​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:23 PM, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, October 30, 2022.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
ROLL CALL:  Members present:  9                                                                                 (Quorum = 7)
Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley, Don Sether, Roberta Elders, Vicki Pounds, Betty Chipps, Sandy Shew, Kathie Femrite, and Doug Femrite
 
Visitation:  (none)              Guest:  none                        Members acting Pro-Temp:  N/A
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley) – Troy Bayless. 
Dan, JoAnn and Betty worked the Pumpkin Painting tables (grange downstairs) which was concurrent with the ‘family/church fellowship’ Harvest Party Fundraiser organized by Troy Bayless.  Dan got a chance to talk to and work closer with Troy at the October 23rd Fundraiser.  All three of us interacted with the family,  Dan got to knowTroy better, found things in common and is pleased to recommend Troy Bayless for Grange membership. 


The official ‘voting box’ was utilized for casting our votes (cubes=reject, balls=elect) 
Grange Overseer, Don Sether, advised  vote was unanimous for acceptance of Troy Bayless for Grange membership.
 
MINUTES  (Secretary): 
The September 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes were posted to the Grange website.on October 30.  September Minutes will be presented to the membership, for approval, at the November 27th meeting.
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Two party rentals on the books, several cancellations.  Chaps, Zumba, Gamers and Scouts still have long term contracts. 
 
October 23rd, Pumpkin Party -  Poor attendance as usual but valuable in other ways.  Dan got rid of his pumpkins!
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):  
Camera system installation - priority…have been trying to get back to camera install.
Rear water Faucet (in progress) - Plumbing still awaits connection.
Front ramp needing paint again - needs sanded, primed and paint applied.
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas.
Repainting under eaves of hall – Contract project?
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished
 
 
AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) – No Report
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary, Betty Chipps)  – No Report
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – collecting for Portland Rescue Mission the following:  warm clothing, socks and blankets; toiletries; and ‘new’ toys only.  TO BE COLLECTED NEXT MEETING.
 
(Dan Keeley):  This year’s National Grange Convention Community Service project is supporting the Eddy House. The mission of the Eddy House is to work with homeless and at-risk youth to develop the life and job skills necessary for sustainable independence. There are several ways that you can help and support this project.  See Patrons Change newsletter.
 
 
EDUCATION  (Dan Keeley) – The Oregonian/OregonLive asked the three leading candidates for governor, Kotek, Johnson and Drazan, to explain how they would hold themselves and Oregon schools accountable for producing better outcomes for students:
 
Oregon schools produce mediocre results, as measured by test scores, graduation rates, college-going rates and the like. That’s true despite a huge increase in spending. What specifically would you do to ensure better outcomes for Oregon’s children?
 
Kotek:  “I will direct the education department to proactively hold school districts accountable for the promises of the Student Success Act and their community-driven plans to expand career and technical education, mental health supports and more.
“I will demand transparent data about student outcomes, stronger monitoring, and additional
support for struggling districts. Given what some of the recent data is showing, we will need to focus on reading by third grade.
“Oregon can increase graduation rates without lowering standards. I have always supported maintaining rigorous standards, but we don’t need to layer on more standardized testing beyond what’s necessary to monitor student progress.”
Johnson: “Despite spending billions more on K-12 education each year, Oregon schools continue to shortchange too many children. We’ve become better at legalizing drugs than graduating kids from high school.  “I will immediately restore academic standards and graduation requirements. I will respect local control of our schools so parents’ and teachers’ voices can be heard. I will demand accountability for per pupil spending and improvements in student achievement.
“When necessary, I’ll take on the teachers’ union to put students’ needs first.  I’ll give parents more options for their children’s education, including charter schools, home schooling and career and technical education opportunities.”
Drazan: “The decision to eliminate basic graduation standards cheapened the value of an Oregon education and set our kids up for failure in the real world. So too did the decision to suspend testing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We cannot expect to make progress if there are no standards and no way to measure whether our students are keeping up.  I will restore graduation requirements, ensure there is an appropriate level of testing for academic achievement (while maintaining parents’ rights to opt out) and invest in targeted supports that help students who are struggling get back on par with their peers.”
 
MEMBERSHIP REPORT  (Betty Chipps):  No Report
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – Issues defining the Oregon governor’s race  include homelessness, crime, gun safety, drug use, climate change, affordable housing and the state’s Democratic leadership, a poll commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive shows.
Other issues that have risen  in national prominence, including abortion and inflation, do not appear to be playing a major role.
Voters who’ve lined up behind the two leading candidates, Republican Christine Drazan and Democrat Tina Kotek, have distinctively different world views, the poll, conducted by Portland firm DHM Research, found.
 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – Pomona Grange is our ‘county’ Grange and political arm. 
 
Also, here is the Zoom link for National Grange staff member Amanda’s “Sunday Sharing Session” for October 2 at 7:30.  An open session geared toward answering any questions and sharing what works. 


Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89212525472?pwd=UU1VMGk0RGYwVU5QdmxidHlQOTJaQT09
 
 
SECRETARY REPORT  (Betty Chipps)
 
The 2022 3rd Quarterly (financial) Report ended 9/30/2022 and developed a payable to OSG of $94.03 plus $1 Welcoming Ceremony for new member.  The Q3-2022 Quarterly report Dues - status below: 

• Dues for 18 total members for a payable of $202.50, 
• Less Life Membership investment income of $ (108.47) = credit carryover from Q2.
• Three (3) Regular meetings were held in the 3rd Quarter,2022
  (Membership attendance, each meeting:  JULY 24 = 9,  AUG 28 = 7  and  SEPT 25 = 8.

• Date Report approved:  October 30, 2022
• Answered  three questions::

Is your Grange current with the Oregon Secretary of State-Corporation filing?                   YES
Has your Grange Secured Bonding for the coming year (due to OSG 12/15/22)?               YES
Have you updated your membership list and returned a copy to OSG office (enclosed)?   YES
 
Don Sether moved to approve and send in payment ($95.03) for the 2022 3rd Quarter Report, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carried (VSO).  Maplewood subordinate Grange Seal was affixed, Q3-2022 report was signed by Secretary and Master, Dan Keeley.
 
TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds):
The OCTOBER Treasurer’s Report  (emailed 10/28/22) had an opening balance of $8,906.26 on  September 26 and on October 30 reflected an ending balance of $9,811.65.  Vicki noted rental numbers will fuel down over the holidays.   Dan asked for questions/comments regarding the report?  Hearing none, the report was ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy Ferriss - absent)
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike rodeo idea – scouts troop not available.
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley) – None
 
NEW BUSINESS

1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS:  

BILLS presented  for reimbursement to Dan Keeley:  
Mower part                $93.00
                        Paper towels               48.24
                        Toilet paper                 90.85
Sub-total:    $232.09
Side-Door Deadbolt:              21.99  (Ace Hardware)
Vacuum Belt                 7.98  (Newberg Sew & Vac)
TOTAL         $262.06
           
Don Sether moved to pay the bills, Betty Chipps seconded, motion carries, VSO.

1. Home school group’s “Family Fellowship” Harvest Party Fundraiser  (Dan Keeley):

Troy Bayless and family had a fundraiser/harvest party on Oct 23.  Attendance was sparse but those who came were impressed and indicated they would come again next year.  Troy indicated his family would try again next year and see if attendance improves.  If not, the fund raiser would be dropped.   Maplewood’s pumpkin decorating attendance was similarly sparse but did support the Bayless fundraiser for Aurora EMS.  Dan Keeley will likely sponsor one more pumpkin decorating event to continue the support of a fellow member and worthy fund raiser.
 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM  – WHILE IN FAITH AND IN HOPE THIS WORLD MAY DISAGREE, ALL MANKIND IS CONCERNED IN CHARITY.
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS (Dan Keeley) – None reported.
 
GOOD OF THE ORDER  (Dan Keeley)
 –The spirit of liberty is the spirit which  is not too sure that it is right.  (Judge Learned Hand)
 
–  Patriotism is supporting your country all the time but your government only when they deserve it.  (Mark Twain)
 
 – Letter dated September 25, 2022 from Rental Housing Maintenance Service, Inc. (RHMS)  provided a 30-Day Notice to terminate Maplewood Lease and enclosed a $100 check for last month’s rent.  RHMS advised they were more-than-happy with the Grange relationship, however, their Canby office was now available.
 
 
NEXT Meeting:   Discussion of conflict between November meeting and Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  Moved, seconded and passed to postpone the meeting and combine it with the December meeting on Sunday, December 18, 2022  at  3:30pm 
 
Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 4:50 PM.



                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary

​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:36 PM, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, August 28, 2022, with the Opening of the Grange reading.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
ROLL CALL:  Members present:  7                                                                                 (Quorum = 7)
Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley,  Don Sether, Vicki Pounds, Betty Chipps, Sandy Shew and Roberta Elders.
 
Guest:  Sue Harrel, member Chaps and Petticoats                  Visitation:  (none)                          
 
Members acting Pro-Temp:   JoAnn Keeley as Chaplain & Gatekeeper
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley) – None.
 
MINUTES  (Secretary): 
The Minutes of July 24, 2022 Regular Meeting were emailed to members today, August 28th.  Dan asked if members had reviewed the Minutes and were there any comments or corrections?  Hearing none, the Minutes were approved as presented.
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary, Betty Chipps)  –  No Report 
 
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Four party rentals on the books.  Rentals have been very slow this summer.  It may be some of the decline comes from enforcement of noise regulations. Chaps, Zumba, Rental Housing Maintenance, Gamers and Scouts still have long term contracts.  Another scout troop has expressed interest.
 
Hall additions –  Lock installed.  Outside faucet plumbing has not been started.  Looks like I will be placing the pipe alongside existing plumbing under the counter.  Too many obstacles in the ceiling.
 
Targeting camera installation before next party on Oct.1. 
 
