2015/2016 GBCF Board Members BT Co. Master Bike/Ped Plan Grant Recipients Announced “Pool Fund” Now Available Leaders’ Luncheons Q Septtr. 3 . ‘15
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BARTON, PAWNEE, RUSH, STAFFORD Welcome New Board Members July 1st of every year brings with it new faces for the Foundation. As we say good-bye and thank you to our outgoing members, we welcome our incoming board members. If you see these individuals in your community, please thank them for their service and commitment to our Foundation.
2015/2016 Board of Directors
Our Staff Christy L. tustin Executive Director christy@goldenbeltcf.org Sue cooper Program Officer sue@goldenbeltcf.org megan barfield Communications/Program Coordinator megan@goldenbeltcf.org
*Tyler Alpers, St. John Mark Bitter, Great Bend Melanie Calcara, Great Bend Secretary Misty Fisher, St. John *Scott Higgason, Otis Sarah Johnson, Larned *Bob Litson, La Crosse Steve Miller, Burdett President *Bill Nicholson, Hoisington
*Mike Ringwald, Great Bend Richelle Roth, Larned Amber Rugan, Ellinwood Gary Seibert, Macksville Vice President Kathy Straub, Great Bend Treasurer *Ross Wilson, La Crosse *new board member
Outgoing Board of Directors Joan Dreher, La Crosse Randy Goering, Great Bend Tammy Rosenberg, St. John Dr. Ron Sandstrom, La Crosse Paul Snapp, Great Bend Ardis Viegra, La Crosse
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$8,369 awarded Barton County Quality of Life Endowment Announces 2015 Awards Employees from CUNA Mutual Retirement Solutions in Great Bend recently presented checks to grant recipients of the Barton County Quality of Life Endowment, a donor advised fund at the Golden Belt Community Foundation. After submitting a letter of inquiry and presenting the needs for their funding requests, awards were given to: Central Kansas Dream Center for their cafe, Great Bend Zoological Society for the Butterfly House Accessibility Project, and USD 428 - Park Elementary for Park Elementary Playground Equipment. Since the Barton County Quality of Life Endowment Fund was established in 2009,the endowment has awarded over $61,000 to charitable projects in Ellinwood, Great Bend, Hoisington and Claflin. With each grant awarded, CUNA Mutual Retirement Solutions will further its corporate philanthropy and community involvement.
Bicycle & pedestrian master
plan
The Barton County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan steering committee has been formed and will meet for five times to discuss the future of active transportation county-wide. A project funded by Be Well Barton County, the steering committee is comprised of community members from across Barton County and includes: County and city personnel; bicycle, running and walking enthusiasts; other officials; and private business owners. The plan will serve as a tool and resource that may be used by the county and cities for planning and development and help to explore current and future areas of land use and identify routes that foster connectivity, she said. “We also want to encourage public policy that promotes walking and bicycling to community destination points.”
been hired to draft the plan. Shukert is also working on the Flint Hills Nature Trails Master Plan as well as the local Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway plan. However, he said this master plan will be infinitely more detailed.
Following a review of public comments and suggestions, the final plan will be presented to the local units of Through these meetings and a series government for consideration. Updates of public forums, the committee plans will be provided through media outlets to arrive at a finalized plan in 2016. as well as Golden Belt Community Foundation’s Facebook andTwitter pages. Martin A. Shukert, principal of RDG Planning & Design of Omaha, Neb., has
“Any implementation by the county or cities of the master plan could mean increased wellness for families as well as encouraged natural transportation, and safer walking and biking routes.”
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The Prairie Godmother Funds Through donations, grants are provided to improve the health and well-being of Barton County women by addressing critical needs not met by other community resources. We’re looking for women with big hearts to join us in this mission. 100% of every donation remains in Barton County.
Women Helping Women Two Stories of Wishes Granted Due to spousal abuse a woman is now facing life as a single mother. Her home is in desperate need of repairs so that she may provide a safe home for her children. A grant will help pay for the materials needed to make the home repairs.
A woman survived both a stroke and a heart attack causing a diabetic attack on her struggling body. She has since been living with her parents for support, physically and financially. Our grant is going to help her with the mounting cost of medicine and medical supplies until her disability payments begins.
$9,828
Awarded YTD
Over 300 Prairie Godmothers
2 9 Women
Helped YTD
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Heartland Cancer Patient Care and Support Endowment Fund
Uses of the grant include: Shelter Caregiving Nutrition Medical Supplies Cleanliness Supporting Barton, Pawnee, Transportation Rush and Stafford Counties Since announcing in February 2015 that applications were being accepted for the Heartland Cancer Patient Care and Support Endowment Fund, Golden Belt Community Foundation has directly helped 18 individuals which includes $9,360 going back into the community to those financially burdended due to cancer. Established with the transfer of assets from the St. Rose Foundation, the fund will continue a vision of helping local people. Gifts, as well as memorial and honorarium gifts, may be made in any amount by sending a check to: Golden Belt Community Foundation P.O. Box 1911 Great Bend, KS 67530
Donations Making an Impact Fuel Cards Delivered To: ~ Heartland Cancer Center of Great Bend ~ Stafford County Health Department ~ Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Bus Passes Purchased Through: ~ Great Bend Senior Center
“It was so hard to ask for the help, but the grant helped cover two months of my rent. I never felt like I was begging. Everyone was so kind and caring. I thank the Lord every day for sending my neighbor to my door with that newspaper. I would tell others with cancer, “Don’t hold back. Step forward. There is always help, you just have to reach out.”” Anonymous grant recipient
Anyone looking for more information on either of the of above funds may call Golden Belt Community Foundation at 620-792-3000.
