keeley. GRANGE CLEAN-UP DAY is SAT, June 16th (arriving between 9:00-10:00am) Lunchtime Pizza will be served. - please announce at Chaps & Petticoats 6/15 dance. A list of jobs/chores (for everyone) to be accomplished can be found at: maplewoodgrange.org/more/job list. Betty Chipps is not available 6/16, however will volunteer for grass edging and pressure washing the entry steps. GRANGE HALL: 1. Timeline for submitting OSG Matching Grant application for Building Siding is July 1 - September 30, 2018. 2. Ballroom: Dan found a no-buff floor wax (in Mensroom supply cabinet) - will apply wax to a sample area to test. 3. Roof Repair (longer screws) - still pending. 4. Water Test Results (Dan Keeley): Bacterial test passed, Nitrate did not - normal is 10/ per Million - test came back 11.5/Million ... status: - Laura Ellis has not yet advised on Ag. (Food and Drug) Dept. requirements regarding kitchen cooking. - Dan Keeley advised Filtration System costs approximately $100 - do we need it? - JoAnn Keeley suggests we try a different test when ground is not saturated. Kathie Femrite agrees a dry weather test should confirm results. 5. (upstairs) Storm Windows Maintenance Status (Vicki Pounds): Two windows need to be fixed as glass storm windows want to fall out. JoAnn Keeley has used Keith Brown's Salvage Yard (off 99N end of Salem) for parts. OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) GRANGE HALL (continued) 6. (upstairs) Lobby/Foyer Floor failing (Dan Keeley): Talked with Nagel's - "Pergo" artificial-wood, snap-together flooring is expensive: $250-$300/sq.ft. JoAnn Keeley suggests Nagel's visit the Grange and suggest options. - Sandy volunteered to coordinate the Nagel visit for June 16th, Grange Cleaning Day. Discussion: Kathie Femrite suggests try Lumber Liquidators (for special prices). Vicki Pounds commented a discount product might not be available if replacement flooring was needed. COMMITTEE REPORTS AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley): no report COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley): Veterans have been invited to attend the Grange Open House for potluck and sharing on June 24th – but no Vets have responded. JoAnn even extended the invitation to the Oregon City Veterans Service – with no response either. JoAnn suggests we possibly extend the Open House to a different date. Dan suggests food include a BBQ with sides. Other suggestions included: post the invitation in the Community Events section of the Canby Herald (and/or) post the Flyer on FACEBOOK. Discussion: Vicki Pounds suggests the Grange Open House date be moved to September 16th and invite the attendees to join the “Intro-To-Square-Dance” afterwards (upstairs) – shows additional event taking place at the Grange. Liking that idea, JoAnn motioned to change the Grange Open House & BBQ to Sunday, September 16th, Kathie Femrite seconded. Betty Chipps thought maybe September 23rd instead – keeps the normal Grange meeting date on a 4th Sunday and we can still join the “Intro-To-Square-Dance” afterwards. After discussion, JoAnn amended the motion to host the Grange Open House & BBQ on Sunday, September 23rd, Kathie Femrite seconded – motion passed with “voting sign of the order”. Time will be 4:00pm short meeting, 4:30–5:30pm BBQ, then move upstairs at 5:30pm. Dan notes: Foster Child interest (tabled for later). EDUCATION (Dan Keeley): Schools let out soon for the summer - be careful drivers. Mr. Seaman, a Noblesville Indiana Science teacher, stopped a classroom shooting. The teacher distracted the Middle School student gunman by throwing a basketball, rushed him, knocked the gun(s) out of his hands and tackled the gunman to the ground. The teacher and one classroom student were injured, though without the teacher's intervention more would have been injured. Federal Court ruled that Education Department violated privacy laws when it defrauded students. Education Dept. challenged old (Obama) regulations (if for-profit college went under - then student loan debt was forgiven) when Dept. deprived student(s) of part of the student loan monies. GWA (Grange Worker's Activities): (vacant) HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley): 1. Saturday hall rentals are very popular. May and June Saturdays are mostly booked; also a couple of August dates have been reserved. COMMITTEE REPORTS (continued) HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley): (continued) 2. Dan advised another Zumba Instructor, Christina Casalez, plans to instruct two (2) classes a day - five (5) days a week. She currently has 4-5 people interested - classes will be at 10:00am and 6:00pm daily. Dan is