HIKE News 2004
February	March
Missouri	Maryland 03/04
.	Wisconsin 01/04
.	Colorado 02/04
.	Indiana

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Maryland

Prior to Bethel #31 Westminsters Official Visitation on the evening of March 15, 2004, a special ceremony was held for the family of 9-month old Victoria Woodhull. During the ceremony, a brief explanation of the HIKE Fund and Jobs Daughters was given and the check was presented. Pictures were then taken with the Daughters of Maryland and the Woodhull family.

After the presentation Victorias parents inquired as to how they could help. They are planning to attend Marylands upcoming HIKE to be held at the Washington National Zoo.

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Wisconsin

The State of Wisconsin made six Hike presentations last January. Amanda Heintz on January 11^th at the home of the recipient in Milwaukee, Ashley Schrubbe was presented with her check and a small gift. It was a different presentation because both Ashley and her mom are hearing impaired. We communicated by writing notes on paper. It was an eye opening experience because it showed me how important the gift of sound is!! This presentation was very nice.

At the Solid Gold McDonalds on January 11^th, 6 year old Megan Vittone, 13 year old Jessica Erdman and 15 year old Kyle Scheffler were presented with hearing device checks after Amanda Heintz gave a short, informative presentation on HIKE. They also received a small gift from Amanda. The presentations went very well and they were visitors present.

On January 13^th at the Burger King in Fond du Lac Amanda presented gifts and hearing device checks to Eric Schmitz, 15, and Zachary Geimer, 11. The presentation was very nice!

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Indiana

After an Official Visit last fall an award ceremony was held in Muncie. The Daughters of Muncie Bethel #25 filled the stations and formed the cross. Miss Indiana Jobâs Daughter Olivia Fisher was the Mistress of Ceremony and the other Misses and the Daughter Coordinators from other Bethels did the speaking parts. The recipient Daniel Green with his mother and uncle were escorted to the East with Grand Guardian Wanda Lillyblade, Associate Grand Guardian Bob Utley, GBHQ Candice Synder, and HIKE Board Member Megan Doctor. Daniels mother was presented the check and the GBHQ gave him a toy police station. The Daughters of Bethel #121 signed "The Lords Prayer."

Miss Indiana Jobs Daughter Olivia Fisher and Grand Bethel Honored Queen Candice Snyder, along with the Daughters of Bethels Sheridan #34, Plainfield #99, and Knightsville #121, did a Hike presentation at the Masonic Temple in West Lafayette. Hayden Smith, his parents, sister, and brothers were escorted to the East Line along with the GG Wanda Lillyblade and AGG Bob Utley. The Hike check was presented to Hayden and the GBHQ gave him some art supplies.

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COLORADO

Young Daniel Walker was presented with a Hike check at a regular Bethel meeting of Bethel #10 Greeley on February 25, 2004. Daniel is already making good progress and the new hearing aids he will purchase will only further his development.

Mr. and Mrs. Walker with Daniel and the members of Bethel #10

Christi D, HQ of Bethel #18 Westminster, made three HIKE presentations at the Westminster Masonic Center on March 1, 2004. Each family was escorted to the East and presented their check. The recipients were Natalie Diana, Evelyn Villegas, and Maya Sardar.


Natalie with her sister, Mom and Dad. Evelyn with her Mom and Dad.
Maya with her Mom, Dad, sister and brother.
HQ Christi with members of Bethel #18

On March 10, 2004, ten month old James Elves, with his twin brother and Mom and Dad, was presented a check by the HQ of Bethel #22 Aurora. James mother thanked the Jobs Daughters and promised to keep in touch and let them know how the boys are doing.

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