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):  
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas.
Repainting under eves of hall – Contract project?
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished
 
 
AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) – Big problems with water in Klamath Falls area.  Endangered Species Act (ESA) and treaties with tribes in the area interpreted to require 4138’ Upper Klamath lake level be maintained as well as flows for Salmon in Klamath River.  This has not left any water for farming or the bird refuges.  Farms have high value crops planted that will die without water.  Tribes say their C’waam sucker fish won’t survive another year of low water in upper Klamath Lake.  Marshland used by waterfowl is drying up and won’t support birds this year.  Are taxpayers responsible for bailing out the farmers losses?  Is taking out  irongate dam a fix or a disaster?  More info: https://shutdownfedup.org/klamath-basin-water-crisis-2022/
 
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary):  No Report   
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – No report
 
EDUCATION   (Dan Keeley) – Don Sether reported at Molalla School some want masks, some don’t  - one female Teacher is not enforcing.
 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – Sen. Betsy Johnson has turned in her signatures and will be on the ballot for governor in November.  With major financial backing from timber and construction interests, Johnson has reported over $10.5 million in contributions, according to 8/25/22 state campaign finance summaries. Kotek has raised about $7.6 million, while Drazan has totaled about $6.3 million.  There are two other minor party candidates as well.  A perfect race for ranked choice voting, wish it was here now. 
 
Voting district look up site – Requires your address https://geo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=af20f4fe9f1f4be0b68c668f6ab3ba43&find=25480%2520S%2520OR-99E%252C%2520Aurora%252C%2520OR%252C%252097002%252C%2520USA
 
Results for Maplewood:  Congress Dist 5, OR. Senate Dist 9, OR House Dist. 18,
 
 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – Pomona will sponsor two candidate forums October 10, at the  Abernathy Grange for Clackamas Co. Commission and Clerk candidates.  Volunteers needed for advertising.  Note that National office has open Membership meeting on 3rd Tuesdays at 5:30 PM local time.  Can access through the National Grange website or I can email a link.
 
Clackamas County Fair Display/Booth – Report (Betty Chipps):  Maplewood #662 Booth was set up August 14 and Judging was posted the evening of August 15.  We did not take a ribbon, however, Don Sether was impressed by our booth.  Maplewood’s chosen theme  “Roots in the Past,  Still Growing Grange in 2022” was full of examples.  .JoAnn’s cardboard Tree was great for display of old articles/pictures, while the other half of the booth displayed boughten & hand-made canned foods, pictures, a metallic fire blanket, etc. on a table.  Much thanks to our Committee. 
 
Clackamas Cookie Booth – Report (Dan Keeley):   POMONA Grange served Cookies at the Clackamas County Fair August 16 - 20.  Maplewood Grange provided five volunteers to work the Cookie Booth on two different days.  .Yum!
 

TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds):
The AUGUST Treasurer’s Report  (emailed 8/25/22) had an opening balance of $9,332.14  on July 25 and on August 24 reflected an ending balance of $8,621.67.  Utilities increased and Heat Pump was serviced ($435).  Dan asked for questions/comments regarding the report?  Hearing none, the report was ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy Ferriss - absent)
 
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike Rodeo idea.
Dan will give a call to Mindy Ferriss - might be a good Eagle Scout project.
 
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley)
 

1. Tonight, August 28, is the last FREE August-Sunday Community Night:  The last reservation is a Block Party hosted by Betty Chipps beginning 5:00 PM.
               - Finger-food are served downstairs, and moves upstairs for Intro to Sq. Dance.

 

1. Used Clothing Shed Proposal  with St. Pauly Textile has been declined.
   
   
2. Stanley Steamer proposal (JoAnn Keeley) – Hall downstairs benches and both bathrooms tiled-floors need steam cleaned (last service was $432).
   
   JoAnn moved to hire Stanley Steamer to steam-clean benches (upstairs & downstairs) and both bathroom tiled-floors, Don Sether seconded, motion carried.

 
 
NEW BUSINESS

1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS:  

BILLS presented  for reimbursement to Dan Keeley:
Website                                                                      $  49.00
Bungee cords for projector screen                                          2.50
                        Greenpointe – floor maintenance material                       193.14
                        Conduit hangers for water line                                     8.55
                        Fittings for water line                                                                54.74
                        Pipe for water line                                                       124.02
                                                                                    TOTAL:          $ 431.95
                                   
Don Sether moved to pay the bills, JoAnn Keeley seconded, motion carries, VSO.


 

1. Log Cabin at State Fair (Dan Keeley) – Volunteers needed August 26 - Sept. 4 (contact State Office or Jay Sexton.  Hour slots are:  10 -1  (Dan/JoAnn volunteer Tuesday AM),

1-4 PM or 4-7 PM.  
 

1. Painting the Soffits under Roof – Contract project?    Dan noted under-the-roof is quite high up.  Dan asked if contractor hired for this project  (likely $1,200 - $1,500)?

 
Don Sether suggested hold-off contacting a contractor, at this time, Vicki seconded, members agreed VSO.
 
 

1. Molalla Grange (Don Sether):   September 28th –  Fourth Degree at 3:00 PM, 6:30 Dinner (benefits the youth), 7:30 PM is Fifth Degree.

 
 
 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM – IT SHALL BE AN ABIDING PRINCIPLE WITH US TO RELIEVE ANY OF OUR OPPRESSED AND SUFFERING MEMBERS BY ANY REASONABLE MEANS AT OUR COMMAND.  (Quote made in the degree Ceremony)
 
Maplewood does not do much in this regard.  Chaps and Petticoats received a HOPE Village request.
 
 
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS (Dan Keeley) – None reported.
 
 
GOOD OF THE ORDER:  It is always a risk to speak to the press, they are likely to report what you say!   (Hubert Humphrey)
 
 
NEXT Meeting:   Sunday, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022  at an earlier time:  3:30pm 

Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 4:15 PM, with the “Closing of the Grange” reading.



                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary

​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:35 PM, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday July 24, 2022.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
ROLL CALL:  Members present:  9                                                                                          (Quorum = 7)
Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley,  Don Sether, Vicki Pounds, Betty Chipps, Kathie Femrite, Doug Femrite, Sandy Shew and Roberta Elders,
 
 Guest:  (none)            Visitation:  (none)                                          Members acting Pro-Temp:   N/A
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley) – None.
 
MINUTES  (Secretary): 
Two months of meeting Minutes, June 26 and May 22, 2022,  were emailed to members on July 20th.  Dan asked if members had reviewed both sets of Minutes and were there any comments or corrections?  Hearing none, the Minutes will be approved as presented.
 
SECRETARY REPORT  (Betty Chipps)
 
The Q2-2022 Quarterly (financial) report, ended 6/30/2022, and developed a credit/receivable due Maplewood - credit shall be applied to Q3-2022 Quarterly report for $(108.47) - status below: 

• Dues for 18 total members for a payable of $202.50, 
• Less Life Membership investment income of (310.97) for a credit carried over of $(108.47).
• Three (3) Regular meetings were held in the 2nd Quarter, 2022

(Membership attendance each meeting:  APRIL 24 = 6,  MAY 22 = 8  and  JUNE 26 = 5 (only)..

• Date Report approved:  JULY 24, 2022
• Answered  two questions:: 
  Have you completed the filing of the 2021 Electronic IRS form 990-N (e-postcard)?   YES

Please submit a completed Form 990-N which has Accepted in the “Status column?   (Enclosed)
 
Don Sether moved to approve the 2nd Quarter Report, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carried (VSO).  Maplewood subordinate Grange Seal was affixed, Q2-2022 report was signed by Secretary and Master, Dan Keeley
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Five party rentals on the books (down 1) plus Chaps, Zumba, Rental Housing Maintenance, Gamers and Scouts have long term contracts. 
 
Hall additions – Materials have arrived.  Installation will occur when Dan can catch up on orchard work. 
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):   Currently watering rear-lawn! (9 hose resets)
            Dance hall floor re-oiling – done for 2022!
Front doors are coming apart at the bottom, need new lock, glued and painted – done!
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas.
Repainting under eaves of hall
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished
 
 AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) – The Pacific Northwest stands to lose more than half a million acres of farmland to urban sprawl by 2040 unless cities make smarter development choices, according to a new report by the American Farmland Trust.
The report, "Farms Under Threat 2040: Choosing an Abundant Future," also highlights threats to farmland by rising sea levels due to climate change, and the accelerated expansion of solar projects needed to meet zero-carbon energy mandates.
 
Additional research by ‘1000 Friends of Oregon’ identifies a 10-point plan to protect Oregon’s farmland entitled “Death by 1000 Cuts.”
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary):  See last page   
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – No report.
 
EDUCATION   (Dan Keeley) – School nurses, a thing of the past?
 
BOTHELL, Wash. — When Deb Murphy became a school nurse in the Northshore School District 
28 years ago, she was prepared for the daily adventure in an elementary school.
But nothing could prepare her and other educators for what the pandemic would bring. 
Like most occupations, the role of school nurses has transformed.  Now, the daily routine involves COVID calls home and the frequent nasal swab.
 
Much to the dismay of students and teachers past and present, their beloved school nurse has now decided to retire.  When word spread, the notes came pouring in, begging her not to go.
"They are so sweet," Murphy said, sorting through a box of handwritten letters. "I tell them, it's OK that I go.  I'm going to be okay, and so are you."  After 28 years, her reputation of being a kind, gentle soul had spread throughout the district. And on her last day, the line of children and teachers waiting to say goodbye was long. "I'm so lucky," Murphy said. "I have so many great memories to draw on."
 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) –
Looks like a busy ballot next time around!  Petitions that will likely be on the next ballot, on November 8, 2022
 

1.  A measure aimed at deterring legislative walkouts by disqualifying lawmakers from seeking re-election if they have 10 or more unexcused absences during a legislative session.
2.  Declaring health care a right under the Oregon Constitution.  There is a legislative committee currently trying to work out what a system to provide universal health care would look like and what would constitute health care as required under the proposed constitutional right.
3.  Remove constitutional language allowing slavery, known as "involuntary servitude," as a punishment for crime.
4.  This measure would limit ammunition magazines to 10 rounds each. In addition to the limit, the measure would require people to undergo classroom and live-fire training before they obtain a firearms permit, and complete background checks. (Current law allows a purchaser to obtain a gun even if the check is incomplete after three days; the measure would compel the check to be completed.) It appears the measure would pass constitutional muster under the Harms decision of the US Supreme Court.

In addition, a federal tax proposal is generating protests by the Ag. Community and “small business” interests who are voicing opposition to two key changes to the tax code that may become part of a new budget reconciliation bill in Congress.  In a letter to House and Senate leaders, nearly 200 organizations expressed their concerns about Senate lawmakers wanting to expand the current 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) to non-corporate taxpayers and extend the “excess business loss limitation.”  This would limit businesses ability to use current losses to offset previous taxes paid
 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – Website revamp has begun.  Dan admits WordPress application is not his favorite. 
 
