​Maplewood Grange #662 (basic) general meeting was called to order at 4:41 PM, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, August 27, 2023 and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Visitation:  (none)              Guest:  (none)                     Members acting Pro-Temp:   N/A          
           
ROLL CALL  (Secretary):  Members present:  7                                   (Mandatory – Quorum  “7”)
Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley, Roberta Elders, Betty Chipps, Vicki Pounds, Sandy Shew, and Troy Bayless.                                
                                                                                               
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley) – Sheri Chandra, residing in Canby, is with the Chinchilla Show and has shown interest in Grange membership.  Dan was hoping she would be here today so we could meet her.
 
MINUTES  (Secretary):  The July 23, 2023 Grange Meeting Minutes were emailed 7/22/2023.
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary, Betty Chipps) – See last page
           
SECRETARY REPORT  (Betty Chipps):  No report.
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Three party rentals on the books (one rental secured today, Jenna Weist - downstairs 9/24 rental).. Chaps, Gamers and Zumba still have long term contracts. 
Bad connection in attic junction box was causing flickering lights upstairs - was repaired.  Please report any recurrence
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):  
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen counters need refinished (paint or formica).
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Repainting under eaves of hall
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished.
Rear door Threshold (rotted out) - has been replaced.  Door handle was also installed.
 
AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) – Bad news / Good news..
 
Bad news is another foreign insect pest.  Yellow leg hornets from SE Asia have been detected in Georgia, the first sighting in the Americas.  A beekeeper in Savannah GA. discovered the hornet attacking his honey bees and reported it to the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), according to a statement from the department. Officials are asking the public to report any sightings of the hornet in the state to the GDA.  The hornets nest in paper nests, often in trees and often prey on honey bees and native bees.
 
Good news is we have a soil scientist rock star at OSU, literally and figuratively. James Cassidy has been teaching soil science since 2002 at OSU.  When he attended a meeting that year hosted by three other Oregon State graduate students, a club was born.
That grew into the school’s Organic Growers Club, which has been meeting every Thursday night since its inception. In the beginning, there were only seven participants. Now, around 70 people come together each week to plant, harvest and package a variety of fruits and vegetables. Cassidy has led the effort for more than 20 years.
With no financial support from the university, Cassidy maintains his crops and interns’ stipends by selling community supported agriculture boxes, delivering fresh organic produce to paying community members.  He also advises and instructs many regarding how to keep soils healthy (including JoAnn on several occasions) and is regarded as something like a prophet in the field. “Soil science is everything,” he said in an interview. “Every atom in your body has been through the soil system.”  “Everything depends on the soil”
He added that large farming companies can have a powerful influence over our access to food. Because of this, he said “gardening is an act of resistance or activism. Gardening is a ritual, a spiritual practice.” According to Cassidy, everyone can take part in this resistance.
“Just garden,” he said. “Even if you live on the 60th floor in a Manhattan apartment.”
 
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – No report.
Foster birthday parties (Dan Keeley):  Still no word from state organization.  Will reach out again next month.
 
EDUCATION  (Dan Keeley) – The Oregonian and other Newspapers have formed a high school student newsroom to promote good journalism and give young people an opportunity to showcase their skills and perspectives.  The following link is a story by two of those students describing budget problems at local community colleges and the effects on society: 
Community college’s budget cuts mean fewer opportunities for adult learners - oregonlive.com  
With these young people and their contemporaries populating our high schools, fake news on either side doesn’t stand a chance.
 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – No report.
 
MEMBERSHIP REPORT  (Betty Chipps) – Dues Receipt Record / Membership Cards have been ordered through Suzy Ramm at OSG.
 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley)

• Pomona 5th Degree at Maplewood, Saturday, September 23rd, Dinner provided by Youth Grange (their fundraiser) at 6:00pm, Lecturer program at 7:00pm, 5th Degree starts 7:30pm.  Please plan to attend and show support. 
  
  Maplewood 4th Degree members are eligible to receive Pomona 5th Degree:  contact
  Jim Dumolt:  jimdumolt@hotmail.com  or call:  971-244-2628.

 
 
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy Ferriss) – None
 
TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds)
The August Treasurer’s Report  (emailed 8/24/2023) had an opening balance of $12,173.10 on July 21 and on August 24 reflected an ending balance of $10,583.83.   Vicki noted a recent bill shows garbage expense has gone up.
The report will be ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley):
 

• Maplewood Fair Booth took First prize!!  Thanks to the committee. 
  ALSO, received People’s Choice! Award.
• Grange hall electrical service.  Repair is being scheduled, approximately  $2100.
  Vendor, Ernst Electric, awaits PGE approval.
• State Grange Log Cabin (8/24-9/5) still needs volunteers. 
  - Call Jay Sexton at 503-316-0106
• Dinner/Harvest Fair, October 28, 3:00-6:30pm – benefits ‘91’ School Student Lunch Fund.

Advertising:  everyone please circulate Flyers in your neighborhoods.
Hall open:  2-7pm
Foods:  Pasta (Troy will also get Gluten-Free noodles), sauces (w/meat, w/o meat & white),
Beverages:  coffee, tea (hot), cider, water (ice)
Salads / Desserts:  all that can - bring
            Planning for what number? 75-100 dinners
            - Need min. 6 people to run tables, 10 people preferred
            Event Chair people
            Advertising / Flyers:  Troy and JoAnn.
Dinner Committee:  Troy -Chairs plus 6 grangers.  Dan will obtain Restaurant Permit.
            - anyone can obtain food-handling card through OR State Food Handling
            Games:  Family Fellowship Fundraiser group (FFF)
            Pumpkin decorating:  JoAnn

• paper products covered (extra available through JoAnn’s St.Paul activities)

 

• PA system in dance hall  - need update/rebuild status from Scott.
   
  
  

NEW BUSINESS


BILLS presented to Treasurer – Reimbursement to Dan Keeley:  
Cleaning Supplies               $  7.99
Plumbing for faucet                 2.78
Recharge Fire extinguisher           33.30
            Traveling Sprinkler                89.98
Hose to run sprinkler                         44.99  (125 foot)
Hose to run sprinkler                         29.98    (50 foot)   
Threshold (rear door)           14.86
Total                                      $223.88 
 
 
Vicki moved and Betty seconded to pay the bills of $223.88, motion carries, VSO.

MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS (Dan Keeley) – Ian Craig, Chaps and Petticoats President, doing real well after surgery.
 
GOOD OF THE ORDER  (Dan Keeley) – I’m not interested in what any prophet said.  I’m interested in what you, as a follower of that prophet, actually do.  (James McBride, American Author)
 
 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM – (picture:  overalled farmer walking field of AG produce )
IN NO OTHER OCCUPATION DOES A MAN’S DAILY LAB OR BRING HIM INTO SUCH CLOSE COMPANIONSHIP WITH THE GREAT CREATOR AS IN THE CULTIVATION OF THE SOIL. 
(Second Degree - Chaplain)
 
 
NEXT MEETING – Sunday, OCTOBER 1, 2023 at 3:30 PM.
 
CLOSING – Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 5:40 PM (downstairs).
 



                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary

​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:26 PM, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, July 2, 2023 with the “Opening of the Grange” reading.  .The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Visitation:  (none)              Guest:  (none)                    
Members acting Pro-Temp:  JoAnn Keeley, Gatekeeper, Betty Chipps, Chaplain          
           
ROLL CALL  (Secretary):  Members present:  8                                   (Mandatory – Quorum  “7”)
Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley, Don Sether, Roberta Elders, Betty Chipps, Sandy Shew, Vicki Pounds, and Troy Bayless.                           
                                                                                               
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley) – None
 
MINUTES  (Secretary):  The June 25, 2023 Grange Meeting Minutes were emailed 6/23/2023.
The June Minutes received the following two corrections:

1. 5 members were in attendance:  Dan Keeley, Troy Bayless (JoAnn Keeley absent), Betty Chipps, Roberta Elders and Mindy Ferriss.
2. Regarding the STATE SESSIONS Report:  the 3rd sentence was corrected to read:  … “conservatives” and “liberals” agreed on one thing:  they did NOT like RCV …

Dan asked for any questions or further corrections to the June minutes?  Hearing none, the June Minutes are approved as presented.
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary, Betty Chipps) – also See last page.
 

• Charlie Bowser Memorial Scholarship - application deadline was JULY 1  
  On Monday, July 17 the Charlie Bowser Scholarship - Selection Committee met at Sunnyside Grange.  The Committee consisted of Sandi Ludi (Sunnyside Gr. Master), Georgene Barragan (Redland Gr. Master) and Betty Chipps (Maplewood Secretary). 
  Three applications were received and discussed:  one applicant was chosen to receive $1,000, and an alternate application was selected (to be awarded if anything unforeseen should occur).
  
  
• Dan Keeley advised:  At the July 22nd POMONA meeting the three applicant Scholarships were discussed further.  It was decided since NO Scholarships were awarded during the COVID shutdown, POMONA would award all three applicants, the following:

            First Place – $1,000 awarded to:  :  Kylinn Cansler, Sandy Grange
            2nd Place  –  $  500 awarded to:     Pam Furlan, Beavercreek Grange
            3rd Place  –   $  500 awarded to:     Cortland Saunders, Springwater Grange
           
SECRETARY REPORT  (Betty Chipps)
The 2023 2nd Quarter (dues) Report ended June 30, 2023 with a payable to OSG of $213.75:

• Dues for 19 total members develops a payable of $213.75 
  FYI:  Grange remits quarterly to OSG an amount of $11.25/per member.
• Three (3) Regular meetings were held in the 2nd Quarter,2023
  (Membership attendance, each meeting:  APR 23 = 7,  MAY 28 = 8  and  JUNE 25 = 5).

• Date Report approved:  July 23, 2023
• Question:  Has your Grange completed the filing of the 2022 Electronic IRS form 990-N (e-postcard)?  YES _X__,  NO ___
• Please submit a completed Form 990-N which has “Accepted” in the ‘Status’ column.

Betty motioned to pay (to OSG) the 2nd Quarter Report for $213.75, JoAnn seconded, motion carries, VSO.   Maplewood subordinate Grange Seal was affixed, Q2-2023 report was signed by Secretary and Master/President, Dan Keeley. 
 
Jay Sexton, OSG President’s, Life Membership ‘status’, per June 13, 2023 correspondence:
Life Membership Information:
In normal years, line’ H’ would show the Life Membership income, for your Grange, being subtracted from your 2nd Qtr Dues.  In 2022 all our investments saw “unrealized” losses of 11.5%, so there was no investment credit to subtract from your Grange’s 2nd-Qtr dues.
 
The OSG Exec. Committee considered how to handle this situation during the meeting on March 25th 2023.  Rather than accept a loss in the Principle of the Life Membership Fund,  the Exec. Committee approved a loan of $27,175.30 from the OSG Emergency Fund to the Life Membership Fund, preserving the value of these accounts at the January 1st, 2022 level, with the plan to repay the loan over the next five years to the Emer. Fund from the Life Membership Fund earnings  There will be no interest charged on this loan.  This will slightly reduce the earnings from the Life Memberships for those 5-years until the loan is repaid.
 
Also noted:  The OSG Exec. Committee reported, at the June 3rd  meeting, for the period JAN 1 - MAY 31, 2023 investments have increased 3.67% making ground on the loss of 2022.
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Four party rentals on the books. Chaps, Gamers and Zumba still have long term contracts.  Mower has been serviced and returned to the Grange.
 
Vicki Pounds questioned who the four rentals might be?  Dan Keeley responded (as of Agenda date):  July 22, August 5 (today’s contract), September 9, and September 16 (Rodriguez). 
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):  
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas - COMPLETE.
Front ramp needing paint again - Dan removed railings, painted at home, now COMPLETE.
Repainting under eaves of hall – Contract project?
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished.
Kitchen counters need refinished (paint or formica).
Kitchen (on ramp side) walls and under ramp - has been washed, await touch-up paint.
Rear door Threshold (rotted out) - purchased new threshold ($120) - awaits installation.
 
Gray Water Tank report:  gray-water collection has been rerouted to the new clean-out and a faucet installed at the edge of the rear lawn area.
Research found the gray-water tank, approximately 30-feet South of the Grange (westside) rear corner, was rusted out and drain lines were plugged with sand.  Drain lines were cleaned out between the old tank and the grange and 1” Plastic pipe was slid into the tile from the gray-water tank, ran toward the grange and connected to the new faucet supply pipe behind the backup refrigerator. A new faucet was then installed on the edge of the lawn area in a valve can.  New ¾” plastic pipe was then run under the kitchen sink, along the west wall, through the concrete foundation wall and now dumps into the new septic system clean out, which flows to the septic tank.
 
