Pennsylvania State Grange
Cultivating Connections
Our Motto
In essentials; unity, In non-essentials; liberty, In all things; charity.
In essentials; unity, In non-essentials; liberty, In all things; charity.
Our Mission
The Pennsylvania State Grange supports the local Granges to help members grow as individuals, unify their communities and create opportunity through legislation and community service.
The Pennsylvania State Grange supports the local Granges to help members grow as individuals, unify their communities and create opportunity through legislation and community service.
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POSSIBLE PANDEMIC ASSISTANCE In response to individual Grange’s requests for assistance, while struggling to pay necessary facility expenses such as taxes, electricity, sewer, heat, and water costs during the pandemic that we are all experiencing, the Pennsylvania State Grange Executive committee developed an assistance loan program. This program is intended only to assist a Grange to cover expenses in the short term, whereby the repayment of the loan must begin within one year after the Governor removes the pandemic restrictions. For further information, call 717-737-8855 or 717-275-5045. Please leave a contact name, phone number, and Grange number if leaving a message. |
Important Notice!!! Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Corporation and Charitable Organizations. For some Granges, it is time to renew your Incorporation license. (The license is renewed every 10 years.) If you receive a postcard about renewal, please call Pennsylvania State Grange office as we have the forms with instructions for you. 717-737-8855 |
Upcoming Grange Events
149th Pennsylvania State Grange Session
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Eagle Grange continues to sell commemorative 150th Anniversary t-shirts. Due to increased supplier costs, there will be a change in t-shirt prices effective immediately. The cost for shirts sized Small to Large will remain $12 per shirt. The cost for shirts sized Extra Large to 3XL will be now be $14 per shirt.
Shirts can be pre-ordered and picked up at State Grange functions or shipped for $6 per shirt. Discounted shipping rates are available for multiple shirt orders being shipped to one location. Contact Jenn Nauss before ordering for more information. Shirts can be ordered by contacting Jenn Nauss at (717) 512-1261 or jnauss89@gmail.com. After shirts are ordered, payment should be sent to Jenn Nauss, 10 West Schoolside Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Checks can be made payable to Eagle Grange #1. Follow PA State Grange on Facebook for events! Email events to: publicrelations@pagrange.org |
Watch the Virtual Leadership Workshops below!Workshop 8 - Juniors (May 22, 2021)
Workshop 7 - Community Service (May 15, 2021)
Workshop 6 - History Committee (May 8, 2021)
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Lighting the Anniversary Cake
Lighting the Cake – Notice in the photo how our sesquicentennial cake is lighting up! Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all 150 candles on the anniversary cake had been purchased and are ablaze when we gather for the kick-off events? Remember – candles may be purchased by individuals, groups of individuals, or Granges and may be in any amount between $1 and $150. Our “Light the Cake” chairs, Steve & Karen Mohn remind everyone that the purchase of candles in duplicate amounts is welcomed and encouraged! Although some duplicates candles have already been purchased, at press time we were still looking to light candle numbers 12, 54, 64, 67, 68, 70, 71, 73, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99, 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 144 and 145. Contact one of the following to buy whatever candle(s) you wish to support plans for the Grange’s 150 th anniversary. Chairs Steve & Karen Mohn askmohn@comcast.net , 610-589-2473 Northwest Regional Coordinator Kelly VanOrd kvanord@verizon.net , 814-484-7295 Northcentral Regional Coordinator Cheryl Miller miller.cheryl39@yahoo.com , 814-355-1139 Northeast Regional Coordinator Penny Carpenetti bpcarpy@icloud.com , 570-878-4244 Southwest Regional Coordinator Janet Fishovitz jfishovitz@gmail.com , 724-494-5472 Southcentral Regional Coordinator Krista Pontius kpontius@greenwoodsd.org , 717-385-6015 Southeast Regional Coordinator Gene & Denae Zvarick gazvarick@yahoo.com , 484-663-3219 |
Tickets for
150th Anniversary Kick-Off Luncheon Date Change: Saturday, September 18, 2021 Luncheon Speaker Dr. Meecee Baker – You won’t want to miss speaker Meecee Baker discussing Honoring Our History & Preserving Our Future at the kick-off luncheon. Her challenge to Grange members in 2021, departing from the usual anniversary message of remembering past glories, will ask the tough question, “Is our history and its traditions hindering the Grange’s future?” We are indeed fortunate to have engaged such an unusually qualified motivational speaker to urge us forward into the future; Sister Baker’s picture and the biography appeared in the last issue (January-February 2021). Grange Hall of Fame Recognition - The kick-off program will also honor three outstanding Pennsylvania Grangers – the late brothers Leonard Rhone, John W. Scott, and J. Luther Snyder – for their induction into the National Grange Hall of Fame. Their families and National Grange President Betsy Huber are expected to be in attendance. Reservations form click here.. . |
105th PA Farm Show Virtual
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Past Farm Shows...Download link
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Covid-19
News & Resources
Covid-19
News & Resources
Grange Attorneys Laws, Staruch, Pisarcik
about Rentals/CDC Guidelines
Hello Grangers,
I attached a letter from the Pennsylvania State Grange attorney concerning the rental of a Grange Hall during this Coronavirus. Obviously the first thing is NO rentals can be done if you are in a “Red” zone. Further guidelines pertaining to the number of people allowed in a group setting will be released by the Government as areas move from a “Yellow” zone into the “Green” zone. As you can see during the “Yellow” phase only 25 or less are allowed to assemble in one area. Social distancing is to be maintained.