Clackamas Pomona will sponsor an in-person Forum (maybe  two):  Commissioner race and County Clerk race.  Vicki has worked with the current Clackamas County Clerk, Sherri Hall, and reported a print error (blurred barcodes) related to May’s Ballot count issue was not Sherry’s fault.  She handled the mechanics of the Ballot count error, according to protocol, by meeting with the Republican and Democrat chairs to advise them.
 
Clackamas County Fair Display/Booth – Report (Betty Chipps):   Betty and JoAnn  met 7/13 – and chose Maplewood’s theme:  Roots in the Past,  Still Growing Grange in 2022.  Old pictures we pulled from the archive files and “new” prints/props were discussed.   JoAnn has an idea for making a tree from which prints would hang.  Next meeting is July 26.
 
Clackamas Cookie Booth – Report (Dan Keeley):  Cookie dough will be made with Pam Furlan this Saturday, July 30th, 10:00 AM at Clarke’s Grange.
 
TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds):
The JULY Treasurer’s Report  (emailed 7/21/22) had an opening balance of $9,903.69  on June 27 and on July 24 reflected an ending balance of $9,332.14 – Drop in balance was influenced by Grange improvements ($596.98).   Vicki noted a refund check dated last month was recorded  in July month.
Dan asked for questions/comments regarding the report?  Hearing none, the report was ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy Ferriss - absent)
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike Rodeo idea.
Dan will talk with Mindy Ferriss:  a good Eagle Scout project.
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley)

1. Grange Spring Cleaning:  Dan asked if there are any problems or continuing needs?  No

 

1. Chaps FREE Dance Night proposal for August Sundays is being advertised. 

Last reservation received for AUGUST 28th - Block Party hosted by Betty Chipps.
            - Begins with finger-food served downstairs, then moves upstairs for Intro to Sq. Dance.
 

1. Used Clothing Shed Proposal:  
   St. Pauly Textile has ruined clothing manufacturers in Africa (vendors cannot compete).
   Maintenance involved:  will take more effort in the sort/fold of items (before pickup).

 
NEW BUSINESS

1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS:  

BILLS presented  for reimbursement to Dan Keeley:
Camera System                       $439.99 
Combination Door Lock            129.00
Projector Screen                         27.99
                        TOTAL:            $596.98  Paid Ck#2280

            Fertilizer for lawn            64.70
Paper towels                   63.70
Paper towels                   85.78  quantity went up (await refund for 1/box)
Misc. supplies                    8.98
Ant bait                               5.98
Bath cleaner                     5.99
Fridge shelf                     19.77
            Spring cleaning eats       48.94
                        sub-total:         $303.84
Heat Pump repair                    435.00
                                    TOTAL:             $738.84

Vicki Pounds moved to pay the bills ($738.84), Don Sether seconded, motion carries.
 

1. Molalla Grange (Don Sether):   September 28th –  Fourth Degree at 3:00 PM, 6:30 Dinner (benefits the youth), 7:30 PM is Fifth Degree. 
2. Rear Water Faucet:  Currently the Fescue (rear) lawn is being wateed via a hose that runs from the front faucet along the Eastside of the building and connects to a timer. 

Dan suggests a faucet needs to be installed at the back of the grange.  The proposal is to run a pipe from the water tank, along the ceiling and exit through a hole in the wall.  Dan requests a budget for the rear water faucet install.


Don Sether moved to budget $150 for a new line, Kathie seconded for a faucet on the rear end of the building, motion passes VSO.
 
 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM – Guard against selfishness.
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS (Dan Keeley):  None reported.



GOOD OF THE ORDER:  The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat. 
( Lily Tomlin, American comedienne)
 
NEXT Meeting:   Sunday, AUGUST 28, 2022  at an earlier time:  3:30pm   (Vicki plans a later arrival)

Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 5:35 PM.


                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary
 

​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday June 26, 2022.
 
ROLL CALL:  Members present:  5                                                                                          (Quorum = 7)
Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley,  Betty Chipps, Vicki Pounds, and Roberta Elders.
 
 Guest:  (none)            Visitation:  (none)                                          Members acting Pro-Temp:   N/A
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley) – None presented.
 
MINUTES  (Secretary): 
The May 22, 2022 Minutes were not yet available.
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary):  OSG Correspondence dated June 14, 2022 from Susan Noah, Master:

1. Second Quarter OSG Report:  to be presented at July’s meeting and will include $310.97 credit for Lifetime Membership income earned and will offset 2nd quarterly dues expense to OSG.
2. The second-annual Matching Grant Program application and forms were received.  Grant period opens July 1 and application must be postmarked by 9/1/22. 

 
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Six party rentals on the books plus Chaps, Zumba, Rental Housing Maintenance, Gamers and Scouts have long term contracts. 
 
Area over the sewer pipe has been regraded, next job will be to place a load of gravel there and around back.  Poles to keep traffic off the new grass have been placed but need to be nailed down.
 
Hall additions – Cameras and screen are in, lock has been ordered.  Shawn volunteered, in April, to help on installation - first, however, Dan must catch up on orchard work.  Spare pump will be ordered soon.
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):
Dance hall floor re-oiling.
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas.
Front doors are coming apart at the bottom, and need to be glued and painted.
Repainting under  eaves of hall.
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished.
 
 
AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) –  Looking more and more likely that there will be food shortages this winter in several areas, overseas as well as some parts of South America.  (Africa - in Somalia, alone, one-million people may starve.)  Prices of staple foods such as grains that poor countries can afford have never been higher (i.e. five years ago Wheat was $5/bushel, today it is $15/bushel). 
 
Unfortunately input prices such as labor, fuel and fertilizer have also soared.  Ag income for this crop year is likely to be higher than last year but not by a lot.  Hazelnuts and other specialty crop prices have not kept up with input prices and margins there are shrinking.
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – Maplewood’s  “Keep Oregon Warm” clothing donations were turned in at the OSG Convention in Talent.  JoAnn received a Customer Service Award at Convention.  Another Aurora IOOF Cemetery clean-up day will be planned when the weather turns decent.
 
EDUCATION   (Dan Keeley) – Continued turmoil in Newberg’s board meetings seems to be spreading. 
Dan read about several other districts that have been dealing with turmoil rooted in our current politics.  It has been widely reported that a significant number of teachers are so tired of the conflicts that they will be leaving the profession (survey reported almost 30% likely to leave).
 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – Ranked choice voting is being promoted by Oregon RCV at https://www.oregonrcv.org   A measure is possible at the next election.  Our resolution on that subject was voted down at state convention 35 to 36.

MEMBERSHIP  (Betty Chipps) – Member dues of $45 received from Stacie Bernert.  Two remaining memberships yet to be received.
 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – Website revamp will begin next week.  Web address is:  https://www.grange.org/clackamasor1/

Next POMONA meeting is JULY 24th at Frogpond Grange – 10 AM, potluck picnic is at Noon.
 
Clackamas County Fair Booth – Report (Betty Chipps):  Committee met 6/18/22 – three committee members present:  Betty, Mindy and Roberta.
CCF Booth Theme:  “See the Old and New in 2022” … WHAT should our Maplewood theme be?

Members, Renters, Businesses & Activities at Maplewood:   please  help -  need pictures to complete the Tri-fold Poster Board, which represents the current Grange in AG Farms, Store Fronts (Mt.Hope Farms:  Mike, Laura, Samuel & Mason), Grange Activities:  Zumba,  Sq.Dance, Scouts, Gamers(?), quilters(?), Businesses:  Rental Housing Maintenance, etc. 


Samples needed for our Maplewood Grange Booth at the Clackamas Fair/Horning Hall (set-up) August 14th, such as:  quilt blocks, jams/spreads, hazelnuts, hay bales on farm, etc.  would help complete our Booth. 
 
The ideas are coming together, however, we have a lot to assemble in a short period of time (one month) .
 

TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds):
The JUNE Treasurer’s Report  (emailed on 6/25/22) had an opening balance of $7,983.95 on May 23 and on June 26  reflected an ending balance of $9,903.69.   Dan asked for any questions or comments regarding the report?  Hearing none, the report will be ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy Ferriss - absent)
 
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike Rodeo idea.
Betty Chipps suggested perhaps Mindy Ferriss and the Scouts would take this on as a project.  Dan will present the idea to Mindy.
 
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Dan Keeley)

1. Today’s Grange Spring Cleaning:  Dan asked if there are any problems or continuing needs?  JoAnn would like to call the upholstery cleaning service, Stanley Steamer, to clean the Hall benches.

 

1. Grange sponsored Charity CONCERT – Romanian musicians canceled (moving out of state).  Anyone know of another band? 

 

1. Chaps FREE Dance Night proposal for August Sundays is being advertised. Dan asked, is the proposal being restricted to Square Dancing?  No!

• One reservation received for AUGUST 7th from North Marion Fellowship Church 
  - Begins with food served downstairs, then moves upstairs for Introduction to Sq. Dance.

 

• Scott Zinser filled out a contract for Insurance purposes, under Caller Lab, which covers all persons who come through the door.

 

1. AUDIT Report for 2021  … pending.

 

NEW BUSINESS

1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS:  

 
BILLS presented  for reimbursement to Dan Keeley:
Camera System                       $439.99 
Combination Door Lock            129.00
Projector Screen                         27.99
                        sub-total:         $596.98  Part of May 22 budget approved for $1,850-$2,100 max.


Pending a quorum, approval of the following expenses was deferred for reimbursement:
Fertilizer for Lawn                        64.70
            Paper Towels                             127.40
            Deadbolt Misc. Supplies                8.98
            Ant Bait                                         5.98
            Bathroom Cleaner                        5.99
            Refrigerator Shelf                      19.77
                                    TOTAL:            $232.82
           
Chris Burk, heat pump repair, approx. $400 - pending receipts include:  Contactor replaced, Capacitor added and unit was serviced.
 
