IDAHO STATE GRANGE 2023-2024
Grange Address: 189 Linder Rd, Kuna, ID 83634
Number of Members: 17
Chairperson’s Name: Michele Mattice Gumm, Lecturer & Community Service Chairperson
Chairperson’s Address: 761 N Orchard Ave, Kuna, ID, 83634 Telephone: 208.407.0664
Email: RJMMGUMMBY@GMAIL.COM
President/Master’s Name: Robert J Gumm
Total year hours given by Grangers for community service: 613
KUNA GRANGE #59 SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES… We are GRANGE STRONG!
September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024
1. SEPTEMBER 2023 – DONATE TO THE FFA ORGANIZATION
Continuing project, the Grange members voted in favor to donate to the Annual FFA Fundraiser and Banquet. A representing Grange member attended the banquet and “Raised the Paddle” to donate to these amazing students. These kids are outstanding, and monies go towards funding competition travels and scholarships. Our future leaders!
2. NOVEMBER 2023-FOOD BASKETS FOR TWO FAMILIES IN NEED
Continuing project, this is an annual community service project to help two families in need of food during the Thanksgiving holiday. Members contribute items to supply a Thanksgiving meal, plus some. We all feel very passionate about this project.
3. NOVEMBER 2023-THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR COMMUNITY
Continuing project, Granger Dianna Cullen organizes a Thanksgiving meal at the Grange Hall open to the public. Those that can bring a dish do, those that cannot are welcomed as well!
4. DECEMBER 2023 – DONATE TO THE DON JOHNSON AND IDAHO STATE GRANGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
NEW project, Grange members voted to contribute funds to the Don Johnson Scholarship and the Idaho State Grange Scholarship. We all believe this is a worthy cause to help young adults with higher education. We also challenged other Granges to donate to the ISG Scholarship fund.
5. DECEMBER 2023 – DONATE TO THE IDAHO FOOD BANK FOR MEALS
NEW project, Grange members voted to donate $50.00 to the Idaho Food Bank to supply 200 meals. Feed the hungry! A Lecturer report was given in January on the history of the Idaho Food Bank.
6. DECEMBER 2023 – FOOD BASKETS FOR TWO LOCAL FAMILIES
Continuing project, Grange members step up and donate food for two local families in need of assistance. We always end up with more than enough for two or more meals.
7. DECEMBER 2023 – CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR COMMUNITY
Continuing project, our Grange member Diana Cullen heads this Christmas project for the community. Again our local emergency response showed up for a meal along with many others. A fun twist on the meal was that it was Mexican food. YUM!
8. JANUARY 09, 2024 - WORDS FOR THIRDS PROGRAM
Continuing project, and one that the community loves, as well as all our Grange members and sponsors. We distributed 546 dictionaries to the local 3rd grade students.
9. JANUARY 22, 2024 – FFA SPEECH COMPETITION
Continuing project, with our ongoing support of these amazing students. The Grange supplies refreshments and 6 categories of prize money in collaboration with the FFA Alumni. This is always an enjoyable evening!
Winners Prepared; 1st Harmony Halet (and Amanda Reynolds Award by the Grange), 2nd Jessica Hipwell, 3rd Morgan Holland. Winners Extemporaneous; 1st Shad Hunt, 2nd Joel Helm, 3rd Clyde Izatt.
10. JANUARY 2024- 4H CLUB FARM TO TABLE GROUP
Continuing project, offering the use of the Grange Hall to our local 4H group for free, for a place to meet and hone their 4H skills. They always show their appreciation with work around the Grange grounds.
11. APRIL 25, 2024-GRANGE MONTH AND HONOR LOCAL CITIZENS – #GRANGE STRONG
Continuing event, On April 25 Kuna Grange #59 honored 6 local citizens for their contributions to the community.
It was well attended by the community, friends, family and co-workers. Kuna Grange appreciates these wonderful honorees and all they do for Kuna! Cake and ice cream and conversation were enjoyed by all!
● Fire Fighter- Eric Hemenway
● Teacher-Savannah Winn
● Police Officer-Deputy Frank Gamma & Deputy Tyson Jones
● Citizen-Patty Hamm
● Granger-Lillian Frost
12. MAY 4, 2024 – TRAVELING GAVEL TO KUNA GRANGE HALL
NEW event, this was a fun program! Maple Grove Grange traveled to our Grange with a wonderful poem written by a Grange member, Theresa, for the Lecturer report. A delicious meal was shared after the meeting. Building relationships… Wanted to include in our report because it was fun and built relationships between Granges!
13. MAY 13, 2024 – TRAVELING GAVEL TO NAMPA VALLEY GRANGE HALL
NEW event, Kuna Grange traveled to Nampa Valley Grange for the Traveling Gavel this time. Lecturer report given by Michele Gumm on Chair Yoga, with a demonstration and a short report of the benefits of. Grangers pull together!
14. JUNE 2024 – DONATE MONEY TO THE IDAHO DEAF AND BLIND SCHOOL
Continuing event, Grange members take a vote to donate money to the deaf and blind school in Gooding, Idaho. June 25th – July 1st is Deaf Blind Awareness Week. This coincides with the birthday of Helen Keller on June 27, 1880.
15. JUNE 2024 –IDAHO STATE GRACE’S DIAPER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
NEW project, Grange members agreed on purchasing diapers to participate in the ISG Grace’s Diaper Community Service Project. Diapers were donated to our local Kuna Food Pantry to help local citizens of our community.
16. JULY 2024 – 4H HOT DOG PICNIC AT THE FAIRGROUNDS
Continuing event, and another favorite of our members. Feeding chips and hot dogs to these wonderful kids and their families is a yearly treat!
17. SEPTEMBER 2023 thru AUGUST 2024 – SALT DRIVE FOR LOCAL PANTRY
Continuing project, usually we do the three staples of flour, sugar and salt, but salt is always in high demand at the pantry, so we focused primarily on that. Donated BAGS of salt.
Corresponding pictures numbered to 2023-2024 community service events:
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Kuna Grange and Kuna Community Information
Kuna is a town in Idaho with a population of 29,989 as of 2024, and one of the fastest growing cities in Idaho. Kuna is in Ada County. Living in Kuna offers residents a rural feel, while being close to the Boise Metropolitan area.
On October 25, 1909, State Master D.C. Mullen met with some 15 or 20 farmers for the purpose of organizing a grange at Kuna. On May 2, 1910, the organization was completed. A charter was issued by the national organization on May 11 to "Kuna Grange No. 59," which was instrumental in promoting agriculture and various improvements. Currently Kuna Grange is active in the community, helping where we can with community service projects, celebrating citizens and fellow Grange members!
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