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| Contests Rules and Recipes |
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| NOTE: If you do not see the contest rules and information you are looking for here, please check the individual department section. If you still do not see the information, please contact the Director or Committee. |
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Talent Contest
Time Limit: 6 minutes. STATE RUN-OFFS will be held at Good Will Grange Hall, Naubuc Ave., Glastonbury, at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 13, 2010. This is in conjunction with Grange Sunday. Numbers will be judged on Stage Presence, Appropriateness of Dress or Costume, Preparation and Skill of Presentation, Suitability of Number, and Audience Appeal. If the Pomona winner cannot attend Grange Sunday, the 2nd Place Pomona entry should represent that Pomona. State winner will compete at the North East Grange Regional Run-Off to be held at Lecturer's Conference in Vermont in August, and will be eligible to perform at the next National Grange Session.
For more information, follow this link to the TALENT CONTEST page. |
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"A Number" Contest - Theme: "The Great Outdoors"
Any number suitable for a Grange Meeting is eligible. Time Limit: 6 minutes (includes set-up and performance). One number from each Pomona will perform at Good Will Grange Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2010. Subordinate Granges within a Pomona may join forces to enter. Numbers will be judged on presentation, quality, audience appeal and originality. (25 points each for a total of 100 points.) |
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Complete Program - "As American As Apple Pie"
Any type of program qualifies. Program must be presented at a Grange meeting, and then submitted to the State Lecturer to be considered. Length 30-45 minutes. All materials used must be included. Deadline for entries is October 1, 2010. |
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Photo Contest - Five Categories
This contest is open to all Grangers, as well as their children and grandchildren.
a. America the Beautiful
b. Animals
c. Grangers in Action
d. Family Celebrations
e. Historic Places or Events
Please Note: Grangers in Action should be pictures of Grangers doing something, not posed shots.
Rules:
1. Only prints are accepted. No slides in any category.
2. Participants may enter all categories, but are limited to only one entry in each category.
3. Entries must be taken by participant after August 25, 2009.
4. Backing is required for all photographs. No glass is allowed.
5. Print may be processed commercially, but must have been taken by the entrant. Remember, this is a picture you took, not a picture of you.
6. Panoramic photographs as well as black and white photographs may be entered, but no separate category is provided for these.
7. Size of Backing: No smaller than 5"x5" or larger than 16"x20".
8. Name, Grange and Grange Number must be placed on the back of picture.
9. Youth and Junior Entries (Age 14 and under) will be judged separately.
10. Judging: Photos will be judged at Cheshire Grange Hall on Friday, July 23, 2010. Entries may be mailed or given to the State Lecturer ahead of time or may be brought to Cheshire Grange Hall between 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. on the day of judging. Photos will be on display at Let's Celebrate Day on Saturday, July 24, 2010, beginning at 11:00 AM. |
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A Word From Home - Letter Writing Project
Write to a service man or woman serving overseas, or someone who has served and is now recuperating in a military hospital. Let's let our troops know that we care. These can be sent to someone from your area, you can get addresses from www.anysoldier.com, you can bring them to the Central Office or get them to the State Lecturer. Letters must be done in the name of your Grange. If sending a package, the package must also include a letter. Let's aim for 10 letters from each Grange. |
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The Grange Is: "What the Grange Means to Me"
Essay Writing Contest
Write an essay. It should be 100 words or less entitled "The Grange In Our Community." Deadline for entries is October 1st. |
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Agricultural Contest: Sunflower Head
This contest is open to all Grangers, with a second judging clas specifically for Juniors. Ruels for the Adult contest:
A. The sunflower seeds provided for the contest are the only seeds to be used. The sunflowers must be grown and entered by the same Granger. If more seeds are desired, the Ag. Committee will provide additional quantities.
B. The contest calls for 1 sunflower head. There should be no more than 3 inches
of stalk attached. There may only be 1 entry per Granger.
C. The sunflower heads will be judged based on size and overall appearance.
D. Preliminary judging is to be completed at the Pomona level prior to the 2010
State Session in Oct. The 1st and 2nd place winners from each Pomona
judging should be entered at State Session by noon of the first day of the
2010 Session.
E. Each entry must have the name of the grower and their Subordinate or Junior
Grange clearly filled out and attached to the sunflower head. Entry tags will be
supplied. There will be ribbons and prize money awarded at State level.
Rules for the Junior contest:
The same rules apply from the adult contest except rule “D”. Any and all regular J.G. members may submit entries which will be judged at State level only.
Pomona prize money shall be at the discretion of each Pomona. Pomona judges refer to rule “C” for crieria.