willing to offer the same rental package: First month's rent free and $150/month beginning the second month. Dan is unsure what to offer thereafter, possibly re-negotiate in the third month (or after a certain number of students are enrolled i.e. 20)? Discussion: Vicki wanted to know what would be the wear and tear on the floor? Betty asked is the contract open-ended or re-evaluated at a later date? LEGISLATIVE (Dan Keeley): INFO: Measure 101 (on 2017 ballot) questioned: should Oregon stick with the plan lawmakers came up with to fund health insurance? Republican State Rep., Julie Parrish, creator of Measure 101 - promotes health care funding change: if PERS folks' Health Insurance came through Cover Oregon instead of private coverage, the savings would be up to 1/2 of all premium or approximately $1,000,000,000 (1 billion) dollars. LECTURER (Sandy Shew): No report MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps): No report VETERANS (Sandy Shew): Betty Chipps advised the State Grange Veterans Tour is: FRI, June 22nd - tour of the Military Base - leaves Clatsop County Fairgrounds, Astoria at 12:30pm - Free to Vets (reservation required). YOUTH (Betty Chipps): No report NEW BUSINESS Treasurer - Bills/Receipts: Receipts (Dan Keeley): $100 Rental Deposit Expense Reimbursements: Pinesol and Mower Oil: $14.17 Marker (for drive) and Fly Strips: 12.17 Dan Keeley - TOTAL: $26.34 Finger latches for upstairs Windows: Vicki Pounds-TOTAL: $30.00 JoAnn Keeley moved to pay three bill reimbursements, Betty Chipps seconded, motion carried via "voting sign of the order." NEW BUSINESS: GRANGE DISPLAY BOOTH - at Clackamas County Fair in AUGUST: Theme is: "Grow It...Sew It...Show It." Betty Chipps dropped into the Clackamas County Fair and Events office, talked with Laurie _______ and toured the Horning Hall (where Cookies are baked) to research a potential Maplewood Grange Booth site (the NW corner Hall - near an exit door was favored). Reservations are different this year: 1.) Entry Form/App. can be submitted (with payment) online: beginning June 1, 2018 but no later than July14. 2.) Booth locations are no longer pre-reserved - it is a "first come-first served" basis (on a designated date) to claim a space. This year beginning 9:00am on SUN, August 12th or MON, August 13th, the Display site is reserved AND set-up same day. Judging begins at 6:00pm MON, August 13th. 3.) Booth/space size measures 8 ft. square (8'x8'). Floor to be covered by a rug, grass carpet of white paper. Correction: space measures 8-foot width x 6-foot depth. 4.) Release date/time (take-down) is SUN, August 19th between 8:00am and 4:00pm - NO SOONER THAN. On June 1st, Betty is available to drop off the Maplewood Grange application/Entry Form, which must be accompanied by a check for $10, payable to: Clackamas County Fair and Event Center (CCFEC). Betty motioned that Maplewood Grange pay $10 to secure a Display Booth at the Clackamas County Fair, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion passed. Betty circulated a list of Planning Ideas for discussion: these ideas were discussed: 1.) Grange Display - Dan has a video, Grange backdrop, possibly include Plant-interactive Table, Grange THEME could be: "It Takes a Community to Grow a Grange" and mini-seed germinating samples (to take). 2.) Chaps and Petticoats Display - Vicki is collaborating to create a continual-loop video 3.) Ellis Farm - participation is welcomed 4.) Silverton Youth - participation is welcomed (possibly Competition video) 5.) Possibly Zumba would be interested. GRANGE CONNECTION 2018: (tabled till June 24th meeting) Info: State Grange office can help/aid Community Granges...ask. To Discuss: Grange plan to "connect" to Members, Community, other Granges. GOOD to the ORDER: Grange Clean-up Day is Saturday, June 16th, beginning 9:00am. Grange OPEN HOUSE, beginning 4:00pm, on September or 23rd - Veterans, Community welcome. Next Meeting: SUNDAY, 6/24/18- 3:30pm Potluck, 4:30pm Meeting Meeting Adjourned: at 6:25pm. Respectfully Submitted Betty Chipps Secretary The Maplewood Grange #662 opened Sunday on 05/27/18 with potluck at 3:30pm. Master, Dan Keeley, called the meeting to order at 4:30pm. 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: Doug is hopeful that Zumba Instructor, Christina Casalez, will be interested in membership MINUTES (Secretary): 1/28/18 Minutes (not yet available) 02/25/18 Minutes - Approved (no corrections). No meeting in March. 4/22/18 Minutes - Approved (no corrections). COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary): Clackamas Pomona #1
Oregon State Grange (OSG): April/May 2018 Bulletin- mailed directly to membership.
