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MAPLEWOOD GRANGE MEETING Sunday, February 28, 2021
Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:37pm, by Master, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, February 28, 2021, with the “Opening of the Grange” reading. Members acting Pro-Temp: Dan Keeley, Overseer Guest(s): None Visitation: None Attendance: Dan & JoAnn Keeley, Sandy Shew, Betty Chipps, Vicki Pounds, Kathie & Doug Femrite, and Roberta Elders (newest member). Members present: 8 PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP (none) MINUTES (Secretary): Minutes from the January 24,2021 general meeting were emailed FEB 27th. COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary): >>> Connecting with OREGON STATE GRANGE <<< Regarding 2021 OSG Roster - No new officers, no changes reported. >>> CLACKAMAS POMONA GRANGE <<< Emailed Sandi Ludi. on JAN 29,2021, regarding Clackamas POMONA Grange Roster2021 - No new Officers to report, submitted only changes in some phone numbers, event dates, etc. >>>GRANGE MAIL<<< (Betty Chipps): collected 02/25/21 FYI: Mailbox - mail was DRY! - Wilco’s 02/18/2021 “Check by Fax” authorization notice QUARTERLY REPORT (Betty Chipps): Q1-2021 Financial Report for quarter ended 3/31/21 will be duly presented for approval at the April meeting. TREASURER’S REPORT (Vicki Pounds): 1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS: - Vicki Pounds purchased two entry rugs: $30-$32 each. $ 62.00 - Dan requested reimbursement for Mower-Shed project:bills: Canby Builders (sheet metal) $156.99 Ace Hardware (shed screws) 9.79 166.78 - Payable to Country Financial for Liability/Fire Comm’l Pkg (April 2021-2022) $2,422.00 Insurance has gone up ($305) - increase reflects big payouts on fire damage last year. Dans attempted, through OSG website, to obtain a National Grange quote - however, received no response.. Betty Chipps moved to pay the bills, Sandy Shew seconded, motion passed VSO. Ending balance, as of Sunday, February 28, 2021, in Columbia Bank checking account is $10,761.21. Vicki noted the Electrical cost was up once again (next month) approx.$75. Dan interjected the thermostat was not letting the oil heat kick on when it’s cold...he will check into further. Dan called for comments regarding the Treasurer’s Report, hearing none, the report was “filed for audit.” OLD BUSINESS Pending: Draping of the Charter for: Adin Hester (Cottonwood, CA) Member: APR 1,1961 - until ‘deceased’ OCT 5, 2020 COMMITTEE REPORTS HALL ( Dan Keeley) – Remodeling cleanup, plus ramp toe boards and handrails need secured The Septic tank has been uncovered. It is smaller than thought, about 400 gallon capacity and pretty much rusted out with the top sagging down. The outlet pipe is clay tile headed straight for the neighbors yard. Grant application has been turned in. Estimated costs in grant application: Commercial Permit $1,100 Tank and accessories – Concrete $4,000 Pipe - $2/ft. Quantity depends on drain field location 1,000 Excavator – Approx. $350/day 700 Bedding rock – 10 yards at $40/CubicYd. - 400 Cash Costs $7,200 Guesstimated Contractor Cost $14,000 - 20,000 PROJECTS - in priority order (Dan Keeley): Mower shed – In progress (shed posts are in the ground, metal skin and lumber is on site). Rear yard – In progress (moles need trapped, one has been caught) – Does anyone have mulch? Septic tank needs replaced - chosen as MATCHING GRANT project Parking bumpers need anchored - Summer 2021 project Ped path to front door needs pea gravel - Summer 2021 project Front doors are coming apart at bottom, need glued and painted. Entrance porch needs refinished Dance hall floor will need re-oiled for 2021 Northeast side roofing screws Kitchen needs exhaust fan Need new rugs in front entry - DONE! … Thank you Vicki! Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished **Regarding the Hall seating upholstery:– JoAnn has researched and obtained the two (2) following bids: - Stanley Steamer (Eugene) – for upstairs and downstairs: $432 (SS advised no point to ‘scotch-guard’ the benches, as makes permanent any stains not removed) - ZeroRes (organic) $,1225 Vicki moved to use Stanley Steamer to clean upstairs and downstairs benches, Betty seconded, motion passed, unanimously - VSO. AGRICULTURE: (Dan Keeley): The ice storm has wrecked considerable damage on trees and trellises in the north valley area, not to mention the power grid. Older hazelnut and Oak trees were hit especially hard. Several hundred acres of hazelnuts will have to be grubbed out and replanted and many of the remnant valley oak groves were badly damaged. (The Keeley’s sustained damage to 8-acres of HazelNut trees.) The Department of Agriculture is of course offering free (tax) money to offset some of the losses. COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley): Any interest in resuming the Aurora cemetery clean up? Betty and others expressed an interest. JoAnn will schedule. EDUCATION (Dan Keeley): Vaccinations of teachers and school staff are proceeding but State has deemed more folks eligible for shots than there are shots available, which has caused competition between groups, long lines and difficulty in obtaining appointments for shots, particularly for those not tech savvy. Whether a majority of schools reopen this year remains to be seen. Kathie Femrite indicated Marion County COVID, in Monmouth, has appointments available. Roberta shared last Saturday, she was at Fred Meyers, in Sandy with her Mom and Sister - a booth was set up to give vaccinations - She grabbed the ladies and all three got their first shot. LEGISLATIVE (Dan Keeley): The regular session is in progress but looks anything but regular. Testimony on pending legislation has been almost entirely remote or written and committee meetings are being broadcast for those interested. This years attempts to open up Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) zoned areas to suburban housing and other uses include: Senate Bill 16 Housing on EFU Lands in Eastern Oregon Border Region (Nyssa Area) Issue: 200 acres of housing would be too much traffic (dust & spray - a problem) Senate Bill 559 Goat Yoga bill Issue: adding more animals to farmland - it’s hard to imagine where the line would be drawn between actual farming the land and adding animals to the land for any use. MEMBERSHIP Report (Betty Chipps) – see last page POMONA REPORT (Betty Chipps): Betty attended the Clackamas POMONA Membership “Zoom” Training on February 12th … see last page for report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS 2. Rental Feb 26, 2021 – Magician, Scott Andersen, Portland, using the hall for rehearsal (total 5 people) Dan will attend and ensure COVID requirements are met. 3. Resolution – Due to OSG by next month - will present at the March meeting. GOOD TO THE ORDER: Thought for the month (Dan Keeley) “There is one thing that is generally safe from plagiarism: self denial.” (G. K. Chesterson) NEXT Meeting: (SUN) MARCH 28, 2021 at Maplewood Grange, Time: 4:30pm Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 5:30 pm, with the “Closing of the Grange” reading. Respectfully Submitted, Betty Chipps, Secretary MAPLEWOOD GRANGE MEETING Sunday, January 24, 2021
Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:33pm, by Master, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, January 24, 2021, with the “Opening of the Grange” reading. Members acting Pro-Temp: Dan Keeley, Overseer Guest(s): None Visitation: None Roll Call (Secretary): ”*” indicates NOT in attendance. ** Absentee Members Master: Dan Keeley Steward: JoAnn Keeley Overseer: Don Sether * Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis * Lecturer: Sandy Shew Lady Asst. Steward (LAS): Sandy Shew Chaplain: Kathie Femrite Gatekeeper: Doug Femrite Secretary: Betty Chipps Pomona: Sandy Shew Treasurer: Vicki Pounds Ceres: Judi Aus * Member: Laura Ellis: * Flora: (vacant) Member: Ken Fessler * ‘New’ Member: Roberta Elders 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 Pending: Draping of the Charter for: Adin Hester (Cottonwood, CA) - Member APR 1,1961 - until ‘deceased’ OCT 5, 2020) ================================================================================================= ***** Members present: 7, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7”) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thought for the month - JANUARY 2021 “There is always light, if only we are brave enough to see it”. (Amanda Gorman, Poet Laureate) PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP / Welcome Ceremony - circle: for Roberta Elders MINUTES (Secretary): Minutes from December 27, 2020 general meetings were emailed. Dan asked were there any concerns or corrections to the minutes? Vicki was not comfortable with the Treasurer’s Report appearing at the back of the minutes and was asked if our financial information was getting to the website? NO - Dan purposely omits the Treasurer’s Report on the Maplewood website. Hearing no further comments, the Minutes were approved. COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary) … see last page SECRETARY Report (Betty Chipps) The Q4-2020 Quarterly (financial) report, ending 12/31/2020, develops a payable due OSG of $115.88 reported:
Maplewood subordinate Grange Seal was affixed and Q4 report was signed by Secretary and Master, Dan. TREASURER’S REPORT (Vicki Pounds): Ending balance, as of January 24, 2021, in Columbia Bank checking account is $10,528.81. Vicki noted the Garbage service was cancelled during COVID, thus zero expense in January. Dan asked if there were any comments? Hearing none, the report was “filed for audit.” COMMITTEE REPORTS HALL ( Dan Keeley) – Remodeling cleanup, plus ramp toe boards and handrails need secured The Septic tank has been located. It is steel, approximately 800 gallon capacity and pretty much rusted out. It is out about 8 feet from the building and about 2 feet under the surface. County tells me an “owner” can do their own tank installation. Estimated Costs: Commercial Permit $900 Tank and accessories – Plastic $4,200 - Concrete $5000 $5,000 Pipe - $2/ft. Quantity depends on drain field location 50 Excavator – Approx. $400/day 400 Bedding rock – 2 yards at $25/Cu. Yd. - 50 Materials Costs $5,500 Guesstimated Contractor Cost $14,000 - 15,000 Dan indicated we need to locate the junction-box (stemming from septic tank) to drain the field and suggested a contractor be hired to locate the junction-box. After some discussion, Betty motioned to hire a contractor to locate the junction-box for a maximum cost of $200, Roberta seconded, motion passed VSO. Dan will contact Doug Sprague of Canby Excavating and talk about this discovery. Dan said fixing the tank will not fix the well. He will check the nitrate levels again, if climbing, then a filter will need to be purchased. Mower proposed shed location has been staked out (4 stakes East of Grange, measures 11’x12’ - will also fit trash bins). Lumber is cut and ready to assemble.
After discussion, it was decised Dan will purchase new tin for shed roof and reuse sheet metal on sides. Vicki volunteered to paint used sheet metal. PROJECTS - in priority order (Dan Keeley): Mower shed – In progress Rear yard is becoming too rough for mowing. Needs renovation and moles need trapped – In progress. Does anyone have mulch? Septic tank needs replaced - chosen as MATCHING GRANT project Parking bumpers need anchored - Summer 2021 project Ped path to front door needs pea gravel - Summer 2021 project Front doors are coming apart at bottom, need glued and painted. Entrance porch needs refinished Dance hall floor will need re-oiled for 2021 Dance hall seating upholstery stained, needs replaced - deferred until COVID resolved. Northeast side roofing screws Kitchen needs exhaust fan Need new rugs in front entry - In progress Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished Regarding the Hall seating upholstery: Vicki suggested obtaining a vendor bid to steam-clean benches (attempt to remove old stains) and include an application of protectant sealer. JoAnn will research. AGRICULTURE: (Dan Keeley): COVID virus has caused severe dislocations in agriculture. Health Department and OR-OSHA rules have about halved the number of workers than can stay in existing farm housing. Combined with the high infection rates in many minority communities that has left many farms critically short of help. Appears to be some progress on trade conflicts. Chinese discussing removing retaliatory tariffs (appros. $.65, in field $.62) on hazelnuts if previous administrations trade policies reversed. COMMUNITY SERVICE (Dan Keeley): If you don’t need the government stimulus money, consider donating to your local food bank. Wildfire relief fund in need also.. Any interest in resuming the cemetery clean up? (minimal interest expressed) EDUCATION (Dan Keeley): Most Schools are planning for some students, especially elementary school students, to return to in-person attendance in mid to late February after teachers have an opportunity to be immunized. Articles in our newspaper estimated the achievement gap between high and low achievers has widened substantially with lower ranked students estimated to need an additional 5-6 months of instruction to catch back up. Some teachers unions are opposing reopening. LEGISLATIVE (Dan Keeley): Violent protests (criminals & vandals - not protestors) at the State Capitol resulted in relatively minor property damage (some broken windows), some injuries and major damage to community trust and cooperation. One representative caught on camera letting the mob of protesters into the statehouse has been relieved of most duties and privileges and may be prosecuted. MEMBERSHIP Report (Betty Chipps) Welcome Roberta Elders, new member! As of today, Maplewood Grange reflects 17 Total Members. POMONA REPORT (Dan Keeley): Elections postponed (until in-person meetings possible), Master and Secretary will not serve again. Volunteers needed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS 1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS - None 2. It is a new year and time to renew Grange Membership ($45) dues for 2021. GOOD TO THE ORDER: (None) NEXT Meeting: SUN, February 28, 2021 - Maplewood Grange at 4:3 0pm. Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 5:30 pm, with the “Closing of the Grange” reading. Respectfully Submitted, Betty Chipps, Secretary COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary) >>> Connecting with OREGON STATE GRANGE (OSG) <<< Correspondence from Susan Noah, dated December 17, 2020 1. 2020 Q4 Quarterly Report (due 1/31/2021) - to be approved at 1/24/21 Grange meeting.. 2. Community Service-Involvement 2020 annual Report Form - given to JoAnn Keeley, C.S. Chair. Susan Noah, OSG Master, correspondence dated January 5, 2021
>>> CLACKAMAS POMONA GRANGE <<< Next meeting date: ____April 24, 2021___ GRANGE MAIL (Betty Chipps): collected 12/23/20 FYI: mail was damp.
