2013 2014 Annual Report by Golden Belt Community Foundation

2013 / 2014

ANNUAL REPORT 2013 / 2014

COMPASSION

620.792.3000

INITIATIVE

PURPOSE

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SHARING THE MISSION BOARD PRESIDENT MESSAGE.

WHAT SHOULD OUR COMMUNITY DO IF WE KNEW IT COULD NOT FAIL?

elcome to the 2014 Annual Report of the Golden Belt Community Foundation. Inside this report, you will find stories about people you may know, stories about the community you live in, and the positive difference the Golden Belt Community Foundation is able to make, thanks to the foresight and generosity of many people… people whose dedication to their community will live long past themselves, and continue to fuel perpetuating effort to encourage, maintain, and build a community we can proudly present to the next generation. As I write this, the assets of GBCF have crossed the 18 million dollar threshold, representing a period of significant growth. This growth comes coupled with a responsibility to continuously search for opportunities to become, through focused leadership, an effective partnership of support and need, allowing for lasting impact on the communities served by the Foundation.

This search has reminded me that the legacy of a community is built equally by ideas put into action…and unfortunately, by ideas never acted upon. I want to encourage you to share your ideas on the kind of community we should hand forward. Take part along with us in helping shape the impact the GBCF has on this community. Help us answer the question… “What Should Our Community Do If We Knew It Could Not Fail?” Now, enjoy the highlights of the past year. We hope to hear from you soon! Thanks for being a part of this community, Mark Bitter, President Golden Belt Community Board of Directors

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Foundation

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

STAFF AND BOARD

GRANTS

SPOTLIGHT ON 2013 GRANT

SPOTLIGHT ON 2014 GRANT

2013/2014 GRANT RECIPIENTS

SCHOLARSHIPS

WAYS TO GIVE

FUNDS FOR THE FUTURE

#GIVINGTUESDAY

PRAIRIE GODMOTHERS

FINANCIAL PLANNING

BE WELL BARTON COUNTY

LEADERSHIP GOLDEN BELT

2013 / 2014 DONORS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

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COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. WHEN YOU DISCOVER YOUR MISSION, YOU WILL FEEL ITS DEMAND.

OUR MISSION To plan, work, and invest today for a more secure, improved, and better tomorrow. WHO WE ARE Established in 1996, Golden Belt Community Foundation exists to provide non-profit organizations in central Kansas with a permanent source of support and to serve as a vehicle for charitable giving for donors. GBCF serves the counties of Barton, Pawnee, Rush and Stafford. We believe the strength of our communities is the same today as it was in the early years. That strength is exemplified in neighbors giving to neighbors to enhance the quality of life of the communities in which we live. GBCF provides the opportunity to build on that strength.

OUR FOUNDING DONORS

are forever grateful to the 37 founding donors who invested in Golden Belt Community Foundation in its formative years. Although the concept of a community foundation was new, these donors believed in the mission and vision for the Golden Belt area. Adams Brown Beran & Ball American State Bank & Trust Company, N.A. Dr. Mike and Sally Allison Jim and Kathi Armatys Rick and Lois Ball Lee Borck Kathy Borck Don and Catherine Brening Mark and Melanie Calcara City of Great Bend Community Bank of the Midwest CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. Bob and Carol Dema George and Helen Drake Ellinwood Packing Plant, Inc. Farmers Bank & Trust, N.A. First State Bank of Larned John and Nancy Francis Merlin and Nelva Grimes

Les and Carol Hopkins Wayne and Karen Keller Becker Don and Karla Kirkman Landmark National Bank Dr. Greg Langen and Chad and Jeremiah Langen Jerry and Linda Marmie M.E. and Margie Marmie Dr. Roger and Laina Marshall Keith and Marian Mull Andrew and Megan Muphy Roger and Mary Lou Murphy Max Nichols Eddie Nichols Larry and Kathy Schugart Dr. Perry and Krista Smith Surgical & Diagnostic Center of Great Bend In Memory of Hody and Ann Thies Mike Walts and Mary Walts Dikeman Dr. Robert and Lynn Wilson

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STAFF AND BOARD WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE MISSION. CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Christy L. Tustin

PROGRAM OFFICER Sue Cooper

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013 - 2014

M M J R S A D ark Bitter - Great Bend

elanie Calcara - Great Bend oan Dreher - LaCrosse andy Goering - Great Bend arah Johnson - Larned mber Littler – McCracken evin McMillen – Great Bend

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Valerie Johnson

S T A D G T K P teve Miller – Burdett

ammy Rosenberg – St. John mber Rugan – Ellinwood r. Ron Sandstrom – LaCrosse ary Seibert – Macksville om Smith – Larned athy Straub – Great Bend aul Snapp – Great Bend

GRANTS INSPIRING SUCCESS AND FORWARD THINKING. INVESTED DOLLARS ARE GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.

DOLLARS TODAY FOR TOMORROW’S GROWTH AWARDED GRANTS 2013 and 2014 proved to be exciting years for GBCF grant recipients. Application numbers grew as did dollars awarded and the projects and plans for the dollars were plentiful. The bar graph represents a total of 186 grants in 2013 and 217 in 2014 respectively. The average grant in 2014 was $2,395.07. This was up from $2,200.18 in 2013. HOW TO APPLY Interested non-profit agencies may apply for competitive grants up to three times per year by completing an online application on www.goldenbeltcf.org under Grants. The Grants Committee and the Board of Directors of the Golden Belt Community Foundation oversee and approve all awarding of grants for charitable purposes to non-profit organizations having a 501(c)(3) designation by the IRS or to eligible agencies such as governments and educational institutions.

There are three grant cycles in the calendar year: - March 1st - July 1st - November 1st SPECIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Golden Belt Community Foundation supports organizations and programs that address a wide range of community needs, including, but not limited to, health and human services, arts and culture, services for the indigent, education, youth, and the environment.

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SPOTLIGHT ON 2013 GRANT RECIPIENT BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM. MARY ANN KLEIN ENDOWMENT FUNDS PURCHASE SIMPAD.

In 2013, the Barton Community College Nursing Program BCC NURSING was able to purchase a brand new piece of technology – the PROGRAM SimPad. The Barton Community College Foundation, Golden

Belt Community Foundation and the St. Rose Foundation worked together in 2007 to raise money for the Mary Ann Klein Endowment, which is used to support nursing programs, training and purchase equipment. The three foundations decided to purchase a SimPad with $3,600 of the interest they had received from the endowment. The SimPad hooks up to the programmable “patients” – mannequins the college uses for training exercises in their nursing laboratories.

GB CF A GREAT EXAMPLE OF PARTNERSHIP “The SimPad allows our students to perform assessments on the mannequins, with a much larger variety of simulations,” Director of the Barton’s Nursing Program Dr. Kathy Kottas said. “They can hear various lung, heart and abdominal sounds and the dummies can actually cough etc.” Golden Belt Foundation Executive Director Christy Tustin said the teamwork between the foundations was excellent. “It was just a great example of a partnership,” she said.

Barton Foundation Director Darnell Holopirek, Barton Director of Nursing and Healthcare Education Kathy Kottas, Executive Director of Business Development Strategy & Foundation for St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center Mark Mingenback, and Golden Belt Foundation Executive Director Christy Tustin

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SPOTLIGHT ON 2014 GRANT RECIPIENT LARNED SAVES THE TRAIN.

EXCITEMENT FUELS A COMMUNITY WHO COMES TOGETHER FOR A COMMON CAUSE.

WHERE’S THE TRAIN? Spanning more than 70 years, residents of Larned, young and old alike, have enjoyed riding and watching The Schnack Express as goes around and around. Many of us have childhood memories of this train and the smiles it brought. It was for this reason that in early 2014, when the train wasn’t found making its normal route around the tracks, area citizens began raising questions, “Where’s the train?” Volunteer members of the Kiwanas Club have operated the train for over 30 years. During their annual train maintenance, it was found that the train parts that needed replaced were no longer available for the Miniature Train Company G-12. This remnant of the past had literally become stalled in its tracks until a solution could be found. The problem was not just the unavailable parts, but also the lack of dollars needed to make any kind of repairs.