 

1.  Used Clothing Shed proposal - St. Pauly Textile, Inc. (Dan Keeley)

Per Dan Keeley’s  May 28, 2022 email:  Jennifer Chase contacted me and requested a place to put one of their donation sheds.  We said no last time they asked, but rentals have gotten busy enough that I am at Maplewood often enough that taking care of the shed wouldn’t be a big deal now. 
Question is whether the concept is good for Maplewood and good for those getting the donated clothing. 
 
INFO:  Willamette Grange had a positive experience with the program, and St. Pauly Textiles is wanting  to partner with other Oregon Granges.
Process:  Donations are retrieved from the clothing shed and distributed  overseas, which does not benefit local persons.  Then the  clothing/materials are then washed, sorted and distributed, which competes with foreign textile industries.    Other Pro/Cons:  The clothing shed does take up parking space.   Inside the shed needs to be serviced/organized weekly.  JoAnn, C.S., thinks Maplewood does not have the traffic to support the effort. 
 
ToeDraggers have one of these sheds.  Betty spoke with the President, Diana Gray, who shared a down-side:  maintenance is required weekly to keep piled boxes away from the drop site.
 
Vicki recalled, from the May meeting, that Sandy Shew was enthused to have one of these sheds and said she would contact the vendor.  No one knows if she did so.  Dan volunteered to speak with Sandy and get some answers or determine her passion to take charge of the program.
 

1. Chaps and Petticoats vinyl sign 3’ x 4’ advertising:

Betty brought up Chaps plans for lesson signage.  There are several things to work out.

• We need to be considerate of the Zumba sign to make sure we don’t block its visual access.
• If we choose to have a sign we stake into the ground, we need to have someone come out and locate telephone, electrical or other wiring.  It is free, just needs to be scheduled
• Any sign cannot block the view of the highway for people leaving the parking lot.  The metal sign that exists meets ODOT regulations.
• If the banner is mounted on the metal sign, the dimension may need to be modified.

 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM 
“Prune idle thoughts and sinful suggestions, and thus keep your passions within due bounds and prevent your fancy from leading you astray after the vanities and vices of the world.”  (OSG Second Degree Master/President’s speech)
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS (Dan Keeley):
Doug Femrite over-extended himself working yesterday, thus will take today to recoup. 


GOOD OF THE ORDER:  The errand of life is to be able to understand as many perspectives as you can.  (John Darnielle, musician and novelist)
 
NEXT Meeting:   SUN, JULY 28, 2022  time:  4:30pm

Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 5:18 PM.


                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps, Secretary

​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:35 PM, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday May 22, 2022 with the Flag Salute and reading the “Opening of the Grange Ritual.”
 
ROLL CALL:  Members present:  8                                                                                          (Quorum = 7)
Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley, Don Sether, Betty Chipps, Vicki Pounds, Kathie Femrite, Doug Femrite and Mindy Ferriss.
 
 Guest:  (none)            Visitation:  (none)                                          Members acting Pro-Temp:   N/A
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley) – None
 
MINUTES  (Secretary): 
The April 24, 2022 Minutes were emailed to members today, May 22nd. and previously placed on our website.  Hearing no comments or corrections, the Minutes will stand as presented.
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary):  See last page
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Six party rentals on the books plus Chaps, Zumba, Rental Housing Maintenance, Gamers and Scouts have long term contracts. 
 
Area over the sewer pipe has been regraded, next job will be to place a load of gravel there and around back.  Poles to keep traffic off the new grass have been placed but need to be nailed down.
 
Heat pump was inspected.  A relay and capacitor were replaced and upgraded.  Waiting for the bill.
 
Sink pump has been oiled and has quit squeaking, for now.  Pump is obsolete and parts are not available.  Discussion:  A new unit is between $700 (APM pump) and $1300 (Moyno pump) without a motor.
            HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):
Spring Cleaning Day:  June 26th at 10 AM.
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas.
Front doors are coming apart at the bottom, and need to be glued and painted.
Front door lock
Camera system (with WiFi)
Repainting under eaves of hall.
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished.
 
AGRICULTURE  (Don Sether) – Wheat prices highest ever - if one has any stored, now is the time to sell.  Hay is the highest ever to buy & supply is low partly due to the water shortage. 
High wheat & hay market prices are offset with extremely high fertilizer & fuel prices. 
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – On May 11th, worked one-half day on headstones and paths cleared around headstones at Meridian (Oddfellows) Cemetery.
EDUCATION   (Dan Keeley):  No report.
 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – Primary election is over.   Dan set a new record - didn’t pick one winner.  Kurt Schrader has retired.

MEMBERSHIP  (Betty Chipps) – Await dues from three members - fee is $45/person..
 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – Clackamas POMONA Cookie Booth is on - present volunteers include:  Dan/JoAnn, Betty/Terry, Roberta and Kathie/Doug Femrite.  Horning Hall Display Booth is on.

Twelve (12) resolutions were reviewed:  Three rejected, three modified and 6 approved.  Website revamp still waiting for input from members - will proceed after July meeting.

• Next POMONA meeting is JULY 24th at Frogpond Grange – 10 AM, potluck picnic is at Noon.

 
Warner Grange is doing an award ceremony on June 5th, then Draping the Charter around 2:00pm.


 
CLACKAMAS COUNTY FAIR BOOTH – Report (Betty Chipps):  Registration has been filed at the Event Center.  Booth Committee (Betty, Mindy, Roberta, Dan/JoAnn) will meet June 18, 7:00 PM downstairs.
Dan suggests perhaps the committee could incorporate the Heirloom poster board in the program.
For scheduling Mindy leaves August 6th, returns August 14.
 

TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds - absent):
The MAY Treasurer’s Report  (emailed on 5/20/22) had an opening balance of $7,600.74 on April 25, and reflected an ending balance of $7,983.95 on May 22nd.   Dan asked for any questions or comments regarding the report?  Hearing none, the report will be ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy & Shawn Ferriss) – Scouts hiking Smith Rock (Eastern OR) June 24-26.
 
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike Rodeo  (Spring.2022)
 On hold until Keeley crop needs are met, unless someone else has a desire to chair this project.
 
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

1. Spring cleaning day:  JUNE 26th at 10 AM – any particular end time?   4:00pm suggested.

 

1. CONCRETE BARRIERS (Kathie Femrite):  Kathie checked into placing the Barriers around the Sign that advertises activities at the Grange.  She does not recommend cement Barriers as it would open up liability:   should a vehicle leave 99E, traveling 55-mph, and clip the top of the concrete the road-sign would get damaged anyway.

 

1. Hall additions  (Dan Keeley):  Dan has checked into costs - need to decide on a budget for:

electronic combination-lock(s), projector screen, security cameras, and spare sink pump.


3a.  Electronic Combination-Lock for the front door:  A Schlage programmable lock
(not WiFi capable) with 75 possible combinations - costs:                                        $ 275 - 280
WiFi capable combination Door Lock:                                                            $  550
 
3b.  Projector/movie screen (portable-fabric, fancy one is 10 ft. wide for $26):                  $ 30
                                   
3c.  Indoor Security cameras and recorder (neither have a monitor):
Montavue (China) with Terabyte HD storage (harder to service)                                         $270
Other option “Real Link” –  same as Warner Grange’s system                      $ 560
   (Wifi - canby covers, installed volunteered by Shawn Ferriss,
    4 camera system - more expensive but can unlock remotely)
 
3d.  Spare Sink Pump:
APM brand Pump (with ½-horse motor), from CA - in stock and parts available:                $700
Moyno Pump (China, without motor):                                                                       $1.300
Another supplier is Granger pump:                                                                $1,000
 
Vicki asks, how about replacing the pump and maybe the old pump will be the back-up?
 
                                                            Sub-Total (bolded):  $550 + 30 + 560 + 700  =  $1.840
Another possibility go with Granger pump not APM  =  $2,140
 
Dan called for a motion regarding the recommended budget:
Betty moved to budget $1,850 - $2,100 for items 3a - 3d in Hall additions, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carried, VSO.
 

1. AUDIT Report for 2021 - reminder acknowledged … still to do.

 

NEW BUSINESS

1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS:  
   BILLS presented  for payment:

• $19.98 total Reimbursement to Dan Keeley – for light bulbs and garbage bags.

 

1. CHAPS and PETTICOATS SOCIAL DANCE proposal:

Chaps President, Ian Craig, is proposing a FREE (Group) Western Social Dance Night, at the Grange, each Sunday night (four) in the month of August from 5-7pm, by reservation only.   Objective:  introduce the Grange and Square Dance to the community and promote SD Lessons which begin in September. 

Dan asked did Chaps want the Grange to co-sponsor this event?  Answer:  Certainly welcome.
Dan asked in the event of an accident, how was the insurance handled ( through the Oregon State SD Federation)?   Vicki discussed how insurance was handled, when Chaps had Lesson nights, was through sign-up sheets obtaining contact name, number and pertinent information.  Grange liability insurance offers coverage for Grange sponsored events (like an Open House), though each renter must name Grange as additional Insured.  Dan will pursue insurance questions with the SD Federation.
Betty Chipps motioned to allow Chaps and Petticoats to use the Grange and host (along with Maplewood) a (Group) Social Dance FREE Night each Sunday in August from 5-7pm, Mindy Ferriss seconded, motion carries (VSO).
 
Maplewood will promote in the Grange Bulletin, just need the advertising write up by June 10.

1. Does GRANGE want to sponsor a ‘CHARITY CONCERT’?  (Dan Keeley)
   Dan met, at Safeway, a Violin player earning money for family still in Romania.  His family are immigrants from Romania, his Dad plays an Accordion and Guitar - together they are a mini band.  Dan proposed a concert at the Grange (possibly mid-June or July) on a Sunday.  The family would get one-half of the proceeds.  An introduction to Folk dance was also discussed.  

 
Sunday dates and event happenings were discussed:  At the Grange, currently only Saturday rentals are booked.  Sunday, July 10th is Wild Hair Fest which will draw attendance.  Summer Festival meeting is July 17 - AM, Chaps meeting is July 17 - PM, Grange meets July 24.
that leaves July 31st available.
 
Betty Chipps moved that the Grange host a ‘Charity Concert’ on Sunday, July 31st, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carried.
 
Dan reminded that community events can be advertised for FREE in the newspaper.
 
 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM – Dan asks:  Do we want public schools to be involved in the education of our kids earlier and earlier?