 
AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) – Bad news / Good news..
Turkey’s currency has continued to devalue after upending hazelnut prices last year, which experts see as a disquieting though not necessarily disastrous omen for 2023’s harvest.
“We’ve hit rock bottom and we expect a two to three year dig-out of this hole to get back to profitable prices,” said Larry George, president of the George Packing Co., a major Oregon processor.
The lire’s value against the dollar and euro fell roughly 50% in the year preceding the 2022 hazelnut harvest, contributing to the plunge in Oregon’s initial prices to 40-53 cents per pound, from about 80-90 cents the previous year.
JOHN DAY, OR. — New Biochar producer.  Giant mounds of what appears to be black powdery charcoal or crushed pencil lead lie piled outside a towering industrial plant built in recent years on the Malheur Lumber property in John Day.
It is Biochar, an up and coming product.  Similar in appearance to charcoal used for cooking, but it can be added to soil to make it highly fertile for agricultural and gardening use, particularly in
tropical areas with high rainfall. It can also be used as a carbon water filter to remove pollutants, such as chemicals and metals, from storm drains and old mines.
The new plant, which employs 18 people, started production of biochar made from wood waste in April.  It generated 100 tons of finished product in June and is expected to produce 500 tons this month. Krumenauer said, “The hope is to ramp up production to about 10,000 tons per year and begin marketing the product to customers in 2024.”
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – Foster birthday parties:
We reached out to the state organization.  They said “fantastic idea” and that they would get back to me.  Still no luck, will pursue when things slow down a bit.
 
EDUCATION  (Dan Keeley) – no report.
 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – The bill proposing ranked choice voting (RCV) as an option in Oregon passed the Legislature and will be on the ballot in November.  If it passes in November, the state will use the system but my understanding is it is optional for local jurisdictions.

Our new Oregon Secretary of State is LaVonne Griffin-Valade.  Secretary Fagan’s resignation cast a dark shadow over the Secretary of State’s office.  Oregonians rightly demanded quick action to rebuild trust in the many important programs housed in this agency.  Ms Valade says she thinks you deserve to hear exactly how she plans to rebuild trust.  See bio at State of Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State - Meet the Secretary.  She has also stated she has no interest in running for the office at the end of her appointed term.  How do we attract a competent candidate that wants to actually do the job rather than as a stepping stone to governor's office?  Annual salary of $77,000 plus $250/month for qualified expenses doesn’t seem likely to do the job.
 
MEMBERSHIP REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – State Grange will increase Subordinate Grange dues to $50 versus $45 (ByLaw change will occur one-month before end of year: at NOV. meeting. 
 
Betty will contact OSG and order Membership Cards.
 
 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley)

• Pomona Grange-Canby Fair Cookie Booth (Aug. 15-19) needs volunteers, still:   to sign-up
  email Pam Furlan  jtspamtoo@gmail.com or call (503) 320-2245.
• Pomona 5th Degree at Maplewood, Saturday, September 23rd, Dinner provided by Youth Grange (their fundraiser) at 6:00pm, Lecturer program at 7:00pm, 5th Degree starts 7:30pm.  Please plan to attend and show support.

 
STATE SESSION REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – State Session went fairly well.  Our resolution concerning Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) went down but so did several others (including the one promoting a study of moving Oregon’s borders.  I talked with several folks about the RCV issue and was surprised that the “conservatives” and the “liberals” agreed on one thing:  they did NOT like RCV because neither the far left nor the far right wings of political factions would likely get elected under that system of counting votes.  Jay Sexton did a pretty good job moderating, at least until we had an amendment - to an amendment - to an amendment of a resolution.
 
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy Ferriss) – None
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike rodeo idea
 
TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds) – The July Treasurer’s Report  (emailed 7/20/2023) had an opening balance of $10,844.74 on June 23 and on July 20 reflected an ending balance of $12.173.10.  The report will be ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley)

1. PA system in dance hall  - Scott tells me speaker rebuilding is now in progress.
   
   
2. Bayless (FFF) Family Fellowship fundraiser (Troy Bayless) – 2023 ‘Harvest Fair / Carnival will contribute proceeds to ‘91’ School (Canby School District students) Lunch Fund.   Shall Maplewood officially waive rental fees?

 
Betty Chipps motioned for the Harvest Fair use of the hall, on October 28, to be ‘free of charge which benefits ‘91 School’s indigent kids lunch issue, Don Sether seconded, motion carries, VSO.
 

1. 2024 Community Dinner proposal – 150th Year Anniversary of Oregon State Grange is in September:  Should the Maplewood dinner we are planning be in September, or maybe OCT 28 with Troy’s Harvest Fair (fundraiser)?

 
INFO:  The State Grange’s 150th birthday is September 27, 2023 and the folks at the convention would like to have some sort of celebration at all the community granges.  We discussed the possibility of moving the community dinner (we decided, at the May meeting, to have in 2024) to this year, 2023,
 
Discussion:  Maplewood could do Pumpkin Decorating in combination with the Harvest Fair fundraiser on October 28th and serve dinner (3-6:30pm): 
Troy Bayless suggested Dinner to be Pasta with three sauce options:
 a.)  White sauce, b.)  Meat Sauces and c.)  No-meat Sauce.  Combine with
Garlic Bread, Salad. and Desserts.   Make it a donation option for a good cause
and Troy will Chair the Dinner Committee.


Suggestion was made to obtain a kitchen permit for evening of food service.


Betty Chipps motioned to go with Pasta Dinner, in conjunction with Bayless fundraiser, and have proceeds go to ‘91 School charity, Troy seconded.  Dan asked members for a show of hands for approval, all in favor, motion passes.

We discussed how to get some better attendance.  In addition to word-of-mouth, Advertising suggestions were:
a.)  place on Canby School website via individual in Canby’s Health and Wellness Dept.
b.)  place on familyfellowshipfundraisers.com
c.)  place on maplewoodgrange.org
d.)  list in Canby Herald ‘community section’ (email:  John Baker)
e.)  Grange Facebook
f. )  Vicki suggested: Advantage Magazine coupons & article on fundraiser via Matt Nelson
g.)  Invite POMONA Junior Grangers
 

1. Grange Hall Electrical service:  We need to replace the ‘electrical weatherhead’ (inside to outside repair).  Only one estimate, so far:  $2,150 received from Ernst Electric, St. Paul.  
   Other suggested contractors:

1. Engleman’s Electric, Hubbard  (await bid)
2. Bear Electric, Donald
3. AC&E Electric, Aurora  (503) 363-2301

 

1. First Responder dinners:   Emergency Medical Services (EMS) would like the Hall on Christmas Eve.

Betty motioned to donate the Hall for EMS Food Service on Christmas Eve – seconded, motion passes.
 


NEW BUSINESS

1. Presented to Treasurer:

- (June) RECEIPTS (Dues deposited July) – Dan received $50 check in the mail from
            Ken Fessler 2023 Dues.  Mindy Ferris gave $45 cash for 2023 Dues.
.
- BILLS presented – Reimbursement to Dan Keeley:
June Expenses         
Cleaning Supplies               $19.27
                        Door threshold                     120.00
                        Paper Products                      92.30           
Sub-total, per JUN Gr. mtg $231.57       
Pizza for clean up day           29.96                                               
Bolts for ramp                                   17.40
                        Caulk for ramp                                    9.18
                        Boards and paint for ramp              62.32             Ramp sub-total: $88.90
                        Heat pump Electrical straps  2.97
                        Heat pump conduit             78.34
                        Heat pump conduit             13.48             Heat Pump sub-total:  $94.79
…now up to Code!
                        Website (no longer free)                 144.00
                        Toilet repair part                                 19.99
                        Vacuum cleaner repair                        7.98
July Expenses
Inspect / locate septic tank 320.00
                        Pump out tank                      385.00
                        Excavate septic tank                       241.66
                        Pipe for lawn faucet              51.24
                        Fittings for lawn faucet          44.21
                        Drill for new gray water
                                    Pipe holes in wall       66.37
                        Pea gravel for septic tank     72.00
                        Gravel for repair of parking   38.00
                        Gray water pipe fittings         17.25
                        Pipe for new gray water        51.93            Grey Water Septic exp. $1,287.66
Total                      $1,904.85
 
Betty moved and Vicki seconded to pay the bills of $1904.85, motion carries, VSO.

Expense notes:  Grey Water disposal Septic Tank project ($1,095.47) was authorized by the Executive Committee as an emergency repair to avoid canceling a rental.  Lawn water faucet took advantage of abandoned drain line (in existence at old septic tank) to place pipes without digging a trench. Heat pump conduit ( $94.79) was not up to code and needed to be replaced before hiring an electrician to replace the electrical service.  Door Threshold ($120) is rotted out and must be replaced.
 

1. STATE FAIR LOG CABIN in need of staff:  Call State Grange Office Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 8-4:30 at 503-316-0106 to sign up for 3-hour shifts..     

 

1. Project START RIGHT prefers funds ($$) over purchased and donated school supplies.
   Approximately 1,400 kids benefit, within Clackamas County through OR Dept. of Human Services.

Don Sether moved to send $50 from Maplewood Grange to START RIGHT, Betty Chipps seconded, motion carries.

1. POMONA will do a Display Booth at the Clackamas County Fair, August 15-19
   (Set-up 8/13-14).  Theme is “The place to Bee in 2023” … interested? 
   Idea:  Perhaps incorporate “How to Clean Mason Bees” in the display booth.

JoAnn moved to have a Maplewood display at CCF (set-up 8/13), Troy seconded, motion carries
 

1. Potential Rental - Chinchilla Show (Dan Keeley):
   Woman wanted to rent the Grange to exhibit approximately 100 Chinchillas (touchy  about the location temperature).  Involves about 30 people; the show was previously doing business in Baker in December.  Looking for a new location.

 
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS (Dan Keeley) – Note received from Ken Fessler with his membership check:  said doing OK after some tribulations.
 
Executive Committee State member, Louise Holst (related to Jessie-Jo Guttridge of Springwater Grange), had cancer and has passed.
 
 
GOOD OF THE ORDER  (Dan Keeley) – Don’t count the days, make the days count.  (Muhammad Ali)
 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM – (picture:  tractor in grain field)
SINCE GOD PLACED MAN ON EARTH, AGRICULTURE HAS EXISTED.  THERE IS NO OCCUPATION THAT PRECEDES IT, BEFORE LITERATURE EXISTED, BEFORE GOVERNMENTS WERE KNOWN, AGRICULTURE WAS THE CALLING OF MAN AND ALL THE FRUITS OF SOCIAL PROGRESS SINCE THEN GREW FROM THE BROWN SOIL.  (Installation Ceremony, Installing Officer)
 
 
NEXT MEETING – Sunday, August 20 at 4:30 PM.
 
CLOSING – Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at (approx.) 5:38 PM (downstairs).
 



                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary

​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 1:22 PM, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, June 25, 2023 (which followed the Grange Clean-Up luncheon).
 
Visitation:  (none)              Guest:  (none)                     Members acting Pro-Temp:  (none)                  
 
ROLL CALL  (Secretary):  Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley, Betty Chipps, Roberta Elders, and Mindy Ferris.                        Members present:  5,        Mandatory – Quorum  “ 7 ”         
                                                                                               
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley) – None
 
MINUTES  (Secretary):  The MAY 28, 2023 Grange Meeting Minutes were emailed May 27, 2023.
With no quorum present, approval is pending for the next meeting.
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary, Betty Chipps)

• Charlie Bowser Memorial Scholarship is offered to Grange members and their children/grandchildren.  Send to Sandi Ludi, Clackamas Pomona before JULY 1st.
  
  
• Boring/Damascus serves Mother’s Day Strawberry-Waffle Breakfast, JUNE 11, 8am–1pm.

 
 
SECRETARY REPORT  (Betty Chipps)  – None
 

COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Four party rentals on the books. Chaps, Gamers and Zumba still have long term contracts.  Mower has been serviced and returned to the Grange.
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):  
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas - complete.
Front ramp needing paint again - Dan removed railings - to be painted at home.
Repainting under eaves of hall – Contract project?
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished.
Kitchen counters need refinished (paint or formica).
Kitchen (on ramp side) walls and under ramp - has been washed, await touch-up paint.
 
 
AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) – no report.
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (Dan Keeley) – Our Goodie Basket tickets did NOT win 😐.  The kids sold a lot of tickets - put them in a 33 gallon trash can and drew tickets from there.  I heard there were over 4000 tickets sold.
 
EDUCATION  (Dan Keeley) – no report.
 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – As you know the Legislature is back in session. Bills backed up by the walkout are being passed in rapid succession.
 
MEMBERSHIP REPORT  (Betty Chipps) – Ken Fessler mailed check for $50, his 2023 dues.
Mindy Ferris gave $45 cash in payment of 2023 dues - requests new Grange Membership Card.
 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – next meeting July 22nd at Harding Grange.

• Pomona will do a display booth at the county fair.  Theme is “The place to Bee in 2023.”
• Pomona Grange-Canby Fair Cookie Booth preparations are proceeding, to sign-up: 
  email Pam Furlan  jtspamtoo@gmail.com or call (503) 320-2245.
• Pomona 5th Degree at Maplewood, Saturday, September 23rd, Dinner provided by Youth Grange (their fundraiser) at 6:00pm, Lecturer program at 7:00pm, 5th Degree starts 7:30pm.  Please plan to attend and show support.