Grants made possible by the following funds: Glenn & Elaine Mull Family Fund: $1,000 Joseph & Jean Simmons Donor Advised Fund: $614 Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Health Endowment Fund: $1,386

GB CF COMMUNITY MEMBERS UNITE Members of Larned Pride were made aware of the situation and decided to take action and collaborate with the City of Larned and Kiwanas Club. Excitement built as members made a plan to convert the old engine to a hydraulic system, increasing reliability and function and adding safety with the more modern braking system. By applying for a competitive grant through Golden Belt Community Foundation they were able to secure $3,000 towards their goal of $10,000.

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2013 / 2014 GRANT RECIPIENTS INVESTING TODAY FOR A MORE SECURE TOMORROW. PHILANTHROPY WITH SCALE AND SUSTAINABILITY.

Almost Home Inc.

Fort Larned Foundation for Education

Pratt Community College

American Legion Post 180

Fort Larned Historical Society

Prince of Peace Catholic Church

Barnard Library

Girls Scouts of Kansas Heartland, Inc.

Quivira Council Boy Scouts of America

Barton Community College Foundation

Golden Belt Community Concert Association

RSVP of Barton County

Barton County Barton County Arts Council, Inc. Barton County Emergency Aid Association Barton County Extension Service Barton County Fair Association Barton County Health Department Barton County Historical Society Bethany College Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barton and Pawnee

Grace Community Church Gray Photo Studio, Inc. Great Bend Community Theatre Great Bend Evening Lions Club Great Bend Foundation Great Bend Garden Club Great Bend Public Library Great Bend Regional Hospital

Catholic Social Service

Great Bend Zoological Society

Central Kansas CASA, Inc.

Helping Hands Early Childhood Special Education

Central Kansas Christian Academy Central Kansas Dream Center Inc. Central Ks Medical Center Foundation Inc Chapter DU of P.E.O. Sisterhood Lischesky Scholarship

Hutchinson Community College Holy Family School Housing Opportunities, Inc. Jordaan Memorial Library

City of Albert

Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation

City of Burdett

Kansas 4-H Foundation Inc.

City of Great Bend

Kansas Humanities Council

City of Hoisington

Kansas Oil and Gas Museum Foundation

City of Hudson

Kansas State University Foundation

City of Larned

Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School

Clara Barton Foundation

KU Alumni Association

Community Food Bank of Barton Co.

Larned EMS

Community Scholarship Inc. - Claflin

Larned State Hospital

D.A.R.E. Great Bend Police Department

Lasting Life Ministries

Daniel R. Trickey Life Giving Center

Lovely Branches Ministries, Inc.

Dominican Sisters of Peace

Makinna Ann Hope Foundation

Ellinwood EMS

Meals on Wheels of Barton County

Ellinwood Public Schools & Community Library

Miss Barton County/Golden Belt

Ellinwood Recreation Commission ElderCare, Inc. Family Crisis Center First Assembly of God Church First Christian Church, D.O.C. First Presbyterian Church First United Methodist Church of Hoisington Fort Hays State University

Golden Belt Humane Society

New Jerusalem Church

Rush County Nursing Home Society, Inc. St. John Child Development Center St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church St. Rose Foundation Salvation Army Seventh Day Adventist Church School Smoky Hills Public Television South Central Kansas Library Foundation Stafford County Economic Development Stafford County Historical and Genealogical Society Stafford District Hospital Stafford Educational Foundation Stafford Health Care Foundation Stafford PRIDE Organization, Inc. Sterling College Sunflower Diversified Services Foundation Topeka Bible Church Trinity Lutheran Church United Way of Central Kansas University of Kansas University of Saint Mary USD 112 Central Plains USD 349 Stafford Community Schools USD 350 St. John Community Schools USD 351 Macksville High School USD 395 La Crosse USD 403 Otis Bison USD 428 Education Foundation USD 431 - Hoisington USD 495 Larned

Optimist Club of Great Bend

USD 496 Pawnee Heights Junior High School

Ottawa University

Valparaiso University

Pawnee County

Victory Latin American Outreach

Pawnee County Extension

Walnut Valley Senior Citizens, Inc.

Pawnee County Veterans Memorial, Inc.

Washburn University

Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Foundation

Welcome Inn Leisure Center, Inc.

Pawnee Valley Scouts, Inc.

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Wichita State University

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS “EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD.” Nelson Mendela SCHOLARSHIP GROWTH 2014 saw a growth in scholarship applications and dollars awarded over 2013. Over 65 students apply each year and this number is expected to grow in the coming years. Students can apply for scholarships annually online at www.goldenbeltcf.org under Scholarships.

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SIMPLE. POWERFUL. PERSONAL. FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH CHARITABLE GIVING. OPTIONS FOR EVERY INTEREST IN PHILANTHROPY. “Golden Belt Community Foundation offers a highly personal approach to giving. Each donor has a unique giving experience, tailored to suit his or her situation and goals.” Christy Tustin, Executive Director

A personal touch to your personal gifts...

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS

A personal approach to giving. Establishing a Donor Advised Fund allows you to make a gift to your community foundation, then remain actively involved in suggesting uses for your gift. You can work with the community foundation’s professional program staff to suggest ongoing uses for the fund-targeting the issues you care about most. Grant awards are issued to charities in the name of the fund (or anonymously if you prefer). It’s a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving.

Meeting ever-changing community needs. When you establish an Unrestricted Fund, your gift can address a broad range of local needs- including future needs that often cannot be anticipated at the time your gift is made. We evaluate all aspects of community well-being: arts and culture, economic development, education, environment, health and human services, neighborhood revitalization, and more. The flexibility of your unrestricted gift enables your community foundation’s program experts to respond to the community’s most pressing needs, today and tomorrow.

Connecting personal values to high-impact opportunities. By establishing a Field of Interest Fund, you can target your gift to address needs in an important area of community life. Arts. AIDS. Aging. At-risk youth. You identify your personal interest area when making your gift; our board awards grants to community organizations and programs that are making a difference in the area you select.Your gift stays flexible enough to meet community needs in your interest area-even as they change over time.

SCHOLARSHIPS

DESIGNATED FUNDS

ENDOWING YOUR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

Investing in deserving students. In creating a Scholarship, you invest in your community’s future and show students you care. Your community foundation provides the expertise to help you meet your personal goals and awards Scholarships to deserving students. Your gift can help students-from preschool to postgraduate-achieve their lifetime dreams.

Helping local organizations sustain and grow. Establishing a Designated Fund allows you to support the good work of a specific nonprofit organization-a senior center, museum, or virtually any nonprofit charitable organization. Because it’s given through your community foundation, your gift provides the organization you select not only funding, but planned giving and investment management services and the power of endowment.

Nonprofit organizations can also establish a Designated Fund or agency endowment at the community foundation. It’s a simple and efficient way to build an endowmentand help create sustainability-for your nonprofit organization. The community foundation’s experienced staff can also help your organization develop planned giving programs and assist with investment management and administrative details.

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FUNDS FOR THE FUTURE DONORS ESTABLISH CHARITABLE FUNDS.

