S u p p o r t A r t a n d C o m m u n i t y
i n t h e F l i n t H i l l s
with a contribution to the Volland Foundation
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Otto Kratzer
Otto Kratzer was an original Storekeeper of Kratzer Bros. Mercantile from 1913 to1971. Through his infectious personality and delight in introducing new ideas to his neighbors, he made the Store the cultural and social center of the surrounding community. The Store closed upon his death.
The Volland Store is alive again!
It reopened in 2015 and has become an inviting and comfortable place to gather, experience new ideas, greet old friends and make new ones. The art exhibitions and community programming at the Store are made possible through gifts to The Volland Foundation.
In addition, the Volland Foundation offers opportunities for artists, scientists, writers, poets, musicians, designers, and historians to experience the rich environment of our rural community through a residency program. Artists are indispensable to society, and we are dedicated to supporting them by giving them time and space in our beloved and unique tallgrass prairie.
The Volland Foundation provides individuals and businesses a way to invest in the life of our community by helping to present lively and interesting events, becoming an important part of the Volland Store family, and providing vital support for programming that is designed to enrich the community both near and far.
The Volland Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Contributions are tax-deductible. Consult your tax advisor to determine the best way to report your contribution.
To donate by check:
Please make checks payable to Volland Foundation.
mail to:
The Volland Store
PO Box 144
Alma, KS 66401
To donate online:
clickhere
Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
A special thank you to the many businesses, citizens, and friends of Wabaunsee County (included below) who supported the traveling Smithsonian exhibit in Spring 2021 with their financial support, volunteerism, and encouragement. It was truly a community effort.
Thank you to our Business Partners
Business Sponsors ($250 – $999)
Bank of the Flint Hills
Hendricks Hardware
Jim & Barbara Meinhardt & KanEquip, Inc.
Matfield Station
Stockgrowers State Bank
Wabaunsee County Farm Bureau
Thank you to the Members of The Volland Foundation
Best Friends of Otto ($1000-$1000+)
Gloria & Richard Anderson Arla and Tony Barelli
Peter & Lynne Brown el dorado inc
Pam & Gary Gradinger Humanities Kansas Cara & Henry Newell
Patty & Jerry Reece Betsey & Rick Solberg The Stueck Family Foundation
Samuel Terbovich Foundation Volland Foundation
Wabaunsee County Historical Society Bruce & Nancy Waugh
Good Friends of Otto ($500-$999)
Alma Area Foundation Brad Bradley Bruce & Tina Breckenridge
Downey Ranch Steve & Beverly Johnston Brigid and James Hall
Shirley & Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr. Carl and Mary Ice
Bill & Peggy Lyons Lyons Angus Ranch M7 Ranch – McGee Family
Mount Mitchell Prairie Guards Heidi and Nelson Nast
The Native Stone Scenic Byway Robert D. Regnier Foundation
Michael Stubbs Jane Voorhees
Friends of Otto ($250- $499)
Anonymous Carole & Tony Chelz Lorn Clement & Lynn Ewanow
Anthony Crawford Laurie J. Hamilton Jan Johnson Bill & Regina Kort
Joyce Mathies Michael Nelson Chip & Anita Osborn
Susanne Siepl-Coates & Gary Coates Wayne & Elaine Theel
Stephanie Turner Bill & Judy Waugh Frank & Helen Wewers
Supporting Members ($100-$249)
Alma Chamber of Commerce Alma Cooperative Oil Association
Antique Emporium Suzanne Aron & Joseph Levin Julie Brake Harriet and Pat Brazil Lonnie Buerge
Michael & Donna Bundy Kay & John Callison Cindy Carnahan Joann & Michael Chaffee Eileen Cohen
Sue & Peter Cohen Anne & Tim De Noble Col. & Mrs. Kevin Doyle Eskridge Lumber LLC
Farm Bureau Financial Services, Wab. Co. Fieldworks Consulting Flint Hills Stone Frank’s Plumbing
Kent & Janna Glasscock Ellen Goheen Jerry Haahr Hafenstine Construction
Don & Rosa Hendricks Gwendolyn Hendricks Hier Insurance Services, Inc
Jim and Carolyn Hodgson Bill and Kathy Hogue Jim Hoy
Annette & Steve Huff Judith Nole & Trinna Burrows Margo Kren
Lawyers Title of Kansas Herb & Tanya Litke Cindy & Roger Manz
Rick & Lydia Marien Carol McAdoo McFarland Pride
Tony Meseke Ken & Linn Meseke Arturo and Wrenn Pacheco of Pacheco Beef
Paxico Foundation Paxico Longbranch Bar & Grill
Rosa and Town Peterson Alyson Pickens Connie Poole Richard Porter Wendy Powell Richard Ross
David Stadler Barbara & Larry Schulte, Jr. Patricia Shackleford & Todd Schulte Mary Louis & Eric Stahl
Strecker Family Foundation Blake Thomas Keen & Eileen Umbehr Larry & Janiece Vohland
