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March 12, 2026
The Kansas Sampler Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located near Inman.
Our mission is to preserve and sustain rural culture. We do this by educating Kansans about Kansas and networking and support rural communities.
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Pulling Up Another Music Stand
In anticipation of the We Kan! Conference coming up, the theme of Creating the Choir continues to percolate. Communities of the Future™ do not come from the same few voices talking to each other. They grow when new voices are welcomed into the conversation, or choir if you will. Sometimes that means inviting someone younger. Sometimes it means listening to someone whose background or experience looks different from our own. Sometimes it simply means asking a quiet neighbor what they think. Creating the choir is not just singing louder but making sure more voices have a place in the song.
-Karly Frederick
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We Kan! Conference is sold out! Thursday, April 2 - Meridian Center, Newton. Theme: Creating the Choir.
We're excited to explore ways to create "the choir" in our communities - singing the praises of what is good where we live. Learn about how we can invite future community members to be rural by choice, and expand the ways we invest in the places we love. More details here.
The We Kan! Conference on April 2 is sold out and the Pre-Conference on April 1 is sold out. Join the waitlist here.
Can't attend, but want to sponsor? Sponsor through the registration link or talk to Simone or Karly!
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Level Up Kansas
Helps Kansans find educational opportunities for high demand career fields that will help them level up their lived with better employment options and financial opportunities.
Learn more here.
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Navigating Rural Health Together: The Kansas Center for Rural Health is hosting a series on social determinants of health in rural Kansas, featuring conversations with researchers and community partners on water access, broadband, and transportation solutions. Past recordings of session are available as well! Register here.
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Musical Bike Adventure: Way to go, Marion County! This clever event uses what the community already has, Flint Hills scenery, local music, and good food, to create a bike ride that brings people to town while celebrating both the landscape and the arts. More details and registration is here.
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Dynamics of Donor Development:
The Sunflower Foundation, in partnership with others, is offering a free five-part virtual series called The Dynamics of Donor Development for Kansas nonprofits. The sessions will cover building a culture of philanthropy, making a case for support, donor advised funds, discovery conversations, corporate giving, and researching prospective donors. Learn more and register here.
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U.S. 250 Resources: Celebrating 250 years of the United States means we have a lot to celebrate! Checkout the Celebration America 250 in Kansas monthly calendar! Keep up on all things America' 250th for Kansas here.
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Kansas Tourism 101 Workshops: Kansas Tourism is hosting free Tourism 101 workshops across the state to share resources available through their office and provide a refresher on using the TravelKS.com Extranet. Register to attend a session near you.
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Smith County Memorial Hospital Fitness Court: Wellness isn’t a number, it’s a lifestyle! The Fitness Court Studio at Smith County Memorial Hospital meets you where you are. From simple seated movements to balance work, stretching, and strength training, this space is designed for every stage of life. See it in action!
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Well Done, Miltonvale!
Miltonvale welcomes folks near and far to join them in helping Miltonvale thrive. The Discover Miltonvale website brings together all parts of their community.
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Kansas Department of Commerce Grants:
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Care and Wellness Conference: This event brings together Kansas early childhood professionals, mental health providers, and families to focus on mental health and special healthcare needs. Learn more.
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Harvest Your Brand Workshop: A workshop for farmers and local food producers focused on building a strong brand and marketing strategy by helping participants craft their story, develop their brand look, and plan website and social media outreach. Register here.
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Invention Program Comes to Kansas Schools: Make48 helps schools bring hands-on innovation learning into the classroom. Eligible schools can offer the Make48 Innovation Experience at no cost, where student teams work together to design, prototype, and pitch solutions to real-world challenges while building creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Learn more here.
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Fair Housing Trainings for Property Management Professionals: For fair housing month, join the U.S. Housing Consultants for two virtual trainings that cover the basics of the Fair Housing Act.
April 7th or April 28th.
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Kansas Health Coalition Academy: The Kansas Health Coalition Academy is a cohort learning experience for emerging health coalitions and local leaders, featuring eight sessions of practical skill building, shared learning, and support to help turn good ideas into action. Applications are required and spots are limited. Application is here.
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Clyde In Action: Check out the great work at Clyde in Action in Clyde with their Village Green, an interactive green space!
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Mid-Continental Restoration: A Kansas-based company that repairs and preserves buildings, specializing in historic restoration, masonry repair, and extending the life of structures across the Midwest. Connect with them here.
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Walk Kansas: Walk Kansas is an eight-week statewide challenge through K-State Extension that encourages people to move more, build healthy habits, and track their activity as they virtually “walk” across Kansas. Register by March 22.
| | New addresses: The general Kansas Sampler Foundation address remains: 978 Arapaho Road, Inman, KS 67546 but if you want to send something directly to the new executive director Simone Elder, send to 2504 Road Q, Tribune, KS 67879. Her phone is 785.626.0666. | |
| See previous Tidbits: The February We Kan! Tidbits was full of excellent information. | | |
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Kansas Sampler Foundation Board of Directors: Lea Ann Seiler, Hanston, president; Stacy Barnes, Greensburg; Luke Mahin, Courtland; Dave Procter, Manhattan; and Lissa Sexson, Weskan.
Staff: Simone Elder, Leoti, director; Karly Frederick, Lyons, We Kan Program Director; Monica Frye, McPherson Explore Kansas Program Director; Marci Penner and WenDee Rowe, Inman, special assignments; Amy Sallee, Hutchinson, bookkeeper.
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