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Greetings!
I’m happy to present the third edition of the 2019 “From the Vault” newsletter. Happy Reading!
As you may recall, as 2018 was coming to a close, I invited everyone in our First Keystone Community Bank family to participate in an initiative called
CONNECT For Kindness
. We exhibited deliberate kindness to our customers, our colleagues, our communities, and even to ourselves. I am proud to report that we were wildly successful with 100% participation of our employees. We benefited in so many ways, including being able to support local food banks at the holiday season.
We then began to build on Kindness with another CONNECT initiative and this time it was all about LEARNING.
I know that our employees are our most valued resource and I support their growth. I am committed to helping to develop and enrich our employees’ lives and careers through learning. Not only do we want employees to grow by their own learning, I believe they have a lot to offer by teaching others. I chose learning for our second CONNECT project because I believe that learning and teaching will enhance our connections with each other, continue to break down silos, build on our commitment to kindness, and improve our communication skills as well.
Over a six-week period, we all focused on learning. During the first two weeks, employees focused on their own branch offices and departments. During weeks three and four, each department or branch taught something to their colleagues throughout the Bank. In weeks five and six, we educated the community, and vice versa. Employees were encouraged to teach and learn topics that are closely related to banking and also encouraged to have a little fun.
Some examples of what we learned: How banks make money – in easy to understand language; how to manage email effectively and tame your Inbox; and, how to request a free credit report and the importance of doing so.
Departments learned about each other as we followed the path of a loan from application through closing and retention, or as someone named it, “A Loan is Not Alone”. We learned about each of the job responsibilities in our Accounting and Finance departments and a little bit about the people behind those jobs. To help everyone more easily relate to each other across our 90 mile market span, each branch office created a short video introducing thei
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location and employees to the rest of the Bank.
When it came to our communities, we learned about the mission of local organizations like Salvation Army and SMILE; conducted seminars for realtors; completed a banking presentation at the YMCA; presented “What It’s Like to Be a Banker” for Career Day at a local elementary school; and provided information on identity theft and building credit to college students.
As I mentioned, our employees were encouraged to have some fun with this project, and of course, they did. We developed a “Millennial Dictionary”, and a sequel especially helpful to post-Millennials; we learned how to not look like a tourist in New York City; how to decorate cupcakes like a professional baker; and someone even created a song playlist to keep us motivated throughout our 6-week learning journey.
To sum it up, at First Keystone Community Bank, we are committed to individual and professional growth by encouraging a habit of learning, which will help us as individuals and as a bank. Throughout our 6-week project, we learned, we connected with each other, we continued to be kind, and we had a little fun doing it!
Here at FKCB, we are building and improving our culture, beginning with KINDNESS and LEARNING. These two initiatives, together with what’s coming next, will continue to fuel our success at First Keystone Community Bank.
We will be launching our next CONNECT project soon and I’ll share the details with you in our next “From the Vault” newsletter. In the meantime, I hope you have a wonderful summer!
Warmest Regards,
Elaine
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APPS TO HELP YOU PLAN ACTIVITES SO YOU HAVE THE BEST SUMMER EVER!
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We all have the same goal in mind for the summer and that is to fill our days with fun and memorable summer activities.
We have found some apps that we think will help you do just that and make it easier for you to find popular things to do in Northeast PA this summer.
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This app can help you find your next favorite trail. Whether at home or on the road, find your perfect hike, bike ride, or trail run with the
Alltrails App
. You can filter by length, rating, and difficulty level. Easily find dog or kid-friendly trails too.
Browse hand-curated trail maps as well as trail reviews, photos and activity recordings contributed by a community of hikers, mountain bikers, trail runners and more.
Use map overlays to see community geotagged photos. View waypoints from an active community of 10 million AllTrails users.
With over 75,000+ trails and help from 10 million explorers, this app can help you create endless memories.
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Recreation.gov App
This app will help you Discover Incredible Camping Destinations.
The
Recreation.gov App is your on-the-go solution for finding camping destinations all over the United States. Return to your favorite spot or find a new one by searching for the location that's right for you.
Search thousands of campgrounds, review personalized recommendations, view photos & maps, easily compare campsites, check real-time availability & site information and book your ideal campsite.
You can also
visit their website where you can access tools and resources to chart the course for your next getaway or dream vacation.
Discover new experiences, historic landmarks, and outdoor escapes right down the road or across the country. From camping, hiking, and horseback riding to wildlife viewing, monument tours, and ranger-led activities – you can find it on Recreation.gov!
