HIKE News 08/02/07
April May
Colorado March 12  .Colorado May
April
Nebraska March 12

.Minnesota April
Missouri April 9

 Nebraska May

Missouri April 11

Colorado May 2

Colorado April 13 Four Awards

.New York May 24 & Thank You from Audiologist
.Colorado March 9

Colorado HIKE Choir 


Colorado March 9
Calena Camacho was presented a HIKE check at Oasis Lodge in Ft. Morgan, CO..


Calena and Dana Speaks, Grand Marshal of Grand Lodge of Colorado makes the presentation.


Right to left: Neil Schoemaker, Worshipful Master; Calena, Lois Camacho, Calena's mother; and Dana Speaks.
On their Senior Recognition Night, the Worshipful Master of Oasis Lodge #67, Ft. Morgan, CO along with the Grand Marshal, Dana, presented a HIKE award to Calena Camacho. Ft. Morgan is out on the eastern plains of Colorado with no Bethel anywhere nearby. The men from Oasis Lodge #67 consented to make the presentation at their Senior Recognition Night. Several scholarships were presented to local students and then the HIKE check to Calena and parents.

 

COLORADO HIKE CHOIR PERFORMS AT SHRINE CIRCUS

For the fourth year in a row, the Job's Daughters HIKE Choir, made up of Job's Daughters from Bethels from all over the Denver-Metro area, performed the National Anthem in sign language at all of the Denver performances of the El Jebel Shrine Circus. Each year the girls have their picture taken at the El Jebel Shrine Computer Club Booth with one of the baby animals. This year it was a two week old bear cub.

Front Row: Evette McMullin #37, Cheree Turner #43, Amy Martinez #43 holding the bear cub, Alaine Anselmo #5, Tiffany Wells #37. Back Row: Zandalee Bailey, Jobie to bee #37, 
Elizabeth McMullin #37, Jazmine Anderson-Smith HQ #40, Stephanie Crabtree 
Williamson PHQ MM PMCJD, Director, Kaitlyn Price JP #18, Julie VanDyke SP #43 


The Colorado HIKE Choir practices every week and has many performances throughout the year for Masonic and non-Masonic Organizations. Money and donations they earn from these performances go directly to HIKE. Several of the girls have passed the $1000 mark for donations over the years on an individual basis. Their usual program is about 20 minutes long and varies to fit the season

 

New York May 24

Audiologist Lisa S., Kyra and Mother Cathy

 On May 24th at the Rochester School for the Deaf, 12-year old Kyra Ernisse and her mother, Cathy joined Lisa S., RSD Audiologist in their audiology suite where Kyra was presented with her two new purple hearing aids. Mom and Kyra were delighted!

Thank you letter received from the Rochester School for the Deaf 

We at Rochester School for the Deaf, and myself in particular as Director of the Speech/Communication and Audiology Programs, want to acknowledge receiving your recent check of $2,400 for the purchase of two hearing aids for Kyra Ernisse. As you can see from the enclosed pictures, the two hearing aids have been purchased and an excited and happy recipient and mother are evident. 

We are familiar with your wonderful organization of the International Order of Job's Daughters and the charitable project that you support, The HIKE Fund, Inc. Seeing students benefit from your generosity where tangible, life-enriching effects occur is such a true pleasure. We want you to know we feel YOU MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE! 

May I say thank you so very much for your caring and support of the deaf and hard of hearing population. You will be able to see from the look on Kyra's and her mother's faces, there's a pictorial thank-you dedicated to you. 

Sincerely,
Kathy Scott
Director, Speech/Communication & Audiology
Rochester School for the Deaf

 


Colorado April 13 Four Awards

At an open meeting on April 13, 2005, fifteen Daughters from Bethel #'s 22, 5, 18 and 37 at the Aurora Masonic Lodge were privileged to present checks to 15-year old Dara Lynne Tabugadir, 14-year old Mark Tabugadir, 12-year old Nicholas Dreshhel, and 9- year old Madison Juarez. Each family was called to the East and given their check by the Honored Queen of Bethel 22. The Grand Guardian and Associate Grand Guardian were present at the meeting. Since this was an open meeting, the families were invited to remain to watch the girls work.

 

Colorado May 2


PGG Sheryl W., Jacobs M. And Mother Jodi,and Gordon G., PAGG-CO
On May 2nd at a regular meeting of Canon City Chapter #21, Order of Eastern Star, a HIKE award was presented to 4 year old Jacobs Mews by Sheryl W., PBG #41 and Gordon G., PAGG of Colorado.

 

Missouri April 11

During the Supreme Guardian, Jeannine H.'s visit to Missouri, six year old Andrew Rotter received a HIKE award at Bethel #4, Creve Coeur. Many visitors were present for this notable occasion besides the SG including Miss International Job's Daughter, Teirnee C.; Stacy W., GG of Illinois; Marci K., GG of MO; John B., AGG of MO; Marlene F., PHQ, PSG, PGG of MO; Ashley U., PASG, PAGG of MO just to name of few.

Andrew and his mother, Kathleen were introduced by Daniella B., PHQ, Miss Missouri Job's Daughter, and Eastern Missouri HIKE Daughter State Coordinator. She was assisted by Ashlyn M., HQ of Bethel #4 and other Bethel Daughters.

