Community Council of Ashland: Squam Lake Grange

WHO WE ARE

The Grange is a family-oriented, community-based fraternal organization, with emphasis on the welfare of its members and activities that benefit the community as a whole.

Membership in the Grange is open to all individuals from age 13 up. Current annual membership dues are $20.00

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Squam Lake Grange was organized in 1897 and has been an active part of the community for over 100 years. During that time, many community projects have been initiated or supported by the Grange. Tree plantings, roadside cleanups, site beautifications, community and patriotic support; public entertainment programs and public discussion forums, financial and physical support for many community projects, and participation in community celebrations are some of the ways the Grange has remained involved in the community.

In recent years the Grange has supported projects including the preservation of the old Elementary School building, restoration of the Civil War monument, restoration of the Railroad Station by the Historical Society, support for the Community Closet and Food Pantry and support for local independent activities to enhance the welfare of the community.

Starting with the 2002-2003 school year the Grange initiated a five-year sponsorship of the Dictionary Project for the Elementary School. In cooperation with Meredith Village Savings Bank and Pemigewasset Valley Pomona, we have committed to providing each third grade student with their own grade-appropriate paperback dictionary. You can learn more about this national project at www.thedictionaryproject.org.

The Community Council of Ashland is the direct result of an effort by members to learn more about other community groups and their participation in community affairs. We are pleased that there has been a warm reception to this effort to provide a common voice for local non-profit groups.

COMMUNITY CITIZEN AWARD

Each year the Grange presents a Community Citizen Award to an individual in recognition of their service and involvement in community affairs. Their efforts to improve the community welfare and engage in community improvements distinguishes them as exemplary citizens. Recipients have included:

Harold K. Avery
Frances Platt
Lawrence Lee
Marion Merrill
Hilda Harris
Maureen Zock
Mary Ruell
Claudia Willette
Nancy Cross
Kenneth Forbes
Milton Graton
Mike and Sue Bridges
David Ruell
Mary Divers
Leonard "Pee Wee" Duguay
Ashland Woman’s Club
Phylliss Reitsma

ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS

The Grange organization provides a variety of cooperative activities and competitive contests which members can participate in. Most are developed and coordinated through the National and State Granges and implemented through the community Granges:

Activities for youth, women, men, young adults
Contests for art, photography, woodworking, baking, sewing, knitting and other crafts
Programs to develop public speaking, writing and sign language skills
Bowling Tournament
Family Camping Weekend
Celebration Banquets
Talent Competitions
Hands-on workshops

MEMBER BENEFITS

Members are provided with a number of benefits, some of which are funded through the annual membership dues, others require additional payment from the member for the specific program they choose.

Educational scholarships, including GED and Continuing Education courses for members
Educational loans for members and family
Emergency financial assistance for members with unusual or extraordinary medical or emergency needs; loaned equipment to assist members who are medically or physically restricted.
Various insurance programs
Discount prescription plan
Travel, lodging and auto rental discount plan.
Beltone Hearing Aid exam and purchase discount plan

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you are interested in learning more about the Grange organization, visit www.nationalgrange.org or www.nhgrange.org. For more information about Squam Lake Grange, contact Noreen Crawford (968-3903) or e-mail us at hershe@together.net.

THE SQUAM LAKE GRANGE
Home Calendar of Events	Organized Sept. 14, 1897 Meetings 2nd Saturday 7:30 PM Booster Club Building N. Main St. WHO WE ARE The Grange is a family-oriented, community-based fraternal organization, with emphasis on the welfare of its members and activities that benefit the community as a whole. Membership in the Grange is open to all individuals from age 13 up. Current annual membership dues are $20.00 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Squam Lake Grange was organized in 1897 and has been an active part of the community for over 100 years. During that time, many community projects have been initiated or supported by the Grange. Tree plantings, roadside cleanups, site beautifications, community and patriotic support; public entertainment programs and public discussion forums, financial and physical support for many community projects, and participation in community celebrations are some of the ways the Grange has remained involved in the community. In recent years the Grange has supported projects including the preservation of the old Elementary School building, restoration of the Civil War monument, restoration of the Railroad Station by the Historical Society, support for the Community Closet and Food Pantry and support for local independent activities to enhance the welfare of the community. Starting with the 2002-2003 school year the Grange initiated a five-year sponsorship of the Dictionary Project for the Elementary School. In cooperation with Meredith Village Savings Bank and Pemigewasset Valley Pomona, we have committed to providing each third grade student with their own grade-appropriate paperback dictionary. You can learn more about this national project at www.thedictionaryproject.org. The Community Council of Ashland is the direct result of an effort by members to learn more about other community groups and their participation in community affairs. We are pleased that there has been a warm reception to this effort to provide a common voice for local non-profit groups. COMMUNITY CITIZEN AWARD Each year the Grange presents a Community Citizen Award to an individual in recognition of their service and involvement in community affairs. Their efforts to improve the community welfare and engage in community improvements distinguishes them as exemplary citizens. Recipients have included: Harold K. Avery Frances Platt Lawrence Lee Marion Merrill Hilda Harris Maureen Zock Mary Ruell Claudia Willette Nancy Cross Kenneth Forbes Milton Graton Mike and Sue Bridges David Ruell Mary Divers Leonard "Pee Wee" Duguay Ashland Woman’s Club Phylliss Reitsma ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS The Grange organization provides a variety of cooperative activities and competitive contests which members can participate in. Most are developed and coordinated through the National and State Granges and implemented through the community Granges: Activities for youth, women, men, young adults Contests for art, photography, woodworking, baking, sewing, knitting and other crafts Programs to develop public speaking, writing and sign language skills Bowling Tournament Family Camping Weekend Celebration Banquets Talent Competitions Hands-on workshops MEMBER BENEFITS Members are provided with a number of benefits, some of which are funded through the annual membership dues, others require additional payment from the member for the specific program they choose. Educational scholarships, including GED and Continuing Education courses for members Educational loans for members and family Emergency financial assistance for members with unusual or extraordinary medical or emergency needs; loaned equipment to assist members who are medically or physically restricted. Various insurance programs Discount prescription plan Travel, lodging and auto rental discount plan. Beltone Hearing Aid exam and purchase discount plan CONTACT INFORMATION If you are interested in learning more about the Grange organization, visit www.nationalgrange.org or www.nhgrange.org. For more information about Squam Lake Grange, contact Noreen Crawford (968-3903) or e-mail us at hershe@together.net.