OSG - Future Dates:
benefits District 3 (less fortunate). SECRETARY Report (Betty Chipps): Betty promoted the Goodie Basket Raffle fundraiser: benefits Youth grangers travel to Western Regional and/or National grange conventions. Betty motioned that Maplewood donate $40 in funds (same as last year) toward the Goodie Basket fundraiser, Kathie Femrite seconded. Discussion: Vicki Pounds, Treasurer, communicated there was nothing budgeted for donations and with rentals being our only income - those funds cover building and operating expenses. After further discussion, Dan called for a vote on the Goodie Basket donation, motion was approved. Betty will forward the Grange check and two private donations (Dan Keeley and Betty Chipps donated 5 tickets each-$10 total) to OSG. TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds): - On June 9th the old checking account was closed and $8,300 (approximately) was moved to new account. OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley) Clackamas County Fair - POMONA Cookie Bake: Dan needs to reserve times when Maplewood grangers can help bake cookies. Discussion: possibly reserve for morning of FRIDAY, August 17th, as several grangers will be at the fairgrounds to do a DEMO (at Noon), with the square dancers. AM time on 8/17/18 works for Betty (& Terry), Kathie Femrite and JoAnn & Dan Keeley. GRANGE CLEAN-UP DAY is SAT, June 16th (arriving between 9:00-10:00am) Lunchtime Pizza will be served. - please announce at Chaps & Petticoats 6/15 dance. A list of jobs/chores (for everyone) to be accomplished can be found at: maplewoodgrange.org/more/job list. Betty Chipps is not available 6/16, however will volunteer for grass edging and pressure washing the entry steps. GRANGE HALL: 1. Timeline for submitting OSG Matching Grant application for Building Siding is July 1 - September 30, 2018. 2. Ballroom: Dan found a no-buff floor wax (in Mensroom supply cabinet) - will apply wax to a sample area to test. 3. Roof Repair (longer screws) - still pending. 4. Water Test Results (Dan Keeley): Bacterial test passed, Nitrate did not - normal is 10/ per Million - test came back 11.5/Million ... status: - Laura Ellis has not yet advised on Ag. (Food and Drug) Dept. requirements regarding kitchen cooking. - Dan Keeley advised Filtration System costs approximately $100 - do we need it? - JoAnn Keeley suggests we try a different test when ground is not saturated. Kathie Femrite agrees a dry weather test should confirm results. 5. (upstairs) Storm Windows Maintenance Status (Vicki Pounds): Two windows need to be fixed as glass storm windows want to fall out. JoAnn Keeley has used Keith Brown's Salvage Yard (off 99N end of Salem) for parts. OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) GRANGE HALL (continued) 6. (upstairs) Lobby/Foyer Floor failing (Dan Keeley): Talked with Nagel's - "Pergo" artificial-wood, snap-together flooring is expensive: $250-$300/sq.ft. JoAnn Keeley suggests Nagel's visit the Grange and suggest options. - Sandy volunteered to coordinate the Nagel visit for June 16th, Grange Cleaning Day. Discussion: Kathie Femrite suggests try Lumber Liquidators (for special prices). Vicki Pounds commented a discount product might not be available if replacement flooring was needed. COMMITTEE REPORTS AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley): no report COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley): Veterans have been invited to attend the Grange Open House for potluck and sharing on June 24th – but no Vets have responded. JoAnn even extended the invitation to the Oregon City Veterans Service – with no response either. JoAnn suggests we possibly extend the Open House to a different date. Dan suggests food include a BBQ with sides. Other suggestions included: post the invitation in the Community Events section of the Canby Herald (and/or) post the Flyer on FACEBOOK. Discussion: Vicki Pounds suggests the Grange Open House date be moved to September 16th and invite the attendees to join the “Intro-To-Square-Dance” afterwards (upstairs) – shows additional event taking place at the Grange. Liking that idea, JoAnn motioned to change the Grange Open House & BBQ to Sunday, September 16th, Kathie Femrite seconded. Betty Chipps thought maybe September 23rd instead – keeps the normal Grange meeting date on a 4th Sunday and we can still join the “Intro-To-Square-Dance” afterwards. After discussion, JoAnn amended the motion to host the Grange Open House & BBQ on Sunday, September 23rd, Kathie Femrite seconded – motion passed with “voting sign of the order”. Time will be 4:00pm short meeting, 4:30–5:30pm BBQ, then move upstairs at 5:30pm. Dan notes: Foster Child interest (tabled for later). EDUCATION (Dan Keeley): Schools let out soon for the summer - be careful drivers. Mr. Seaman, a Noblesville Indiana Science teacher, stopped a classroom shooting. The teacher distracted the Middle School student gunman by throwing a basketball, rushed him, knocked the gun(s) out of his hands and tackled the gunman to the ground. The teacher and one classroom student were injured, though without the