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
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Otto Kratzer, 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. It reopened in 2015 as The Volland Store.
The Volland Store is alive again! It is an inviting and comfortable place to gather, experience new ideas, greet old friends and make new ones.
The Volland Store Fund provides individuals and businesses the opportunity to support cultural and educational programs that bring lively and interesting events to the Flint Hills. By donating to the Fund, you become an important part of the Volland Store family and a vital support of programming that is designed to enrich the community both near and far.
The Fund is administered by the Kansas Rural Communities Foundation, a 501c3 organization. All contributions are tax-deductible.
The Volland Store Fund is dedicated to cultural and educational programming and is registered with the Kansas Rural Communities Foundation, a 501c3 organization. All contributions are tax-deductible.
To donate by check:
Please make checks payable to KRCF and write The Volland Store Fund in the memo line.
mail to:
The Volland Store
PO Box 144
Alma, KS 66547
To donate online:
Visit the Kansas Rural Communities Foundation
Select “The Volland Store Fund” in the drop-down menu at the bottom of the form.
Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
Thank you to our Business Partners and Sponsors
Business Sponsors ($250 – $999)
Jim and Barbara Meinhardt and KanEquip, Inc.
Farm Bureau Financial Services Agent Robert Sage
Farmers and Drovers Member FDIC
Thank you to the Members of The Volland Store
Best Friends of Otto
Arla and Tony Barelli
El Dorado Architects Foundation
Henry and Cara Newell
Patty and Jerry Reece
Betsey and Rick Solberg
Samuel Terbovich Foundation
Good Friends of Otto
Bill and Peggy Lyons
Friends of Otto
Steven and Melissa Armstrong Anthony Crawford Edward Gibbon, Jr.
Annette and Steve Huff Robert D. Regnier Foundation
Whitney and Steven Short Michael E. Stubbs
Supporting Members
Suzanne Aron and Joseph Levin Harriet and Pat Brazil
Tina and Bruce Breckenridge Carole and Tony Chelz Robert Clark
Eileen Cohen Col. and Mrs. Kevin Doyle Ken Gnadt (d. 2018)
Gwendolyn Hendricks Julia Jilek
Joan and Skip Jones Herb and Tanya Litke Joyce Mathies Tony Meseke
Wrenn and Arturo Pacheco Alyson Pickens
Richard Ross Barbara and Larry Schulte, Jr.
Cleo and Julie Schultz Paul Schutter Sue Smith
Wayne and Elaine Theel Bernadette Trieb Lawrence and Janiece Vohland
Wabaunsee County Historical Society
Mary and Ron Wade Michelle Wempe
Susan and Turner White Jerry and Elizabeth Wigglesworth
Members
Trish Andrews Michael and Donna Bundy
Elizabeth Burger Joann and Michael Chaffee Anne and Tim DeNoble
Calvin and Annelids Engelmann Virginia Fisher
Jerry Haahr Connie Havenstein Janice Johnson The Konza Media Group
V. Marie Martin Bob Meseke Ken and Linn Meseke
Marci and Christopher Spaw David Stadler Julie Taylor
Roberta Theel
In-Kind Donors
Cynthia Barnett
Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art | Kansas State University
Dru Clarke
Stockgrowers State Bank
Tom Strongman
2018 Sponsors of Time Machines III
Tim and Anne De Noble
Farm Bureau Financial Services Agent Rob Sage
Farmers and Drovers Member FDIC
City Cycle Sales Alma Co-op Association Antique Emporium
Hendricks Hardware Wabaunsee County Signal-Enterprise
Alma Creamery Wabaunsee County Title Heather Beggs Yoga Alma Stop to Shop
Alma Bakery and Sweet Shoppe Barnyard Cafe
The following Landowners graciously allowed us to visit their arched roof cellars in
Fall 2018
Andy Badeker and Liz Seaton Marilyn Diehl Mill Creek Lodge
Hendricks Hardware Kip Meseke Tony Meseke Bill and Kathy Hogue (Stonebridge)
Jerry and Patty Reece
Wabaunsee County Historical Society (Palenske Hall)
Evelyn Zeckser
Become a Business Partner or Sponsor
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 Abby Amick at 785-499-3616 or abby@thevollandstore.com
Become a member of the Volland Store in one of the following categories
Member (includes Individual and Family)
$50
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)
Occasional newsletters featuring “happenings” at the Store
Supporting Member
$100
10% discount on rental fees for community events, private parties, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Invitation for two persons and two guests to art exhibit previews and other member-only events. (Additional tickets for member-only events may be purchased at non-member price)
Occasional newsletters featuring “happenings” at the Store
Friends of Otto
$250
25% discount on rental fees for community events, private parties, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Invitation for two persons and four guests to art exhibit previews and other member-only events. (Additional tickets for member-only events may be purchased at non-member price)
Occasional newsletters featuring “happenings” at the Store
Good Friends of Otto
$500 or more
Complimentary one-night stay in the Loft
25% discount on rental fees for community events, private parties, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Invitation for two persons and six guests to art exhibit previews and other member-only events. (Additional tickets for member-only events may be purchased at non-member price)
Occasional newsletters featuring “happenings” at the Store
Best Friends of Otto
$1000
Complimentary use of The Volland Store for an event, one day a year
Complimentary one-night stay in the Loft
25% discount on rental fees for community events, private parties, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Invitation for two persons and ten guests to art exhibit previews and other member-only events. (Additional tickets for member-only events may be purchased at non-member price) Occasional newsletters featuring “happenings” at the Store
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 and 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!
Julia Anderson Heather and Tom Beggs Lily Brooks
Carole and Tony Chelz Lorn Clement Kerri Cole Kitra Cooper
Tony Crawford Lynn Ewanow
Julie Hans Greg Hoots Mary Janssen
Vicky Jones Hal Jones Joyce Mathies Deb Mayer
Bob Meseke Rob Meseke Tony Meseke
Tom Parish Alyson Pickens Lee Rucker
Gary and Peggy Schultz Chris Spaw Nanette Stark
Tom Strongman
The Volland Store Fund is dedicated to cultural and educational programming and is registered with the Kansas Rural Communities Foundation, a 501c3 organization. All contributions are tax-deductible.
To donate by check:
Mail to:
The Volland Store
PO Box 144
Alma, KS 66401
Please make checks payable to KRCF and write The Volland Store Fund in the memo line.
To donate online:
Visit the Kansas Rural Communities Foundation
Select “The Volland Store Fund” in the drop-down menu at the bottom of the form.
photo by Lily Brooks
Your contribution is greatly appreciated.