Local Grange News
National Master Will Visit California Granges
National Master Ed Luttrell will visit three California Granges February 9 – 11 to address our members and answer questions about what’s going on at the National Grange. He will be accompanied by California State Grange Master Bob McFarland.
The first stop will be on February 9 at the Morgan Hill Grange, 40 E. 4th Street, Morgan Hill, California, where the Masters will honor this Grange for the most growth in membership in the Nation for 2011. The Morgan Hill Grange welcomed 59 new members last year. A chicken dinner will be served. Donations of $9.00 per meal are requested. Dinner starts at 6:00pm. You must RSVP by February 1, if you are planning to attend the dinner. Phone Jack Todd at (408) 806-6625.
Showcase Results
Thank you, Grangers, for your participation in the 2011 Showcase. This year was my first convention & first Showcase. I was amazed at the creative, and meticulous, work that fellow Grangers submitted for entry.
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Chili Cook-Off at Yankee Hill Grange
The hills were alive with the smells of chili at this year's Yankee Hill Grange Chili Cook-Off. There were 10 entries of some of the best chili around this year.
Last year's winner, Ryan Hughes, Cal Fire Jarbo Gap Station 36, again won first place in the inside cookers. A very close second place went to Lou & Lisa Hocevar, who also won the best decorated table.
Don Saul took home first place for those cooking with fresh ingredients outside.
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How does your garden grow?
In the shadow of Mt. Shasta, the McCloud Grange, in partnership with the local elementary school, has developed a community garden, now in its fourth year of production. Students are invited to participate & learn how to grow a variety of vegetables including: broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, spinach, tomatoes, and beans.
Do other Granges have gardens as well? The answer is a resounding Yes! Whether it be fruits and vegetables or a flower garden, Granges are bringing something to the locals - a sense of community. Here are a few of those gardens.
Brookside School’s farm program, under the direction of Antonia Partridge, is working in conjunction with fellow Grangers Tiffany & Cyndee Logan and the Little Lake Grange youth. The goals of the program are to create an outdoor classroom with real world learning; to improve the health of the area by distribution of the resulting foods to local schools; and to train the next generation of farmers. The farm promotes subsistence, small farming, and sustainability. The farm is off the grid electrically (using solar power), and ½ of their water comes from a rain catching system.
Mt. Hamilton Holds Fund Raising Party
The evening was a Mt. Hamilton Grange sponsored fund raiser that collected $1,600 for our Fort Bragg Grange septic system fiasco.
Summer Fun at Lake Tahoe Camp
This summer we will camp in our own private forest on the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe at the Nevada State University 4-H Camp. The facilities are clean and accommodating, with very nice cabins
Little Lake Grange Presented with Heritage Award
The Little Lake Grange recently was named a Heritage Grange by the State Association of Granges. Bob McFarland, president of the State Grange Association, spoke warmly...
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New Compliance for Non-Profits
This year, California has implemented reporting requirements for all non- profits. The California 199N e-Postcard is now required for all non-profits with less than $25K revenue. The new requirement is effective January 1, 2011 and includes the requirement to file for 2010. Filing due dates are May 15, 2011 if you are calendar year. If you are set up on a fiscal year, you will have to follow that due date structure. See more detailed instructions below.