MAKE A GIFT THAT PROVIDES TAX BENEFITS AND LASTING SUSTAINABILITY.

esignated Funds

Almost Home, Inc. Barton Community College Athletics Funds Barbara Bushnell Memorial Fund Dr. Jimmie Downing Memorial Fund John A. & Doris F. Graham Memorial Fund for Great Bend Great Bend Youth Leadership Fund Albert Gumbir Charitable Fund Thelma Faye Harms Funds for BCC Dixie Heinrich Servant Leadership Award John and Mabel Hiss Endowed Fund for First Presbyterian Church Kansas Health Foundation Youth Endowment Fund Mary and Dr. Bill King Fund for U.S.D. 428 Education Foundation Ed and Margaret Kirk Endowment Fund Sister Mary Ann Klein Nursing Fund Leadership Golden Belt Funds Gertrude Lischesky Alumni Fund Bill J. McKown Memorial Endowment Fund Nutrition and Physical Activity Endowment Fund Sister Aquinata Penka Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund Sherry Viles Memorial Fund for Helping Hands Preschool Wetlands & Wildlife National Scenic Byway Fund

esignated Scholarship Funds

Frank W. Brinkman Memorial Scholarship Orlan Bonecutter Trust for ¬U.S.D. 428 Education Foundation Robert “Bobby” Foster Memorial Scholarship for Ft. Larned Foundation for Education Doyle Foster Memorial Scholarship for Ft. Larned Foundation for Education Ethel D. Holmes Scholarship Fund for Quivira Heights High School and Great Bend High School Langford Engineering Scholarship Fund for Ft. Larned Foundation for Education Charles Lischesky Scholarship Fund Great Bend Rotary Club Victor Memorial Scholarship Fund for Ft. Larned Foundation for Education

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Vida M., Dorothy C., and Vivian M. Archer Scholarship Ryan Joseph Bealer Memorial Scholarship Ray A. Cheely Memorial Scholarship Cinco de Mayo Barton County Scholarship Chester Crane Memorial Scholarship Ryan Hugh Dunlap Memorial Scholarship Ralph and Elinor Haneke Memorial Scholarship Kansas State University Scholarship Fund Allan V. Miller Family Scholarship Mingenback Family Scholarship Kevin Popp Memorial Scholarship Cap Proffitt Memorial Scholarship Fund Bob & Rosalee Roth University of Kansas Pawnee County Scholarship Robert William Shewbart Park School Scholarship Paul J. Urban Memorial Scholarship

Parks & Recreation Prairie Godmother Funds University of Kansas Honors Program Andrew and Elsie Wondra Memorial Fund for People in Need

rganizational Funds

Barton County 4-H Council Barton County Arts Council Barton Community College Foundation Barton County Fair Association Barton County Historical Society Catholic Social Service Central Kansas CASA Central States Scout Museum City of Larned EMS City of Larned Youth Programs Clara Barton Foundation Dominican Sisters ElderCare, Inc. Evangelical Christian Scholarship Fund First Christian Church, D.O.C., Great Bend Ft. Larned Historical Society Santa ounty Field of Interest Fe Trail Center Ft. Larned Foundation for Funds Education Endowment Fund Barton County Golden Belt Community Concert Pawnee County Association Rush County Golden Belt Humane Society Stafford County Great Bend Community Theatre Great Bend Zoological Society nrestricted Funds Heart of Kansas Family Healthcare Heartland Cancer Center Patient Golden Belt Community Enrichment Improvement Fund Holy Family School Amos E. Bayer Memorial Fund Housing Opportunities, Inc. Teddi Maneth Memorial Fund Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation ield of Interest Funds Kansas Oil and Gas Museum Larned Community Center Arts & Culture Larned State Hospital Children’s Fund Lasting Life Ministries Education Locust Grove Village Great Bend Beautification Meals on Wheels of Barton County Merlin and Nelva Grimes Fund for Community Education & Pawnee County Humane Society Development P.E.O. HR Charitable Fund Health & Human Services Prince of Peace Parish Heartland Cancer Patient Care and Stafford County 4-H Support St. John the Evangelist Catholic Endowment Fund Church Hudson Community Improvement St. John Hospital Endowment Fund Foundation Elaine and Glenn Mull Family Fund St. Rose Health Center Stafford Community Improvement St. Rose Health Center Fund Endowment for Golden Belt Home Kansas Health Foundation Fund Health and Hospice (Public Health) Sunflower Diversified Services

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Foundation Sunflower Diversified Services Inc. Incredible Years Preschool Trinity Lutheran Church U.S.D. 403 Otis-Bison Education U.S.D. 428 Education Foundation United Way of Central Kansas

onor Advised Funds

Jim and Kathi Armatys Barton County Quality of Life Endowment Chris and Vicki Batchman Don and Catherine Brening Gary and Anna Burke Mark and Melanie Calcara Community Heroes Jeanine Dikeman Memorial Fund First Kansas Bank Charitable Fund John and Nancy Francis Jim and Tammy Froetschner Gary H. Gore Memorial Fund Great Bend Optimist Club Merlin and Nelva Grimes Jim and Suzan Haynes David R. Holste, CPA Kirkman Family Endowment Jerry and Linda Marmie Jason and Jayme Mayers Don Miller Memorial Fund Roger and Mary Lou Murphy Max Nichols Dr. Bill and Robin Niederee Robbins Family Ron and Cathy Sandstrom Patricia A. Schmidt Larry and Kathy Schugart Joseph and Jean Simmons Dr. Perry and Krista Smith Tom and Ann Smith Jerry and Theda Jo Wendel

“The Foundation can be helpful for those who wish to include a charitable gift in their estate. If you are intersted in how to utilize the Foundation in your estate plan, please give us a call. “ Christy Tustin, Executive Director

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#GIVINGTUESDAY GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE.

FORWARD THINKING AND SUSTAINABILITY.

When the community foundation field turned 100 years old in 2014 Gold Belt Community Foundation decided to celebrate this milestone with a day of giving. Give Where You Live was created to recognize the importance of building endowment funds for our local charitable organizations and to encourage new gifts to these funds for their long-term support. With the spirit of Give Where You Live and the global phenomenon known as #GivingTuesday, GBCF invited the surrounding counties to celebrate on December 2, 2014.

nonprofit organizations and 10 communities, plus $30,000 that was donated anonymously as a matching pool. Groups turned in their gifts on Dec. 2, the national day designated as Giving Tuesday, and received a share of the match in proportion to the amount raised. Additional donations also provided $4,450 in prize grants, and the Foundation received $6,000 in gifts to other funds at the Golden Belt Community Foundation.

The outpouring of support for the Giving Tuesday campaign was in a word – overwhelming! The result was $127,245 raised for area endowments. That amount included donations submitted for endowed funds of 41

WHAT IS #GIVINGTUESDAY? #GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world came together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. It’s a simple idea. Just find a way for your family, your community, your company or your organization to come together to give something more. Then tell everyone you can about how you are giving. Join us and be a part of a global celebration of a new tradition of generosity. www.givingtuesday.org.

POWER OF THE #UNSELFIE

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selfie is a movement that takes this a step further. An ‘unselfie’ is a way to share the importance of charity and support for the life-changing work that charities do. Here’s how you can share an ‘unselfie’: Take a piece of paper and write the name of a charity you support with your time or money. Take your picture holding up the piece of paper in front of you. Upload the photo to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and other social media channels and remember to include the hashtags #GivingTuesday and #unselfie The aim of this movement is to inspire others to take part, to give time or money to charity and to work together for a better world.

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PRAIRIE GODMOTHERS’ DEBUT DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE. WOMEN HELPING WOMEN.

Once upon a time... In 2013, The Prairie Godmother Fund was established to provide grants for the improvement of health and well-being of Barton County women by addressing critical needs not met by other community resources. The concept is simple: women helping women.

Grant applications will be accepted from our partner agencies, who will help identify the shortterm, critical needs that the Prairie Godmother Funds are intended to address. The Advisory Board, and later a Grants Committee, will review completed applications. Grants are made in a Generous donations to the Prairie Godmother matter of days and paid directly to the vendors of Funds have helped establish a permanent the requested service or need. endowment, grant making fund, and small The first grant was awarded in August, 2014 to administrative fund. The endowed fund will allow a single mother of four who had been in and out donations to be held in perpetuity for the long- of the hospital, lost her job and was living with no term needs of Barton County women, while the electricity.A $400 grant from Prairie Godmothers grant making fund will address immediate needs. helped get this family’s electricity turned back on. This is just one of many stories! Eighteen women were helped during 2014.

rairie Godmothers participated in #GivingTuesday 2014 through GBCF and the dollars poured in! The women hosted a Match & Mingle “Make it a Double” Cocktail Party to promote Giving Tuesday and encourage donors. This proved successful when the final numbers were reported. With 98 individual gifts made, we earned top honors with Most Funds Raised at $17,970.90. Total dollars raised once additional grants and matching dollars by GBCF were received were $26,682! This amazing feat could not have been met without the generous hearts of the Godmothers who have donated to this fund! SAVE THE DATE! 12/01/2015 #GIVINGTUESDAY

PRAIRIE GODMOTHER ADVISORY BOARD AND PARTNER AGENCIES The Prairie Godmother Funds are advised by a dedicated group of women: Melanie Calcara Sheryl Cheely Linda Marmie Rachel Mawhirter Linda McCowan Marcia Westhoff

Partner Agencies work directly with women who are in need of the Prairie Godmother Funds. Barton County Emergency Aid Assoc. Barton County Health Department Catholic Social Service Family Crisis Center Heart of Kansas Family Healthcare Lasting Life Ministries The Center for Health & Wellness

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KEEP 5 IN KANSAS A LITTLE PLANNING. A BIG IMPACT. A GIFT FOR THE FUTURE TO CREATE A LASTING LEGACY.