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Gifts may be made to any existing fund below, at any time, in any amount, or you may wish to establish your own endowment fund. Visit with Christy at the Foundation today. 620-792-3000
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esignated Funds
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 Pawnee County Humane Society Sister Aquinata Penka Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund Sherry Viles Memorial Fund for Helping Hands Preschool Wetlands & Wildlife National Scenic Byway Fund Donald and Phyllis Whelan Memorial Endowment Fund
for Ft. Larned Foundation for Education
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cholarship Funds
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 First American Baptist Church of Larned Scholarship Fund 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 Carla M.Yahne Memorial Scholarship Fund
Hudson Community Improvement Fund Elaine and Glenn Mull Family Fund Stafford Community Improvement Fund Kansas Health Foundation Fund (Public Health) Parks & Recreation Prairie Godmother Funds University of Kansas Honors Program Andrew and Elsie Wondra Memorial Fund for People in Need
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Almost Home, Inc. 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 Funds Ft. Larned Foundation for Barton County Education Endowment Fund Pawnee County Golden Belt Community Concert Rush County Association Stafford County Golden Belt Humane Society esignated Scholarship Funds Great Bend Community Theatre nrestricted Funds Frank W. Brinkman Memorial Great Bend Zoological Society Scholarship Heart of Kansas Family Healthcare Golden Belt Community Orlan Bonecutter Trust for U.S.D. Heartland Cancer Center Patient Improvement Fund 428 Education Foundation Enrichment Amos E. Bayer Memorial Fund Robert “Bobby” Foster Memorial Holy Family School Teddi Maneth Memorial Fund Scholarship for Ft. Larned Housing Opportunities, Inc. Foundation for Education ield of Interest Funds Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Doyle Foster Memorial Scholarship Foundation for Ft. Larned Foundation for Arts & Culture Kansas Oil and Gas Museum Education Children’s Fund Larned Community Center Ethel D. Holmes Scholarship Fund Education Larned State Hospital for Quivira Heights High School Great Bend Beautification Lasting Life Ministries and Great Bend High School Merlin and Nelva Grimes Fund Locust Grove Village Langford Engineering Scholarship for Community Education & Meals on Wheels of Barton County Fund for Ft. Larned Foundation Development Pawnee County Humane Society for Education Health & Human Services Charles Lischesky Scholarship Fund Heartland Cancer Patient Care and P.E.O. HR Charitable Fund Prince of Peace Parish Great Bend Rotary Club Support Endowment Fund Rush County Memorial Hospital Victor Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Foundation Endowment Fund Stafford County 4-H St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church St. John Hospital Endowment Foundation St. Rose Health Center St. Rose Health Center Endowment for Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice Sunflower Diversified Services 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
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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 Glenn and Elaine Mull Family 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
Community Supports Youth Swim Programs Faced with the possibility that Barton Community College might close its indoor swimming pool, community members rallied behind efforts to save it. In response, Golden Belt Community Foundation established endowment and grant funds to support the pool and youth swim programs in the future. Community donations are encouraged and the first $100,000 will be matched dollarfor-dollar. Donations may be made payable to GBCF, with “Pool Funds” written in the memo line. Checks may be mailed to Golden Belt Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1911, Great Bend, KS 67530. The intent of the funds is to provide support to the college to sustain the
indoor pool, equipment, and related programs so that students, youth and community organizations may continue to swim. The lead donors’ pledge of $100,000, if matched by others, came together quickly, noted Golden Belt Community Foundation Executive Director, Christy Tustin. “That just shows how much support there is.”
“That just shows how much support there is. Years from now, youth and their families, as well as community leaders, will appreciate the vision that lead to the establishment of these funds.”
In addition to cash, other assets may be donated such as stock, grain or real estate. For more information or questions, contact Christy Tustin at the Golden Belt Community Foundation, 620-792-3000 or christy@goldenbeltcf.org.
summer grants Thirteen Agencies Receive Grant Funding
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The end of another very competitive grant cycle has come, bringing with it 16 applications and over $31,689 in grant application requests. Golden Belt Community Foundation recently completed the July competitive grant cycle and awarded 13 charitable organizations a combined total of $10,271. Awards were granted to programs and projects within Barton, Pawnee, Rush and Stafford Counties.
Grants Funded Through the...
Kansas Health Foundation Youth Endowment
Grants Funded Through the Glenn and Elaine Mull Family Fund
$599 – St. John’s CDC – Toy Storage Shed
$168 – Central Kansas Dream Center – Soup kitchen supplies
$750 – USD 349 Stafford – School canine program including aluminum dog walk $1,000 – USD 496 Pawnee Heights – Science and Math Hands-on Projects for students $1,180 – USD 395 La Crosse – Library enhancements (books, supplies, ebooks) $1,248 – Smoky Hills Public Television – Literacy leadership books for children $1,500 – St. Joseph Catholic School – Web based testing software
$400 – Pawnee County Health Department – Safe Sleep for Newborns / Halo Sleep Sack Swaddlers $500 – The Salvation Army – Pawnee County school supply program $711 – USD 495 Ford Larned – Staff book study (32 copies of The Highly Engaged Classroom) $965 – City of Larned EMS – Combi-board to reduce risk of spinal injury $1,000 – Rush County Conservation District – Women on the Farm (Barton, Pawnee and Rush Counties)
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Next Competitive Grant Cycle Deadline: November 1 For application information and eligibility please visit our website. www.goldenbeltcf.org
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