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May Minutes

5/26/2019

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​MAPLEWOOD GRANGE MEETING Sunday, May 26, 2019
Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:32pm by Master, Dan Keeley, on
Sunday, May 26, 2019 with the “Opening of the Grange” ritual.
Members acting Pro-Tempore: Gatekeeper: Vicki Pounds, Stewart: JoAnn Keeley.
The following Guest(s) present: None Visitation: None .
Roll Call (Secretary): ”*” indicates NOT in attendance. ** Absentee Members
Master: Dan Keeley Steward: (vacant)
Overseer: Don Sether Asst. Steward: Mike Ellis *
Lecturer: Sandy Shew Lady Asst. Steward: (vacant)
Chaplain: Kathie Femrite Gatekeeper: JoAnn Keeley
Secretary: Betty Chipps Pomona: Sandy Shew
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 (vacant)
Member: Adin Hester (California) ** #2 JoAnn Keeley
Member: Stacie Bernert (OR City) ** #3 Sandy Shew
Member: JoAnn Lee (OR City) **
Member: Joyce (Olivier) Urnaut (Sandy) **
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***** Members present: 7, Guests: 0, Youth: 0 ***** (Mandatory – Quorum “7” )
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Opening Quip (Dan Keeley) : Charles Dickens suggests Fairy Tales are a matter of grave importance …
”a nation without (nursery) fancy, without some romance, never did, never can, and never will, hold a place
under the sun.”
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP
Dan requests we encourage new memberships, promote the grange, even suggest of Chaps and Petticoats dancers to
join the grange - keep the doors open.
Kathie Femrite informed Dan her Husband, Doug Femrite, has agreed to become a Grange member. He
will be glad to lend his assistance on physical project needs.
MINUTES (Secretary):
April 28, 2019 Minutes were not available. Secretary read April meeting highlights of “old” and “new”
business.
TREASURER Report (Vicki Pounds)
Checking beginning balance (as of 4/28/19) was $10720.01 Rental Income $3,485 (includes 4 hall
reservations and $235 dues received) , paid expenses totaled $1,523.63 (included Utilities $165.18, Goodie
Basket Raffle $20, vacuum purchase of $263.45, OSG 1st-Qtr Report $225 and other rental/security refunds
$850) for an ending balance of $12,681.38.
Hearing no comments, Treasurer Report was “filed for audit.”
MAPLEWOOD GRANGE MEETING Sunday, May 26, 2019
COMMUNICATION (Secretary)
>>>>> CONNECTING with STATE <<<<<
OSG Convention 6/22-27/19 (Sat-Thurs.) at Molalla High School (schedule to appear in June Bulletin)
1. FLYER: 2019 Keep Oregon Warm : OSG Youth and Young Adults collecting "warm" clothing
-bring to Molalla OSG Convention June 22-27 (submit in time for display)
2. GOODIE BASKET RAFFLE: Grange purchased 20 tickets ($20 check was issued)
- 30 more tickets ($1.00/each) available - any others interested?
- due to OSG Convention no later than JUNE 23rd
3. SUN, June 2nd beginning Noon at SUNNYSIDE Grange: State Convention 5th Degree Rehearsal
a. JoAnn Keeley and Betty Chipps will attend
- Molalla HS 5th-Degree Ceremony is MON, JUNE 23rd at 4:00pm
- NOTE: Molalla HS, 6th-Degree offered SUN, 6/23/19 (after dinner)
4. Subordinate Grange DELEGATE CREDENTIALS (and ALL Pre-Registration forms) due Thursday,
6/6/19
a. Dan Keeley, 1st Delegate,
b. JoAnn Keeley, 2nd Delegate,
c. Betty Chipps, ALT Delegate.
>>>>> CONNECTING - with other Granges <<<<<<
Clackamas POMONA Grange
● Minutes from Pomona May Meeting were circulated.
• F LYER from BEAVERCREEK Grange SAT, June 1st, 8-11am, Breakfast served for $7
• THUR., June 27, 2019 POMONA Meeting at HARDING Grange, Estacada
Clackamas County Fair
● AUG 13-17, Display Theme: “Farm Fresh, Handmade, Home Grown”
• August 17th - Cookie Booth (time will be after Sq. Dance Demo) - sign-up with Dan
- Dan, JoAnn, Kathie and Betty have signed-up
FINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley) :
HALL (downstairs) - Dressing Room doors are finished.
OLD BUSINESS - Building Improvement and Maintenance
● SOUTH-WEST WALL RE-SIDING (Dan Keeley): OSG Matching Grant $3,022 was received
- Project begins JULY.
● PARKING BUMPERS (outside): rotten - will replace after Siding (West-wall) completed.
● GRANGE ENTRY RAMP: Kathie Femrite has paint to apply on ramp railing.
- Will possibly replace non-skid strips on ramp also.
● BALLROOM FLOOR SEALING/REFINISH (Dan Keeley): Project on hold till warm weather.
- Will get together with Bill Sanford (Chaps & Petticoats renter), to schedule/discuss.
● FOYER TILE FLOOR - Project on hold till Fall.
● EXHAUST HOODS for over KITCHEN STOVES (Dan Keeley): Project on-hold.
- Can target for OSG Matching Grant Program Funds another year.
MAPLEWOOD GRANGE MEETING Sunday, May 26, 2019
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley) :
1. Grange Hall Water Test:
- Neighbors water tested at 8.0, Grange tested at 10.8, safe drinking water standard is 10.0.
- possibly nitrogen bleaching into well
- gray water tank (holding tank for used water) is separate
- may have to replace pipe that leads from toilets to septic.
