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1st Edition January 2014

This version of the Junior Grange Program Guide

Replaces all prior versions.

For any additional updates or for more information,

please check the National Junior Grange website at

http://www.nationaljuniorgrange.org/

Questions or comments should be directed to:

Lillian J.D. Booth

National Junior Grange Development Director

6917 Lunar Ln. Paradise, CA 95969

Email : [email protected]

Or to

National Grange

1616 H St N.W. Washington DC 20006

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

National Junior Grange Development Director Welcome Letter .............................................4

Dates and Deadlines .................................................................................................................5

Junior Grange Program – Age Matrix .......................................................................................6

Theme - Junior Grangers; Honoring Our Heritage ...................................................................7

Super JG Award ........................................................................................................................8

Ambassador Program ...............................................................................................................9

Regional Workshops .............................................................................................................. 10

Kelley Farm ............................................................................................................................ 11

Junior Recruiter Award .......................................................................................................... 12

Host State Study .................................................................................................................... 14

Public Speaking ...................................................................................................................... 15

Sign-a-Song ............................................................................................................................ 16

Creative Art Contest .............................................................................................................. 17

Creative Writing Contest ....................................................................................................... 18

Mini-Scrapbook Contest ........................................................................................................ 19

Award Certificates… .............................................................................................................. 20

Merit Badge Program ............................................................................................................ 21

Report to National Junior Grange Director (State Granges) ................................................. 22

Junior Grange Leader Report ................................................................................................ 23

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January 2014

Dear Junior Grange Members, Leaders and State Junior Directors:

In this, our 125th year as an organized Junior Grange program, we have a unique opportunity to

celebrate by “Honoring our Heritage”, throughout the 2014 year. This is a time to see how far we

have come and continue our plans for the future. Honoring Our Heritage is a theme that centers all

Grangers of any age. Our heritage derives our roots. However, those roots continue to grow and

develop into unique and different ways. In our organizational work, it is said, “Nature’s motto is

onward - she never goes backward.” As Grangers, this year is a special time to reflect and celebrate

our progress, but we must continue working toward the future.

This is especially for the Junior Grange members - enjoy your childhood. Take some time this

year to see how Junior Grangers lived 125 years ago and remember who you are today.

I hope to meet so many new people this year. I am looking forward to traveling and seeing how

the Junior Grangers are celebrating 125 years of activities and how they are using imagination to

plan for their futures.

This year’s Program Guide should serve as a tool for you with the many opportunities available

through the National Junior Grange. As your National Junior Grange Director, I am always available

to you and will assist you in any way I can.

I am looking forward to a celebration year to remember for the next 125 years!

Fraternally,

National Junior Grange Development Director

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D A T E S A N D D E A D L I N E S

August 1, 2014

Ambassador Program Application

Junior Recruiter Award

October 1, 2014

National Junior Grange Mini-Scrapbook Contest

National Creative Writing Contest

National Creative Art Contest

State Directors reports due

Junior Leader reports due

February 1, 2015

Junior Recruiter Award

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J U N I O R GR A N G E P RO G R A M - A G E M A T R I X

Use this matrix to find which program(s) your Junior Granger(s) may participate in based on their age. For example, if your Junior member is age 10, find the 10 in the age row, follow down the column, and each x represents a program that the Junior member can participate in.

Age (As of Jan 1 of current year)

Program 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Junior Grangers; Honoring Our Heritage x x x x x x x x x x x

Super JG Award x x x x x x x x x x x

Ambassador Program * x x x x x

Regional Workshops x x x x x x x x x x x

Kelly Farm Project x x x x x x x x x x x

Junior Recruiter Award x x x x x x x x x x x

Host State Study x x x x x x x x x x x

Public Speaking - Group 1 x x x

Public Speaking - Group 2 x x

Public Speaking - Group 3 x x

Sign-A-Song - Manual Alphabet x x x x x x x

Sign-A-Song - Sign Song x x x x x x x

Creative Art Contest - Group 1 x x x x

Creative Art Contest - Group 2

x x x

Creative Art Contest - Group 3 x x x x

Creative Writing Contest - Group 1 x x x x

Creative Writing Contest - Group 2 x x x

Creative Writing Contest - Group 3 x x x x

Mini-Scrapbook Contest – Group 1 x x x x

Mini-Scrapbook Contest – Group 2 x x x

Mini-Scrapbook Contest – Group 3 x x x x

Merit Badge Program – Level 1 x x x x x x

Merit Badge Program – Level 2 x x x x x

* Must have been member 3 years

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J U N I O R GR A N G E R S ; H O N O R I NG O U R H ER I T A G E