 

MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS – (none) 


 
GOOD OF THE ORDER:   There are only two ways to have a peaceful conscience, never do anything wrong or learn self-forgiveness.  Pro tip: First way is impossible.  (Elizabeth Gilbert from Oprah daily)
 
NEXT Meeting:   SUN, JUNE 26, 2022 – sometime during the Cleaning Day, we’ll meet.
 

Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 6:03 PM by reading the CLOSING of the Grange Ritual.


                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary
 
 

​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:45 PM, outside, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, April 24, 2022 with the Flag Salute.
 
ROLL CALL:  Members present:  6                                                                                                                              (Quorum = 7)
Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley, Betty Chipps, Sandy Shew, Vicki Pounds and Mindy Ferriss.
 
 Guest:  Shawn Ferriss (straight from Tillamook coast weekend).
 
Visitation:  (none)                                                           Members acting Pro-Temp:   N/A
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley) – None
 
MINUTES  (Secretary): 
The March 27, 2022 Minutes were distributed to members, via email, on April 22nd.  Dan confirmed members had received the minutes and asked if there were any questions or comments; hearing none, the Minutes will stand as presented.
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary):  See last page
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Six party rentals on the books plus Chaps, Zumba, Rental Housing Maintenance, Gamers and Scouts have long term contracts. 
 
Rear lot got some fertilizer, is growing well and the mower is back.  Mowing can be scheduled for two weeks out..  Next job will be to fine grade the area over the sewer pipe and place a load of gravel there and around back.  Dan has obtained some telephone poles to use for parking stops and to protect the field. 
 
Service call for the heat pump is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26.
                                    
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):
Spring Cleaning Day:  June 26th
Rear yard  - needs continued varmint control.
Repainting under  eaves of hall.
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas.
Front doors are coming apart at the bottom, and need to be glued and painted.
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished.
 
AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) – Spring has sprung but seems to have forgotten to take off the woolies.  Cold working in the garden and orchard but things are growing.  Scary time to be a farmer though.  Crop Prices are way up  – due to a war and bout of inflation, never good reasons and probably not stable.  Input prices also way up, not to mention some unfavorable regulatory action.  Neighbor tells me filling his big tractor with diesel now costs over $1000.  Ouch.   
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – Last year time was donated and assistance was given to cemetary care taker:  Tad Lewis, via brush cutting and cleaning of headstones at the Meridian (Oddfellows) Cemetery at: 
26026 S Meridian Rd, Aurora, OR 97002.   Wednesday, May 11th at 12:30pm was scheduled as the next Meridian  Cemetery cleaning day (bring water and your own snack).
Please bring any donation items to the next MAPLEWOOD Grange Meeting on May 22nd for: 

1. Portland Rescue Mission project :  Toiletries and summer clothing items
2. OSG Youth and Young Adults collecting warm clothing for the  “Keep Oregon Warm” project.   JoAnn - will deliver to the Oregon State Grange Convention, June 18-23rd in Talent, OR.
3. Veterans Transitional Housing Project -  Household Supplies DONATION always appreciated - can be brought to Maplewood Grange (or) call:  (503) 754-6572 or Contact:  Clackamas POMONA CS Chairman, Don Kingsborough (503) 636-2544

 
EDUCATION   (Dan Keeley):  Mindy Ferriss reminds us to watch for children as outside-of-school activities (field trips and bus travel) have returned.


LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) –  Seems to be some movement on the rural broadband bills at the federal level.  Farm Bureau is asking for help prodding legislators to pass the following:

• H.R. 3369, the Broadband for Rural America Act.  This legislation will provide additional investments in USDA rural broadband programs while prioritizing rural areas most underserved. 
              Mindy Ferriss says why not - tractors now run on GPS!
• S.B. 1695, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (EBRIDGE) Act.  This legislation removes hurdles for broadband projects, including difficult last-mile efforts that often delay rural broadband deployment.   (allows BB installers to access existing poles/wires and set standard fees/rates for installs.)

Show your support by contacting your local elected officials:  Congressman:  Kurt Schrader and Senators:  Ron Wyden & Jeff Merkley 

MEMBERSHIP  (Betty Chipps) – Today we have too few members present (need a quorum of seven) to cast our Ballots and elect OSG Officers for 2022-2024  term.  
Also, Just a reminder:

• 2022 Annual Membership renewal dues are $45 each (make checks payable to:  Maplewood Grange). 

 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – Clackamas POMONA Cookie Booth is on – volunteers needed August 16 - 20 (sign-up with Dan).  Present volunteers include:  Dan/JoAnn, Betty/Terry and Roberta.  Also, Horning Hall Display Booth - registrations being accepted. 

Twelve (12) Resolutions were reviewed at the April 23rd meeting (mostly revised By-Laws:  three rejected, three modified and 6 approved.)  Website revamp is still waiting for input from members - will proceed after the next POMONA meeting.

• Next POMONA meeting is JULY 24th at Frogpond Grange – 10 AM, potluck picnic is at Noon.
  
  

SECRETARY REPORT  (Betty Chipps)
 
The Q1-2022 Quarterly (financial) report, ended 3/31/2022, develops a balance due of $202.50, comprised of: 

• Dues for 18 total members for a payable of $202.50, 
• Three (3) Regular meetings were held in the 1st Quarter, 2022

(Membership attendance for each meeting:  JAN 9th = 8,  FEB 27 = 9  and  MAR 27 = 7.)

• Date Report approved:  April 24, 2022
• Answered  two questions:
  Would your Grange like to see a STATE sponsored Conference (instructional teach) in your area?   YES

Will your Grange have a representation at the State Grange Convention this year?   YES


Maplewood subordinate Grange Seal was affixed and the Q1-2022 report was signed by Secretary and Master, Dan Keeley.

TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds - absent):
The APRIL Treasurer’s Report  (emailed on 3/23/22) had an opening balance of $8,669.40 and on April 24, 2022 reflected an (amended) ending balance of  $7,600.74.   It was noted that the General Liability renewal payment (effective 4/15/22-4/15/2023) to Country Mutual Ins.Co. was made for $2,498.  Dan asked for any questions or comments regarding the report?  Hearing none, the report will be ‘filed for Audit.’  
 
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy & Shawn Ferriss) – The Solve  beach clean-up project was this weekend (April 23-24).  Scouts collected seven (7) big bags of debris.  Scouts stayed at the Barview Jetty County campground (Garibaldi area), even though youth camp sites were an additional expense.  INFO:  Camp Meriwether (Boy Scouts of America camp) at Cape Lookout Rd  in Cloverdale, OR was unavailable due to a private construction project (building of dog houses). 

In the Canby Area, we are lucky there is an A-frame BSA Club available for cub scouts in the Canby Community (River) Park (behind Safeway).
 
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike Rodeo  (Spring.2022)
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

1. Youth group proposal for rental  –  Dan agreed to no-fee rental AFTER requested References are received.

- update:  Kevin Krieger changed his mind or perhaps location, as he did NOT get back to Dan.
- Mindy is familiar with Kevin.  He did the Eagle Scouts ceremony at Butteville Church.

1. April 15th Chaps and Petticoats dance - (has passed) - camper/RV Visitation was a  possibility from Redrock Squares   –  no Visitation occurred, thus no RV's.  Tom and Deb Klug enjoyed themselves and stayed the night in OR City at the BW-Rivershores Motel.
   
   
2. Clackamas County Fair & Event Center - Need $10 check payable to:  CCFEC  (to accompany Grange Booth Entry Form - due 7/30/22)   –  Betty will deliver to CCFEC.   
   Grange Booth theme:  “See the OLD and NEW in 2022  –  Display TEAM:  JoAnn Keeley, Mindy Ferriss (not available daytime hours & returns AUG 14th), Roberta (not available Thursdays),and Betty (busy Tuesday & Thursday) will decide layout. 
   Set-Up:  SUN – AUG 14 or 15, from 9 AM-6 PM.  Take Down:  8 AM - 4 PM, SUN  – AUG 21.

 

1. Spring cleaning day was scheduled for JUNE 26th at 10 AM.

 

1. PAC Hosted STATE MTG  - 9/17-18/2022 :  Contract delivered 3/21 to Jeff Knapp, PAC Treasurer.
   - PAC requests GRANGE/C&P handle:  Grounds, Parking layout, RV dry camping (and overflow lot).
   - PAC has not yet returned the Rental Contract.
   
   
2. AUDIT Report for 2021 - reminder acknowledged … still to do.

 

NEW BUSINESS

1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS:   Rental RECEIPTS include $100 cash and $350 bank receipt-(to be defined).

BILLS presented  for payment:

• $77.37 Reimbursement to Dan Keeley – for Toilet part and Fertilizer (placed on new lawn).
• Vicki cannot refund Security deposits until checks clear the bank (best to deposit 2 weeks ahead of reservation).

 

1. State Grange Election of Officers for 2022-2024 term  (Betty Chipps) – Today we have too few members present (need a quorum of seven) to cast our Ballots.  
   
   
2. Hall additions:  cameras, Projector Screen, electronic combination-locks  (Dan Keeley):  Discussion was agreeable to Dan looking into the options and the costs.
   
   

3a.  Electronic Combination-Lock for the front door:  A programmable lock would enable Rental Chair  to better control access.  As it is any renter in the last year has the combination to open the hall.  This has not caused any problems so far but it might be worth having controlled access (as an insurance). 
 
3b.  Projector/movie screen  - Dan has been asked several times now if Grange can provide a screen and/or projector for various meetings.  Some want Wi-Fi as well but Danthinks paying for the internet subscription is a bit too much for the use we would get out of it. 

A used one on Craigs list runs around $400 and up.  Shawn suggests portable fabric screens (which connect with velcro) - are a possible solution.  Vicki points out purchase possible as long as discretionary funds are available.
                                               
3c.  Security cameras and recorder (suggested for inside the Grange) – Dan would like to be able to look at parties when there is a disagreement over what went on at a party or during clean up.  A decent new system is $350 on Amazon.  Some new or used on Craigslist sell for $250
 
Shawn Ferriss shared that “Real-Link” is used at Warner Grange:  $480 for the receiver and four (4) camera ports (requires HDMI).  The Internet runs  $20 - $30 up to $50/month.  “Real-Link” remotely reports motion.   Also has 1 terabyte of HD video surveillance storage.
 
