Contact Information

Contact: Shane Fernan, Adjutant
Phone: (308) 440-0844
Email: shane.fernan@gmail.com

About Our Organization

Post #251 owns and operates the Legion Club Restaurant & Bar on the main highway in Arcadia. They also own and maintain the ball fields and facilities. They sponsor the Fall Festival celebration and are responsible for chairing and running most major events. They sponsor the Boy’s State representative from Arcadia High School. They also attempt to have local veterans march in all local parades and provide for military honors at numerous area funerals and various labor day events.

Volunteer Opportunities

They are constantly in need of dollars to maintain the Legion Club. They also spend significant dollars maintaining and keeping the ball field ready for play. Volunteer duties are plentiful in keeping up the ball field as well as the many committees for Fall Festival. All military honors and marching events are manned by volunteer military veterans and the Sons of American Legion.

Contact Information

Contact: Galen Dulitz
Phone: Rick: (308) 728-5733
Address: 925 S. 17th Street Ord, NE 68862
Email: parts46@hotmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/centralsanhillsalr

About Our Organization

We provide funds and personnel to the Ord Legion Baseball team, perform military rites for our deceased service men, assist with the High School’s Veteran’s Day program, set up for bloodmobiles three times per year, assist with the Valley County Health System Gala, perform memorial day services, and set up the avenue of flags three times per year. Our members serve on the board for the Veteran’s Club. We also support the Cornhusker Boys State program, the Junior Law Cadet program, and the Oratorical Contest for our youth. We also maintain the Vet’s Grounds north or Ord. We have 120 members at the present time and we meet the second Monday of each month at the Vet’s Club at 7:30 pm.

Volunteer Opportunities

To join, contact us at the phone numbers or email listed above or see any Legion member.

Contact Information

Contact: Barbara Dorsey
Phone: (308) 789-6367
Address: 47069 Hwy 70 Arcadia, NE 68815
Email: kdorsey@nctc.net

About Our Organization

Our Auxiliary Unit works year-round to promote, support and fund the legion and all Veterans on the local, state and national level. We send tray favors, monetary donations, and treats to the Grand Island home and medical center. Each year we sponsor a Junior girl to a week at Girls State. We also raise funds to help update and maintain the local Legion Club. Membership is open to any female descendant of a Veteran who meets criteria of service.

Volunteer Opportunities

Energetic workers are needed to continue our mission of service to our Veterans.

Contact Information

Contact: Virginia Bauman, President
Phone: (308) 728-3856
Address: Sharon Novosad, Treasurer 2604 K Street Ord, NE 68862

Contact Information

Contact: Blood Drive Volunteers: Amy Brown or Sheryl Koll
Phone: Amy: (308) 379-5974 or Sheryl: (308) 730-1225
Contact: Humanitarian/Disaster Volunteers: Michael Fleming
Phone: Michael: (402) 699-5652
Address: 2905 23rd Street Columbus, NE 68601
Email: Blood Drive Volunteers: amy.brown@redcross.org
Email: Humanitarian/Disaster Volunteers: michael.fleming2@redcross.org

About Our Organization

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​

Volunteer Opportunities

Blood Volunteer: Volunteers opportunities include contacting donors from a generated list to remind them of their appointment time or to schedule an appointment. This can be done from home or office and takes approximately one hour anytime during the week prior to the blood drive. This is also a great project for youth. Volunteers are also needed the day of the drives to help with activities and serve donors. A three hour shift is suggested but this is flexible depending on volunteers’ ability and desire. Ord Blood Drives are generally held at the Ord Veteran’s Club.

Humanitarian/Disaster Volunteer: Opportunities included can vary, based on the line of service you volunteer with. For example, Disaster Action Team trainees learn and respond to fires and disasters, providing blankets and care to those impacted. You can be trained to help in shelters, mass feeding and logistics in large scale disasters. Volunteer service volunteers help those seeking opportunities to find the right position for them. You can work to ensure volunteer satisfaction and engagement is being carried out. These are just a few examples, we also have volunteer needs in communications, data entry, and so much more. If you have a desire, we can help you find your Red Cross journey!

Contact Information

Contact: Kelli VanSlyke – President
Phone: (308) 202-0066
Address: PO Box 398 Arcadia, NE 68815
Email: kelli.vanslyke@gmail.com
Website: www.arcadiane.com

About Our Organization

The Arcadia Community Boosters…promoting Arcadia for over 40 years with Fall Festival shows, Christmas lights and Santa Claus, Easter activities, Centennial and Q-125 celebrations, community history books, music shows, welcome banners, school improvement projects, Fall Festival queen floats and many other projects which have contributed to the lifeblood of our community…with special emphasis on providing encouragement to our youth. We rely almost solely on your donations for all of the projects which we undertake. Membership is free and we currently meet on the 4th Monday of the month at the Arcadia Community Center at 8:00 pm.

Volunteer Opportunities

We always welcome new people to participate in leadership roles as well as provide man-power for ongoing projects. We do not maintain a membership list but currently have about 20 active participants at monthly meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at 8:00 pm at the Arcadia Community Building.

Contact Information

Contact: Ronda Armour
Phone: (308) 789-6626

About Our Organization

Our club was organized over 50 years ago. We take care of several small flower gardens in town. We have a plant, bake, and misc. sale each year – many in the community donate to our sale. This year it will be held May 9th from 8 am until we sell out. We have monthly meetings and discuss different gardening ideas.

Volunteer Opportunities

We welcome anyone to join. Most of our members are older and we could use help weeding in our little plots.

Contact Information

Contact: Jennifer Lewis
Phone: Kate: (308) 730-2880
Address: Main Street Gallery PO Box 4 North Loup, NE 68859
Email: jenniferlewis505@gmail.com

About Our Organization

Artissimos offers an opportunity for artisans to display their respective work, to participate in local and state judging, and to hone their skills. The community also benefits by being exposed to a variety of artwork. The club participates in community events, allowing the attendees “hands on” experiences.We are active in providing art opportunities for the area youth especially during the annual Summer Reading program and the Rod Run.

Volunteer Opportunities

All artists are invited to become members of the club. All genres are welcome including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, glass, pottery, etc. Visit the Little Windows Gallery in North Loup to view our ever-changing gallery.