 
Troy Bayliss asked about the 5th Degree.  Dan expressed the 1st-4th degrees are subordinate grange and represent each season.  A member initiated into the 4th degree can receive the 5th degree, which is Pomona (i.e. county) level.  Sixth degree is conferred at State level.
 
STATE SESSION REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – State Session went fairly well.  Our resolution concerning Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) went down but so did several others (including the one promoting a study of moving Oregon’s borders.  I talked with several folks about the RCV issue and was surprised that the “conservatives” and the “liberals” agreed on one thing:  they did not like RCV because neither the far left nor the far right wings of politics would likely get elected under that system of counting votes.  Jay Sexton did a pretty good job moderating, at least until we had an amendment - to an amendment - to an amendment of a resolution.
 
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy Ferriss) – None
 
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike rodeo idea
 
TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds) – The June Treasurer’s Report  (emailed 6/22/2023) had an opening balance of $10,463.38 on May 21 and on June 22 reflected an ending balance of$10,844.74.  The report can be ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley)
 

1. Bayless Family Fellowship fundraiser (Troy Bayless) – what, if anything, is needed? 

Waive Rental fees officially?  (This did not get handled … to be presented at the next Grange meeting.)   2023 Fundraiser will contribute to ‘91’ School (a Canby School District) Lunch Fund.

We discussed how to get some better attendance.  Advertising the old way doesn't seem to have much impact.  Social media may be better but I’m not very adept at that.  Word of mouth is best but often takes years to yield results.  Combining our dinner with Troy’s carnival might do both some good as we have both done a previous event that should be generating some word of mouth.  Troy’s carnival is scheduled for October 28.
Idea:  Invite POMONA Junior Grangers
 

1. 2024 Community Dinner proposal – 150th Year Anniversary of Oregon State Grange is in September - location:   Should dinner be then?  

 
The State Grange’s 150th birthday is September 27, 2023 and the folks at the convention would like to have some sort of celebration at all the community granges.  We discussed the possibility of moving the community dinner (we decided, at the May meeting, to have in 2024) to this year.  Maybe have something fairly simple such as spaghetti, chili or stew and cornbread or french bread with salads and dessert.   Make it a donation option for a good cause.
 

1. Advertising (both) at the Clackamas County Fair would be a good opportunity, if we decide to set up a display booth.   Theme:  The Place to “Bee” in 2023.

Idea:  Perhaps incorporate “How to Clean Mason Bees” in the display booth.


 
So, conclusion of those present was:  Grange should have our dinner/open house this year in combination with Troy’s carnival, set up a display for Maplewood at the county fair in August and advertise our event as a 150th Grange birthday party with charitable benefit in that display.  Troy’s intention is to benefit the lunch program at ‘91 School by paying off overdue bills.  We could stick with that or pick something else for the dinner proceeds,(if any).
 
 

1. PA (Public Address) System  in the dance hall – in progress.

 

1. Parking lot rock:  Buche Rock Quarry, cost $381 – a bit larger rock than I would have liked but will work.

 

1. Foster children birthday parties – The Keeley’s reached out to the state organization.  They said “fantastic idea” and they will get back to me.  No response thus far.

 

1. First Responder dinners at Christmas and/or Thanksgiving?  Troy is in - loves to prepare food! 

• JoAnn will call First Responders and offer the hall for 2023 Christmas dinner and inquire of help
  needed for deliveries.

NEW BUSINESS
 

1. To present to Treasurer:

- RECEIPTS:  Dan received $50 check in the mail from Ken Fessler - 2023 Dues. 
Mindy Ferris gave $45 cash for 2023 Dues.
.
- BILLS presented: 
Reimbursement to Dan Keeley:     
Cleaning Supplies                   $  19.27
                        (rear) Door threshold                120.00
                        Paper products                           92.30
            Keeley TOTAL:         $231.57

With no quorum present, bills will be presented for reimbursement at the next meeting.


 

1. STATE FAIR LOG CABIN in need of staff: 

3-hour shifts:  can call Dan 503-508-7807 or call Suzy Ramm  @ OSG 503-316-0106


 
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS (Dan Keeley) – Note received from Ken Fessler, he writes:
We are slowing up a little. Marie (his wife) had gallbladder surgery, then a triple (heart) by-pass and COVID on top of that.  Now we are doing pretty good. 
 
 
GOOD OF THE ORDER  (Dan Keeley) Our children are the messages we send to a future we will never see.  (Elijah Cummings, US Representative).
 
 
 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM – (picture:  budding and flowering trees)
LET US REMEMBER THAT NO TREES BEAR FRUIT IN AUTUMN WHICH DO NOT BLOSSOM IN THE EARLY SUMMERTIME.  THAT LIFE MAY BE PROFITABLE, LADEN WITH GOOD FRUITS, LET ALL ENDEAVOR THAT YOUTH BE STUDIOUS AND VIRTUOUS , REPLETE WITH THE BLOSSOMS OF OBSERVATION AND STUDY – THE PROMISE OF FUTURE WISDOM AND USEFULNESS.          (Second Degree; Pomona)
 
 

NEXT MEETING – Sunday, JULY 23 at 4:30 PM
 
 
 
CLOSING – Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 2:20 PM (downstairs).
 



                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary
 
 
INFO:  Members noted the following vacations / trips planned:
 

• Mindy Ferris:  JULY 17-23,  San Diego
• Elders:  SEPT 14-21, 2023   Niagara Falls

 

Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:40 PM, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, May 28, 2023 (at tables upstairs…warmer).  The “Opening of the Grange” was read and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Visitation:  (none)               Guest:  (none)                                               Members present:  8
Members acting Pro-Temp:  Kathie Femrite, Gatekeeper.
 
ROLL CALL  (Secretary):     Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley, Don Sether, Betty Chipps, Vicki Pounds, Roberta Elders, and Kathie & Doug Femrite.             
 
                                                                                               
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley) – future renter seems interested.
 
MINUTES  (Secretary):  The APRIL 23, 2023 Grange Meeting Minutes were emailed May 27, 2023.
Dan asked were there any questions or corrections to the minutes, hearing none:   
JoAnn moved to approve the April minutes, Roberta seconded, motion carried, VSO.
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary, Betty Chipps) –

• Charlie Bowser Memorial Scholarship is offered to Grange members and their children/grandchildren.  Send to Sandi Ludi, Clackamas Pomona before JULY 1st.
  
  
• Boring/Damascus serves Mother’s Day Strawberry-Waffle Breakfast, JUNE 11, 8 AM- 1 PM.

 
 
SECRETARY REPORT  (Betty Chipps)  – none
 

COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Six party rentals on the books. Chaps, Gamers and Zumba still have long term contracts.  Dan has taken the mower home for service (running rough and needs lubricated) - will be returned to the shed for next mowing and will stay there for the summer.
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):  
 
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas.
Front ramp needing paint again - needs sanded, primed and paint applied.
Repainting under eaves of hall – Contract project?
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished.
Kitchen counters need refinished (paint or formica).
Kitchen (on ramp side) walls and under ramp - could use touch-up of paint.

 
AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) – Irrigation water supplies are looking much better in most of Oregon.  Even farmers in the Klamath basin are getting water.  Also, a recent NOAA study of fish passage in the lower Snake river showed that 90+% of fish swimming upstream successfully pass the four dams on the lower Snake River and survival rates for young fish passing downstream is above 95% at each of the four dams and above 75% past all 4 dams.  The study has put a damper on some of the demands to remove the four dams but has not eliminated the threat. 
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – Ag Fest was successful as usual.  Thanks go to State President Jay Sexton for organizing, and tolerating me (seems I poured a watering can on him).  Also thanks to Maplewood members who participated. 


IOOF Cemetery (off Meridian) -  looking pretty good after May 15th & 20th cleanup:  Grass was mowed, Dan pressure washed headstones & lawn edged almost all of them,  Roberta did pruning (string trimmer was used in tight places). 
JoAnn asked if anyone knew who put up the flags?  No clues - JoAnn will call Todd.
Supplies will be delivered Tuesday to Veterans Village.
Foster children birthday parties?  Other granges and organizations are throwing birthday parties for foster children whose families request it.
- JoAnn still needs to call and investigate the program, and extend our grange offer.


First Responder dinners at Christmas and/or Thanksgiving?  Troy is in - loves to prepare food! 

• JoAnn will call First Responders Group and offer the hall for 2023 Christmas dinner and inquire of help needed for deliveries.

 
 
EDUCATION  (Dan Keeley) – In a continuing saga Governor Kotek has stepped up efforts to align reading/literacy instruction in Oregon with current research that shows teaching old fashioned phonics is critical. The current action is in the Legislature where an effort to align teacher education in the State University system (like Western Oregon University) and at the private system (like George Fox University) with the new/old research is underway.   

Dan advises school is out soon - be careful & watch for children.
 
 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – Big news here is the Legislative walkout by Senate Republican caucus and Sen. Boquist.  The current argument is who gets to determine what bills are voted on when.  Republicans say they will only show up to vote on bills they like, Democrats say they are in the majority and have the right to schedule votes on all the bills in the pipeline whether Republicans like them or not.  The real argument is about policy, particularly hot button issues such as climate change response, treatment of minority populations, response to crime and criminals, waste of state money, etc. 

The next big argument will be enforcing the terms of office for the next elected officials.


MEMBERSHIP REPORT  (Betty Chipps) – Sent 2023 Dues Reminder notice to three members.
 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – next meeting July 22nd at Harding.
Dan is now receiving more information for the Pomona website.

• Pomona will do a display booth at the county fair.  Theme is “The place to Bee in 2023.”
• Pomona Grange-Canby Fair Cookie Booth preparations are proceeding, to sign-up: 
  email Pam Furlan  jtspamtoo@gmail.com or call (503) 320-2245.
  
  

 
 YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy Ferriss) – absent
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike rodeo idea … anyone interested in spear-heading this event?.
 
 
TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds) – The MAY Treasurer’s Report  (emailed 5/25/2023) had an opening balance of $10,378.07 on April 24 and on May 28 reflected an ending balance of $10,463.38.  Dan asked for questions/comments regarding the report?  Hearing none, the report was ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley)
 

1. Bayless Family fundraiser (Troy Bayless) – what, if anything, is needed?  Waive Rental fees officially?  (This did not get handled … to be presented at the next Grange meeting.)
   INFO:  Family Business is a 501 C-3 organization that targets a need then pulls together family/church and friends to organize/host a fundraising event to fund the need.  This year’s fundraiser may be in June. 

 

1. Molalla County Health community event related to Fentanyl poisoning prevention
   (Don Sether) – Molalla Grange worked with VFW and set-up the Grange and served snacks for a 2-½ hour presentation on drug/Fentanyl education - how to help those in crisis & suicide prevention/intervention programs.  Any organization can request this presentation and invite the community.  Don Sether relayed  “Prevention is ‘word-of-mouth’.  Don Sether will provide us with contact information.

Discussion:
Vicki emphasized today it is hard to know what is legal/illegal.  Dan Keeley related with drugs everything now is a misdemeanor (or decriminalized - illegal but  prosecuted like a traffic ticket).
 

1. PA (Public Address) System  in the dance hall – Scoot Zinser’s cost estimate was $100/speaker - told him to go ahead with repair..

Betty moved to budget $200 to repair the PA Speakers, Don Sether seconded, motion carries, VSO.
 

1. Spring Cleaning Day (Dan Keeley)  is June 25, meet 10:00 AM at the Grange. 
   Bring your project tools.
   Grange will provide Pizza, Betty will bring Salad, Troy will prepare a Dessert, Roberta will bring Cookies.  Sandy will be our "gopher”’& pick-up the Pizza.
   
   
2. Goodie Basket Raffle Tickets  – OSG Youth Activities Fundraiser
   – Bring your Raffle ticket sales to the MAY Meeting.

– Shall Maplewood issue a check, payable to OSG, for 20 raffle tickets?
Betty motioned for Maplewood to purchase Goodie Basket Raffle Tickets for $20 to benefit/donate to the OSG Youth fundraiser, Don Sether seconded, motion carries, VSO.
 

1. Property line – no change. 
   Currently the line was restaked to 7-foot maximum from fence versus 15-foot as initially marked.
   
   
2. Parking lot rock ($500 a load with Canby Gravel).  Don Sether suggested could also check with
   Molalla - Buche for estimate.  Dan will do more checking.

Don Sether moved to order parking lot gravel at an estimate of $500, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carries.

1. Cookie Booth at Clackamas County Fair:  Dan/JoAnn & Terry/Betty have volunteered for the Pomona Cookie Booth from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 16. 
   
   

INFO:  The Chaps and Petticoats Square Dance demonstration is 8:00 PM, the same day.
Roberta Elders works the “Rainbow” Corn Booth on Wednesday, August 16th, as well.



