Category: National Grange News
40 Grange members advocate during 2012 Fly-In
This week, 40 Grange members representing 12 states visited Washington, D.C., for the 2012 National Grange Legislative Fly-In. Grangers made their way into more than 50 legislative offices to meet with their Senators and Representatives in Congress to advocate on behalf of the Grange, its policies and mission. “It’s wonderful to see Grange members continuing … Continue reading “40 Grange members advocate during 2012 Fly-In”
National Grange President tells graduates ‘It isn’t about you,’ and more
By National Grange President Edward L. Luttrell It is interesting to read about the wide range of commencement speakers at graduation ceremonies around the country. Some offer useful information, others have a political message, and a few seem to just like to hear themselves talk. While I doubt that I’ll ever be asked to speak … Continue reading “National Grange President tells graduates ‘It isn’t about you,’ and more”
National Grange cheers decision by Dept. of Labor to pull youth farm labor regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Late last week, the Department of Labor announced it would no longer pursue the stringent proposed regulations prohibiting numerous youth labor activities on farms. The National Grange has been very vocal in its objections to the proposed rule, saying such regulations would have eliminated countless opportunities for youth to continue their work … Continue reading “National Grange cheers decision by Dept. of Labor to pull youth farm labor regulations”
National Grange President’s May Message
National Grange President, Ed Luttrell, acknowledges the importance of Mother’s Day and how it re-emphasizes family within the Grange. Ed also brings attention to the “Member Only” section as well as individual Grange websites now available on the National Grange website.
Grange applauds subcommittee for IPAB-repeal legislation approval
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the National Grange commended the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee for approving H.R. 452, the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act, which acts to repeal IPAB, the Independent Payment Advisory Board created by President Obama’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The Subcommittee approved the legislation, sending it to the full … Continue reading “Grange applauds subcommittee for IPAB-repeal legislation approval”
Past National Master, John W. Scott, Passes Away
John Walker Scott, 94, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., passed away Friday, Feb. 10, in the Harrisburg Hospital in the presence of his family. John was born in Robinson Township, Allegheny County on Dec. 8, 1917, the son of Frank Walker Scott and Nellie DeVassie Scott. He was married to Dorothy Irene McCandless Scott from 1939 until … Continue reading “Past National Master, John W. Scott, Passes Away”
Grange Commends DOL’s Reconsideration of Child Farm Labor Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Grange, this week, applauded the Dept. of Labor for withdrawing their proposed regulations to alter child labor rules as they apply to children working in agriculture. National Grange President Ed Luttrell said the organization commends the decision because as written, the proposals would have had a negative impact on America’s … Continue reading “Grange Commends DOL’s Reconsideration of Child Farm Labor Regulations”
National Grange President’s February Message
National President, Ed Luttrell, addresses Grange members on plans to better serve local Granges, participation in monthly TeamSpeak meetings and the meaning behind the Grange motto.
Past National Master, Kermit W. Richardson, Passes Away
ORANGE – Kermit Welch Richardson, 82, of Richardson Road, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. His family had been at his bedside. Born Oct. 20, 1929, in East Orange, he was the son of Harold and Ada (Welch) Richardson. He attended elementary school in East Orange and graduated from … Continue reading “Past National Master, Kermit W. Richardson, Passes Away”
National Grange President’s January Message
National President, Ed Luttrell, kicks off the new year with a message to Grange members about goals and accomplishments for 2012.
National Grange President’s December Message
National President, Ed Luttrell, wishes a very Merry Christmas to all Grange members and encourages fellowship and focus on family during this holiday season.
Proposed Regulations Against Teen Farm Labor Could be Detrimental to Agriculture, Grange says
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Grange recently took a stand against proposed regulations by the U.S. Dept. of Labor that would limit the ability of teenagers to assist in farming operations across the country, calling the proposal “destructive” to the agriculture industry. National Grange Legislative Director Nicole Palya Wood said the regulations take aim at … Continue reading “Proposed Regulations Against Teen Farm Labor Could be Detrimental to Agriculture, Grange says”
National Grange Donates Quilt to National Foster Parents Association for Fundraiser
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Grange was pleased to make its annual quilt donation to the National Foster Parent Association in November. The Grange, which has donated a quilt each year to the NFPA so that it may be auctioned at the association’s annual conference, has been a partner of NFPA for several years. NFPA … Continue reading “National Grange Donates Quilt to National Foster Parents Association for Fundraiser”
Grange Spreads Holiday Cheer by Donating Christmas Trees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six Christmas trees that were decorated and will be donated to those in need were on display at the 145th Annual National Grange Convention in early November. “Each year, there are many of our older members who can no longer put up and decorate their own trees. There are also those families … Continue reading “Grange Spreads Holiday Cheer by Donating Christmas Trees”
Rural Americans lose again as FCC staff analysis causes AT&T/T-Mobile to withdraw merger applications
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The recent FCC application withdrawal for the proposed AT&T/T-Mobile merger will significantly delay the build-out of rural broadband, the National Grange said Friday, and further put rural Americans behind their urban and suburban counterparts. The withdrawal came after the FCC circulated a staff analysis on November 23, that expressed a severely negative … Continue reading “Rural Americans lose again as FCC staff analysis causes AT&T/T-Mobile to withdraw merger applications”
