| JULY 15, 2025 -- July 18: Riverton Grange #169’s monthly in-person meeting (with Zoom option). Refreshments will be served at 6:30 PM, Meeting at 7:00.
July 20: The 42nd Veteran of the Month ceremony at the hall will feature living WWII veteran George Ransom Jr., a Riverton Grange member before moving out of state; 6:00 PM, open to all, and refreshments will be served following the ceremony.
We had a large attendance at our June 6 meeting with three visitors from Whigville Grange, two from Winchester Grange, and eight visitors from Mass. State Grange joined us and commented on how nice it was to see a Grange hall full of members. Visitors from Massachusetts State Grange included: Ruth Ellen Henry, Ceres; Karlena Henry, Chaplain; Lois Skelton, Guiding Star Grange Flora; Nancy Lescarbeau, Deputy; Lisa West – Pomona for CT Valley Pomona; Tom West – Gatekeeper and Executive Committee of CT Valley Pomona; Jim Allen – Steward of CT Valley Pomona; and Virginia Koehler – Hope of Hadley Grange Secretary. Before the Grange meeting, the visitors were hosted at the Royal Coachman Tavern at the Old Riverton Inn for a traditional tavern meal. The visitors were given gifts from local Riverton merchants after the meeting.
At this meeting, Executive Committee member Dennis Jasmine received his 55-year seal.
We were notified by the NW Comm. Foundation that we can advance to Phase II for a $40,000 grant for kitchen renovation new appliances.
The biannual election of officers was held. President Dave Roberts was re-elected to a third two-year term, and Assistant Steward Dawn Anstett was elected as Vice President. New members elected to offices included: Tim Sweeney – Assistant Steward; Melissa Sweeney -- Lady Assistant Steward; Felicia Delisio – Pomona; and John Lukens – Gatekeeper/ Greeter.
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