Jan 9 El Nino (Headlines) Our Worthy Lecturer shared much information, with handouts, about this weather phenomenon that has dominated the headlines of late. Even though El Nino is considered a Pacific anomoly, he shared some of the potential repercussions to the East coast. Jan 23 When Disaster Strikes (Open House) The Emergency Management Director of our Grange's home town joined us for the evening. She told of the town's plan of action should disaster strike. The means of notifying the residents and exactly what the town's emergency services duties and actions would be was also shared with us. A most enjoyable and informative evening. We only wish that more of the town's people could have been with us. Feb 13 Star Island (Legacy of Stewardship) The Isles of Shoals were the focus of this program. The geography and history of the islands was presented by the Worthy Lecturer and his wife. In addition to the books and handouts which they had, they showed us a video telling of one of the legends of the Isles and another documentary video. All in all, we forgot for a short while, the weather outside. Feb 27 Agriculture & Wildlife Two members of the local Garden Club joined us for the evening. They shared with us the growth and structure of the club, which was chartered just 3 years ago. They also told of some of their completed projects and some of the club's plans for future projects. A most enjoyable evening. Mar 13 St. Patrick's Day Program An evening of fun and games, Irish style, was tonight's theme. We all dressed in varying shades of green and were greeted with "buttons" to wear. After several people kissed "the Blarney Stone", trivia was shared, quizzed and other games played. Mar 16 Bowling Roll-Offs Six of our members went to the bowling roll offs and three of them will be bowling in the finals - John McColley, Andrew Savage and Lucia Savage. Congratulations and good luck to you all! Mar 27 Youth Night Tonight, we had visitors from 6 Granges for our Youth Night. They were: Arlington, Chester, Danville, Golden Rod, Hampton Falls Sandown Jr. Grange and 1 guest for a total of 19 visitors. The young people filled the chairs for the evening so some of us got the night off. Our Youth Chairman, Norman Brandt, was in charge of the program this evening. It was first time he had ever done anything like this and he did a fine job. We had a cooking demonstration of some foreign cookies (and they were good!), listened to some spring music and played some spring related games. Well done, Norman. The young people were also in charge of refreshments and clean up as well. The future is looking pretty good if these kids are any indication. Mar 29 Bowling Championships Lakeside Lanes, Manchester Our three bowlers represented us well and had a great time, but alas, they brought home no trophies. Better luck next year. Apr 8 Entertain Pomona (Instruction) Apr 10 Instruction - First Degree We worked the first degree on Gabrielle T. Ellis and coinciden- tally for the Deputy, Marie Hall. After we obligated the second degree, the meeting was turned over to Marie for our spring Instruction. Marie had a unique and very pleasant (and informative for some) method for sharing the instructions with us this year. We all learned something this year. We also dis- cussed the display to be placed in the public library for Grange Week. Apr 19-25 Grange Week Our Treasurer and her family gathered the items needed and set up the display at the public library. They did a fine job and all of us at Wingold do thank them. Apr 24 Home Economics As this reporter was unable to attend the meeting, the report is in the process of being prepared by another and will be posted as soon as it is ready. May 2 Ham & Bean Supper (5-7 PM) This is the first dinner that we have served in almost two years. Thanks to our wonderful Ways and Means Chairman, Don Ross, who organized us all, the dinner was a success. We served over 50 people, and expect there to be a larger crowd at the next one. May 8 Membership & Deaf Activities Tonight, we obligated the third degree and worked the fourth de- gree on Gabrielle Ellis. It's hard to decide who was more excited, Gabby or the rest of the membership. Welcome, Gabby. You are indeed a fine addition and fun sister. While we don't usually have a program when we do degree work, the Deaf Activities Chairman gave us a brief history of sign language and had some handouts with tips on determining hearing loss. The Chaplain presented the first portion of a Recoginition Ceremony, which will be concluded at our Past Masters Night. May 22 America's Banner Due to this meeting being so close to the observed Memorial Day, our Lecturer presented a program about our nation's flag. In- cluded were a skit, presented by our Treasurer and Steward, explaining the Pledge of Allegiance, tips on the proper care, display and disposal of the flag along with several inspirational readings. May 30 Ham & Bean Supper (5-6:30 PM) We served about the same number of dinners tonight as we had at the first dinner, but we made a larger profit (fewer supplies to be purchased). Once again, due to the organization of our Ways & Means Chairman, things went along smoothly -- even though Don got called in to work unexpectedly. Great work, Don! One more for this season. This is a great way to keep our presence in the public's eye and help the Treasury as well. Jun 12 Memorial Service (Chaplain) Our