Background

Ak-Sar-Ben Friends is a grassroots organization that supports the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben’s mission: To build a more prosperous Heartland where communities can flourish and every child can succeed.
It accomplishes its mission through community enhancement, Heartland development, and youth enrichment. Ak-Sar-Ben Friends brings together people and communities to support community grant scholarships, grants to communities to support local initiatives, and heartland 4-H youth through the 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction.

Membership

Your membership in Ak-Sar-Ben Friends supports the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben tradition of providing thousands of dollars in college scholarships. In addition, it will help fund the community grants programs in Nebraska and Western Iowa. Other benefits include nominating community leaders for annual Ike Friedman awards, receive invitations to Ak-Sar-Ben activities including River City Roundup, the Ak-Sar-Ben Friends annual  meeting, the Coronation Ball and the Purple Ribbon Auction.

Memberships are offered at $15 for Youth (up to age 19), $25 for Friend (2 adults), $50 for Sustaining (2 adults), and $100 for Patron (2 adults).

To become a member of Ak-Sar-Ben Friends click here to download a membership brochure or to receive one by mail please click here (sudmanne@aksarben.org) to leave your address.