Quarterly e-newsletter                             January/February/March 2017

Dear GCSB Heritage Club Members,

Happy 2017! Hope you had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with your family and friends!  
 
Kim Heiland of GCSB and Rhonda Huggins of New Opportunities with the GCSB Heritage Club food pantry donations.
We would like to thank everyone who donated mittens, hats, gloves, scarves and/or non-perishable food items. We delivered more than 180 items to the New Opportunities in Guthrie Center and 3C's (Children's Clothes Closet) in Panora.   
 
Please take the survey in this newsletter to find out how we can better serve you. Everyone who takes the survey will be entered for a chance to win a $25 Travel Certificate! 

Remember to check our website for all the latest information about GCSB Heritage Club and other upcoming bank events.
 
Warm Wishes for the winter months ahead!
Kim & Vicki

Guthrie County State Bank will be closed for the following holidays:
January 16, 2017 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 20, 2017 - President's Day
1st Quarter Social Event

Refreshments will be served and questions asked and answered in our GCSB Heritage Club Open Forum on February 7, 2017 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the Barnett Room at Guthrie County State Bank in Guthrie Center. We'd like to hear your questions, concerns and ideas on how we can make GCSB Heritage Club better, including communications, activities and services. 
Click here to take this four question, three minute GCSB Heritage Club survey so we can better serve our members. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered for a chance to win a $25 GCSB Heritage Club Travel Certificate.

Were you a recent winner in our Shop, Swipe & Win! debit card promotion?
More than 50 Guthrie County State Bank customers had almost $6,600 in debit card transaction paid for by us during the holidays and all they did was use their debit card! Watch our newsletters and website for future promotions.

Introducing EMV in 2017
We're excited to offer our customers increased peace of mind when using your GCSB Visa debit cards through the rollout of EMV cards in 2017. Click here to learn more!

THANKS FOR CELEBRATING WITH US!

Thanks to everyone who attended our social event at the Lake Panorama National Resort & Conference Center. We can never say enough about John Dinnebier and his staff, they are outstanding! Also, a big thank you to Chris Helm (music teacher), Lexi and Madison (students) from Panorama High School Choir for sharing their beautiful voices!
Nana's Naughty Knickers
 
Twenty-seven GCSB Heritage Club members enjoyed a day in Amana by shopping, having a family style lunch at Ox Yoke Inn and then enjoying the comedy, Nana's Naughty Knickers at the Old Creamery Theatre. Good food, many laughs and a great time was shared with the group.
New Year's Resolution: Simplify Gift Giving
If you want to simplify gift giving for friends & family in 2017, we have the solution: GCSB Heritage Club Travel Certificates! They are available at both locations and have a two-year expiration date from the date of purchase. Perfect for those who love to travel!

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THE MONEY BAG = $200 
Congratulations! Jeanette Sheeder was our winner. She took home the $250.00 jackpot on November 17 just in time for her Christmas shopping! We'll start 2017 with a $200.00 money bag at our February 7 social event.

DOOR PRIZE WINNERS
Lucky door prize winners at our November 17 social event at the Lake Panorama National Resort & Conference Center were: Marlene Sunds, Carolyn Griffith, Barbara Saltsgaver, Ronda Hafner, Robert Klever and Tom Quinlin.
UPCOMING GCSB HERITAGE CLUB TRIPS

If you are interested in any of these trips, email us at
heritageclub@gcsbank.com
or call Kim at 641-332-2218 or Vicki at 515-979-5127.  Check our trip itinerary page on the website for more details!
 
MYSTERY TRIP - May 8 - 10, 2017
An exciting mystery adventure has been planned to an area many of you may not have traveled to before. Please join us for a fun filled mystery trip. Renae Lane and travelers from Security Savings Bank, Farnhamville, IA will be joining us. $495.00 per person double occupancy with $100 deposit due March 1, 2017. Balance will be due on April 1.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - June 8, 2017
Mark you calendar for this day trip to the Old Creamery Theatre to see the hit rock n' roll musical inspired by the electrifying true story of an actual Sun Records recording session with stars Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Watch for more information on this fun day trip on our website and next newsletter.

WASHINGTON'S WATERWAYS AND NATIONAL PARKS - JUNE 22 - 30, 2017
We're still looking for travelers, so don't delay and call us today!
Don't miss this nine-day trip to Washington State and visit Butchart Gardens in Victoria, Canada. We'll see the LeMay-American Car Museum, Space Needle, Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park and many more beautiful sites! We will be flying from Des Moines to Seattle, Washington, spending five nights in Tacoma and three nights in Port Angeles. View the itinerary here. 
 
SHADES OF IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 7, 2017
Adventure to the many beautiful northern and southern areas of Ireland and kiss the Barney Stone! We will visit Dublin, Kilkenny (Blarny Castle) and Waterford where we'll visit the House of Waterford Crystal and much more. Click here to view the itinerary. Don't miss this amazing trip! The cost of this 13 day trip is $4,779 (early bird discount good until March 26, 2017) which includes 18 meals, 11 breakfasts and seven dinners. This price increases by $100 after March 26.