Chaplain presented a program to honor, not only our members who have departed this year, but also the departed military men and women. We had a reading on the history of Memorial Day and a reflection on immortality. Then the Chaplain placed a green fern on the Bible to represent immortality, followed by placing a flower for each member who passed away during the last year. One more flower was then placed for all other departed members and one for all of the military departed. The program closed with a Memorial Day prayer. Jun 26 Strawberry Festival - Past Masters Night The Lecturer has us all walking down memory lane with a list of inventions, which we had to put in chronological order. Fortunately, we were in groups to do this, with 50+ year members teamed with under 20 year olds. Not even one group got them all correct. A fun and informative exercise. The reports of the Recognition Ceremony were then heard, some with tears. Those who were unable to give the final report were asked to bring it to the cook out in August. Jun 27 Ham & Bean Supper (5-6:30 PM) This time we served about 70 people and our profits were in the neighborhood of $125. We will get the final tally at our meeting in September. While this is the last one for us this year, it is such a wonderful way to keep us in the public's eye and fosters great team work, it will once again become an annual fundraiser. We want to thank all who helped and all who came to share the meal with us. We especially want to thank Don Ross, our Ways and Means Chairman, for organizing us and keeping us going forward. Jun, Jul and/or August - Car Wash Aug 15 Cookout at Master's (parents') house A small group of us, due to many varied summer schedules, got together for a wonderful time. Good food, good weather and great company. Hopefully more will be able to share this summer event with us next year. Sep 11 Election of Officers Tonight, we had our election of officers. We filled all of the offices and we will even have some members to sit on the side- lines this year. We also received an application for membership tonight and will be working the first degree on him at the next meeting. Sep 25 Inspection - First Degree Tonight, we worked the First Degree, for Deputy Inspection with our Deputy, Marie Hall. The degree was worked on Lawrence Brandt. Seems like it was just yesterday that LK was a brand new baby and now he is our newest brother. Welcome, LK. Due to some scheduling conflicts, we voted to change our next meeting from Oct. 9th to the 16th and the opening for this meeting to 8 PM. Oct 14 Entertain Pomona (Inspection) Oct 16 Installation of Officers (Special Time-8 PM) Our own Brother Donald R. Ross and his suite very ably Installed our new slate of officers for the next year. This was the first time that Don had installed our Grange and he did an impressive job. Thanks Don, for a job well done. Our second meeting in October is cancelled because State Grange takes place the same weekend. Oct 23 No Meeting Oct 22-25 State Grange State Grange this year, as always, was productive, impressive and fun. Since this year was also Election of Officers, there was an air of excitment concerning who would be elected and what changes would be made. We at Wingold are proud to announce that our own Donald R. Ross, PM was elected Gatekeeper of the NH State Grange and Carolyn J. Ross, PM was elected Pomona of the NH State Grange. Jeanne Higgins, PM, was once again appointed Special Pomona Deputy and Joann E. Brandt, PM was appointed to the State Home Economics Committee. (For those of you outside of NH, this Committee fulfills the same responsibilities as the Women's Activities Committee, but here in NH, we acknowledge that the skills and crafts of the home are not the realm of women only and have retained the title "Home Economics Committee", recognizing both men and women.) Our last year's Deputy, Marie Hall, PM, of Hampton Falls Grange was elected Flora of the NH State Grange. Congratulations to our sisters and brother and to all of the newly elected and appointed people who will help guide this State Grange for the next two years. Nov 13 Thanksgiving Program In the absence of our Lecturer, the Chaplain presented the program. Our Secretary read "From a 1936 proclamation by CT Governor Wilbur L.Cross" declaring November 26 "... a day of Public Thanksgiving". "Let us give thanks for a bounty of people." by Max Coots, Canton New York was read to us by our Assistant Steward. We then had a candle lighting ceremony in which we lit a candle for Thanksgivings past, then each in turn a candle for our own thanks and finally, with a reading "Everyday Thanksgiving", a candle for this current and all future Thanksgivings. The program closed with all singing "The Harvest Hymn" (known to some as "Come Ye Thankful People, Come") Nov 27 No Meeting Nov 30 Planning Meeting Dec 11 Holiday Party In keeping with the party atmosphere, we sang Christmas carols and learned the meaning of some holiday traditions through readings presented by our Lecturer. After a beautiful solo presentation of "How Great Thou Art" by Don Ross, we then exchanged gifts and cards. Following the meeting, at refreshments, the party continued with much love and fellowship shared by all. We all agreed that, although there were a few sad times, this year had been a good year. Dec 25 No Meeting
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