Pioneer Grange #1777

12/07/2023

December 2023 - This Christmas, our Grange sponsored 9 angels for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program. "It is more blessed to give than to receive"- Acts 20:35.

12/04/2023

Happy Birthday to the National Grange! 🥳

Honoring Grange History

On this day in 1867, the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry was founded in Washington, D.C.

Happy 156th Birthday to the National Grange!
How are you and your Grange celebrating today?

11/30/2023

Still looking for a Christmas gift or stocking stuffer?🎀
Berks County Pomona Grange #43 is selling lottery calendars for $10.
Daily cash prizes are awarded between $20-100 for the months of March and April 2024.💵
Drawings are based on the PA lottery evening daily number.
You do not need be a PA resident and/or Granger to participate!
Message our page or see any member of Pioneer Grange #1777.

11/28/2023

On this , you can support a dozen different funds at the Grange Foundation. We would appreciate ANY donation you can make - the future of the Grange is in your hands!

Consider making a donation (or two or three!) at https://grangefoundation.org/make-a-donation/

11/25/2023

Today is Small Business Saturday!
We encourage you to get out into your communities to support the locally-owned and operated companies that make your hometowns a wonderful place to live.
Post your support (purchases, etc.) in the comments!

11/23/2023

Wishing all of our Grange family and friends a Happy Thanksgiving!
we hope you enjoy the holiday with the people you love, while giving thanks for all of the great people and things in our lives!

11/22/2023

What does it take to pull off our biggest fundraiser yet? 230 volunteer hours over 2 nights. Our volunteers made 780 POUNDS of PA Dutch Potato Filling! Thank you so much to everyone who came out to help make filling for this sale. We appreciate you!! And thank YOU to everyone who bought filling for their Thanksgiving feast - we sold out in record time! From the members of Pioneer Grange #1777 to our family, friends and community, Happy Thanksgiving!🦃

11/21/2023

11/17/2023

A few of our 2023 State Grange Contest Entries - Congrats to the winners!!

11/17/2023

Our members celebrated Thanksgiving with a fun game: drawing turkeys on paper plates over their heads! Check out the masterpieces! 😆- November 2023

10/23/2023

This past weekend, our Pennsylvania State Grange celebrated its 150th Anniversary at the Annual State Session in Morgantown! It was a memorable weekend for those who attended.

10/23/2023

At our last meeting, members started working on a display for PA State Grange's 150th Anniversary celebration at their Annual State Session. - September 2023

10/16/2023

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Today is Dictionary Day, celebrating Noah Webster, who was born this day in 1758.

For more than two decades, the National Grange has partnered with The Dictionary Project, providing dictionaries to third-grade students in communities around the country.
Recently, Pioneer Grange #1777 in Pennsylvania was featured in The Dictionary Project's daily "word of the day" email for their work in donating dictionaries in their community. We think they - and all Granges who have participated in this project- have done an EXTRAORDINARILY good job!

10/05/2023

"Wherever you go, whatever your calling, aim to do good. Good deeds are ever fruitful of yet more good." - Grange Lecturer, Second Degree

Today is "Do Something Nice" day. As always, we encourage our members to do GOOD in their communities. So, go do something nice and be a hero for someone today!

09/18/2023

Granges across the Commonwealth are celebrating the Pennsylvania State Grange’s upcoming 150th Anniversary by conducting at least 150 new or unique acts of service in their communities. We will be highlighting them on our page. Keep watching here as we work together to move the meter to 150 and beyond!

Act of Service 187 – Pioneer Grange #1777, Berks County – 5/17/2023 – Members filled bags of snacks to donate to the Topton Fire Company, Lyons Fire Company and Topton Community Ambulance in honor of National EMS Appreciation Week.

To document your Grange’s service projects, simply send an email to Doug Bonsall ([email protected]) or Jenn Nauss ([email protected]) OR complete this form: https://forms.gle/hxBoi8wSp3nhuNu79

Include a picture of your project, date of the project, and a brief description, as seen in this post. Your project will be documented here and on this tracking spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KUiuT2i9MjwMeVtGFCuCrT9qw_fD58NimQUP1x2M9nI/edit?usp=sharing

09/15/2023

This email was received in our National Grange Headquarters this morning.
How awesome is this recognition?!