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ParkAdvisor App- RV Parks & Campgrounds
This
ParkAdvisor App was developed to help people find great RV Parks in North America (USA, Canada, Mexico). Completely FREE with NO ADS. Commercial RV parks are sorted by rating and can be viewed in list mode. If you zoom in far enough, you will see gas station, rest areas, stores, etc.
Compared to similar applications, this app uses local databases, so it works much faster and is less dependent on the internet, however internet is required to view reviews, maps and pictures.
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GoPaddling App
Just as it is difficult to decide on the best place to eat dinner, it can be difficult to decide on the best place to go kayaking.
GoPaddling is an awesome resource for finding the best location to kayak, canoe, or stand up paddle board (SUP). There are over 25,000 locations preloaded in the app, just waiting to be explored. You will find launch sites and detailed notes about each place. Locations also include comments and trip reports from fellow paddlers.
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HAVE YOU VISITED OUR WEBSITE LATELY?
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We recently redesigned our site with your needs in mind.
Our new layout is mobile-friendly and packed with information that we hope you find helpful. We update it frequently so be sure to visit often.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
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CFPB LAUNCHES FINANCIAL
EDUCATION TOOL FOR ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICEMEMBERS
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that it has expanded its
“Misadventures in Money Management” financial education tool to members of the military currently serving on active duty.
Previously, the program was directed toward future service members who had signed contracts to enlist, but had not yet begun basic training.
The program covers topics including financial decision-making, choosing a financial institution, understanding protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and understanding how debt can affect a military career.
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WE ARE PLEASED TO WELCOME
CODY BATZEL TO THE POCONO AREA
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CHIP TECHNOLOGY HELPS REDUCE COUNTERFEIT FRAUD BY 76 PERCENT
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Acceptance of EMV® chip cards among merchants continues to grow.
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Swiping a card these days seems like a thing of the past as more EMV chip cards enter the wallets of U.S. cardholders. There were 509 million Visa chip cards out there alone at the end of March 2019, a 219 percent increase since October 1, 2015. And, according to the latest stats, that’s a good thing.
One of the leading factors encouraging the adoption of chip technology in 2015, was its effectiveness in reducing counterfeit fraud, which was the primary type of fraud in the United States at the time.
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As of the end of March 2019, Visa’s network has shown continued growth across the number of chip cards and chip-enabled merchants, as well as payment and transaction volume since before the shift to EMV chip launched in October 2015.
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Our Visa
®
debit cards can be used online and around the globe.
If you don't currently have one of our Visa® debit cards, please visit our website to learn how to get one.
www.fkc.bank
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FIRST KEYSTONE COMMUNITY BANK SPONSORS THE
2019 BLOOMSBURG FAIR QUEEN
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One of our area's most famous events, the Bloomsburg Fair, chose its first ever Fair Queen on Sunday, June 23, 2019.
Congratulations to Nicolette Cusate of Danville, who was selected Bloomsburg Fair Queen by a panel of judges at the Caldwell Consistory.
Nicolette’s responsibilities as Fair Queen include raising awareness of the education, local agriculture, and entertainment that the Bloomsburg Fair provides to the region.
“At First Keystone Community Bank, we believe one of the most important investments we make in our communities is in our youth. We are happy to be the exclusive sponsor for the first Bloomsburg Fair Queen, honoring Nicolette and her fellow candidates for their educational and community commitment,” states Elaine Woodland, President and CEO of First Keystone Community Bank.
“We look forward to the great things Nicolette will do as the Bloomsburg Fair Queen.
Best of Luck, Nicolette!”
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EVENT CALENDAR
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DATES TO REMEMBER
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July
Greater Columbia County Area
Thursday, July 4th, 10:30 am
M
illville 4th of July Parade
Friday, July 5th, 7pm
FKCB Community Picnic & Fireworks
Jingle Hall Berwick
*Rain Date Saturday, July 6th
Pocono Area
Tuesday, July 9th, 4:30 - 8:30pm
Barrett Elementary School
1186 Rte. 390, Cresco PA
Wyoming Valley
Thursday, July 4th, 10:00am
M
ountain Top On the Move July 4th Parade
Starts at St. Jude Church down 309 to Crestwood High School.
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August
Pocono Area
Saturday, August 31, 11am - 6pm
Main Street, Downtown Stroudsburg
Wyoming Valley
Friday, August 9th, 12noon - 11pm
Saturday, August 10th, 9am - 11pm
Route 11, Main Street, Plymouth
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER ACTIVITY?
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What is your favorite summer activity?
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Kayaking / Canoeing / Paddleboarding
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WE HAVE 19 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
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