Contact Information

Contact: Gerald or Ginny John
Phone: (308) 728-5690 or (308) 730-0690 or (308) 730-0905
Address: 81663 Hwy 70 Ord, NE 68862
Email: clipper@frontier.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Avenue-of-Flags-Ord-NE

About Our Organization

The Avenue of Flags is a wonderful project that displays over 250 deceased Veteran’s flags on several holidays throughout the year at the Ord City Cemetery. We are very pleased that the program has grown greatly with interest. With the completion of the new addition to the flag storage shed come other needs. We are now needing funds to complete the shed with paint and shelving as well as the purchase of another trailer to haul the increasing number of flag tubes. The Avenue of Flags is a worthwhile project. Each Veteran’s flag is displayed with their name on the binding of the flag and put in its special place of honor each holiday including Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Veteran’s Day. Many visitors and locals have commented on what a wonderful view it is to see them flying.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers may help by showing up and helping put up and take down the flags at the Ord Cemetery on the holidays. They are put up on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Veteran’s Day for those in the community to enjoy. Notification of times and dates for display are announced in the Quiz and on the radio. All help is welcome and encouraged.

Contact Information

Contact: Crystal Ramm
Phone: (308) 728-3299
Address: 1514 K Street Ord, NE 68862
Email: crystalramm@cccneb.edu
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cccordlearningcenter

About Our Organization

The goal of the Central Community College Foundation is to assist students by providing scholarships and supporting programs for Central Community College, including the Ord Learning Center (OLC). This is accomplished from support by donors through unrestricted, restricted and endowed gifts from various campaigns and events. Planned giving is a major focus of the Foundation which has helped build the deferred assets through the “Legacy Society” but will also generate increased dollars in the future on into perpetuity for scholarships and program support. The OLC provides access to higher education to the Ord Area. Students can access lecture courses from CCC’s main campuses via IP Delivery. Online courses, packet courses, workshops, business training, community development workshops, advising and career counseling are services available at the OLC. CCC partners with the Ord Area Chamber of Commerce, Valley County Economic Development Board, Valley County Community Foundation Fund, Valley County Hospital, local school districts and area businesses to provide educational activities at Valley County residents. An Advisory Board is being formed to obtain local input for desired educational programming for the area. The OLC is equipped with two classrooms, computer lab with ten stations, conference room, multi-purpose room and kitchen area. For a minimal fee, the facility can be used for business or educational purposes.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers in Ord and the surrounding communities assist with Career Discovery Day and other student programs each year. If you would like to volunteer or would like to know more, please contact crystalramm@cccneb.edu.

Contact Information

Contact: Gene Wray, Chairman
Phone: (308) 728-3244 or (308) 728-5071
Address: 1614 N. 28th Street Ord, NE 68862
Email: bev.smedra@ne.nacdnet.net

About Our Organization

Since 2002, the Central NE Farm Safety 4 Just Kids has educated over 3,000 local children through attendance at the Progressive Agricultural Safety Day in Ord, Nebraska. Our safety days teach youth about rural safety issues through fun, hands-on learning activities. By teaching youth safety and health information for our rural areas, we hope to prevent injury or death that could occur because of an accident. Central NE FS4JK is a non-profit program funded totally by the generous donations and volunteers who serve as presenters, group leaders and others giving of their time, talent and treasure. We know safety education is the best way to prevent accidents. You are invited to help us reach youth through our work within this organization.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed to help set up and take down presentation sites for the Safety Day. Volunteer group leaders are needed during the Safety Day as well as volunteer presenters to provide safety sessions to the children attending along with various tasks as needed. Call or email to learn how you can become involved with Farm Safety 4 Just Kids.

Contact Information

Contact: Jodi Sell
Phone: (308) 202-0025
Address: 145 N Hastings Street Arcadia, NE 68815
Email: unitetoknow@gmail.com
Website: www.unitetoknow.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UNITEtoKNOW
Instagram: www.instagram.com/unitetoknow

About Our Organization

In our vision to share truth through grace, encourage wholeness throughout relationship with Jesus, and stand in faith through His Word we focus completely on Uniting to Know Jesus Christ…in. everything. we do. God continues to prepare our core team and the other individuals He calls to be a part of the retreat lead teams in His timing. We recognize that God pulls together what we call “intimate tens” to lead the designing of each retreat. These intimate tens are a small team made up of ten or less individuals who are committed to meet at least one time a month solely for the purpose of focusing on Jesus in His Word, prayer and worship. We have discovered that as we unite with others we are led through a process that is found in Ephesians 4:11-16. These teams provide the components of the vision, hold the vision and aid in pulling together the smaller details of each retreat. Each retreat is designed to create a space in time for all those in attendance to meet Jesus in ways they have never done before. The FIFOM team serves with each retreat lead team and pulls together most of the logistical details for the entire retreat. As of now we know our calling is specific to Valley County, Nebraska but we do know that in His timing we will be uniting with individuals and organizations across the state and the country to design retreats.
Forged In Faith Oak Ministries is a Nebraska non-profit corporation and deemed by the IRS as a 501(c)3. We are governed by a five member board of directors who meet quarterly to hold the vision of FIFOM as well as make financial decisions and strategize how the vision will be implemented. Forged in Faith is always looking for ways to partner with area businesses and other non-profit organizations.

Volunteer Opportunities

Our volunteer needs arise when we are preparing for various events. We are all called to serve one another and we ask taht our volunteers focus on Jesus alone knowing that He is the one we serve and His love is what emanates while we serve others. If you are interested in being a part of Forged In Faith Oak Ministries lead team or serve at any capacity at an event we ask that you contact us via email.

