Youth and Young Adults Department

The PA State Grange Youth Department exists to:

* EDUCATE the Grange family regarding Grange history.

* PROMOTE the ritualistic aspects of the Grange.

* ENCOURAGE youth to join the Subordinate Grange and participate fully in State and National Grange activities.

* SUPPORT the Junior Department and develop continuity for 14 and 15 year olds entering the Subordinate Grange.

* DEVELOP and promote leadership skills in the young adults of the Grange.

 
Click HERE for the 2011- 2012 Youth Department Contests and Programs
 
The Grange is a family fraternal organization dedicated to the betterment of rural America through community service, education, legislation and fellowship.  The Grange includes members of all ages from their Junior Grangers (ages 5-14), Youth Members (ages 14-23), Young Adults (ages 21-35), and Regular Community (Local) Grange members (age 14
and up).  The Grange represents approximately 16,000 Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth.  It is the oldest agricultural and rural organization of its kind in the United States. 
 
The National Grange (Patrons of Husbandry), representing about 300,000 members, began in 1867 and the PA State Grange was chartered in 1873.

 

         

     

           

      

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anna May Nauss, Youth Director

10 W. Schoolside Drive

Mechanicsburg PA 17055

pagrangeyouth@gmail.com

717-697-5104

Printable copies of Important Documents

  

2011 Youth Brochure (click HERE)

2011 Scholarship Brochure including Application (click HERE)

2011 Application for Youth Officers at State Session (click HERE)