NEW BUSINESS
 

1. Presented to Treasurer:

- RECEIPTS:  Dan advised Vicki a rental check was deposited for 5/22 rental.


- BILLS presented: 
Reimbursement to Dan Keeley:     
Broken mower throttle lever   $ 18.00 (wore out)
                        Light bulbs                                  27.98
                        Paint supplies  (tape, etc.)            6.97
            Keeley TOTAL:         $ 52.95

Betty Chipps moved to pay the bills, Roberta Elders seconded, motion carries, VSO.

Dan presented Vicki with fuel bill of:  $284.40  (90 gallons)

1. Oregon State Convention Packet  – JUNE 17-22, 2023 Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreal
   Related to Credentials of Pomona Delegates (representing Maplewood Grange), Dan Keeley, Grange Master, is 1st Delegate, JoAnn to be 2nd Delegate, ALT Delegate is Roberta Elders.
   Don Sether moved to reimburse Delegates for State Convention expenses of $160 payable to OSG ($130 = meals for two, Convention registration $15 each or $30 for two), Vicki Pounds seconded, motion carries, VSO.
   
   Representing Maplewood Grange as Delegates, Betty moved for JoAnn Keeley to be 2nd Delegate and Roberta Elders ALT-Delegate at the State Convention, JoAnn seconded, motion carries, VSO,
   
   

 
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS (Dan Keeley) – None reported.
 
GOOD OF THE ORDER  (Dan Keeley)
“In my older face, I see my life.  My face carries all my memories.  Why should I erase them?”
(Diane Von Furstenberg)
 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM – (Young couple seated at a bench overlooking the lake/mountains)
THE INTERESTS, THE SOCIAL RELATIONS AND THE DESTINY OF MAN AND WOMAN ARE IDENTICAL.  SHE WAS INTENDED BY OUR CREATOR, TO BE THE HELPMEET, COMPANION, AND EQUAL OF MAN - THE PERFECTING HALF ADDED TO HIS HEMISPHERE - THUS COMPLETING THE FULLY-GLOBED ORB OF OUR COMMON HUMANITY; HENCE, AS ONE, EACH SHARES THE GLORY OR THE SHAME OF THE OTHER. 
(First Degree; Chaplain)
 
 
GRANGE - CLEANING DAY – Sunday, JUNE 25, 2023 CLEANING DAY arrive at 10:00AM.
and NEXT MEETING – will be after Cleaning projects concluded (or perhaps at lunch).
 
 
 
CLOSING – Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 5:41 PM with the “Closing of the Grange” reading (upstairs).
 



                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
 
 
 

​
Maplewood Grange Meeting             APRIL 23, 2023 @ 4:30pm 

Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:35 PM, by Master/President, Dan 
Keeley, on Sunday, April 23, 2023 and the pledge of Allegiance was recited. 

Visitation: (none) Guest: (none)                               Members present: 7 

ROLL CALL(Secretary): Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley, Vicki Pounds, Roberta Elders, Betty Chipps, 
Sandy Shew and Troy Bayless. 

PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP (Dan Keeley) – None 

MINUTES (Secretary): The March 26, 2023 Grange Meeting Minutes were emailed April 21, 2023. 
Dan asked were there any questions or corrections to the minutes, hearing none: 
Troy Bayless moved to approve the March minutes, JoAnn seconded, motion carried, VSO. 

It was noted that the February 26th Minutes remain to be submitted. 

COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary, Betty Chipps) – Goodie Basket Raffle sales-due MAY meeting. . 
For continued communication … see last page. 

SECRETARY REPORT (Betty Chipps) – 1st Quarter 2023 (financial) Report ended March 31, 
2023 with a payable to OSG of $213.75 (deadline for submission is April 30th)...details below: 

     ●  Dues for 19 total members for a payable of $213.75 
        FYI: Grange remits quarterly to OSG an amount of $11.25/per member. 
     ●  Three (3) Regular meetings were held in the 1st Quarter,2023 
        (Membership attendance, each meeting: JAN 22 = 9, FEB 26 = 10 and MAR 26 = 10). 
     ●  Date Report approved: April 23, 2023 
     ●  Three questions to answer: 
      1. Would your Grange watch web based (OSG website) videos on filling out the quarterly 
report? 
      Yes ____ NO  X   Other Topics: Lecturer Education and GWA Chair Programs 

      2. Have you planned any Celebration for the OSG 150th Anniversary this year?  NO 

      3. Will your Grange have representation at the 150th State Grange Session this year?  YES 

Motion to approve the 1stQ-2023 Report was made by JoAnne Keeley, Troy Bayless seconded, 
motion carries, VSO. 

Maplewood subordinate Grange Seal was affixed, Q1-2023 report was signed by Secretary and 
Master/President, Dan Keeley. 


COMMITTEE REPORTS 

AUDIT Committee Report (Betty Chipps and Kathie Femrite) – The Audit Committee Findings were 
emailed April 23, 2023. It was noted Maplewood Grange holds an exemplary set of books which could 
serve as a model to other Granges. The Treasurer, Vicki Pounds, and Rental Chair, Master Dan 
Keeley were thanked for their attention to details and service offered to the community. 
Regarding next year’s Audit: Dan noted he will prepare a ‘Summary of Rental’ contracts and tie to the 
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Maplewood Grange Meeting             APRIL 23, 2023 @ 4:30pm 

funds received. 

HALL (Dan Keeley) – Six party rentals on the books. Chaps, Gamers and Zumba still have 
long term contracts. Mower has been returned to the shed for next mowing and will stay there 
for the summer. 

      HALL PROJECTS - in priority order (Dan Keeley): 
      Interior ramp resurfacing – complete 
      Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas. 
      Front ramp needing paint again - needs sanded, primed and paint applied. 
      Repainting under eaves of hall – Contract project? 
      Northeast side roof needs additional screws 
      Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan 
      Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished. 
      Kitchen counters need paint or formica. 
      Kitchen (on ramp side) walls and under ramp - could use touch-up of paint. 

AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley) – Weather in Oregon beginning to come under the influence of 
an El Nino. Summer is expected to trend warmer and drier when El Nino conditions intensify 
as predicted over the next year or two. Grape growers will like it up to a point. Unfortunately in 
other areas of the globe, especially the tropics, the ‘liking it’ point is long past. 

For example, In 2022, India recorded its hottest March since record-keeping began 120 years 
ago. Temperatures were abnormally high in April and May, too. Climate change increased the 
likelihood of such a freakish summer “by a factor of about 30,” scientists concluded. Last 
week, many parts of India were also under heat wave alerts. Schools and colleges were closed 
in most parts of West Bengal state. Delhi sweltered above 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 degrees 
Fahrenheit, for the second day in a row. Around 13 died of heat stroke at a political rally in 
Mumbai. 

India isn’t alone in facing heat hazards. Thailand set an ominous national record when 
temperatures peaked past 45 degrees Celsius, or 114 degrees Fahrenheit, last week. Several 
weather stations in China also broke temperature records this month. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley) 
shift 
   ●  Ag Fest volunteers needed April 29 and 30. Maplewood    ( 3 hours long)? 
      - To Sign-up call: call OSG - open Tues.-Thurs. call: (503) 316-0106 for Jay Sexton. 

   ●  Veterans’ village supplies (clothing, household items & toiletries) - bring to MAY meeting.. 
      Troy moved to donate a case of Toilet Paper, Betty seconded, motion carries, VSO. 

   ●  Oregon State Convention (June 17-22) winter items will be collected - bring to MAY meeting. 

children 
parties 
   ●  Foster        birthday      ? Other granges and organizations are throwing 
      birthday parties for foster children whose families request it. 
      - Dan asks are we interested in offering/donating the hall? 
      Troy thinks it is worth asking if our facility could work as a BD gathering. 
      Betty moved to offer the hall for Foster children BD parties, Roberta seconded, motion 
      carries, VSO. 

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Maplewood Grange Meeting              APRIL 23, 2023 @ 4:30pm 

       - The organization, ‘Every Child in Oregon, delivers BD boxes to Foster children. 

       - Foster Parents’ Night Out (FPNO) trains volunteers in childcare and offers a much needed 
       break for Foster parents. 

       - The LAUNCH program can help children with items for school and provide learning skills 
       emotionally & academically. 
       . 
       - AWARE Food Bank, Woodburn, open M,T, Th - F from 8-12 (for produce donations). 

   ●  First Responder dinners at Christmas and/or Thanksgiving? Shall we join the group that did it 
       last year? Troy is in - loves to do/prepare food! 

       JoAnn moved to contact First Responders and offer the hall for 2023 Christmas dinner 
       and inquire could they use help in delivery etc.,Sandy seconded, motion carried, VSO. 

   ●  IOOF Cemetery (off Meridian): Some volunteers (Dan, JoAnn, Betty, Roberta, Troy, Vicki) were 
       scheduled to clean-up, either Tuesday-May 16, or Saturday-May 20 – bring beverage, gloves 
       and own tools (nippers, scrapers, nylon-bristle brush, bucket, pruner, rake, shovel, etc.) 


EDUCATION (Dan Keeley) – In an exclusive interview with The Oregonian/OregonLive on Monday, 
Gov. Tina Kotek made it clear that she expects Oregon school districts to hew to research-backed, 
phonics-based reading instruction if the Legislature approves the Early Literacy Success Initiative, 
which is headed to a hearing in Salem this week. 

A second bill, which grants the Oregon Department of Education extra oversight of school districts, 
would give that effort more traction. 

Kotek’s approach would mark a big departure for Oregon, which typically allows its nearly 200 school 
districts to chart their own course. Some parents and early literacy advocates say the change can’t 
come soon enough, especially with only 39% of Oregon third graders reading proficiently. 

On another slant, Oregon colleges are now expanding their efforts to deliver classes behind bars and 
lawmakers are considering bills that would make it easier for incarcerated students to continue their 
studies and enter the job market after their release. These bills aim to: 
            ●  Expand incarcerated students’ access to college courses. 
            ●  Establish a state effort to help formerly incarcerated students transition to 
                college and apprenticeships after their release. 
            ●  Reduce employment barriers by specifying how licensing boards determine 
                whether a past crime should prohibit a candidate from earning a professional 
                license and requiring boards to consider individual circumstances. 
            ●  Require the state’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission and 
                Department of Corrections to partner on overseeing prison education. 

MEMBERSHIP REPORT (Betty Chipps) – Send 2023 Dues Reminder notice to three members. 

LEGISLATIVE (Dan Keeley) – Former Secretary of State Bill Bradbury, 73, died Friday while on an 
around-the-world cruise with his wife, Katy Eymann. Before becoming secretary of state, Bradbury was 
a state representative and senator from the south coast, serving as Senate president during 1993-94. 
He unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for governor in 2010 and has been a leading 
voice for progressive state policies, especially vote by mail. (From Capital Chatter) 

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Maplewood Grange Meeting              APRIL 23, 2023 @ 4:30pm 

On April 13, Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law Senate Bill 4. SB 4 makes $210 million of state money 
available to assist one of Oregon’s major industries: semiconductors (commonly referred to as 
microchips). The majority of the $210 million helps semiconductor companies compete for federal 
funding made available by the CHIPS and Science Act. Smaller portions of the $210 million supports 
higher education institutions, workforce development and site readiness for semiconductor expansions. 

However, SB 4 includes a potential trap that could significantly damage Oregon’s planning program and 
set back progress on our response to climate change. The trap lies in the unprecedented authority 
given to the governor regarding land. SB 4 allows the governor to bypass state and local government 
planning processes to bring two sites larger than 500 acres and up to 6 sites smaller than 500 acres 
into an adjacent urban growth boundary (UGB) without any further input. (Edited from an open letter by 
1000 Friends). 

Voters pamphlets are out for the upcoming off-year election. Many bond measures affecting cities, 
schools and special districts (such as fire districts) are on the ballot. Read up and vote responsibly! 

POMONA REPORT (Dan Keeley) – Pomona meeting was yesterday, April 22, 2023. 
   ●  Pomona is now accepting scholarship applications for 2024. 
   ●  Pomona will do a display booth at the county fair. Theme is “The place to be in 23.” 
   ●  Pomona Grange-Canby Fair Cookie Booth preparations are proceeding, to sign-up: 
       email Pam Furlan jtspamtoo@gmail.com or call (503) 320-2245. 

   ●  Milwaukie Grange is teetering on the edge of failure. Joyce Parker will coordinate assistance 
       from the Pomona Grange. 

       Vicki Pounds, attends dances there, and has knowledge of their current situation and failings: 
       i.e. unpaid gas & water bills and perhaps management issues where interested grange renters 
       are turned away. 

region 
put 
the 
in 
   ●  Our District, Clackamas       will   on   convention  2025 
                                                                        . Molalla High School or 
       possibly Reynolds High School are considered sites.. 