Think about what matters to you. Perhaps it’s the schools your children attend, or the hospital where you get your care. It could be the park where your grandchildren love to play, or a local charity that’s a big part of your life. What would you do to make sure the things that matter to you today have a secure future, long after you’re gone? How can you help ensure that future generations will benefit from the wonderful resources in your community? We have an opportunity in Kansas to turn our hopes for the future into reality! Our state is currently experiencing an unprecedented transfer of wealth. Studies show that by 2020, $79 billion will change hands from one generation to the next in Kansas. If we capture a portion of this wealth — even just 5% — by setting up endowments through community foundations, we could provide a permanent source of funding for local organizations and causes that will greatly improve the lives of Kansans.

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We all want to see our state continue to grow and succeed. With a little planning, we can make a difference for our communities, our families, our friends and our neighbors, forever.

ESTATE PLANNING COMPREHENSIVE AND UNIQUE.

INCLUDING FARM AND BUSINESS TRANSITION PLANNING.

Stewardship Counseling, LLC provides a unique concept of offering clients estate planning services through non-for-profit organizations. The service provides comprehensive guidance in establishing your estate plan that minimizes income, gift, estate, and inheritance taxes and facilitates smooth business, farm and asset transition. By maximizing the value of the estate transferred to successive generations, you will be able to better fulfill any philanthropic desires. Using stateof-the-art computerized models for estate planning, plans are customized to fit your needs. The planning process is free of charge to you, the client. No products, such as life insurance or securities, are sold through Stewardship Counseling, LLC., nor does the company share in the commission on the sale of these products. STEWARDSHIP COUNSELING, LLC. John Griffin

What are the benefits of Stewardship Counseling? A comprehensive personalized plan will carry out your wishes, provide successor management of your estate in the event of your incapacity and distribute assets at your death to family and, if you choose, charity, all while keeping your estate settlement costs to a minimum and reducing or eliminating taxes. Who is eligible for this service?

John Griffin Stewardship Counseling, LLC.

Stewardship Counseling’s services are for anyone who desires a trouble-free, inexpensive transfer of assets from one generation to the next. Contact GBCF to schedule your appointment at 620-792-3000.

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BE WELL BARTON COUNTY INSPIRE AND ADVANCE. PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING.

WHAT IS BE WELL BARTON COUNTY? Be Well Barton County, an advisory group dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles countywide, is one of 12 grantees in the state to receive funding through the Kansas Health Foundation’s Healthy Communities Initiative worth up to $100,000 over the next three years. Be Well will use the funds to support complete streets and safe routes to school, nationally recognized programs that encourage local governments to consider pedestrian traffic when planning street and sidewalk improvements. The focus is to inspire policy that allows people of all abilities to transport themselves safely by walking or bicycling.

The mission is simple: Inspire and advance, policy, environmental and lifestyle changes that promote healthy living for all residents of Barton County. MAKING A PRESENCE 2013 and 2014 proved both successful and challenging for Be Well Barton County and the goals and aspirations of the initiative. The community has started noticing with four bike racks being installed in Jack Kilby Square, bicycle awareness signs going up for the city’s first bike route and other bike signs on routes throughout the county. Progressive movement is happening and we are excited about the future!

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For more information, contact Sue Cooper, Program Officer 620-792-3000 sue@goldenbeltcf.org

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Educate yourself: Find out what a complete street would look like and about Sharrows.

Spread the word.

Utilize Barton Countycommunity trails.

Ask community policy makers to encourage ordinances that promote walkability and bikeability.

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LEADERSHIP GOLDEN BELT ANYONE CAN LEAD. ANYWHERE. ANYTIME. RUSH. BARTON. STAFFORD. PAWNEE.

YOU.

LEAD.

NOW.

eadership Golden Belt is one of the 48 community leadership programs across the state of Kansas collaborating with the Kansas Leadership Center. It explores the leadership skills and capacities of Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford counties and presents the opportunity to work with area leaders to move our committees forward for the common good. A different type of leadership is necessary if we want to make progress on our communities’ biggest challenges. Leadership Golden Belt (LGB) was introduced to 27 more community members over 2013 and 2014. Attendees participated in eight oneday sessions with focuses on Learning, Thinking and Learning Styles, Servant Leadership and expanding their leadership capacities within their

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respective counties. The program ended in Wichita for the Kansas Leadership Center Summit where Leadership groups from across Kansas gather for a unique learning opportunity and networking. Leadership Golden Belt 2015 will look a bit different with a variety of dates available for individuals and groups to attend Kansas Leadership Center’s You. Lead. Now. and Teaching Leadership. Grants are available through Leadership Golden Belt for the cost of registration and a per diem on lodging. This makes for an award total of $400. Dates are also being set for Leaders’ Luncheons for alumni to come together and encourage, cultivate and continue growing in their leadership skills.

WHAT IS KLC?

More information can be found online at www.goldenbeltcf.org under Community Initiatives. Questions may also be directed to Sue Cooper, Program Officer at Golden Belt Community Foundation.

2013 & 2014 LEADERSHIP GOLDEN BELT ALUMNI

Left to Right: Jenna Miller, Geneva Applebee, Kevyn Soupiset, Kimberly Becker, Laura Smith, Sue Cooper, Anna Bassford, Linn Hogg, Sydney Blanton, Scott Goodheart, Candice Moeder, Renee Dykes

The Kansas Leadership Center equips people with the ability to make lasting change for the common good. KLC is different in the field of leadership development with its focus on leadership as an activity, not a role or position. Open to anyone seeking to move the needle of tough challenges within their community (however it’s defined), KLC envisions more Kansans sharing responsibility for acting together in pursuit of the common good.

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Top to bottom: Lauren Long, Megan Barfield, Ryan Webster, Bridget Castro, Laura Davis, Eric Schoendaler, Chris Krueger, Kristi Lovett, Nikki Rainey, Julie Munden, Laura Smith, Brandon Farthing, Luke George

2013 - 2014 DONORS DONORS ARE THE CORNERSTONE OF THE FOUNDATION. LARGE OR SMALL, WE GIVE THANKS TO EACH AND EVERY DONOR.

INDIVIDUAL DONORS Gerald & Glenna Achatz Kelby & Nicole Adams Larry & Reba Adams William & Sue Ahrens Gary & Mary Albright Jennifer Aldrich Eric & Barbara Allen Vernon & Lillian Allen Anne Amerine Gary & Alice Amerine Martin & Patricia Amerine Marvin & Deanne Amerine Richard & Marline Amerine Gloria Anders Peter Anderson Ben & Elaine Appel Vivian Archer Estate Jim & Kathi Armatys Todd & Barbara Armatys Dale & Debby Armbruster Ann Asher Alan Aumiller Dolly Aumiller Matthew & Jean Aycock William & Ruth Baalmann S.E. Bachman Carolyn Bailey Kimberly Baird Nancy Baird Dolores Baker L. Arthur & Kristen Baker Galen & Margaret Baldwin Mark Ball Richard & Lois Ball Justin & Megan Barfield Charles Barker Kim & Susie Barnes Donley & Mary Barrow Terri Barton Chris & Vicki Batchman Corinne Batchman Marcella Bateman Robert & Neoma Bates Greg & Susan Bauer Robert & Andrea Bauer Eileen Bayer Gregory Bayer Ruth Bealer Paul & Norma Bean Herbert & Donna Beauchamp Allan & Anne Beck Dirk Becker Justin & Jenni Beckwith Kim & Cheryl Beckwith Donald Bedore Shawn & Desa Behr Robert & Ruth Behrens Gerald Belden Eleanor Bell Floyd Bell Marilyn Bell Jo Ann Benenati John & Beverly Bennett Richard & Kim Bennett James Benton & Debbie Kirby Brent Beran Kenneth & Barbara Beran Randall Beran Verlin & Janie Berg Victoria Berryman Lucille Besperat

