137th California State Grange Annual Membership Meeting was a success!October 15-18, 2009
Thank you to all who helped, from our members right here at Orangevale Grange to the delegate body, who became very skilled at converting our meeting hall into a dining hall.
Special THANKS to our Culinary Students from Cordova High School. We were well fed and were delighted with their service.
Please write appreciation letters and thank you notes to the Cordova High School Culinary Academy AND the Folsom Cordova Unified School District regarding the wonderful job they did for our Convention this year. J
Cordova High Culinary Academy/FHA Hero c/o Cordova High School 2239 Chase Rancho Cordova CA 95670
Folsom Cordova Unified School District 135 East Bidwell Folsom CA 95630
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Orangevale Grange Hall 5807 Walnut Avenue Orangevale, California 95662
Want to know about something in the area but don't see it here? Email the Grange Concierge and we'll find out before you arrive. Just visit the Concierge Desk inside the Grange Hall when you arrive.
How to make the Annual Grange Members Meeting a Meaningful Experience (click here for a printable version)
Vow to have fun! Make music and merriment together. Share some food together. Enjoy the Talent Contest. Attend all meals, awards events, memorials, etc. if they are of interest to you. Participate in and view the Expo.
· Participate in the important work as a Delegate. · Support Resolutions that foster positive changes. · Participate in resolution committee work to ensure that all resolutions get a fair hearing. · Vote for resolutions you support. · Use parliamentary procedure to advance resolutions for Change. o A useful chart on parliamentary process can be found at: http://www.jimslaughter.com/robertsrules.htm o The Parliamentary Procedure powerpoint on the National Grange website: http://www.nationalgrange.org/departments/Parli_Pro.ppt
ü Support delegate candidates for office. ü Find out more about the qualifications about those who are running. ü Have discussions with candidates about your needs and their plans for the future of the CSG. ü Participate in the nomination process. ü Encourage others to support the candidates you believe embody the talents and skills that will honor tradition while bringing positive reforms and changes to the Order.
Ø Come to one of the three microphones on the floor; (Lecturers Station, Chaplains Station, Overseers Station) Ø Use parliamentary protocol. Ø Address the previous speaker formally with Brother Jones or Sister Smith Ø Speak clearly and concisely in regards to resolutions and motions. Ø Add to the discussion with facts and/or personal experiences. Ø Redirect the discussion to the motion that is on the floor to recommend amendments if necessary or call for the previous question.
v Attend the first time Delegates and Budget presentations and ask questions. v Advance to the 5th & 6th Degrees to learn more about our Grange Traditions. v Find out about upcoming Executive Committee meetings and how you can participate. v Network with other Grangers. v Ask about successes in fundraising and activities in the community. v Learn how Grangers have accessed technical expertise and help in their communities. v Share your experiences with your own Grange and the process of working with your own communities. v Share contact information and vow to continue talking throughout the year till the next meeting.
« Express your thanks! « Get to know the CSG office staff and find out how they can be of further assistance and how you can support them. « Get to know members of the Steering Committee and Orangevale Grange members and thank them for their hard work and hosting. |