   ●  10 resolutions were reviewed, edited if necessary and forwarded to State for the Convention 
       (some listed below). Some Resolutions presented at the Pomona meeting, April 22nd, were: 
          -   Tolls Resolution – Pomona Grange supported Tolls decision should be put to Voters. 
          -   Resolution on whether parts of Oregon should be transferred to Idaho’s jurisdiction: 
              Pomona supports the State of Oregon paying for a Feasible Study that would analyze 
              the issues generated by transferring jurisdiction of central & eastern Oregon to Idaho. 
              Resolution was forwarded to State Convention for debate and possible adoptions. 
          -   Resolution against legislation to tax Off-road Farm Equipment to pay for on-road (buses, 
              other transportation) in town. 


YOUTH REPORT (Mindy Ferriss) – absent 

TABLED BUSINESS – Bike rodeo idea … anyone interested in spear-heading this event?. 


TREASURER’S REPORT (Vicki Pounds) – The APRIL Treasurer’s Report (emailed 4/20/2023) had 
an opening balance of $11,904.77 on March 27 and on April 23 reflected an ending balance of 
$10,378.07. Dan asked for questions/comments regarding the report? Hearing none, the report was 
‘filed for Audit.’ 

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Maplewood Grange Meeting             APRIL 23, 2023 @ 4:30pm 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley) 

   1. Bayless Family fundraiser (Troy Bayless) – Planning help needed? Waive Rental fees 
      officially? (This did not get handled … to be presented at MAY Grange meeting.) 
      INFO: Family Business is a 501 C-3 organization that targets a need then pulls together 
      family/church and friends to organize/host a fundraising event to fund the need. This year’s 
      fundraiser may be in June. 

   -   Can also donate to ‘91’ School District to pay children's outstanding lunch debts. 
      Contact Pastor Craig at Christ Lutheran church. 
      . 
   -   Another 
              program through Beaverton School Dist. councils kids on ‘How to Avoid (drug) 
      Involvement.’ 

   2. Molalla County Health community event related to Fentanyl poisoning prevention – JoAnn 
      will contact Molalla Grange, working in cooperation with Molalla SD, for status on Fentanyl 
      program and Suicide Prevention/Intervention interest. 

   3. PA (Public Address) System falling apart in dance hall – await Scoot Zinser’s rebuild status. 
      At the March meeting a motion was passed to investigate the Speaker Price to replace each 
      speaker - Dan to investigate. 

   4. Spring Cleaning (Dan Keeley) – June 25, meet 10:00 AM at the Grange. 
      Bring your project tools. 
      Grange will provide Pizza, Betty will bring Salad, Troy will prepare a Dessert, Roberta will bring 
      Cookies. Sandy will be our "gopher”’& pick-up the Pizza. 

   5. Goodie Basket Raffle Tickets – OSG Youth Activities Fundraiser 
      – Bring your Raffle ticket sales to the MAY Meeting. 
      To Do: Shall Maplewood issue a check, payable to OSG, for 20 tickets ($20)? 


NEW BUSINESS 

   1. Presented to Treasurer: 
      - RECEIPTS: None 
      - BILLS presented: 
             Reimbursement to Dan Keeley: 
             Toilet Paper                $120.10 
             Paper Towels (96/box)        223.48 
                          Keeley Total: $343.58 

Betty Chipps moved to pay the bills, Roberta Elders seconded, motion carries, VSO. 


   2. Oregon State Convention Packet – JUNE 17-22, 2023 Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreal 
      Related to Credentials of Pomona Delegates, Dan Keeley, Grange Master, is 1st Delegate. 

      Representing Maplewood Grange as Delegates, Betty moved for JoAnn Keeley to be 2nd 
      Delegate and Roberta Elders as ALT-Delegate at the State Convention, JoAnn seconded, 
      motion carries, VSO, 

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Maplewood Grange Meeting             APRIL 23, 2023 @ 4:30pm 

   3. Umpqua Bank Endorsement Stamp (Vicki Pounds) – Columbia bank actually bought Umpqua 
      Bank but assumed the Umpqua name. 

      Vicki moved to order an Endorsement Stamp for purposes of Grange check 
      endorsement, JoAnn Keeley seconded, motion carries, VSO. 

   4. APRIL is GRANGE Month (Betty Chipps) – Betty would like to see Maplewood honor APRIL is 
      Grange Month. Perhaps we could resurrect the Chili Feed (not as a cook-off) but rather serve a 
      soup and chili meal to the Community in April 2924. 
      Discussion moved from April to June, since Maplewood has its history in June, why not do a 
      community feed in June 2024? 
      INFO: Maplewood business began May 6, 1925, Maplewood Grange was built in 1938 and the 
      first meeting held was June. 

      Further discussion: probably 75 people could be served downstairs. Requires a Restaurant 
      License to charge for the meal. Perhaps set-up a DONATION Box instead. 

      Betty moved to plan a community dinner in June 2024, JoAnn Keeley seconded, motion 
      passes, VS0. 


MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS (Dan Keeley) – None reported. 


GOOD OF THE ORDER (Dan Keeley) 

“It ain’t no sin to be glad you’re alive.” (Bruce Springsteen) 

HEIRLOOM PROGRAM – THE FIRST AND HIGHEST OBJECT OF OUR ORDER IS – TO 
DEVELOP A BETTER AND HIGHER MANHOOD AND WOMANHOOD. (First Degree; Lecturer) 

Children's thought-habits begin at home and grow through one's Junior years; it would be wonderful for 
youth to be active in Grange and sprout up, blossom into adulthood. 

When one enters the Grange, they are welcomed as a member at the 4th Degree level - symbolizes: 
1st Degree - Spring, 2nd - Summer, 3rd - Fall and 4th Degree is Winter. Welcome to all four seasons. 


NEXT MEETING – Sunday, MAY 28, 2023 at 4:30 PM. 

CLOSING – Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 6:15 PM. 



                                             Respectfully Submitted, 


                                             Betty Chipps 
                                             Secretary 

​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:33 PM, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, March 26, 2023 with the ‘Opening of the Grange’ ritual and the pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Visitation:  (none)    Guest:  (none)          Members acting Pro-Temp:  .JoAnn Keeley,Gatekeeper
 
ROLL CALL(Secretary):   * indicates NOT in attendance.              ** Absentee Members
            Master:     Dan Keeley                                                  Steward:  JoAnn Keeley
Overseer:  Don Sether                                                   Asst. Steward:   Mike Ellis  *
Lecturer:   Roberta Elders                                             Lady Asst. Steward (LAS):  Mindy Ferriss *
Chaplain:   Kathie Femrite                                             Gatekeeper:   Sandy Shew
Secretary:  Betty Chipps                                    Pomona:   (vacant)
Treasurer:  Vicki Pounds                                               Ceres:      Judi Aus   *
Member:   Doug Femrite                                               Flora:       (vacant)
Member:   Troy Bayless                                               
Member:   Laura Ellis: *                                                Executive Committee                          
Member:   Ken Fessler *                                               #1  Vicki Pounds                                             
Members:  Jack and Priscilla Weaver (Canby)  **         #2  JoAnn Keeley
Member:  Stacie Bernert (OR City)  **              #3  Sandy Shew
Member:  Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut  (Sandy)  **               
==============================================================================================
*****      Members present:  10,   Guests:  0,   Youth:  0  *****                (Mandatory – Quorum  “7 ” _____________________________________________________________________________________________
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley)  –  None
 
MINUTES  (Secretary):  The February 26, 2023 Grange Meeting Minutes - not yet available.
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary, Betty Chipps)  – Anything Goes Sale (April 1-2, 2023) at Boring-Damascus Grange (flyer circulated).
Goodie Basket raffle, an OSG Youth Fundraiser, tickets will be sold next meeting (50 available at $1 ea.). .
 
>>>MAPLEWOOD MAILBOX<<<   –  only advertising and solicitations.
NOTE:  Dan put in an address change at the Post Office, for Maplewood Grange.  So as not to miss any property notices, parcel ‘Land Use’ applications, Site reviews and rental Additional Insured notices, the Grange address was changed from the street/building mailbox to the Keeley’s St. Paul address. 


SECRETARY REPORT  (Betty Chipps)  –  1st Quarter 2023 Report deadline is April 30th.
 
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
AUDIT Committee Report  (Betty Chipps and Kathie Femrite) – The Committee met three partial days (March 16, 21 and 24) to review the Grange accounting records for the year 2022.  One uncashed check #2286 (issued 8/7/22 to Diana Romero in the amount of $100) for a booking cancellation of 8/27/22 was noted as still uncashed.  Dan will look for the contract and inquire.
 
The Audit Committee noted Maplewood Grange holds an exemplary set of books which could serve as a model to other Granges.  We commend the Treasurer, Vicki Pounds, and Rental Chair, Master Dan Keeley for their attention to details and service offered to the community.
 
Regarding next year’s Audit:  Dan noted he will prepare a ‘Summary of Rental’ contracts and tie to the funds received.
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Five party rentals on the books. Chaps, Gamers and Zumba still have long term contracts.  Lawn was mowed today.  Mower will be returned to the Keeley’s for now until next mowing (in April).
 
Wood business’s NW property line – No further news, at present, on the property line issue.
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):  
Interior ramp resurfacing – completed (by Dan/JoAnn).
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas.
Rear water Faucet (in progress)
Front ramp needing paint again - needs sanded, primed and paint applied.
Repainting under eaves of hall – Contract project?
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished.
Kitchen (on ramp side) walls and under ramp - could use touch-up of paint.


In a creative moment, Vicki had placed color swatches (of green paint) downstairs - a nice suggestion for brightening  the downstairs walls.  Perhaps a future project to consider.  Troy Bayless suggested colored can be displayed, via table covers, as well.
 
AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) – A proposed off-road equipment tax,intended to pay for Portland-area diesel  truck upgrades, has died in committee, to the relief of Oregon farm advocates.
The House Climate, Energy and Environment Committee didn’t schedule a vote on House Bill 3158 by the March 17 deadline, killing the tax hikes that critics said disproportionately targeted agriculture.
Also, a suitcase of African giant snails was intercepted last week in Detroil Ill.. If traveling please be careful not to import another pest farmers have to put up with. Once a bug or even a snail gets loose it is almost impossible to eliminate them short of using a so-called gene drive, a genetically engineered poison gene that destroys all members of a species and maybe related species. Problem here is that there is currently no way to guarantee the destruction is restricted to one area and no way to predict the consequences of destroying an entire species world wide. 
 
Don Sether noted Rye grasses have died in the frost - also true for Orchard grasses too.
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley)  
Ag Fest volunteers needed  April 29 and 30.  Maplewood shift (3 hours long)?

Donations of clothing and toiletry items for Veterans Village will be collected end of May.  At June Oregon State Convention winter items will be collected.
 
Come better weather, volunteers will be needed for the Meridian IOOF Cemetery maintenance.  Betty, Roberta and Troy shared their availability with JoAnn.
 
EDUCATION  (Dan Keeley)
Starting the week of March 6, the Oregonian/OregonLive will publish stories from high school reporters writing about education and teen life. The segment, which the  paper is calling Youth Voices, is an outgrowth of the annual High School Journalism Institute, an eight-day summer camp during which reporters mentor students through writing stories, taking  photos and putting together a newspaper.
Several 2022 program graduates were interested in continuing their professional reporting — and Youth Voices was born.
Requests have come into the Beaverton School District from around the country. to see and  use Beaverton’s nationally recognized, free-for-the-taking fentanyl poisoning prevention  curriculum, which includes informational slides and videos, online quizzes, suggested discussion questions and primary source reading. The Louisiana Department of Health was interested, too. Oregon’s third-largest district has also fielded requests from school districts in Kansas, California and Washington. This project has gained interest world-wide.
Don Sether reported Molalla County Health and Molalla Grange are wanting to coordinate an education event as well and possibly include Suicide Prevention education, as well.  Maplewood would like to coordinate such an event with North Marion and Canby High Schools.
 
MEMBERSHIP REPORT  (Betty Chipps)  – 2023 means time to renew your Annual Membership, dues are payable to Maplewood Grange in the amount of $45/each.  Dan urges… please bring your treasure chest to the meeting!
 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – Gov. Tina Kotek urged lawmakers Monday to support her $80 million plan to  expand the state’s behavioral healthcare system. The state has a higher rate of mental  health and addiction care needs than other states yet less care to access, according to the  Oregon Health Authority.
Her plan, contained in Senate Bill 1044, aims to bolster the behavioral health care workforce  while making care more accessible to all, including some of the state’s most vulnerable individuals such as those at risk of experiencing homelessness, youth and Medicaid  members.
Oregon is closer to easing a seven-decade ban on pumping your own gas.  The Oregon house voted 47-10 on March 20 (HB 2426) to allow station owners to designate half their gasoline pumps for self-fueling.  This will come up in the Senate soon. 
To follow, go to OLIS (OR Legislative Information System), enter Bill# - can also give ‘comments.’
 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – The upcoming meeting (April 22 at Sandy) will be the last opportunity to  submit resolutions for this year. Have not been many so far. Cookie booth preparations are  proceeding. Sign ups available in a couple months.
Next visitation will be to Beavercreek on April 1. Lunch at noon, meeting at 1 PM. Carpooling  available if you want to attend. 
 
