Mission Statement:
Our mission is to ensure long-term funding for infrastructure maintenance/upgrades, economic development, beautification, communication, and enhanced activities and business development as a public benefit for residents and visitors in the greater Glendo Wyoming community in support of the community Strategic Plan.
Keep Glendo Great is a 501c3 non-profit. 100% of funds donated go to the causes we support and zero for overhead- Click Donate to make a difference or scan QR code to support.
For any questions please contact:
- Keep Glendo Great, PO Box 66, Glendo, WY 82213
- Chairperson: Greg Burke, 307-220-6494 or gjburke2020@gmail.com
- To view meeting minutes please scroll to the bottom of the page.
Accomplishments achieved since inception in May of 2024
Three committees were formed to support the Strategic Plan (Steering, Events and Tourism (includes communication, business development), and Beautification involving about 25 greater Glendo community volunteers. The steering committee meets four times a year. The Events and Tourism Committee (ETC) meet monthly. The Beautification Committee (BC) meets as needed.
The ETC is self-funding and has supported events like Glendo Days and the Fly-in, thanks to initiating new events like the winter Icebreaker tournament, Fall Festival at the school, the Governor’s Cup fishing tournament, Bunco nights, and most recently the 4th of July fireworks. The ETC has been our most active and successful committee with great energy and innovation.
The ETC purchased over 60 acrylic table top sign holders and Lacy Brooks has made bi-monthly signs for the ETC to place in these holders in businesses around the town. We thank the Town for printing these signs that showcase events from all over town including park activities.
Jane Bekelja of the ETC initiated the Glendo Post privately to communicate news within community.
The ETC involved town businesses and residents to decorate their businesses this past winter with themed monthly decorations.
The ETC is always exploring new ideas and will be looking at some new events as well as seeing how they can participate in the 250th anniversary celebrations like the Tour de Platte bike race planned for next May.
Wrote 14 grants totaling $60,000 in 2024 and received six approvals totaling $19000 to fund tennis court repair, resurfacing, and added pickleball option with equipment, repair of basketball court, five flower pots and flowers (thank you Town for watering), and pocket park improvements (currently on hold).
So far in 2025, we have written 21 grants totaling $300,700 in support of a pre-school teacher funding, senior center cook, senior center meals on wheels program, community center build out, three local events, 3000-gallon fire tender, basketball court resurfacing and striping, and beautification of the I-25 Welcome to Glendo entrance sign. $31,000 has been approved, and the balance is pending an answer. More funding is being eyed for other beautification projects, and some newer bleachers and a pit toilet or bathroom for the rodeo arena. As the community center is built out, KGG will write grants to support the build out.
The BC purchased five planters and flowers (thank you Town for placing the pots, watering the flowers, and removing one dead tree) and planted the flowers. We thank the Town for removing the faded Platte County Main Street signs.
The BC trimmed the downtown trees of dead and low branches, trimmed suckers several times, and removed or trimmed weeds at the front entrance sign twice.
The BC spruced up the old grocery store by removing a large overgrown tree at the SW entrance, trimmed weeds and grasses, and removed trash. They also removed the worst of the peeling paint though the building paint still looks like a Holstein.
KGG has supported the Town in bringing large granting sources like the MAP that can fund water/sewer improvements. KGG relies on the Town to handle water/sewer/infrastructure improvements for the strategic plan.
KGG has partnered with the Platte County Chamber, PCED, Wyoming Business Council, and the Wyoming Grants Management Office to find grant sources and stay on top of opportunities that support our strategic plan.
KGG is grateful to the town for providing $200 so we can access the nationwide Grants Portal with access to many granting opportunities. This was especially helpful with the fire tender grants and will be invaluable for historic and future beautification requests.
KGG is willing to write narratives to allow our many older buildings to be put on the National Historic Register, which can help secure grants for building improvements.
KGG is willing to support any new initiatives that will meet the strategic plan and improve or enhance the lives and businesses of the greater Glendo community.
We feel the results speak for themselves.
