A Grange Hall first! Meagan & Phil are joined this week by the Beamon family - Jen and Rob and their three kids, Van, Riley, and Dylan. They are members of Hamburg Grange #2103 in Pennsylvania.

Jen and Rob discuss what it means to raise a family in the Grange and how the Grange has impacted their lives, with Jen as a lifelong member and Rob joining in his 20s. They also discuss projects they are able to do with their Grange, despite not having a Hall of their own. Together, they are focused on building memories and lasting friendships through the Grange, while also doing good for their community and building skillsets to help along the way.

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Welcome to the Hall!

This week, Meagan and Phil are joined by Breanna Hays-McKay, President of Abernethy Grange #346 in Oregon.

Breanna shares her experiences in a multi-generational Grange and being "passed the baton" of being President by her grandmother. She also discusses how important it is to be open to new ideas and experiences in the Grange, and what it's like raising a young family in the Grange.

Breanna also talks about a presentation on local Grange Halls, which can be accessed here: https://grange.biz/grangehallpresentation

The Grange Hall Podcast is a production of the National Grange, all rights reserved. If you have comments or questions, or if you’d like to recommend a member of YOUR Grange to be featured, you can contact us at grangehallpod@gmail.com.

This week's guest on The Grange Hall is Aili McKeen, a member of Wallingford Grange #33 in Connecticut.

Aili discusses her nontraditional entrance into the Grange, by working to rescue the historic Grange Hall, then revitalizing the Grange back into an active community-focused organization again. Aili also talks about the rich traditions of food and friendship within the Grange.

The Grange Hall Podcast is a production of the National Grange, all rights reserved. If you have comments or questions, or if you’d like to recommend a member of YOUR Grange to be featured, you can contact us at grangehallpod@gmail.com.