On December 27, 2020 the meeting was called to order at 4:07pm, by Master Dan Keeley, with the ‘Opening of the Grange’ reading.
Members present (7): Dan & JoAnn Keeley, Betty Chipps, Sandi Shew, Kathie & Doug Femrite and Vicki Pounds. Visitations: None Guests: None Members acting Pro-Temp: JoAnn Keeley, Overseer; Vicki Pounds, Lecturer. Thought for the month: Sow an act and you reap a habit, sow a habit and you reap a character, sow a character and you reap a destiny. James Allen (28 November 1864 – 24 January 1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps): Roberta Elders, with Chaps & Petticoats (a Grange renter). During this COVID season 2020, Roberta Elders has been very helpful with Grange interior painting and asks frequently what is happening with the Grange?. Roberta is interested in being an ‘Active’ Granger. In that Roberta is known well by the grange members present, Dan Keeley asked if there was any discussion? Given no discussion, a show of hands was asked to accept Roberta into the Grange - voting was unanimous. MEMBERSHIP Report: (Betty Chipps): Maplewood Grange.ended 2020 year with 16 members. Betty will send reminders: Time to renew memberships - $45 payable to Maplewood.Grange. MINUTES (Secretary): Minutes from September 27, 2020 and October 25,2020 general meetings were emailed 12/24//20. Note: November 22, 2020 general meeting was canceled. COMMUNICATION (Secretary): See last page COMMITTEE REPORTS Hall (Dan Keeley) – Septic tank has been located. It is steel, approx. 800 gallon capacity and pretty much rusted out. It is out about 8 feet from the building and about 2 feet under the surface. Regarding the Septic, Dan has questions:
- Tank capacity recommended is: 1500/gal versus existing capacity is approx. 800/galHall – Projects (in priority order): Roof on SE (correction SW) end of building needed patched – completed 11/2020 Mower shed – completed (sitting on pick-up). Discussed best placement was rear-end of Grange. Rear yard becoming too rough for mowing. Needs renovation (in progress), rodents need trapped Septic tank needs replaced - Summer 2021 project plus: Parking bumpers need anchored - Summer 2021 project Ped path to front door needs pea gravel - Summer 2021 project Front doors are coming apart at bottom, need glued and paintedEntrance porch needs refinished Dance hall floor will need re-oiled for 2021 Dance hall seating upholstery stained, needs replaced - Deferred until Covid resolved. Northeast side roofing screws Kitchen needs exhaust fan Need new rugs in front entry (inside and out) Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished Agriculture (Dan Keeley) – Hazelnut industry is facing a second mutated blight strain on the east coast that appears to be capable of wiping out our resistant trees. The new strain is so far confined to the area East of the Rocky Mountains. Please avoid bringing any hazelnut related plant material into Oregon. Some east coast nurseries are selling such stock on line in spite of a quarantine. If you see trees for sale from outside of Oregon please bring it to the Master’s attention. Education (Dan Keeley) – Governor has changed the school closure rules to advisory and put teaches at the head of the line for vaccine, essentially punting the issue to local school boards. While individual schools are probably in the best position to make this decision, the schools will have to balance benefit to children against possible liability and risks to staff. Be a hot time at the school board meeting this month! Legislative (Dan Keeley) – Another special session (third one) is in the history books. Resulted in passing all four proposed bills by large margins. Minority party complaints again centered around limited public input due both to speed of the session and virus containment measures. Some protests were violent this time around. Pomona Report (Dan Keeley) – Elections postponed, master and secretary will not serve again. Volunteers needed. Community Service (Dan Keeley) – State Fire Marshal's office is launching a program to provide smoke detectors to folks that don’t have and/or can’t afford them. Dan is coordinating/installing for St. Paul, so let Dan know if someone needs them, particularly if children are going unprotected. TREASURER’S REPORT (Vicki Pounds): Ending balance, as of December 27, 2020, in Columbia Bank checking account is $10,642.01. (see report - attached, last page). Hearing no comments, the report was “filed for audit.” Bills/Receipts: Vicki advised the current January-PGE bill is approx.$90 (almost double previous month’s $50), heat pump is set at 40 degrees - wonders if the back-up furnace is kicking-on? Something to be checked into. Betty presented a GW Hardware paint-purchase of $23.94 for reimbursement (previously approved at 9/27/20 grange meeting). Betty noticed a donation was received of $100 from Judy Aus, a Lifetime member, should this be acknowledged? Dan requested the Secretary send a thank you on behalf of the Grange. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Treasurer will cut a check. Kathie will research a local vendor for future donations. GOOD to the Order:
Meeting Adjourned at 4:42pm with the ‘Closing of the Grange’ reading. NEXT Meeting: January 24, 2021 at 4:30pm. On September 27, 2020 the Grange meeting was called to order at 11:00am by Master, Dan Keeley, and Grange was opened in the 4th Degree.
Members Present (8): Dan & JoAnn Keeley, Don Sether, Betty Chipps, Vicki Pounds, Kathie & Doug Femrite. Members acting Pro-Temp: JoAnn Keeley as Steward Invited Guest: David Gibb of DLG Construction, LLC SEWER LINE/SEPTIC - needs replaced Dan Keeley explained: Grange water nitrate levels have risen, suspect line is leaking close to the well. Contractor, David Gibb has begun the discovery: Sewage lines run from both bathrooms, past the Grange building and to septic tank. David relayed code: bathroom effluent (sewage) lines to be 50-ft from well. - Dan Keeley asked if “tight line” (refers to very leak resistant pipe) is that distance less? - David, did not know. Dan will confirm if “tight line” is OK to run past a well. Dan asked what was estimated cost? David: Clean out - $200, to pump septic - $450-$500. David said replacement cost is based on capacity of Grange and questioned the capacity of Grange? Answer: approx. 100 people. David said the rule of thumb (gals/day) is based on number of people in building - he’d estimate to replace lines/tank(s): 50’-60’ of line, with two tanks (grey water and sewage tanks) approx. $40,000 - $50,000. David asked if the lines that run beside the building are tied to the gray-water tank? Dan - unknown. Don Sether said the kitchen gray-water lines go to the field. He thinks new lines are needed to the septic, but has no idea where it’s located. DLG Construction has cameras to locate the septic. Note: Septic tank measures 15 ft. x 10 ft. David asked is the septic backing up? If “tight lines” he has the jet-system to flush the lines. Grange (Dan) requested David (DLG Construction) to: locate the septic and leach lines. Also locate lines from tank to junction box (box for reception of sewage from the tank and transmission to the leach lines). David Gibb, excused himself and the Grange meeting continued. Thought for the month (Dan Keeley) “The heart has its reasons, which reason does not know.” (Blaise Pascal, mathematician and philosopher) MINUTES (Secretary): August 23rd Minutes and July 26th Minutes were emailed September 17th and 25th, respectively. Dan Keeley asked for comment or corrections, being none: Don Sether moved to accept the minutes as presented, Kathie Femrites seconded, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS (Betty Chipps): nothing additional. TREASURER’S Report / Budget outlook (Vicki Pounds): Ending balance, as of September 27, 2020, in Columbia Bank checking account is $11,165.52. (see report - below). Dan commented the ‘Overall Total’ loss ($543) was due to construction. Hearing no further comments, the report was “filed for audit.” COMMITTEE REPORTS OSG Grant Application committee report (Dan Keeley) – The grant application was timely submitted, barely. Copy available. Hall (Dan Keeley) – Lobby project is complete (ramp needs new surfacing yet) Hall Projects – in priority order: New item: Rear yard becoming too rough for mowing - Needs renovation. Roof on SE end of building needs patched Sewer line needs replaced - Summer 2020 project Parking bumpers need anchored - Summer 2020 project Ped path to front door needs pea gravel - Summer 2020 project Front doors are coming apart at bottom - need glued and refinished as does entrance porch. Dance hall floor will need re-oiled for 2021 Dance hall seating upholstery stained, needs replaced - Deferred until COVID resolved. North side roofing screws still pending Kitchen needs exhaust fan Need new rugs in front entry (inside and out) Kitchen and dining hall floor needs refinished Mower shed Agriculture (Dan Keeley) – Hazelnut marketing board set 2020 base price at $0.65/lb vrs. 0.83 last year. Don Sether advised Oregon air freight has to be local as quarantine is two-weeks to ship in. Community Service (Dan Keeley) – Many local heroes made in the last few weeks. As fires were fought, folks helped with livestock and possessions and kept the newly homeless fed and sheltered. It is going to take a long time for Red Cross and other community organizations to backfill their budgets. Please help where you can. And let’s try to hold down the Monday morning Quarter Backing. Decisions were made in the moment under considerable pressure. Education (Dan Keeley) – Many (mostly white collar) parents working from home, and schools are mostly in remote learning situations due to COVID 19 virus. Maybe a silver lining is the chance for some family recovery? It has been a long time since even one average parent could afford to be home with children. Now we have parents and children spending most of the day working together, or at least working in the same space. Maybe some profound good can come of the virus. Health (Dan Keeley) – CDC projecting widespread vaccine for COVID will arrive mid year 2021. Funny thing happened to the regular flu virus in the Southern Hemisphere. It mostly went missing. Flu cases are down as much as 95% in several countries that have been enforcing social distancing. Legislative Task force on health care has it’s next meeting Sept 30. Not open to in-person testimony due to COVID restrictions but written comments are being solicited. Legislative (Dan Keeley) – Another special session is coming. There is a petition being circulated to add Oregon Volunteer Firefighter Association to the Oregon Charitable Checkoff list. It is on the Timber Unity website among others. Pomona Report (Dan Keeley) – no report yet. NEW BUSINESS Treasurer - BILLS: (Vicki Pounds): $ 50.94 representing Foyer paint purchased. (Dan Keeley) expense: $593.11 of which Stanley Steamer = $400 (to have bathroom tiles cleaned) and construction expense for lumber, paint, supplies, etc.= $193 Dons Sether moved to pay all bills, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion passed (voting-sign-of-the-order). (Betty Chipps): purchased 1/gal of Bright White paint to finish Grange rear-entrance Ramp walls and ceiling, plus rear-door trim, however, did not bring receipt - max cost no more than $35 Betty will scan copy to Vicki. Don Sether moved to reimburse Betty Chipps up to $35, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion passed. UNFINISHED BUINESS: None GOOD of the ORDER: State Masters convention address. Next meeting: SUN, October 25, 2020 beginning 4:30pm at Maplewood Grange Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 12:09 pm with the “Closing of the Grange” ritual. Respectfully Submitted, Betty Chipps, Secretary On September 27, 2020 the Grange meeting was called to order at 11:00am by Master, Dan Keeley, and Grange was opened in the 4th Degree. Members Present (8): Dan & JoAnn Keeley, Don Sether, Betty Chipps, Vicki Pounds, Kathie & Doug Femrite. Members acting Pro-Temp: JoAnn Keeley as Steward Invited Guest: David Gibb of DLG Construction, LLC SEWER LINE/SEPTIC - needs replaced Dan Keeley explained: Grange water nitrate levels have risen, suspect line is leaking close to the well. Contractor, David Gibb has begun the discovery: Sewage lines run from both bathrooms, past the Grange building and to septic tank. David relayed code: bathroom effluent (sewage) lines to be 50-ft from well. - Dan Keeley asked if “tight line” (refers to very leak resistant pipe) is that distance less? - David, did not know. Dan will confirm if “tight line” is OK to run past a well. Dan asked what was estimated cost? David: Clean out - $200, to pump septic - $450-$500. David said replacement cost is based on capacity of Grange and questioned the capacity of Grange? Answer: approx. 