Purpose: As we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Junior Grange, our theme is “Junior Grangers; Honoring

Our Heritage” but this theme will have multiple aspects. The first is to Honor our Junior Grange heritage, by

understanding the history of our organization; how it has changed to be relevant with our times. The other

aspect of the theme is that we all have a heritage that we can trace through our ancestors. While our parents,

grandparents and many generations beyond them may have been born in the United States, at some point in

time, they will all trace their heritage to another land, another culture. This year we want you to take some time

and learn and honor the heritage of our ancestors and to recognize the heritage of the Junior Grange.

Junior Grange Activities:

• Design programs that will encourage your Junior Granger to understand the heritage of the Junior

Grange.

• Design programs that will show how we have adapted our heritages into our daily lives.

• Invite people from heritages different from our own to talk about themselves and what makes their

heritage different.

Junior Grange Meeting:

• Invite non-Junior Grangers to experience an open or regular meeting, when having a heritage related

program.

• Invite the Subordinate and Pomona Grangers to mentor the Junior Grangers, so that they can learn

about the Subordinate and Pomona Granges.

Celebrate 125 years:

• Set a goal to perform 125 acts of kindness this year.

• Design or participate in a Community Service Project to help 125 people.

• Plan any project centering on 125 as the ultimate goal.

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S U P E R J G A W A R D

A special pin will be presented to each Junior Grange member who meets the following requirements:

• Repeating the Junior Grange Pledge to a Junior Deputy.

• Demonstrate the following to a Junior Deputy: Junior grip; Salutation, accompanied by the correct

language of the Salutation; voting sign and the use of the gavel.

• Repeating the Junior Grange Master’s part of the opening and closing of a Junior Grange meeting to a

Junior Deputy.

• Explaining the procedures used in opening and closing the Grange: Opening the Bible, flag

presentation and retiring, retiring the emblem.

• Creating a Lecturer’s program and presenting it at a meeting or special event. (The program should be

about 10 minutes long. Attach a copy of the program to this application for the award.)

• Entering at least two or more state-sponsored Junior Grange contests within the past year; or securing

a new member of the Junior Grange.

• Scoring at least 85% on the Super JG written quiz.

Grange history, Junior Manual, and general knowledge of the Junior Grange programs. (Quizzes are developed

each year by the National Grange Junior Director and will be sent to each State Junior Director.)

Name: Birth date: / /

Junior Grange: #

Junior Leader:

Address:

Tested By: DATE: / / SCORE:

Send Award To: By Date: / /

Send this completed form with test and program attachments to the National Junior Director.

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A M B A S S A D O R P R O GR A M A P P L I C A T I O N

Program Goal: To recognize the outstanding achievements of our Junior Grangers and to encourage active

participation at the National Grange convention.

Each year, two Junior Grangers will be selected to attend the National Grange Session. The Junior Grangers will

be recognized at Convention and will be expected to attend all Convention events. This program is designed to

recognize Junior Grange Members and encourage Juniors to experience a National Grange Convention as well as

showcase them as exemplary Junior Grange Members.

Each Junior Granger must complete each task in order to qualify:

1. Must be a Junior Grange Member for a minimum of 3 years and be between 10 and 14 years old (has

not taken the 4th degree).

2. Submit three letters of recommendation from State Master, Subordinate Master, Junior Leader

and/or Teacher with the application.

3. Submit a one to two page biography of your accomplishments and achievements, as well as a photo

containing only yourself.

4. Applicant must have taken and passed a Super JG Test. Attach a copy of the test.

5. Must be able to attend National Grange Convention in Sandusky, Ohio, Thursday to Saturday.

Ambassadors will be reimbursed for a portion of their expenses.

