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Michigan Grange PinsAvailable for $5.00 each, if shipped, will cost more.
Contact the State Secretary to purchase or to sell.
Proceeds will go towards celebrating
Michigan State Grange's 150th Anniversary
CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF THE MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE in 2023!!JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023 GRANGE NEWS
Until next time, Rich Hazen
In four months we will be celebrating a milestone for the oldest agricultural organization, the sesquicentennial of the Michigan State Grange. During this time the committee will be finalizing the
guest list, sending invitations to our special guests, meeting with the caterer, and sending out proclamations to the governors office and local news sources.
The Grange embossed chocolates have been received and a great portion of them have been delivered.
The day that I went to meet Naomi and Eugene Fletcher ended up to be a pretty harrowing experience. The drive up to St Ignace was uneventful but the drive home wasn’t. I was fine until I got to Cadillac but from there to South of Ionia, I was only able to drive 35 to 45 and sometimes only 25 miles an hour due to the snow that hammered that part of the state. The first incident I saw was in Cadillac where a pickup lost its traction and slid off the highway. That’s when I slowed down. After going to Big Rapids to drop off Fern Grange’s order and seeing one accident and hearing all kinds of sirens, I decided I didn’t want to get back on the highway and go through Grand Rapids, so I took the two lane roads home. I did see one rollover accident and I’m hoping that the individuals involved were not seriously hurt. All in all I made it home but I was very tired.
Anyway, back to the article.
Anyway, back to the article.
I have received three reservations for the event so far and two for spending the night. If you’re planning on attending please contact me at: cell number; 269-420-1194, e-mail at; loon_addict@yahoo.com or address; Rich Hazen, 9890 22 Mile Rd, Marshall, Michigan 49068.
We are also hoping that you are working on your display boards depicting the history of your Grange. We feel that this will give our dignitaries a sense that we are still an active and viable organization. We are getting closer to our goal for funds needed to put this event on. The more funds we receive the bigger the event can be. I still have chocolates to deliver and raffle tickets are still available. Please contact Connie Johnston and she will make sure that you will get them if you need more. Once again, we are the committee, but we need your help to make this a very successful sesquicentennial celebration.
Until next time, Rich Hazen
MARCH/APRIL 2023 GRANGE NEWS
For a reminder this is a free event for every Grange member and we are requesting the dress to be business to business casual for this event.
Social hour starts at 12:00 PM with a catered meal following.
I have received quite a few RSVP’s but we need more. If you’re planning on attending please contact me at: cell number; 269-420-1194, e-mail at; loon_addict@yahoo.com or address; Rich Hazen, 9890 22 Mile Rd, Marshall, Michigan 49068. There are a block of rooms available if you would like to spend the night. Just make your reservation with the hotel and let them know you are with the Michigan State Grange.
It’s been a year and a half now that our esteemed President asked me to lead a committee to put on the sesquicentennial of the Michigan State Grange. In one month we will be celebrating that milestone and it is highly recommended that each Grange be in attendance. Invitations have been sent to Senators and Representatives in each Grange’s district so it would be fantastic to have the respective Granges there.
I cannot emphasize enough how important it is that your Grange be represented. Our National President/Master will be in attendance so let’s “WOW” her with 100% Grange attendance.
I would like every Pomona President/Master to contact their respective Granges and emphasize the importance of them coming. Carpool, pick them up if you can. Just get there somehow.
There have been struggles along the way but we have persevered to put on the best Gala we can
And I’m thanking my committee right now for their patience with me. There have been mistakes made and struggles overcome but hey, that’s why I picked the best team I could to help me along the way.
We are also hoping that you are working on your display boards depicting the history of your Grange. We feel that this will give our dignitaries a sense that we are still an active and viable organization. 150 years of service. Please bring them with you to the event. We will have display tables available. If you are unable to put together a display do not feel that you would not be welcomed either. We want you there to celebrate with us.
We are very close to our goal for funds needed to put this event on. The more funds we receive the bigger the event can be. I still have chocolates to distribute and raffle tickets are still available. Please contact Connie Johnston and she will make sure that you will get them if you need more. Once again, we are the committee, but we still need your help to make this a very successful sesquicentennial celebration. You have a month and a half to sell more. Remember the top prize for the Raffle is $250 worth of gift cards. A pretty easy sell.
We will be having some door prizes so plan on attending and if your Grange would like to donate something for a door prize please feel free to bring it with you.
We will be having some door prizes so plan on attending and if your Grange would like to donate something for a door prize please feel free to bring it with you.
For a reminder this is a free event for every Grange member and we are requesting the dress to be business to business casual for this event.
Social hour starts at 12:00 PM with a catered meal following.
I have received quite a few RSVP’s but we need more. If you’re planning on attending please contact me at: cell number; 269-420-1194, e-mail at; loon_addict@yahoo.com or address; Rich Hazen, 9890 22 Mile Rd, Marshall, Michigan 49068. There are a block of rooms available if you would like to spend the night. Just make your reservation with the hotel and let them know you are with the Michigan State Grange.
I need to have the RSVP’s by the end March (preferably before that) so we can let our caterer know how many meals they will be serving.
WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS