E-Newsletter March 21, 2013

Legislative Fly-In

Start making plans to attend the 2013 National Grange Legislative Fly-In. This year’s Fly-In is June 2-4^th.  You will have the opportunity to meet with your elected representatives in Congress and their staff to discuss the issues facing rural America today. Your voice will be heard.

Before meeting with your representatives in Congress attendees will be briefed on important issues facing the Grange today such as, the 2013 Farm Bill, reform of the U.S. Postal Service, and Boadband expansion and the obstacles it faces in 2013. While in D.C., Grangers will be treated to a luncheon at the historical Press Club. It’s a trip you can’t miss!

Kelley Farm

Start making plans to join your fellow Grangers at the Exemplification of the 1873 Degrees at the Oliver H. Kelley Farm on July 13. Kelley Farm is located in Elk River, Minnesota and the event is rain or shine. Visiting the former home of one of our founders is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

The National Grange has secured blocks of rooms at two local hotels at special rates.

CLICK HERE for more information on registration and lodging.

National Grange Visa Rewards Credit card program

As a cardholder you have powerful benefits. The Visa® Platinum Rewards card offers zero liability protection, emergency assistance services, online banking, auto rental and travel accident insurance, and more! Plus, earn points at hundreds of participating online retailers redeemable for name-brand merchandise, event tickets, gift cards and travel rewards options.

Plus, you’ll be earning accelerated points (up to 15 points per dollar) at hundreds of national merchants, which can be redeemed for merchandise, account credits and Free tickets on over 175 airlines, with no blackout dates!

Please join me today in choosing and using the card that supports The National Grange.

Ekonk Community Grange donates Dry Erase Map

The Junior High students at Sterling Community School in Sterling, Connecticut have a brand new 8×13 foot map of the world in their hallway thanks to Ekonk Community Grange and Junior Grange. The map was built in eight sections that can be moved around easily and then reattached to the wall. Russell Gray of Ekonk Community Grange said, “We are pleased to donate this useful map, which students can use dry erase markers on and then easily erase and reuse map for years to come.”

The school purchased a plaque and officially dedicated the map on Wednesday, March 6th. Gray said, “Twenty-one members of the Junior Grange were given permission to leave class to attend the dedication.” Two local newspapers also attended the dedication.

The included photo shows the 21 Junior Grangers with the new map.

Web Badges

Has your Grange been recently featured in the e-newsletter? Has your Grange been very active on social media? These are just two of the many reasons your Grange could receive a new web badge. Web badges are visual icons to celebrate achievements or activities of a Grange.

These badges can be used on your Grange’s social media, website, printed products or other promotional materials. One Grange put them on placemats they had printed for their hall to use during dinners and other functions. Another Grange wanted their badge on their pop up banner. These eye-catching badges can be displayed with pride any way that your Grange sees fit.

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