Cheyenne County Kansas Community Foundation
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CHEYENNE COUNTY KANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
About Our Board
The CCKCF Board Members are people from the Cheyenne County community who care about the future of our communities. If you are interested in volunteering for CCKCF, talk with any board member or email us at [email protected].
Executive Board Members
Amy Hendricks
Board Chair
Cheyenne County is a wonderful place to settle down and raise a family and I am proud to call this place my home. I want to give back to my community by investing in our county's future and I hope to do so by being on the CCKCF board. Careful planning and building a strong foundation now can help make a bright future for all of Cheyenne County and its residents.
Dara Carmichael
Vice Chair
I have enjoyed being a part of the Community Foundation, and watching it grow from the original vision. Together we have built community endowments, addressed needs through grantmaking, including scholarships; and provided leadership on key issues. I encourage others to be part of this vision.
Betty Petersen
Secretary/Treasurer
Cheyenne County has been home for nearly 40 years. Opportunities in Cheyenne County are endless, and with the help of the foundation, great things are happening. Being a part of a vision to secure the future and to help the communities prosper is a rewarding experience. I appreciate the opportunity to assist in the development of Cheyenne County.
Board Members
Carla Lampe
I joined the St Francis Community Foundation Board in 2007 and have been a part of many changes. It's an honor to serve, establishing CCKCF as an important part of our communities. My vision is working to build a strong foundation and leave a solid legacy for generations to come.
Tim Burr
I was approached about being on the foundation board, and the timing and the situation seemed right for me. I believe we have all the qualities to contribute back to our communities, and this is an opportunity for me to do so.
Michael Raile
I am excited to be a part of CCKCF because it is meaningful way to give back and help strengthen the community care about. I'm looking forward to supporting local initiatives, collaborating with others who are passionate about making a difference, and contributing to the long-term well-being and growth to the area.
Cliff Leach
Having grown up in Cheyenne County and returned "home", I want to do my part to encourage the next generation to return "home". I feel CCKCF will play an important role in making Cheyenne County a "home" to come back to!
Keshia Walden
Being born and raised in Northwest Kansas, I understand the importance of supporting and sustaining our rural communities. Having called Cheyenne County home for the past seven years, I am eager to give back by serving on the Cheyenne County Kansas Community Foundation board. I look forward to helping our community continue to thrive and honoring the dedication of those who have worked so hard to make Cheyenne County what it is today.
Mila Bandel
CCKCF is an organization dedicated to its community, and I am truly excited to serve on the board. I look forward to bringing community involvement, strong leadership, enthusiasm, and a deep sense of pride to my role. I am committed to helping uphold the organization’s values and making a meaningful impact for those we serve.
Jessica Matthies
In my life I have lived in many places. Cheyenne County has won my heart. I am the new director for the foundation. I cannot wait to see how many lives are impacted by the work done here at CCKCF.
Meet Our 2025 Interns
Emeritus Board Members
Carl Werner served on the Community Foundation board since its inception and has been through the organization through all of its changes. He served USD 297- St. Francis Public Schools for the majority of his lengthy career as an educator and administrator. Carl's love of education and the USD 297 school system is what prompted him to establish the St. Francis Educational Foundation Fund. While Carl retired from the school and CCKCF board in 2020, he is forever an honorary member of our board.
James Milliken was one of the first board members to join the Community Foundation board after its initial incorporation in 1988 and served on the board through all the name changes until his death on May 15, 2021. Jim was always proud that he and his wife, Ruth, called St. Francis home and raised their children here. He considered himself a farm boy and set up his shingle as an attorney in St. Francis after being encouraged by Bob Alsup. He believed in working to preserve and enrich the Cheyenne County KS community as a way to give back for the life the town provided for his family. Jim and Ruth walked the talk and gave generously in time and money to their "home" town. The St. Francis New Generation Fund and the St. Francis Educational Foundation Fund were both very special to him, and he was thrilled to see those endowment funds grow during his lifetime.
Learn about our latest
community projects.
All age inclusive playground coming soon to the St. Francis Court House Park.