The Dictionary Project
843-856-2706 or 843-388-8375
www.DictionaryProject.org
[email protected]

09/04/2023

"The Faith in which you labor will have a realization in the promised reward." - Ceres, First Degree

We wish everyone a happy Labor Day!

08/21/2023

This morning, our President, Robert and Program Director, Tammy delivered Dictionaries to Brandywine Heights 3rd Grade teachers for the Words for Thirds Program. We wish all of the students at Brandwine Heights a happy new school year! - Aug. 2023

08/18/2023

Pioneer Grange #1777 is looking to sell this 11 year old Bradford White gas-fired water heater for $50. Cash only - you pick up. Please call Robert at 610-682-7797 if interested. Cross-posted.

08/18/2023

August 2023 - Last night our members stamped Student's Dictionaries for the Words for Thirds Program. We sponsored 81 children in the 3rd Grade Class at Brandywine Heights School District. Since we began, we've sponsored over 2,400 dictionaries!

08/07/2023

384 Ham/Turkey & Cheese sandwiches made this afternoon! Thank you to all of those who supported this fundraiser and the volunteers who helped! Don't forget to pick them up today between 3pm and 5pm! - August 2023

07/24/2023

Yesterday, members enjoyed food (lots of it) and fellowship at our Annual Grange Picnic. It was a beautiful day!

07/16/2023

The Berks County Grange is hosting their 3rd Annual 2 Guys Chicken BBQ on 9/3/23 at the Ontelaunee Grange, 1076 Grange Rd, Leesport, from 11am-2pm, cost is $12. The deadline is 8/12/23, let us know if you're interested!

06/10/2023

Granges across the commonwealth are celebrating the Pennsylvania State Grange’s upcoming 150th Anniversary by conducting at least 150 new or unique acts of service in their communities. We will be highlighting them on our page. Keep watching here as we work together to move the meter to 150 and beyond!

Act of Service 134 – Pioneer Grange #1777, Berks County – 12/2022 – Members of Pioneer Grange brightened the holidays for 10 children by sponsoring gifts through the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program.

To document your Grange’s service projects, simply send an email to Doug Bonsall ([email protected]) or Jenn Nauss ([email protected]) OR complete this form: https://forms.gle/hxBoi8wSp3nhuNu79

Include a picture of your project, date of the project, and a brief description, as seen in this post. Your project will be documented here and on this tracking spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KUiuT2i9MjwMeVtGFCuCrT9qw_fD58NimQUP1x2M9nI/edit?usp=sharing

06/05/2023

477 Italian hoagies made today! Thank you to all of our volunteers for your hard work. Our sandwich sales wouldn't be possible without you! - June 2023

06/03/2023

05/29/2023

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those whom have made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation. Our hearts are with the family and friends they've left behind.

05/24/2023

Our goodie bags were delivered to the awesome crews of Topton Fire Co., Topton Ambulance and Lyons Fire Co. in honor of National EMS week. Thank you again for your service to our community. We hope you enjoy! - May 2023

05/23/2023

A huge THANK YOU to Cub Scout Sam (and his mom) for helping to plant flowers at the hall last night! The fresh flower beds look great!

05/21/2023

Act of Service #124 of 150 to honor the Pennsylvania State Grange's 150th Anniversary

Granges across the commonwealth are celebrating the Pennsylvania State Grange’s upcoming 150th Anniversary by conducting at least 150 new or unique acts of service in their communities. We will be highlighting them on our page. Keep watching here as we work together to move the meter to 150 and beyond!

Act of Service 124 – Pioneer Grange #1777, Berks County – 10/23/2022 – Pioneer Grange sponsored the 3rd Place Ribbon in the Co****le Tournament at Berks County Fall Fest. This is a free to low-cost community event for families in Berks County.