The POMONA Degree day at Maplewood was moved to September 23. 2023
 
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy Ferriss) – absent
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike rodeo idea (re-visit come spring).
 
 
TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds) – Dan asked Vicki: 
Do we want to have a second person with ready (but unused) access to the account?
Two people, Vicki and Dan, are current signers.  Columbia Bank is transitioning to Umpqua Bank; no change is best at this time.
 
The MARCH Treasurer’s Report  (emailed 3/23/2023) had an opening balance of $11,323.57 on February 27 and on March 26 reflected an ending balance of $11,940.77.  Dan asked for questions/comments regarding the report?  Hearing none, the report was ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley)

Wood business’s NW property line – No further news, at present, on the property line issue.


NOTE:  Dan put in an address change at the Post Office, for Maplewood Grange.  So as not to miss any property notices, parcel ‘Land Use’ applications, County site reviews and/or rental Additional Insured notices, the Grange address was changed from the street/building mailbox to the Keeley’s St. Paul address. 


NEW BUSINESS
 

• Presented to Treasurer:

- RECEIPTS:  $100 (reserve-the-date) check from Brandon Noriega-Arana


- BILLS presented: 
Reimbursement to Dan Keeley:     
Fire Extinguisher Servicing     $ 32.00
Grit-paint etc. for ramp              54.93  (corrected: orig. amt $55.38 had transpo-error)
Mower Diesel fill-up
                         - 5.3 gallons @$5.41/gal =    $ 28.67  (Dan to provide farm-invoice)
Keeley Total: $115.60
 
Don Sether moved to pay the bills, JoAnn Keeley seconded, motion carries, VSO.

• Liability Insurance renewal (Countrywide) for the Grange (approximately $2,800) needs to be approved. 

Don Sether moved to pay the Grange liability insurance, Betty Chipps seconded, motion passed, VSO.
 

• Spring Cleaning (Dan Keeley)  – June 25, meet 10:00 AM at the Grange.
  Grange will provide Pizza/Salad and Dessert?  Sandy will be our "gopher”’& pick-up the food.
  
  
• PA (Public Address) System falling apart in dance hall  – cost estimates needed.

Scoot Zinser has taken the speakers to determine if they can be fixed or assess rebuild status.
Discussion:  guesstimate to replace - approximately $200 each.

Sandy moved to budget and investigate (by next meeting) the Speaker Price to replace, Don Sether seconded, motion passed.
 

• Bayless Family Fundraiser (Troy Bayless) – Family Business is a 501C3 organization that targets a need then pulls together family/church and friends to organize/host a fundraising event to fund the need.  Last year’s funds went to the Aurora Community Preparedness Project.

 
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS (Dan Keeley) – None reported.
 
GOOD OF THE ORDER  (Dan Keeley)
 
“If you are not consciously building your habits they are unconsciously building you.”  (Anika J. Green, American Author)
 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM   – THE FIRST AND HIGHEST OBJECT OF OUR ORDER IS – TO DEVELOP A BETTER  AND HIGHER MANHOOD AND WOMANHOOD. (First Degree; Lecturer)
 
Children's thought-habits begin at home and grow through one's Junior years; it would be wonderful for youth to be active in Grange and sprout up, blossom into adulthood.
 
When one enters the Grange, they are welcomed as a member at the 4th Degree level -  symbolizes: 1st Degree  - Spring, 2nd - Summer, 3rd - Fall and 4th Degree is Winter.  Welcome all four seasons.
 
 
NEXT MEETING – Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 4:30 PM.
 
CLOSING – Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 5:35 PM.
 



                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary

​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 3:45 PM, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, January 22, 2023 with the “Opening of the Grange” ritual (and stations).   Pledge of Allegiance - recited.
 
Visitation: (none)    Guest:   (none)       Members acting Pro-Temp:  JoAnn Keeley, Gatekeeper.
 
ROLL CALL(Secretary):   * indicates NOT in attendance.              ** Absentee Members
            Master:     Dan Keeley                                                  Steward:  JoAnn Keeley
Overseer:  Don Sether                                                   Asst. Steward:   Mike Ellis  *
Lecturer:   Roberta Elders                                             Lady Asst. Steward (LAS):  Mindy Ferriss
Chaplain:   Kathie Femrite                                             Gatekeeper:   Sandy Shew *
Secretary:  Betty Chipps                                                Pomona:   (vacant)
Treasurer:  Vicki Pounds                                               Ceres:      Judi Aus   *
Member:   Doug Femrite                                               Flora:       (vacant)
Member:   Laura Ellis: *                                                                                   
Member:   Ken Fessler *                                               Executive Committee                                      
Members:  Jack and Priscilla Weaver (Canby)  **         #1  Vicki Pounds
Member:  Stacie Bernert (OR City)  **                          #2  JoAnn Keeley 
Member:  Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut  (Sandy)  **                #3  Sandy Shew 
 
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*****      Members present:  9,   Guests:  0,   Youth:  0  *****                  (Mandatory – Quorum  “7 ”)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley)
The Certificate of Membership will be presented to Troy Bayless at the February meeting. The
Welcome Ceremony was rehearsed (at stations) and the salutation (hand motion) was explained.


MINUTES  (Secretary):  The December 18, 2022 Grange Meeting Minutes were emailed today.
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary, Betty Chipps)  – Molalla Grange hosted  Officer Installation, SAT, January 14, 2023 at 2pm, conducted by Ed Luttrell, former Master of National Grange and Pomona.  Four Maplewood members attended::  Don Sether, Dan Keeley, Mindy Ferriss and Betty Chipps.
>>>MAPLEWOOD MAILBOX<<<   –  only advertising and solicitations.
 
SECRETARY REPORT  (Betty Chipps)
The 2022 4th Quarterly (financial) Report ended 12/31/2022:  payable to OSG of $213.75. 
The Q4-2022 Quarterly report Dues - status below: 

• Dues for 19 total members for a payable of $213.75 
  FYI:  Grange remits quarterly to OSG an amount of $11.25/per member.
• Three (2) Regular meetings were held in the 4th Quarter,2022

(Membership attendance, each meeting:  OCT 30 = 9,  NOV (no mtg)  and  DEC 18 = 7).

• Date Report approved:  January 22, 2023
• Answered  one question:
  Has your Grange conducted an annual Safety Inspection on your Hall?  2022=YES
• Reminder:  Be Sure to Set a date for your annual Audit.

 
Maplewood subordinate Grange Seal was affixed, Q4-2022 report was signed by Secretary and Master/President, Dan Keeley. 
 
Don Sether motioned to approve the 4th Quarter 2022 Report and cut a check to OSG for $213.75,  JoAnn Keeley seconded, motion carried, VSO.
 
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Three party rentals on the books. Chaps and Zumba still have long term contracts. 
 
Wood business’s NW property line – contact with the owner of lumber business established.  Owner of the land is an LLC called WalnutHome owned by lumber business owner’s family.
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):  
Camera system is now operational … thanks to Sean Ferriss for his assistance.
Rear water Faucet (in progress)
Front ramp needing paint again - needs sanded, primed and paint applied.
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas.
Repainting under eaves of hall – Contract project?
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished.
 
AGRICULTURE  (Don Sether) – John Deere is running out of tractors with remote controls.  Manufacturers are to provide manuals to fix the software and electronics.
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – Clothing was taken to Portland Rescue Mission. 
Waiting for warmer weather to schedule future project(s).
 
EDUCATION  (Dan Keeley)
 
Should Oregon school districts restore “resource officers”
Portland Public Schools and the David Douglas and Parkrose school districts decided to remove police officers from schools in 2020 amid demonstrations over the murder of George Floyd and calls for reforms in the criminal justice system. But Portland police have stepped up patrols at one high school after two nearby shootings and Police Chief Chuck Lovell says the department is in talks with the district about whether to bring resource officers back.  Is an armed police presence in schools appropriate?  Is it necessary or an admission of failure?
 
Should Oregon school districts be forced to drop discredited reading curriculum (again)?
Many Oregon elementary and middle schools students aren’t fully proficient readers, according to the state’s most recent tests, and research suggests that failure to teach children to read using scientifically based methods is a key reason. But the state allows districts in Oregon to use discredited literacy curriculum (whole language and sight reading based).
Against that backdrop — and driven by decades of data-driven research — 29 states have moved to overhaul how children are taught to read. The new techniques focus squarely on phonics – how sounds look in writing – and its cousin, phonemics -- the series of sounds that make up a word. Essentially, those states mandate strategies aimed at helping children understand how letters and sounds fit together and how to use that knowledge to decode words as a step toward knowing words on sight.
 
 
MEMBERSHIP REPORT  (Betty Chipps)  – January 2023 is Annual Membership renewal month, dues are payable to Maplewood Grange in the amount of $45/each. 
 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – The legislature started this year's long session January 17, our Lobbyist, John DeHaas is there..  Unlike last year the Capitol building is open, at least in part.  Legislator’s offices are accessible as are the hearing rooms on the first floor.  The rotunda and second floor rooms are still under construction. 
 
Governor-elect Tina Kotek became governor on January 18 and spoke for about 15 minutes after the swearing in.  In addition to her longstanding promise to declare a state of emergency to combat homelessness — which she will sign Tuesday — Kotek also proposes to set an annual target of 36,000 new housing units and to seek $130 million immediately to deal with those issues.  Among Kotek’s other priorities are to hold the leaders of state agencies accountable for performance and customer service — “we have to put our house in order” as she put it — and also for the entire government to “focus on the problems at hand”.
 
In other news, the House gave Democratic Rep. Dan Rayfield of Corvallis a full two-year term as its speaker. Rayfield became speaker a year ago, after Kotek resigned following a record nine years with the gavel, to make her successful bid for governor.
 
The Senate chose Democrat Rob Wagner of Lake Oswego as its president, succeeding Peter Courtney of Salem, who held the job for a record 20 years.
 
Both Rayfield and Wagner echoed Kotek’s key priorities of housing and homelessness, mental health services and substance abuse treatment, and better schools. As is traditional on the first day, they also extended offers of cooperation to their colleagues.
 
 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – Cookie booth preparations are underway for Clackamas County Fair.  The Pomona meeting is this weekend.  Website is back up with some useful information and  more to come.  Any suggestions on what is needed are welcome.  Some parts of the website are password protected – Use the Pomona word as the password.  Pomona trailer now resides at Dan Keeley residence. 
 
The POMONA Degree day at Maplewood has been rescheduled (no longer February 25) moved to September 23. 2023
 
 
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy Ferriss) – no report.
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike rodeo idea (revisit come spring).
TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds):
 
After reconciling with the bank, a corrected December Treasurer Report reflected an ending balance of $10,916.11 (increased PGE expense by $.50 - corrected from $194.85 to 195.35).
The JANUARY Treasurer’s Report  (emailed 1/20/2023) had an opening balance of $10,916.11 on December 19 and on January 22 reflected an ending balance of $10,401.58.  Dan asked for questions/comments regarding the report?  Hearing none, the report was ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley)

• Plumbing:  PVC water lines have been run and faucet (in progress).
• Camera System - key can be found hanging on the back of the door in Regalia closet.

 
 
NEW BUSINESS

1. Treasurer - BILLS presented,  RECEIPTS (none):  

Reimbursement to Dan Keeley:   
Cleaning supplies                             $ 33.01
Camera System material, 12/18:         4.00
                        Camera System & o/s faucet, 01/02  17.58
                        Faucet project, 01/05/2023            _ 81.53
Keeley Total:             $136.12
 
Don Sether moved to pay the bills, Betty Chipps seconded, motion carries, VSO.

1. Audit Committee   (Dan Keeley):

Audit Committee volunteers are:  Dan Keeley, Kathie Femrite and Betty Chipps.  Vicki will assemble the bank statements and accounting registers and advise when delivered.
 

1. Wood business property line:  Dan sent email & talked with owner today.
   Lumber mill warehouse building survey shows their property line 15-feet on our yard.  This industrial use site butts up against EFU (exclusive farm use) property. 

 
Options were discussed on how to proceed: 

1. Let them build,
2. Ask for Plan Review to have business set back,
3. Buy out (surveyed strip on grange side),
4. We could move Mower Shed and ask lumber mill to rent us the parking strip,
5. Mindy knows John Ludlow, Realtor - could talk with him about options,
6. Kalthe and Mindy recommend contact Attorney,
7. Don Sether suggests look to plot map,
8. Vicki suggests perhaps there is an existing easement,

If not, would lumber mill grant business easement?
  (Mill would have tax obligation)
A lot line adjustment would solve the tax issue!

1. “Open and notorious possession” could apply as the Grange has used the property ‘openly’ for more than 10-years … the county can charge back taxes for five years.
2. File ‘adverse possession’ as Grange use established for more than 20 yrs.

           
Dan talked with the County, we will get Site Review in the mail. 
Dan will contact the Oregon State Grange (OSG) Attorney.
 
Vicki will research for easement rights.
 
 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM  – IF WE DESIRE TO ENCOURAGE (CHILDREN) TO LOVE RURAL LIFE, WE MUST MAKE ITS LABORS CHEERFUL.  WHAT A CHILD SEES MAKES THE MOST LASTING IMPRESSION.  WE MAY TELL THEM OF THE PLEASURES AND INDEPENDENCE OF (RURAL LIFE); BUT IF THEIR DAILY INTERCOURSE WITH US SHOWS IT TO BE TEDIOUS, IRKSOME, LABORIOUS, WITHOUT ANY RECREATION OF BODY OR MIND, THEY WILL SOON LOSE ALL INTEREST IN IT AND SEEK ENJOYMENT ELSEWHERE.
 
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS (Dan Keeley) – None reported.
 
 
GOOD OF THE ORDER  (Dan Keeley) – Nobody drowns in sweat. (Lou Holtz, college coach)
 
 “God gave us two ears to listen and one mouth to talk for a reason. Try to listen twice as much as you talk, be attentive with your whole body, refrain from interrupting, and respond only after reflecting fully on what you heard.”   (Jayne Sebright, PA center for Dairy Excellence)
 
 
NEXT Meeting:   February 26, 2023 (per Dan’s FEB 10 email, time is 4:30 PM).
 
 
CLOSED:  Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 4:37 PM with the “Closing of the Grange” ritual - implements secured.



                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 3:43 PM, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, December 18, 2022.   Pledge of Allegiance - recited.
 
Visitation:  (none)              Guest:   Sean Ferriss                      Members acting Pro-Temp:  N/A
 
ROLL CALL (Secretary):  Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley, Roberta Elders, Vicki Pounds, Betty Chipps, Sandy Shew, Mindy Ferriss.                                                          (Members present:  7)
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley)
The Welcome Ceremony for new member Troy Bayless (absent) was postponed.


MINUTES  (Secretary): 
There was no November meeting.  JoAnn Keeley moved to approve the September 25th and October 30th Regular Meeting Minutes, Roberta Elders seconded, motion carried.
 
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary, Betty Chipps)  – See last page
 
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Two party rentals on the books, several cancellations. Chaps and Zumba still have long term contracts.   Donation rental on Dec 9th went well.
 
October 23, 2022, Pumpkin Party -  Poor attendance as usual but valuable in other ways.  Got rid of my pumpkins!
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):  
Camera system installation - will be in operation soon, our guest, Sean, is here to help.
Rear water Faucet (in progress)
Front ramp needing paint again - needs sanded, primed and paint applied.
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas.
Repainting under eaves of hall – Contract project?
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished.
 
AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) – No Report
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – 75 pounds of clothing was collected for benefit to Portland Rescue Mission.  JoAnn can still accept more donations if dropped at the hall.
 
EDUCATION  (Dan Keeley) – Jen Brallier is the only woman on her 14-person team of bricklayers.  Brallier, 43, is an apprentice learning the ropes of bricklaying in Portland by working hands-on in the industry. She’s two months into a four-year apprenticeship program that will ultimately help her earn journey-level certification and upwards of $40 an hour doing brickwork on buildings.
Apprenticeships are an in-demand option for job-seekers to make money while they earn the credentials they need to enter high-wage trades like construction. But in Oregon, the programs are dominated by white men. Women, including Brallier, make up only 9% of apprentices.
The state has invested money to expand this pathway through the state’s Future Ready Oregon funding package, which includes $19 million to bolster apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. Industry officials say programs need to focus on recruiting and supporting a more diverse pool of apprentices. Last year the state also enacted a plan for equal employment in apprenticeships that requires programs to try to diversify their ranks.
 
This year, with recovery services due to wrap up by June 30, Murer said the district has shifted its focus to expanding efforts to link special education families with tutors, both online and in person, who can provide academic help before and after school, including contracting with community organizations that provide after-school care and via weekend programs. They’re also considering offering services during the last two weeks of June, she said.
 
More EDUCATION  (Dan Keeley) –   
 
Portion of Oregonian Interview with Tina Kotek:
As governor, will you mandate any specific changes to how K-12 schools handle gender and sexual orientation issues, in lessons or protections for LGBTQ students? Will you set any statewide policy on how educators address racism, for example through rules on anti-bias training or what elements of U.S. history educators are allowed to teach?
 
Kotek: “As governor and the superintendent of public instruction, my No. 1 goal will be to make sure every single child in Oregon has an opportunity to thrive at school and into adulthood.
“Oregon already has plans in place to specifically support LGBTQ+ kids, who are at significantly higher risk for bullying and harassment, chronic absenteeism, and suicidal ideation, as well as statewide plans to address the historic and persistent opportunity gaps for Black, Indigenous and students of color.
“As governor, I will strongly support the protections and plans already in place and speak out when extremists try to divide us and hurt children.”
 
Oregonian article reporting on college education in Oregon:
Oregon has made progress toward reaching a state goal that 80% of young people attain some kind of postsecondary credential, according to a new report from the state’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission. But a pandemic setback in college-going and college-completion rates could hamper that progress if they continue long-term.
Despite overall gains, detailed data through 2021 shows that progress varied across racial and ethnic groups, and that some disparities have actually grown wider over time. Gaps in earnings after college, for example, have widened between some demographic groups in the last several years.
“That’s an important finding,” Amy Cox, research and data director for the commission, said about earnings data at a commission meeting Thursday. “What it says is that the benefits of postsecondary education and training continued to not be evenly or equitably experienced across all groups.”
Cox’s report to the commission covered several measures the state agency tracks across the K-12 and higher education spectrum, including the college-going rate, postsecondary completion rate and post-college earnings. The measures are an indication of the state’s progress toward its so-called 40-40-20 goal for 40% of students to attain a bachelor’s degree or higher, 40% to obtain a college certificate or associate degree and 20% to obtain at least a high school diploma.
After several years of somewhat stagnant outcomes, the 2021 data show a slight improvement in bachelor’s degree attainment. Some 38% of 25- to 34 -year-olds in Oregon had earned a bachelor’s degree in 2021, Cox’s data showed, compared to 36% the year before.
“I think there is some good news in the story here,” Cox said.
 
MEMBERSHIP REPORT  (Betty Chipps)  – No Report
 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – The Issue:


With the midterm elections having been completed, Congress returns to Washington for a final month of legislative action before the conclusion of this term. Must-pass legislation including government funding and the National Defense Authorization Act are dominating the congressional agenda and headlines, but many other important pieces of legislation must be acted on before the end of the year or else fizzle without passing this term. Some pieces of legislation of interest to the National Grange which still require Congressional action include the Growing Climate Solutions Act, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, the Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act, multiple bills dealing with issues in cattle markets, bills to do with Medicare coverage of vaccines and cancer screening and promotion of telehealth.
If you want to get involved and work to pass these important bills before they expire, one useful action you can take is to reach out to your member of Congress (if you are not sure who that is, use this website: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative).
 
Sandy Shew asked about Measure 114 (gun bill) status?  Dan Keeley advised the bill to address Second Amendment gun rights and was still in court. 
 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – Maplewood hosts POMONA meeting February 25.
 
Here is the Zoom link for National Grange staff member Amanda’s “Membership Matters” for December 13 at 5:30.  An open session geared toward answering any questions and sharing what works. 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89212525472?pwd=UU1VMGk0RGYwVU5QdmxidHlQOTJaQT09
 
SECRETARY REPORT  (Betty Chipps) – no report.
 
TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds):
The DECEMBER Treasurer’s Report  (emailed 12/15/22) had an opening balance of $9,811.65 on October 28 and on December18 reflected an ending balance of $10,916.61.  Dan asked for questions/comments regarding the report?  Hearing none, the report was ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
Vicki noted Wilco filled the Diesel tank with oil (Info:  tank holds 250 gallons and backs up the heat pump), 
 .
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy Ferriss) – no report.
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike rodeo idea – scouts troop not available.
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley) –
Operation of Video System - Sean is here to lend a helping hand on installation.
 
 
NEW BUSINESS

1. Treasurer - BILLS presented,  RECEIPTS (none):  

Reimbursement to Dan Keeley:   
Paper Products                                $ 49.75
                        Misc. supplies                                       9.00
                        Furnace filter                                         6.59  (Filter 2” thick versus 1”)
Furnace repair misc.                          29.77 (to reseal Filter)
                        Camera System material:                  21.12
                        Key                                                           1.99
                        Toilet                                                   _ 24.00
Keeley Total:                         $142.22
 
Reimbursement to Vicki Pounds:
Postage (book of 20)                       $  23.20             
 
Reimbursement to Roberta Elders:
Napkins $3.98 + Creamer $4.99         8.97
Yuban Coffee – Winco                          6.98 
Roberta Total:           $  15.95
 
JoAnn Keeley moved to pay the bills, Betty Chipps seconded, motion carries, VSO.

1. Outing?   (Dan Keeley):  Michael Allen Harrison will perform on Friday, 12/30/22 at the Grotto  – let Dan and JoAnn if we would like to attend.   (Pending …An ICE STORM which could happen on Friday.)

 
 
 
 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM  – WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE BROAD PRINCIPLE THAT DIFFERENCE OF OPINION IS NO CRIME, AND HOLD THAT  “PROGRESS TOWARD TRUTH IS MADE BY DIFFERENCES OF OPINION,”  WHILE  “THE FAULT LIES IN BITTERNESS OF CONTROVERSY.”:
 
IT IS IN THE HOME THAT WE ENJOY THE FRUITS OF OUR LABORS IN THE FIELDS OF THE FARM AND THE FIELDS OF LIFE.
 
 
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS (Dan Keeley) – None reported.
 
GOOD OF THE ORDER  (Dan Keeley)
 
 “Education should not be intended to make people comfortable, it is meant to make them think.”  (University of Chicago President, Hanna Holborn Gray)
 
 
NEXT Meeting:   January 22, 2023 at 3:30 PM  
 
 
CLOSED:  Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 4:27 PM.



                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary

​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:23 PM, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, October 30, 2022.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
ROLL CALL:  Members present:  9                                                                                 (Quorum = 7)
Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley, Don Sether, Roberta Elders, Vicki Pounds, Betty Chipps, Sandy Shew, Kathie Femrite, and Doug Femrite
 
Visitation:  (none)              Guest:  none                        Members acting Pro-Temp:  N/A
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley) – Troy Bayless. 
Dan, JoAnn and Betty worked the Pumpkin Painting tables (grange downstairs) which was concurrent with the ‘family/church fellowship’ Harvest Party Fundraiser organized by Troy Bayless.  Dan got a chance to talk to and work closer with Troy at the October 23rd Fundraiser.  All three of us interacted with the family,  Dan got to knowTroy better, found things in common and is pleased to recommend Troy Bayless for Grange membership. 


The official ‘voting box’ was utilized for casting our votes (cubes=reject, balls=elect) 
Grange Overseer, Don Sether, advised  vote was unanimous for acceptance of Troy Bayless for Grange membership.
 
MINUTES  (Secretary): 
The September 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes were posted to the Grange website.on October 30.  September Minutes will be presented to the membership, for approval, at the November 27th meeting.
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Two party rentals on the books, several cancellations.  Chaps, Zumba, Gamers and Scouts still have long term contracts. 
 
October 23rd, Pumpkin Party -  Poor attendance as usual but valuable in other ways.  Dan got rid of his pumpkins!
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):  
Camera system installation - priority…have been trying to get back to camera install.
Rear water Faucet (in progress) - Plumbing still awaits connection.
Front ramp needing paint again - needs sanded, primed and paint applied.
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas.
Repainting under eaves of hall – Contract project?
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished
 
 
AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) – No Report
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary, Betty Chipps)  – No Report
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – collecting for Portland Rescue Mission the following:  warm clothing, socks and blankets; toiletries; and ‘new’ toys only.  TO BE COLLECTED NEXT MEETING.
 
(Dan Keeley):  This year’s National Grange Convention Community Service project is supporting the Eddy House. The mission of the Eddy House is to work with homeless and at-risk youth to develop the life and job skills necessary for sustainable independence. There are several ways that you can help and support this project.  See Patrons Change newsletter.
 
 
EDUCATION  (Dan Keeley) – The Oregonian/OregonLive asked the three leading candidates for governor, Kotek, Johnson and Drazan, to explain how they would hold themselves and Oregon schools accountable for producing better outcomes for students:
 
Oregon schools produce mediocre results, as measured by test scores, graduation rates, college-going rates and the like. That’s true despite a huge increase in spending. What specifically would you do to ensure better outcomes for Oregon’s children?
 
