2024 NELA Conference Chair

North East Lecturers Association Treasurer

At-Large National Grange SHIPmate (2023-2024)

Connecticut State Grange Lecturer

Vice President, Mountain Laurel Pomona No. 15

President, Riverton Grange No. 169

Dave Roberts has belonged to National Grange for 48 years.  He is a fourth generation Granger, following in the footsteps of his Great Grandparents, Grandparents, Parents, and now his children are fifth generation members.  In 2023, Dave was selected to serve as a 2023-2024 SHIPmate, and has served on the National Cannabis/Hemp Policy Study Committee and the National e-Membership Working Group.  He is retired after a career that began in the U.S. Capitol, overseas, in California, and serving as an appointed advisor to two U.S. Presidents.  Currently, he is the National Grange appointed representative to the United Nations Council of Organizations, where he serves as the Executive Administrator and Treasurer.  

Connecticut State Grange Lecturer Dave Roberts can be contacted at either Granbydavidroberts@gmail.com or 860-469-5067.

2024 NELA Conference Registrar

Secretary, Mountain Laurel Pomona Grange No. 15 

Secretary, Riverton Grange No. 169

Family Activities Coordinator, Riverton Grange No. 169

Lecturer, Granby Grange No. 5

Family Activities Coordinator, Granby Grange No. 5

I joined Connecticut State Grange and National Grange just a few years ago and jumped in with both feet.  As President of the New Hartford, Connecticut, Garden Club, I love the mission of Grange.  I joined Riverton Grange No. 169 as a regular member and was asked to serve as an Associate Member/Lecturer of Granby Grange No. 5, as part of a rejuvenation project.  I immediately became involved in my Pomona Grange and was elected Secretary.  Now as the appointed Registrar for the 2024 North East Lecturers Association Conference, I bring extensive qualifications in project management, marketing, and event coordination to the table. My diverse skill set equips me to handle various tasks efficiently and effectively. I excel in fostering positive relationships and ensuring smooth communication among stakeholders. My well-rounded expertise enables me to tackle challenges head-on and adapt to evolving situations seamlessly. As the registrar, I stand ready to orchestrate the conference with precision and professionalism, ensuring a memorable and impactful event for all attendees.  I look forward to meeting all of you in Norwich in June.

In the meantime, if I can help you in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact me at either msjudysemporium@yahoo.com or 503-320-7274.

2024 NELA Member

Maine State Grange Lecturer

Master, York Pomona

Member of Mousam Lake Grange, upon Grange closing transferred to Hollis Grange.

I have been a Grange member starting at the age of 5 as a Jr Grange member, joining Mousam Lake, York Pomona, and Maine State Grange at the age of 14, joined National Grange later when they had a session in Portland, Maine. I then worked my way up through the offices over the years. After serving on the Maine State Lecturer’s Committee for several years, I became the Maine State Grange Lecturer in October 2023.  As the Maine State Grange Lecturer, I am also a member of the North East Lecturers Association and proud to support the 2024 NELA Conference by serving on the Planning Committee.  

If you need to contact me or learn more about Maine State Grange, please contact me at either missybaldwin99@yahoo.com or 207-324-4661.

2024 NELA Vice President

National Grange Member since 2018

Lecturer, RI State Grange

Steward, Washington County Pomona #2

Lecturer, Hope Valley Grange #7

Deaf & Health Chair, Richmond #6, Hope Valley Grange #7

Youth Chair, Hope Valley #7

     While I am a 3rd Generation Granger, my Paternal Grandfather was a Past Master of Moosup Valley Subordinate Grange #25 & my dad was a Golden Sheaf member of Exeter Subordinate Grange #12, I did not join the Grange as a Junior.  

     It wasn't until my kids were 7 & 10 & my Dad heard that they were trying to start up a Jr. Grange in the Washington County area that we ever began to learn what the grange was.  After my kids became Junior Grange Members, I was hooked and couldn't wait to join the subordinate Grange myself.  I said  that I was hooked...I MEANT IT!...I am a single mom & my kids & I are still a very active Grange family of this National Fraternal Organization that we all love so much!  My kids are now both Youth Members but my oldest is a Past Jr. Master & Past Youth Chairs for both her subordinate & pomona granges & my youngest is Former Jr. Royalty & a Past RI Youth Ambassador.  

     I have been the Rhode Island State Grange Lecturer for the past 3 years!  As such…my committee & I try 2 hold several interesting statewide events & contests annually.  I promote these events to every grange meeting that I attend.  So every once in a while, we get a visiting officer from out of state to stop by & check it out!  

     My daughters & I attempt to attend all grange visitations scheduled by our pomona grange for our respective granges (my kids each have different primary subordinate granges).  We also attempt to attend all grange meetings in the state (albeit a small state) in which the meeting's program is one that me or one of my kid's is the chair of.  I also make every effort 2 attend any meetings in which they're draping the charter for anyone that I know.   We attend our annual session (or sessions as my youngest daughter affiliates with a Grange in CT) yearly.  We have consistently attended the Regional Youth Conferences, State & Regional Church Services as well as some of the more recent Lecturer's Conferences & this year...we even attended our 1st Leader's Conference in Concord, NH!  

     I am so glad that we are able to present a NE Lecturers Conference for the 1st time in 5 years due to Covid...Hope to see you all there then!!  

     If you have any questions about the upcoming NELA Conference, the RI State Grange, or the Grange in general please feel free to email me at 401StateLecturer@gmail.com.  

 I have been a Grange member for 50 years in Livingston County, NY. I have served as a State Deputy and State Flora for New York in the past. I was the New York State Grange Family Activities Director for 17 years. In 2023, I was elected New York State Grange Lecturer.