November 8-16, 2025
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Welcome to the 159th annual convention of the National Grange!
This year, we gather not in a hotel ballroom or convention center, but aboard the Carnival Horizon as we sail from Miami to the ABC Islands in the Southern Caribbean. Together, we are making history with the very first National Grange convention at sea!
This convention is designed to overflow with energy, joy, and connection. It’s about more than business – it’s about the chance to learn, share, and grow while also experiencing the fun and fellowship that makes the Grange family so special. From thought-provoking conversations to time spent on deck, from exploring new ports to reconnecting with old friends, this is truly a time to enjoy Grange-ing in a whole new way.
A heartfelt thank-you goes to Jody and Jodi Ann Cameron, our exceptional National Grange Convention Coordinators, and to the entire Eastern Region (Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia). Your vision and fearless spirit have made this groundbreaking convention possible. You dared to think differently, embraced bold ideas, and poured your energy into trying new things and ensuring this gathering would be both meaningful and memorable.
Thank you for choosing to be part of this experience. Your participation is proof of your commitment and dedication to the Grange today and to the generations yet to come. Together, we will laugh, learn, celebrate, and build bonds that will carry us forward.
So, enjoy yourself. Enjoy your fellow Grangers. Enjoy this extraordinary adventure. Above all, thank you for keeping the Grange spirit alive and vibrant. Thank you for being Grange Strong!
With Grange pride,
Christine E. Hamp, President
Dear National Grange Guests:
We can’t wait to welcome all of you participating in the 159th Annual National Grange Convention!
We’re delighted you chose Carnival as the venue for this amazing experience, and it will be our pleasure to host your members and delegates this week.
Get ready for a busy and exciting week. You’ll be attending informative seminars and special events. Oh, and don’t forget about all the yummy food, FUN activities, and terrific entertainment we have in store for you once onboard.
Our officers, staff, and crew will do everything possible to provide all of you the most memorable cruise vacation ever!
Sincerely,
National Grange
@nationalgrangeofficial
@national_grange_youth | @national_junior_grange
@nationalgrange
National Grange
Share your National Grange experiences and follow along so you don’t miss a thing!
Throughout the week of the convention, be sure to take to social media to share your experiences. From photos to video clips to behind-the-scenes information, we want to see it! Use the hashtag #ng159 s o we can easily find (and share) your posts. You may see your own photos or videos in the Grange Today! newsletter, Good Day! TM magazine, or promotional materials for future National Grange events.
The National Grange Communication Assistants, Youth Team, staff members, and other guests will be running the National Grange social media channels during the week, so please tune in so you don’t miss a second of the events around the convention.
The ONLY time to register and check in for the convention is Saturday, November 8 from 1:30pm-4:00pm at Piano Bar 88 on Deck 5. This is the only chance you will have to collect your convention lanyard & nametag, or any Convention merchandise you prepurchased during registration.
While our convention lanyards & nametags do not need to be worn at all times, they are required for admittance to any National Grange events, including business meetings, Youth & Junior workshops, the Seventh Degree, and the Welcome Reception.
Use the QR code on the back of your nametag to promote the Grange to any new friends you make onboard!
Join us for an historic “first” - the first video conferral of the Seventh Degree, professionally recorded earlier this year.
Take or witness the Seventh Degree on Tuesday, Nov. 11th. The cost to receive the Seventh Degree is $30.
It is free to view the Seventh Degree for any Seventh Degree member.
The ship waits for no one. Please plan to return to the ship well before embarkation time at every port.
The National Grange is not responsible for any attendee who does not return to the ship in time.
Limelight Lounge (Deck 4):
National Grange Business Meeting
Assembly of Demeter Business Meeting
Liquid Lounge (Deck 4):
Welcome Reception
Seventh Degree Conferral
Conference Room Port (Deck 4):
Junior Conference Room
Conference Room Starboard (Deck 4):
Youth Conference Room
Piano Bar 88 (Deck 5):
Convention Registration
all times in local time
Grange Youth Programming listed in green
Junior Grange Programming listed in red
saturday, November 8
11:00 a.m. Boarding the Carnival Horizon begins
Port of Miami Check your Boarding time!
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration
Piano Bar 88 - Deck 5
3:30 p.m. Cruise Departs
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
Liquid Lounge - Deck 4 & Convention Group Photo Open o nly to Convention registrants
Wear your Haw aiian Shirts!
