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On June 24, 2006, Bethel #13 of Rochester, MN had a special ceremony to present a HIKE Award to five month old Kara Spartz. Bethel #17 assisted with the presentation.
Kara and her family
On May 10, 2006, the Honored Queen of Bethel #7, Milford, OH, had the Guide and Marshal escort 12 year old Tessa Snyder, her family, and Katie Cox into the Bethel room. Katie presented Tessa’s parents with the HIKE award and gave Tessa a HIKE pin, keychain, and a bear dressed as a butterfly. Then Tessa’s mom gave remarks and thanked everyone. After that a few pictures were taken.
Tessa, Katie and Tessa’s Family
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In April 2006 a HIKE award was sent to the family of 7-year old Sean Heaton. The Heaton’s live in Blaine, Ohio where there are no Job’s Daughters. The family sent a picture of Sean with a thank you note. "Thank you for Sean’s hearing aids. He loves them. He calls them his magic ears. His speech and his attitude have both improved since he received them. Thank you, Mrs. Heaton."
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Six year old Meghan Flowers received a HIKE award at the Leadership Rally in Niles, OH on September 10, 2005. Before lunch the Flowers’ family was introduced and three of Ohio’s HIKE Representatives, Courtney-District #1, Kristen-District #2 and Eleanor, District #4 explained Job’s Daughters and HIKE. They presented Meghan with a HIKE certificate and a "Windy the Pooh" pin. GBHQ Amanda and Miss Ohio Job’s Daughter and Miss Congeniality Jessica gave Meghan a HIKE pin, a small teddy bear and a bear pin. Mr. Flowers expressed their thanks and shared how the new device will help Meghan hear things in school and at home.
Meghan with her family
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On May 3, 2006, Andrea Shealy, 12 years old, and her family were escorted to the East by Honored Queen, Jessica of Bethel #69 of Westerville, OH. Ohio’s District I HIKE Representative, Courtney presented Andrea with her HIKE award with the help of Ohio’s new Miss Ohio Job’s Daughter. Then Andrea’s mother, Lori, made remarks and thanked everyone. Andrea is the great granddaughter of a Master Mason and wants to join Job’s Daughters.
HIKE Representative Courtney, Mom Lori,
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In April 2006 Bethel #71 of Graveport’s Honored Queen Jackie and Ohio’s District I HIKE Rep Courtney presented 7 month old Jayln Moore’s mother and father with her HIKE award. Courtney informed the family about Job’s Daughters and The HIKE Fund. She then presented them with the check, certificate, the current HIKE pin, a regular HIKE pin, and a little stuffed teddy bear. Mr. Moore then made remarks and thanked the Job’s Daughters for the check. Pictures were taken and all the girls greeted Jayln and her family.
Jayln with her Mom and Dad
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Alexander Arwood, 17 months old, and his family joined the Ohio Job’s Daughters at their Pageant on April 29, 2006, at the Canton Masonic Temple. Prior to the beginning of the Pageant, the Arwood’s were escorted to the front of the room and Alexander was presented with a HIKE check for his FM unit. The presentation was made by several of Ohio’s HIKE representatives. Mrs. Arwood is a PHQ from Washington! Growing up in Job’s Daughters, she participated in many HIKE fundraisers, not knowing that one day she would benefit from it. After the presentation they joined them for an evening of excitement. Thank you from the Arwood Family: "We wanted to send a note of thanks for allowing us to come and participate in the Miss Ohio Pageant and for issuing us the certificate for Alex’s new hearing aid. It is so wonderful to see his world expanding and we couldn’t have done it without HIKE. Thank you!"
Alexander with his Mom and Dad
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Six year old Kurt Diehl and his father joined the Ohio Job’s Daughters at their State Wide Initiation on January 21, 2006 to receive his HIKE award prior to the initiation. The award was made by Ohio’s District I HIKE Rep Courtney, District II HIKE Rep Leslie, and District VI HIKE Rep Kristen. Information was shared about Job’s Daughters, the history of the HIKE Fund, and the type of events/fundraisers that are held to maintain it. The day was a very special day for Ohio. They not only had the honor of presenting Kurt with his HIKE award but also had dignitaries from their Masonic family present. Present were Grand Officers from the Grand Lodge of Ohio, Ohio Eastern Star, and the Grand Amaranth Court. Kurt and his father were very appreciative of receiving this award and shared with them the type of hearing device he will now be able to get. Mr. Diehl thanked Ohio and the members of Job’s Daughters.
Kurt and his Father
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On September 12, 2005, before a meeting of Bethel #31 of Canton, a HIKE award was made to 19 month old Gina Carinale. Making the presentation was Eleanor, Ohio’s District IV HIKE Rep, Lydia, HQ of Bethel #31 along with Diana Tinker, State Coordinator. Gina received a teddy bear and a HIKE pin. Eleanor explained Job’s Daughters and the HIKE Fund. A very nice article and picture were placed in The Masonic Bulletin in October 2005. To quote "We never stand so tall as when we stoop to help a child. Even our youth are involved in community service projects, helping wherever they see a need. God bless this Fraternity and those who belong to it."
Gina with her Father and Mother
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Prior to the Semi-annual Installation of Officers of Bethel #80 of Akron, OH, the Honkala’s joined them to receive HIKE awards for 5 year old Cohen and 6 year old Quinn. They were escorted to the east and Ginger, PHQ of Bethel 80 presented the boys with their HIKE awards. Before making the presentation Ginger explained HIKE and Job’s Daughters to the family. Cohen and Quinn had been diagnosed with hearing impairments just seven months prior and were very excited to get their new hearing aids. Mrs. Honkala expressed her gratitude to our Job’s Daughters for their gift of hearing for her two boys.
