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To build a better world in which to live, to educate the character of man, to promote brotherly love, to teach members to be faithful to their country and fraternal to their fellow men.

History:

Oddfellows originated in the 18th century. The Heppner Willow Lodge was chartered in 1878.

Meetings and Frequency:

Monthly, September through May @ 238 Main Street

Dues:

$20/yr.

Membership Requirements:

18 years old or older; believe in God.

Primary Contact Name :

Jerry Hollomon

Primary Contact Phone:

(541) 676-5241

Secondary Contact Name:

Randall Peterson

Secondary Contact Phone:

(541) 422-9200

Size of Organization:

24

To organize and put on the "Wee Bit O'Ireland" annual celebration in order to promote the area, celebrate the Irish heritage of the area, and provide the opportunity for organizations to earn monies for their treasuries and to enhance local business..

History:

28th annual celebration in 2010; began with a KUMA Coffee hour and has grown into a four day event with the entire community participating. Income helps fund each year's celebration, as well as community projects.

Meetings and Frequency:

As needed by individual committees, September - March.

Primary Contact Name :

Sheryll Bates

Primary Contact Phone:

541-676-5536

Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Committee

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Purpose:

To promote rodeo and educate the public in the sport of Rodeo. To complete a multi-use facility for the county. To entertain with a professional and a county rodeo. To bring revenue into the local communities.

Projects:

Annual rodeo the third weekend in August, annual Motocross Barrel Race held on the Wee Bit O' Ireland weekend closest to March 17.

Meetings and Frequency:

Once a month - 2nd Wednesday @ Fairgrounds Office

Membership Requirements:

Positive Attitude, energy and time.

Primary Contact Name :

Lynn Dee Ramos

Primary Contact Phone:

(541) 422-7559

Size of Organization:

17 Committee members

Oregon Wheat Growers League

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Purpose:

"The Oregon Wheat Commission and the OWGL will cooperate to enhance the profitability of Oregon wheat growers by communicating with and educating ourselves and the public, assuring markets, and conducting and stimulating research. We will be politically pro-active and work to strengthen our organizations." January 1993

History:

When formed in February 1926, OWGL was the first commodity organization for wheat in the US. Now, some 70 years after Oregon wheat producers first came together to work for the common interest, OWGL remains hard at work promoting wheat interests and providing a means for wheat growers to work together.

Projects:

Scheduled spring meeting to discuss any changes, problems, opportunities, or events that may influence the welfare of wheat producers. Scheduled fall meeting for same and election of officers. Special meeting called during the year for issues or education.

Meetings and Frequency:

Selected locations within the county.

Primary Contact Name :

Judy Rhea

Primary Contact Phone:

422-7445

Secondary Contact Name:

Chris Rauch

Secondary Contact Phone:

989-8407

Other Helpful Information:

OWGL selects a conservation farm in Morrow County and also hosts a conservation tour of the selected farm. We monitor Salem and Washington, DC, continually to the betterment of agriculture and farmers. We support wheat research and breeding, export marketing, farm safety, education about the industry, and conservation. We monitor ag chemicals, crop insurance, national farm programs, taxation, water, and transportation. OWGL members receive reduced rates at selected Red Lion, Quality Inn and Phoenix Inn hotels/motels; reduced rates as new AAA members; a weekly newsletter and market update, monthly Oregon Wheat magazine, access to discounted premiums on workers' compensation insurance through SAIF and group rates for Internet Access.

Morrow County Fair Committee

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Purpose:

To put on the Morrow County Fair

History:

The Morrow County Fair has been in existence since 1912. We have a Family Day, Carnival, Dance, Motocross Racing, Style Revue, 4-H and FFA Stock Sale, Log-Bucking contest, PRCA Rodeo and Morrow County Amateur Rodeo.

Meetings and Frequency:

First Monday of each month @ Morrow County Fair Grounds

Membership Requirements:

Interest in successful family fair event

Primary Contact Name :

Renee Yocum

Primary Contact Phone:

541-676-9474

Other Helpful Information:

The Fair Committee is always in need of volunteers who would like to help with the Morrow County Fair the third week in August.

Heppner Elks Lodge #358

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Purpose:

To provide charitable activities for the youth and physically handicapped, a student scholarship, Boy Scouts of America, Meadowood Springs Speech Camp, The Elks Eye Clinic, and sports activities. Elks provides numerous social and community programs.

Accomplishments:

Instituted in 1897, the Elks expend approximately $25,000 annually for charity and community activities, operate the rodeo snack shacks, and participate in St. Pat's Weekend and in Town and Country. They support a drug awareness program and an Americanism poster contest and collect hides in support of the veterans.

Meetings and Frequency:

Thursday night. (Dining is available on Friday and Saturday). Location: 142 Main Street

Dues:

$75/yr.

Primary Contact Name :

Anthony Clement

Primary Contact Phone:

541-676-9181

Secondary Contact Name:

Tom Wolff

Secondary Contact Phone:

676-5114

Size of Organization:

approximately 650, plus Lady volunteers