Contact Information

Contact: Steffan Baker
Phone: (308) 728-7046 or (308) 730-0746; Fort Hartsuff: (308) 346-4715
Address: 82036 Fort Ave. Burwell, NE 68823
Email: pflco@frontiernet.net
Website: www.forthartsuff.org

About Our Organization

FOFH organizes, promotes, and funds historical and educational events held at Fort Hartsuff, including the annual Memorial Day firing of the canons by the Fremont Pathfinders, historical speakers, melodramas, musical and theatrical performances, star gazing, living history, and other educational programs and events. FOFH uses volunteers to help keep the park office open, answer phone calls from tourists, sell items in the park gift shop, including items stocked by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and items stocked by FOFH. All FOFH proceeds are used to help fund living history, programs, events, publicity, clean-up, and maintenance of the Fort and to maintain a website to promote the Fort. The website is used to inform members and public of Fort activities, FOFH meetings, share historically significant information relevant to the region and encourage tourists to visit Fort Hartsuff. FOFH also uses volunteers and funding to create and mend costumes, advertise the Fort, promote FOFH membership and provide and promote a multitude of activities relevant to the Fort and the Indian Wars period of American history. The group is currently working to keep the Fort open in the future – trying to find permanent funding to operate and maintain the park. Annual individual membership dues are $10.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are always needed for for a variety of grounds maintenance and promotion efforts for Fort Hartsuff.

Contact Information

Contact: Dahn Hagge
Phone: (308) 730-8133
Address: PO Box 56 / 129 South 16th Street Ord, NE 68862
Email: goldenhuskarts@gmail.com
Website: www.goldenhuskarts.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegoldenhusk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_golden_husk_theatre

About Our Organization

The Valley Performing Arts Theater, Inc. (VPAT), doing business as The Golden Husk is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. The vision for The Golden Husk Theatre is to create a hub for engaging creative resources, empowering community connection, and enriching quality of life. It is a place for people to enjoy sharing artistic experiences and celebrations. The VPAT Board invites people near and far to enjoy the exciting season of events at the Theatre including live performances, artistic workshops, movies, and community gatherings. The VPAT Board is pleased to serve the community by providing a space for people to build relationships, explore creative passions, and embrace arts and cultural experiences. The Golden Husk offers annual membership opportunities to support events and theatre operations.

Volunteer Opportunities

Join the Husk Events Team to share your artistic talents and passions to strengthen the local arts culture and support operations at the Theatre. There are diverse volunteer opportunities and needs during each season at the Theatre. Visit the website at www.goldenhuskarts.org to learn more about volunteer and membership engagement opportunities at the Theatre.

Contact Information

Contact: Trevor Lee
Phone: (308) 728-7875
Address: 1514 K Street, Ord, NE 68862
Email: trevorlee@ordnebraska.com

About Our Organization

The Greater Loup Valley Activities, Inc. (GLVA) is a 501(c)3 organization was formed to facilitate and fund activities and economic development in the Loup Valley area, including the City of Ord, Valley County and the communities and counties adjacent thereto. Located in Ord, Nebraska, a small, rural farming/ranching community with its nearest city of more than 5,000 inhabitants more than 80 miles away, GLVA’s roots lie in the origins of the Kiewit START and SEARCH Programs, which were community improvement initiatives for rural areas in the 1980’s. GLVA has facilitated and/or funded numerous successful projects and programs, including but not limited to: youth soccer, volleyball and football programming; a therapy pool and wing for the newly constructed Valley County Hospital; initiated and facilitated the process that established Valley County Economic Development, now a national model for rural economic development; furnishes the office space and two board member positions for Valley County Economic Development – this office space is also utilized by the Ord Area Chamber of Commerce, Valley County Community Foundation Fund and Central Community College’s Ord Learning Center; provided land for successful completion of several projects, including the newly constructed Valley County Health System and the 40-lot Rolling Hills Subdivision.

Contact Information

Contact: Susan Schauer
Phone: (308) 496-4348
Address: 80997 Hwy 11 North Loup, NE 68859
Email: heartlandyouthranch@hotmail.com
Website: www.heartlandyouthranch.org
Faceabook: www.facebook.com/heartlandyouthranch

About Our Organization

Heartland Youth Ranch is providing a place in our community for families to come and spend quality time together. They are able to experience ranch life and the responsibility of caring for a horse. We schedule sessions April through October involving work activities and teaching basic horsemanship skills. We are providing youth and families in our community and those that visit our community the opportunity to experience the horse-human relationship in a fun atmosphere. We are also scheduling “fun days” at the ranch where learning activities and games are planned throughout the afternoon and then a campfire and meal ends the day. Our mission statement: Encouragement for the child, Healing for the family, Empower the ministry, Caring for the equine is always our focus. We strive to build self-confidence in our youth, bring families together, share our love for God and care for the horses we are blessed with.

Volunteer Opportunities

See our website for volunteer needs and applications. Our current needs include horse trainers, landscape help, website design and updates, mentors and prayer team.

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 274 North Loup, NE 68859
Email: helpinghands@nctc.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/helpinghandsministrynl

About Our Organization

Helping Hands Ministry is a group of Christians dedicated to helping others in the name of Jesus. Our vision is to share God’s love by offering financial or practical assistance to those who are struggling with an unmet physical need. Practical assistance includes such tasks as yard work, snow removal, small carpentry projects and transportation needs. Financially we have assisted with medical bills, cost of medical equipment not covered by insurance, unexpected family emergencies including such things as travel and/or funeral expenses, utility and rental bills, adoption fees and groceries for holiday meals. All financial requests are reviewed. No cash is given directly to the applicant but goes to the source of their obligation. While we are based in North Loup, we work with individuals and families within Valley County and the surrounding area.

Membership & Partnership Information

Helping Hands Ministry is not affiliated with any church, denomination or other ministry. Membership is open to anyone wanting to see God’s love shared through serving others. All members are strictly on a volunteer basis and receive no compensation for their service.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities vary with each project.

Contact Information

Contact: Alison Garrelts – President
Phone: (308) 750-3953
Address: PO Box 296 Arcadia, NE 68815
Email: ali@nctc.net
Website: www.arcadiapublicschools.org

About Our Organization

The Huskie Educational Foundation is a non-profit corporation established to accept gifts for the benefit of the students of Arcadia Publish Schools. The foundation plays a vital role in increasing the educational opportunities. The Foundation consists of people, like you, who want to help young people succeed. A five person board oversees the management and disbursement of all foundation funds. All board members are volunteers and all donations go entirely to Arcadia Public Schools for the purchase of equipment and/or technology in the area designated by the donor. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Your contributions or memorials can be given to the area of education you choose and may be made in cash, securities, real estate, life insurance or personal property.