teacher's intervention more would have been injured. Federal Court ruled that Education Department violated privacy laws when it defrauded students. Education Dept. challenged old (Obama) regulations (if for-profit college went under - then student loan debt was forgiven) when Dept. deprived student(s) of part of the student loan monies. GWA (Grange Worker's Activities): (vacant) HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley): 1. Saturday hall rentals are very popular. May and June Saturdays are mostly booked; also a couple of August dates have been reserved. COMMITTEE REPORTS (continued) HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley): (continued) 2. Dan advised another Zumba Instructor, Christina Casalez, plans to instruct two (2) classes a day - five (5) days a week. She currently has 4-5 people interested - classes will be at 10:00am and 6:00pm daily. Dan is willing to offer the same rental package: First month's rent free and $150/month beginning the second month. Dan is unsure what to offer thereafter, possibly re-negotiate in the third month (or after a certain number of students are enrolled i.e. 20)? Discussion: Vicki wanted to know what would be the wear and tear on the floor? Betty asked is the contract open-ended or re-evaluated at a later date? LEGISLATIVE (Dan Keeley): INFO: Measure 101 (on 2017 ballot) questioned: should Oregon stick with the plan lawmakers came up with to fund health insurance? Republican State Rep., Julie Parrish, creator of Measure 101 - promotes health care funding change: if PERS folks' Health Insurance came through Cover Oregon instead of private coverage, the savings would be up to 1/2 of all premium or approximately $1,000,000,000 (1 billion) dollars. LECTURER (Sandy Shew): No report MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps): No report VETERANS (Sandy Shew): Betty Chipps advised the State Grange Veterans Tour is: FRI, June 22nd - tour of the Military Base - leaves Clatsop County Fairgrounds, Astoria at 12:30pm - Free to Vets (reservation required). YOUTH (Betty Chipps): No report NEW BUSINESS Treasurer - Bills/Receipts: Receipts (Dan Keeley): $100 Rental Deposit Expense Reimbursements: Pinesol and Mower Oil: $14.17 Marker (for drive) and Fly Strips: 12.17 Dan Keeley - TOTAL: $26.34 Finger latches for upstairs Windows: Vicki Pounds-TOTAL: $30.00 JoAnn Keeley moved to pay three bill reimbursements, Betty Chipps seconded, motion carried via "voting sign of the order." NEW BUSINESS: GRANGE DISPLAY BOOTH - at Clackamas County Fair in AUGUST: Theme is: "Grow It...Sew It...Show It." Betty Chipps dropped into the Clackamas County Fair and Events office, talked with Laurie _______ and toured the Horning Hall (where Cookies are baked) to research a potential Maplewood Grange Booth site (the NW corner Hall - near an exit door was favored). Reservations are different this year: 1.) Entry Form/App. can be submitted (with payment) online: beginning June 1, 2018 but no later than July14. 2.) Booth locations are no longer pre-reserved - it is a "first come-first served" basis (on a designated date) to claim a space. This year beginning 9:00am on SUN, August 12th or MON, August 13th, the Display site is reserved AND set-up same day. Judging begins at 6:00pm MON, August 13th. 3.) Booth/space size measures 8 ft. square (8'x8'). Floor to be covered by a rug, grass carpet of white paper. Correction: space measures 8-foot width x 6-foot depth. 4.) Release date/time (take-down) is SUN, August 19th between 8:00am and 4:00pm - NO SOONER THAN. On June 1st, Betty is available to drop off the Maplewood Grange application/Entry Form, which must be accompanied by a check for $10, payable to: Clackamas County Fair and Event Center (CCFEC). Betty motioned that Maplewood Grange pay $10 to secure a Display Booth at the Clackamas County Fair, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion passed. Betty circulated a list of Planning Ideas for discussion: these ideas were discussed: 1.) Grange Display - Dan has a video, Grange backdrop, possibly include Plant-interactive Table, Grange THEME could be: "It Takes a Community to Grow a Grange" and mini-seed germinating samples (to take). 2.) Chaps and Petticoats Display - Vicki is collaborating to create a continual-loop video 3.) Ellis Farm - participation is welcomed 4.) Silverton Youth - participation is welcomed (possibly Competition video) 5.) Possibly Zumba would be interested. GRANGE CONNECTION 2018: (tabled till June 24th meeting) Info: State Grange office can help/aid Community Granges...ask. To Discuss: Grange plan to "connect" to Members, Community, other Granges. GOOD to the ORDER: Grange Clean-up Day is Saturday, June 16th, beginning 9:00am. Grange OPEN HOUSE, beginning 4:00pm, on September or 23rd - Veterans, Community welcome. Next Meeting: SUNDAY, 6/24/18- 3:30pm Potluck, 4:30pm Meeting Meeting Adjourned: at 6:25pm. Respectfully Submitted Betty Chipps Secretary The Maplewood Grange #662 opened Sunday on 04/22/18 with potluck at 3:30pm. Master, Dan Keeley, called the meeting to order at 4:40pm with the "Opening of the Grange" ritual.