Linda Best Lorie Betts Richard & Carol Bieber Darrel & Mary Bieker Michael Bingham & Patricia Loving Tim & Donetta Birzer Mark & Chris Bitter John Black Violet Black John & Nancy Blackwell Mark & Patti Blackwell John & Connie Blanton Dee Bleeker Steve & Kelly Bloom Richard Boeckman Lloyd & Gerry Boger Dan & Jan Bonine Dan & Linda Boone Lawrence & Doreen Boor Robert & Kathy Booth Rosalyn Borchers Kathleen Borck Lee & Jackie Borck James Bornholdt Darlene Bortz Donald & Patricia Bott John & Nancy Bowden Barry & Monica Bowers Gary & Carla Bowman Herb & Kathy Bowman Howard & Carole Bowman Joseph Bowman Robert & Kelly Bowman Ronald & Beverly Bownes Sandra Boyce Judy Boyle Jolene Boys C. Bradley & Phyllis Brack Alan & Kara Brauer Kenneth & Gail Braun Dewey & Mary Breese Matthew Bretz Jon & Arnell Briel Vivian Bright Erika Brining Debra Brockel Sally Brown Dale & Shirley Brownlee Duane & Jeri Brozek Linda Brungardt Linus Brungardt Donald & Barbara Bruning Tracy & Yvonne Brunner Ty & Courtney Brunswig Loyd & Janette Bryant Bill & Joni Bunker Leonard & Linda Bunselmeyer Lee & Sheila Burgess Gary & Anna Burke Donald & Deanne Burnett Logan & Traci Burns Ed & Becky Burr Scott Burt Roger & Leesa Butler Chuck & Marilyn Button Robert & RoAnn Button Steve Byers Don Caffee Mark & Melanie Calcara Rhonna Calcara Richard & Martha Calcara

Taylor Calcara Dennis & Dianne Call Linda Calvillo P. S. Carder Timothy Cardiff & Carol Stone Eugene Carothers Larry & Marlene Carr Jr. & Danielle Carroll Edward & Sara Cavanagh Jean Cavanaugh Kathleen Chacon Martin & Kathleen Chacon Don & Vivian Chalfant Doug & Pam Chambers Mark Reif, Charle Reif, Lucille Reif Sheryl Cheely Scott & Linda Chisholm Rick & Tracie Chochon Stan Christiansen Chad & Shelly Churchill Kevin & Gina Clair Rhea Clark Clint & Darla Clarke J. Don & Dixie Clarke Bill Clausing Carol Clawson Kirk & Barbara Clawson Gregg & Rebecca Claycamp Chad & April Cleveland Bob Cline Steve Cogdill Andrea Cole Kendra Coleman Harlan Colglazier Ruth Colglazier Kathleen Collicott Mark & Helen Combs Terry & Cheryl Conard Robert Debra Conde Kent Converse Nancy Converse Wayne & Brooke Cook Bruce & Veronica Coons Mike & Vickie Cooper Norman Cooper Sue & Brett Cooper Tyson & Kathryn Couchman George & Susan Coulson Thomas Coulson Kathie Crane Floyd Crockett Edward Crosby David Cross Elaine Crouse Bobby & Katherine Culpepper Brent & Pam Curtis Chris & Kelly Curtis Kelly Curtis Mary Curtis Bruce Custer Tiffany Cutting Tonya Dalton Larry & Jamee Dannebohm Robert Dannebohm & Dianne Lavake Lowell & Sandra Darcey Sarah Daugherty Harlan & Barbara Davenport Raymond & Virginia Davidson Kevin & Laura Davis Rebecca Davis

Vincent & Sharon Davis Jim & Susan Debes Lawrence & Sherry Debes Steve & Carol Dellinger Brandon & Andrea Depenbusch Lester & Janet Derley Jeffrey & Sherry Dewerff John & Katherine Dewerff Vernon & Marian DeWerff Kenneth & Joan Dewey Gene & Mary Dikeman Ray Dillon Clayton Doll Auction Item Donor Linda Dougherty Reva Dougherty Dottie Dozier Harold & Valerie Dryden Becky Dudrey Carl & Bonnie Dudrey Randy & Mary Dumler Tatum Dunekack Brian & Carolyn Dunn Steve & Janice Durler Loren & Marilyn Dyke Luke & Renee Dykes Cherie Eakin Marilyn Edwards Charles & Marita Elliot Brian & Mary Elliott Jan Elliott Ann Ellis Carroll Engelland Cheryl Engelland Justin Engleman Charles & Joyce Esfeld David & Deanna Essmiller Jim & Linda Essmiller Robin Fabricius Paul & Elizabeth Falkenberg Barbara Fanning John & Loraine Farley F & Tamara Farmer Jim & Nancy Farmer Don Feldt Robert & Anita Feldt Elaine Felke Chuck & Belinda Fellhoelter Jessica Ferguson Jon & Linda Ferguson Joseph & Emily Ferri Kathy Figger Greg Finger Leonard & Agnes Finger Carl & Vicki Fisher Dianna Fisher Donald Fisher Philip & Barbie Flick Shirley Flick Craig & Tammi Foos Dawn Ford Jim Forrest Robert Foss Brett & Kathy Foster Kathleen Foster Phyllis Foster Jacque Fowler Kevin & Shelley Fox Dorian Frances John & Nancy Francis Nancy Francis

Sharon Frank Clyda Frederick Raymond & Betty Frederick Derek Fredrick Jerry & Carol Frees Gary & Sheryl French Terry & Mary French Keith & Jan Frenzl Alma Frick Raymond Kent & Karen Frick Robert & Vicki Frisbie Don & Marianne Fritzler Donald & Lorene Froetschner Chuck & Marilyn Frydendall Brad & Jodi Fullbright Irlan & Virginia Fullbright Rod & Renetta Furrow Crystal Fyler Larry & Nancy Gale Genevieve Gambrell Heather Gambrell Kathleen Gant Rick & Karen Garrett Pat & Sharon Gatton Terry & Glenda Gaunt Mitch & Angela Gebhardt Tim & Teresa George Suzanne Gervais K. Gary Gibbs Rob Gibson Vicki Gillett Teddy & Carold Gingrich William & Kimberly Glazner Jim Gleason Tom & Jane Gluszek Randy & Annette Goering Steve Goetz Danny Goldsborough Laura Goodall Jennie Gordy Michael & Jennifer Gordy Gladys Graham Wendell & Glenna Graham Gary & Faye Grandy Kendal & Barbara Grecian Mark & Gina Greene Frank & Patty Gregg George & Kathy Gregg Julie Gretz Merlin & Nelva Grimes Clayton & Barbara Grimmett Tyler & Angela Grindal Rodger & Carolyn Grizzell Phil & Kim Grossardt Wil D. Guess Jackie Gunn Mark & Denise Guthrie Julie Haas Guy & Bonnie Haile Steven Haines Donald & Patricia Halbower Matt & Robyn Hall Roger & Kay Hallenbeck Denise Hallman Jeanette Hallman Gregory & Debra Hamlin Barbara Hammond Craig Haneke Roger & Sally Jo Hanhardt Ronald Hanhardt Don & Cathy Hanken

