Events
ASAE Youth Ranch Golf Classic
September 14
Chenal Country Club
11:30 a.m. registration and lunch
Register here or by contacting Mary Dandurand at 501-223-9188 or dandurand1@prodigy.net.
Country Christmas Craft Fair
The Ranch Country Christmas Craft Fair - December 5, 2009
Ranch Publications
Download the Winter 2009 Ranch Report
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Circle ‘N’ Stores and Youth Ranches Partner for “Open Hearts, Pump Up”
Circle ‘N’ Stores and Youth Ranches Partner for “Open Hearts, Pump Up”
BATESVILLE, Ark. (February 8, 2010) - Circle ‘N’ Stores are reaching out to help children at the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches during their Open Hearts, Pump Up annual Valentine’s campaign.
“Employees will be giving an all out effort between February 8 and February 14 at our Exxon stores to help children at the Youth Ranches,” said Carla and Mallory Nimocks of Circle ‘N’ Stores. “We believe it’s important to give back to the communities our stores call home,” they continued.
Customers can help by purchasing gas, of which a portion of the proceeds benefits the Ranches, or by making a $1.00 or more contribution.
“We appreciate this opportunity provided by Circle ‘N’ Stores and encourage citizens to help the children at the Ranches by participating,” said Sheriff Henard.
Fowler’s Honored at Children’s Award Dinner
Wallace and Jama Fowler Honored at Children’s Award Dinner, Event Raises More than 209K for Ranch
More than 500 supporters of the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches (the Ranch) gathered in the Peabody Little Rock Grand Ballroom the evening of November 12 to honor Wallace and Jama Fowler at the 14th Annual Arkansas Children’s Award Dinner, raising more than $209,000 for the non-profit organization.
The Children’s Award is given each year to recognize individuals who make outstanding contributions in creating better opportunities for Arkansas’ youth. Master of Ceremonies Governor Mike Beebe, the first Children’s Award recipient and long-time Ranch supporter, began the program by thanking all Ranch supporters and sheriffs in attendance and introduced current Rancher Shawndra (a minor identified only by her first name), who shared with the attendees details of how the Ranch has changed her life. (more…)
Ranch to Honor Wallace Fowler at Children’s Award Dinner Nov. 12
Wallace and Jama Fowler visit with Ranchers at the Youth Ranches headquarters in Batesville.
The Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches (the Ranch) will honor Arkansas business leader and philanthropist Wallace Fowler at its 14th Annual Arkansas Children’s Award Dinner November 12th at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock. (more…)
Golf Tournament Postponed to Oct. 26
Due to inclement weather, the Youth Ranch Classic at Chenal Country Club has been postponed to October 26. We hope that you’ll join on the Beard Den Course for 18-holes then. If you have any questions or would like to register a team, contact Mary Dandurand at 501-223-9188.
Youth Ranch Classic Set for Sept. 14 at Chenal
The Arkansas Society of Association Executives (ASAE) will host the 2009 Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches Golf Classic September 14 at Chenal Country Club in Little Rock. Proceeds from the four man scramble will benefit the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, a state organization that seeks to address, remedy and prevent child abuse and neglect by creating safe, healthy and permanent homes for children.
“Chenal Valley golf course, one of the premiere golf courses in the state, is graciously opening its doors to us and we are excited to be back there again”, says Mike Cumnock, CEO of the Youth Ranches. “The third annual Youth Ranch Classic is expected to have a great turnout this year as our supporters continue to grow, and we thank the ASAE for hosting this event.”
To register a team, visit the ASAE website or contact Mary Dandurand at 501.223.9188 or dandurand@prodigy.net.
Youth Ranches Honor Ross Whipple at Benefit for DeGray Lake Campus
Arkadelphia, AR (April 14, 2009) - More than 200 supporters of the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches (the Ranch) gathered in Ouachita Baptist University’s Pat Walker Center Tuesday evening to honor Ross Whipple with the 2009 Profile in Service Award, a recognition given annually to an individual making outstanding contributions to create better opportunities for today’s youth, particularly in South Arkansas.
A Message from Mike
Some days are so hectic that my morning prayer doesn’t happen until late in the day.
In my readings one day last week, I read with new eyes the passage in Isaiah 42 that refers to “ opening the eyes of the blind, setting captives free, and allowing those who live in dungeons to see light.” As I read those words, I was reminded of a young man who came to the Ranch after having been locked up under his house when he was a small child.