Episode 8 - Ryann Petersen

Episode 10 - Shelby Tucker

Good day, Grangers! On this week's episode, Meagan and Phil are joined by Shelby Tucker, a member of Ono Grange #445 in California. Shelby discusses Ono Grange's rich history in a very rural area, the devastation of losing their Grange Hall in the Zogg Fire of September 2020, and the resilience and perseverance required to come back, as they prepare to rededicate their Hall - all while never stopping the work of serving their 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.

Episode 9 - Jesse Shands

Welcome to the Hall! We're back after an unintended hiatus... This week, Meagan and Phil are joined by Jesse Shands, President of Prices Fork Grange #786 in Blacksburg, Virginia. In this episode, Jesse shares his Grange story, his love for education, advocacy, and service, and tells us about the desire to reinstate the Prices Fork Grange Fair. 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.

Episode 8 - Ryann Petersen

Welcome to the Hall! This week, Meagan and Phil are joined by Ryann (MacMillan) Petersen, a member of the brand-new, reorganized Van Duzen River Grange #517 in Humboldt County, California. Ryann shares the story of how the community rallied to save and reinvest in the Van Duzen River Grange Hall. Together, they're learning what it means to be a Grange - first and foremost, how to serve 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 [grangehallpod@gmail.com].

Episode 7 - The Beamon Family

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.   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 [grangehallpod@gmail.com].

Episode 6 - Breanna Hays-Mckay

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 [grangehallpod@gmail.com].