suNday, November 9 - at sea
8:00 a.m. Opening of the 159th Annual Convention
Limelight Lounge in the Seventh Degree Deck 4
~8:30 a.m. Admission of Fourth Degree Members
9:00 a.m. President’s Address, Christine E. Hamp (session at ease)
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Leadership Academy
Youth Conference Room
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Junior Workshop
Junior Conference Room
11:00 a.m. Youth Officer Practice
Youth Conference Room
noon Session Recesses
1:30 p.m. Session Reconvenes
Limelight Lounge
2:00 p.m. Youth Activity: Main Pool
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Family Fun
Location TBD
3:00 p.m. President’s Internal Address
4:00 p.m. Session Closes
m o N day , N ovember 10 - at sea
8:00 a.m. National Grange Opens
Limelight Lounge in the Fourth Degree Deck 4
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Leadership Academy
Youth Conference Room
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Junior Workshop
Junior Conference Room
11:00 a.m. Youth Officer Practice
Youth Conference Room
noon Session Recesses
1:30 p.m. Session Reconvenes
Limelight Lounge
2:00 p.m. Youth Activity: Mini-Golf
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Family Fun
Location TBD
4:00 p.m. Session Closes with guest officers
tuesday, November 11 - Aruba
8:00 a.m. Horizon docks in Aruba
8:00 a.m. Conferral of the Seventh Degree Liquid Lounge enter on Deck 4
10:00 p.m. Cruise Departs
WedNesday, November 12 - Bonaire
8:00 a.m. Horizon docks in Bonaire
8:00 a.m. Assembly of Demeter Business Meeting
Limelight Lounge & Convocation of the Assembly Deck 4
10:00 p.m. Cruise Departs
thursday, November 13 - Curaçao
8:00 a.m. Horizon docks in Curaçao
5:00 p.m. Cruise Departs
Friday, November 14 - at sea
8:00 a.m. National Grange Opens
Limelight Lounge in the Fourth Degree Deck 4 Election of Officers
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Leadership Academy
Youth Conference Room
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Junior Workshop
Junior Conference Room
11:00 a.m. Youth Officer Practice
Youth Conference Room
noon Session Recesses
1:30 p.m. Session Reconvenes
Limelight Lounge
2:00 p.m. Youth Activity: WaterWorks
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Family Fun
Location TBD
4:00 p.m. Session Closes
saturday, November 15 - at sea
7:00 a.m. Youth Officer Practice & Photos
Limelight Lounge
8:00 a.m. National Grange Opens
Limelight Lounge in the Fourth Degree Deck 4 by National Grange Youth Officer Team Juniors Attend
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Leadership Academy
Youth Conference Room
noon Session Recesses
1:30 p.m. Session Reconvenes
Limelight Lounge
2:00 p.m. Youth Activity: Pickleball & Games
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Family Fun
Location TBD
2 :30 p.m. Installation of Officers
Limelight Lounge
4:00 p.m. Closing of 159th Annual Session of the National Grange
suNday, November 16 - Miami
8:00 a.m. Docking in Port of Miami & disembarkation
Have a safe trip home, and we will see you next year!
Many Thanks to the State Granges of the Eastern Region for Hosting!
North
Potomac Grange #1
★ Grange Hall of Fame induction
★ Celebration of Remembrance
★ Departmental Awards for the 2024-2025 Grange Year
November 21, 2025
November 21, 2025
8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT be held virtually and streamed online
8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT
to be held virtually and streamed online
Agriculture
Joseph Stefenoni, CA - Chair
Debbie Vine, WI - Sec.
Melanie Bostwick, KS
Tammy Fryman, NE
Glenn Gibson, MA
Rusty Hunt, WA
Lynette Schaeffer, IL
Audit & Budget
John Benedik, NJ - Chair
Joyce Billquist, MT - Sec.
Doug Baldwin, IA
Duane Hamp, WA
Susan Hanks, CA
Buddy Overstreet, TX
Judy Sherrod, TN
Sarah Strawder, KS
Citizenship
Robert Buck, CT - Chair
Gary Wardle, CO - Sec.
Crystal Allen, NC
Bruce Croucher, NY
Kevin Evans, OH
Joe Goodrich, VT
Harry Greer, CO
Christopher Johnston, MI
Tricia Taylor, NH
Conservation
Matt Espenshade, PA - Chair
Tom Gwin, WA - Sec.
Barbara Foster, WV
Richard Javaux, ID
Don Schaeffer, IL
Stephen Seuberth, DE
Billy Shufeldt, OK
Kay Stiles, MD
Education & Health
Mark Gibbons, DC - Chair
Eileen Javaux, ID - Sec.
Debbie Campbell, PA
Christopher Dean, MA
Lisa Goodrich, VT
Danielle Hartley, RI
Mark Naylor, OH
Anna Seuberth, DE
Richard Stonebraker, MD - Chair
Charlene Espenshade, PA - Sec.
Marty Billquist, MT
Karen Overstreet, TX
Pete Pompper, NJ
Lena Shufeldt, OK
Jason Smith, IN
Martha Stefenoni, CA
Grange Law
Nathan Strawder, KS - Chair
Sandra Green, NY - Sec.
Roger Bostwick, KS
Kathy Gibson, MA
Cindy Greer, CO
Walter Hartley, RI
Susan Noah, OR
Corey Spence, MA
Kathy Wardle, CO
Labor, Judiciary, & Transportation
David Allen, NC - Chair
Mark Noah, OR - Sec.
Dan Bascom, NH
Mark Belisle, VT
Rob Hankins, VA
Connie Johnston, MI
Ted Powell, CT
Royal Vine, WI
President Christine E. Hamp
Legislative Director and Executive Director, Grange Advocacy
Communications Director
Burton Eller
Philip J Vonada
Membership & Leadership Development Director and Grange Foundation Associate Amanda Brozana
IT Director Stephanie Wilkins
Sales, Benefits, Programs and Membership Recognition Director Loretta Washington
Convention Liaisons
Jody Cameron & Jodi Ann Cameron
Christine E. Hamp President
Susan Noah Exec. Committee Secretary
Tom Gwin Lecturer
Kathy Gibson Lady Assistant Steward
John Benedik Vice President
Buddy Overstreet Exec. Committee Member
Chris Johnston Steward
Kay Hoffman Stiles Chaplain
Lynette Schaeffer Exec. Committee Chair
Joseph Stefenoni Exec. Committee Member
Walter Hartley Assistant Steward
Joseph Goodrich Treasurer
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