Contact Information

Phone: (308) 728-1222
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Karp-and-Krow-Club

About Our Organization

Karp & Krow exists for the practice, promotion and enjoyment of nature and the second amendment. The Karp & Krow facility offers fishing, archery, 300-yard rifle and pistol range, trap, skeet and sporting clays. The site also has six electric camper hook-ups (water is available with a 100-foot hose).

Contact Information

Phone: (308) 346-3393
Address: 807 H Street, PO Box 400 Burwell, NE 68823
Email: info@keeploupbasinbeautiful.org

About Our Organization

Keep Loup Basin Beautiful is a project of the Loup Basin Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council. If you would like to give back to your community, gain new skills and knowledge, help conserve the natural environment, add to your resume and contribute to a worthy organization, contact Keep Loup Basin Beautiful to learn more.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for secretarial volunteers (help with office work, filing, organizing and stuffing envelopes) education volunteers (help with school programs, environmental fairs, demonstrations, the occasional puppet show), community event volunteers (to staff information tables, haul recycling trailer, make community events more eco-friendly) and clean-up/beautification project volunteers (great for groups – help with park and roadside trash pick-us, planting flowers, collecting recyclables).

Contact Information

Contact: Trevor Lee
Phone: (308) 728-7875
Address: 1514 K Street Ord, NE 68862
Email: trevorlee@ordnebraska.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/newordpool

About Our Organization

Let’s Make A Splash is composed of a group of passionate individuals working to raise funds to replace the 1978 Ord city swimming pool. Learn more about the pool project and the Let’s Make A Splash committee on their Facebook page.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are welcome to attend regular committee meetings and to help with fundraising events and fundraiser campaigns.

Contact Information

Contact: Morley Koll, President
Phone: Jeff Boilesen, (308) 750-4734
Address: Morley Koll PO Box 187 Ord, NE 68862
Email: boilesen@cornhusker.net
Website: www.nebraskapf.com

About Our Organization

Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvement, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.

Membership & Partnership Information

Nebraska Game & Parks, The Environmental Trust and a growing list of corporate sponsors.

Volunteer Opportunities

We sponsor a youth mentor hunt, pairing up to 24 young hunters with a mentor for the day of learning and fun. We have done habitat restoration on public ground. This is financed by donations and our annual banquet.

Contact Information

Contact: Mark Knight, President
Phone: (308) 728-3293
Address: 81168 468th Ave. Ord, NE 68862
Email: knighttruck@frontier.com
Website: www.valleycountyfairgrounds.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/valleycountyfairgrounds

About Our Organization

The Loup Valley Ag Society oversees the Valley County Fair and helps to maintain and improve the fairgrounds facilities. These facilities are available for use during the year by various groups.

Volunteer Opportunities

All Valley County Fair Board/Loup Valley Ag Society members are also members of the Loup Valley Ag Society Foundation. They operate as a 10 member board.

Contact Information

Contact: Gaylord Boilesen
Phone: (308) 728-5627

Contact Information

Contact: Mike Hruby
Phone: (308) 730-2872
Address: 81031 467th Ave. Ord, NE 68862
Email: fussybear@hotmail.com

About Our Organization

The Loup Valley Old Iron Club provides a parade of classic tractors during the Valley County Fair and other community events.

Contact Information

Contact: Katie Davis
Phone: (308) 245-3135
Address: PO Box 99 North Loup, NE 68859
Email: loupvalleyveteransmemorial@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/loupvalleyveteransmemorial

About Our Organization

The North Loup American Legion Auxiliary Unity #285 is raising funds to create a memorial for all American Veterans past and present in downtown North Loup. It is our hope to create a beautiful and meaningful memorial to show honor and respect for Veterans in the Loup Valley Area. The North Loup Auxiliary Unit works year round promoting and assisting the American Legion and it’s mission of Service.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are encouraged and welcome in making this memorial a reality in our area. Thanks to many generous individuals we hope to make this happen in the coming year.

Contact Information

Contact: Agnes Janda
Phone: (308) 728-3843
Address: 905 S. 14th Street Ord, NE 68862
Email: Contact the Ord Township Library: director@ordlibrary.org

About Our Organization

For years the Plain Valley Extension Club has been providing the organizational detail for those who are less fortunate during the holiday season. Qualified residents of Valley County register with this group to receive gifts for their children along with food and clothing before Christmas.

Volunteer Opportunities

During the holiday season, the community can visit the Christmas Giving Tree located at the Ord Township Library to select an anonymous gift tag to purchase a child’s gift or make a cash donation to the club for food and clothing purchases. Volunteers are always needed during this busy time.

Contact Information

Contact: Barb Yrkoski
Phone: (308) 728-3621
Address: 420 Riverview Drive Ord, NE 68862
Email: bymnis@frontiernet.net

About Our Organization

Mid Nebraska Individual Services (MNIS) is a community based alternative for people with developmental disabilities. Community based services came about as the result legislation in the late 60’s mandating that people in the state institutes have community alternatives where they could learn skills that would enable them to live and work in their home communities – thus the birth of places like MNIS. MNIS incorporated in October 1970. The corporation covers 22 counties in south central Nebraska, has Adult Developmental Centers and homes in 8 communities within those counties. We serve approximately 450 people. In Ord, we serve 27 individuals. We teach such things as personal hygiene skills, community access, leisure time/recreational skills, communication skills, home management, socialization, money management, academic skills, health maintenance, motor skills and employment skills. Teaching occurs in home, at work sites or in our adult developmental center commonly referred to as the workshop.

Volunteer Opportunities

Our customers are always looking for mentors/advocates to assist them in attending community activities.

Contact Information

Contact: Katie Davis
Phone: (308) 219-0386 or (308) 245-3135
Address: 48986 808th Rd. Scotia, NE 68875
Email: davisfam@nctc.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthLoupScotiaCommunityTheatre

About Our Organization

We offer area residents an opportunity to be involved with theatre; from behind the scenes work to activity on stage. Several times a year, the NLSCT brings cultural experiences to our area through play productions and musical performances. NLSCT partners with Central Valley school for children’s drama activities to promote self-esteem.

