The Beacon Society
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  • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Novels
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Return of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- His Last Bow
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
  • Joel Senter Essay Contest
    • Essay Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • Essay Contest -- Age Levels
      • Essay Contest -- 4th-6th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 7th-9th Grade Form
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    • Essay Contest -- Rules & Prizes
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    • Essay Contest -- Submit
    • More about R. Joel Senter
    • Past Senter Essay Contest Winners
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
  • Nancy Springer Creative Writing Contest
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • More about Nancy Springer
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
    • Past Nancy Springer Story Contest Winners
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Resources
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Age Levels
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Submit
  • Junior Sherlockian Society
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  • Home
  • First Time Visitor
  • About the Beacon Society (Newsletters, Bylaws, Meeting Minutes)
  • How to Support the Society
  • Contact Our Officers / Committees
  • Sherlock's Spotlight Gazette
  • The Jan Stauber Grant
    • Apply for a Grant
    • Jan Stauber Online Application Form
    • Past - Current Grant Awards
  • The Beacon Award
    • Apply for an Award
    • Current / Past Award Winners
  • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Novels
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Return of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- His Last Bow
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
  • Joel Senter Essay Contest
    • Essay Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • Essay Contest -- Age Levels
      • Essay Contest -- 4th-6th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 7th-9th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 10th-12th Grade Form
    • Essay Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Essay Contest -- Resources
    • Essay Contest -- Submit
    • More about R. Joel Senter
    • Past Senter Essay Contest Winners
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
  • Nancy Springer Creative Writing Contest
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • More about Nancy Springer
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
    • Past Nancy Springer Story Contest Winners
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Resources
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Age Levels
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Submit
  • Junior Sherlockian Society
    • JSS Explore
    • JSS Experience
    • JSS Extend
    • JSS ‘B’ Recognized
  • Fortescue Scholarship Exams
  • The Puzzles of Sherlock Holmes
  • Educational Resources (Teachers, Librarians, Theaters)
    • Elementary School
    • Middle (Junior) School
    • High School
    • College / University
    • Library Programs
    • Children Theatre
    • The Life & Times in Victorian London
  • Resources for All Sherlockians (Societies, Calendar)
    • Learn About Sherlockian Societies
    • Locating a Sherlockian Society Map
    • Sherlockian E-Times Archives

How to Support the Society

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The Beacon Society is a 501(c)(3) organization that relies on the contributions of generous individuals in order to fund educational grant programs, purchase of teaching materials for school-age children, awards for annual contests, and the Beacon Award.

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DONATE THROUGH PAYPAL

To donate through PayPal, Venmo, or personal credit card, click on the PayPal button to the right.

Once you enter the site, you can choose a one-time or monthly recurring donation.

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DONATE THROUGH ZELLE
To donate through Zelle, access Zelle through your own financial institution, once you have set up a Zelle account, or go to the Zelle App, if that is your normal way to send/receive money through Zelle.

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Once you enter the site, you can choose a one-time or monthly recurring donation.

Choose send funds, and use

[email protected] 
for the recipient of the funds you are sending.

Please fill out the comment / description field to ensure the Society understands the nature of your donation.
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DONATE by CHECK

​If you prefer to donate by check, please make it out to "The Beacon Society" and indicate if you want it to go to the Jan Stauber Grant. Send it to the Beacon Bursar:
 
Richard J. Kitts

13 Cameron Ct.
Monroe Township, NJ 08831.

[email protected]
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We are so grateful to everyone who supports our efforts to educate students.
Beacon Society Donors -- 2026
$1,000 TO $4,999
  • ​John and Sheryl Paul Family Fund
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$500 to $999​
  • Bellanger Books

200 to $499​
  • DeeDee Delacroix

$100 to $199
  • Francine & Richard Kitts
  • Carolyn Senter for the Joel Senter Prize​

​$1 TO $99
  • Nick Trapani
  • Steve Mason
  • Daniel Petty
  • Richard Krisciunas
  • Robert (Bob) Katz
  • J.J. Morin in honor of Brian Belanger
  • ​Royalties from "About Sixty" c/o Chris Redmond​

You can also make a gift to the memory or in honor of someone you know. When you donate, also email the Beacon Head Light (Chairman) at Head Light [email protected] and Richard Kitts at [email protected], your name and address along with the name and address of the person or group who is being honored so we can express our thanks for your gift.
We thank each individual and group for supporting our efforts !!
Click here to see Past Donors who have generously supported our efforts!  (2014-2025)

You can also purchase a lapel pin (image is at top of page), proclaiming your support of the Beacon society.  The pin depicts Sherlock Holmes glowing pipe silhouette with the society's website and Twitter/Tumblr address; diagonal with 1 inch sides, military clutch attachment
$10.00 (USD)
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  • Home
  • First Time Visitor
  • About the Beacon Society (Newsletters, Bylaws, Meeting Minutes)
  • How to Support the Society
  • Contact Our Officers / Committees
  • Sherlock's Spotlight Gazette
  • The Jan Stauber Grant
    • Apply for a Grant
    • Jan Stauber Online Application Form
    • Past - Current Grant Awards
  • The Beacon Award
    • Apply for an Award
    • Current / Past Award Winners
  • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Novels
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Return of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- His Last Bow
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
  • Joel Senter Essay Contest
    • Essay Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • Essay Contest -- Age Levels
      • Essay Contest -- 4th-6th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 7th-9th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 10th-12th Grade Form
    • Essay Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Essay Contest -- Resources
    • Essay Contest -- Submit
    • More about R. Joel Senter
    • Past Senter Essay Contest Winners
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
  • Nancy Springer Creative Writing Contest
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • More about Nancy Springer
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
    • Past Nancy Springer Story Contest Winners
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Resources
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Age Levels
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Submit
  • Junior Sherlockian Society
    • JSS Explore
    • JSS Experience
    • JSS Extend
    • JSS ‘B’ Recognized
  • Fortescue Scholarship Exams
  • The Puzzles of Sherlock Holmes
  • Educational Resources (Teachers, Librarians, Theaters)
    • Elementary School
    • Middle (Junior) School
    • High School
    • College / University
    • Library Programs
    • Children Theatre
    • The Life & Times in Victorian London
  • Resources for All Sherlockians (Societies, Calendar)
    • Learn About Sherlockian Societies
    • Locating a Sherlockian Society Map
    • Sherlockian E-Times Archives