Michigan State Grange
Hosting Regions
Region 1: Barnard, Fern, Harbor Springs, Oceana Center and Summit City
Region 2: Burns, Gratiot, Kinney, Maple Leaf and Studley
Region 3: Burr Oak, Community, Colon, Fredonia, Home, White Pigeon and West Oshtemo
Region 4: North Adrian, Pittsfield Union, and Plymouth/Westland.
153rd MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE CONVENTION
OCTOBER 15-18, 2026
First Methodist Church
215 N Main Street
Three Rivers, Michigan
Hosted by:
Region 3: West Oshtemo, Home, Fredonia, Colon, White Pigeon, Burr Oak, and Community Granges
ANNUAL SESSION 2026 SCHEDULE
(Subject to change)
Thursday, October 15
2:00 p.m. Display Room Opens for Entries
3:00 p.m. Registration
6:00 p.m. Baking Contest Judging
7:00 p.m. Welcome
Baking Contest Auction
Lecturer Program
State Officers/Department Directors Introductions
State Officer Practice
Friday, October 16
8:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Open 153rd 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
Introduction of National Representatives
9:30 a.m. Lecturer and Deaf Awareness Contest Judging
10.00 a.m. Report of Executive Committee
Financial Reports
Proposed Budget
Masters Address
Resolution Action
12:00 p.m. Lunch Break
2:00 p.m. Resolution Action
3:00 p.m. Budget Approval
Election
Speaker: Susan Noah, National Grange Board of Directors
Resolution Action
6:00 p.m. Awards Dinner
8:00 p.m. Call to Order Memorial Service
Close in 4th Degree
6th Degree Practice
5th Degree Practice
Saturday, October 17
8:30 a.m. Open with 5th Degree
6th Degree
Feast Table
Roll Call of Officers
Resolution Action
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 153rd Annual Session
6:00 p.m. Annual Banquet
VIP Announcement
50/50 Raffle
Meals
Awards Dinner
Friday, October 17 at 6:00 pm
Celebration Banquet
Saturday, October 18 at 7:00 pm
Smoked pork chops
Mashed Potatoes
Green beans
Dinner Rolls
Tossed Salad
Cookies
Grilled marinated chicken breasts
Oven roasted potatoes
Corn
Dinner Rolls
Tossed Salad
Cookies
HOTEL INFORMATION
There are three hotels within
three miles from the church.
Super 8 by Wyndham
269-279-8888
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites
269-273-8100
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
269-278-7766
No room blocks have been established.