Volunteer Opportunities

Currently, ten community members serve on the board. We always need directors, actors, and technical assistance with productions. We encourage anyone interested, even if you have little or no experience, to contact us.

Contact Information

Contact: Jim Craft
Phone: (308) 219-0178
Address: PO Box 5 North Loup, NE 68859
Email: gr8life@nctc.net

About Our Organization

We are an international service organization with a dedication to assisting the visual or hearing impaired, fighting Diabetes, cornea and other organ donation for those needing transplants. We are also involved with youth services, community improvement and we support many other service opportunities within Valley County. We also provide Mobile Screening Unit Services to help detect sight, hearing, and blood pressure/blood sugar data without charge so problems can be identified early. Everything we do benefits others in many ways. Our local club currently lists 35 active members, both men and women, who work together to make a true difference in the lives of others and throughout our community.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are all volunteers…whether it is cleaning up the roadsides, helping poverty-stricken children obtain much needed eye glasses, hosting fundraisers to benefit some specific need, providing uniforms for the local little league, helping with the Halloween Party or helping erect new playground equipment or pouring concrete in the park. We welcome others who want to make a difference.

Contact Information

Contact: Larry White
Phone: (308) 219-0297
Address: 48211 Paider Rd. North Loup, NE 68859
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/North-Loup-Popcorn-Days

About Our Organization

The North Loup Popcorn Association organizes and supports Popcorn Days in North Loup, Nebraska. The event features a parade, talent show, carnival, games, antique tractor show, lots of free popcorn and more! The organization is always in need of additional volunteers willing to give their time and talents to keep this long standing tradition alive in Valley County. Generations of families enjoy Popcorn Days each year!

Contact Information

Contact: Dough Smith
Phone: (308) 728-3331
Address: 820 South 16th Street Ord, NE 68862
Email: dougsmith@ordps.org
Website: www.teammates.org

About Our Organization

TeamMates is a one to one school-based mentoring program that matches caring adults with youth. The goal of the progam is to see youth graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education. To reach this goal, youth meet one hour per week with a caring adult who serves as a mentor. Mentors are volunteers from the community who have dedicated themselves to making a difference in the life of a young person. Mentors give youth a sense of hope, purpose and vision. TeamMates Mentoring Program has been around for more than fifteen years and there are thousands of young people participating in the program. The mission of TeamMates is to positively impact the world by inspiring youth to reach their full potential through mentoring. Core values include commitment to youth, safety, integrity and trust and inclusion. The Ord-Arcadia TeamMates Chapter is organized with a board of directors, a program coordinator and building site coordinators at each school to support mentee/mentor matches. Matches meet at school one hour per week and participate in a variety of group activities and parties throughout the year to enhance the mentoring relationship. Youth are also offered post-secondary education support through advising assistance and local and state scholarship programs.

Volunteer Opportunities

The chapter welcomes people who would like to investigate volunteering as a mentor, serving as a board member and/or assisting with current projects and activities. Each year the chapter sponsors activities to celebrate all matches and to raise money to support all local activities.

Contact Information

Contact: Kristina Foth, Assistant Director
Phone: (308) 728-7875
Address: 1514 K Street
Email: kristinafoth@ordnebraska.com
Website: www.ordnebraska.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ordnebraska

About Our Organization

The Ord Area Chamber of Commerce works to sustain our quality, retain our youth and grow our county-wide community. The Chamber of Commerce focuses on the growth and development of our local businesses, business education opportunities, youth entrepreneurship and youth retention programs, community promotion and other efforts that benefit Valley County. The Chamber of Commerce also spearheads Small Business Saturday shopping promotions and WinterFest activities.

Membership & Partnership Information

Ord Area Chamber membership is based on the type of business or organization. Individuals are also welcome to become members as a way to support the Chamber’s mission and greater good of the community. Membership rates and benefit can be found here. The Ord Area Chamber of Commerce partners with many local, state and national organizations as a way to offer enhanced benefits, programs and resources for Chamber members and the Valley County community. A complete list of 2017 Chamber members can be found here.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Chamber Board of Directors serve three year terms. Board members must be a representative from a business or organization that is a member of the Ord Area Chamber of Commerce. Other representatives from Chamber businesses or organizations are welcome to serve on Chamber committees. 2018 committees include E-Commerce & Online Marketing, Ambassadors, Business Retention, Expansion & Workforce (BREW) and Community Events. Contact the Chamber office to learn how you can get involved.

Contact Information

Contact: Marilyn Winkelbauer or Mike Jackson
Phone: (308) 730-0865 or (308) 750-2760
Address: 81781 Hwy 70 Ord, NE 68862
Email: mm.wink@hotmail.com or ejackson82@hotmail.com

About Our Organization

The Ord Area Food Pantry serves Valley County and the periphery of surrounding counties. Customers who qualify can use the pantry once per month. The Pantry is open every Thursday from 1:00 – 4:00 pm and from 5:00 – 7:00 pm the third of each month. Customers are asked to bring their own boxes if possible. There are “on call” volunteers available for customers unable to come on Thursdays. Recently the Pantry expanded their services to include outer winter clothing for all ages.

Membership & Partnership Information

The Ord Area Food Pantry is affiliated with the First United Methodist Church in Ord.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are in need of volunteers to help distribute food at the Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is open every Thursday from 1:00 – 4:00 pm and on the third Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

Contact Information

Contact: Matt John
Phone: (308) 730-1061
Address: 1305 L Street Ord, NE 68862
Email: mattjohnbowfish1@yahoo.com

About Our Organization

The Ord-Elyria Ducks Unlimited chapter hosts an annual banquet in Elyria on the last Saturday of January.

Membership & Partnership Information

Regular membership is $35.00 per year. A sponsor membership is $250.00 per year.

Volunteer Opportunities

Members are always welcome and volunteers are always needed to assist with the Annual Banquet and the youth mentor hunt that is collaboratively offered by Pheasants Forever.