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: 7, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 >>>> (Mandatory – Quorum “7”) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP: (none) MINUTES (Secretary): 02/25/18 Minutes - not available...Highlights read. Also 1/28/18 Minutes to be approved. COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary): Clackamas Pomona #1
- OSG-Grange Workers Activities (GWA) SCHOLARSHIP Application: $400 Award - Marcel "Muzzy" Mandel Memorial SCHOLARSHIP Application: Award upon proof-of- Enrollment - Mary Helen Sauter Ramm Memorial Scholarship Application: $250 Award
COMMUNICATIONS (continued) OSG - Future Dates:
SECRETARY Report: Q1-2018 Quarterly Report was given: two Regular meetings were held in the 1st Quarter - Member attendance in January was eight (8) and February was six (6) - though a quorum is 7 members, decisions did get made. Maplewood reported 20 total-members (includes 6 members with dues outstanding). OSG was advised that Maplewood's 2017 Audit was pending. First Quarter dues were $225 less $15 for (3 new-member) 2017 vouchers for a total due OSG of $210. Pending a check and Grange Master's signature, the report can be submitted, including 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): Report accepted as presented. - Checking account beginning balance: $8,814.01, ending balance: $7,369.36 - most significant expense was the Grange's General Liability and Property insurance renewal, $1,925 paid to: County(wide) Mutual Insurance. Noted: $800, in rent & rental deposit income, will be deposited come Monday. OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley) 1. Timeline for submitting OSG Matching Grant application for Building Siding is July 1 - September 30, 2018. 2. Ballroom: Floor oil application is a warmer/summer weather project. 3. Roof Repair (longer screws) - still pending. COMMITTEE REPORTS AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley):
COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley):
Grange Worker's Activities (GWA): (vacant) GRANGE HALL: 1. Water Test Results (Dan Keeley): Bacterial test passed, Nitrate did not - normal is 10/ per Million - test came back 11.5/Million. - Nitrate can be detrimental in unborn baby's neurological (nervous/spinal system) development. - Question: do we continue to test (maybe in dry weather), or what is the alternative: Filters, bottled water, or is the occasional drink of water harmful? Laura Ellis will check into status/options regarding kitchen cooking. Dan Keeley will price filter (system). Dan will also check into what neighboring tests found: i.e. City of Aurora - determine if Grange test results are an anomaly and we need to do something. 2. (upstairs) Storm Windows Maintenance Status (Vicki Pounds): Status of how to fix has been researched. Vicki will undertake the project with help from Son-in-law, David, once he is available to lend a hand. Vicki noticed some latches on lower panes are broken. JoAnn Keeley commented the sashes are removable as she has taken them out each year to clean the windows. Options are: 1.) We might need to replaces the panes, 2.) Should we post "Do NOT Open" signs in the meantime? Dan commented we might attach windows to Building - as some windows are now held up by a stick (suggests brass or stainless screws be used). Vicki will work on attachment of Storm Windows to building. 3. (upstairs) Thermostat & (downstairs) Furnace Function (Dan Keeley): Furnace has been fixed by Wolfers Heating - nozzle was replaced. - Check the Furnace room for a "Checklist" on how to test or fix problems. -NOTE: Two (2) spare nozzles can be found inside the Furnace (near the bottom). A furnace-repair person called out to fix a problem will always want to order a nozzle - so Dan has purchased spares. - Thermostat is auto-set for one hour - to override: use arrows to select desired temperature, then in lower (left-hand) corner of menu choose length of time. 4. (upstairs) Lobby/Foyer Floor failing (Dan Keeley): Cleaning the tiles and grout is a lot of work - never looks clean either. The floor is going to need replaced. Question: Should we consider replacing with Vinyl or a wood-flooring look-a-like? Vicki Pounds expressed there might be a problem taking out the tiles and grout. Dan felt the issue is getting the mortar off. Dan/JoAnn will check on product replacements and get samples. 5. North Wall Paint needed (Dan Keeley): The North Wall paint is peeling - eventually need to strip and repaint. - Sandy emphasized the downstairs cement (in front of buffet counter) was cracking and chipping - a liability risk for stubble and fall. - Dan has prepared a list of needed repairs - look to website and review the job list. Dan asked: do we want to do a Grange Cleaning Day? Laura Ellis moved to have a Saturday, June 16, 2018 as a Grange Clean-up day (arriving between 9:00-10:00am), Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carried. Pizza will be ordered for lunch. GRANGE HALL (Dan Keeley): (continued) 6. (outside) Roadway Sign (Dan Keeley): The East-side aluminum SIGN, at the highway, has (once again) been hit; the frame and pole has been bent. After some discussion, Dan decided he will fix it - one more time. HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley): Friends of