Special Convention Issue November 12, 2024
A publication of the National Grange
Welcome to the River by Christine E. Hamp
National Grange President
opportunity to learn, grow,
Greetings Grangers,
and bring fresh
Welcome to Bettendorf, Iowa,
ideas,
and enthusiasm
the National Grange! Here, on the
back
banks of the Mississippi River, we
local Granges.
commitment to agriculture, to our communities and our hometowns, and to the values that have served as the foundation of the Grange for generations. This year’s theme, “Meet Us at the River,” speaks to the vibrant current of ideas, experiences, and connections that this convention offers. Just as the Mississippi carves
* The Heart of our Grassroots Structure: The Resolution Process including new strategies for Research and Writing
energy,
and the 158th annual session of
gather to celebrate our shared
Tuesday Workshops
to
* Cookie Decorating (Pre-Register) * How to Lead a Workshop
your
Please make the most of your time this week to network with fellow
Grangers,
share
your
* What to Do When Stuck Vertical Thinking. * Wreaths Across America
stories, and gain insights into the challenges and triumphs we
* River Rock Painting
all experience. No matter your
*Planning and Executing Successful events: New Strategies
experience within the Grange, I know you will leave with renewed enthusiasm and purpose. Together, we will continue to build a stronger, more
united,
more
resilient
* Emblem & Founders Activity * Bedtime & Stories & Homework time
Grange, upholding our mission and
a path through this country, the
guiding the organization toward
Grange carves a path of community
an amazing future.
support and service in each of our
Enjoy the session, embrace
hometowns. Over the next few
the river’s spirit of movement
days, I encourage you to dive into
and change, and let’s make this
the wealth of activities, workshops,
year’s gathering one to remember
and fellowship opportunities that
as we work together to be
have been planned – each an
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