Kotek:  “I will direct the education department to proactively hold school districts accountable for the promises of the Student Success Act and their community-driven plans to expand career and technical education, mental health supports and more.
“I will demand transparent data about student outcomes, stronger monitoring, and additional
support for struggling districts. Given what some of the recent data is showing, we will need to focus on reading by third grade.
“Oregon can increase graduation rates without lowering standards. I have always supported maintaining rigorous standards, but we don’t need to layer on more standardized testing beyond what’s necessary to monitor student progress.”
Johnson: “Despite spending billions more on K-12 education each year, Oregon schools continue to shortchange too many children. We’ve become better at legalizing drugs than graduating kids from high school.  “I will immediately restore academic standards and graduation requirements. I will respect local control of our schools so parents’ and teachers’ voices can be heard. I will demand accountability for per pupil spending and improvements in student achievement.
“When necessary, I’ll take on the teachers’ union to put students’ needs first.  I’ll give parents more options for their children’s education, including charter schools, home schooling and career and technical education opportunities.”
Drazan: “The decision to eliminate basic graduation standards cheapened the value of an Oregon education and set our kids up for failure in the real world. So too did the decision to suspend testing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We cannot expect to make progress if there are no standards and no way to measure whether our students are keeping up.  I will restore graduation requirements, ensure there is an appropriate level of testing for academic achievement (while maintaining parents’ rights to opt out) and invest in targeted supports that help students who are struggling get back on par with their peers.”
 
MEMBERSHIP REPORT  (Betty Chipps):  No Report
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – Issues defining the Oregon governor’s race  include homelessness, crime, gun safety, drug use, climate change, affordable housing and the state’s Democratic leadership, a poll commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive shows.
Other issues that have risen  in national prominence, including abortion and inflation, do not appear to be playing a major role.
Voters who’ve lined up behind the two leading candidates, Republican Christine Drazan and Democrat Tina Kotek, have distinctively different world views, the poll, conducted by Portland firm DHM Research, found.
 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – Pomona Grange is our ‘county’ Grange and political arm. 
 
Also, here is the Zoom link for National Grange staff member Amanda’s “Sunday Sharing Session” for October 2 at 7:30.  An open session geared toward answering any questions and sharing what works. 


Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89212525472?pwd=UU1VMGk0RGYwVU5QdmxidHlQOTJaQT09
 
 
SECRETARY REPORT  (Betty Chipps)
 
The 2022 3rd Quarterly (financial) Report ended 9/30/2022 and developed a payable to OSG of $94.03 plus $1 Welcoming Ceremony for new member.  The Q3-2022 Quarterly report Dues - status below: 

• Dues for 18 total members for a payable of $202.50, 
• Less Life Membership investment income of $ (108.47) = credit carryover from Q2.
• Three (3) Regular meetings were held in the 3rd Quarter,2022
  (Membership attendance, each meeting:  JULY 24 = 9,  AUG 28 = 7  and  SEPT 25 = 8.

• Date Report approved:  October 30, 2022
• Answered  three questions::

Is your Grange current with the Oregon Secretary of State-Corporation filing?                   YES
Has your Grange Secured Bonding for the coming year (due to OSG 12/15/22)?               YES
Have you updated your membership list and returned a copy to OSG office (enclosed)?   YES
 
Don Sether moved to approve and send in payment ($95.03) for the 2022 3rd Quarter Report, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carried (VSO).  Maplewood subordinate Grange Seal was affixed, Q3-2022 report was signed by Secretary and Master, Dan Keeley.
 
TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds):
The OCTOBER Treasurer’s Report  (emailed 10/28/22) had an opening balance of $8,906.26 on  September 26 and on October 30 reflected an ending balance of $9,811.65.  Vicki noted rental numbers will fuel down over the holidays.   Dan asked for questions/comments regarding the report?  Hearing none, the report was ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy Ferriss - absent)
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike rodeo idea – scouts troop not available.
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley) – None
 
NEW BUSINESS

1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS:  

BILLS presented  for reimbursement to Dan Keeley:  
Mower part                $93.00
                        Paper towels               48.24
                        Toilet paper                 90.85
Sub-total:    $232.09
Side-Door Deadbolt:              21.99  (Ace Hardware)
Vacuum Belt                 7.98  (Newberg Sew & Vac)
TOTAL         $262.06
           
Don Sether moved to pay the bills, Betty Chipps seconded, motion carries, VSO.

1. Home school group’s “Family Fellowship” Harvest Party Fundraiser  (Dan Keeley):

Troy Bayless and family had a fundraiser/harvest party on Oct 23.  Attendance was sparse but those who came were impressed and indicated they would come again next year.  Troy indicated his family would try again next year and see if attendance improves.  If not, the fund raiser would be dropped.   Maplewood’s pumpkin decorating attendance was similarly sparse but did support the Bayless fundraiser for Aurora EMS.  Dan Keeley will likely sponsor one more pumpkin decorating event to continue the support of a fellow member and worthy fund raiser.
 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM  – WHILE IN FAITH AND IN HOPE THIS WORLD MAY DISAGREE, ALL MANKIND IS CONCERNED IN CHARITY.
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS (Dan Keeley) – None reported.
 
GOOD OF THE ORDER  (Dan Keeley)
 –The spirit of liberty is the spirit which  is not too sure that it is right.  (Judge Learned Hand)
 
–  Patriotism is supporting your country all the time but your government only when they deserve it.  (Mark Twain)
 
 – Letter dated September 25, 2022 from Rental Housing Maintenance Service, Inc. (RHMS)  provided a 30-Day Notice to terminate Maplewood Lease and enclosed a $100 check for last month’s rent.  RHMS advised they were more-than-happy with the Grange relationship, however, their Canby office was now available.
 
 
NEXT Meeting:   Discussion of conflict between November meeting and Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  Moved, seconded and passed to postpone the meeting and combine it with the December meeting on Sunday, December 18, 2022  at  3:30pm 
 
Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 4:50 PM.



                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary

​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:36 PM, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, August 28, 2022, with the Opening of the Grange reading.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
ROLL CALL:  Members present:  7                                                                                 (Quorum = 7)
Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley,  Don Sether, Vicki Pounds, Betty Chipps, Sandy Shew and Roberta Elders.
 
Guest:  Sue Harrel, member Chaps and Petticoats                  Visitation:  (none)                          
 
Members acting Pro-Temp:   JoAnn Keeley as Chaplain & Gatekeeper
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley) – None.
 
MINUTES  (Secretary): 
The Minutes of July 24, 2022 Regular Meeting were emailed to members today, August 28th.  Dan asked if members had reviewed the Minutes and were there any comments or corrections?  Hearing none, the Minutes were approved as presented.
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary, Betty Chipps)  –  No Report 
 
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Four party rentals on the books.  Rentals have been very slow this summer.  It may be some of the decline comes from enforcement of noise regulations. Chaps, Zumba, Rental Housing Maintenance, Gamers and Scouts still have long term contracts.  Another scout troop has expressed interest.
 
Hall additions –  Lock installed.  Outside faucet plumbing has not been started.  Looks like I will be placing the pipe alongside existing plumbing under the counter.  Too many obstacles in the ceiling.
 
Targeting camera installation before next party on Oct.1. 
 
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):  
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas.
Repainting under eves of hall – Contract project?
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished
 
 
AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) – Big problems with water in Klamath Falls area.  Endangered Species Act (ESA) and treaties with tribes in the area interpreted to require 4138’ Upper Klamath lake level be maintained as well as flows for Salmon in Klamath River.  This has not left any water for farming or the bird refuges.  Farms have high value crops planted that will die without water.  Tribes say their C’waam sucker fish won’t survive another year of low water in upper Klamath Lake.  Marshland used by waterfowl is drying up and won’t support birds this year.  Are taxpayers responsible for bailing out the farmers losses?  Is taking out  irongate dam a fix or a disaster?  More info: https://shutdownfedup.org/klamath-basin-water-crisis-2022/
 
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary):  No Report   
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – No report
 
EDUCATION   (Dan Keeley) – Don Sether reported at Molalla School some want masks, some don’t  - one female Teacher is not enforcing.
 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – Sen. Betsy Johnson has turned in her signatures and will be on the ballot for governor in November.  With major financial backing from timber and construction interests, Johnson has reported over $10.5 million in contributions, according to 8/25/22 state campaign finance summaries. Kotek has raised about $7.6 million, while Drazan has totaled about $6.3 million.  There are two other minor party candidates as well.  A perfect race for ranked choice voting, wish it was here now. 
 
Voting district look up site – Requires your address https://geo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=af20f4fe9f1f4be0b68c668f6ab3ba43&find=25480%2520S%2520OR-99E%252C%2520Aurora%252C%2520OR%252C%252097002%252C%2520USA
 
Results for Maplewood:  Congress Dist 5, OR. Senate Dist 9, OR House Dist. 18,
 
 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – Pomona will sponsor two candidate forums October 10, at the  Abernathy Grange for Clackamas Co. Commission and Clerk candidates.  Volunteers needed for advertising.  Note that National office has open Membership meeting on 3rd Tuesdays at 5:30 PM local time.  Can access through the National Grange website or I can email a link.
 
Clackamas County Fair Display/Booth – Report (Betty Chipps):  Maplewood #662 Booth was set up August 14 and Judging was posted the evening of August 15.  We did not take a ribbon, however, Don Sether was impressed by our booth.  Maplewood’s chosen theme  “Roots in the Past,  Still Growing Grange in 2022” was full of examples.  .JoAnn’s cardboard Tree was great for display of old articles/pictures, while the other half of the booth displayed boughten & hand-made canned foods, pictures, a metallic fire blanket, etc. on a table.  Much thanks to our Committee. 
 
Clackamas Cookie Booth – Report (Dan Keeley):   POMONA Grange served Cookies at the Clackamas County Fair August 16 - 20.  Maplewood Grange provided five volunteers to work the Cookie Booth on two different days.  .Yum!
 

TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds):
The AUGUST Treasurer’s Report  (emailed 8/25/22) had an opening balance of $9,332.14  on July 25 and on August 24 reflected an ending balance of $8,621.67.  Utilities increased and Heat Pump was serviced ($435).  Dan asked for questions/comments regarding the report?  Hearing none, the report was ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy Ferriss - absent)
 
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike Rodeo idea.
Dan will give a call to Mindy Ferriss - might be a good Eagle Scout project.
 
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley)
 

1. Tonight, August 28, is the last FREE August-Sunday Community Night:  The last reservation is a Block Party hosted by Betty Chipps beginning 5:00 PM.
               - Finger-food are served downstairs, and moves upstairs for Intro to Sq. Dance.

 

1. Used Clothing Shed Proposal  with St. Pauly Textile has been declined.
   
   
2. Stanley Steamer proposal (JoAnn Keeley) – Hall downstairs benches and both bathrooms tiled-floors need steam cleaned (last service was $432).
   
   JoAnn moved to hire Stanley Steamer to steam-clean benches (upstairs & downstairs) and both bathroom tiled-floors, Don Sether seconded, motion carried.

 
 
NEW BUSINESS

1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS:  

BILLS presented  for reimbursement to Dan Keeley:
Website                                                                      $  49.00
Bungee cords for projector screen                                          2.50
                        Greenpointe – floor maintenance material                       193.14
                        Conduit hangers for water line                                     8.55
                        Fittings for water line                                                                54.74
                        Pipe for water line                                                       124.02
                                                                                    TOTAL:          $ 431.95
                                   
Don Sether moved to pay the bills, JoAnn Keeley seconded, motion carries, VSO.


 

1. Log Cabin at State Fair (Dan Keeley) – Volunteers needed August 26 - Sept. 4 (contact State Office or Jay Sexton.  Hour slots are:  10 -1  (Dan/JoAnn volunteer Tuesday AM),

1-4 PM or 4-7 PM.  
 

1. Painting the Soffits under Roof – Contract project?    Dan noted under-the-roof is quite high up.  Dan asked if contractor hired for this project  (likely $1,200 - $1,500)?

 
Don Sether suggested hold-off contacting a contractor, at this time, Vicki seconded, members agreed VSO.
 
 

1. Molalla Grange (Don Sether):   September 28th –  Fourth Degree at 3:00 PM, 6:30 Dinner (benefits the youth), 7:30 PM is Fifth Degree.

 
 
 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM – IT SHALL BE AN ABIDING PRINCIPLE WITH US TO RELIEVE ANY OF OUR OPPRESSED AND SUFFERING MEMBERS BY ANY REASONABLE MEANS AT OUR COMMAND.  (Quote made in the degree Ceremony)
 
Maplewood does not do much in this regard.  Chaps and Petticoats received a HOPE Village request.
 
 
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS (Dan Keeley) – None reported.
 
 
GOOD OF THE ORDER:  It is always a risk to speak to the press, they are likely to report what you say!   (Hubert Humphrey)
 
 
NEXT Meeting:   Sunday, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022  at an earlier time:  3:30pm 

Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 4:15 PM, with the “Closing of the Grange” reading.



                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary