Volume 1 | Issue 14
December 20, 2024
A publication of the National Grange
New Co-Directors Encourage Granges to serve communities by Philip J Vonada
National Grange Communications Director
The National Grange is pleased to announce the appointment of new Co-Directors for the National Grange Community Service Department. President Christine E. Hamp has tapped Bonnie Mitson (ID) and Randee Farmer (KS) to lead the department after serving on the Community Service Team through 2024. “I am excited by Bonnie and Randee’s passion for community service,” Hamp said, “They are amazing representatives of what it means to have the community at the heart of all we do. I know they will work as idea-generators and connectors for Granges as we continue to highlight the great work being done by our members nationwide.” Bonnie Mitson is a member of Mica Flats Grange #435 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where she has served in many capacities, and Bellgrove Grange #369, which she helped reorganize in 2019. She is currently on the Executive Board of the Idaho State Grange as well as the State Community Service Director. “What I love about Grange is community,” Mitson says. “When I meet Grangers, the first thing I notice is Bonnie Mitson (ID), top, and Randee that they naturally serve others. Granges get excited Farmer (KS) have to start community projects, and it’s contagious.” been appointed as In addition to her work with the Grange, Mitson is the new National active in her local church, the county elections board, Grange Community Service Co-Directors. and Quilts of Valor. She is a longarm quilter and Photos by Lindsay Haggerty seamstress and enjoys building, remodeling, and continued on page 3 electrical work (but she’s not fond of plumbing!).
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In This Issue New Co-Directors encourage Granges to serve communities . 1 Presidential Perspective: Resolve to be Grange Strong . . . . . . . . . . 2 Delaware State Grange elects new President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 View from the Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 How to keep kids’ minds active this holiday break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CTA seeks consumer feedback on pulse oximeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Generosity, new fundraisers, boost Foundation in 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Burr Oak Grange brings warmth to community with first annual mitten tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 This holiday season, protect yourself and your loved ones from respiratory illness . . . . . . . . 9 Grange Store: #GrangeStrong Socks . . . . . . . 9 Grange Member Benefit: MemberDeals . . . . . . . . . . 10
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