100 people. David said the rule of thumb (gals/day) is based on number of people in building - he’d estimate to replace lines/tank(s): 50’-60’ of line, with two tanks (grey water and sewage tanks) approx. $40,000 - $50,000. David asked if the lines that run beside the building are tied to the gray-water tank? Dan - unknown. Don Sether said the kitchen gray-water lines go to the field. He thinks new lines are needed to the septic, but has no idea where it’s located. DLG Construction has cameras to locate the septic. Note: Septic tank measures 15 ft. x 10 ft. David asked is the septic backing up? If “tight lines” he has the jet-system to flush the lines. Grange (Dan) requested David (DLG Construction) to: locate the septic and leach lines. Also locate lines from tank to junction box (box for reception of sewage from the tank and transmission to the leach lines). David Gibb, excused himself and the Grange meeting continued. Thought for the month (Dan Keeley) “The heart has its reasons, which reason does not know.” (Blaise Pascal, mathematician and philosopher) MINUTES (Secretary): August 23rd Minutes and July 26th Minutes were emailed September 17th and 25th, respectively. Dan Keeley asked for comment or corrections, being none: Don Sether moved to accept the minutes as presented, Kathie Femrites seconded, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS (Betty Chipps): nothing additional. TREASURER’S Report / Budget outlook (Vicki Pounds): Ending balance, as of September 27, 2020, in Columbia Bank checking account is $11,165.52. (see report - below). Dan commented the ‘Overall Total’ loss ($543) was due to construction. Hearing no further comments, the report was “filed for audit.” Maplewood Grange 662 Treasurer Report Beginning Balance August 24, 2020 11,708.98 INCOME Rental Income 100.00 TOTAL INCOME 100.00 EXPENSES Grange Improvement Projects 537.71 Utilities Electric Service 57.30 Garbage Service 48.45 TOTAL Utilities 105.75 TOTAL EXPENSES 643.46 OVERALL TOTAL -543.46 Ending Balance September 27, 2020 11,165.52 COMMITTEE REPORTS OSG Grant Application committee report (Dan Keeley) – The grant application was timely submitted, barely. Copy available. Hall (Dan Keeley) – Lobby project is complete (ramp needs new surfacing yet) Hall Projects – in priority order: New item: Rear yard becoming too rough for mowing - Needs renovation. Roof on SE end of building needs patched Sewer line needs replaced - Summer 2020 project Parking bumpers need anchored - Summer 2020 project Ped path to front door needs pea gravel - Summer 2020 project Front doors are coming apart at bottom - need glued and refinished as does entrance porch. Dance hall floor will need re-oiled for 2021 Dance hall seating upholstery stained, needs replaced - Deferred until COVID resolved. North side roofing screws still pending Kitchen needs exhaust fan Need new rugs in front entry (inside and out) Kitchen and dining hall floor needs refinished Mower shed Agriculture (Dan Keeley) – Hazelnut marketing board set 2020 base price at $0.65/lb vrs. 0.83 last year. Don Sether advised Oregon air freight has to be local as quarantine is two-weeks to ship in. Community Service (Dan Keeley) – Many local heroes made in the last few weeks. As fires were fought, folks helped with livestock and possessions and kept the newly homeless fed and sheltered. It is going to take a long time for Red Cross and other community organizations to backfill their budgets. Please help where you can. And let’s try to hold down the Monday morning Quarter Backing. Decisions were made in the moment under considerable pressure. Education (Dan Keeley) – Many (mostly white collar) parents working from home, and schools are mostly in remote learning situations due to COVID 19 virus. Maybe a silver lining is the chance for some family recovery? It has been a long time since even one average parent could afford to be home with children. Now we have parents and children spending most of the day working together, or at least working in the same space. Maybe some profound good can come of the virus. Health (Dan Keeley) – CDC projecting widespread vaccine for COVID will arrive mid year 2021. Funny thing happened to the regular flu virus in the Southern Hemisphere. It mostly went missing. Flu cases are down as much as 95% in several countries that have been enforcing social distancing. Legislative Task force on health care has it’s next meeting Sept 30. Not open to in-person testimony due to COVID restrictions but written comments are being solicited. Legislative (Dan Keeley) – Another special session is coming. There is a petition being circulated to add Oregon Volunteer Firefighter Association to the Oregon Charitable Checkoff list. It is on the Timber Unity website among others. Pomona Report (Dan Keeley) – no report yet. NEW BUSINESS Treasurer - BILLS: (Vicki Pounds): $ 50.94 representing Foyer paint purchased. (Dan Keeley) expense: $593.11 of which Stanley Stearmer = $400 (to have bathroom tiles cleaned) and construction expense for lumber, paint, supples, etc.= $193 Dons Sether moved to pay all bills, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion passed (voting-sign-of-the-order). (Betty Chipps): purchased 1/gal of Bright White paint to finish Grange rear-entrance Ramp walls and ceiling, plus rear-door trim, however, did not bring receipt - max cost no more than $35 Betty will scan copy to Vicki. Don Sether moved to reimburse Betty Chipps up to $35, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion passed. UNFINISHED BUINESS: None GOOD of the ORDER: State Masters convention address. Next meeting: SUN, October 25, 2020 beginning 4:30pm at Maplewood Grange Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 12:09 pm with the “Closing of the Grange” ritual. Respectfully Submitted, Betty Chipps, Secretary Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:40pm, by Master, Dan Keeley, on Sunday,
July 26, 2020. Members acting Pro-Temp: (N/A) Guest(s): None Visitation: None Roll Call (Secretary): ”*” indicates NOT in attendance. ** Absentee Members Master: Dan Keeley Steward: JoAnn Keeley Overseer: Don Sether * Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis * Pending Membership Lecturer: Sandy Shew Lady Asst. Steward (LAS): Sandy Shew Chaplain: Kathie Femrite Gatekeeper: Doug Femrite Secretary: Betty Chipps Pomona: (vacant) Treasurer: Vicki Pounds Ceres: Judi Aus * Laura Ellis Pending Membership: Flora: (vacant) Member: Ken Fessler * Membership respectfully withdrawn: John Keeley Executive Committee Members: Jack and Priscilla Weaver (Canby) ** #1 Vicki Pounds Member: Adin Hester (California) ** #2 JoAnn Keeley Member: Stacie Bernert (OR City) ** #3 Sandy Shew Member: Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut (Sandy) ** Pending refers to Dues pmt ========================================================================= ***** Members present: 7, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7”) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Thought for the month - JULY 2020 “We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it”. (William Faulkner) PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP: (None) MINUTES (Secretary): Minutes from June 28, 2020 general meeting are in progress and will be emailed after the meeting, for member approval at the August meeting. (NOTE: emailed 7/29/20) COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary) … see last page SECRETARY Report (Betty Chipps) Q2-2020 Quarterly (financial) Report (ended 6/30/2020):
