On Sunday, September 11th, Kinderhook Elks initiated five new members into the order.

The ritual was performed by Exalted Ruler John Piddock PSVP, Leading Knight Chris Bellingham, Loyal Knight Buster Esposita PDD, Lecturing Knight Steve Everett, Esquire John Deane, Chaplain Jim Yager, Inner Guard Jean Engel, and Tiler Larry Knott.

Front L to R: new members Denise Sheldon, Todd Sheldon, Eric Meuchner, Exalted Ruler John Piddock PSVP, new members Kelly Baccaro and Andrew Aubin, Lodge Esquire John Deane.

Rear L to R: Jerry Shook PSP, Buster Esposita PDD, Board Chairman Ben Lasher, Leading Knight Chris Bellingham, Tiler Larry Knott, Trustee Thom McDermott, Inner Guard Jean Engel, Trustee John Sundwall, Lecturing Knight Steve Everett, Chaplain Jim Yager.