South Rutland Valley #53

05/29/2026

The Grange Breakfast is a delightful community event held from late spring to early fall. It invites all community members to join together for a morning of good food and great conversation. Attendees can connect with their neighbors, forge new friendships, and strengthen community bonds. Additionally, the event serves as a platform for sharing valuable information about local initiatives, upcoming events, and resources available in the area. It's a wonderful way to engage with the community while enjoying a delicious breakfast!

05/11/2026

Happy Mother's Day, Grangers. Make sure to spend time with your mother today.

12/18/2025

Tylerville Community Instead of traditional caroling this year, we will be hosting a Holiday Party at the Grange to celebrate the festive season. Join us for a joyful gathering!

11/20/2025

Tomorrow night join online as our Grange receives recognition as a National Grange Distinguished Grange. One of less than 50 in the nation.

Join us online next week for the National Grange Honors Night

This evening will include the following:
⭐ Grange Hall of Fame induction
⭐ Celebration of Remembrance
⭐ Departmental Awards for the 2024-2025 Grange Year

Tune in on our Facebook or YouTube channel at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT on Friday, November 21, to watch live! Granges are encouraged to host watch parties, too. Grab some snacks and celebrate the accomplishments of the past year.
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Share this link with your Grange members and friends: https://grange.biz/honorsnight.

10/04/2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – South Rutland Valley Grange #53 has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Distinguished Grange by the National Grange.

The National Grange will recognize South Rutland Valley Grange along with 44 other Community and Pomona Granges and four State Granges during the National Grange Honors, to be held virtually on November 21st.

“Earning the title of Distinguished Grange is not only a tremendous honor, but a mark of true excellence,” said National Grange President Christine Hamp. “Distinguished Granges are part of an elite group that has gone above and beyond in meeting the needs of their communities and advancing the mission of the Grange. To achieve this rank, a Grange must complete a wide variety of requirements that demonstrate dedication to service, strong leadership, and a commitment to growing the Grange family. These Granges set the highest example for others to follow, demonstrating that the spirit and heart of our organization remain vital in communities nationwide. They are working tirelessly for the betterment of all, proving through their actions that they are—and will remain—Grange Strong.”

09/10/2025

💛 Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Su***de affects every community, but rural America carries a heavier burden:
🟡 Su***de rates are nearly 50% higher in rural areas than in cities.
🟡 Rural youth are especially at risk, with rates almost 74% higher than their urban peers.

You can be a lifeline. A simple check-in, a listening ear, or a kind word can make a difference.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call 988 in the U.S. or visit the International Association for Su***de Prevention at iasp.info for resources and support.

Together, we can change the narrative on su***de. 💛

***dePreventionDay

08/13/2025

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05/24/2025

👏👏 So proud of the great work Garrett Phelps from our very own South Rutland Valley Grange has done. 🌾 The Grange, founded after the Civil War in 1867, is the oldest American agricultural advocacy group and they're still doing a great job supporting our leading industry! Garrett was awarded the Robert A. Earlandt Legislative Award - given to youth who express an interest in the legislative process of the Grange and our state government.

05/16/2025

Our first breakfast of the year is Sunday May 18th. Come and see us for some great food and fellowship.

05/03/2025

Fellow Grangers,

What an exciting opportunity we have as an organization to partner with the premier youth leadership organization for students enrolled in agriculture - The FFA. From May 7-9, 2025 the NYS FFA will hold their 100th State FFA Convention at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. We have decided to partner with them and support their efforts and build a strong connection between the two organizations.

The NYS Grange will support the FFA’s efforts with the Community Service Projects during their state FFA Convention May 7-9. The theme of the partnership is FFA - Days of Service - Powered by New York State Grange. In our efforts to “Power” their Days of Service we have offered to provide adults to act as chaperones for these events which will be held in conjunction with their convention.

What we need from our Grangers!!!! We are looking for at least 6 Grangers (2 per time slot per activity) that can volunteer to attend part of the NYS FFA Convention and help facilitate/chaperone the Days of Service activities. You won't be required to perform the activity, but provide guidance, supervision and have an opportunity to interact with FFA members while they complete the project. We are excited to connect students with Grange members and build a relationship and notoriety as a Premier Community Service Organization.

The following are the actual time slots and activities that need volunteers. Lunch will be provided for those who can attend. Please email me at [email protected] or by calling 315-778-6712 so we can fill our schedule. You should plan to meet State Grange President Sandra Green at the Expo Center at least 30 minutes before the scheduled activity. Sandra will have some Grange buttons/stickers to identify our volunteers and then we can get organized before students arrive.

Service time frames:
Wednesday, May 7 - 1:30 - 3:00 pm (volunteer meet at 1, students at 1:15)
Wednesday, May 7, 3 - 4:30 pm (volunteer meet at 2:30, students at 2:45)
Thursday, May 8 - 1 -2:30 pm (volunteer meet at 12:30, students at 12:45)

Activities in each block:
Veterans Memorial Clean Up/Upkeep (10 students, 1-2 adults)
Voice of the Farmer Garden Maintenance & Prep (15 students, 1-2 adults)
Picnic table refresh (Literally up to 4-500 students - all extra volunteers)

In addition to these there is a need for helping during meals directing participants to meal lines for Wednesday Dinner and Thursday Lunch – let me know if you can stay or come early to assist with these.

Melvin Phelps
NYS Grange Community Service Co-Director