French Prairie has rented the hall for April 26 at 6:30 PM to introduce Democratic Party primary candidates to the community. All are welcome. - Vicki commented the Grange cannot support specific candidates - isn't that a conflict? - After discussion, Dan and all agreed it was a rental of space, not Grange sponsored, and was open to the public - so no issue. LEGISLATIVE (Dan Keeley): Inspired by the OREGONIAN article by Steven Duin entitled: "Foster Care? It should be personal for you, too." Dennis Richardson, Oregon's Secretary of State, demanded an audit of the State's DEPT of HUMAN SERVICES; with over 100 DHS programs Richardson said "I want the (audit) to focus on where there is the greatest vulnerability: adoption and foster care. I've personally been involved with both." The article points to potential foster families driven away, treated like a criminal, and have to prove their innocence before becoming a foster parent." Kathie Femrite's son and daughter-in-law take in Foster kids. Kathie has seen horrible things happen to both sides: Foster kids can be yanked from foster homes, by State, as parents have rights. The State can do horrible things to the Parents too who have to prove their innocence. Dan asked the members: should the Grange support, get involved in some way, with the Foster Care Program? Perhaps through 1.) Grange Lobbyist, 2.) or through elections, 3.) or aid to Foster Families? - Dan will do more research and report back at next meeting. LECTURER (Sandy Shew): No report MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps): No report VETERANS (Sandy Shew): No report YOUTH (Betty Chipps): No report NEW BUSINESS Treasurer - Bills/Receipts: Receipts (Dan Keeley): see Treasurer Report Expense Reimbursement (Dan Keeley): County Mutual-GL/Property Ins renewal: $1, 925.00 Wolfers - Furnace repair: 273.47 Water Test (receipt at home) approximately: 90.00 TOTAL: $2,288.47 Treasurer - Bills/Receipts (continued) JoAnn Keeley moved to pay for all bill reimbursements, Betty Chipps seconded, motion carried via "voting sign of the order." NEW BUSINESS (Dan Keeley): 1. Grange - Connections 2018: Idea presented at January 28th meeting was:
JoAnn Keeley moved to plan a Grange "Open House" on Sunday, June24th and invite Veterans from all local groups - starting with a Grange "Opening" (upstairs at 4:30pm) and community sharing and Potluck (downstairs at 5:00pm), Kathie Femrite seconded, motion passed via "voting sign of the order." JoAnn will create an Invitational FLYER and welcome all to "bring your favorite dish" (that serves 12 people). Dan will have the upstairs furniture set up (for the "Opening" Ritual). 2. Members present at the January 2018 meeting elected "Active Members" too would pay their own 2018 Dues. Laura (and Mike) Ellis and Sandy Shew agreed - a reminder notice of the $40 dues payable will be sent by Vicki. 3. The Grange has, in the past, set up a Display at the Clackamas County Fair. The 2018 Theme is: "Grow It, Sew It and Show It" Dan asked whether the Grange Members would be interested in creating an 8' x 10' Display, at no cost (or maybe 10' x 10' Display)? Yes, further discussion: Theme is adaptable to the Grange: "Grow (kids), Sew (reap/harvest) and Show It (the community)." An Application is needed and outlets researched. Dan has an old TV - DVD player. Betty will call the Clackamas County Fair and reserve space. 4. BBQ (Chicken) GRILL: Vicki Pounds indicated Chaps and Petticoats (C & P) owns an oblong (approx. eight-foot) table length Grill - professionally constructed by a former Club member. C & P is unsure what to do with the metal-constructed Grill. Vicki asked: Would the Grange be interested in a Picnic Grill, for a Grange Event? Kathie Femrite suggested post a picture on EBAY - perhaps advertise for sale. 5. 2018 Election Ballot for OSG Officers - voting was conducted. GOOD to the ORDER: Grange Clean-up Day is Saturday, June 16th. Grange OPEN HOUSE, beginning 4:30pm, on June 24th - Veterans especially invited. Next Meeting: SUNDAY, 5/27/18- 3:30pm Potluck, 4:30pm Meeting Meeting Adjourned: With "Closing of the Grange" ritual at 6:33pm. Respectfully Submitted Betty Chipps Secretary The Maplewood Grange #662 opened Sunday on 02/25/18 with potluck at 3:30pm. Master (Pro-Tem),
Don Sether, called the meeting to order at 4:40pm with the "Opening of the Grange" ritual.
Members acting Pro-Tem: Master, Don Sether; Overseer, Vicki Pounds; Steward, Don Sether; Assistant Steward, Felipe Gonzalez The following 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: Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut (Sandy) ** #2 JoAnn Keeley * Member: Jo Ann Lee (OR City) ** #3 Sandy Shew * Member: Adin Hester (California) ** Member: Stacie Bernert (OR City) ** ***** Roll call has been taken ============================================================================= ***** Members present: 6, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7”) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP: (none) MINUTES (Secretary): 01/28/18 Minutes - not available...Highlights read COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary) Clackamas Pomona #1 - 02/24/18 POMONA "5th Degree Ceremony" hosted at Maplewood Grange
Oregon State Grange (OSG): FEB/MAR 2018 Bulletin - mailed directly to membership.
