MAPLEWOOD GRANGE, THE FAMILY PLACE . . HALL RENTALS, AURORA / CANBY, OR

December Meeting

11/28/2024

 
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. 
  • Questions about persistence in soil appears to be a glaring omission in the questions addressed.

Tsui study was the only data I could find that addresses chelation.(treatment for removal of  toxic build-up).  Salmon chart was interesting as it appears to show current policy on salmon recovery is having more success than commonly advertised but with a recent downturn, possibly due to changes in ocean conditions.
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
 
  • Possibly place some in Trade schools and in College.
 
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.
  • JoAnn indicated a ‘slideshow’ mailing with handouts on “how to navigate the system” is available.  JoAnn will check with senior centers - confirm their awareness.

Project Sustenance
“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.
  • Betty will find out more regarding involvement in community projects.

 
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)
 
  1. Do we want to apply for another Grant from State Grange in 2025? 
    For what project?  Discussed - lots of projects in the Kitchen, ideal for remodel::
    - Cement floor (downstairs): never looks clean- kitchen & dining hall needs refinished
- Dan has homeowner Hood…kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan, possibly move duct work (though not up to code) would help renter, Mt. Hood Farms, canning needs
- 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.


  1. Anyone want to do a holiday outing this year?  Interest was slim.  No decision.

Mindy is driving bus from Silverton ES, MS and HS to Oregon Gardens Resort throughout  December (excluding Christmas eve and Christmas day) from 5:00-9:00 PM.
 
 
NEW BUSINESS  (Dan Keeley)


  1. BILLS presented to Treasurer – Reimbursement to Dan Keeley:  
ADA Toilet (women’s restroom)     $258.44    
                                                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
 
  1. Outdoor Light– A large LED light was available at a retirement auction - obtained. Cost is $100 installed.    Do we want to light the backyard?   Yes, good suggestion,

Discussion - Light could be connected to Grange via electrical timer, OR connected to manual light switch out-front OR installed for lighting via back yard detected motion? 
Don Sether moved  to pay-the-bill and activate via light switch out-front (for now),  Betty Chipps seconded, motion carries, VSO
 
 
  1. Grange is being inspected (12/4/24) by our Country Financial insurance company.  Inspector says he will be looking for safety issues, structural issues and code violations.  I expect our roof won’t pass.   I have read the industry is attempting to identify their higher risk policies and cancel them.  Some states are having policies cancelled wholesale, Florida being the biggest example.
 
  1. Maplewood Grange was awarded First Place by National Grange for political involvement  (i.e. publicized. Measure 117 via TV).
 
  1. Silverton Grange is having a cookie exchange December 17th, 5-8PM. 
    201 Division St., Silverton.   Worth doing?  No interest expressed.

  2. OSG Membership Roster (due January 15, 2025):  Use current slated Officers and inquire of others their interest, if not regularly attending.
 
 
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. <<<
 
  • (member) “Ship-Mates program is a National Grange fundraiser - developed for Grange by a California company.  see October Bulletin:  Denim shirts, T-Shirts & Hoodies  S-XL $30/ea.
 
 
>>> OREGON STATE GRANGE <<<
 
  • OSG Holiday “Open House” Flyer - join us December 8, 2024 from  2 -4 PM
    for fellowship and refreshments.
 
Correspondence dated October 17th from OSG President, Sonny Hays-Eberts:
  • OSG Subordinate Grange Roster Information (after installation of Officer) due by JAN. 15, 2025
 
 
>>> 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 <<<


  • Abernethy Grange-Spring FIBER sale:  March 15, 2025  time: 10am - 4pm
  • Beavercreek Grange – each 1st SAT:  Breakfast served 8-11am  (Oct.2024 through June 2025)
  • Beavercreek Tree Lighting Celebration:  DEC 7th at 7:00pm
  • Redland Grange -Christmas Bazaar:   December 7, 2024  9am - 3pm
  • Redland Grange - Farmer’s Market:  first & third SUNDAY 10am - 3pm 
  • Sandy Grange offers (last SUNDAY of the month) Breakfast 8 - 11 am  … confirm
  • Sandy Grange 1st & 3rd Fridays, dinner 6-6;30pm ($5 chicken bake & dessert),
    BINGO 7pm
  • Springwater Grange - each 1st SAT:  All-you-can-eat Breakfast  7-11 AM  
    (Oct. 2024  - May 2025)

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As always, Maplewood Grange is looking for community minded folks willing to get involved and leave the world a bit better than they found it.  Open to all since 1867.  Please use the contact form to request more info on the opportunities and benefits of membership.

CHAPS and Petticoats  Come join us for a lively square dance on first and third Fridays of the month at 7:30 to 10PM.  https://www.chapsandpetticoats.com/​

​ZUMBA!  Shake it up at 9AM and 6PM! - Call Cristina for details at 503-984-8193  (Hall has AC)

 

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