JUNIOR 

A well-balanced program at each meeting.

An enthusiastic effort to increase membership.

Regular attendance and orderly conduct at all meetings and activities.

Promotion of good ritualistic work – proper flag presentation and respect for God and Country.

Participation in State contests and projects.

An active Junior Grange Committee in every Subordinate and Pomona Grange.
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Every Subordinate member an honorary Junior Grange member.
 

POMONA

Visit Subordinate Granges – encourage systematic visitations.

Promote discussion on Legislative matters.

Lead the way to better ritualistic work in the Grange.
Strict adherence to Grange law.

Develop and promote Youth and Junior Grange activities.

Emphasize proper presentation and retirement of the Flag.

Organize drill teams.
Encourage development of Installation Team to present work within your county or district.

Encourage Subordinate membership in the Pomona and show a net gain in membership.

 

 

 

 

SUBORDINATE

Every Grange conducting meetings in accordance with the Digest and Constitution and By-Laws.

An improvement in Ritualism.
An active educational program on farm problems and concerns.

Support of farm cooperative activities.

Encourage farm safety.
Promote Youth and Junior activities.

Participation in State and National contests and projects.
Sponsor a Go-To-Church Sunday.

Every member working to make his Grange bigger, better and of more service to the State, Nation, and Community.

Every Grange with the following Standing Committees: Agriculture, Legislative, Membership, Finance, Relief, Women’s Activities, Youth and Junior. 

 

HONOR GRANGE PROGRAM

Program starts September 1, 2009 and closes August 31, 201  (See Honor Grange Program guidelines on back page)

 

Grange Membership Development

The key ingredient to any membership campaign is the involvement of people.  As Membership Chairman, you should determine the membership goals for your Grange for 2009-2010.

GOALS

Idaho State Grange Goals and Awards

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM 

Membership Certificates Available

Anyone who has been a continuous member for 25 years is eligible to receive a Silver Star Certificate.  The membership may be by demit from another Grange. Anyone who has been a continuous member for 40 years is eligible to receive a seal to place on their 25-year certificate. Application blanks can be obtained from the State Office.  When completed and returned to the State Office, a Silver Star Certificate will be completed and returned.  The Silver Star Certificates and seals cost $1.25. Silver Star and Gold Sheaf pins may be purchased from the State Office.  A price list is in the Roster.

Anyone who has been a continuous member for 50 years is eligible to receive the beautiful Golden Sheaf Certificate from National Grange. Application for a Gold Sheaf Certificate must be accompanied by a $10.00 check made out to the National Grange and sent to the State Office for processing.

Seals are available for 55, 60, 65, and 70 years to place on Gold Sheaf Certificate from the State Office at a cost of $1.25 each.

Anyone who has been a continuous member for 75 years is eligible to receive the beautiful Diamond Certificate from National Grange.  Application for a Diamond Certificate must be accompanied by a $5.00 check made out to the National Grange and sent to the State Office for processing.

New Member Awards

Any member securing new members from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010 will receive $4.00 for each new member that joins the Grange.  This does not include members taken by demit, consolidation or reinstatements.  No duplicate awards.