The Q2-2020 Quarterly (financial) report, ended 6/30/2020, develops a Credit balance of $(256.37), made up of
Maplewood subordinate Grange Seal was affixed and Q2 report was signed by Secretary and Master, Dan Keeley. TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds) Ending balance, as of July 26, 2020, in the Columbia Bank checking account is $11,715.89. (see report - below). Hearing no further concerns, report was “filed for audit.” Maplewood Grange 662 Treasurer Report Beginning Balance June 29, 2020 12,793.22 INCOME TOTAL INCOME 0.00 EXPENSES Donation 50.00 Rental Cancellation Refund 200.00 Grange Improvement Projects 715.40 Utilities Electric Service 64.13 Garbage Service 47.80 TOTAL Utilities 111.93 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,077.33 OVERALL TOTAL -1,077.33 Ending Balance July 26, 2020 11,715.89 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COMMITTEE REPORTS HALL – Currently 2 rentals on the books for this fall and one party inquiring about using the kitchen (no frying but a lot of spices). Exhaust fan would be really good. Additional Insured received from McBees - does not need a deep fat fryer, as they are making Indian food, but they want to use a propane grill. PROJECTS - in priority order (Dan Keeley): Dance hall seating upholstery stained, needs replaced - deferred until Covid resolved. Foyer tile floor replacement – foyer completed, bathrooms tile sealing in progress, lower stairs completed, upper stairs need trim boards and all stairs need vinyl tread covers installed. Handicap ramp to basement – Needs paint and trim, stair handrail pending Sewer line needs replaced - Summer 2020 project (Note: across 99E - neighbor’s water is within level.) ** Sewer chosen as MATCHING GRANT project - Dan will prepare the GRANT Application. Parking bumpers need anchored - Summer 2020 project Ped path to front door needs pea gravel - Summer 2020 project Dance hall floor will need re-oiled for 2020/2021 Roofing screws still pending Kitchen needs exhaust fan Need new rugs in front entry (inside and out) Front doors are coming apart at bottom, need bolted and glued Kitchen and dining hall floor needs refinished AGRICULTURE: (Dan Keeley): Covid virus has disrupted meat exports, particularly to China, after earlier disruption caused by sick workers. Oregon has now authorized local meat packer inspection to bypass federal delays. Harvest in full swing-please be patient with equipment operators, as hours are long and visibility is limited. CLOPYRALID ‘Stinger’: Product used on golf courses did NOT degrade in grass clippings - kills garden if mulch is used. COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley): PROJECT START RIGHT - can still send in your donation. PORTLAND RESCUE MISSION - winter clothing being collected (downstairs). Dan relayed: See your red cross chapter. Anyone who has recovered from the corona virus may be extremely valuable as a donor as preliminary data indicate antibodies in their blood serum are effective against the virus. EDUCATION (Dan Keeley): Debate regarding opening schools for onsite instruction has gotten partisan, again, some more. Europe’s experience has been positive but other places have resulted in multiple infections and some fatalities. Seems to depend on how serious the combination of schools and communities are about infection control. LEGISLATIVE (Dan Keeley): The redistricting measure (Initiative Petition #57) deadline was extended, though is way short of signatures ... initiative seeks to achieve balance between citizen groups and those in power. More info on Website: PeopleNotPoliciticiansOregon.com Special session of Legislature was relatively productive, despite some complaints of railroading; most measures passed by large margins and complicated policy issues were largely deferred (to Regular Session), with the exception of police force regulations (occurred in Short Session). MEMBERSHIP Report (Betty Chipps) … Excel schedule distributed - reflects 17 Total Members.
At January’s meeting, we pledged (to OSG) to increase membership by two in 2020 and end the year with 20 members. A motion was passed at the May 24th Grange meeting allowing the Grange to cover unpaid members, during this year of CoronaVirus (and financial struggles), thus keeping our membership status quo and granting grace to our standing members. Betty moved that Maplewood Grange, this year, waive dues for Laura and Mike Ellis, ________ seconded, motion carries. POMONA REPORT (Dan Keeley): Third quarter meeting happened yesterday via Zoom. Attendance was good, four resolutions were adopted (deadline August 18th). OLD BUSINESS Clackamas County Fair: has been CANCELLED - No cookie booth. NEW BUSINESS 1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS
Betty moved to approve the bills, Kathie seconded, motion carries (VSO). 2. Elect Subordinate/Community Grange Delegates to attend State Convention (due to OSG by SEPT 1st). JoAnn nominated Betty Chipps as 2nd Delegate at the State Grange Convention (purpose: allows voting at OR Convention) ... paperwork to be completed. 3. MATCHING GRANT offered by OSG (deadline Sept 1st): Should Maplewood apply? In that Maplewood was a Matching Grant recipient last year, Dan checked with OSG to confirm our 2020 qualification. Yes, we can apply, however, first priority is given to “not-previously-applied” applications. After review/discussion of outstanding ‘projects,’ it was decided that the Sewer Line (leaky pipe) would be our grant proposal. 4. RESOLUTION #2 - deadline August 15th (Dan Keeley): Be it resolved: That the Oregon State Grange supports the work of the Task Force and the concept of Universal Health Care for Oregon, subject to development of a fair, reasonable and affordable program confirmed by a vote of the people. Betty moved to approve Maplewood Resolution #2 and forward to the State Session, _______seconded, motion carries. GOOD TO THE ORDER: Kathie will measure and purchase (at Canby Builders) the ramp skid-tread at rear of the building. NEXT Maplewood Meeting: SUN, AUGUST 23, 2020 - Maplewood Grange at 4:30pm. Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 5:30 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Betty Chipps, Secretary COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary) >>>UPCOMING EVENTS - as Reported on CLACKAMAS POMONA GRANGE website <<<
- Resolutions by AUG 18th - Memorial Report (deceased since last State Convention) - applies to Adult, Youth, etc. former State Delegates - deadline SEPT 1st. - Master & 2nd Delegate(s) PRE-REG (fee $5/person) CREDENTIALS due by SEPT 1st (Affix Seal) … along with “Just-in-Case” Email addresses for Delegates . GRANGE MAIL (Betty Chipps) Picked up 7/9/20
Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:40pm, by Master, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, June 28, 2020, with the “Opening of the Grange” reading.