Don Sether - Grange-Up 2017 update: 800 members were gained in 2017. (INFO: Don has been a Grange State Officer for 22 years) SECRETARY Report: No (additional) report TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds): - Members present at the January 2018 meeting elected "Active Members" would pay their own 2018 Dues. - Checking account beginning balance: $9,053.38, ending balance: $8,814.01 OLD BUSINESS (Betty Chipps) Grange-Up 2018: Idea presented at January 28th meeting:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Don Sether) 1. Building Siding: Betty to email Dan Keeley and confirm OSG Matching Grant application for Siding and Insulation has been mailed (deadline: May EOM?). 2. Ballroom: Floor oil application is a warmer/summer weather project. 3. Roof Repair - (replacing short screws with longer ones) project still pending. COMMITTEE REPORTS AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley - absent): Don Sether reported:
COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley - absent): Betty Chipps reported it's not too late to donate to the Blanket and Clothing Drive. EDUCATION (Dan Keeley- absent): Don Sether reported the Future Farmers of America (FFA) started in the Grange - though under a different name. Grange Worker's Activities (GWA): (vacant) HALL - Rentals (Dan Keeley - absent): see "New Business" LEGISLATIVE (Dan Keeley- absent): Don Sether reported the Legislative Session is meeting in Salem. They are strategizing ways to bring in more income: i.e. increasing gas tax and vehicle registration fees. LECTURER (Sandy Shew - absent ): Felipe and Katie Gonzalez enjoyed the interactive Plant Display (from a couple meetings ago). Both JoAnn Keeley and Felipe are interested in Gardening. MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps): On February 11th, Betty attended Clarkes Grange Breakfast and the " Membership Recruiting/Team-Building" seminar, taught by Ed Luttrell. Highlights included: - The "comfort-zone" of your Grange should be "welcoming." - Let the memberships' positive spirits "build a fire." Find a way to let them run with their ideas. - INVITE (outsiders), ASK "what are their interests, and LISTEN (find commonness in what they say). VETERANS (Sandy Shew-absent): Betty Chipps indicated at the Astoria State Meeting a "free" tour to Veterans of the Air Museum (US Coast Guard) is offered on June 23rd (leaving Clatsop County Fairgrounds) at 12:30pm. Contact the Veterans Committee - James Clute in advance for reservations. YOUTH (Betty Chipps): No report NEW BUSINESS Treasurer - Bills/Receipts: none submitted HALL - Rental: 1. Betty Chipps presented Dan Keeley's email of February 12th: Claudia Zamora, Maplewood renter, will hold a Zumba class two days/week. She has only 4-5 students enrolled, so far - which is a slow start. Dan would like to offer Claudia the first month of classes at no-charge (aids in getting started), then charge $150/beginning the 2nd month - working into higher rent if she is successful. Claudia has also expressed interest in being a member. Vicki Pounds broke down the proposal: 2-days/week = minimum hall use of 8 days/month, and compared the proposed $150 rental to Chaps and Petticoats Square Dancers monthly rent of $120 for the hall used 2-days/month ... equates to quite a break in daily use costs. After further discussion, we encouraged the contract reference an agreed-upon increase beginning 3rd month. Betty Chipps moved to offer Claudia Zamora, Zumba Instructor, one-month rent-free, $150/2nd month rent and contract review upon 3rd month - Don Sether seconded, motion carried, voting sign-of-the order. GOOD to the ORDER: (none) Next Meeting: (tentatively SUNDAY, 3/25/17- 3:30pm Potluck, 4:30pm Meeting) Meeting Adjourned: With "Closing of the Grange" ritual at 5:15pm. Respectfully Submitted, Betty Chipps Secretary P.S. The March 25, 2017, Meeting was cancelled. The Maplewood Grange #662 opened Thursday on 12/07/17 with potluck at 6:30pm. Master, Dan Keeley, called the November/December (combined) meeting to order at 7:12pm with the "Opening of the Grange" ritual.