To document your Grange’s service projects, simply send an email to Doug Bonsall ([email protected]) or Jenn Nauss ([email protected]) OR complete this form: https://forms.gle/hxBoi8wSp3nhuNu79

Include a picture of your project, date of the project, and a brief description, as seen in this post. Your project will be documented here and on this tracking spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KUiuT2i9MjwMeVtGFCuCrT9qw_fD58NimQUP1x2M9nI/edit?usp=sharing

05/18/2023

May 2023 - EMS Appreciation Week

At last night's meeting, our members formed an assembly line to make goodie bags for our local EMS crews. They will be distributed to Topton Fire Co., Lyons Fire Co., and Topton Ambulance. We appreciate you, not only this week, but every week of the year! Thank you for your dedication and service to our community!

05/15/2023

Happy Mother's Day! Hope each of you were able to take a moment to enjoy your day! 🌸

Wishing a happy Mother's Day to all of the incredible moms!
We are so grateful for all you do for your families - at home, in the Grange, and everywhere you go!

05/15/2023

Act of Service #121

Granges across the commonwealth are celebrating the Pennsylvania State Grange’s upcoming 150th Anniversary by conducting at least 150 new or unique acts of service in their communities. We will be highlighting them on our page. Keep watching here as we work together to move the meter to 150 and beyond!

Act of Service 121 – Pioneer Grange #1777, Berks County – 10/20/2022 – Members donated hygiene products to Berks Connections/Pretrial Services (BCPS) for inmates and returning citizens reentering society after incarceration.

To document your Grange’s service projects, simply send an email to Doug Bonsall ([email protected]) or Jenn Nauss ([email protected]) OR complete this form: https://forms.gle/hxBoi8wSp3nhuNu79

Include a picture of your project, date of the project, and a brief description, as seen in this post. Your project will be documented here and on this tracking spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KUiuT2i9MjwMeVtGFCuCrT9qw_fD58NimQUP1x2M9nI/edit?usp=sharing

05/12/2023

Act #120 of 150 Acts of Service in honor of PA State Grange's 150th Anniversary!

Granges across the commonwealth are celebrating the Pennsylvania State Grange’s upcoming 150th Anniversary by conducting at least 150 new or unique acts of service in their communities. We will be highlighting them on our page. Keep watching here as we work together to move the meter to 150 and beyond!

Act of Service 120 – Pioneer Grange #1777, Berks County – 8/18/2022 – Stamping Dictionaries for the Words for Thirds Program. Pioneer Grange has donated 2,256 dictionaries to the Third Grade at Brandywine Heights Elementary School to date.

To document your Grange’s service projects, simply send an email to Doug Bonsall ([email protected]) or Jenn Nauss ([email protected]) OR complete this form: https://forms.gle/hxBoi8wSp3nhuNu79

Include a picture of your project, date of the project, and a brief description, as seen in this post. Your project will be documented here and on this tracking spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KUiuT2i9MjwMeVtGFCuCrT9qw_fD58NimQUP1x2M9nI/edit?usp=sharing

05/10/2023

Act #119 of 150 Acts of Service in honor of PA State Grange's 150th Anniversary!

Granges across the commonwealth are celebrating the Pennsylvania State Grange’s upcoming 150th Anniversary by conducting at least 150 new or unique acts of service in their communities. We will be highlighting them on our page. Keep watching here as we work together to move the meter to 150 and beyond!

Act of Service 119 – Pioneer Grange #1777, Berks County – 5/19/2022 – Members filled bags of snacks to donate to the Topton Fire Company, Lyons Fire Company and Topton Community Ambulance in honor of National EMS Appreciaton Week.

To document your Grange’s service projects, simply send an email to Doug Bonsall ([email protected]) or Jenn Nauss ([email protected]) OR complete this form: https://forms.gle/hxBoi8wSp3nhuNu79

Include a picture of your project, date of the project, and a brief description, as seen in this post. Your project will be documented here and on this tracking spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KUiuT2i9MjwMeVtGFCuCrT9qw_fD58NimQUP1x2M9nI/edit?usp=sharing