6. Parent/guardian of Junior Granger must attend the Convention.

7. Be a role model at Convention and attend all related activities.

8. Must write an essay of no more than 250 words on “Why I would like to represent my state as a

National Junior Grange Ambassador.”

9. All of the above written material should be placed in a report presentation folder.

10. Mail to the National Junior Director, postmarked no later than August 1, 2014.

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R E G I O N A L W O R K S HO P S

Held in Conjunction with the Regional Youth Conferences – as follows:

Region Participation States Conference Dates Host State

Eastern OH, PA, WV, MD, DE, NJ Apr 4 – 5, 2014 Potomac Grange #1

Southern FL, SC, NC, TN, VA Jul 18 – 20, 2014 North Carolina

Midwest IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, WI Jun 27 – 29, 2014 Indiana

Northeastern CT, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT, MA Jul 11 – 13, 2014 New Hampshire

Great Plains CO, KS, NE, OK, TX Jun 27 – 29, 2014 Texas

Western CA, ID, MT, OR, WA, AK, WY

Aug 1 – 3, 2014 Montana

These workshops are meant to create opportunities for Leaders and Directors to get together with other

Leaders and Directors to share ideas, information, and strategies for successful Junior Grange programming.

Your input in these conferences really matters and I encourage you to make every effort to attend. The goal of

these conferences is to motivate, inspire, and challenge you to put together a truly successful Junior Grange

program. These workshops will be hands on, so roll up your sleeves and be prepared to work at these sessions. I

would like all State Junior Directors and Junior Leaders to attend. This workshop will be geared to you.

Workshops will include information on the following:

•Programming information

•National Junior Grange Web Pages

•2014 Theme: “Junior Grangers; Honoring our Heritage”

•New Junior Grange Promotional Items

•National Grange Convention- Junior Grange Activity Days

•Directors and Leaders Roundtable Session. Bring Information that you would like to share with other Directors and Leaders

•Leadership Development for adult leaders and Junior members.

•And much more!

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K E L L E Y F A R M P R O J E C T

The Oliver Hudson Kelley Farm in Elk River, Minn., home of the founder of our Grange Order, could use the aid

of Junior Granges from across the country to help feed the animals at the Kelley Farm. With workhorses, oxen,

milk cows, pigs, sheep and chickens to feed every day of the year, all donations large or small are greatly

appreciated and will help with the feed costs a great deal.

You can write to the folks at:

Oliver H. Kelley Farm 15788 Kelley Farm Rd Elk River, MN 55330 Email: [email protected]

To see pictures of the Kelley Farm animals, go to the Minnesota Historical Society web site at www.mnhs.org,

and click on Oliver H. Kelley Farm.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP! PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW TO SEND IN YOUR DONATION

Junior Grange: # State:

Number of Members: Amount of Donation $

Junior Leader:

Address:

Make your check payable to “Grange Foundation, KELLEY FARM.” Send your check and this form to the National

Grange Office in Washington D.C.

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J U N I O R GR A N G E R E C R U I T E R A W A R D

Let’s build our Junior Granges across the nation—we all need to take on the challenge. Have you ever thought

about the word TEAM? Together Each Accomplishes More. More what? More Work, More Fun, More Service,

the list goes on, because as a TEAM, we can accomplish tasks that a lone individual could not accomplish.

Remember the demonstration of a dark room, with a single candle burning. One person shares his/her light

with another, and then they share again, and in no time, the light has driven away the darkness. Apply the same

principal to recruiting new Junior Grangers. If you recruit, and the member you recruited does the same and so

on, in no time, our Grange Halls are filled with new members, spreading the light of enthusiasm, and the light of

the Grange.

To qualify for the Junior Recruiter Award, you just need to recruit at least three new members to your Junior

Grange. If you are an individual Junior Grange member of a Subordinate/Community Grange, you can qualify if

you recruit at least three new individual Junior members to your Subordinate/Community Grange.

For 2014, there will be two recruitment periods. The first recruitment period is January 1st to June 30th, and must

be submitted to the National Junior Director no later than August 1st. The second recruitment period is July 1st

to December 31st, and must be submitted to the National Junior Director no later than February 1st.