Contact Information

Contact: Dan Petska
Phone: (308) 728-7941
Address: Ord Flagpole Project P.O. Box 96 Ord, NE 68862
Email: daniel.j.petska@usps.gov

About Our Organization

Several years ago, a group of men, some of them veterans, had a vision of seeing a large flag flying over the City of Ord. The group formed a committee and identified a good location for such a flag. They then began raising the necessary funds. In 2005, a 150 foot flag pole was erected and the first flag (30 x 60 ft.) was raised. The committee continues to have fundraising activities annually so new flags can be purchased. The committee volunteers their time to help with fundraising and to raise and lower the flag. Due to the size of the flag, this is not an easy task. Since the flag is located in the Ord City Park, the Flagpole Committee formed a partnership with the City of Ord. The City of Ord established a separate account for this project and all donations and expenditures are run through this account. The funds are audited on an annual basis.

Volunteer Opportunities

The committee encourages people to become involved in their annual poker run that is held every June. Volunteers are also utilized to put up and take down flags.

Contact Information

Contact: Mary Sevenker
Phone: (308) 730-0744
Address: 521 South 23rd Street Ord, NE 68862
Email: rm7ker@citlink.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Ord-Golf-Club

Contact Information

Contact: Kathy Waldmann
Phone: (308) 728-5505
Address: 320 North 19th
Email: waldmann@frontiernet.net
Website: www.ordps.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OrdPublicSchools

About Our Organization

The goal of the Ord Public Schools Foundation is to develop and maintain program focusing on the highest level of educational excellence for the students and the entire community.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Ord Public Schools Foundation consists of a nine member Board of Directors.

Contact Information

Contact: Kristi Hagstrom, Library Director
Phone: (308) 728-3012
Address: 1718 M Street Ord, NE 68862
Email: director@ordlibrary.org
Website: www.ordlibrary.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Ord-Township-Library

About Our Organization

The Ord Township Library Foundation exists to secure support for the long-term financial needs of the Ord Township Library beyond the means of public funding. By working to ensure a sustainable library, the Foundation Board realizes its vision of supporting every persons’ relationship with their library and their access to information and tools to succeed in life.

Volunteer Opportunities

Needs include monetary or in-kind donations for funding of programming and services, including gifts of grain, estate gifts, and/or endowment gifts. The Library Foundation recognizes library donors through engraved plaques that are publicly displayed once established giving levels are met. Giving levels are cumulative and note donations equaling $1000; $2500; or $5000 and above.

Contact Information

Contact: Dave Ference or Dave Setlik
Phone: (308) 728-5515/(308) 730-1111 or (308) 728-5421
Address: 182 K Street Ord, NE 68862 or 47218 Comstock Rd. Ord, NE 68862
Email: dference@esu10.org

About Our Organization

The Ord Young Farmers are an educational organization. We meet from December through April once or twice a month. Our meetings include ag topics of educational value to our members and to the public.

Volunteer Opportunities

Membership is open to anyone in the agricultural field, age 18 years or older. There is no cost to join.

Contact Information

Contact: Patti Robertson
Phone: (308) 728-3014
Address: PO Box 226 Ord, NE 68862
Email: robertson@danacole.com

About Our Organization

The Planned Giving Council is organized to educate the professionals and public of the area in the options and benefits of charitable giving. The council also established a list of non-profit and public organizations available to accept donations from the public.

Volunteer Opportunities

The council, upon request, presents to groups and the public from sources within or outside of the organization. Membership is made up of area professionals and the general public. Membership dues have not been requested in many years.

Contact Information

Contact: Shawn Owens
Phone: (308) 202-0043

About Our Organization

The RKD Thunder Motorcycle Club hosts the annual Poker Run around Labor Day. The funds are then donated to a local organization, individual, or cause.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you would like to get involved, call the number above.

Contact Information

Contact: Peg Klanecky, Coordinator
Phone: (308) 728-5436
Address: 206 N 16th St. Ord, NE 68862

About Our Organization

Senior Classics of Valley County prepares noon meals Monday through Friday for people in the community. They also prepare approximately 40 meals for meals-on-wheels and pick-ups from the center. Delivering meals-on-wheels helps keep senior citizens in their homes. If they are recovering from an illness or surgery and cannot prepare their meals, Senior Classics prepares and delivers them. They also have daily card clubs and play Bingo on Tuesday nights. The center is available for rent for all occasions.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities include helping in the kitchen from 9:00 am – 1:00 p.m.

Contact Information

Contact: Kari Scheideler
Phone: (308) 728-5389
Address: 527 N. 20th Street Ord, NE 68862
Email: k.l.scheideler@gmail.com
Website: sites.google.com/site/ordstmarysschool
Facebook: www.facebook.com/St-Marys-School-OrdNE

About Our Organization

St. Mary’s School Endowment serves the educational community of St. Mary’s School in Ord. It purchases iPads, computers and tech gadgets to help our students stay competitive with their learning and to keep students engaged and excited. New tools have also been purchased to assist students who have special educational, emotional or physical needs within our school.

Contact Information

Contact: Jason Moudry, President
Phone: (308) 730-0513
Address: PO Box 56 Ord, NE 68862
Email: synovationvalleyleadership@gmail.com
Website: www.synovationvalleyleadership.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SynoVationValleyLeadershipAcademy

About Our Organization

SynoVation Valley Leadership Academy (SVLA) inspires, creates and innovates powerful impacts and perspectives among SVLA Change Agents creating sustainable leadership for individuals, families and communities. The adult academy runs from September through April each year. Over 125 people from Valley County and surrounding areas have participanted in the program. SVLA participants have been inspired to launch a new business, get involved in civic and non-profit organizations and pursue their best life after being a part of the SVLA curriculum. A youth curriculum is also offered for Valley County students in 8th grade. SVLA provides a wonderful way to connect with people interested in leadership growth and community impacts.

