July 19th, 2017 - Columbia County Reach
On July 19th, as part of the regularly scheduled Wednesday Dinner, Kinderhook Elks Lodge hosted the staff of the Columbia County Reach for dinner. This organization provides community service support by teens, such as house and lawn upkeep for those unable to do so.
June 11th, 2017 - Flag Day
On Sunday, June 11th, the officers, members, and area families participated in our annual Flag Day Ceremony. Everyone received Flag Pins, and were treated to Jim Yager's reading of the Flag History, and PSP and Secretary Jerry Shook's response.
June 3rd, 2017 - Eagle Scout
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held on Saturday June 3rd for Mason Slovak of Valatie Troop 114. Quite amazing the work that he has done at the Woodlawn cemetery. A certificate and a check were presented by our Exalted Ruler, John Piddock.
June 2nd, 2017 - DARE Picnic
The Kinderhook Elks Lodge #2530 prepared the annual picnic for the Ichabod Crane 2017 D.A.R.E (DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION) graduating class, their family members and other community guests.
April 1st, 2017 - Installation of Officers
Installation of officers for the 2017-18 year took place on Saturday, April 1st. The event was packed with close to 100 members and guests attending.
March 26th, 2017 - Easter Bunny
The sun was shining when the Easter Bunny visited the Kinderhook Village bandstand this year. Soft toys were raffled while ice cream and candy were dispensed to children. Our Easter Bunny also posed for photos with the children.
April 1st, 2017 - Installation of Officers
Installation of officers for the 2017-18 year took place on Saturday, April 1st. The event was packed with close to 100 members and guests attending.
February 18th, 2017 - New Member Initiation
On Saturday afternoon two new members were initiated into the Kinderhook Elks. This was the first initiation of the year and was performed by past exalted rulers. We were very honored to have, as guests, our District Deputy, along with the ER, Chaplain, and one other member of the Rensselaer Lodge.
January 14th, 2017 - District Hoop Shoot
The 2017 district hoop shoot was held in Ichabod Crane High School gymnasium. Kinderhook Lodge had two winners that will pass on to the NY State regional hoop shoot. Riley Strobel won in the girls 8-9 age group and Nick Franco won in the boys 12-13 group. The tie-breaker for the boys 8-9 age group was a nail-biter that went to three rounds before a winner emerged.
February 14th, 2017 - Community Dinner
On Tuesday evening, the PERs association provided a roast beef dinner to more than 70 community residents at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Valatie. Community dinners is a program of St. Luke's that runs from January through March each year. Every Tuesday evening, a local orgnaization steps up to serve a meal.
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