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Junior Recruiter Award

Subordinate/Community

Grange Name # State

Junior Grange

Name: # Type Member: [ ] Junior Grange Member

[ ] Individual Junior Member

Junior Leader: Phone #:

Address: City, State and Zip

Member Name: Age: Date Joined:

Address: City, State and Zip

Print names of new member recruited

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8.

9. 10.

11. 12.

Certification:

I certify that ________________________________ has qualified for the Junior Recruiter Award, having

recruited _____ new members for [ ] 1st recruitment period [ ] 2nd recruitment period.

X_________________________________________ Date _____________________

Junior Grange Leader

Mail completed form to the National Junior Director no later than August 1st for the 1st recruitment period or no

later than February 1st for the 2nd recruitment period.

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H O S T S T A T E S T U D Y - O H I O

Facts:

•Capitol City: Columbus

•Year admitted into Union: March 1, 1803

•Ohio was the 17th State admitted to Union

•Year Settled: mid-18th Century

•Bird: Cardinal

•Flower: Large White Trillium

•Tree: Ohio Buckeye

•Motto: With God, all things are possible

•Song: Beautiful Ohio (by Ballard MacDonald)

•Origin of Name: Originates from the Iroquois

Indian word for good river.

•Nickname: The Buckeye State, The Mother of

Presidents, Birthplace of Aviation

Location of Ohio

State Flag

State Seal

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P U B L I C S P E A K I N G C O N T E S T

Three age groups (all ages as of January 1, 2014)

• 8-10 years of age

• 11-12 years of age

• 13-14 years of age

Topic: Deliver a prepared Speech on one of the following topics:

1. How I learned about my heritage.

2. What I can learn from my friends, whose heritage is different from mine.

3. How the heritage of the Junior Grange helps us today.

Length:

Ages 8-10 – Minimum 2 minutes – Maximum 3 minutes

Ages 11-12 – Minimum 3 Minutes – Maximum 4 minutes

Ages 13-14 – Minimum 4 Minutes – Maximum 5 minutes

Judging Criteria:

Time: ........................................................................................................................ 10 points Content: ...................................................................................................................... 25 points Preparation: ............................................................................................................. 30 points Volume: .................................................................................................................... 15 points Body Language: ........................................................................................................ 10 points Eye Contact: ............................................................................................................. 10 points

TOTAL POSSIBLE: ......................................................................... 100 Points

Speeches will be presented at the Regional Youth Conference at the same time the youth and young adult

competition is taking place. Check at nationaljuniorgrange.org for a listing of when your Regional Contest will

take place.

Regional Winners Cash Prizes: 1st ........ $25 2nd ......... $15 3rd .......... $10

The 1st place winner will be asked to present their speech at the National Grange Convention in November as

part of the Junior Grange program. They will also receive a $50 cash award for presenting the speech.

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S I G N - A - SO N G C O N T E S T

Two Categories:

Manually Sign the Alphabet: Ages 5 - 7

Individual Sign-a-Song Contest: Ages 8-14

Group Sign-A-Song Contest: Two or more Junior Grangers.

o All members must be 7-14 years of age

Age as of January 1, 2014

Judging Criteria:

Utilization of total communication ............................................................................ 35 points

(Sign language ability, signs clearly with creative interpretation)

Body expressions, displays emotion........................................................................... 30 points

Presentation, interpretation with confidence............................................................ 35 points

Possible ..................................................................................................................... 100 points

Contestants will give their presentations at the Regional Youth Conference at the same time the youth and the

young adult competition is taking place.

Check www.nationaljuniorgrange.org for a listing of when your Regional Contest will take place.

Regional Winners Cash Prizes:

1st $25, 2nd $15 3rd $10

The 1st place winner will be asked to present their sign-a-song at the National Grange Convention in November

as part of the Junior Grange program. They will also receive a $50 cash award for presenting the speech.

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C R E A T I V E A R T C O N T E S T

Using this year’s theme, draw a picture that shows what the theme means to you.

Rules:

1. Junior Grange Member

2. Age group: 7 and under; 8-10; and 11-14 (as of January 1, 2014).

3. Use 8 ½ x 11 paper.

4. May use crayons, colored pencils, markers or paints.

5. On the back write name, birth date, Grange name and number.

6. Judging will be based on creativity, originality and use of theme.

7. Entries must be postmarked by October 1, 2014 and sent to the National Junior Director.

8. If used as state contest, the 1st place winner from each age group can be sent to the National Director.

If not used as a state contest, each Junior Grange can submit the 1st place winner from each age group.