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS Jean Hanks Leon Hannebaum Lynn & Tama Hanson Don & Janet Hardin Dean & Barbara Haresnape John & Carole Harris Thomas & Shirley Harris Tom & Leslie Harris Vicki Haselhorst Patricia Hassman Connie Hatten Dana & Marcia Hauck Jerry Ann Haug Donald & Sandra Haun Tammy Hayden Sandi Hayek Jim & Suzan Haynes Suzan Haynes Ed & Cheryl Heier Harvey & Cammie Heier Carl Heilman Murray & Dixie Heinrich Carl & Connie Helm Greg & Linda Henderson Kevin & Lonna Henderson Marie Henderson Veramae Henre Jose Hernandez Mark Herpich Mary Beth Herrmann Diana Hertel Steven & Jolene Hetzke Gordon & Karen Hibbard Ryan & Mindy Hickel Lance & Amy Higbie Donald & Suzanne Hildebrand Jeanette Hildebrand Ross & Jo Hildebrand Tammy Sue Hinson Michael & Patricia Hipp Richard & Tina Hiss Sandy Hiss Kevin & Cambria Hlavaty Kelsey Hofeling Taylor Hofeling Patrick & Nancy Hoffman Mary Hoisington Dee Holman Donald & Colene Holmberg David & Susan Holste Erin Holste Bob & Tammy Holt Michael Holtman Les & Carol Hopkins Jeffrey & Elaine Howe Glen & Dixie Hughes Rick & Terri Hughes Jamie Hutchinson Karen Irey Mark & Mary Irick Stanley & Marla Isern John Jackson Nolan & Sylvia Jackson John Jaco Lori Jacobs Sammy & Helen Jahay James & Bonita Jamieson Dan & Gina Janes John & Lana Janssen Ron & Dianne Jay Gerald & Judy Jenisch

Judy Jenisch Raymond Jenisch Leonard Jennings Alan & Angela Jensen Jeff & Tammy Jirak Edwin & Renee Johnson Jim & Judy Johnson Peggy Johnson Valerie Johnson Daniel & Rita Jones Donald & Brenda Jones LeRoy & Susan Jones Melissa Jones Sharon Jones Richard & Laurie Josefiak Robert & Charlene Julian Eric & Jessica Kaiser Leonard & Brenda Kaiser Matt & Jill Keating Mike & Jan Keeley Dennis J. Keenan, Attorney At Law P.A. William & Vicki Keffer Mayette Keither Jeff & Kathie Keller Kevin & Lori Keller Karen Keller Becker Rose Kelly James & Margaret Kennedy Kenneth Kerns Susan Kerns Thomas & Patricia Key Daniel & Staci Kiewel Rick & Amy Kile Philip Kimerer & Joan Kennedy Kathryn King Thomas Kinlen Jim & Margery Kirby Stephen & Karen Kissinger Donna Klusener Donald & Ruth Ann Knight Kenneth & Tamara Knight Julie Knoblich David & Margaret Koelsch June Koelsch Ron & Debbie Koelsch Chris Komarek Donald & Beverly Komarek Wesley & Vickie Koontz Kris & Michelle Kowalsky Richard & Rita Krause James & Judith Krebaum Kirby & Kathy Krier Perry Krier Homer Kruckenberg Larry & Rosie Kruckenberg John & Donna Krug John & Sally Kucheska Jerry & Linda Kuckelman Mary Kummer Steve & Kim Kummer Travis & Melinda Kurth Rita Kurtz Larry & Anne Kutina Lowen & Sherry Lackey Jennifer Ladwig Walter & Catherine Ladwig James Lakey Amanda Lakin Jerome & Janelle Lang Kenneth Langley

Bob & Sharon Larsen Kathy Larson Lois Larson Thomas & Carol Larson Daniel & Cathryn Latourell William & Mary Lattin Austin & Bobbi LaViolette Cynthia Lee Raymond & Jan Legleiter Lavern & Junalie Leiker Clarence & Carol Lenhart M & S Lessard Josh & Ashley Leu Joshua Leu Deena Lew Greg Lewis Pamela Lewis Robert Lewis Lily Lin Nels & Karen Lindberg Janis Link Leslie Linn Jeffrey & Ava Lipp Eugene Littler Scott & Amber Littler Karl & Barbara Siegrist Lloyd Michael & Diane Lobbestael Monty & Valerie Locke John & Kim Loesch Barbara Logue Bob & Donna Long Jerry & Carol Long Lauren Long Roger & Dana Long Dante & Sabrina Lorenzana Mark & Kristi Lovett Karen Loving Scott & Amanda Loving Leroy & Jerolyn Lyon Rodney Lyons Thomas & Shirley Lytle Thomas & Amy Mackowiak Brad & Kristen Madden Bill & Angela Maddy Donald & Althea Mai Mike & Teresa Malone Gilbert Manasselian Francis & Laverne Maneth Paul Maneth Chari Manry Jari Marietta David & Sherri Marmie Jerry & Linda Marmie Roger & Laina Marshall Philip & Becky Martin Judy Mason Joanne Massey Patricia Mauch Ed & Sharon Mauler Kevin Mauler Dan & Teresa Mawhirter Justin & Rachel Mawhirter Lenard & Carolyn Maxwell Stephen & Cynthia May Jason & Jayme Mayers Russell & Rachel McCaulley Mike & Joan McCormick Linda McCowan Julia McDonald Aira McGilber John & Katie McGurk

Patrick & Catrina McGurk Pattie McGurk Estate of Bill McKown Devin & JenniferMcMillen Jennifer McMillen LeRoy & Sonja McMullen Mary McNickle Brock McPherson Tyler McVay Jeff McVey Gary & Darlene Meggers Rosie Meier Duane & Nancy Meitl Glenna Fay Melkus William & Sheryl Melton Maxine Meyer Harold & Elma Miller John & Jackie Miller John & Constance Miller Judith Miller Kelly & Fawnia Miller Kim & Peggy Miller Leonard Miller Loretta Miller Marjorie Miller Orvin & Peggy Miller Steven & Margaret Miller Mike & Sandy Milner Ray Milsap Lisa Milton Mark & Leslie Mingenback Mitch & Lisa Minnis Eldon & Mary Misegadis Robert & Diane Mizell Alan & Gail Moeder Candice Moeder Cheri Moeder Leo & Marjorie Moeder Richard & Geraldine Moeder Scot & Karen Moeder Carol Moore Jo Lynne Moore Lane & LaDonna Moore LaVerna Moore Myrna Moorman Orley & Donna Morgan George Morrill John & Michelle Moshier Bryan & Melanie Mosier Stephen & Tanya Mossburgh Jeffrey & Carmen Mousley David & Sandy Mull Gene & Patsy Mull Glenn Mull Mary Anne Mull Michael Munz Andrew & Megan Murphy Roger & Mary Lou Murphy Sclie Murray Tony & Sandy Muth Samuel & Jean Nance Terry & Karen Naylor Craig Neeland Edward & Diane Nemnich Karen Neuforth Jan Neuliep James & Colleen Newman Jerry Ney Mark Nichols Max Nichols Calvin & Pamela Nicholson

Cecelia Nicolet Lyle Niedens Bill & Robin Niederee Gaila Nielsen Steven Nielsen Arlan & Jyl Nokes Leann Nuss Warren & Sheila Nuss Marion & Madonna Oborny Paul & Jeannie O’Callaghan Regan Ochs Ruth Ochs John & Sally O’Connor Denton & Charise Oelger Jean Oelkers Todd& Geneva Ost Dale & Karen Otte Brenda Otto Karl & Mary Frances Otto Vic & Lora Otto Allene Owen Barbara Owen David & Marlene Panning Doug & Joan Panning Larry Panning Diane Parker Cindy Parr Lance & Aubrey Patterson Donald & Carolyn Penner Leroy Penner Robert & Linda Penner Thomas & Carolyn Perrier Michael & Pamela Perry Dan & Nancy Peschka Bob Peter Robert & Julie Peter Jan Peters Mike & Tim Peterson Scott & Jennifer Pfortmiller Renee Phillips Charles & Elleen Pike Stacy & Tonya Pike Troy Piper Leon & Margaret Plante William & Dorothy Plum Alan Pohlman Alfred & Iris Pohlman Ronald & Carol Polzin Donald & Ruby Popp Debbie Potter Joe & Margaret Potter Lori Potts Tiffany Potts Katie Powell Beverly Prescott Jean Pringle Daniel Proffitt Donna Proffitt Gary Proffitt Robin Proffitt V.G. & Jacquelyn Proffitt Christopher & Ashley Purdum Karlee Rainbolt Tamera Ramsey Barbara Randolph-Benson R.R. & Mary Rankin Eric & Charlotte Rathke Brian & Mary Ann Ray M.J. Ray Ashley Reddig Scott & Karen Reddig