Dad, Quinn, Cohen, Mom
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On September 18, 2005, five year old Lauren Matuszewski received a HIKE award at the Toledo home of her Grandma and Grandpa. Amanda, Jessica, Brittany and Addie (Ohio Job’s Daughters) shared who Job’s Daughters are and explained the HIKE Fund. Lauren was presented a HIKE certificate, "Windy the Pooh" pin, a teddy bear and a teddy bear pin. Pictures were taken in the back yard. About a month later, an update was received from Lauren’s Mom, Amy, to let us know how Lauren and her new "ears" are doing. She tells us that the new "ears" and the FM system has been a true blessing. Lauren’s speech has improved and become much clearer. Her teacher says that she is a totally different child in class. Before she was distracted or tuned out of class and wouldn’t answer questions. Now she is participating and listening and is more involved. They even use the FM system when she plays soccer. In fact her father tries to coach her from the sideline and the FM system is working so well that Lauren has told her daddy that she didn’t want him to talk to her from the sideline. Lauren still has a long way to go to get her caught up in speech and communication in comparison to other children her age, but she is working really hard and is on her way. We cannot express how much we appreciate everything you have done for her. I know the Job’s Daughters work really hard to raise money to help Lauren and other children like her. Please let them know how much they have helped Lauren and how grateful we are. Thank you!!!
Lauren with two of the Daughters
Lauren in front of the four Daughters from Ohio
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On June 23, 2005, at the opening night of Ohio’s 80th Annual Grand Session in Worthington, OH, a HIKE presentation was made to 9 month old Jazmyn Adkins. Jazmyn and her family were escorted to the east. Information was given as to when and why The HIKE Fund was started and the various things that Job’s Daughters from all over the world do to raise money for HIKE. Jazmyn’s parents were presented the check and Jazmyn was given a small gift along with a ‘Windy the Pooh’ HIKE charm. Her father expressed their thanks for the check and told them a little bit about Jazmyn’s hearing loss and the device that they are now able to purchase thanks to the HIKE Fund.
Jazmyn with her Mom and Dad
Jazmyn, her family, and
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At the Grand Session of the GGC of Maryland held on May 6, 2006, in Ocean City, MD, a HIKE Presentation was made to Nicole O’Malley. Nicole is 15 years old, profoundly deaf, and is a member of Job’s Daughters from Bethel #16 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She is the granddaughter of Roberta Ridenour, PHQ, PGG of Maryland. The Grand Guardian of Virginia, Judy Burl very graciously permitted the presentation to be made in Maryland.
AGG of MD Bill and GG of MD Pat
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Members of Bethel #62 of Lincoln, NE made a HIKE presentation to 2 year old Garett Schernikau and his family in conjunction with the HIKE Ceremony on March 5, 2006.
Garett (red shirt) being held by his Dad
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Five year old Mira Liebig and 3 month old Mia Stuart received HIKE awards on February 27, 2006. Members of Bethel #39 made the presentations in conjunction with a HIKE Ceremony at the Masonic Temple in Columbus, NE.
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On February 20, 2006 in conjunction with the HIKE Ceremony at the Masonic Temple in Hastings, NE, members of Bethel #8, Hastings, and the NE HIKE Committee made a presentation to 10 year old Daniel Schroer.
Daniel Schroer in front with beige shirt with red strip
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On May 20, 2006, three year old Ekrem Boukhiar was presented a HIKE Award. The presentation was made by Miss Congeniality Christi, Grand Guardian Janette, and Associate Grand Guardian Roger on the stage at Patton Campus at the Masonic Conference Center in Elizabethtown, PA.
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On Friday, April 28th at a gathering of deaf and hard of hearing children from around the state, Ammon Bullinger of Burlington, Wyoming was presented with a check to purchase a palatometer, a piece of equipment that will help Ammon improve his speech. Ammon is five years old and was born with a complete hearing loss in his right ear. With the help of a CROS hearing aid, Ammon is making great progress in speaking and listening but he needs a bit more help. The palatometer is a device connected to a computer that will show Ammon what the inside of his mouth should look like when he is making certain sounds. The visual stimulus will make it much easier for Ammon to know how to shape his mouth and where to put his tongue when talking. The money was given to Ammon by the Wyoming Job's Daughters. Job's Daughters International is an organization for girls between the ages of ten and twenty. The organization strives to help girls grow into responsible adults. Their teachings focus on leadership, public speaking and kindness towards others. In 1985 Job's Daughters was the first youth organization in the world to develop and run its own philanthropic project. The Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment (HIKE) provides hearing devices and other technology to children with hearing loss. Friday was an emotional day for all involved. Ammon's mom, Christine, was thankful for the support from the Job's Daughters. The girls in attendance, Miss Wyoming Job's Daughter Alicia Vonberg, and PGBHQ Jessica Blackman were excited to see the fruits of their labor. Also in attendance was Wyoming's Grand Guardian Maria Criswell. She regularly attends the state wide activities for the deaf and hard of hearing children and was very gratified to see the members of her organization learning first hand the difference they are capable of making in the lives of other Wyoming children.
Ammon Bullinger & Family
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