Washington State Grange

10/09/2026

🚢 Set Sail with the Washington State Grange on a 7-Day Alaska Explorer Cruise! 🚢

Join your fellow Grange members for an unforgettable roundtrip voyage from Seattle aboard Holland America Cruise Lines’ Noordam. Explore breathtaking glaciers, historic ports, and incredible coastal scenery.

📅 Dates: May 30 – June 6, 2027
📍 Departure Port: Roundtrip from Seattle, WA
📞 To Book: Call Costco Travel at 866-921-7925

🏔️ Tag a fellow Grange member who needs a vacation and reserve your spot today!

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🧭 ⚓ Itinerary Highlights: ⚓ 🧭

Day 1 (May 30):Depart Seattle at 3:00 PM & cruise through Puget Sound
Day 2 (May 31): Day at Sea
Day 3 (June 1): Cruise Stephens Passage & Arrive in Juneau
Day 4 (June 2): Scenic cruising through Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier
Day 5 (June 3): Port call in Sitka
Day 6 (June 4): Port call in Ketchikan
Day 7 (June 5): Day at Sea & Evening stop in Victoria, B.C. 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Day 8 (June 6): Arrive back in Seattle at 7:00 AM

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💲 Special Pricing & Packages 💲
(Rates cover 2 adults total per room)

Basic Cruise:
🛏️ Inside Room: $1,958*
🌊 Ocean View: $2,196*
🌅 Balcony Room: $3,450*

Have It All Package:
(Includes beverage package, premium Wi-Fi, shore excursion credit, specialty dining, plus a Costco Shop Card)
🛏️ Inside Room: $3,078*
🌊 Ocean View: $3,358*
🌅 Balcony Room: $4,658*

💳 Deposit: $700* due upon booking
🗓️Final Payment Due: February 15, 2027

*Prices Subject to Change.

🛳️ 📞 To Book: Call Costco Travel at 866-921-7925

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❓ Questions❓
Contact the Washington State Grange:
📧 Email: [email protected]

09/22/2026

The Washington State Grange held their State Livestock Judging Contest on Friday, September 18 in conjunction with the Othello Fair.

Congratulations to the following place winners in the contest:

Juniors (ages 8-10_
First - Irelynn Bates, Moses Lake Grange #1151
Second - Kelby Barth - Bee Hive Grange #385
Third - Adalyn Barth - Bee Hive Grange #385
Fourth - Ashley Jachetta, Moses Lake Grange #1151

PreTeens (ages 11-13)
First - Sadie Foster, Menastash Grange #1054
Second - Nia Sackmann, Moses Lake Grange #1151
Third - Elise Compton, St Andrews Grange #836
Fourth - Emmalynn Bates - Moses Lake Grange #1151
Fifth - Dianna Chappell, Freedom Grange #1152
Sixth - David Gimenez, Freedom Grange #1152
Seventh - Indie Williams, Freedom Grange #1152

Teens (ages 14-19)
First - Brialynn Basterrechea, Menastash Grange #1054
Second - Nolan Sherley, Menastash Grange #1054
Third - Lila Sackmann, Moses Lake Grange #1151
Fourth - Ashlynn Bates, Moses Lake Grange #1151
Fifth - Nolan Schutte, Menastash Grange #1054
Sixth - Brynlynn King, Moses Lake Grange #1151
Seventh - Derrick Feddema, Menastash Grange #1054
Eighth - Dana Chappell, Freedom Grange #1152
Nonth - Jonathan Gimenez, Freedom Grange #1152
Tenth - Isaac Klein, Freedom Grange #1152

Teams
First - Menastash Grange #1054
Second - Moses Lake Grange #1151 (Team A)
Third - Freedom Grange #1152 (Team A)
Fourth - Freedom Grange #1152 (Team B)
Fifth - Moses Lake Grange #1151 (Team B)

Thank you to the Othello Fair and their Livestock Committee for welcoming us to Othello and for their support for the Grange Youth Fairs Program.

09/11/2026

YOUTH FAIRS PROGRAM TO HOLD WRAP UP MEETING

The Grange Youth Fairs Program Management Team will hold a Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. to evaluate the 2026 fairs season. This is an opportunity to bring forth program rule and policy changes for consideration by the management team. We will also look at what events and activities the State Grange will offer in 2027.

All youth fairs program leaders, members, and advisors are invited to participate in the discussion.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98036971581

Meeting ID: 980 3697 1581
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09/08/2026

The Washington State Fair opened on September 4 and will run through September 27. The Grange displays are located in the J Barn. Be sure to visit and vote for the People's Choice Award,

07/09/2026

Next Thursday, July 16, our friends at National Agriculture in the Classroom are holding a FREE Virtual Conference for elementary and secondary educators. Whether you're an ag teacher or interested in adding more agricultural content to your classroom, tune into the "Illuminating Agriculture" conference.

View the Agenda here:https://cdn.agclassroom.org/nat/data/conference/2026virtual-conference-agenda.pdf

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oYO2xKVyRsu3MrlY0aiVDg

06/19/2026

In preparation for next week's Washington State Grange Session in Mount Vernon, each Grange is reminded to bring their entries for the Grange Promotional Item Contest.

Each Grange may have one entry in each of the following classes:
1 - Shirts
2 - Hats
3 - Brochures, Pamphlets, and Flyers
4 - Posters
5 - Any Item that doesn't fit into classes 1-4

Entries should be turned in to the Membership Sales Table in Building B at the Skagit County Fairgrounds on Tuesday between 9am and 5 pm or on Wednesday between 8 am and 12 pm.

Cash prizes will be awarded in each class!

06/09/2026

The countdown to convention is on! As you start to pack your bags, don't forget to include attire to participate in this year's Theme Days!

For a full schedule see the May/June Grange News:https://wa-grange.com/downloads/GrangeNews/Issues/26MayGrangeNews.pdf

06/04/2026

Convention is just a few short weeks away!
Whether you are a Delegate or a Non-Delegate, everyone must register for this years State Convention. Your Credentials is NOT your registration. When completing your registration, we need to know who would like to order a docket for $15 or who would like a docket emailed to them prior to convention. Please help us by pre-registering so we are better prepared for everyone!
See you soon!!

06/03/2026

EMAIL SCAMS:
We will NEVER email you to request you pay a bill or invoice, request help in purchasing gift cards, or ask you to transfer money to anyone!
Please immediately delete any email that requests any of those things. We still do everything via snail mail!!
Thank you for your attention to this important matter!

05/23/2026

Join the California State Grange in a table-read and in-depth discussion of the Grange Declaration of Purposes. Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm., via Zoom. ALL are welcome!! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85887095603

Join the cast members of the California State Grange in a table-read and in-depth discussion of the Grange Declaration of Purposes. Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm., via Zoom. ALL are welcome!! Your opinion matters. Join in the discussion!!! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85887095603