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July Minutes

7/26/2020

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​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Membership respectfully withdrawn:   John Keeley       Executive Committee 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
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*****      Members present:  7,   Guests:  0,   Youth:  0  *****                  (Mandatory – Quorum  “7”)
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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): 
  • two (2) Regular meetings were held in the 2nd Quarter:
(Membership attendance each meeting:  April 5th (cancelled), MAY - eight (8), and JUNE - eight (8)
  • advised Number of Members unpaid:  2
  • Date Report approved:  7/26/2020
  • answered:  Have you completed the electronic 990-N (ePostcard) filing?  YES
  • Completed Form 990-N status “Accepted”.
 
The Q2-2020 Quarterly (financial) report, ended 6/30/2020, develops a Credit balance of $(256.37), made up of 
  • Dues for 17 total members (2 unpaid) for a payable of $191.25, and
  • A Lifetime Membership Investment Fund credit of $447.62 (compared to $296.81 in the 2019 year).
            - this year’s Life Fund increased largely due to the 2017 annual convention change in the By-Laws 
 
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



  • 2019 AUDIT REPORT   (Dan Keeley, Kathie Femrite, Betty Chipps)
Audit review was completed 7/25/20 with Kathie and Betty present.  Reporting tabled until August meeting.(pending review with Grange Master and Treasurer)
 
  • 2nd Quarter-Quarterly Safety Inspection (Dan Keeley):  Form was completed.  Construction mess needs cleaned up was the primary comment..
 
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.
  • Ken Fessler - check received (18-yr Member)
  • Stacie Bernert - check received (23-yr Member)  
  • pending Laura/Mike Ellis - :L/M to call back (4th Yr Member)
 
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



  • Vicki requested a check of $11 to purchase a book of Stamps (planning ahead should rentals pick up).
  • Dan presented expenses totaling $187.30 for reimbursement:  $138.30 Building Supplies,  $49 Weebly website.
 
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 <<<



  • Membership Meeting August 14 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.  Contact Ed Luttrell if you desire to join the meeting.
  • Oregon State Grange Session September 17 to 20 in Klamath Falls (OSG details below) 
  • Degree Day September 20 at TBA
  • Fifth Degree September 26 at Molalla Grange
  • Pomona Grange Meeting October 24 at Frogpond Grange

                >>>>Communication from
    OREGON STATE GRANGE<<<<


  • July 9, 2020 Correspondence from OSG-Master, Susan Noah: 
    State Session - Klamath Falls, SEPT 17 (Thurs) - SEPT 20 (Sun)
                IF still shutdown by COVID19 restrictions...
    Then “Virtual” Mtg requires PRE-REG Credentials (see below deadline).
- Committee Preferences deadline AUG 15th
- 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
  1.  Additional Insured Declaration from STATE FARM in behalf of McBee Farms - delivered to Dan 7/13/20.
         (dba:  Beathan FA, 23875 Klupenger Road NE, Aurora, OR)   
    RE:   Kitchen rental request (using propane grill)
 


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NOTE! 
January meeting still early, 3:30 on January 22.
​
Pomona 5th degree at Maplewood September 23, Dinner by Youth Grange at 6, Lecture program at 7 and 5th degree starts at 7:30.
 

ZUMBA is again in session.  Shake it up! - Call Cristina for details at 503-984-8193

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.

From Patrons Chain Newsletter

What? Did I hear that correctly? Did National President Betsy and Membership/Leadership Development Director Amanda both just report at this year's National Grange session that our organization had an increase in fraternal membership?
 
Well, they did and we did have an increase in fraternal membership of over 700 members. This is the first time in several years (okay… decades!) that we can make that statement. This got me thinking - what is the reason, especially with all we have gone through in the past three years? You could argue that we should have either stayed the same or had a decrease in membership.
 
I firmly believe that it is in a large part because of what you as Grangers have done in your communities. You exemplified our core values of faith, hope, charity, and fidelity by not giving up and just going through the motions. You did the opposite and did what Grangers do best.
 
Granges opened their doors when allowed, and welcomed the community in. Granges adapted programming or thought of new programs to help the community get back to some type of “normal.” I cannot begin to count the number of Granges who changed the way they did dinners and went to drive-thru style. Communities responded, and the dinners were mostly selling out because you offered something that they were missing. Granges offered outdoor events of a wide variety which gave people a chance to socialize and be around others. Grangers put together seed and plant swaps because of the renewed interest in growing their own and farm-to-table.
 
Our hometowns and local areas responded in so many ways to the community service you provided, not only by supporting Granges in your endeavors financially. Instead, people wanted to be part of an organization that gives back and helps in so many ways. I truly believe our increase in fraternal membership is because of everything Granges did no matter how large or even the smallest gesture.
 
Our Founders would be extremely proud of all the work you have done. Your community service shows why the Grange is still relevant today as it was 150 years ago. Do I think this increase is a “fluke?” No, I do not.
 
In the words of Cade Howerton, a Junior Granger from North Carolina, “Have a Grange Day”.
 
Keep up the good Grange work!




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