Members acting Pro-Temp: (N/A) Guest(s): None Visitation: None Roll Call (Secretary): ”*” indicates NOT in attendance. ** Absentee Members Master: Dan Keeley Steward: JoAnn Keeley Overseer: Don Sether Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis * Pending Membership Lecturer: Sandy Shew Lady Asst. Steward (LAS): Sandy Shew Chaplain: Kathie Femrite Gatekeeper: Doug Femrite Secretary: Betty Chipps Pomona: (vacant) Treasurer: Vicki Pounds Ceres: Judi Aus * Pending Membership: Laura Ellis * Flora: (vacant) Pending Membership: Ken Fessler * Membership respectfully withdrawn: John Keeley Executive Committee Members: Jack and Priscilla Weaver (Canby) ** #1 Vicki Pounds Pending Membership: Adin Hester (California) ** #2 JoAnn Keeley Member: Stacie Bernert (OR City) ** #3 Sandy Shew Member: Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut (Sandy) ** Pending refers to Dues pmt ================================================================================================== ***** Members present: 8, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7”) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Quote of the month: “It is a great advantage to a President and a major source of safety to the country, for him to know he is not a great man.” (Calvin Coolidge ) PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP (Dan Keeley): (None) Actually one deletion was reported in Q1, but effective Q2. MINUTES (Secretary): Minutes from May 24, 2020 general meeting were emailed. Dan asked if any comment/correction to the minutes, Vicki had three edits: 1. Unpaid grangers (Bernert; Fessler; Ellis, Mike & Laura) should not be listed as Members. 2. Refer to Hall Rental (should read): Currently zero rentals on the books, until August. 3. Refer to New Business, Goodie Basket - 50 tickets/$1 ticket: Contributors should be listed: Maplewood $20, Femrites $20 (gifted to Veterans Village), Keeley $5 and B.Chipps $5 (gifted to Sandy Shew). Minutes approved with corrections. COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary) >>>>> CONNECTING with STATE <<<<< Oregon State Grange (OSG): (June/July Bulletins have been mailed)
>>>>> CONNECTING - with other Granges <<<<<< JULY 9th: Redland Grange annual picnic 6:00pm (outside), meeting 7:00pm (inside). NOTE: CANCELLED TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds) Ending balance, as of June 28, 2020, in the Columbia Bank checking account is $12,793.22 (see below). Hearing no further concerns, report was “filed for audit.” Maplewood Grange 662 Treasurer Report Beginning Balance May 24, 2020 14,966.13 Donation 45.00 Grange Dues 135.00 Rental Income Rent 100.00 Hold the date 100.00 TOTAL Rental Income 200.00 TOTAL INCOME 380.00 EXPENSES Donation 20.00 Fees & Licensing 50.00 Quarterly Report 202.50 Grange Improvement Projects 2,173.65 Utilities Electric Service 58.96 Garbage Service 47.80 TOTAL Utilities 106.76 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,552.91 OVERALL TOTAL -2,172.91 Ending Balance June 28, 2020 12,793.22 SECRETARY Report (Betty Chipps)
PROJECTS (Dan Keeley) - in priority order:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- Tile cleaning $100, Grout Sealant $300 (good for years) - Total $400. Don Sether moved to accept Stanley Steamer BID to clean and seal bathroom tiles, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carried (VSO).
COMMITTEE REPORTS AGRICULTURE: (Dan Keel by Dan Keeley): From Farm Bureau - Covid virus has disrupted meat exports, particularly to China, after earlier disruption caused by sick workers. Industry is pushing for liability protection of employees/workers if protection is used (masks, distancing, etc.). The Bill to indemnify Employers for Virus Liability did not pass. CLOPYRALID ‘Stinger’: Product used on golf courses didNOT degrade in grass clippings - kills the garden if mulch is used. COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley): PROJECT START RIGHT collects funds to support Clackamas County K-12 low-income kids and Foster Care children by providing back-to-school supply donations. Sponsors are Prince of Life Lutheran Church and Dept. of Human Services - referrals come from case managers. Request, this year, is for funds, so school supplies can be purchased. Please donate (by check) - no funds go to administrative costs. Don Sether moved for Maplewood to donate $50 to Project Start Right (as well as individuals), Betty seconded, motion carries. Dan relayed: See your red cross chapter. Anyone who has recovered from the corona virus may be extremely valuable as a donor as preliminary data indicate antibodies in their blood serum are effective against the virus. EDUCATION (Dan Keeley): Experience in day care centers suggests that Covid-19 can be managed in school settings. New York kept day care facilities open for front line workers and has had very positive results from common sense management measures. Article read...in spite of New York’s increased viral outbreaks, almost zero increase in NY death rate. HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley): Currently 2 rentals on the books for this fall. (1 = AUG and SEPT = Jarrett Knight)
POMONA REPORT (Dan Keeley): None LEGISLATIVE (Dan Keeley): The redistricting measure is still working to get sufficient signatures. Legislature is in special session to address Covid19 problems. Special Session (highlights) HB 4202 - proposes technical fixes/legislation to Corporate Activities Act CAT) related to farmers and dairies (1/2 - income tax and 1/2 - sales tax). HB 4206 - Meat Inspection: AG community wants Oregon State-program to inspect meat facilities for USDA marketing…(passed). HB 4212 - COVID-19 Response Bill: clarifies or puts-off tax deadlines during COVID-19 duration and allows redirection of health assistance/services and emergency funds/facilities. SB 1602 - Forestry Pesticide Notification MOU (Memorandum of Understanding): hints of agreement between Forestry/Timber Harvesters and community. MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps): (3) Membership renewals have been received: Femrites (2) and Adin Hester (1) - membership donated by Judy Hester Aus, former wife. Judy is a Lifetime Member - yet gave an additional amount of $45 to Grange. Membership renewal phone calls placed to:
- lost Grandson, early June, from brain tumor (was 28 yrs old) - Nursery/flower business better this year than recent years (everyone wants flowers)
OLD BUSINESS
Strong opposition was expressed toward Resolution changes. Vicki addressed the little guy has to have some tools and maintaining the Minority party’s ability to shut down the session is a process of disagreement. Resolution did not pass.
NEW BUSINESS 1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS (Dan Keeley): BILLS presented:
NEW BUSINESS (continued) 2, MATCHING GRANT offered by OSG (deadline Sept 1st): Should Maplewood apply? Discussion: Dan Keeley will check to see if Grange Improvement projects (in-progress since COVID19 lockdown) qualify, and if we can be considered since Maplewood was a Matching Grant recipient last year. GOOD TO THE ORDER (Dan Keeley): What to do when the Virus ‘lockdown’ dissipates and vaccines are available? Maybe a Grange Open House?. Don Sether suggests we bring ideas to the next meeting, of what we might do when we are no longer in ‘lockdown.’ NEXT Maplewood Meeting: SUN, July 26, 2020 - Maplewood Grange at 4:30pm. NEXT Meeting AGENDA item: Group photo for website Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 5:45 pm, via the “Closing of the Grange” reading. Respectfully Submitted, Betty Chipps, Secretary Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:35pm, upstairs, by Master, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, February 23, 2020 with the formal “Opening of the Grange” ceremony.
