by Ed Luttrell
National Grange Director of Leadership and Membership
Do your fellow members ever talk about the challenges facing your Grange as
if they can’t do anything about them? If you want new members, it’s time to
take control of your Grange’s future.
Taking control means you accept the responsibility for the success or
failure of your Grange. This is a powerful way to change your attitude
toward the future of your Grange. When you are responsible, you will look
for new ideas or even new focuses and goals for your Grange. Responsibility
also gives pride to you as you have successes, no matter how small.
Taking control means you can’t blame others. You are accountable to yourself
to do things that will attract new members. It also means that you will ask
for help when needed. When you accept responsibility, you will find it is
also a terrific time to start building teams which will also join you in
taking control of the future of your Grange.
Take control of the future of your Grange and growth will follow!