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS Clark & Judy Redding Terry Redetzke A.L. Reece Kevin & Marsha Reece Lyle & Teresa Reece Stuart & Allison Reed Kevin Regier Neal Reichel Duane & Deborah Reif J.D. & Sonya Rein Linh Reiter Melissa Rempe Jerry & Colleen Renk Brent & Marilyn Rensch Lois Replogle Steve & Linda Reschke Robert & Lois Rethorst Mark Ricker Pamela Riegel Melvin & Karen Ringering Angie Ringwald Cari Ringwald Linda Ringwald Douglas Risley W.R. & Yvonne Robbins Kenneth & Diana Roberts David Robinson Shawna Robl Glenn & Barbara Rockers Shane & Jeanie Rodie Timothy Roelfs Jacob Chris & Jennifer Roenbaugh John & Brenda Roenbaugh Roderick Rogers Nancy Rogers Revocable Trust Kent & Valerie Romine James & Cibyl Ronen Janel Rose Kevin Rose Joe & Tammara Rosenberg James & Barb Ross Jeff & Sandy Roth John & Connie Roth Richard & Richelle Roth William & Marilyn Roth Everett & Stephanie Royer Kurt & Jacque Royer R.L. & Fern Royer Connie Rube Sharon Ruble Vicky Ruble Brent & Amber Rugan Cheryl Rugan Olivia Rugan R.G. & Sharon Rugan Clark & Donna Rusco Roger Russell Chris & Melanie Ryan Craig & Elaine Salmans Lois Sanders Pattie Sanders M.J. Sankey-Sims Mike & Diane Sauber Art & Connie Sauder Henry & Elena Saur Derek & Katie Sawyer Carolyn Schafer Maurice Schaller Sheryl Schamaun Brian & Sharon Schartz Curtis & Lila Schartz

Faye Schartz Kathy Schartz Liz Schartz W Fred & Lisa Scheller Rick & Annie Schenk Ted & Angela Schepmann Mike & Terri Schettler Lavina Scheuerman Carol Scheufler Lee & Margaret Scheufler Matthew & Stacy Schimmoeller Gail Schmidt Margie Schmidt Richard & Charlotte Schmidt Brad & Vicki Schmitt Jane Schneider Lee & Carolyn Schneider Julie Schooler Alan & Janet Schremmer Arlen Schroeder Larry & Kathy Schugart Eldon & Connie Schultz Fred & Diana Schultz Diana Schuster Robert & Carolyn Schwindt Virgil & Diane Scott Ron & Martha Scranton Ruth Searight Linda Sebastian Dale & Audre Seeman George & Connie Seeman Gary & Nina Seibert Louise Seltman Marvin & Karen Sessler Karen Shaner Cal & Carol Shara John & Vicki Sheets Dennis Sheldon Rhonda Shelton Dennis & Jann Sherman Emerson Shields B.W. & Sarah Shirer Brad Shirer Layne & Barbara Shirk Dennis & Linda Siefkes Jonathan & Andrea Siefkes Andrew & Rachel Sieker Kenny & Teresa Sieker Jason & Renae Skelton Jon & Karren Skelton Larry & Janet Skelton Marilyn Skolaut Derek & Elizabeth Slack Linda Slavik Craig & Kari Smith Dallas & Christine Smith James & Joyce Smith Jarvis & Anita Smith Karen Smith Leroy & Jean Smith Mark & Julie Smith Martha Smith Perry & Krista Smith Roland & Jane Smith Tom & Ann Smith Paul & Elisa Snapp Richard & Jill Snell Thomas Snell Karen Snyder Dan Soeken Matt & Cathy Soeken

Steven & Janene Soeken Clifford & Lila Sohm Joe & Loretta Southard Frank & Alberta Sovereign David & Elizabeth Spare Vera Spencer Debra Spiller Doris Spray Kip & Kelly Spray Doug & Pat Springer Donna Staab Tanya Staats Ronald & Diane Stalbaum Kevin & Diane Stalcup James & Stacy Stapleton Jerry & Karen Steffan Alan & Cynthia Stein Dennis & Jane Steinert Jay & Cheryl Steinert Cindy Stejskal Tim Stejskal Tom & Donna Stejskal Dolores Stevens Joe & Kayleen Stevens Ricky & Carmen Stevens Brian & Karen Stewart Rolland & Carol Stewart Eugene & Kristi Stos Shane & Erica Stos Dean & Mary Anne Stoskopf Duane & Mary Stoss Harlan & Dianna Stoss Ronald & Kathy Straub Catherine Strecker Norma Strecker Terry & MelEesa Stueder Warren & Phyllis Sturgeon Deidra Suchsland Kevin & Nancy Sundahl Diana Sunley Janae Svoboda M. Brett & Barbara Crim-Swanson Joleen Tammen Billy & Betty Taylor Randal & Christine Taylor Todd & Mary Jo Taylor Shane & Kelly Terrell Susan Thacker Arlyn & Janice Thielenhaus Shellie Thill James & Teri Thomas Raymond & Deborah Thomas Barbara Thompson Mark & Nancy Thul Doug Thurman James Tindall Duane & Rita Tinkler Paul & Lola Todd Ron & Barbara Tournear Terry & Judith Turner Tom & Pam Turner Christy Tustin Joleen Tustin Rick Tutak Melanie Uhrich Dale & Bernie Unruh Loren & Gayle Unruh Nicolette Unruh Wynona Unruh Thomas & Helen Unterberger David & Brenda Van Meter

J.D. & D.L.Van Meter Lee Van Scyoc B. Clark Victory Kim Vink Larry & Phyllis Vogt G.L.VonFeldt Jim & Kathy Vopat Vernon & Diana Wagner Allan & Janice Walker Ford & Carmen Walker Howard & Margie Wallace Karl & Sue Ware Mary Lou Warren Dick & Marie Waters Douglas & Gaylene Weathers Phillip & Celia Webb Diana Webster J.D. & K.L. Weil Eleanor Wells Sue Wells Jerry & Theda Jo Wendel Daniel & Sarah Wessel Jeffrey West Larry & Jan Westfall Dale & Gina Westhoff Roy & Marcia Westhoff LaVern Wetzel Steve Wetzel Keith & LaDonna Widener John & Norma Wiedmer Dwight & Gaylene Wiehl Ryan & Amy Wiehl Shane & Angela Wiehl Kenneth & Debbie Wiens Thelmarie Wilhite Lonnie & Rose Willard Clarel Williams Clayton & Teddy Williamson Howard & Janice Williford Randy Willis Dennis & Mary Joan Wilson Lynn Wilson Randall & Anita Wilson Eloise Winkleman Trudy Winsor George & Mary Lee Winter Dennis & Debbie Wise Vance Wise Greg & Donita Wolf Ross & Lisa Wolfe Alice Wondra Jenna Wondra Steven & Joanne Wondra Teresa Wondra Darrell & Natalie Wood David & Debra Woods Ken Woods Linda Woodworth Don & Marlene Wornkey Paul Wozdziak Morgan Wright Linda Wyman Robert & Madge Yarmer Larry & Rosemary Yates John & Janis Yeager Mike & Jill Yeager John & Sara Yost Paul Yost Susan Young Marc & Rayna Younger Sherry Zahr

Donna Zimmerman Joey & Sara Zimmerman Lester & Sharron Zimmerman Penny Zimmerman Raymond & Donna Zimmerman Zachary Zimmerman Terry & Donella Zink Jeffrey & Jettie Zoller Fred & Victoria Zutavern

