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 - PER 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.
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.
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.
December 18th, 2016 - Special Needs Lunch with Santa
Kinderhook Elks arranged for Santa and one of his elves to visit the Lodge to have lunch with local, special-needs families. Small gifts were handed out and everyone had their photo taken with Santa.
December 17th, 2016 - Marion Stegmann
After a week of preparations, the Marion Stegmann deliveries were made on Saturday morning. This is the first year under new committee chairman, Ben McEwan. In spite of bad weather and treacherous road conditions, the event was a success, with food and gifts delivered to 275 families.
December 11th, 2016 - Hoop Shoot
The 2016 Hoop Shoot was held on Sunday, December 11th at the Chatham High School gymnasium. There were 24 boys and girls in attendance. Chairman for this event was SVP Chris Akers, Co-chairman PER Joel Dyslin and District Chairman, PSVP Rich Belcher.
November 6th, 2016 - Visitation / Initiation
On Sunday, November 6th, four new members were initiated as members of the Kinderhook Elks. The ritual was performed as part of our annual visitation and was attended by dignitaries and members of other Lodges in the North Hudson district.
October 1st, 2016 - Special Needs Party
The Lodge hosted a Special Needs party on Saturday, October 1st. The event was organized by Linda Baker with enormous support from many members of the Elks Lodge and the community.
September 8th, 2016 - Vets' Fishing Day
On a beautiful Thursday in September The Kinderhook Elks Veteran’s committee sponsored a day of fishing for hospitalized veterans from the Stratton V. A. Hospital. This is the 5th year that this event has been held.
August 13th, 2016 - Special Needs Luau
Kinderhook Elks hosted a Summer Luau for developmentally disabled adults in the pavilion at the side of the Lodge. It was a humid, 90-degree day but everyone had a great time.
July 25th, 2016 - New Member Initiation
At 7pm on Monday evening, five new members were initiated at the Kinderhook Elks Lodge.
June 12th, 2016 - Flag Day Ceremony
Kinderhook Elks Lodge presented their annual Flag Day ceremony to the public on June 12th. Elks have been performing this ceremony since 1911, years before the date on which the observance became a nation-wide practice by legal decree.
June 8th, 2016 - Vets' Fishing Day
The day was cool, overcast and a little breezy but it turned out to be a perfect day to go fishing. Once again, John DeLong's picturesque pond made the perfect location for a spot of fishing.
June 3rd, 2016 - DARE Graduation / Picnic
This year was the 25th anniversary of the D.A.R.E. program at Ichabod Crane. The program was started in 1991 by Bill Vick and the Kinderhook Elks Lodge.
May 16th, 2016 - Eagle Scout Award
At an Eagle Scout Award ceremony, ER Steve Race, presents Don Rothwein Jr., of Boy Scout Troop 113, with a certificate, a check, and a US flag previously flown over the capital.
April 2nd, 2016 - Installation of Officers
The Lodge room was packed to capacity with members, their family and their friends for this year's installation of officers. The ceremony began at 3:30pm and lasted about 45 minutes.
March 26th, 2016 - Easter Bunny
The sun shone on the Easter Bunny this year as she sat with children on the bandstand in village square. Kinderhook Elks gave out ice cream and candy.
February 16th, 2016 - Community Dinner
Every Tuesday evening during the winter months, St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Valatie hosts a community dinner. Each week, the meal is provided by a local organization. Last Tuesday was the turn of the Kinderhook Elks PERs Association.