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, and Kinney.

​Region 3: West Oshtemo, Home, Fredonia, Colon, White Pigeon, Burr Oak, and Community.

​Region 4: Mosherville, Adams, North Adrian, Lime Creek, Pittsfield Union, and Plymouth/Westland.


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Michigan State Grange Annual Session
​Hosting Regions Responsibilities

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150TH MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE CONVENTION

OCTOBER 19-22, 2023

Lenawee County Fairgrounds
Adrian, Michigan​

​Region 4: Mosherville, Adams, North Adrian, Lime Creek, Pittsfield Union, and Plymouth/Westland.
ANNUAL SESSION 2023
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
(Subject to change)

Thursday, October 19
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
Lecturer Surprise​
State Officers/Department Directors Introductions
State Officer Practice

​Friday, October 20
7:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Open 150th 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: Ann Bercher, National Grange Lecturer
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 21
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 150th Annual Session
7:30 p.m. Annual Banquet
VIP Announcement
50/50 Raffle
Meals


​​Awards Dinner

Friday, October 20 at 6:00 pm
Bar-B-Que Pork Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Mac'n Cheese, and Dessert
$22.00​

Celebration Banquet
Saturday, October 21 at 7:30 pm
Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad, Rolls, and Dessert
$23.00​​​
HOTEL INFORMATION

Local hotels and motels in the area. No room blocks have been set up or any one location suggested.

Holiday Inn Express
1077 US-223, Adrian
517-265-5700
4 Miles from Fairgrounds

Hampton Inn & Suites
1335 S Main Street, Adrian
517-266-2600
3 Miles from Fairgrounds

Super 8
1091 US-223, Adrian
517-265-8888
4 Miles from Fairgrounds

Comfort Inn & Suites
425 Industrial Drive, Adrian
517-759-3410
3 Miles from Fairgrounds

Carlton Lodge
1629 W Maumee Street, Adrian
517-263-7000
4 Miles from Fairgrounds

Brentwood Motel
2457 US-223, Adrian
517-266-0055
2.5 Miles from Fairground