State Prizes are as follows:
Adult: 1st - $15; 2nd- $10; 3rd- $5
Junior: 1st- $15; 2nd- $10; 3rd- $5
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State Contests -
New Member / Highest Net Gain / Junior Grange / Youth Membership
It is the responsibility of the Grange Secretary to send information to the Membership Director by October 1, 2010 on each of the following contests:
• NEW MEMBER CONTEST - Prizes will be awarded to the top three
Subordinate and Pomona Granges taking in the most new members.
Prize - 1st - $25.00; 2nd- $15.00; 3rd - $10.00
• HIGHEST NET GAIN - Prizes will be awarded to the three Subordinate and
Pomona Granges with the highest net gain in membership.
Prize - 1st - $25.00; 2nd - $15.00; 3rd - $10.00
• JUNIOR GRANGE - A prize of $25.00 will be given to the Junior Grange
obtaining the largest number of new members.
Prizes - 1st - $25.00; 2nd - $15.00
• YOUTH MEMBERSHIP AWARD - Prizes will be awarded to the top three
Granges obtaining the largest number of new youth members (35 and under).
Prize - 1st - $25.00; 2nd - $15.00; 3rd - $10.00
Note: Contest year July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. |
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New England Grange Needlework Contest
Open to the Public - you do not have to be a Grange Member to enter this contest.
No Product requirement
There are ten classes for competition - - afghans, doilies, embroidery, baby set, plastic canvas, counted cross stitch, adult garment, latch hook, quilted wall hanging and stuffed toy.
ALL FIRST PLACE STATE WINNERS WILL COMPETE IN THE NEW ENGLAND FINALS.
THERE IS NO LONGER A SEPARATE STUFFED TOY CONTEST. TOYS ARE ONE OF THE CATEGORIES IN THE NEEDLEWORK CONTEST. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO MAKE EXTRA TOYS FOR "LOVING" WHICH MAY BE GIVEN TO THE STATE COMMITTEE OR DISTRIBUTED IN YOUR OWN AREA.
Brochures/entry forms for the New England Grange Needlework Contest may be obtained from the State W.A. Committee, Pomona or Subordinate chairmen, and are available for download from this website. |
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Dress A Doll Contest
By special request, we are offering a category for dressing a doll. You may use any doll - it does not have to be new. It will be judged on the way the doll is dressed. Clothing may be knitted, crocheted, made on a sewing machine, etc. Doll will be returned to the contestant. This is for Connecticut only so the winner will NOT go on to the New England finals. Category is open to Grange members only. All dolls will go to the state judging on Let's Celebrate Day. |
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Craft Contest: Cat Theme
You may make any item featuring something pertaining to CATS. Use your imagination and come up with something clever and different. BE CREATIVE!!
Categories:
Needlework
Other Media
Youth and adult classes in each category.
Craft entries are not returned to the contestant. They are retained by the State WA Committee to be used as gifts and/or given to the Country Store to be sold for the upkeep of the New England Grange Building at the Big E.
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Specialty Craft Contest: Scrapbooking
We have added a craft category for those interested in SCRAPBOOKING. You may enter a scrapbook of any size, any subject, any design.
ALL SCRAPBOOK ENTRIES WILL BE RETURNED TO THE PERSON MAKING THE BOOK.
Contest is for members only. |
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Grange Baking Contest: Calico Muffins
Open to Grange members, Junior Grangers and children and grandchildren of members.
The recipe called Calico Muffins, along with directions for enterting, may be obtained from any member of the CWA or found on this website by going to the Recipes page.
Judging for the baking contest is held in the Subordinate Grange with the winner baking again for State Judging.
PRIZES FOR THE NEEDLEWORK, CRAFT AND BAKING CONTESTS AT THE STATE LEVEL WILL BE, 1ST PLACE - $15.00, 2ND PLACE - $10.00, 3RD PLACE - $5.00. An award of $1.00 will be given to anyone earning an honorable mention ribbon. State ribbons will be given in all contests.
ALL JUDGING FOR THE CWA STATE CONTESTS WILL BE HELD ON JULY 23, 2010, prior to LET'S CELEBRATE DAY,which will be held July 24, 2010 at Cheshire Grange Hall. All entries must be at the hall by 10 A.M. on July 23rd. |
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Junior Grange Program: Nifty Needles / Junior Baking
Nifty Needles is a special project or class we offer to Junior Granges. This is a part of the needlework contest. The contestants may make an item using ANY KIND OF NEEDLE, knitting, crochet hook, sewing needle, etc.
Juniors may enter the baking contest using the same recipe as adults.
ALL JUNIOR ENTRIES IN ANY OF THE CONTESTS MAY BE SENT TO THE STATE JUDGING ON THE DAY BEFORE LET'S CELEBRATE DAY.