All entries from a state will be judged as a group, to select a State 1st place winner. The State 1st place

winners will be judged to determine National winners.

Awards: In each age group

1st $20 2nd $10 3rd $5

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C R E A T I V E W R I T I N G C O N T E S T

Theme: Junior Grangers; Honoring Our Heritage.

Use the theme to write about what Heritage means to you.

Rules:

1. Junior Grange Member

2. Age Groups: 7 and under; 8-10; and 11-14 (as of January 1, 2014)

3. Maximum of two pages, doubled spaced, typed or hand written on 8 ½ x 11 paper

4. On the top center of the paper put name, birth date, Junior Grange name and number.

5. Judging will be based on creativity, originality and use of the theme.

6. Entries must be postmarked by October 1, 2014 and sent to the National Junior Director.

7. If used as state contest, the 1st place winner from each age group can be sent to the National Director.

If not used as a state contest, each Junior Grange can submit the 1st place winner from each age group.

All entries from a state will be judged as a group, to select a State 1st place winner. The State 1st place

winners will be judged to determine National winners.

Awards: In each age group

1st $20 2nd $10 3rd $5

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M I N I - S C R A P B O O K C O N T E S T

Theme: Junior Grangers; Honoring Our Heritage

Rules:

1. Junior Grange Member.

2. Age groups: 7 and under; 8-10; 11-14 (as of Jan. 1, 2014).

3. Scrapbook pages must be 8 ½ by 11 inches. Total pages, excluding cover sheet, is 7 pages.

4. Include with scrapbook a cover sheet with contestant’s name, birth date, address, Grange name and

number.

5. Judging will be based on creativity, originality, and use of the theme.

6. If this contest is used as a state contest, submit to State Junior Director by September 1st. State

Director will submit 1st place for age group to National Director, along with list of all entries.

7. If used as state contest, the 1st place winner from each age group can be sent to the National Director.

If not used as a state contest, each Junior Grange can submit the 1st place winner from each age group.

All entries from a state will be judged as a group, to select a State 1st place winner. The State 1st place

winners will be judged to determine National winners.

8. All entries sent to the National Director must be postmarked no later than October 1st.

Awards: In each age group

1st $20 2nd $10 3rd $5

All will receive participation certificates

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A W A R D C E R T I F I C A T E S

Award Certificates are personalized with the member’s name and signed by the National Junior Grange Director.

Please request them from the National Junior Grange Director. Please allow two weeks for your request to be

mailed to you so you get them on time.

Graduation Certificates – Recognizes Junior members who will be graduating from Junior Granges.

Continuous Membership Certificate – Recognizes Juniors for number of years of participation in Junior

Grange, starting from 3rd year.

Community Service Award – Can be requested by State Junior Directors to recognize outstanding

Community Service within the Junior Granges*.

Leadership Award – Can be requested by State Junior Directors to recognize outstanding leaders for

their efforts*.

Award Certificates Request Mail Certificates To (print name):

Address, City, State Zip Code

Junior Grange Position Held: Date Submitted: Email Address:

# Issue Certificates To:

1 Print Name: Type of

Certificate: [ ] Graduation [ ] Continuous Membership _____ years

[ ] Community Service* [ ] Leadership*

Address, City, State Zip Code Member of – print name of Junior Grange & #

2 Print Name: Type of

Certificate [ ] Graduation [ ] Continuous Membership _____ years

[ ] Community Service* [ ] Leadership*

Address, City, State Zip Code Member of – print name of Junior Grange & #

3 Print Name: Type of

Certificate: [ ] Graduation [ ] Continuous Membership _____ years

[ ] Community Service* [ ] Leadership*

Address, City, State Zip Code Member of – print name of Junior Grange & #

4 Print Name: Type of

Certificate [ ] Graduation [ ] Continuous Membership _____ years

[ ] Community Service* [ ] Leadership*

Address, City, State Zip Code Member of – print name of Junior Grange & #

5 Print Name: Type of

Certificate [ ] Graduation [ ] Continuous Membership _____ years

[ ] Community Service* [ ] Leadership*

Address, City, State Zip Code Member of – print name of Junior Grange & #

* attach a short description for each Community Service and/or Leadership Certificates)

