Membership
Founded in 1867, the Grange is the nation’s oldest farm organization, supporting community, agriculture, and education. The Hood River Grange is especially concerned with promoting a sustainable community and local economy, and we believe local farmers and food producers are critical to that goal.
Please consider joining the Rockford Grange to support local farmers, sustainable practices, and home gardening as well as stewarding a historic building for community use.
Mission
In Essentials, Unity…
In Non-Essentials, Liberty…
In All Things, Charity.
Membership Dues
Rockford Grange Full Membership:
Single: $65
Family: $110 (Two adults and any children up to 14 yrs old)
Grange members are expected to attend monthly potlucks for the good of our community. We meet on 2nd Thursdays from 5:30 pm - 8 pm for a potluck supper, short meeting and activities. Members should submit agenda items by the second Monday of the month to info@rockfordgrange.net
Member benefits include belonging to a local organization with a history of making positive change in rural communities, fun family oriented activities, creative community service possibilities, development of leadership skills in a supportive mentoring environment, an equal voice and vote at meetings including some influence with state and national policy advocacy, a newsy connective bi-monthly newsletter from Oregon State Grange, and a discount on Hall rentals for your private gatherings.
Rockford Grange Business Membership:
$80.00
As a Business Member, you will be recognized by the Grange as a supporter in our publicity for events; be able to advertise your services at our events, and negotiate other ways that we can support your business. Our ties to agriculture and sustainability will reflect those qualities to the benefit of your business. Your business membership would be for two named business associates who would benefit from the rental discount.
Friends of Rockford Grange Donations:
$ Give What Your Heart Desires
We accept donations that directly support our local Grange, though these donations are not tax deductible. You may also support the Grange by participating as volunteer for events —joining in for the fun of the event. You will receive Invitations to our potlucks and gatherings from our email list. Enter in a donation amount of your choosing.
Membership to the Rockford Grange is on a rolling 12 month period. As a Fraternal organization, all community Granges pay a significant portion of member dues to the State Grange each quarter. The State Grange pays a portion of those dues to the National Grange. That is why paying your dues promptly is important, as thus is the influence and connection of our movement strengthened.
Dues are tax deductible for the Rockford Grange as we are part of the Oregon State Grange which is a 501c8 non-profit organization; however, donations are not tax deductible.
Pay below using a credit card or Plaid authorized bank transfer through our secure website -or-
Click here to download a copy of the Grange application and bring it with your check to the next meeting.
To learn about all the duties and roles of various official positions at the Grange, check this out.
Read up on all the Oregon Grange bylaws here.
By joining the Grange as a Member you agree to our mission and agree to the following:
"I desire to unite with others in elevating and advancing the interest of the American family and community life, receiving in turn the benefits and advantages of those who belong to the Grange. I promise a faithful compliance with the By-laws of this Grange and the Constitution and By-laws of the Oregon State and National Granges. I have not previously applied for membership in this or any other Grange during the past six months. Our lobbyist expresses our views at the State Legislature; however, as an organization, we do not support candidates for office or side with political parties."
