Michigan State Grange
Hosting Regions
Region 1: Barnard, Harbor Springs, Torch Lake, Summit City, Fern, and Oceana Center.
Region 2: Gratiot, Studley, Burns, Maple Leaf, Kinney, and Carlisle.
Region 3: West Oshtemo, Home, Fredonia, Colon, White Pigeon, Burr Oak, and Community.
Region 4: Mosherville, Adams, North Adrian, Rome, Lime Creek, Pittsfield Union, and Plymouth/Westland.
148TH MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE CONVENTION
OCTOBER 21-24, 2021
BAY CITY, MICHIGAN
Hosted by Region 2
Gratiot, Studley, Burns, Maple Leaf,
Kinney, and Carlisle.
MICHIGAN STATE SESSION CHANGES for 2021
The 2021 Michigan State Grange Convention will be back to orginially planned session, starting Thursday evening thru Saturday night.
All activities will return to normal.
As posted in the Master's MGN Article: In a repeat of last year, the seating in session will be placed with social distancing in mind. As for masks, we will be continuing to monitor the CDC and MDHHS guidelines. At this time it is recommended to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status, so masks will not be required. Should they make it a requirement, we will follow suit. The meals will be plated to eliminate the need to stand in a line. And finally, hand sanitizer will be available at several officers stations.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Bay Valley Resort
2470 Old Bridge Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
The number for the hotel if you wish to make reservations is: (989) 686-3500 or toll free (888) 241-4653
Cost of rooms per night $75.00 + 11% tax ($83.25)
MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE
ANNUAL SESSION 2021
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
Thursday, October 21
1:00 p.m. Registration
2:00 p.m. Display Room Opens for Entries
4:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
6:00 p.m. Baking Contest Judging
7:00 p.m. Welcome
Baking Contest Auction
Public Speaking Contest
State Officers/Department Directors Introductions
State Officer Practice
Friday, October 22
7:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Open 144th Annual Session in 6th Degree
9:15 a.m. Lower to 4th Degree – Admit 4th Degree Members
Flag Presentation
Roll Call of Officers
Roll Call of Delegates
Welcome by City Officials
Executive Committee Response Partial Report –
Credentials Committee
Adopt Order of Business
9:30 a.m. Lecturer, Family Activities, Junior, Deaf Awareness
Contest Judging
10.00 a.m. Report of Executive Committee
Financial Reports
Proposed Budget
Masters Address
Session Committee Reports
12:00 p.m. Lunch Break
12:45 p.m. Foundation Meeting
3:00 p.m. Budget Approval
Election
Speaker: Chris Hamp, National Representative
Session Committee Reports
6:00 p.m. Awards Dinner
7:30 p.m. Call to Order
Memorial Service
Session Committee Reports
Close in 4th Degree
6th Degree Practice
5th Degree Practice
Session Committee Meetings
Saturday, October 23
8:30 a.m. Open with 5th Degree
6th Degree
Feast Table
Roll Call of Officers
Session Committee Reports
12:00 p.m. Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. Call to Order
Roll Call of Officers
Adoption of Friday’s Minutes
Unfinished Business
Installation of Officers
4:00 p.m. Closing of 144th Annual Session
7:30 p.m. Annual Banquet
VIP Announcement
50/50 Raffle for 150th Celebration Fund
Meals
Awards Dinner
Friday, October 22 at 6:00 pm
$26.00 per person
- Roasted Pork Loin (Slow roasted port loin rubbed with a blend of herbs, smothered in an apple butter sauce)
- Garden Salad
- Candied Baby Carrots
- Au Gratin Potatoes
- Rolls & Butter
- Chef's Selection of Dessert
Celebration Banquet
Saturday, October 23 at 7:30 pm
$26.00 per person
- Chicken Supreme (Breaded, pan seared chicken breast with bacon onion cream sauce)
- Garden Salad
- California Blend Vegetables
- Baked Redskin Potatoes
- Rolls & butter
- Chef's Selection of Dessert
A message from the 150th Celebration Committee:
The members of the 150th Celebration Committee are planning a grand celebration, but with that comes a grand cost. We would like to request each Grange to donate an item or two for a silent auction to be held at the Michigan State Grange Annual Session to help raise funds to cover the celebration expense. We will have a table at the session with all the items for members to bid on. We appreciate your assistance and stay tuned for more information about the celebration.