Derby City Colonels Louisville Chapter

Derby City Colonels Louisville Chapter The Kentucky Colonels is an independent, nonprofit organization with the purpose of aiding and promoting the Commonwealth and its citizens.

The Louisville Area Chapter of the Kentucky Colonels promotes its general mission to support charitable organizations and endeavors that serve our citizens while inspiring renewed engagement amongst fellow colonels residing within our chapter parameters. Membership to the the Louisville Area Chapter is open to anyone who has been commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel residing within a reasonable trav

el radius of its meeting location at 943 S. 1st Street, Louisville, Kentucky. The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels does not appoint or commission Kentucky Colonels. That can only be done by the sitting Governor of the Commonwealth. One recent Governor made this comment about the qualities he considered, “The name Kentucky Colonel has become synonymous with strength of character, leadership and dedication to the welfare of others. Just as Isaac Shelby declared his trusted militia members to be his Kentucky Colonels, I see in you those things that place others above self.”

To obtain a Kentucky Colonel Commission, a nomination must be submitted to the Governor. Click here to download an application: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Governor/KentuckyColonelCommission

06/09/2026

Join us tomorrow for Colonels 101! This is a great opportunity to meet fellow Colonels, network, ask questions, and become more engaged with the Honorable Order... All from the comfort of home. RSVP today at KyColonels.org/colonels101

04/14/2026

Join us tomorrow for Colonels 101! Meet fellow Colonels, network, ask questions, and become more engaged with the Honorable Order... All from the comfort of home. RSVP today at KyColonels.org/colonels101

Colonel’s working together to achieve the best possible outcome on helping others. All proceeds go towards the pantry re...
04/13/2026

Colonel’s working together to achieve the best possible outcome on helping others. All proceeds go towards the pantry renovation project.
Get your tickets today!
www.southwestcommunityministries.com

04/12/2026

We had a great time at Keeneland Race Course today with the HOKC. I believe they are going to do it again.

Hon. KY Colonel Sandra Breit does some amazing work helping people in need. Including showing up to volunteer at the KY ...
04/06/2026

Hon. KY Colonel Sandra Breit does some amazing work helping people in need.
Including showing up to volunteer at the KY Colonel’s Day of Service. Thank you Sandy for always supporting our community!

✨ Volunteer Spotlight: Sandy Breit ✨
On this Volunteer Appreciation Month, we wanted to showcase someone who shows up with heart.

From music and dance moves to moments of true care, she brings joy to every Mobile Pantry. But more than that, Sandy sees people, and goes above and beyond to make sure every neighbor feels valued.

💚 Sandy, thank you for turning service into community and kindness into action!
If you would like to get involved as well, please visit https://daretocare.org/get-involved/

Chapter President Col. Leanhart and Treasurer Col. Schneider had the pleasure of awarding three new Ky Colonels at the S...
03/30/2026

Chapter President Col. Leanhart and Treasurer Col. Schneider had the pleasure of awarding three new Ky Colonels at the Southwest Community Ministries Gala this past Saturday.
Congratulations to Melissa Miles, Casey Hibbs and Madison Ludwig

Spring Day of Service
03/21/2026

Spring Day of Service

03/10/2026

Help Southwest Community Ministries spread the word about 2026 Giving Back Gala!

Don’t fall for this scam
02/18/2026

Don’t fall for this scam

SCAM WARNING
HOKC Headquarters spoke with a Colonel this morning who’d received an automated call claiming that their “Kentucky Colonelship was being revoked due to misconduct.” They were directed to press a key "to dispute this.” This Colonel recognized this as a spam call.

We are sharing this because we know you treasure your commission as a Kentucky Colonel and don’t want anyone to get lured into whatever this caller had in mind.

Just hang up and mark the caller as spam. If it's a voicemail, mark as spam and delete the message.

02/13/2026

As a chapter we wanted to share this information with you. We hope you will register to volunteer supporting one of these nonprofits through the Kentucky Colonels Day of Service.

Follow this link to register
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E77799&id=250

At the end in the additional area box put Derby City Chapter when registering

Please note, this year we are piloting Friday, in addition to Saturday, for Louisville and Lexington to give more flexibility.



Friday, March 20, 2026

9:00am – 12:00pm local time

ChooseWell Communities/Americana Community Center (Louisville) - 20 spots available

God's Pantry Food Bank (Lexington) - 25 spots available

Neighborhood House (Louisville) - 10 spots available



Saturday, March 21, 2026

9:00am – 12:00pm local time

Action Ministries (Latonia) - 4 spots available

Child Watch Counseling & Advocacy Center (Paducah) - 4 spots available

Good News Home (La Grange) - 10 spots available

Helping Hand of Hope (Elizabethtown) - 6 spots available
Home of the Innocents (Louisville) - 10 spots available

New Opportunity School for Women (Berea) - 5 spots available
Owensboro Family YMCA (Owensboro) - 6 spots available

St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky (Erlanger) - 6 spots available

Yes Arts (Frankfort) - 6 spots available



Thank you for making a difference locally!

Gen.Kim Leanhart

President Derby City Colonels Chapter

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201 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Suite 109
Louisville, KY
40245

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