Wabaunsee Pines Golf Course Jerry & Elizabeth Wigglesworth Greg & Dina Wingfield
Members ($50-$99)
Liz Seaton and Andy Badeker Robert Bryant Elizabeth and Greg Burger
Darin Carter Nellie Christine Crenshaw DJ’s Bar and Grill
Ray Ebberts Carry Esser Virginia Fisher
Flint Hills Bank Flint Hills Yoga Susan & William Ford
Kelly Yarbrough Frasier – Prairiewood Retreat and Preserve Daniel & Donna Frese
Dan & Linda Hanney Bruce & Lucinda Hogle Loretta C Johnson
Deborah Martin & Jan Joosten Donna Katz Konza Media Group George & Carolyn Kroh
Beverly Martin V. Marie Martin Kristi & Ben Meyer Mill Creek Lodge at Volland Point
Connie & Carl Miller Michael Pandzic Sandra Patzman
Prairie Heritage, Inc. Tom & Jane Romig S&S Auto Body and Collision Cleo & Julie Schultz
Stop-2-Shop Alicia Stott Helen Umbehr Wyldewood Cellars Winery
In-Kind Donors
Kansas Beef Council
Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art | Kansas State University
Stockgrowers State Bank
The Volland Store wishes to express gratitude to Kansas Humanities and the Smithsonian for selecting The Volland Store as a host for “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” in Spring 2021
Become a Business Partner or Sponsor ($250 – $999)
Business partners and sponsors enrich our community by supporting cultural and educational programming in the Flint Hills. Business Partners and Sponsors are listed on The Volland Store website and receive invitations to art exhibit previews and other member-only events. Business Partners receive complimentary use of the venue one day a year and the opportunity to be named as a sponsor for an art exhibit. For further information, please contact info@thevollandstore.com
Become a member of The Volland Foundation in one of the following categories
Member (includes Individual and Family)
$50 – $99
Invitation for two persons to art exhibit previews and other member-only events. Additional tickets for member-only events may be purchased at non-member price. 10 % member discount on retail purchases at the Volland Store, excluding purchases of artwork.Occasional newsletters featuring “happenings” at the Store
Supporting Member
$100 – $249
In addition to the benefits of the Member level, the Supporting Member will enjoy a 10% discount on rental fees for community events, private parties, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Friends of Otto
$250 – $499
In addition to the Supporting Member benefits, Friends of Otto will receive a 25% discount on rental fees for community events, private parties, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Good Friends of Otto
$500 – $999
Good Friends of Otto will receive a Complimentary one-night stay in the Loft, in addition to the benefits of Friends of Otto.
Best Friends of Otto
$1000 – $1000+
Best Friends of Otto will enjoy the complimentary use of The Volland Store for an event, one day a year, in addition to the benefits of the Good Friends of Otto
Volunteer at the Volland Store
The Volland Store welcomes volunteers! Your talent and good cheer are an important contribution in making the Volland Store a fun place to be, and we truly appreciate your enthusiasm.
If you would like to join our family of volunteers, please visit Volunteer Sign up Fill out the form and we will contact you. There are many ways to be involved, and each one is important. Thank you for your interest!
Thank you to our Volunteers!
Ann Anderson Phyllis Anderson Heather & Tom Beggs Candy Boardman Carole and Tony Chelz
Lorn Clement Tony Crawford Christy Crenshaw Lynn Ewanow Jennifer Gehrt Vicky Jones
Joyce Mathies Bobby Meseke Rob Meseke Rhonda Nehring Laura Parish Tom Parish Alyson Pickens Lee Rucker Gary & Peggy Schultz
Susanne Siepl-Coates Nanette Stark
Crossroads: Change in Rural America
a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit
Committee
Abby Amick Erin Debler Barb Downey Lorn Clement
Lynn Ewanow Jennifer Gehrt John Hund Amy Langvardt
Paul Miller Wrenn Pacheco Cindy Schultz Susanne Siepl-Coates
Michael Stubbs George Terbovich
Crossroads Staff: Project Director Patty Reece; Crossroads Assistant Project Director Marci Spaw; Volland Foundation Project Director Mindy Chaffin
Patty Reece, Founder and Executive Director
Ryan Jones, Director of Operations
The Volland Foundation is dedicated to cultural and educational programming and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Contributions are tax-deductible. Consult your tax advisor to determine the best way to report your contribution.
To donate by check:
Please make checks payable to Volland Foundation.
mail to:
The Volland Store
PO Box 144
Alma, KS 66547
To donate online:
click here
photo by Lily Brooks
Your contribution is greatly appreciated.