 
HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM – Reads:  “I will not knowingly wrong or defraud a Brother or Sister of the Order or allow it to be done by another IF within my power to prevent it.” 
 
 (so Dan asks, is one free to ‘knowingly’ wrong or defraud someone else) 😉
 
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS  (Mindy Ferriss) – Joan Mize from Warner Grange passed away Friday, 4/22/22.
 GOOD OF THE ORDER:    
 
“You should never step on someone to get ahead.  But you can step over them!”  (Star Jones)
 
 
NEXT Meeting:   SUN, MAY 22, 2022 at 4:30 PM at Maplewood Grange.
 
Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 5:55 PM.


                                                                                                                Respectfully Submitted
 
 
                                                                                                                Betty Chipps
                                                                                                                Secretary

​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:33 PM, upstairs, by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, March 27, 2022 with the “Opening of the Grange Ritual” and  the Flag Salute.
 
ROLL CALL:  Members present:  7                                                                                                                              (Quorum = 7)
Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley, Don Sether,  Betty Chipps, Sandy Shew, Roberta Elders and Mindy Ferriss.
 
Visitation:  Clackamas POMONA Grange - President, Joyce Parker and Breanna Hays-McKay representing OSG.
 
Guest:  NONE                    Members acting Pro-Temp:   Chaplain:  Joyce Parker;   Ceres:  Betty Chipps
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley) – None
 
MINUTES  (Secretary): 
The February 27, 2022 Minutes were distributed to members, via email, on March 25th.  Dan confirmed members had received the minutes and asked if there were any questions or comments; hearing none, the Minutes were approved as submitted.
 
COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary):  See last page
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Seven party rentals on the books plus Chaps, Zumba, Rental Housing Maintenance, Gamers and Scouts have long term contracts.  Discussion of Zumba/Chaps timing conflict.
 
Rear lot is growing well where birds haven’t eaten it off.  Fabric has helped some.  Next job will be to grade the area over the sewer pipe and place a load of gravel there and around back.
 
Furnace has been working well.   Dan will call and schedule a service call for the heat pump.  Downstairs - the Sump Pump quit working (switch was off, motor was humming) - Dan advises we may need a backup plan.


 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):
Rear yard  - needs continued varmint control.
Some grading and additional gravel needed on parking areas.
Front doors are coming apart at the bottom, and need to be glued and painted.
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished.
 
AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) – The overtime wage exemption for Agriculture has been repealed.  Farmers will soon have to pay overtime like other businesses. 


Don Sether’s brother has 175/ton grain at $13/ton … price is good!  Those still in the ‘tree’ business will be more profitable this year.
 
AG Fest at Salem Fairgrounds is APRIL 23-24th  – Jay Saxton is OSG Chair, call: (541) 929-5452. 
Volunteer hours needed (for transplanting veggies and potting flower starts): 
SAT volunteer slots are:  8:30 - 11:30 AM; 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM; and 2:30-5:00 PM.
SUN volunteer times are:  10 AM - 12:30 PM; 12:30 - 3:00 PM.
 
 
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – Last year time was donated and assistance was given to CareTaker:  Tad Lewis, via brush cutting and cleaning of headstones at the Meridian (Oddfellows) Cemetery at: 
26026 S Meridian Rd, Aurora, OR 97002.  When shall we resume landscape maintenance of Meridian Cemetery? 
 
Portland Rescue Mission project:  Collecting donation items of Toiletries and Summer clothing.
 
OSG Youth and Young Adults collecting warm clothing for the  “Keep Oregon Warm” project.  Get donation items to JoAnn Keeley - deadline MAY Maplewood Meeting - she will deliver to the Oregon State Grange Convention
 
EDUCATION   (Dan Keeley)


Senate Bill 1521 made it so that school boards could terminate superintendents without cause “only if certain conditions are met.”
One of the bill’s main changes is a requirement that a school board can fire a superintendent without cause “only if the district school board provides the superintendent with at least 12 months’ notice of the termination.” School boards could still fire superintendents with cause.
The bill text also states that a district cannot direct a superintendent to ignore or violate state or federal law or take action against a superintendent who follows state or federal law.
Testing results overall show a couple percent decrease of students at grade level during the pandemic. 
Culture wars riling up school board meetings.  Sex ed and related subjects are controversial as always.  History is becoming more so.  Seems some folks object to an unvarnished version of history, particularly as regards slavery and treatment of indigenous groups.
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley)
HB 4037A:  Requires the State of Oregon to use reasonable efforts to enter into lease agreements for state property with the city of Salem, so the city may use them for transitional housing.Micro Shelter villages. 


HB 4064B:  Expands affordable housing options by making it easier to site manufactured housing in residential areas in Urban Growth Boundaries. 
HB 4092:  Expands broadband access; especially to rural areas.  Federal money being used.  Grange priority.
HB 2729 – OR AG Heritage Program ( puts back 5 Mil cut over last 4 years = Land Trust efforts to protect working farms, ranches and forests)
OSU Agricultural Extension funding and related programs were funded to backfill past cuts.  Grange priority
New Congressional District #6➜correction Dist. #5 is Maplewood (per Dan Keeley 3/28/22 email:  The district east of Hwy 99 was named #5 (parts of Woodburn, Canby and points east) and the area westerly of Hwy 99 (St. Paul, Donald, Newberg etc.) is called District #6.  Around 15 candidates have filed to run for the seat.  District is shaping up to be more politically competitive than anticipated.
 
MEMBERSHIP  (Betty Chipps) – Must be Member in Good Standing to cast the OSG Ballot at APRIL 24th meeting.

• 2022 Annual Membership renewal dues are $45 each (checks made payable to:  Maplewood Grange). 

 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – Dan has been assigned to work on the Pomona website and bring it up to date along with Cat Thomas and Suzy Ramm.  Dan’s proposal for a list of things that should be on the web and can be properly maintained is attached for comment.  There is active discussion regarding what should be on facebook versus website versus other social media.  Comments welcome.
 
Next POMONA meeting is APRIL 23 at Boring/Damascus Grange;  10 AM (lunch $5).   Memorial Service at 1:00 PM.
 
YOUTH  REPORT (Mindy Ferriss) – On March 25-27, Scouts were at Oxbow Park (on Sandy River, outside Troutdale) and completed a 5-mile nature hike.
 
TABLED BUSINESS
– Bike Rodeo - Spring.2022
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

1. Youth group proposal for rental  –  Dan agreed to no-fee rental AFTER requested References are received.

- update:  Kevin Krieger changed his mind or perhaps location  … the deposit was returned.
- Mindy is familiar with Kevin.  He did the Eagle Scouts ceremony at Butteville Church.

1. PAC Hosted STATE MTG  - 9/17-18/2022 :  Contract delivered 3/21st to Jeff Knapp, PAC Treasurer.
   - PAC requests GRANGE/C&P handle:  Grounds, Parking layout, RV dry camping and overflow lot.
   
   
2. Clackamas County Fair & Event Center - Grange Booth theme:  “See the OLD and NEW in 2022.”

Is there an interest?  YES,   Perhaps “Marks” for OLD – Team to decide on Booth Theme and layout.
Team:  JoAnn Keeley, Mindy Ferriss not available daytime hours (and returns AUG 14th), Roberta not available Thursdays, Betty busy Tuesday-Thursday.  Grange Booth Entry Form w/ $10 (due 7/30/22).
Set-Up:  SUN – AUG 14 or 15, from 9 AM-6 PM.  Take Down:  8 AM - 4 PM, SUN  – AUG 21.

1. AUDIT Report for 2021 - reminder acknowledged … to do.

 
TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds - absent):
The FEBRUARY Treasurer’s Report (presented via email on 2/24/22) opened with a  balance of $9,045.06 and on February 27, 2022 reflected an ending balance of  $8,940.24.   Dan asked for any questions or comments to the report?  Hearing none, the report will be ‘filed for Audit.’  


Additionally, Betty mentioned the MARCH Treasurer’s Report (presented via 3/25/22 email) reflected: 
an opening balance of $8,940.24 and an ending balance, on March  27, 2022, of $8,669.40.   The report will be ‘filed for Audit.’

NEW BUSINESS

1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS:

Bills presented  for payment:

• Reimbursement to Dan Keeley – for Cleaning Supplies purchased $19.77
• Check payable to:  COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company in the amount of $2,498.00
  for 4/15/2022-4/15/2023 Commercial Liability insurance renewal.
  
  

Additional bill presented for payment:  due by July 30th

• Check payable to:  CCFEC (Clackamas County Fair & Event Center) for $10:   reserves Maplewood Gr. Booth
  (theme:  “See the OLD and NEW in 2022”)
  
  

Don Sether moved to (accept Treasurer’s Report and) pay the bills, Roberta Elders seconded, motion passed, VSO.
                                               

1. Spring cleaning day was scheduled for JUNE 26th.
   
   
2. Molalla Grange #310 – Scholarship Breakfast on April 16 (Joyce Parker)
   at 127 Grange Avenue, Molalla from 8 am to 11 am  – Meals are by donations only for Pancakes, sausage and eggs or biscuits & gravy – on the menu for both dine-in and take-out.

Come eat and bid on their silent auction treasures. All proceeds go towards the Grange's Molalla High School senior scholarships.  For more info contact Don Sether 503-829-2756

1. Molalla Grange #310, Master, Secretary and Rental Chairman Don & Sue Sether – Email has changed to:
   ssether0209@gmail.com
   
   
2. Grange Growth Summit was Friday, MAR 25 (dinner) - Sunday, MAR 27 (breakfast) at Sunnyside Grange.

Guest Speaker  –  Breanna Hays-McKay as Co-Chair for Dist. #5, has been tasked to bring concerns back to the State and addressed several topics (meeting in hall, shutdown concerns since COVID, any questions about moving forward since pandemic) and/or requests that came up at the State Listening Session: i.e.
 

1. In the last OSG Bulletin - members commented they have not been receiving their Bulletins.
2. More Visitations from State Grangers
3. New Brochures as Membership tool
4. Building Maintenance (monetary) concern:  increased Matching Grant by $400,000.

