HIKE News 07/12/2012

IDAHO HIKE PRESENTATION June 2012

 Submitted by Ginger Ragan, Bethel Guardian #29, Boise ID

A monetary presentation was made to Brooklyn Hallett on June 25, 2012 at the Scottish Rite Center in Boise, Idaho, by members of Bethel #29 and Honored Queen Alexa Wolfe.  All of the members of the Bethel gathered together before their final meeting of the term to present the award to Brooklyn.  Brooklyn’s mother is a past Job’s Daughter as well as a Past Worthy Advisor of Rainbow.

OKLAHOMA HIKE PRESENTATION June 2012

Submitted by  Mary de Leon-Maestas – HIKE State Coordinator

Bethel #1, Jenks, and Oklahoma Job’s Daughters presented a grant to Keith Taylor Smith of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, from The Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc., on June 25, 2012.The HIKE Fund, Inc.is the philanthropy of Job’s Daughters International.  The award was presented by Jeanine de Leon-Maestas,Honored Queen of the Oklahoma Honor Bethel, who is a sophomore at the University of Tulsa. 

Keithis the son of Lila and Jeff Smith and will be starting college in the fall of 2012.  Also present at the ceremony were Dr. and Mr. Gilbert of Gilbert’s Audiology in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, who fitted Keith with his new device.  Shortly after receiving the apparatus, Keith told his mother he could hear sounds he never heard before!

The Bethel held a potluck dinner for Keith and his parents, friends, and the audiologists.  There were also members of the Jenks Lodge #497, DeMolay, andother members of Oklahoma Job’s Daughters in attendance.

MISSOURI HIKE PRESENTATION June 2012

Submitted by Donna Goede, Eastern Missouri HIKE Coordinator

On Monday, June 25, 2012, the Missouri HIKE Committee assembled at the Moolah Shrine Center in St. Louis to present Miss Amber Perkins with a HIKE Award for new hearing aids.  Fifteen year-old Amber was accompanied by her parents and younger sister. The presentation was held in the Moolah Guides Room with members of the Shrine, including Guides President Rick Mayer, present. The Guides were gracious hosts and offered everyone refreshments and beverages. Mom Donna Goede, Eastern Missouri HIKE coordinator welcomed everyone and thanked the Shriners for opening their area for us. She introduced Miss Caitlyn Washington, State Daughter HIKE coordinator, The Grand Guardian, Mom Linda Meunier, Associate Grand Guardian, Dad Doug Anderson, and Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Tiffany Hudson. Caitlyn introduced members of the HIKE Daughter Committee, which included Rebecca Legg, Bethel #5, Brianna Hall, Bethel #47, and Meckenzie Yeager, Bethel #43, all from last year’s committee.

Caitlyn and Tiffany then explained the history of HIKE, the connection to Job’s Daughters and a bit about Missouri’s involvement. They then presented the check to Amber and photos were taken. The girls then thanked Mr. Mayer and asked that he join them for more photos.

Amber’s mother spoke about their gratitude and promised to keep us posted on her progress. Following a social time all went on their way.

Amber Perkins, her family, members of Missouri HIKE and the Moolah Shrine Guides

Amber Perkins’ family, GBHQ Tiffany Hudson and State HIKE coordinator Caitlyn Washington

ARIZONA HIKE PRESENTATION

Submitted by Anne Stegen, PHQ, PMAJD & PGBHQ of Arizona Scottsdale Lodge No. 43.

After a Mexican buffet, Miss Arizona Job's Daughter 2011-2012, Keely Kouts, and Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Sarah Hasler, led the program. The Daughters talked about The HIKE Fund, its goals, and how Job's Daughters raises money to support hearing impaired children.

They introduced Braden Gaines, who was in attendance to accept his award. Braden is a member of Scottsdale DeMolay. Braden humbly received his check for $1,790. Braden’s mother, Mechelle Gaines gave an appreciative thank you to all in attendance.

At that same event, Supreme Guardian Bobbie Hoglund restored the charter of the Arizona Grand Guardian Council.

It was a monumental night for Arizona Job's Daughters

Arizona Job's Daughters held a Southwestern Fiesta to present the HIKE award and receive the Supreme Team on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Approximately 100 people were in attendance, including members of Arizona Bethels, Scottsdale DeMolay and Scottsdale Lodge No. 43.

After a Mexican buffet, Miss Arizona Job's Daughter 2011-2012, KeelyKouts, and Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Sarah Hasler, led the program.

The Daughters talked about the HIKE fund, its goals, and how Job's Daughters raises money to support hearing impaired children.

They introduced Braden Gaines, who was in attendance to accept his award. Braden is a member of Scottsdale DeMolay. Braden humbly received his check for $1,790. Braden’s mother, Mechelle Gaines gave an appreciative thank you to all in attendance.

At that same event, Supreme Guardian Bobbie Hoglund restored the charter of the Arizona Grand Guardian Council.

It was a monumental night for Arizona Job's Daughters!

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Missouri HIKE Presentation March

Submitted by Mom Donna Goede, Eastern Missouri HIKE Coordinator 

On Sunday March 18, 2012, at the Farmington Masonic Temple,Jonathon Tribolletti, of Annapolis, MO, and his parents were presented with a HIKE Award to cover the cost of new hearing aids. Jonathon is a student at Annapolis Elementary and has cousins who are members of Bethel #34. The presentation was made by Mom Donna Goede, Eastern Missouri HIKE Coordinator and several members of Missouri’s Daughter HIKE Committee, including Brooklyn Childs, Bethel #12, Meckenzie Yeager, Bethel #43, Brianna Hall, Bethel #47, and Lily Flannery, Bethel #33. Also in attendance were the Grand Guardian, Miss Kim Underwood, Associate Grand Guardian, Dad Joe Braun, Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Ashley Ray, and Miss Missouri Job’s Daughter, Ashlee Brannin. Following the presentation the members of the St. Louis Area Line Officer’s Club has a regular meeting and Bethel #34 served a wonderful lunch to all!

Jonathan and his parents accept the award

Missouri HIKE Presentation

Submitted by Caitlyn Washington, State Daughter HIKE Coordinator,
and Donna Goede, Eastern MO HIKE Coordinator

On Saturday, February 25, 2012, Logan Toney, and his mother, Nicole, attended a dinner and Trivia Night sponsored by Fenton Masonic Lodge #281.  Mom Donna Goede, Eastern MO HIKE Coordinator, introduced the Grand Guardian, Kim Underwood, the Associate Grand Guardian, Joe Braun, Grand Bethel Honored Queen Ashley Ray, and all members of Missouri’s Daughter HIKE Committee that were in attendance. Caitlyn and Ashley, along with Tara Jolley, Honored Queen of Bethel #43 and Junior Miss Missouri Job’s Daughter, gave a presentation on Job’s Daughters and the history of The HIKE Fund, Inc.  The Committee then gave Logan a Presentation Check, a HIKE Bear, and a packet with his actual check along with some information on Job’s Daughters. Everyone enjoyed dinner and then, before they left, Logan and his mother received information about DeMolay Squires, which they seemed interested in!

From Left: Mom Donna Goede, Eastern MO HIKE Coordinator, Nicole Toney and her son, Logan Toney, and State Daughter HIKE Coordinator Caitlyn Washington.

Members of Bethel #43 and other Daughter HIKE Coordinators in attendance at the presentation.