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10 Transformational ideas that will make
a difference in Rural Kansas
 
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1)  RURAL KANSAS: COME AND GET IT!   Bringing rural communities together as one entity to understand and promote Explorer Tourism.


2)  EXPLORING KANSAS  Series of DVD and internet projects to educate the public how to explore rural Kansas, what they'll find, and why it's important to do it.


3)  RURAL VOICES  A delegation of voices from each rural community to help solve issues that face them all.


4) POWER UP KANSAS The 20-40 year old Rural Voice will help strengthen rural Kansas from the ground up.


5)  WE KAN! BANK Connecting the needs of small towns with people who want to help.


6)  I KAN HELP!  Empowering individuals to contribute to the viability of Kansas communities.


7)  8-98 CLASSES  A chamber alternative answer to burnout in volunteer-led communities designed to teach every able-bodied 8-98 year old how to contribute to the town.


8) THE PUMPHOUSE Creating a place where people get information and motivation that can make a difference.


9)  GOTTA HAVE GROCERIES Enacting a new system to keep rural grocery stores in business.


10)  FEEDING THE MIND AND SOUL OF THE KANSAS SAMPLER FOUNDATION Perpetuating the good work.

 

These ideas come from the Kansas Sampler Foundation's view that a healthy social infrastructure in rural areas provide a solid base from which innumerable and sustainable organic developments can be launched.

  
WHY ARE THESE TRANSFORMATIONAL IDEAS NECESSARY?