WHAT’S THE GRANGE? The National Grange was founded as a fraternal organization for farm families in 1867 – opening its doors to men and women equally from the start. From rural free delivery of mail to the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people, Grange has influenced many aspects of American life and culture. Today, we continue to advocate for rural Americans and those interested in all areas of agriculture – including those who just like to eat – and our local Granges provide millions of dollars and hours of service to their neighbors annually. Each Grange operates as a grassroots unit, taking on projects most appropriate for their communities and advocating based on their members’ beliefs.
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John Benedik, NJ, Vice President jbenedik@grange.org Lynette Schaeffer, IL, Executive Committee Chair lschaeffer@grange.org Susan Noah, OR Executive Committee Member snoah@grange.org William “Buddy” Overstreet, TX, Executive Committee Member boverstreet@grange.org Joseph Stefenoni, CA Executive Committee Member jstefenoni@grange.org Tom Gwin, WA, Lecturer lecturer@nationalgrange.org
Christopher Johnston, MI, Steward
Christine E. Hamp, Publisher National Grange President President, Grange Foundation President, Grange Advocacy champ@nationalgrange.org Philip J. Vonada, Editor Communications Director pvonada@nationalgrange.org Stephanie Wilkins, Subscriptions Manager IT Director swilkins@nationalgrange.org
Amanda Leigh Brozana Membership & Leadership Development Director & Grange Foundation Associate abrozana@nationalgrange.org
Walter Hartley, RI, Assistant Steward
Loretta Washington Sales, Benefits, Programs & Membership Recognition Director lwashington@nationalgrange.org
Kathy Gibson, MA, Lady Assistant Steward Kay Hoffman Stiles, MD, Chaplain Joseph Goodrich, VT, Treasurer Debbie Campbell, PA, Secretary David Allen, NC, Gatekeeper Cindy Greer, CO, Ceres Barbara Foster, WV, Pomona
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Christine E. Hamp, WA, President champ@nationalgrange.org
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