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Welcome to the Oregon State Grange Youth page. The Grange youth program is for teenagers, young adults and young couples aged 14 to 35 years, but most of our programs are open to members of all ages.

The Oregon State Grange Youth program has two primary directives:

  1. Develop new leaders and provide them opportunities for personal growth.
     

  2. Create a program that underscores our fraternal values of honesty, integrity and compassion for the benefit of all humanity.

The first objective is met through various programs diverse enough that all youth should find a vehicle to personal growth that is meaningful to them. To mention a few...

bullet Annual Oregon State Grange Session (State Youth Officers)
bullet Regional Conferences (Public Speaking Contest)
bulletAnnual National Grange Session
bullet Ambassador Program
bullet John Trimble Legislative Experience
bulletDistrict Representatives on State Youth Team
bullet Achievement Award Program
bulletMentoring older Junior Grange members to assist their transition into the Youth Program

Through participation in the programs developed by the National and Oregon State Grange, youth will develop critical thinking skills, parliamentary procedure knowledge, public speaking skills, mentoring and other life skills. Development of these skills will shape our youth into tomorrow’s leaders.

The second objective is met through youth engaging in various community projects that support other organizations seeking to aid the welfare of others. The friendships youth enjoy during these efforts brings fellowship into their lives, something for which the Grange has always been known.

The rewards are many and the work light when many hands participate. Join the youth at their next event (see schedule below) to learn about the opportunities available to you and how the Grange can enrich your life and have a good splash of fun to boot.

Scheduled Youth Activities
August 6-8 Western Regional Conference, Black Lake Bible Camp, Olympia, Washington

Schedule
Registration Form due July 21
Medical Consent Permission Form

View photos of last two regionals
September 4 Youth Day at the Log Cabin at the Oregon State Fair; free parking, admission, and breakfast at the fair if you work a shift:
11 am - 2 pm
2 pm - 5 pm
5 pm - 8 pm
Contact Cat to sign up for a shift
September 10 All national applications submitted to National Youth Development Director
October Grange Youth Month
November 9-13 National Grange Convention, Charlotte, NC

View photos of last two conventions

 

Youth Programs and Activities

National Grange Youth Logo
These programs are for youth and young adults ages 14-35
 
bullet Horizon Leadership Ambassador Program;
Print Application Form
 
bullet Oregon Youth Adult
 
bullet Oregon Teenager Award
 
bullet John Trimble Youth Legislative Experience;
Print Application Form
 
bullet National Youth Leadership Award
 
bullet National Grange Youth Officer Team;
Print Application Form
 
bullet National Commercial Contest
 
bullet National Creative Writing Contest
 
bullet Right on Target Youth Committee Award
 
bullet Print State Youth Officer Application
 
bullet Oregon State Grange Legislative Experience

Note: Forms cannot be filled in online. Print, enter information, and mail.

Brandon Anglin, Oregon Ambassador

2009 Ambassador


View photos of:

Scavenger hunts

State sessions

Campouts

Open to All Grangers

The Youth Department sponsors these programs and activities that are open to all members regardless of age.

bullet National Grange Achievement Awards
bullet Sign-A-Song Contest
bullet Youth Booster Award
bullet Grange Family of the Year Award
bullet Public Speaking Contest
bullet Grange Leadership Team
bullet Bowling
bullet Installation Team Contest
bullet Drill Team Competition
bullet Degree Team Contest
bullet Opening/Closing Demonstration
 

Scholarships

bullet Charles E. Spence Fund; Print Application
bullet Grange Insurance Group; Print GIG Application
bullet Print Grange Workers Activities (GWA) Application
bullet Print National GROW Club Application
bullet Print Mary Helen Sauter Ramm Memorial Application

Note: Applications cannot be filled in online. Print, enter information, and mail.

 

Youth Department
Director

Kitty (Cat) Thomas
 E-mail
1649 NE Kane Dr
Gresham, OR 97030
503-292-7142 ext 27
 
District 1

Shala Helm
 E-mail
4155 Omaha Ave
Medford, OR 97501
541-535-9128
 
District 2

Connie Suing
E-mail
4557 Spring Meadow Ave
Eugene, OR  97404
541-461-4582

Assistant
Robert O’Dell
 E-mail
P.O. Box 236
Lyons, OR 97358
503-859-3445
District 3

Stormie Williamson
E-mail
16060 SW Bell Rd
Sherwood, OR 97140
503-625-2927
 
District 4
 Carly Sether
 E-mail
9051 S Schneider Rd
Molalla OR 97038
503-319-2782

JC Dumolt
 E-mail
26345 S Beeson Dr
Beavercreek, OR 97004
503-929-6740
 
District 5
 Open
District 6

Jesse and Deloris Stiltner
 E-mail
2390 Colorado Ave
Baker City, OR 97814
541-523-4009

David Curry
 E-mail
1819 A 14th
Clarkston WA 99403
509-295-4469

Gail and Roger Wilson
 E-mail
327 SE 1st St #126
Pendleton, OR 97801
541-276-3778
 
At Large

Sarah Kingsborough
 E-mail
 PO Box 1428 
Fairview, OR 97024
414-510-0469