December Meeting11/28/2024 The Maplewood Grange #662 general Meeting was called to order (downstairs) at 3:38pm by Master / President, Dan Keeley with the “Opening of the Grange” reading.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL (Secretary): Members present: 6 (Mandatory – Quorum “7”) Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley, Don Sether, Vicki Pounds, Mindy Ferris, and Betty Chipps. Visitation: none Members acting Pro-Temp: JoAnn Keeley: Chaplain & Steward, Don Sether: Gatekeeper. PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP (Dan Keeley) – none MINUTES (Secretary, Betty Chipps): The October 27, 2024 Grange Meeting Minutes were emailed to members today, 12/1/24. COMMUNICATIONS (Betty Chipps, Secretary) Correction to 10/27/24 Minutes (t/w Steve Kroeker 11/29/24): under Good-of-the-Order, Suzy Ramm paragraph: Chip-Matters Program should read Ship-Mates Program (as in MemberShip). Program is a National Grange fundraiser selling T-Shirts and Hoodies (sweatshirts). COMMITTEE REPORTS HALL REPORT (Dan Keeley) – 4 party rentals scheduled (one gratis - Dec.13, Erin Kooda: Christmas program … security dep. waived, insurance received). Chaps and Zumba still have long term contracts. HALL PROJECTS - in priority order (Dan Keeley) Loose toilet in women’s bathroom - purchased, not yet installed. Couple of dining room benches getting wobbly Remove old meter base and patch roof Insulate crawl space under bathrooms (1/2 done) Northeast side roof needs additional screws Repainting under eaves of hall Kitchen counters need refinished - not formica Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley) – Lots of information being generated and debated regarding glyphosate herbicide. Three links to summaries below.
Glyphosate (Roundup): Understanding Risks to Human Health Glyphosate | US EPA Tsui, M. T. 60. K.; Chu, L. M. Environmental fate and non-target impact of glyphosate-based herbicide (Roundup) in a subtropical wetland. Chemosphere 2008, 71, 439-446. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18155747/ According to the University of Washington’s Columbia River Data Access in Real Time (DART) website, a record 755,000 adult sockeye passed Bonneville Dam – a record in the 86 years that dam has operated. Chinook and Coho didn’t do as well, accounting for the downturn in total numbers. For a pro hydropower/agriculture podcast check out Dam! ( subscribe ) episode 47 is about “Sagebrush Sailors” and barging on Marine “Highway M84”. Dan also briefed that Bird Flu was reported at Willamette Egg Farms in Canby and Molino, - egg supply short and sick cows-milk diverted. EDUCATION (Dan Keeley) – Kill the tests or manage the stress? Opinion | Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 and the Value of Standardized Tests - The New York Times
COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley) Will gather and deliver donated items to Portland Rescue Mission and Veterans Village. Reaching Rural Surgical Seniors For Granges that haven’t yet participated in the RRSS program, now is the perfect time to get involved! The program’s website provides pre- and post-surgery guides, event flyers, presentations, social media ads, and more. “This is Grangers helping Grangers and their communities,” says National Grange Project Lead Joan C. Smith, encouraging Granges to embrace this impactful work.
“I am proposing that each Grange… take part in Project Sustenance,” Hamp said, announcing the launch of a new initiative aimed at addressing food security and promoting personal sustainability. By empowering members to contribute to these goals in their communities, Project Sustenance hopes to enhance personal sustainability for communities across rural and small-town America.
LEGISLATIVE (Dan Keeley) Type Title Description LRCA Measure 115 Allow the Legislature to impeach elected state executives Passed LRCA Measure 116 Establish the Independent Public Service Compensation Commission to determine certain public officials' salaries Failed LRSS Measure 117 Establish ranked-choice voting (RCV) for federal and some state offices in Oregon Failed CISS Measure 118 Require Oregon issue payments to residents from increased corporate taxes. Failed CISS Measure 119 Require cannabis businesses to submit to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission a signed labor peace agreement between the business and a labor organization with its licensure or renewal application Passed MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps) – Memberships dues, $50/each, will renew in January 2025. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE (JoAnn Keeley) – Applications have been placed in North Marion and Canby schools. Canby’s Scholarship Night is December 16 - JoAnn will attend. One Scholarship will be offered for $1,500. JoAnn noted that scholarship applications are often offered electronically these days. She is working on a fillable application form in .pdf format. Will post the application form on Maplewood’s and Clackamas County Pomona’s website. TREASURER’S REPORT (Vicki Pounds) The Treasurer’s Report for the November/December 2024 Maplewood Grange meeting was emailed 11/29/2024. The opening balance, as of 10/25/2024 was $15,860.93 and the ending balance on November 29, 2024 was $16,783.66 Report will be ‘filed for Audit.’ UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley)
- kitchen cabinets painted latex over oil finish - need sanded & repainted (Mindy suggested possibly use citrus to remove paint) - kitchen serving counter multiple painted layers, needs resurfaced - dining hall: some benches wobbly, need repairs Proposed Kitchen Remodel would be good use of Grant Funds. Dan will research the possibilities and report.
NEW BUSINESS (Dan Keeley)
TOTAL: $258.44 Discussion - Dan directed question to Don Sether: with no quorum - status on bill payment? Don confirmed the Executive Committee decision - necessary bills get paid, new project expenses need quorum or must be pre-approved before payment.. Betty Chipps moved to pay-the-bill, JoAnn Keeley seconded, motion carries, VSO
Don Sether moved to pay-the-bill and activate via light switch out-front (for now), Betty Chipps seconded, motion carries, VSO
MEMBERS SICK OR IN DISTRESS: none reported GOOD OF THE ORDER: Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it. (Leo Tolstoy, Russian author) I can’t be a pessimist, because I am alive. To be a pessimist means that you have agreed that human life is an academic matter. (James Baldwin, American author) HEIRLOOM PROGRAM (picture: the holding of hands) PATRONS, CARRY WITH YOU A FEELING OF COMPASSION FOR THOSE WHO STRIVE TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. (Installation ceremony: Installation Officer) NEXT MEETING: 4th Sunday, JANUARY 26, 2024 at 3:30 pm …later changed to: next meeting: Sunday, DECEMBER 22, 2024 at 3:30 pm - due to election of Officers & OSG Roster deadline of January 15, 2025 CLOSING: Meeting adjourned at approx. 4:42 PM.. Respectfully, Betty Chipps, Secretary Secretary COMMUNICATIONS (Betty Chipps) DECEMBER 01, 2024 Meeting 1stQ-2024 OSG Report asked: Subordinate Granges please send a copy of your By-Laws to OSG. 11/29/14 called OSG and asked: Did Maplewood comply with this request? Answer: talked with Steve Kroeker did not know - Suzy Ramm & President were busy. L/M for Suzy - no call back. Suggestion - send another copy. >>> NATIONAL GRANGE, Washington D.C. <<<
>>> OREGON STATE GRANGE <<<
Correspondence dated October 17th from OSG President, Sonny Hays-Eberts:
>>> Clackamas POMONA GRANGE <<< POMONA Meeting: Redland Grange , Saturday, JANUARY 25, 2025 time: 9:30 am Meeting, 12 Noon - Lunch $5, 1:00 pm Lecturer’s Program >>>Clackamas SUBORDINATE GRANGES <<<
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