Contact Information

Contact: Dahn Hagge
Phone: (308) 730-8133
Address: 129 South 16th Street PO Box 56 Ord, NE 68862
Email: vccommunityfoundationfund@gmail.com
Website: www.ordnebraska.com/give/valley-co-community-foundation-fund AND www.nebcommfound.org/give/valley-county-community-foundation-fund
Facebook: www.facebook.com/VCCFF

About Our Organization

During the 2019 Big Give, the VCCFF will be featuring the Vibrant Future Fund (Unrestricted Endowment). Your contribution to the Vibrant Future Fund will ensure permanent funding for Valley County to support numerous community development programs and empower the VCCFF to initiate new programs, projects and granting to meet the evolving needs and opportunities of our area! You may also choose to contribute to the Geweke Youth Endowment, the HomeTown Competitiveness Endowment (HTC) or the General Account. All contributions are tax deductible as the VCCFF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization as an affiliated fund of the Nebraska Community Foundation. The VCCFF works to build a vibrant community by focusing on dynamic leadership development, igniting innovative entrepreneurs, engaging passionate youth, strengthening our philanthropic culture and initiating progressive partnerships. Since 2011, over $180,000 of endowment payout funds and general account funds have been reinvested and leveraged in Valley County as community grants to support Arts and Cultural Experiences like Missoula Children’s Theatre, Leadership Growth Programs including SynoVation Valley Leadership Academy, Entrepreneurship Development including ESI Camp, Youth-Alumni-Newcomer Attraction programs and Community Philanthropy including Veterans Day Program and Memorial Walls, renovation of ball fields, the Ord Swimming Pool and more in all Valley County towns.

Volunteer Opportunities

The VCCFF welcomes all people who care about Valley County to become engaged as community leaders, donors and volunteers. A volunteer Fund Advisory Committee works to build awareness of the benefits of local philanthropy including planned giving and conduct the business of the VCCFF. The Fund Advisory Committee meets monthly at The Golden Husk on the first Wednesday of the month. There are many volunteer opportunities within the VCCFF. We currently have representatives from sub-accounts and members at large serving on our Fund Advisory Committee. New members are welcome. We also need volunteers to help us complete the diverse projects and programs we facilitate and support.

Contact Information

Contact: Trevor Lee
Phone: (308) 728-7875
Address: 1514 K Street Ord, NE 68862
Email: trevorlee@ordnebraska.com
Website: Economic Development Page

About Our Organization

Over the past 16 years, Valley County Economic Development has facilitated 120+ business start-ups, expansions and transfers, supported local wellness and recreational opportunities, engaged and retained area youth, addressed issues important to local businesses – from workforce recruitment and development to business planning, launched housing development efforts in order to provide quality housing for community members and newcomers and formed valuable partnerships with local, regional and state-wide organizations to maximize our impact in Valley County. VCED has facilitated and often financed the transition of dozens of small businesses throughout Valley County, recruited businesses such as Green Plains, Shopko Hometown, Trotter Event Center, Cobblestone Inn & Suites and worked closely with the City of Ord to move wellness projects forward such as the planned Ord Aquatic Center.

Membership & Partnership Information

In addition to donations received during The Big Give, the Valley County Economic Development Board solicits tax deductible sponsorships each winter.

Volunteer Opportunities

Valley County Economic Development board members are appointed from the following organizations: Valley County, GLVA, City of Ord, and the Ord Area Chamber of Commerce. Volunteers are always welcome – contact the VCED office to learn how you can get involved.

Contact Information

Contact: Eulalia Edwards or Phyllis Clement
Phone: Eulalia: (308) 728-5895, Phyllis: (308) 728-5811, Second Hand Rose: (308) 728-3385
Address: 1537 M Street Ord, NE 68862
Website: www.valleycountyhealthsystem.org/ways-to-give/auxiliary

About Our Organization

The VCHS Auxiliary directs the activities of Second Hand Rose, the local thrift store in Ord. All items in the thrift store are donated and all profits benefit the Valley County Health System where needed.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are always needed to help at Second Hand Rose. If you would like to help, contact Phyllis Clement at (308) 728-5811.

Contact Information

Contact: Becky Ries
Phone: (308) 728-3011
Address: PO Box 321 Ord, NE 68862
Email: foundation@valleycountyhealthsystem.org
Website: www.vchs-foundation.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ValleyCountyHealthSystemFoundation

About Our Organization

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to continue to ensure high quality healthcare and health programs in Central Nebraska by supporting Valley County Health System. The Foundation is in place to ensure there is access and availability of healthcare for patients and communities served by Valley County Health System through philanthropic giving. The Foundation Board is made up entirely of volunteers, and our mission is to seek, receive and administer donations and gifts for the sole benefit of Valley County Health System.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are always needed and welcomed for our Annual Gala in January or the Annual Golf Tournament in July.

Contact Information

Contact: Jeanette Koelling
Phone: (308) 728-5456
Address: c/o VCHS Foundation PO Box 321 Ord, NE 68862
Email: jkoelling@ordps.org
Website: www.vchs-foundation.org/child-development-committe
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vchschilddevelopment

About Our Organization

The VCHS Child Development Committee is made up of parents, educators, professionals and healthcare providers. The mission of the committee is to make a positive difference in the lives of young children in Valley County. We give bags to families from Valley County when they have babies. The bags are full of educational information, books and educational toys. We sponsor the Kids Fair, Family Literacy Night, Ord North Pole Express, and a variety of family oriented activities. We provide educational information to the local newspaper.

Volunteer Opportunities

We always can use volunteers to help with events, including the Kids Fair, or to serve on our committee.

Contact Information

Contact: Janet Jones
Phone: (308) 728-3433 or (308) 730-2070
Address: PO Box 101 Ord, NE 68862
Email: janetjon67@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Valley-County-Historical-Society

About Our Organization

The mission of the Valley County Historical Society is to “preserve and display the heritage of Valley County for future generations.” This includes Arcadia, Elyria, North Loup and Ord. The Valley County Museum protects the history of the early settlers of tis area in written and visual form. We have such books as “View of the Valley,” “Trail of the Loup,” Arcadia’s “Laughter and Tears,” “1885-1978,” and “Scratchtown.” The books contain lots of information on the early history of Valley County. We also have the 1973 Centennial newspaper that has several sections on Valley County history up to that time. Ord is “Home of Evelyn Sharp,” Ord Aviatrix. There is a complete sections about her in the museum. Evelyn earned her pilot’s license at age 15 and was killed in a crash serving in as a WASP in WWII.

