Pennsylvania State Grange

Cultivating Connections

​Our Motto
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.
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
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Upcoming Grange Events

Mask Policy for State Session:

The local municipality is strongly urging the wearing of mask inside whether you are vaccinated or not. The Pennsylvania State Grange will have extra masks available should you forget yours and need one. Hand sanitizer will be placed on the registration desk.”

2021 Pennsylvania State Grange
Resolutions (click here)

149th Pennsylvania State Grange Session

Valley Forge Casino & Resort

King of Prussia, PA

October 15 - 17, 2021

For registration and information click here...

2021 State Session Schedule 
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Pennsylvania Grange News
​September/October 2021 

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Grange Events...

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105th PA Farm Show Virtual



Pennsylvania State Grange

Virtual Legislative Meeting Farm Show on Broadband 

Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
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​Panel Presenters include:
 
  Wayne Campbell, President, PA State Grange
 
Honorable Kristin Phillips-Hill, PA State Senate,
    Majority Chair, Senate Communications    & Technology Committee
 
Steve Samara, President, PA Telephone Association
 
Honorable Pam Snyder, Co-Chair, House Broadband Caucus
 
Yvonne Hursh, Counsel and Program Director,
PA State Government Commission which issued a landmark study of Broadband policy options in 2020.
 
 
 


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Past Farm Shows...

Download link
Farm Show PCN Mini w/President Wayne Campbell.

http://pcnftp.pcntv.com/main.html?download&weblink=8f76d35e9b92fc074b95a8458f0b9894&realfilename=FS$20M$20State$20Grange$20CC.mp4

Pennsylvania State Grange Heritage Trail at the PA Farm Show!

     The Pennsylvania State Grange Heritage Quilt Trail has expanded it locations and has a permanent display at the PA Farm Show Complex.  There are 108 wooden quilt blocks that were created by Pennsylvania Grangers to showcase the heritage of quilting through design and patterns. 
     The Pennsylvania State Grange Heritage Quilt Trail's mission is to celebrate and promote the culture, heritage and viability of the Pennsylvania State Grange by placing quilt blocks on Grange Halls and other suitable buildings throughout the Commonwealth. The Grange Heritage Quilt Trail committee is working on expansion across Pennsylvania by working with organizations, business, and others in being part of the trail. 
     The trail has over 200 quilt blocks on display across Pennsylvania. Grange members Glenn and Barbara Gross from Scrubgrass Grange in Venango county created the trail and have been the coordinators since its inception in 2009. 
The display is located in the corridor beside the Main Exhibit Hall at the PA Farm Show.  A scavenger hunt has been created for the trail and those brochures can be found at the informational booths in the farm show complex.   
     If you would like to learn more about the trail please contact: Lizzie Bailey  Pennsylvania State Grange PR Director  717-254-9550
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​Covid-19
News & Resources
Grange Attorneys Laws, Staruch, Pisarcik
about Rentals/CDC Guidelines

Hello Grangers,
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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.
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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 Ambassadors

Video link to the PA Farm Show hearing of the House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee hearing on the legislative priorities of major farm groups.

House Ag & Rural Affairs Committee hearing held at the PA Farm Show 
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
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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.
CDC Covid-19 Guidelines for
Businesses and Workplaces
CDC Covid-19 Guidelines
​Cleaning​ and Disinfecting
Grange Attorneys Laws, Staruch, Pisarcik about Rentals and CDC Guidelines
Stop the Spread of Germs CDC Poster

Wash Your Hands CDC Poster
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
to post on the website

Congratulations to the 2020 National Junior Grange Ambassadors Miss Brianna Gervais from Connecticut and Mr Bryce Danko from Pennsylvania.

L-R: Samantha Wilkins National Junior Grange Director, Miss Brianna Gervals and Bryce Danko.
2019 Pennsylvania State  
Grange Junior Royalty

Congratulations to the new 2019-2020 Pennsylvania Junior Grange Princess Elisabeth Reich from Valley Grange #1360 in York County and Prince Bryce Danko, Community Grange #1767 in Perry County. We are very proud of these two Juniors. They would love to come to your Grange and do a presentation to help grow your Junior Grange program. Contact Lurae Benzio to schedule Elisabeth and Bryce.

2019-20 Pennsylvania  State Grange
Youth Ambassadors 

Congratulations Isabella Boone from Baileyville Grange #1991, Centre County and Josh Mengel from Fleetwood Grange #1839 Berks County on being selected as the 2019/20 PA Grange Youth Ambassadors. Isabella and Josh will be representing the PA State Grange for the upcoming year. They are both looking forward to promoting the State and National Youth programs and would
love to speak to your members at a Grange meeting or special event.  
Please contact Ellen Wadsworth 
​(Youth Director) to schedule.
2019-2020 
Pennsylvania State Grange
Young Patrons
Congratulations to Derek Snyder,#1360 Valley Grange in York County and Braden Gourley #1980 Hookstown Grange in Beaver County they are the 2019-2020 Pennsylvania State Grange Outstanding Young Patrons. 
Derek Snyder is a graduate of Penn State and is employed by Pennsylvania State Representative Torren Ecker.
Braden Gourley is also a Penn State graduate and is employed by Merck & Co.  They are looking forward to promoting the State and National Youth programs and would love to speak at a Grange meeting or special event.  Please contact Ellen Wadsworth (Youth Director) to schedule.

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2019 PA State Grange Legislative Meeting at Farm Show on Broadband.