2. Kitchen Sink back-up: probably usual “human” error related to “Sump Pump.”
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) :
3. Rodents under Porch: (no further signs)
4. SIDING Project (west outside wall) - Two dates have been set: July 6th and 13th - to do’s:
- Schedule Power with PGE
- Move fuel tank (delivery has been suspended till project completion).
- Parking Bumpers - Remove for disposal (being replaced)
- Pull off down-spouts for storm windows
- SAT, July 6th - those who can meet to rip off the siding and install insulation.
- SAT, July 13th, work party meets place Tyvek covering and install siding.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
AGRICULTURE (Dan Keeley) :
● Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study on Round-Up still shows no signs of cancer.
● Farm Bureau TEST: Bury “cotton” soiled-underwear,” if eaten up in four (4) months, soil is
healthy!!
Don Sether reports weather has been too wet - might possibly cut hay tomorrow.
COMMUNITY SERVICE (JoAnn Keeley) :
● Portland Rescue Mission could use “summer clothing,” and add “sun-screen” to toiletries. Donation
Box will be displayed at Grange.
● Email received from Don Kingsborough - VETERANS VILLAGE Supplies needed
- Betty bought Bleach and Saran wrap
- Vicki will deliver to Vet.Village, 16575 SE 115th, Clackamas: Benchpress/weights, Lamp, Rug...
Don Sether reminds us to bring warm clothing to State Sessions (at Mollalla HS) .
EDUCATION (Dan Keeley) :
Have been some pretty serious incidents of gang and/or racial slurs in Portland … report if concerned.
HALL RENTAL (Dan Keeley) :
● Eight (8) rentals on grange calendar (some in September).
LECTURER (Sandy Shew) : see Opening Quip
MAPLEWOOD GRANGE MEETING Sunday, May 26, 2019
COMMITTEE REPORTS (continued)
LEGISLATURE (Dan Keeley) :
● SB 210 (Non-profit taxation) is still alive!
● HB 3427 Education Bill - provides funds for Student Success: signed into law.
- pays for PERS, maintains schools current program.
MEMBERSHIP (Betty Chipps) :
● Renewals received (since last meeting 4/28/19) : Renewals pending:
- for 2019 Ken Fessler for 2019 Laura & Mike Ellis
- for 2018 & 2019: Adin Hester & Stacie Bernert for 2018 & 2019: JoAnn Lee
NEW BUSINESS
1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS (Dan Keeley) :
Receipts: Dan gave Vicki money for 1. Rental hold, 2. Two regular Rental payments.
Expense reimbursement to Dan Keeley, receipts totalled $284.18
- $ 127.00 - included Dressing Room door expenses
Annual “Oregon Corporation” fee is $50 - renewal report due.
STATE Convention Registration Expense (Dan Keeley) :
Subordinate Delegate Registration form will enroll: Dan, JoAnn and Betty as Alternate Delegate. Also
JoAnn (taking 1st-4th, 5th and 6th degrees) and Betty (taking 6th degree) have expressed interest in Degree
ceremonies at State Convention. Don Sether suggested that Grange pay for JoAnn (5th & 6th) and Betty’s
(6th) degree enrollments, an amount of $44.00.
Don Sether motioned to accept bills ($284.18, $50, and $44) as presented, Betty Chipps seconded, motion
carried.
2. CANBY FAIR Planning (Dan Keeley) :
a.) Pomona Grange - Cookie Bake: Dan has signed-up Maplewood Grange to do the Cookie Bake on AUG
17th (in the afternoon - after the Grove Stage Demo).
b.) Grange Booth Display: Fair Theme: “Farm Fresh, Handmade, Home Grown”
Need a Chair person for Booth: JoAnn Keeley volunteered
3. Portland Area Council (PAC) hosted State Meeting at Grange is SEPT. 7-8, 2019.
a.) Contract will be needed for agreed upon Rental fee of $100 for all Day SAT and AM-SUN
b.) Grange is now available on 9/21-22/19 (SAT - SUN, respectively)
4. Planning Upcoming Events: discussed and agreed to the following dates:
a.) SAT, SEPT. 21st - GRANGE OPEN HOUSE 6:00 - 9:00pm
- plan DEMO of Renters at Maplewood Grange
- advertise in Grange Bulletin via FLYER
- Sandy’s 50-year Pin to be ordered (for presentation at Open House)
b.) SAT, OCT. 26th PUMPKIN PAINTING (note: two people not available: Vicki & Betty)
MAPLEWOOD GRANGE MEETING Sunday, May 26, 2019
- advertise with FLYER in N. Willamette News (Canby Herald)
NEW BUSINESS (continued)
3. Next Grange Meeting Date:
Betty noted our next regular 4th Sunday-Grange meeting is in conflict with the STATE Convention (and in
conflict with the Degree ceremony date of 6/23/19) . Discussed and decided Grange meeting would be the
following Sunday, JUNE 30th.
GOOD TO THE ORDER: State Grange Password for 2019 is: “INVOLVE”
With fewer members attending the Potluck (held before Regular Meeting) , Joann motioned to delete 3:30pm
Potluck and serve instead snacks during 4:30pm Meeting, Don Sether seconded, motion carried.
NEXT Meeting:
SUNDAY, June 30, 2019 - Maplewood Grange: “NO” Potluck, Meeting 4:30pm (with snacks) .
Meeting Adjourned: at 6:35pm with the “Closing of the Grange” ritual.
Respectfully Submitted
Betty Chipps
Secretary
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