Chase County, NE Volunteer Chapter
Chapter President
Carrie Terryberry
308-882-2906
Our Mission
The Chase County Chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge educates students and teachers about the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship, inspiring them to preserve and advance our freedoms.
Our Vision
The Chase County Chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge envisions an America where the rising generation loves their country and understands, values, and defends its founding ideals.
Who We Are
The Chase County Chapter was founded in 1974 by Nancy Weir. She was inspired to start the chapter from the experience her son and friend had at a student leadership program at Freedoms Foundation in 1973. Since then, nearly 400 students and 90 chaperones have been sponsored by the chapter to attend an educational program at Freedoms Foundation. The legacy continues with chapter activities throughout the year conducted to support the student trip to Valley Forge.
Students
Thousands of students from across the country have obtained a greater understanding and appreciation of American history and civic responsibility through Freedoms Foundation’s Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program.
Learn about democracy, the judiciary, the political process, founding documents, and the free enterprise system through innovative workshops and historical site visits that allow you to encounter our nation’s past, present and future. During your residential stay, you will also build leadership skills, engage in civil discourse, and identify how you can positively impact your community.
The Chase County Chapter sponsors students to attend the Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program and travel to Washington DC. If you or a student you know is interested in applying for the March 7-10, 2024 program, please contact the chapter at lesley.nordhausen@gmail.com.
Teachers
Expand your teaching repertoire with fresh, new resources and obtain direct access to prominent American history scholars and thinkers. Experienced by 14,000+ educators worldwide over five decades, Freedoms Foundation’s accredited seminars and history workshops provide compelling discussions and immersive site visits. These dynamic in-person seminars underscore the relevance of our Constitution and American history for your students.
Energize your students’ discovery and preservation of their freedoms through your own renewed sense of civic purpose.
All applicants are eligible for full scholarships once accepted.
Upcoming Events
Chapter Awards
Annually, the Freedoms Foundation and its Volunteer Chapters recognize exemplary civic achievements through its National Awards Program. Guided by an independent panel of expert jurists, the National Awards Program honors the exceptional efforts of individuals, organizations, and schools that promote or personify the ideals of responsible citizenship.
Get Involved
If you want to make a difference in the Community of Imperial, become a member of the Chase County Chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. For nearly 50 years, our chapter, as part of Freedoms Foundation’s nationwide network of volunteer chapters, has brought the message of engaged citizenship and leadership to hundreds of thousands of Americans, students, teachers, and ordinary citizens. We encourage you to join us to help promote the ideals of our national heritage.
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Chase County, NE Donations
Supporting America’s first principles of freedom is essential to ensure future generations understand and cherish the blessings of liberty. With your donation, the Chase County Chapter will reach even more young people from the area with the truth of America’s unique past, its promising future, and the liberty for which it stands. Help us prepare the next generation of leaders.
Please send all donations made out to:
The Chase County Chapter of Freedoms Foundation
PO Box 823
Imperial, NE 69033