Members acting Pro-Tem: Steward, Don Sether; Gatekeeper, Vicki Pounds; Chaplain: JoAnn Keeley (opening) and Kathie Femrite (closing). The following Guest(s) present: (none) Visitation: (none) Roll Call (Secretary): ”*” indicates NOT in attendance. Master: Dan Keeley Overseer: Don Sether Steward: Ken Fessler * Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis * Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis * Chaplain: Laura Ellis * Lady Asst. Steward: (vacant) Gatekeeper: (vacant) Lecturer: Sandy Shew Pomona: Sandy Shew Secretary: Betty Chipps Ceres: Judi Aus * Treasurer: Vicki Pounds Flora: (vacant) Member: Kathie Femrite Executive Committee Member: JoAnn Keeley #1 (vacant Members: Felipe Gonzalez #2 (vacant and Katie Gonzalez #3 (vacant) Member: John Keeley * ***** Roll call has been taken ============================================================================= ***** Members present: 9, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7”) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP: Betty Chipps invited her neighbors, Bill and Kristy, to come tour the Grange and join in the potluck to meet the members. However, they pre-advised the Holiday season and timing may not permit. MINUTES (Secretary) Dan Keeley asked if there were any edits/corrections to the October 22, 2017 minutes presented. Dan requested a minor correction: under Education #2 should read: St Paul - continues to do best well in all three subjects. Given no further edits, the meeting minutes were approved as presented. BALLOTING - ELECTION OF OFFICERS: see separate attachment for voting results. COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary): Clackamas Pomona #1 (Don Sether) 1. OSG FLYER to 150th Anniversary Gala on SUN, 12/10/17 from 1-4pm at Willamette Heritage House. 2. Warner Grange, "Red Mitten" Christmas Bazaar began today, Thursday, and runs through Sunday, 12/10/17. 3. SUN, January 28, 2018, Learning seminar at Redland Grange: "How to Make the Most of Your Meetings." 4. SUN, February 11, 2018, at Clarkes Grange NOON- 5pm: Sweetheart Breakfast and learning seminar: "Build Team - Member Recruiting." COMMUNICATIONS (continued) NOTE: Oregon State Grange (OSG): DEC 2017/JAN 2018 OSG-Bulletin - mailed directly to membership. October 18, 2017 Mailings from Susan Noah, Master OSG:
Habitat for Humanity (Dan Keeley): Community-Thank you for NOV 28th Holiday Party/Dinner space. SECRETARY Report: no additional communication. TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds): Checking ending balance is $9,326.60 - email report was circulated. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley) 1. Building Siding: Maplewood's OSG Matching Grant application for Siding was not approved in 2017, shall we "re-apply" in 2018? Consensus was YES. 2. Ballroom: Floor oil second coat has been applied and remains tacky. Will hold off till summer - a warmer weather project. 3. FFA Outreach: Dan spoke with St. Paul FFA - no interest or need for community forum. Betty Chipps is to talk with North Marion Schools. COMMITTEE REPORTS AGRICULTURE (Don Sether): Christmas Tree sales are 1-1/2 times greater than last year. EDUCATION (Dan Keeley): no report HALL - Rentals (Dan Keeley): One renter is on the calendar for December 16th. Rental checks will no longer be held till activity date, instead they will be promptly deposited into bank. Cash received on deposit, however, can be held and returned to renter IF hall is in proper order after use. LEGISLATIVE (Dan Keeley): 1. Grange members are encourage to talk with either Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley or Susanne Bonamici about the funding program: Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination (SRS) Act. INFO: Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley and Susanne Bonamici, On March 3, 2107, introduced a bipartisan bill in the Senate and House to restore urgently needed federal funding for vital resources in rural counties in Oregon and across the country. The bill will authorize payments to timber-dependent counties for another two years and help fund critical services, including public schools and law enforcement. 2. In past months California fire fighters were called into Oregon to control fire outbreaks ( in Gorge area). Now over 300 Oregon Fire Fighters are assisting California in the Santa Rosa and Napa fires. LECTURER (Sandy Shew): no report MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps): (none) NEW BUSINESS Treasurer - Bills/Receipts: Receipts (Dan Keeley): no report Expense Reimbursement (Dan Keeley): (Vicki Pounds): $9.80 postage reimbursement (bill mailings) Garbage Bags: $13.47 Post approval requested and granted. Entrance Area Rug: 21.87 Toilet Scrubbers (2 ea.) 4.69 Asked: do we want to get a roll (100) of stamps? Paper Towels 33.49 9/1/17 Circuit Breaker 14.99 TOTAL: $88.51 JoAnn Keeley moved to pay for all bill reimbursements, Don Sether seconded, motion passed via "voting sign of the order." NEW BUSINESS (Dan Keeley): 1. Former "Top-O-the-Hill" Restaurant sale: Site proposal is pending for "Recreational Marijuana Sales" business. Planner's status report informs proposal is allowed in the area. Grange view is: Site sale zoning should be same as School zone - due to Youth influence provided at Grange. Don Sether and Betty Chipps to search State County Planner website for rebuttal process. 2. Furnace pump is weak - might be ready for new pump. Dan Keeley will call Dean Edmonds (Molalla Heating contractor) and question if booster can be put on pump. 3. Grotto outing was encouraged for fifth SAT, DEC 30th - Dan suggests early dinner, visit light-gardens and attend Chapel music concerts, including Michael Allen Harrison. Betty Chipps moved to attend the DEC 30th Grotto events beginning with an early dinner, JoAnn Keeley seconded. Don Sether asked about Admission costs; Dan confirmed $11.00 for General Admission. Don Sether amended the motion for Grange Treasury to budget $100 for Grotto Outing, Betty seconded, motion passed via "voting sign of the order." Keeley's van was offered for car-pooling to the event. GOOD to the ORDER: Don Sether encourages attending "Red Mitten" Christmas Bizarre at Warner Grange. Next Meeting: (tentatively SUNDAY, 1/28/17- 6:30pm Potluck, 7:00pm Meeting) Meeting Adjourned: With "Closing of the Grange" ritual at 8:32pm. Respectfully Submitted Betty Chipps Secretary |
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