Why Join Our Grange
Oregon has over 160 Granges serving their communities. Membership is inclusive; you can apply for membership regardless of your religious beliefs, political leanings, age or sex. Because of this diverse membership, each Grange has its own unique characteristics. Our Grange is the perfect place for community members. They can engage in activities that support our local community. They can also advocate for the well-being and resilience of our community. We are a friendly, nonpartisan, nonsectarian group.
Active Skyline Grange members can get involved in our community. They can also receive a discount on building rental. The State Grange provides college scholarships. The National Grange offers an assortment of member benefits. These include an insurance program and discounts for prescriptions. Members also receive discounts on car rentals, hotel stays, and more. You can read about them at Benefits to Members – The National Grange.
How to Join Our Grange
If you are interested in joining our Grange or just learning more about it, you have several options. You can volunteer at a Grange event. You could also attend any meeting, talk to any member, or read about us on our website. If you know a Skyline Grange member, ask if they would sponsor you. If you don’t know one, we can connect you with one. Fill out the application and mail it in. New members are usually voted on at the next regular meeting. Full membership requirements include attending at least one meeting.
3 TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
Skyline Grange offers 3 types of membership:
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
This is membership for a single individual 14 or older. It allows you to vote at Grange meetings and run for a position. You can also sit on committees. It entitles you to membership benefits and a subscription to the Oregon State Grange Bulletin.
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
A family consists of one or more adults and their children. This can include grandchildren or great-grandchildren under the age of 23. They live in the same household or may be absent due to illness, education, or military service.
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
This is a one-time payment for lifetime membership, for living members or as a memorial to deceased member.