 
 

1. APRIL is ‘Grange Month’...what better time for:  “Coming Together at the Grange.”  (Breanna Hays-McKay)
    – A Bulletin(Poster) Board was presented to Maplewood Grange for development by its members.  Think about these questions as members ‘paint a picture’ of Maplewood Grange for display via the Poster Board:

1. What it means to be a Grange?  (i.e. an ICON among an AG community)
2. How Grange and Community come together? 
3. How Community  is supported?  (Rental Housing, Zumba, Scouts, dance, quilting, game nights?)
4. How Grange is supported by the Community.  (i.e. an affordable venue)

 

1.  OSG Convention, June 18-23, 2022 in Talent, OR 
   Don Sether moved to provide $200, for expenses, for Subordinate Master attending the OSG Convention, Betty seconded, motion carries, VSO.

HEIRLOOM  PROGRAM – LECTURE  presented by OSG Speaker:  Breanna Hays-McKay   
“History proves that where AG has been fostered the Nation has prospered…but where it has been ‘neglected,’ degeneracy began.”  
 
Breanna asks:  without food, grown on local farms, where would we be?  “For us, the Grange traditions and values are our heirlooms.”  “This program is designed to impart lessons to new Grange Members in a way that meets them at a modern level of comfort” … “short one or two sentence snip-its that communicate a lesson” and “impart upon New Members our most sacredly held values  –  not only those of faith, hope, charity and fidelity but also of civility, respect for others, nonpartisanship, lifelong education, and reverence for those that allow us to meet our most basic needs (agriculturalist and others that produce our food and shelter).”  And see Grange Heritage on display through the“Declaration of Purpose.”
 
Joyce Parker points out if farms get larger and larger (more Corporate industries) will they fail?  For example, in WWII Russia took over yet starved some 600-million people to death.
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS  (none presented)
 
GOOD OF THE ORDER
You’ve got to live somewhere you aren’t afraid to die - Ukrainian poet Serhiy Zhadan
 
NEXT Meeting:   SUN, APRIL  24, 2022 at 4:30 PM at Maplewood Grange.
 
Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 6:40 PM with the ‘Closing of the Grange’ Ritual.


                                                                                                                Respectfully Submitted
 
 
                                                                                                                Betty Chipps
                                                                                                                Secretary

​Maplewood Grange #662 meeting was held upstairs and called to order at 4:40 PM by Master, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, January 9, 2022 with the Flag Salute and reading the “Opening of the Grange Ritual.” 
 
ROLL CALL:  Members present:  8                                                                                                                      (Quorum = 7)
Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley, Betty Chipps, Sandy Shew, Kathie Femrite, Doug Femrite, Roberta Elders and Mindy Ferriss.
 
Guest:  NONE             Visitation:  NONE                               Members acting Pro-Temp:   N/A
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  (Dan Keeley) – Shauna Carter, Yoga Instructor – It would be nice if members could get to know her.  Dan will invite her to a meeting assuming she is still interested in her yoga class.
 
MINUTES  (Secretary): 
The November 28, 2021 Minutes (and Ballot) were previously emailed November 2st (via Dan Keeley)   Dan confirmed members had read the minutes and asked were there any questions/corrections to the minutes.  Hearing none,  a motion to accept was requested.. 
JoAnn moved to accept the November 2021 Minutes, Kathie seconded, motion carried (VSO).  


COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary)
 
1.  MAPLEWOOD  MAILBOX - checked 1/7/2022 (only ads and solicitations)
 2.  ROSTERS filed 

• Q4-2021 Maplewood #662 Grange ROSTER (emailed to OSG-Master, 11/24/2021)
• 2022 OSG Subordinate-Grange ROSTER for Maplewood Grange (emailed 12/ 1 /21 to OSG-Master)
• Clackamas POMONA Gr. ROSTER of Maplewood 2022 Officers & Chairs (emailed 12/15/21-S.Ramm)

 
TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds presented via 11/26/21 email) 
The Treasurer’s Report opening balance was $7,461.75 and reflected an ending balance of  $7,816.34 for date ended November 28, 2021.   (Note:  Refer to the 3rd-tab of the Treasurer’s spreadsheet for Septic Project details.) 
Dan asked for any questions or comments to the report?  Hearing none, the report will be ‘filed for Audit.’ 
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Four party rentals on the books plus Chaps, Zumba, Rental Housing Maintenance and Scouts have long term contracts.  I am negotiating with Shauna Carter for a Yoga group – see unfinished business.
 
Rear lot got some fertilizer and is growing well.  I will spray weedy grasses at the next opportunity.  Moles and squirrels continue to need control.  It is critical  that rocks get picked up, before the grass needs mowed – use bucket in the mower shed, dump rocks on top of the septic tank.  Work day? 

• Dan will email for volunteers to clear the rocks.

 
No major cleanup problems with rentals.  The Christmas pageant went well as did an art sale the same day.  The Public Announcement (PA) system got dusted off and also worked well.
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):
Rear yard  - needs rocks picked up, and varmint control continued.
Front doors are coming apart at the bottom, and need to be glued and painted.
Rear door sticking when wet, frame had some rot in it.  (patched - thought still needs work)
Northeast side roof needs additional screws
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished
 
Mindy Ferriss reported the deadbolt, to the side door, was broken.  Dan noted that the panic hardware on the door still keeps the door locked.
 
AGRICULTURE  (Dan Keeley) – Concern increases  in the Agricultural community over investment companies buying up land for speculation.  Prices are being driven so high ($20,000/acre +) that beginning farmers are being priced out of the market.  If interest rates go up for borrowing, many younger farmers will have to sell out and either quit farming or lease ground instead of owning.  With increased availability of automation the concern is farm areas and small towns will be depopulated and be run from board rooms.
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – 85 pounds of clothing, and twelve pounds of toys went to the Portland Rescue Mission Women’s and Children’s Center.
 
EDUCATION   (no report)
 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – Redistricting is final.  Ag minimum wage (addresses whether Agriculture industry should have to pay overtime) is back in play for the upcoming legislative session.  Initiative being prepared (IP 34) proposing a citizen’s commission be formed to do redistricting.  Should you wish to support the idea, their address is https://www.peoplenotpoliticians./org
 
Medicare Part D Should Pay for Essential Immunizations (From National Grange Newsletter)
One of the best and most cost-effective ways to protect our nation’s seniors is to ensure they are vaccinated against common infectious diseases. That’s the message the National Grange carried to fifty members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House members of the Congressional Rural Caucus in mid-December.  Congressmen were urged to co-sponsor H.R. 1978, the bipartisan Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021. 
The bill would make vaccines for shingles, pneumonia and several more diseases available at no cost to seniors under Medicare Part D the same as other essential vaccines are covered by Part B. The data tell us that the more seniors must pay, the less likely they are to get vaccinated.
One wonders why this should be restricted to seniors on Medicare. 
 
MEMBERSHIP  (Betty Chipps)

• 2022 Annual Membership renewal dues are $45 each (checks made payable to:  Maplewood Grange).

 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – Dan has been assigned to work on the POMONA website and bring it up-to-date  (last update was 2019) but so far no progress to report.  Perhaps Joyce has had second thoughts, anyway she doesn’t respond to emails or the one phone call made.
 
SECRETARY REPORT – (Betty Chipps)
The Q4-2021 Quarterly (financial) report, ended 12/31/2021, develops a balance due of $202.50, comprised of: 

• Dues for 18 total members (all dues PIF) for a payable of $202.50,
• Two (2) Regular meetings were held in the 3rd Quarter

(Membership attendance each meeting:  OCT 24 = 7,  NOV 28 = 8, and  DEC 26 = canceled).

• Date Report approved:  January 9, 2022
• Answered  two questions:: 
  Has your Grange secured Bonding for the coming year?  YES  (check cut 11/28/21)

Has an  annual Safety Inspection of your Hall been conducted? YES


JoAnn Keeley moved to approve the OSG 4th Quarter Report, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carries (VSO).
 
Maplewood subordinate Grange Seal was affixed and Q4 report was signed by Secretary and Master, Dan Keeley.
 
 
TABLED BUSINESS – Bike Rodeo - Spring.2022
 
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  (Dan Keeley)
Potential Renter (Dan Keeley) – Yoga instructor, Shauna Carter, is still interested in one or two classes a week at Maplewood, maybe 5-6 PM.   Dan proposes $15 per 1 hour session, similar to Zumba - rationale is heat is already on from Zumba instruction and Shauna is willing to be a member and help with grange work days, etc.

• Opened for discussion - No objections were raised.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS:
Bills presented by Dan:
Rear lot - fertilizer & spray                                           $  12.75
                Paper supplies                                                                       12.00                 
                Website renewal                                                                  67.90                                                                                                                                                 TOTAL:                  $  92.65 
Betty Chipps moved to pay the bills, as presented, Roberta Elders seconded, motion carries,VSO.
 
2.  Review RESOLUTIONS for 2022 Convention (Dan Keeley)
Note:  The Resolution process is first approved by Local Grange, then sent on  to POMONA for approval, next debated and voted on at State Convention, then if approved included in Grange policy manual for guidance of State Grange Lobbyists -which hopefully may result in action in the legislature.
 

• NO. 1 – Ranked Choice Voting  RESOLUTION (read by Dan Keeley)
  Dan relayed OSG supports Ranked-Choice Vote counting.  A disadvantage could be a delayed count. 

        Betty Chipps moved to approve Resolution No. 1, JoAnn Keeley seconded, motion carried.  On  to POMONA.
 

• NO. 2 – RESOLUTION to replace Grange Policy LE 10.17 and FA 2.18 and establish Citizen’s Commission for election Redistricting   (read by Dan Keeley)

Discussion:  Kathie Femrite agreed a lot of voters are unhappy with current policy - change is needed.
        Mindy Ferriss moved to send Resolution No. 2 on to Pomona, Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carried.
 
3.  POMONA Visitation to Maplewood Grange MARCH 27, 2021 at 4:30pm - mark your calendars.
 
4.  OSG Matching Grant Applications (due by 3/1/22)  …  will consider Application in the second-half of 2022.
 
5.   AUDIT Report for 2021 - reminder acknowledged … tabled.
 
 
LECTURER & LITERARY PROGRAM   (none presented)
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS – (none presented)
 
GOOD TO THE ORDER –  Thought for the month: 
 Not forgiving is like drinking rat poison and then waiting for the rat to die.  (Anne Lamott, American novelist)
 
NEXT Meeting:  SUN, FEB 27, 2022 at 4:30 PM at Maplewood Grange
   
Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 5:43 PM.


