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

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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.

Today, Richard Stonebraker joins hosts Meagan and Philip.

Richard is a member of New Market Grange #362 in Maryland, is the Maryland State Grange President, and also serves on the National Grange Foundation Board of Directors

In this episode, Richard discusses finding ways to meet the community where they are, building up youth and other future leaders of the Grange, and connecting to the past so we can ensure the future.

This episode was recorded in November 2023 at the National Grange Convention in Niagara Falls, New York.

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Today, hosts Meagan and Philip are joined by Victoree Jamiel, who goes by Victor.

Victor is a member of Roy Grange #702 in Washington.

Victor came to the Grange as an adult, where they found a welcoming community that shared many of their interests. Victor discusses how the ritualistic and fraternal aspects of the Grange mirrored those of their grandparents' time in the Masons, and felt like "home."

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.

On this episode, Meagan and Phil are joined by Jessica Horton, a member of VilleWorth Grange #1300 in North Carolina, where she is also the State Grange Communications/PR Director.

In this episode, Jessica discusses how she became deeply involved in the Grange, her journey in helping to found VilleWorth Grange, and the kind of heart and tenacity it takes to get things off the ground and into the community.

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.

Today, hosts Meagan and Philip are joined by National Grange President Christine E. Hamp.

Chris is a member of Tualco Grange #284 and Five Mile Prairie Grange #905 in Washington. At the time of this recording (November 2023), Chris had just recently been installed as the new President of the National Grange.

In this episode, Chris discusses her background and upbringing in the Grange, the exciting things happening in her home Granges, and her vision, plan, and hope for the future of 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.

"Welcome to the Hall!"

In this special preview episode of The Grange Hall podcast, hosts Meagan McDonald and Philip Vonada introduce themselves and the concept for the podcast.

We hope you enjoy The Grange Hall.

Feedback is welcome at grangehallpod@gmail.com.