Projects Still Needing Funding:
Remaining $25,000 for 3000-gallon fire tender
$1000 for striping of basketball court at school
Permanent $50,000 annually for pre-school teacher
$1500 annually for school supplies
$5000 for meals on wheels funding for the senior center
$50,000 for finishing touches to the new community center
Sponsorship of upcoming Tour de Platte bicycle race May 2025
Down Town Banners- The Reason Why-
Keep Glendo Great Tourism and Events Committee Minutes
Events & Tourism Meeting Minutes 10/6/25
Events & Tourism Meeting Minutes- 8/18/25
Steering Committe Meeting Minutes- 4/17/25
Glendo Events & Tourism Meeting Minutes 4/21/25
KGG- Steering Committee Meeting Minutes- 1/16/25
Keep Glendo Great Events Committee Meeting Minutes- 10/21/24
October 7, 2024- Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
September 24/24 – Events and Tourism Meeting Minutes
August 26th Meeting Minutes
WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT RECIPIENT
Meeting Minutes- 8/5/24
Events & Tourism Meeting Agenda- 5/20/24
Keep Glendo Great- Events & Tourism Meeting Minutes- 2/12/24
Keep Glendo Great- Events & Tourism Meeting Minutes- 3/18/24
Keep Glendo Great- Events & Tourism Meeting Agenda: March 18th-
How to Play Bunco | Complete Game Tutorial for Any Siz Group (gameonfamily.com) Bunco Night @ Kim’s Family Restaurant @ 5:00- Burgers & Beer- 6:00 Game Begins- All Ages Welcome- $10 entry fee- 20% donated back to Glendo School:
Open House @ Glendo Town Hall- February 2nd – 2-5pm. Open House tomorrow! (mailchi.mp)
Keep Glendo Great- January 2024 Update: Find Below: Please Read Thoroughly:
WE’RE BACK! Updates, strategic plan and a call to action (mailchi.mp)
Events and Tourism Meeting Minutes- 1/22/24
Events and Tourism Meeting- 1/22/24- Agenda:
Update January 2024- WE’RE BACK! Updates, strategic plan and a call to action (mailchi.mp)
Keep Glendo Great Tourism and Events Meeting Minutes:
https://mailchi.mp/e77b5e381001/keep-glendo-great-meeting-notes-from-june-8876944?e=1a1d267574
https://mailchi.mp/ff6570b644aa/keep-glendo-great-meeting-notes-from-june-8874444?e=1a1d267574
https://mailchi.mp/0bbba9bc7ec7/keep-glendo-great-meeting-notes-from-june-9?e=1a1d267574
https://mailchi.mp/eca9df73548c/keep-glendo-great-meeting-notes-from-june-8878692?e=438b304b98
| Committees (THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING!) |
| These are initial ideas from the meeting where the committees were formed: Don’t forget, if you have any ideas, reply to this idea and we’ll create a whole section of this newsletter devoted to YOUR ideas: If you would like to be added to any committee or have any questions, concerns or comments please contact us at the following: Kelly Jones @ kellyametz@gmail.com Lacy Brooks @ lacy.brooks@platte1.org 1. Communication — Members: Kelly, Tianna, Lacy, Jill This committee will keep all people involved updates with regular email updates and explore additional options, like setting up social media accounts and/or text alerts. This committee will work closely with every other committee on making sure regular updates are provided. We will work closely with town council, who already does a great job of communicating and providing updates. We do have a website in the works, but more to come on that due to price. 2. Beautification — Members: Dave, Bob, Julia B, Bonnie, Bob S., Jane Clean up Main Street – how can we raise funds to clean upside streets or rally the community to clean up shop? Decorating with flowers instead of trees – the trees will ruin the sidewalks. Call for volunteers to mow vacant lots and spruce them up. Repaint buildings that need freshened up – ask local artists to consider murals across those vacant buildings. Clean up and advertise as people are coming off the highway.Wyoming welcome signs. Metal wind spinners downtown – contact local artists about showcasing work in high traffic areas holiday décor neutral string lights that could be used year-round semi-annual dumpster day. Ask volunteers to man a dumpster a few times a year to monitor what is or isn’t allowed to be thrown away provide resources on what local trash rules are (i.e. the dump being free for County 8 plates) 3. Outreach & Funding — Members: Bob, Susan, Heather Advertisements and sponsorships from local businesses Community revitalization grants Donations from the community sales on merchandise (i.e. shirts, hats, etc.) 4. Infrastructure — Members: (Dan, Kathy W., Larry, Kelly B., Daryl M., Dave A. Infrastructure needs lots of money for new and ongoing infrastructure issues. To that end, an infrastructure committee is needed which could be part of number 4 strategic goal or possibly a separate goal. Lighted signs at local businesses pulling people inBetter helicopter landing location at the airport 5. Support local business — Members: Doc, Greg B., Tianna, Deb B. Advertise more about what local businesses can provideProvide more directories of all the businesses in the areaWorking in league with the communication team to find advertising dollarsLinks to menus 6. Tourism & Events — Members: Jane, Greg, Mike, Hope, Bonnie, Tianna, Doc, Heather, Deb, Michelle, Jackie Glendo Days revamp: Holiday events: Ca shows: Outdoor activities – tournaments, hunting, etc. Challenges: Farmer’s Market |