                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary

​Maplewood Grange #662 general meeting was called to order at 4:36pm by Master/President, Dan Keeley, on Sunday, November 28, 2021 with the Flag Salute.
 
ROLL CALL:  Members present:  9                                                                                         (Quorum = 7)
Dan Keeley, JoAnn Keeley, Vicki Pounds, Betty Chipps, Kathie Femrite, Dan Femrite, Sandy Shew, Roberta Elders and Mindy Ferriss.
 
Guest:  NONE             Visitation:  NONE                               Members acting Pro-Temp:   N/A
 
PROPOSALS for MEMBERSHIP  –  None
 
MINUTES  (Secretary): 
The October 24, 2021 Minutes were previously emailed November 21st   Dan confirmed members had read the minutes and asked were there any questions/corrections to the minutes.  Hearing none,  Dan asked for a motion to accept.  Minutes were approved as presented.  


COMMUNICATIONS  (Secretary) … see last page
 
TREASURER’S REPORT  (Vicki Pounds) 
The Treasurer’s Report opening balance was $7,461.75 and reflected an ending balance of  $7,816.34 for date ended November 28, 2021.   (Note:  Refer to the 3rd-tab of the Treasurer’s spreadsheet for Septic Project details.) 
Dan asked:  if any questions or comments to the report?  Hearing none, the report will be ‘filed for Audit.’ 
 
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
HALL  (Dan Keeley) – Six party rentals are on the calendar (DEC 4, 11, 18, 19 and JAN 15 & 22, 2022).  Also, Quilters will be using the basement again, December 16+17.  Yoga instructor is another potential renter.
Rear lot has been limed, cultivated and planted - looks decent. Moles and squirrels continue to need control. Rocks need picked up before it is grass mowed. Bucket in mower shed.  As requested last meeting, Dan/JoAnn replaced the hall door, at stage, providing greater noise control and heat regulation. 
We had a noise complaint for the first time.  County regulations limit noise to 50 dBa after 10 PM.  Dan will modify the rental agreement to point out the rule.
 
HALL PROJECTS - in priority order  (Dan Keeley):
Rear yard - needs rocks picked up, some fertilizer and continued varmint control.
Front doors are coming apart at the bottom - need to be glued and painted.
Rear door sticking a bit when wet - the frame had some rot in it. (cut it out last week)
Northeast side roof needs additional screws 
Kitchen needs exhaust hood and fan
Kitchen and dining hall floors need refinished
 
AGRICULTURE:  (Dan Keeley) – Decent year for hazelnuts -yields were average with fair to good prices.  Enjoy samples on the counter.  Current administration is reimposing some stricter environmental rules which may make life more difficult.  Soon, a big shot of  Federal money is coming to develop more water storage.
 
Regarding tree farming, Betty Chipps asked why hazelnut trees are painted (white) at the base?  Dan indicated painting provides some sun-shade and pesticide protection and one can see the paint, thus can avoid hitting the tree.
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  (JoAnn Keeley) – researched Cancer Care package requirements for hospitals:  due to COVID-19, donations cannot be accepted.
 
 
EDUCATION   (Dan Keeley) – Newberg school district is having an acrimonious debate over some hot button political issues.  4 politically “conservative” members of  the school board are attempting to shift school policies on politically hot topics such as:  allowing students to engage politically while at school, sponsoring vaccination clinics and the alleged teaching of  “Critical race theory.”  Several students protested against the changes and the  superintendent was fired over not ignoring state mandates.
 
There is also now a politically right wing movement to declare public schools unconstitutional because schools put pressure on children to learn about or support causes and policies that parents are opposed to, such as:  teaching about slavery’s influence on the nations founding and the founding father’s involvement in it, and pointing out abuses of developing  nations by our country and its military.
 
LEGISLATIVE  (Dan Keeley) – Ag  minimum wage is back in play for the upcoming legislative session. 
No resolution yet on redistricting court challenges (failed at circuit court level).  Initiatives being prepared (IP 34) proposing a citizens commission be formed  (suggests:  1/3-R, 1.3-D and 1/3-Independent) to do redistricting. Dan s likes the idea but is not liking the language of the initiative (i.e. anyone or group who benefits monetarily cannot be part of commission and anyone on the commission cannot run for a paid office for 10 years).
 
MEMBERSHIP  (Betty Chipps)

• 2021 membership renewal check was received for Mike & Laura Ellis - thank you!
• All 2021 memberships are current - just in time to gear up for 2022 Maplewood membership renewal.

 
POMONA REPORT  (Dan Keeley) – Dan has been assigned to work on the POMONA website and bring it up-to-date  (last update was 2019).
 
SECRETARY -Visitation REPORT  (Betty Chipps)
SAT,  NOV 6, 2021 - Attended BEAVERCREEK GRANGE Breakfast and Meeting,
                              ...Purpose:  to pick up Cookies Dough - stayed for Meeting  
                              (strong Grange - supported by Family connections - very welcoming!)
Lecturer materials were received:  CHANGE, PUPPIES, US VETERAN (given to Sandy) and
KNOW YOUR  MEMBERS
 
 
TABLED BUSINESS - Bike Rodeo - tabled till Spring.2022
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  (Dan Keeley)


1. Officer Elections f (Dan Keeley) – 2022-2024 Officer Nominations and Ballot  (attached)      
    The 2021 Nomination and Ballot of 2022-2024 Officers was emailed to members on NOV 21st.
 
Master, Dan Keeley, reviewed the Ballot, with the membership, by presenting each position and its individual Nominee.  Vacant or changing positions were discussed individually and the following Nominations were confirmed:

• LECTURER – Sandy Shew resigned position; Betty Chipps nominated Roberta Elders (accepted)
  - position was described to be a little bit educational and a little bit fun!
• ASST STEWARD – Mike Ellis membership renewed, nomination reopened.
• LADY ASST STEWARD – Sandy Shew resigned the position, Dan nominated Mindy Ferriss (accepted)
• GATEKEEPER – Doug Femrite previously resigned position; Dan nominated Sandy Shew (accepted)
• POMONA and FLORA positions remained VACANT

 
Mindy Ferriss motioned to cast a ‘unanimous’ ballot for slate of presented Nominees, Vicki seconded, motioned carried, VSO.
 
2.  Holiday trip/party?  – Dan checked on Portland-Grotto's schedule - to attend, a COVID test or vaccination proof  is required.  On Sunday, DEC 5th, a Scottish group will play. - a carpool can be arranged, if  interested, coordinate with Dan.


NEW BUSINESS

1. Treasurer - BILLS and RECEIPTS:
Bills presented by Dan:
Rear lot - replant supplies                                             $   860.09
            Marker posts / car-stops for new septic tank                        250.00           
            Stage side-door replacement                                                     
            Janitorial supplies                                                            _______
                                                                        TOTAL:                       $ 1,110.09  (+ other line item expenses)      
 
Betty Chipps moved to pay the bills, as presented, (even if approximate - total will be double-checked), Kathie Femrite seconded, motion carries, VSO.
 
2.  National Grange offers Public Education Seminar - (Bristol-Myers with American Health Authority sponsored)
     “What to do with a Cancer Diagnosis.”   Dan asked if anyone was interested?  (no interest was expressed.)
 
3.  Nominations for Officers of the Oregon State Grange (NOV 2021 - JAN 2022)  - due OSG by 1/25/22:
     >>> To be discussed at a regular meeting in NOV or DEC 2021 or JAN 2022.
Master, Dan Keeley, asked if any Maplewood member was interested in running for an OSG Officer position or knew of  anyone else who desired a nomination?  No nominations were received - document placed in file. 
 
4.  National Grange BOND Program  (Betty Chipps) - Renewal for 2022 (due to OSG by 12/31/21)
     AT Community GrangeI Level, in previous years, Maplewood chose $12,500 of coverage at $72 premium.

JoAnn Keeley motioned to renew the BOND for $12,500 of coverage at a premium of $72, Betty seconded, motion carried, VSO.   Renewal form was presented to the Treasurer for payment.
 
 
5.  Chaps and Petticoats  (Vicki Pounds)  – What is a reasonable rental fee for C&P Third-Sunday Dances?    

INFO:   Sq.Dance Club rents the Hall:  1st & 3rd FRI dance rental = $60/night, each SUN Lesson rate = $30.
(Facts:  FRI nights hold more rental value than SUN nights.  C&P overall rental rates are lower as Club members are also active Grange members.  Chaps not serving potluck/food - means thus less maintenance exposure on the Grange.)
 
Other INFO:  C&P’s 3rd-SUN Dances, on SEPT 19th  & OCT 17th, occurred after Lessons.
NOV 19th C&P was DARK (no FRI dance), NOV 21- no Lessons and future Lessons were also CANCELED.

• C&P’s 3rd-SUN Dance, on NOV 21st, fee (already) paid was at the Lesson-rate of $30 - Is rate OK?

Note:   NOV 21st was C&P’s last SUN activity, as future SUN Lessons and Dances were CANCELED.  
 
After discussion, members decided C&P’s 3rd-SUN Dance rental fee for ‘stand-alone’ dances (meaning no SUN Lessons) is approved at the $30 rate.
 
 
6   Portland Area Council (PAC) of Square and Round Dance Clubs, will host the Oregon Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs state meeting the third weekend in SEPT,  9/17-18/2022.  
INFO:  PAC previously hosted this event at Maplewood Grange in SEPT 2019. 
 
PAC Executive Board met on NOV 15th and elected to host the SEPT 17-18, 2022 event at Maplewood Grange.
 
 
LECTURER & LITERARY PROGRAM  (Betty Chipps) – read: PUPPIES (moral:  Understanding)
 
 
MEMBERS SICK or IN DISTRESS – None reported.
 
GOOD TO THE ORDER –  Thought for the month: 
People often claim to hunger for truth, but seldom like the taste when it’s served up.  (Author:  George Martin)
 
 
NEXT Meeting:  SUN, DEC 26 2021 at 4:30 PM at Maplewood Grange
     NOTE:  Meeting date moved to:  JAN 9, 2022 at 4:30 PM, to accommodate member holiday schedules.

Meeting was adjourned, by Dan Keeley, at 5:42 PM.



                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted
 
 
                                                                                    Betty Chipps
                                                                                    Secretary