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ORGANIZATION & BUSINESS 10th Street Liquor Stop LLC The Gallery Achatz Consulting Services LLC Dodge City International Inc. Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, Chtd. Dominican Sisters of Peace Advanced Therapy & Sports Medicine Downtown Flea Market Equipment LLC Eagle Communications, Inc. Ag Management Group Educational Strategies Agricultural Engineering Assoc. ElderCare Inc. Alpha 3 Cattle Co. Eldridge Fencing, Inc. Alumnae Association of St. Rose Dominical Ellinwood Fire Department School for Nurses Epsilon Sigma Alpha Beta Nu #5557 American AgCredit Farm Credit of Enid American State Bank & Trust Farmers Bank & Trust Animal Medical Center First Bank Anna B Dreiling Family Trust First Baptist Church Auto Body Repair Shop, Inc. First Christian Church, D.O.C. Ball Consulting Group First Congregational United Church of Bank of America - Business Card Christ Women’s Fellowship Bar K Bar Trucking Inc. First Kansas Bank Barton Community College First Southern Baptist Church Barton Community College Foundation First United Methodist Church Barton County Fitzgerald Funeral Home Barton County Arts Council Ford County Feed Yard, Inc. Barton County Clerk Fort Larned Historical Society, Inc. Barton County EHU Council Ft. Larned Foundation for Education Barton County Feeders G-B Tires, Inc. Barton County Health Department Golden Belt Community Concert Bauer & Pike LLC Association Beautification Committee Golden Plains Trucking Inc. Beef Marketing Group Grainger-Matching Charitable Gifts Program Benefit Management, Inc. Gray Photo Studio, Inc. Beneterra LLC Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Blattner Inc. Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau BNSF Railroad Great Bend Farm Equipment Boone’s CM Inc./Boone’s Maytag Great Bend Rotary Club Brookover Feed Yard Great Bend Tribune Brunner Cattle Co. Greater Salina Community Foundation Burdett Family Trust Grizzell & Sons Busy Mother’s Club Grove Park Golf Club Inc. C & B Specialities GR-RRR 8’R Wichita GTO Club, 894 C & K Oil, LLC Guymer Holdings, LLC Calm Creek Carriers, LLC Haas Law Office, L.L.C. Carol Scheufler Living Trust Hannebaum Grain Co., Inc. CattleFax Harper Builders Cattleman’s Insurance Co. Hartford Life and Annuity Cattlemen’s Nutrition Services, LLC Heartland Regional OBGYN, PA Central Kansas Medical Center Foundation Herrmann Farms, LLC Central Kansas Sewing Guild HI Steppers Central Kansas Surveying & Mapping High Plains Farm Credit Chapter H R PEO Home Connection, Inc. Chase Well Service, Inc. Horizon Bank Chester Crane Estate Hutchinson Community Foundation Cinco de Mayo of Barton County Hymer Community Club City of Ellinwood Innovative Livestock Services, Inc. City of Great Bend Investment Advantage Clara Barton Foundation Isaacson Truck Line, Inc. Classic Inn Restaurant Jaguar Electric Inc. Cline Wood Agency Janzen Land Inc. Club 1 Fitness JD’s Diner LLC Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate Jim Wangers Productions, Inc. Community Bank of the Midwest John Jaco, Inc. Corrosion DC, Inc. Justice Farms Inc. Country Place Living K & K Cattle Co. Coverups Inc. K & N Petroleum, Inc. Credit Union of America Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation Cropworks, LLC Kansas Health Foundation Crosby Farms LLAC Kansas Livestock Association CUNA Mutual Foundation Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Custom Re-Bath Keller Real Estate & Insurance Agency, Inc. D & S Casing Kendal Grecian Farm D McMillen, Chartered Kennedy and Coe, LLC Damon Family Foundation Kinsley Feeders Inc.

Kirk Joint Revocable Trust Kitchens, Inc. Knight Farms Inc. Knight Feedlot Inc. Knight Land & Cattle Co. Kraft Electric Landmark National Bank Larned Assembly of God Larned Chamber of Commerce Larned State Hospital Lasting Life Ministries Law Office of Kenneth L. Kerns Lions Club of Stafford Loving Farms, Inc. Lyons State Bank M.J. Sankey Living Trust Marmie Ford, Inc. Marmie Motors McPherson and McVey Law Offices Med Staff LLC Medical Park Pharmacy of Great Bend, P.A. Messner Development Co. MGM Properties LLC Mid America Mopars Inc. Mid America Feeders, LLC Mid Kansas Ag Inc. Mid Kansas Ag Seed, Inc. Midwest Energy Midwest Housing Equity Group Midwest Mixer Service Modern Homemakers FCE Moly Manufacturing Monday Night Dicey Divas Bunko Group Mull Family Farm Operating Partnership Murray Chiropractic Center New Jerusalem Church Nicholson Ventures Nicholson-Ricke/Bryant Funeral Home Office Products Inc. Oilfield Machine & Repair Inc. Oilfield Manufacturers Whse., Inc. Panning Enterprises Parallel Oil & Supply Paul E. Wilke Estate Pawnee County Fair Assn. PEK Irrigators Inc. Plains Cotton Cooperative Association Ponies and Palms, Inc. Pratt Feeders Inc. Projects by Design Quality Health & Wellness LLC Rainbolt Farms Ray Froese Inc./Froese Brothers Rick’s Roofing, Repair & Remodeling Ron’s Restoration, Inc. Rosencrantz-Bemis Enterprises Inc. Roto-Mix, LLC Rush County Nursing Home D/B/A Locust Grove Village S.R.C.A. Drap Strip Sar Tec Corporation Schremmer Pest Management, Inc. Schwertner Farms Inc. Schwindt Farms, Inc. Seeman Farms Sherman Hoffman & Hipp LC Shields Law Office, PA Simply Healthy Massage South Coffeyville Stockyards Inc. Southbend Jolly Workers 4-H Club/Barton County Extension

Southern Plains Co-op Stafford County Economic Development Stafford County Educational Fund Stafford County Flour Mills Co. Stafford PRIDE Organization, Inc. State of Kansas State Theater Association of Larned Sterling Maytag Stoppel Dirt, Inc. Strate Construction, Inc. Straub International Strecker Family Rev. Trust Sunflower Bank Sunflower Insulation Termite and Pest Control Susquehanna Valley GTOS T.P. Inc. The Bennett Agency, Inc. The Home Agency The Home Lumber and Supply Company The St. John National Bank Titan Industries Inc. Trinity United Methodist Women Tupper Harvesting Turnkey Computer Systems University of Kansas USD 403 Otis Bison Venture Corporation Vestring Ranch Ward Feed Yard, Inc. Waters True Value Watkins Calcara, Chtd. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Wichita Community Foundation Wilhite Auto Service Will Feed, Inc. Winter Feed Yard Inc. World Travel Center, LLC XF Enterprises Inc. Xi Delta Upsilon Zook Zippers 4-H Club

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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION GOLDEN BELT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014

2013

ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Investments Options on investment securities in long position Interest receivable Total Current Assets

577,815 1,089,804 47,158 2,454 1,717,231

65,655 14,949,969 83,208 15,098,832

68,852 11,947,793 12,016,645

16,816,063

12,712,085

3,503 14,322 17,825

1,612 38,973 40,585

Non-current Liabilities Funds held as organizational endowments

693,732

558,641

711,557

599,226

1,731,180 4,241,597 10,131,729 16,104,506

1,618,452 2,866,075 7,628,332 12,112,859

16,816,063

12,712,085

Non-current Assets Property and equipment - Net Investments Life insurance policies Total Noncurrent Assets

TOTAL ASSETS

446,723 115,164 131,099 2,454 695,440

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Payroll liabilities Options on investment securities in short position Total Current Liabilities

Total Liabilities

Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Total Net Assets

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

The financial statements for Golden Belt Community Foundation were prepared by Varney & Associates, CPAs, LLC, Manhattan, Kansas. A full copy of the audited financial statement is available for review at Golden Belt Community Foundation, 1307 Williams Street, Great Bend, Kansas. The IRS Form 990 and Form 990-T (if applicable) are also available for public inspection at the Foundation office.

2013 / 2014

You can feel confident par tnering with the Foundation for your philanthropy. The Golden Belt Community Foundation has received the coveted cer tification of compliance with the National Standards for U.S. CommunityFoundations from the Council on Foundations.