Prizes are the same as in the adult contests. |
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| Information / Publicity Committee: |
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Best Single Article Contest
Each Subordinate and Junior Grange should select the best newspaper article that tells of the activities and Community Service work of the Grange. The best single article should be submitted for judging no later than October 1, 2010 to the Director, Carl H. Bernhardt, 424 Cedar Lane, Cheshire, CT 06410. Awards will be presented at State Session. |
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Publicity Poster Contest
The members of each Subordinate and Junior Grange should submit their posters advertising a Grange sponsored event. There will be four categories: A. Subordinate- Hand Drawn; B. Subordinate- Computer Drawn; C. Junior- Hand Drawn; D. Junior Computer Drawn.
The Exhibitor should label their entries on the back with their Name, Grange and Class. Each exhibitor may enter one poster in both the Hand Drawn and Computer Drawn Classes.
Entries may be mailed or given to a members of the Information/Publicity Committee ahead of time, or may be brought to Cheshire Grange Hall on Friday, July 23, 2010, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. All entries will be on display on Saturday, July 24, 2010 beginning at 11:00 AM at Let's Celebrate Day held at Cheshire Grange Hall. |
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"New Youth Member" Award
An award will be given out to the Subordinate and Pomona Grange that initiates the most youth members in the Grange year. To submit an entry, simply answer the question at the bottom of the Subordinate/Pomona Youth Achievement Report, which is available for download here. |
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"Bowl Across America" - State Bowling Contest
1. This contest is open to all ages.
2. Each team will consist of two players, and at least one member of the team must be a Grange member.
3. Each team will bowl three games and each team is responsible for their bowling expenses.
4. The team with the highest score at the end of three games will be the winner.
5. Each team is encouraged to wear something depicting their Grange or that is Grange related.
6. Awards will be given for the highest scoring team and for the team that raises the most money in pledges. Additional awards may be given for enthusiasm.
7. Pledge sheets will be available from the State Youth Director and Committee. You must notify the State Youth Director by March 10, 2010 if you want to enter a team. Teams need to turn in their pledge sheets by the end of April in order to qualify for awards.
8. Special awards will be given to Junior Grange teams that participate. Same rules to be followed as above except that both team members must be under the age of 14 and at least one member of the team must be a Junior Grange member.
Pledge Sheets are available for download from the Downloads page of this website. Take me there. |
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Most Creative Youth Night Program
The purpose of this contest is to promote creativity and spark the enthusiasm of the youth. This contest should allow each Grange to have a Youth Night Program. The program should be educational, interesting and involve the members.
Category 1: Any Subordinate and/or Pomona Grange Youth Chairman, Youth Committee members or Grange member who created the Youth Night Program (Ages 14 to 35).
Category 2: Any Subordinate and/or Pomona Grange "Youth at Heart" - Youth Chairman, Youth Committee members, or Grange members who created the Youth Night Program (Age 36 and up).
Judging: All entries are due to the State Youth Director by October 1, 2010. All entries will be judged on:
Creativity -- 50 points
Educational Value -- 25 points
Neatness of Report -- 25 points
Rules:
1. The Youth Night Program should be submitted in a soft cover notebook or folder.
2. The Grange name and number and the names of the members who prepared the program shall be on the outside of the cover.
3. The notebook can contain any pictures, descriptions and materials used for the program.
Awards: An award will be given to the first place entry in each category. |
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Scavenger Hunt
We are looking for youth and young at heart members to participate in a scavenger hunt that will include looking for strange items. There will also be questions that may help members learn more about the Grange history. The Scavenger Hunt sheet is available from the Youth Director, and is available for download from this website by clicking HERE. These are due back to the Youth Director by October 1, 2010. |
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"Most Youth Activities Attended" Award
At each Youth Committee sponsored activity there will be a sign in sheet and each Youth member will be asked to sign in on the sheet. At the end of the Grange year the Youth Director will tally all of the names at the events and an award will be given to the person that has attended the most Youth Committee events. |
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Visitation Contest
The Youth Director has asked that youth members go out and visit other Granges. While visiting each Grange, get the Master’s signature - and the person with the most signatures will win. These are due back to the Youth Director by October 1, 2010. |
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How You Met Your Spouse
The Youth Director has asked that members (if willing) share the story of how they met their spouse through the Grange. Write a short story to be judged. The most unique stories will be selected. These are due to the Youth Director by October 1, 2010. |
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CONTESTS:
1. Regional Craft (Big E) - Something Patriotic.
2. Decorate A Pencil.
3. Make and decorate a Christmas Card.
4. Make a Picture on construction paper with Q-Tips / Cotton Swabs.
5. Make a picture with buttons on a paper plate.
6. Creative Writing -If I could be any animal, what would I be and why? |
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CONTEST RULES:
1. All work to be done by the Junior member.
2. All entries must be labeled with the contestant's name, Junior Grange and age (as of January 1).
3. All craft entries to be sent to the State Session in October and must be in place in the Junior Display Room by 12 noon of the first full day of State Session.
4. On most of the contests there are no specific rules. Use your imagination and have fun making them. |
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