Charles Chandler and Dianne Taylor traded corporate airline jobs and the hustle of the Dallas-Fort Worth area for the rural living and outdoor adventures of White Cloud.
“Fly fishing brought us here,” said Dianne. “We had already been coming here to fish, so we decided we wanted to retire up here.”
Dianne and Charles quickly immersed themselves in the community. Their interest in fly fishing led to kayaking, hiking, and a love of the North Country Trail. “We got involved early on when we came here and through that we developed a community of friends,” said Charles.
As they got involved in different local projects, Charles shared, “everywhere I turned, I saw these little signs: ‘donated by Fremont Area Community Foundation.’” Charles learned more about the Community Foundation, joined our community development committee, and now serves on our Board of Trustees.
He and Dianne also decided to create a fund here centered on natural resources and the environment.
“I don’t think there’s a better place to put our money,” said Charles. “The Community Foundation is a place that allows us to be our better selves. We know that when we’re not here, the Community Foundation will still be here and continuing to grow. This is a legacy investment we’re making.”
