YOUTH DEPARTMENT
VERMONT GRANGERS WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Director: Jessica Falker, 72 Alfred Buck Lane, Pittsford, VT 05763
Tel: 802-483-4330; Email: [email protected]
An Important Note About Regional and National Contests & Programs
Each Grange will receive a supplemental section for the Youth Department in December when additional new Regional and National Grange contests and programs start.
Youth Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Vermont State Grange Youth Department is to provide fun and educational activities that bring youth members together in a safe and open environment, and to promote Grange leadership opportunities, activities, and programs among youth members.
Recommended for Youth Chairs (Subordinate/Pomona) to Help Achieve Our Mission
One Youth member between the ages of 16-23 may be selected to serve as a non-voting delegate at the Annual State Convention. An application with at least two letters of recommendation must be submitted to the State Master by July 1, 2024. The Executive Committee will review all applications and decide by August 15th, 2024. Please contact the State Youth Director Jessica Falker at [email protected] or 802-483-4330 if you are interested.
Vermont State Grange Comic Strip Contest
Deadline: June 30th, 2024
Awards: One winner will be chosen in each of the 3 categories and will receive a $25.00 cash prize to be awarded at State Session.
Please include completed comics in the Youth section of your Grange’s 2023-2024 report book OR submit directly by email to [email protected] or mail to Jessica Falker, 72 Alfred Buck Ln, Pittsford, VT 05763.
Rules: Comic must be written and drawn by the person submitting it, who is age 14-35 at the time comic is created. You may enter up to 3 comics, but no more than 1 comic in each of the 3 categories. Please include your name, address, age, and Grange name with your submission.
Categories:
By submitting a comic, you give permission for its publication and use by the Grange
VERMONT GRANGERS WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Director: Jessica Falker, 72 Alfred Buck Lane, Pittsford, VT 05763
Tel: 802-483-4330; Email: [email protected]
An Important Note About Regional and National Contests & Programs
Each Grange will receive a supplemental section for the Youth Department in December when additional new Regional and National Grange contests and programs start.
Youth Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Vermont State Grange Youth Department is to provide fun and educational activities that bring youth members together in a safe and open environment, and to promote Grange leadership opportunities, activities, and programs among youth members.
Recommended for Youth Chairs (Subordinate/Pomona) to Help Achieve Our Mission
- Attend planning meetings for State Youth Activities
- Assist at Youth Camp or the Northeast Youth Conference (when in Vermont)
- Encourage Youth to attend state events such as State Session, Family Camp & Fall Festival
- Attend the National Youth Zoom Meetings (3rd Sunday of even months at 9pm)
- Read the Green Mountain Granger and this program info to keep informed.
- Encourage participation in Youth Contests, and other department contests.
- Hold a Youth program. Invite your Pomona Youth Chair, and the State Youth Director.
- Keep all Youth members informed of the upcoming activities.
- Pay attention to deadlines for contests, & registration deadlines for camps & conferences.
- Report Youth activities under Standing Committee Reports at each meeting.
- Read the Program Book
- Relay all youth-related correspondence to members.
- Inform members about Grange Scholarships & Grants
- Encourage donations to the VT Youth Leadership Fund & National Leadership Fund
- Submit a list, including names, date of birth, office if applicable, email and address of all Youth Members (14 to 35) in your Grange to the State Youth Director (if no Youth send note stating, “No Youth at this time”).
One Youth member between the ages of 16-23 may be selected to serve as a non-voting delegate at the Annual State Convention. An application with at least two letters of recommendation must be submitted to the State Master by July 1, 2024. The Executive Committee will review all applications and decide by August 15th, 2024. Please contact the State Youth Director Jessica Falker at [email protected] or 802-483-4330 if you are interested.
Vermont State Grange Comic Strip Contest
Deadline: June 30th, 2024
Awards: One winner will be chosen in each of the 3 categories and will receive a $25.00 cash prize to be awarded at State Session.
Please include completed comics in the Youth section of your Grange’s 2023-2024 report book OR submit directly by email to [email protected] or mail to Jessica Falker, 72 Alfred Buck Ln, Pittsford, VT 05763.
Rules: Comic must be written and drawn by the person submitting it, who is age 14-35 at the time comic is created. You may enter up to 3 comics, but no more than 1 comic in each of the 3 categories. Please include your name, address, age, and Grange name with your submission.
Categories:
- Grange
- A Day at the Fair
- Artist’s Choice
By submitting a comic, you give permission for its publication and use by the Grange
National Grange Youth Programs, Awards & Contests
Please note: each Grange will receive a supplemental section for the Youth Department in December when additional new National Grange contests and programs start.
If you are interested in entering any of the National Grange Youth Programs, Awards, or Contests, please contact the State Youth Director Jessica Falker at [email protected] or 802-483-4330. Some of them need a referral from the State Youth Director. More information can be found on all the of the National Grange Youth Programs, Awards, and Contests at www.NationalGrangeYouth.org.
Wib & June Justi Youth Community Service Award - Deadline September 1st, 2023 - This award honors youth members age 14-35 for their outstanding community service.
Grange Display Contest – Deadline September 1st, 2023 - The goal of the Grange Display contest is to create either a digital or folding display that could be utilized at a county fair, library, Grange open house or other forum to promote the Grange, Grange program or Grange issue.
Youth Officer Team T-Shirt Design Contest – Deadline September 1st, 2023 - Youth Officers will be provided a shirt to wear at National Convention. Any youth member age 14-35 may submit a design to be voted on via social media votes.
National Grange Youth Officer Council – Deadline September 1st, 2023 - The purpose of the Youth Officer Council is for Grange Youth to provide valuable input on current and future programming, fundraising, youth events at Annual Session, regional conferences, and other youth and young adults-focused events AND to assemble a team of Youth from across the nation to open the National Grange convention on Friday morning at the annual session.
Junior Mentor Award - Deadline September 1st, 2023 - This award is designed to recognize the youth members age 14-35 that go above and beyond to guide and mentor Junior Grangers.
John Trimble Youth Legislative Experience - Deadline September 1st, 2023 - This program will provide opportunities for one or two Grange Youth, age 16 – 35, with an interest in the legislative aspect of the National Grange to see the inner workings of committees and the grassroots legislative policy development effort at the National Grange Convention
Horizon Leadership Ambassador/Young Patron Program – Deadline September 1, 2023 - The purpose of the Horizon Leadership Ambassador program is to provide an opportunity for Youth, Young Adults and Young Couples, selected to represent their state at a National Grange convention.
Please note: each Grange will receive a supplemental section for the Youth Department in December when additional new National Grange contests and programs start.
If you are interested in entering any of the National Grange Youth Programs, Awards, or Contests, please contact the State Youth Director Jessica Falker at [email protected] or 802-483-4330. Some of them need a referral from the State Youth Director. More information can be found on all the of the National Grange Youth Programs, Awards, and Contests at www.NationalGrangeYouth.org.
Wib & June Justi Youth Community Service Award - Deadline September 1st, 2023 - This award honors youth members age 14-35 for their outstanding community service.
Grange Display Contest – Deadline September 1st, 2023 - The goal of the Grange Display contest is to create either a digital or folding display that could be utilized at a county fair, library, Grange open house or other forum to promote the Grange, Grange program or Grange issue.
Youth Officer Team T-Shirt Design Contest – Deadline September 1st, 2023 - Youth Officers will be provided a shirt to wear at National Convention. Any youth member age 14-35 may submit a design to be voted on via social media votes.
National Grange Youth Officer Council – Deadline September 1st, 2023 - The purpose of the Youth Officer Council is for Grange Youth to provide valuable input on current and future programming, fundraising, youth events at Annual Session, regional conferences, and other youth and young adults-focused events AND to assemble a team of Youth from across the nation to open the National Grange convention on Friday morning at the annual session.
Junior Mentor Award - Deadline September 1st, 2023 - This award is designed to recognize the youth members age 14-35 that go above and beyond to guide and mentor Junior Grangers.
John Trimble Youth Legislative Experience - Deadline September 1st, 2023 - This program will provide opportunities for one or two Grange Youth, age 16 – 35, with an interest in the legislative aspect of the National Grange to see the inner workings of committees and the grassroots legislative policy development effort at the National Grange Convention
Horizon Leadership Ambassador/Young Patron Program – Deadline September 1, 2023 - The purpose of the Horizon Leadership Ambassador program is to provide an opportunity for Youth, Young Adults and Young Couples, selected to represent their state at a National Grange convention.
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