HIKE News
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HIKE News
2003-4 |
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| November | December | January |
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On January 4, 2004, Bethel #1 of Topeka, Kansas presented Hike awards to three young men, 10-year old Dustin Hull, and brothers Shane and Blake Winkenwader. A beautiful ceremony was performed by Honored Queen Chelsea, Grand Bethel Honored Queen Danae, and State Hike Coordinator Lyle, PAGBG. Due to the inclement weather the two state Daughter Hike Coordinators were unable to attend. The IOJD and HIKE were explained to the families and guests. The recipients and their families were escorted to the east to receive their certificates and checks.
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On January 12, 2004, Lauren Mack, HQ Bethel 43, JDI of Fenton, MO along with about 15 members of the Bethel presented Chelsea Johnson with her HIKE award. Those in attendance included AGG Ralph Schmidt, VAGG John Brand, BG Donna Goede, ABG John Vezeau, Miss MO Job’s Daughter Diane Lynch, and Eastern MO HIKE Daughter Coordinator Daniella Brand. This was the third HIKE award Bethel 43 has made. The Johnson family had one surprise for those in attendance. Chelsea has a twin sister Alex. Chelsea and Alex turned nine years old on their birthday, January 17. Updated article from Guardian, Donna Goede, BG #43
On January 12, 2004 Bethel 43 in Fenton, Missouri was able to present a check to Chelsea Johnson, a nine year old girl from DeSoto, MO. The check will pay for digital programable hearing aids for Chelsea who has been hearing impaired since birth. Chelsea attends classes for the hearing impaired through the Jefferson County Special Services Co-op. Her audiologist, Elaine Burke contacted Mom Donna Goede through the school in search of a means to acquire new hearing aids for Chelsea. Ms Burke was also at the presentation along with the Grand Guardian, Toni Underwood, Associate Grand Guardian Ralph Schmitt, Miss MO Diane Lynch, and Eastern Regional HIKE Coordinator Daniella Brand. Chelsea's mother and twin sister Alex were also present. Chelsea thought the gift was the best birthday present ever, since she and her sister's 10th birthday was later that week. HIKE Coordinator Dr. Albert Howe made the necessary preparations and brought the check from the HIKE Board. See Thank You February 2004 |
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8-year old Liesel Viser was presented with a Hike award by Christa Turner and Tara Hufschmidt, HIKE Choir Members. The presentation took place October 6, 2003, before the Official Visitation of Bethel #33, Littleton, CO. Mom Vick, GG and Dad Walker, AGG were present. Liesel’s mother, Melody, did the signing for her daughter. |
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Bethel’s No. 2 and No. 22 held an open meeting at
Highlands Lodge, Denver honoring other Masonic bodies. Before the meeting the Colorado
HIKE Choir performed a sign language version of two Christmas songs. Nicholas Murray, age 4, and Sophie
Thomas, age 2, and their families were then called to the East and
presented HIKE checks and small stuffed dogs. Nicholas has a moderate hearing loss as does his older
brother, Tyler. Tyler is a
previous recipient of a HIKE award and his hearing aids have made a big
difference. He is now earning
straight “A’s” in school.
Nicholas will start kindergarten next fall and his aids will
help. Sophie has a severe to profound hearing loss and the
aids will help her learn to speak more clearly before she starts
school. Both mothers thanked the girls and told them how much they appreciated the help.
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Mayor of York, PA proclaims November 22
HIKE Day The Mayor of the City of York, PA had made a presentation to Honored
Queen Ashley Snyder in which the city had proclaimed the day of November
22, 2003 as HIKE Day in the City of York. (The Daughters of Bethel 1 had
been working at a community service project (American Diabetes Walk for
Diabetes) in September, at which time Ashley was introduced to the Mayor
and mentioned to him the PA State Assembly legislation Also present at the
Bethel 1 November 13 meeting were the Grand Guardian; Linda Watson and
Associate Grand Guardian; David Kempfer. The Honorable Mayor; John S.
Brenner, had made the presentations to the GG and AGG on behalf of the
legislative branches. The link for the Senate Resolution is http://www.legis.state.pa.us/2003_0/sr0174p1249.htm
and the House is http://www.legis.state.pa.us/2003_0/hr0397p2597.htm. Annual Fall Meeting of PA Grand
Bethel On November 22, 2003, The Grand Bethel of the Pennsylvania International Order of Job's Daughters held their Annual Fall Meeting, at the Patton Campus in Elizabethtown, PA. After the meeting the daughters gathered at the Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown, PA for a 5 mile hike to raise money for HIKE This hike raised over $3,000 in just 2-1/2 hours. As an added bonus, Ashley Snyder, Miss Congeniality for 2003-2004 had a llama brought in so any one that wanted to, could have their picture taken with the llama for $3.00. This is just another example of one of the many unique methods used by Pennsylvania Jobie's to raise money for this worthy cause.
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The Wisconsin HIKE Coordinator was presented with a
check from donations that were received during the Holiday season from a
“Santa For Rent”. Santa’s
calendar has filled up with more parties and store appearances in his
Wisconsin area. The Wisconsin HIKE Fund sincerely thanks Wisconsin Santa Walter for the love he has for The HIKE Fund, and for the love he has for children in making this special time so very extra special. |