Membership & Partnership Information

Financial membership contributions are tax deductible. Individual Membership: $15/year, Couples: $20/year, Lifetime Membership: $100, Businesses/Organizations/Communities: $30. Life insurance, bonds, CDs and beneficiaries are also accepted.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed to help with events and fundraisers as well as give new ideas in maintaining and monitoring the museum when open.

Contact Information

Contact: Doug Durre
Phone: (308) 728-7088
Address: PO Box 68 Ord, NE 68862
Email: doug@ordchurch.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/valleycountyministerialassociation

About Our Organization

The primary purpose of the VCMA is to glorify Jesus Christ, to afford all Christian ministers of Valley County the opportunity for fellowship and to share in Christ’s mission through the expression of Christian unity. Activities include Sunday worship services at Valley View Senior Village (1:30 pm) and Grandview Assisted Living (2:30 pm), a non-resident assistance program, which helps people in need who are traveling through Valley County and a weekly Spiritual Corner article in the Ord Quiz.

Volunteer Opportunities

Any Christian minister who is currently serving a church in Valley County is eligible to join the VCMA.

Contact Information

Contact: Dahn Hagge
Phone: (308) 730-8133
Address: 129 S. 16th Street PO Box 56 Ord, NE 68862
Email: vccommunityfoundationfund@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebiggivevalleycounty

About Our Organization

The Valley County Philanthropic Partners group was created as a means to bring local charitable organizations together. This committee gives nonprofit organizations the opportunity to share resources and ideas, align fundraising events and campaigns and promote charitable giving as a unified body for the greater good of the county-wide community. The Valley County Philanthropic Partners also coordinate the 24-hour day of giving, The Big Give to Valley County.

Volunteer Opportunities

VCPP volunteers usually meet on the second Wednesday of each month at the Central Community College Ord Learning Center (1514 K Street, Ord). If you would like to get involved, feel free to call, email or talk to any member.

Contact Information

Contact: Kristina Foth
Phone: (308) 728-7875
Address: 1514 K Street Ord, NE 68862
Email: kristinafoth@ordnebraska.com
Website: www.visitvalleycounty.com

About Our Organization

The Valley County Tourism Advisory Committee works to promote the businesses, natural attractions and amenities in Valley County. The Tourism Committee publishes a regional travel guide and promotes the community on a state and national level.

Volunteer Opportunities

Tourism Advisory Committee members are appointed by the Valley County Supervisors and serve a three-year term. The committee welcomes anyone with a passion for tourism development to attend their meetings and join their efforts.

Contact Information

Contact: Dan Spilinek
Phone: (308) 728-3368
Address: 47592 Tower Rd. Ord, NE 68862

About Our Organization

The Valley Harmonizers is made up of a group of volunteers that provide entertainment within the community. Donations are accepted during the annual concert which are then donated back to the community and a scholarship fund has been set up for high school students.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Valley Harmonizers are always looking for volunteers and male singers.

Contact Information

Contact: Gary Garnick
Phone: (308) 728-7736
Address: PO Box 112 Ord, NE 68862
Email: glgarnick@hotmail.com
Website: www.ordcarclub.com62

About Our Organization

The Valley Rods Unlimited Car Club was organized in the spring of 1975. The club has hosted an annual car show on Father’s Day weekend for over 30 years. Club members have participated in Honey Sunday fundraising, the state highway trash pickup program, sponsored model car contests for youth and judged the annual Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby competition. In 2010 the club purchased a former Standard Oil station with the intent of cleaning up the property and restoring the station to appear as a vintage gas station that was common in most rural Nebraska communities over 50 years ago The club has been affiliated with the National Street Rod Association since 1975. The NSRA was formed in 1970 to promote the hobby of street rodding.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you would like to get involved, feel free to call, email, or talk to any club member.

Contact Information

Contact: Elton Zimmerman
Phone: (308) 390-3183
Address: 1138 N Street Ord, NE 68862

About Our Organization

Our group is responsible for placing flags around town during Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day and helping with functions at the Ord Veteran’s Club. We also assist communities with parades by carrying the flags, provide Honor Guard for funerals and other activities as needed, provide relay races and fun activities for children on July 4th in the park, and support area blood drives. Our membership consists of veterans of a foreign war. We meet on the 3rd Monday at 7:30 pm at the Vet’s Club.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Veterans of Foreign Wars group is always in need of volunteers willing to help with activities and work at the Veteran’s Club for special events.

Contact Information

Contact: Richard Bilka
Phone: (308) 728-3029
Address: 816171 466th Ave Burwell, NE 68823
Email: mrskosentowski@aol.com

About Our Organization

The organization is a not-for-profit fraternal benefit society, which was formed in 1897 to serve the needs of the Czech and Slovak immigrants. The lodge is positioned to deliver meaningful community services to the area. They support food banks, shelters, veterans and victims of natural disasters. The members, through volunteering, supplement the social services provided by overburdened government agencies, serving children, the elderly, veterans, the underprivileged and others who need help. They recycle, volunteer at local senior centers, contribute to deceased members memorials, contribute to local food pantries, send contributions to local fire departments, hold an annual Memorial Day service (the Sunday before Memorial Day at the National Cemetery), honor the veterans that attend and serve lunch to all those who attend. During an annual craft fair, they give away two bicycles to children who attend. National Hall is available for family reunions, receptions and dances. Belonging to the lodge can provide a social outlet as well as the opportunity to give back to the community.

Membership & Partnership Information

Membership is open to anyone who is supportive of the purpose of the Association who purchases a WFLA life insurance or fixed annuity product. As a member you have the opportunity to work with a group of volunteers who collectively serve the needs of others in our community.

Contact Information

Contact: Diane Spilinek
Phone: (308) 754-5660
Address: 1272 Alexander Ave. Elba, NE 68835
Email: dianespilinek@yahoo.com

About Our Organization

The organization offers insurance and annuity opportunities to any age. The group meets monthly at the North Loup Cafe on the second Sunday of the month at 11:00 am. They participate in various volunteer opportunities in the surrounding areas including Join Hands Day, Valley County Fair Parade and youth activities including a bike/trike giveaway annually. The group focuses on fraternalism and youth. New members are welcome!