They have attached wording on the second page, item #5 that must be included in your rental agreement from now on. This can be an additional page to your agreement. The attachment includes CDC guidelines for cleaning. Now all of these suggestions may not or will not apply to your application. There are two signs that should be printed out and posted appropriately.
If anyone has questions you can call my cell at 717.275.5045 anytime.
Thank you and stay safe.
Wayne D. Campbell President
PA State Grange
20 Erford Rd Ste 216
Lemoyne, Pa 17043
717-737-8855 or 717-737-8856
president@pagrange.org
about Rentals/CDC Guidelines
Hello Grangers,
I attached a letter from the Pennsylvania State Grange attorney concerning the rental of a Grange Hall during this Coronavirus. Obviously the first thing is NO rentals can be done if you are in a “Red” zone. Further guidelines pertaining to the number of people allowed in a group setting will be released by the Government as areas move from a “Yellow” zone into the “Green” zone. As you can see during the “Yellow” phase only 25 or less are allowed to assemble in one area. Social distancing is to be maintained.
They have attached wording on the second page, item #5 that must be included in your rental agreement from now on. This can be an additional page to your agreement. The attachment includes CDC guidelines for cleaning. Now all of these suggestions may not or will not apply to your application. There are two signs that should be printed out and posted appropriately.
If anyone has questions you can call my cell at 717.275.5045 anytime.
Thank you and stay safe.
Wayne D. Campbell President
PA State Grange
20 Erford Rd Ste 216
Lemoyne, Pa 17043
717-737-8855 or 717-737-8856
president@pagrange.org
In the news...Due to the changes to this year’s state session, we could not have exhibit rooms. So for this year, the Lecturer’s Department moved the Photography Contest to a virtual format! Enjoy this “Virtual Photography Showcase” of our members’ talents! Winners are noted with colored stars. Congratulations to our Best of Show winner, Ashley Mohn of Marion Grange #1853 in Berks County! Thank you to everyone who submitted photos this year!
Jenn Nauss, State Lecturer Pennsylvania Commodity AmbassadorsVideo link to the PA Farm Show hearing of the House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee hearing on the legislative priorities of major farm groups. |
The Pennslvania State Grange is operating on an appointment only basis until further notice. If help
is needed please contact us. Wayne President Wayne Campbell - 717-275-5045 Office Secretary Brittany Covey - 717-743-9787 State Secretary Debbie Campbell - 717-275-4469 PR/Membership Lizzie Bailey - 717-254-9550 Granges are able to resume meetings and host fundraisers as long as you follow the CDC Guidelines. Please refer to the links listed here for futher guidance.
From the desk of President Wayne Campbell Good afternoon, I thought I would remind everyone that the Pennsylvania State Grange does have a ZOOM conferencing agreement. If any Grange, group, committee or otherwise needs to meet and does not want to risk meeting in person, I can set up a ZOOM meeting for you. I will need member names and email addresses to set up a meeting. I can usually due this within 24 hours of being notified. If you do send a request, please call me at 717.275.5045 and tell me to check for your email. Many times I may not be in the office every day so it could get missed if you don’t call me. Thank you, Wayne Please remember to send us your Grange Events |
2019 PA State Grange Legislative Meeting at Farm Show on Broadband. |
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