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businesses, and organizations to invest in
strengthening the community, enhancing
knowledge, and expanding cultural appreci-
ation. To this end, the foundation sponsors
numerous programs and community
events, including “What’s Brewing?,” schol-
arship programs, and the arts, including
the annual Picnic in the Park and art shows
throughout the year. The Foundation was
established in 1998 as a 501(c)(3) non-
profit organization.
Executive Director:
Kristi Steber
President:
Gail Merritt
Vice President:
Gary Goodman
Phone:
541-447-6909
E-mail:
Scholarships given (2012):
$23,000 to 23
students
Net assets:
$1,002,759
Volunteers:
Yes
Crook County Historical
Society
Membership in the Crook
County Historical Society is
open to all people interested
in the history of Crook County.
The Society runs and man-
ages the Bowman Museum,
located on the corner of Main
and Third streets. They also
organize several field trips to
local historical sites and
sponsor potlucks and busi-
ness meetings several times
a year. The Society sponsors
the Pioneer Picnic in August
and the Past Pioneer Queens’
Dinner in February.
Contact:
Gordon Gillespie
Location:
A.R. Bowman
Museum, 246 N. Main Street
Phone:
541-447-3715
Volunteers:
Yes. Contact
Brittany Osborne.
Crook County Kids Club
The Crook County Kids Club is a non-
profit organization dedicated to improving
the future of Crook County by bringing the
community together to support the kids of
Crook County, and to help them grow into
responsible adults. The club provides pro-
grams that assist with character develop-
ment, health and life skills, and planning
and implementing community service
learning projects for children in kinder-
garten through eighth grade. The CCKC is
open daily after school and on non-school
workdays for engaging and enriching activi-
ties. Full-day programs are available for
spring break and summer.
Director:
Ashley Thrasher
Location:
Cecil Sly Elementary School,
Ochoco Elementary School, and ICE Middle
School program located at the upstairs in
Cecil Sly music room.
Phone:
541-447-7661
Volunteers:
Yes
Crook County Little League
The Crook County Little League season
begins each year in April. Signups take
place in January and February.
T-Ball:
Coed 5-6
Coach Pitch:
Coed ages 6-8.
Softball:
Minors are for ages 9-11;
Majors are for ages 9-12, and Juniors are
for ages 13-15.
Baseball:
Minors is for ages 8-11, Majors
is for ages 9-12, and Juniors is for 12-15.
CCLL is operated by an elected board of
volunteers.
Contact:
President Linda Neasham
Phone:
541-419-3413
Website:
cclittleleague.org
Volunteers:
yes
Crook County United Fund
Crook County United Fund serves
Prineville and Crook County. In 2010-11,
they funded 19 non-profits, all of whom
provide services to the residents of Crook
County.
President:
Donna Mohan
Treasurer:
Mike Mohan
Phone:
541-447-3299
Membership:
5
Volunteers:
Yes
Crook County Quilt Guilds
Classes are offered for different aspects
of quilting. Quilters gather to complete
quilts. The group is involved in the hospice
auction, Relay for Life, and donates quilts
and pillows for cancer patients. The guilds
host an annual quilt show the weekend of
the Crooked River Roundup at the Crooked
River Gym.
Morning Guild:
Mondays from 9:30 a.m.
until noon
Location:
Crook County Library
Broughton Room
President:
Kathie Leonard
Phone:
541-447-8247
Prineville Evening Guild:
Every second
Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Crook County Library
Contact:
Kallie Lunn
Phone:
541-447-7671
Email:
Crook County Radio Control Club
Chartered in 1985, the club exists for
the promotion of Radio Control Airplanes
with free instruction and help for interested
beginners of all ages.
The club has a 600-foot runway for its
members located at the top of the grade
south of Highway 126 on Baldwin Road
Meetings:
The second Tuesday of each
month at 7 p.m.
Location:
Crook County Fire and Rescue
Contact:
Al Hensen
Phone:
541-406-0060
Membership:
14 (all ages)
Crook County Republican
Central Committee
Republicans for the better-
ment of the community and
the nation. The group meets
monthly on the second
Thursday of the month.
Chair:
Ken Taylor
Location:
North Main Street
at Calvary Baptist Church
Meetings:
Second Thursday
of the month.
Phone:
541-280-5800
Crook County Rodders
This is a group of car enthu-
siasts who welcome all who
have an interest in cars. There
is no requirement that you
own a classic car to become a
member, just that you have an
interest in cars. They welcome
members of all ages.
The members help support each other
and have fun enjoying what the classic car
world has to offer. Members participate in
several car shows throughout the year
including the Annual Cruise to the Center of
Oregon show held every year in September.
They enjoy local as well as distant outings.
They participate in campouts, dinners, par-
ties, barbecues, and much more.
Meeting:
The first Wednesday of each
month at 7 p.m.
Location:
Prineville Fire Hall
President:
Tom Tomlinson
E-mail:
Vice President:
Wanda Frisby
E-mail:
Website:
Membership:
100+ family memberships
Delta Kappa Gamma, a Sigma Chapter of
Delta Cappa Gamma International
The group consists of a teacher sorority,
and any ladies in the teaching profession
The Central Oregon Patriots participate in a local parade.
