Membership in the Grange is open to anyone of good moral character age 14 and up. The Grange is a family organization where men and women meet together as equals. It is a simple process to become a member of the Grange family:

1. Contact your local Grange and they will inform you about their dues.

2. Submit your completed application to the Grange with your dues (pro-rated for the year) and the initiation fee of $5.00.

3. The Grange will inform you about time and location of the initiation ceremony.

4. Attend the ceremony and you will be a member.

5. Attend your Grange and make a difference in your life and in your community.


New members are welcomed into the Grange family with an initiation ceremony. This ceremony is often done in an afternoon at a “Degree Day.”

The initiation ceremony (which we often call degrees) introduces new members to the Grange through the beautiful phrases and language of formal English of the 1870's.

Symbolism: The lessons taught during the degrees are presented through symbolism drawn from nature, the farm, and household.

Lessons: During the Degrees basic lessons to guide the conduct of good people are presented. These lessons are relevant to every person today.

Preparation: Having an open mind is the only preparation that a you must take, but set aside 3 hours for the ceremony.

Levels: The degrees consist of the first four for the Subordinate, the fifth for the Pomona, the Sixth for the State, and the seventh for the National Grange.

A member is only initiated once in each degree. If their membership ever lapses, they merely reinstate.

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