There are many ways to get involved:
Join our email list:
You'll learn about the topics to be discussed at the monthly meetings plus be alerted to other interesting public events taking place at the Grange.
Become a member:
Only $89/year. Although you do not need to become a member to attend meetings and be active in the Grange, you do need to be a member to vote on Grange issues and rent the hall at a discounted rate. There are several Washington State and National Grange benefits worth exploring when you join.
Your $50 is essential to the sustainability of the Chimacum Grange, a community asset we do not want to lose. The dues not only help with maintenance of the facility but are necessary if our local Grange is to keep our voice at the state and national levels plus keep our non-profit status.
Donate:
Another way to financially support the Grange is through direct donation to the "Grange Maintenance Fund". The building is old and in need of ongoing TLC. Every little bit helps. The Grange is a 501c8 and donations are tax-deductible.
Attend Monthly Grange Meetings:
Currently we are not having a Potluck before the Meeting. Meeting Starts at 7. Come join us! (updated 4/23)
Grange Meetings occur the second Wednesday of every month and are open for Grange members and non-members alike. The organization is secular and non-partisan, welcoming community members of all ages. Each meeting kicks off at 6:30 with a "bring food optional" potluck and mingling. The hope is that networking occurs—knowledge, ideas, needs, and stories shared with one another. At 7:00, the meeting begins with any official Grange business, a guest speaker presentation, and follow-up discussion. Each month a different topic pertinent to our community is presented. Contact the Grange if you have ideas as to issues you'd like explored during upcoming meetings.
Host Your Own Community Event:
All rentals are much appreciated as this is the primary income source for the Grange. If you would like to sponsor an event open to the public that addresses the needs of our agricultural community, the Grange may be able to co-sponsor it with you.
Volunteer:
We are always looking for new people to help with the grange. Attend a meeting to find out how to help! We host our annual Pancake breakfast in July and always need a few extra hands then. We could use a person to update our community calendar.
Grange "Wish List"
Become an Officer:
The current Grange officers are Joanne Pontrello (president), Dan Hausko (VP), Al Latham (treasurer), and Tom Erlichman (Secretary). We are always happy to someone wants to join us in one of these or the various unfilled positions!
