1998 Program 1998 Program
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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