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Kentucky Derby Day Party May 4th, 2024
Hightstown Lodge Recognition Awards for 2023-2024
WINTER 2024
NEW MEMBER INITIATION FEBRUARY 25TH
Hightstown Elks Lodge 1955 initiated two new members yesterday. Please give a big wELKome to Jared and Christina, pictured here with PERs Crispus Huling, Charles Stecher, and Donna Vogt!
DONATION TO BETHELI9HT FOUNDATION FEBRUARY 15TH
Hightstown Elks are at it again today! Utilizing another portion of our Gratitude Grant from Elks National Foundation, Treasurer Pat Stecher and Leading Knight Stephanie Spann present a check in the amount of $750 to Betheli9ht Foundation - a local organization that promotes mental health awareness, suicide awareness/prevention, & being a li9ht to others/being kind.
DONATIONS TO NJ RISE FEBRUARY 14TH
Hightstown Elks doing what we do best- Helping Others! Utilizing a portion of our Gratitude Grant from Elks National Foundation, Trustee Charles Stecher and Leading Knight Stephanie Spann present a check in the amount of $750 to NJ Rise - a center of social support in central New Jersey that helps families and individuals by providing services and facilitating community partnerships.
EDEN AUTISM CHARITY BALL JANUARY 27TH
PER Pat O' Brien, PER Donna Vogt, and Esteemed Leading Knight Stephanie Spann lend a hand at "Eden Dreams of Bossa Nova" Charity Ball. This year's event raised over $230,000 to help support Eden’s programs for children, adults, and families. While guests enjoyed dining and dancing, the highlight of the evening was the premiere of a video highlighting Eden’s speech and language department. Attendees learned how Eden Autism's speech and language therapists work with individuals and their families to expand individuals’ ability to communicate, and the opportunities this presents for children and adults with autism to gain independence.
WELCOME HOME KITS FOR VETERANS
via George Tencza on Facebook: One more former Homeless Veteran and his disabled son were Blessed with the NJ State Elks NVSC supplying them with an apartment full new furniture and one of our famous "Kits", whic supplied. From L-R, Cris Huling, Veteran Roy, Jeff Bernas, Ken MacLean all from Hightstown Lodge 1955, and Jack Fistori Marlton Lodge 2514. Also like to thank Stan Reynolds New Egypt Lodge 2457 and the A-Team for the muscle and know how constructing the furniture. God Bless Our Troops and Veterans!
Breakfast with Santa December 10th
Elks Memorial Service - December 3rd
Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner - November 25th
COuntry Line Dancing - October 20th & January 5th
DINNER AND STAND UP COMEDY NIGHT - October 14th
ELKS SOCCER SHOOT- October 14th
GETTING OUT IN THE COMMUNITY AT Hightstown FUN FRIDAY ON OCT. 13
Having fun rain or shine at Hightstown Fair on October 7th
Elks Fall Craft Fair and Yard Sale on Sept. 24th
"A Herd of Elks" Helps Sponsor The Eden Autism 5K & Fun Run/Walk
Southwest District SCC Ambassador Children's Picnic
Lodge members were out on September 23rd participating in the NJ Southwest District Special Children’s Committee Ambassador Child Picnic. Thank you to our hosts at Trenton Lodge #105 and the entire District SCC committee for a great special event! Pictured above from left to right: Jeff, Lori, Heidi, Bill, George, Teresa, Donna, and Cris.
Welcome New Members!
Hightstown Elks #1955 initiated 3 new members on Tuesday September 19th, pictured below with ER Ellen Weckenbrock. Special thank yous to our SW District Vice President Terri Haremza, SW District Deputy GER James "Buddy" Miller, & SW District Grand Esquire Hank Elmer for joining us at the meeting and ceremony. Welcome new members Miguel Rivera, Bill Schmicking, & Kevin Afflick - we can't wait to see you at the Lodge for upcoming events and activities!
Hightstown Lodge Gets a New Sign!
Members all,
I take great pleasure in announcing to you all that today we have completed the installation of our new Lodge sign.
This Is the culmination of a two year effort by many members who held dinners, ran events, donated their 'tips', or just put a few bucks in the "Sign Jar" on the bar. Special recognition must be made to Bill Coleman who donated hundreds of items to be sold in support of this project. Without these fundraising efforts and support, this project would never have been accomplished!
I truly believe this new, backlit message sign with the Elks logo will greatly enhance our 'curb appeal' and the recognition of who we are within our community. It will allow us to better disseminate our messages to this community regarding the events we hold to benefit those we strive to help. For these reasons I am so very proud to have had the opportunity to Chair this effort and see it through to its final successful conclusion.
Please 'drive by' some Friday night and check it out and maybe, stop in to say hi to old and new friends.
Fraternally,
Charlie
Charles Stecher, PER
New Sign Committee Chairperson
Hightstown Elks Lodge #1955
MAKING CARE KITS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
DONATIONS TO EAST WINDSOR SENIOR CENTER
Hightstown Elks Lodge #1955 PER Charles Stecher and Trustee Bill Coleman drop off a donation of 360 4-packs of LED bulbs to the East Windsor Senior Center to be distributed to members of the local senior community.
DONATION TO HHS PARENTS ASSOCIATION AFTER PROM COMMITTEE
Hightstown Elks Lodge #1955 presented a $500.00 donation to the Hightstown High School Parents Association for their 2023 After Prom Party.Pictured from the left are HHSPA VP Jenn Caylo, HHSPA VP Beth Nagle, HHSPA President Ed Hirshman, HHSPA Treasurer Deborah Dorfman, Lodge Treasurer Pat Stecher and Past Exalted Ruler Charlie Stecher.