2024 North East Lecturers Association Conference

(Hosted by Connecticut State Grange Lecturer’s Department)

“Fun Night Friday” – June 21, 2024

4:00 PM – Lobby registration opens; 2024 Registration Chair Judy Doyle & team

                 Pick up your 2024-2025 NELA Program Book

4:00 – 7:00 PM – Dinner on Your Own 

4:00 – 7:00 PM – Community Service Project (Mary P., Rhode Island; Judy 

         Doyle, Connecticut)

7:00 PM – Spirit Night Extravaganza – Chelsearose II 

·      State Spirit Teams parade into Ballroom (prize for most spirited team!)

·      Presentation of American/State Flags; Pledge; National Anthem

·      Welcome by Matt Clark, President, North East Lecturers Association (NELA) and New Hampshire State Grange Lecturer 

·      Introductions of attendees by State Lecturers

·      Conference Overview by Dave Roberts, At-Large SHIPmate, Connecticut State Grange Lecturer, North East Lecturers Association Treasurer and 2024 NELA Conference Host

·      General session announcements

7:30 PM – Game Night hosted by Matt Clark, Dave Roberts and Judy Doyle

·      Each state will offer a game to play (prizes for winners!)

o   Pick up your six-station passport:

§  Connecticut – Duck Blowing

§  Rhode Island – Relay Race

§  Vermont – Balls over Your Head

§  New Hampshire – Reverse Charades

§  New York – Balloon Pass

§  Maine – Egg on a Spoon 

o   Massachusetts – Musical Chairs

o   Kahoots by National Grange Foundation (NE SHIPmate Kelly Riley)

8:45 PM – Closing Remarks    

9:00 PM – Optional bus tour to Mohegan Sun Casino (complimentary)

“Satisfy your Yearning for Learning Saturday” – June 22, 2024

8:00 AM – Buffet breakfast in Laurel/Rose 

9:00 AM – Opening Session – Chelsea Rose II

·      Call to Order by NELA President Matt Clark

·      Roll Call by State

·      Pledge of Allegiance

·      Introduction of Guest Speaker:  Joan C. Smith, National Grange Foundation

10:00 AM – Workshop #1 hosted by Rhode Island State Grange Lecturer’s 

           Department on Membership (45 minutes): Kelly Riley, North East 

           Region SHIPmate and Valerie Richards, Rhode Island State Grange 

           Lecturer

11:00 AM – Workshop #2 hosted by Maine State Grange Lecturer’s

         Department on Community Service (45 minutes): 

         Missy Baldwin, Maine State Grange Lecturer

12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM – Pizza Party – Chelsea Rose II

1:00 PM – Workshop #3 hosted by New York State Grange Lecturer’s 

         Department on How to Market Your Grange (45 minutes): 

         Brenda Noble, New York State Grange Lecturer

2:00 PM – Workshop #4 hosted by Vermont State Grange Lecturer’s 

         Department on GRIT (45 minutes): 

         Alice Daley, Vermont State Grange Lecturer

3:00 PM – Tour of U.S. Coast Guard Academy 

6:30 PM -- Banquet and Entertainment – Chelsea Rose II 

                  Gift Baskets Drawing/50-50

9:00 PM – Optional bus tour to Mohegan Sun Casino (complimentary)

“Send-off Sunday” – June 23, 2024

7:00 AM – Buffet breakfast in Laurel/Rose 

8:45 AM – Worship Service by Charles Dimmick, Connecticut State Grange 

         Chaplain

9:30 AM – Workshop #5 hosted by New Hampshire State Grange Lecturer’s 

         Department on Heirloom Program (45 minutes): 

         Matthew Clark, New Hampshire State Grange Lecturer

10:30 AM – Workshop #6 hosted by Massachusetts State Grange Lecturer’s 

         Department on Harnessing AI to Our Advantage, Promoting the 

         Grange in all Media (45 minutes): Deborah K. Goodrich, 

                   Massachusetts State Grange Lecturer

11:30 AM – Closing Remarks/Gavel Passed to New York State Grange Lecturer

NOON – Adjourn