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M E R I T B A D G E P R O G R A M

The Junior Grange Badge Program will be getting a major makeover. Starting in 2014, the merit badge program

will have two distinct levels. Merit Badges Level 1 is recommended for members ages 5 to 9 and will consist of

the objectives for the current Merit Badge program. Merit Badges Level 2 is recommended for Junior Grange

members ages 10 to 14 and will consist of a completely new set of merit badges. During the transition into the

new two level program, Junior Grange members ages 10 to 14 may continue to earn merit badges using the

Level 1 merit badge manual.

Merit Badges Level 1 – Recommended for Ages 5 to 9:

The merit badge program will have three themes;

1. The Grange Adventure

2. Team Up America

3. Discovery Network

After the Junior Member completes the merit badge requirements, the merit badge can be ordered from the

Grange Store. (www.grangestore.org) These badges are pin on buttons approximately 1 ½ inches in diameter.

Merit Badges Level 2 – Recommended Ages 10 to 14:

For Junior members age 10 to 14, the new Level 2 Merit Badge program will be a journey of exploration into the

world surrounding us. For example, the Animal Science merit badge will delve into the science of Beef Cattle

production, another component will deal with Dairy Cattle production. The journey will also touch on Poultry

productions.

Each of the new merit badges will require more work on the part of the member, but the rewards for

completing the requirement will extend beyond a merit badge. The Junior Grange member will gain a better

understanding of the particular area covered by the merit badge. This knowledge will last beyond the time

spent in the Junior Grange.

A New Merit Badge Manual:

With the change in the program, we are introducing two Junior Grange Merit Badge Manuals. The Level 1

manual will provide details on the requirements for completing each merit badge. It will also provide the Junior

Grange members with ability to track completion of merit badges. The Level 2 Manual will include a record

sheet for each merit badge which lists the learning objectives, the requirements to be met, and provides a sign-

off showing that each requirement is completed.

The Level 1 Merit Badge manual is now available. The Level 2 Manual will be available after January 1st, 2014. Be

sure to check the National Junior Grange website where you will be able to download the new Merit Badge

Manuals. Be sure to check back often as new Level 2 merit badges will be introduced throughout the year.

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S T A T E D I R E C T O R S R E P O R T T O N A T I O N A L J U N I O R G R A N G E D I R E C T O R

Due Date: October 1st

Mail to: National Junior Grange Director

State Junior Grange Director State:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: ( ) E-mail:

Number of Junior Grange Members in your state as of June 1st

Number of Junior Granges in your state as of June 1st

Number of Junior Grange Committee Members, JG Deputies or other helpers

ATTACHMENTS: 1. List of Junior Granges and a list of names of leaders with addresses, phone

numbers and e-mail.

2. List of individuals, other than the ones you have already listed, that you

wish to receive the National Junior Grange Newsletters, e-mails and

Program Guide.

3. Comments or suggestion for the betterment of the Junior Grange Program

:

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J U N I O R GR A N G E L E A D E R R E P O R T

Due Date: October 1st

Mail to: National Junior Grange Development Director

Who should file report: All Junior Grange Leaders

Junior Grange Name: #: State:

Junior Grange Leader:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: ( ) E-mail:

Number of Junior Grange Members * as of June 1st

Number of Adult Leader working with your Junior Granges as of June 1st

ATTACHMENTS: 1. PROGRAMMING: Outline the planning for or the participation in any local,

regional State or National Junior Grange program.

2. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Outline any project organized by or participation in

by the Junior Grange in the community.

3. COMMUNICATION: Provide copies of websites, social media

announcements, newsletters, conference programs, etc.

4. MEMBERSHIP: Outline membership promotion efforts by the Junior Grange

members and leaders.

5. RITUAL: Outline any Grange ritual study or performance of the Junior

Degree during the year.

6. COMMENTS: Provide comments or suggestions for betterment of the

Junior Grange program.

*Ages 5-14 and not have joined Subordinate Grange