Agriculture
Home Economics 2006 Program
MISSION
To promote home building skills of Grange members and non Grange members, through local and state contests that encourage the development of individual’s skills, both in the kitchen and in the home.
The Home Economics Department of the Vermont State Grange encourages members to improve home making skills through the display of handicrafts, kitchen products and promotes the teaching of home skills to those interested in learning. To accomplish this, we encourage local Granges to open their doors to provide a forum for learning, allowing skilled members to teach and mentor others, and by so doing, to bring new members into the Grange. Although many of the contests are limited to Grange members, it is hoped that local Granges would institute local shows. Working with the Agriculture and Community Service Committees to provide stimulating programs of community interest through the sponsorship of local contests or other community activities.
New England Needlework Contest Rules
2006 - 2007
The following contests are for the New England State Granges. These items will be judged in Vermont first, and the first place winners in each category will go to the New England Grange Building at Eastern States Exposition. Non Vermont Grange members or any non member may enter all contests, but must have a Grange member sponsor. Only one item may be entered in each category.
Each contestant must completely fill out a 3X5 inch card and pin it to the entry. Name, address, phone number, Grange name and number, VT non Grange member or non Grange member must specify sponsor name.
All entries will be judged using the following:
Workmanship 10 points
General appearance 10 points
Selection of design 15 points
Harmony of color 10 points
Degree of difficulty 15 points
STATE AWARDS: RIBBONS AND CASH
Blue Ribbon $15.00
Red Ribbon $10.00
Yellow Ribbon $5.00
Entry to be at Grange Center Family Camp Weekend, July 20, 2007. All entries must be there by 9:30AM for judging at 10AM. All items must remain at camp until noon on Sunday and are not to be picked up until the Director releases them.
Class A: Afghan excluding Baby Blankets
Afghan may be made using ANY product (or product suitable to entry). It can be any size, any pattern and may be knit, crochet, woven etc.
Class B: Doilies
May be made using ANY product (or product suitable for entry). It can be any size, any pattern, knit, crochet or tatted.
Class C: Embroidery
Any embroidered item except Counted Cross Stitch.
Back of work must be visible on all embroidered items. Pictures may be in frames or stretcher strips, but the back of the work must be visible. Please do not put glass on any embroidered entries. This also pertains to Class F.
Class D: 3 piece Baby Set
Set may consist of bonnet, jacket, booties, mittens, etc. ANY THREE PIECES.
Baby afghan will not be included in this class. Items may be knit or crocheted using any suitable pattern.
Class E: Plastic Canvas
Any item made with any pattern using yarn or thread
Class F: Counted Cross Stitch or Crewel
Any item using any thread product. Pictures may be on stretcher strips or framed and/or matted. BUT NO GLASS
Class G: Adult Garment
Item must be for an adult. May be a sweater, dress, etc. May be knitted or crocheted, using any pattern and any product thread suitable to entry.
Class H: Latch Hook
Any Item made with any pattern using any yarn
Class I: Quilted Wall Hanging
Wall hanging must be complete with dowel or method for hanging. Piece may be hand or machine quilted and any product may be used for filler.
Class J: Stuffed Toys
Toys may be knitted, crocheted, stitched etc. May be stuffed with any product - fiberfill. Toys must meet U.S. safety regulations.....all trimmings secure, no sharp edges or protrusions, no buttons or hooks. Glue, paste or paint must be non toxic. Loose knitted or crocheted toys should be lined. It is understood that all toy entered in the contest will become the property of the Grange and will be donated to the Shrine Hospital . We need 3 hand made toys from each Grange to make at least 150 toys.
VERMONT STATE GRANGE CONTEST
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
Shrine Float Theme
Names for Shrine Float to State Director by May 1, 2007. Cannot be more that 18 letters and space in the name. There is prize money for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners.
Program
Community Grange are asked to do a program on “End Childhood Hunger”. Information can be found on http://www.vtnohunger.org/
Pomona Grange should do a program on Drugs that can be made from items found in the home.
VERMONT BAKING CONTEST
State baking contest is for Grange members only. This year’s recipe is Fudge Brownies. The Community Granges will do first judging. The winner will the be judged in Pomona. The winner of the Community Grange must send the Brownies tot he Pomona that their Community Grange belongs to. Winner of Pomona goes to State judging, which will be held at the Grange Center on Family Camp Weekend, July 20, 2007. Each contestant must completely fill out a 3X5 inch card and tape it to the bottom of the pan with name, address, phone number, Grange name and number. Entry to be there by 9:30AM for judging at 10AM. No baked item is to be picked up as they will be used for Saturday night dessert.
Judging will be:
Appearance 20 points
Color 20 points
Taste 30 points
Texture 30 points
Recipe to be used: FUDGE BROWNIES
½ CUP BUTTER OR MARGARINE
1 CUP GRANULATED SUGAR
1 TEASPOON VANILLA
2 EGGS
2 -one(1) OUNCE SQUARES UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE,
MELTED AND COOLED
3/4 CUP SIFTED ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
½ CUP CHOPPED WALNUTS
OVEN 350 DEGREES F
In medium saucepan, melt butter and chocolate. Remove from heat, stir in sugar. Blend in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla. Stir in flour and nuts, mix well. Spread in greased 8X8X2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Be careful not to over bake. Cool.
DONATIONS
$3.00 For The Vermont Room
$5.00 For the National Delegates Gifts
Recognition Seal Requirements:
1- File Annual Report to State Home Economics Director by July 1, 2007.
2- Make donations by July 1, 2007