Grangers acting Pro-Temp: Overseer, Christy Dumolt; Asst. Steward, Jim Dumolt; LAS, Vicki Pounds Guest(s): Clarkes Grange members representing OSG: Jim & Christy Dumolt Visitation: None Roll Call (Secretary): ”*” indicates NOT in attendance. ** Absentee Members Master: Dan Keeley Steward: JoAnn Keeley Overseer: Don Sether * Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis * Lecturer: Sandy Shew Lady Asst. Steward (LAS): Sandy Shew Chaplain: Kathie Femrite Gatekeeper: Doug Femrite Secretary: Betty Chipps Pomona: (vacant) Treasurer: Vicki Pounds Ceres: Judi Aus * Member: Laura Ellis * Flora: (vacant) Member: Ken Fessler * Member: John Keeley * Executive Committee Members: Jack and Priscilla Weaver (Canby) ** #1 Vicki Pounds Member: Adin Hester (California) ** #2 JoAnn Keeley Member: Stacie Bernert (OR City) ** #3 Sandy Shew Member: Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut (Sandy) ** ============================================================================================ ***** Members present: 7, Guests: 2, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7”) (# #) Member providing ‘quorum’ vote via telephone: N/A ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Brainy Quip: “I’m not the kind of person women fall in love with, I sort of grow on them, like a fungus.” (Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon) PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP (Dan Keeley): None, at this time. MINUTES (Secretary): Minutes from January 26, 2020 - Vicki suggested the following correction (under New Business/Treasuer - Bills/Receipts) Recent Heat Pump bill ,,,
JoAnn moved to approve the Minutes as corrected, Kathie seconded, motion carried, voting-sign-of-the-order. TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds) Ending balance, as of February 23, 2020, in the Wells Fargo Checking account is $17,239.08 (for details, see page 5) ... hearing no further concerns, report was “filed for audit.” COMMUNICATIONS (Secretary) … see last page SECRETARY Report (Betty Chipps) The Q4-2019 Quarterly Report: While the report was given at the JAN 26th meeting, signed, sealed and mailed timely to the OSG, a quorum approval from members was omitted. The report read: For the 4th Quarter ended 12/31/19:
JoAnn moved to approve the Q4 Report (ended 12/31/19), Kathie seconded, motion carried (VSO). UNFINISHED PROJECTS (Dan Keeley):
COMMITTEE REPORTS AGRICULTURE: (Dan Keeley): No report COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley): “Keeping the West Warm” donation box has been placed downstairs for collecting winter clothing - a youth collection project for State Grange (will be delivered to Klamath Falls JUNE 20-25th). EDUCATION (Dan Keeley): No report HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley): Nine (9) rentals this month. - Quarterly Safety Inspection (by use of an OSHA generic form) was accomplished. - Four “exit” signs have been purchased. - Extinguishers were services (or) replaced, - A “lock-tag” was placed on the Power-box downstairs. LECTURE PROGRAM - OREGON STATE GRANGE - PRESENTATION by Jim and Christy Dumolt The GRANGE theme of 2019, extended in 2020 “Come Together at the Grange”-Part 2 Jim Dumolt, of District 4 Vet’s Committee, presented the GRANGE RESOURCE BOOK … a wealth of knowledge placed into writing since 2007 - a resource of grange programs and membership information. The ‘Book’ contains:
b.) Sign Reimbursement Program (up to $350) d.) Scholarship information Some discussion items between Subordinate Grange and State Grange:
Jim Dumolt asked: WHAT IS Maplewood Grange GOOD AT?
Jim says the key is get people active in the Grange. For example: Garfield Grange remained open due to “Quilters: joining Grange. Jim Dumolt asked for Affirmation and Pledge from Maplewood Grange to State Grange:
LEGISLATURE (Dan Keeley):
MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps): At the Clackamas POMONA meeting on JAN 25, 2020… Master, Ed Luttrell, announced there will be a series of on-line meetings using ZOOM on the second (2nd) Friday of each month. Each meeting will last 30 to 60 minutes and be focused on some aspect of (1) recruiting new members or (2) engage and involve new members or (3) retain members long-term. Each Grange will be eligible to have two members emails be invited to participate. Granges are not limited to how many members can sit in on these meetings. Please send your Granges representatives email to EdwardLLuttrell@gmail.com UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upstairs Bench Upholstery - Committee (Vicki, Kathie and Joann): - Dan has not heard back from Don Sether regarding status of Molalla Upholsterer quote. - Kathie Femrite measured the benches, approximately 75-yards of fabric will be needed. - Vicki consulted her commercial upholsterer friend on the best kind of fabric for stain resistance: Recommendation was “Crypton” fabric, denim blue color was recommended. - Samples can be purchased for $1, an average price would be $22/yard. NEW BUSINESS 1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS (Dan Keeley):
2. Audit Committee (Dan, Betty and Kathie): Betty reminded an Audit Committee was established at our JAN 26th meeting, however, an Audit date was not chosen. After some discussion, MARCH 22nd at 3:30pm was chosen. Vicki will leave the Treasurer books locked up downstairs, when the time comes for the books to be audited. Note: March 22nd was later rescheduled for April 5th (combined March & April meetings into one date.) 3. Spring-Cleaning Day at the Grange: Set for JUNE 14th approx. 9AM 4. Grange Booth at the Clackamas County Fair - Theme is: “Clearly the Best.”
5. Setting GRANGE Work-Project priorities - discussion A.) Foyer and Bathroom Floors: Dan discussed product prices and concerns: - Vinyl flooring: $10/sq.foot - Tiles cost $20-25/sq.foot (at least 400/sq.feet of tiles needed) - Wood-like flooring or vinyl plank flooring will expand and contract with temperature changes and may not be covered under warranty if temperatures drop below 55-degrees. - Peel-off vinyl can separate. - Tiles, if too polished, can be slick (dangerous). NEW BUSINESS (continued) B.) Kitchen/Dining Hall (uneven concrete): Sandy asked: would the Grange like a Contractor, in the cement business, to provide a quote related to refinishing the concrete floors? Dan is open to working with them for a quote. GOOD TO THE ORDER: “Climate Change Legislation Poll” was handed out by Dan Keeley (for today’s return). NEXT Maplewood Meeting: SUN, March 22, 2020 - Maplewood Grange: Audit Committee meets at 3:30pm, “NO” Potluck, Meeting 4:30pm (snacks OK). Meeting Adjourned with “Closing of the Grange” ritual: at 5:30 pm by Dan Keeley. Respectfully Submitted, Betty Chipps, Secretary |
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April meeting (25th at 4:30) will be held in person at the Hall. Please respect CDC recommended virus control measures until the vaccine is available to all later this spring.
We regret to inform you that Maplewood party and dance rentals are cancelled until further notice, probably until the State revokes the state of emergency called for Covid 19. The hall is available for meetings where social distancing can be maintained.
We didn't take this decision lightly, but we don't feel we can reliably enforce the state required social distancing and disinfecting regulations during parties or large gatherings, and if the safety precautions are violated we would be partially responsible for any resulting sickness and death. That is unacceptable to our membership and we will maintain our closure until we can reopen safely and mitigate any liability.
Preparing for new members, a power point presentation by Clackamas Pomona's Brother Ed Luttrell. Please read this! See https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tzk7EZyMhykQnZaJ1j01Kxa-G_dRfALy/view