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| Youth Connection |
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State Youth Connection Director:
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Dawn Anstett
Riverton Grange #169
235 Old North Road
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-6302
E-mail the Youth Connection Director
Committee:
Marianne Nielsen
Redding Grange #15
Ronald Gunther
Redding Grange #15
Jaimie Cameron
Ekonk Community Grange #89
Melissa Coleman
Riverton Grange #169
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| Youth News ... |
Youth: Are Teens Allergic to the Grange?
MARCH 5, 2019 -- In April of 2018, The New York Times printed an article Why teenagers become -allergic - to their parents. They go over why it is important for them to go through this process of separating from their parents, to distinguish themselves from those who have supervised them from birth.
To view the full article, click here
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Youth: What We're Working On
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 -- Just to update everyone on what our Youth Committee has been working on, we are currently planning the New England Youth Conference, to be held in July. The pieces are coming together and I hope to update everyone with more specifics in next month’s CT Granger.
To view the full article, click here
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| Youth Notes ... |
 Did you know ...
Youth Members of Connecticut, for all purposes, will be recognized as age 14-35. The State Grange Youth Director and committee members may be of any age. |
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2019 Northeast Youth Conference Information ...
2019 Northeast Youth Conference will be held July 12, 13, and 14, 2019, at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. The theme is "Finding Our Hero Self." The cost to attend the full conference is $160 for a double room or $210 for a single room. Download the Registration Forms by clicking the following link:
2019 NE Youth Conference Registration Forms
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Join us on Facebook ...
Click on the button below to go to the CT State Grange Youth Page on Facebook. When on the page, please click the "Like" button. Once you like our page, our updates will show in your timeline - it's a great way to keep in touch with the latest Youth Connction news and information!
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Youth Resources ...
In this space we will be highlighting specific resources that we feel are important for Granges looking to expand their youth membership.
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National Grange Youth Membership Brochure
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National Grange Recipe for Success Booklet:
Activity Ideas for Youth Involvement
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Youth Goals...
As always, increasing and/or improving the number of youth members in our State. The Youth Grange Motto is Improvement and Change.
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Tools available for Download ...
Visit the Downloads page to find numerous brochures, posters,
forms, and more available for download for all aspects of the Grange in Connecticut.
Take Me To The Downloads Page |
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National Grange Youth Program ...
The National Grange Youth program is designed to provide leadership training and life skills training opportunities. There are only two programs that are age specific; all programs are open to all Grange members regardless of age.
The goals of the National Grange Youth Development department include providing leadership training through a variety of opportunities such as: Regional Conferences, Ambassador Program, John Trimble Legislative Experience, Mentoring Programs and The National Convention, just to name a few.
For more information, visit the National Grange Youth website at:
www.NationalGrangeYouth.org |
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