Daniella read a short history of The HIKE Fund, Inc. A large facsimile of the check was presented to Andrew and his mother. Andrew and his mother thanked the Daughters for their generosity. Pictures were then taken.

 

Colorado HIKE Presentation May 2005

Serenity N., HQ of Bethel 31 of Fountain, CO, presented a smiling ten-year old Erik Momotyuk with a check from The HIKE Fund for hearing aids. Erik lost most of his hearing as the result of an automobile accident more than two years ago. He suffered severe head trauma and has had numerous surgeries to help repair his injuries. Erik has a mid to severe hearing loss; he cannot hear high pitches and soft sounds. Hearing aids will help him to hear someone with a very high or very soft voice. The aids will also help him to do better in school when he's able to go back, be more alert in his daily life, play music again, and feel a lot better about himself. He has made a miraculous recovery so far. Erik will work with the Children's Hospital of Broomfield to help him to hear better with his aids. After the presentation, Erik and family, along with members of Fountain Valley Lodge, the Eastern Star Chapter, and the Bethel enjoyed a pot luck supper.



SP Kelly C., HQ Serenity N., JP Caitlin G.,
Erik M., Mother Valentina and Father Ruslin



Colorado HIKE Presentation April 4

On April 4th, before the Official Visitation of Bethel #18 at the Westminster Masonic Center, the Honored Queen invited Kayla Kapelke and her family to the East where Kayla was presented a check from HIKE. Kayla's mom and dad, sister, and grandparents were present to receive the check. Kayla slept through the entire presentation.


Daughters of Bethel #18
Grandfather, Mom Kathryn holding Kayla's sister,
Dad Jeremy holding a sleeping Kayla, and Grandmother



 

Minnesota HIKE Presentation April 2005

At a special ceremony held at the Mankato Clinic at Wickersham, MN, the end of April 2005, members from Bethels in St. Peter and Mankato presented a check to two-year old Wren Eccles. Wren was born prematurely weighing only one pound and three ounces. Wren and his family have faced many obstacles during the past two years including learning that he was hearing impaired. Wren's mother, Erin, told a local newspaper that was present for the presentation, "It's incredible what Job's Daughters have done for us, because we didn't know until recently that our insurance wouldn't cover the costs for Wren's hearing aids. The doctors say that with the aids he will regain almost his full hearing. I can't thank these girls enough for what they've done and we truly are blessed by it."




First Row - Mandy, Mom Erin, Sister Emma, Father Michael, Wren, and Chandra.
Back Row - Maddy, Lauren, Kara, Erika, and Jennifer

Nebraska HIKE Presentation May 2005

On May 2, 2005, Honored Queen Charmel and members of Bethel #4 of North Platte, NE had a special ceremony to present a HIKE check to Dillon Schultz. Members from Bethel's #21, Ogallala, and #25, Sidney were present for the presentation along with Grand Guardian Janice S.,Associate Grand Guardian Scott S., Dillon's family, and many other guests.




Front Row: Stephanie E., Dillon, HQ Charmel B., Lindsey W., Alexis E, JTB
Middle Row: Becca H., Kate H., Samatha W., Kamie W., Tyra B., Chelsie B., Jessica S.
Back Row: Kelli S., Kyra H.



 

Missouri HIKE Presentation April 9, 2005


Jr Miss MO present "check" to Zach


Zach & Jessica with parents Harold & Catherine George shown with presentations "checks"


Zach & Jessica with parents Harold & Catherine  and Miss MO Trio


Zach & Jessica with parents, siblings and Miss MO Trio

The gift of better hearing was given to two young people from the same family on April 9, 2005. Following the Official Visit of Missouri Bethel #32, Zachary and Jessica G. each received a check for $3,000 from the Eastern Daughter HIKE Coordinator, Daniella B. (Miss Missouri Job's Daughter and from Bethel #47). She was assisted by the Missouri Junior Miss, Sara G. (Bethel #19), and the Missouri Miss Congeniality and Daughter HIKE Committee member, Shelley B. (Bethel #29).

Daniella provided an overview of the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment charity, and the part that the Daughters of Missouri play in the raising of the money for the charity. She also conducted introductions of other dignitaries, and the Daughters who were present were introduced and thanked. The mother of Zachary and Jessica offered her thanks to the Daughters and adults on behalf of the family, and then everyone was invited to join in food and fellowship in the dining room of the Bridgeton Temple.


NEBRASKA HIKE PRESENTATION
March 12 2005
On March 12, 2005, Bethel #62 of Lincoln, NE presented a check to two-year old Rylie R. Rylie was showered with several gifts including My Little Pony, a HIKE Bear, and a whistle. Rylie and her brother, Cole, have both had hearing devices since birth. Bethel #62 was very pleased to present this award and served the family and all those present a Taco Salad lunch with the profits going to The HIKE Fund.

 

COLORADO HIKE Presentation

Prior to the monthly Grand Guardian Council meeting held on March 12, 2005, at the Highlands Masonic Temple in Denver, Grand Guardian Cindy and Associate Grand Guardian Jim presented a HIKE award to Cristee-Rae Snyder. Cristee-Rae was adorable and her mother, Stephanie, was very grateful.