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3rd Quarter 2014
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Gas Station Takeover
Look for us on September 13th at Lakeside
Ampride in Council Bluffs at 4040 S
Expressway as we give out free gas! Look
for details on our Facebook page!
Large Award Granted to TS Bank Institute
Member FDIC
Treynor Student Wins Money
Smart Week Poster Contest
Ashlyn Vorthmann of Treynor Elementary received a surprise
on May 8. She was selected as one of the winners of the
Community Bankers of Iowa’s (CBI) Money Smart Week
Poster Contest. As the 3rd place finalist, Ashlyn received
a $200 college savings CD. Ashlyn’s poster was submitted
for judging by TS Bank in Treynor. CBI Membership Services
Director Jackie Haley and TS Bank Institute Director Bob
Mantell presented the award to Ashlyn at her school.
As part of the National Money Smart Week events (April
5-12, 2014), elementary students in 2nd through 6th grades
submitted poster designs to community banks across Iowa.
Posters answered the question: “There’s a lot to learn
about money. What should you know now?” All poster submissions were evaluated based on the overall message, creativity and
workmanship. Ashlyn Vorthmann and the 1st and 2nd place finalists won over 2,000 other poster entries received from schools all
over Iowa. CBI has been hosting the Money Smart Week Poster Contest since 1999. This is the first year that 2nd and 3rd place prizes
have been offered.
Ashlyn’s winning poster design (shown above) was also featured in the May issue of CBI’s monthly newsletter and their weekly
CommonCents e-newsletter.
The TS Bank Institute was awarded a $62,730 grant in April
2014 from the Iowa Division of Banking. The TS Bank Institute
will use the funds to work with Iowa banks to replicate
elements of the financial literacy program developed for
Southwest Iowa and extend it throughout the state of Iowa in
K-12 school districts and colleges.
Iowa Superintendent of Banking, Jim Schipper, praised TS
Bank Institute’s program, noting: “TS Bank Institute has been
a leader in working with local schools to help them meet the
financial literacy education requirements of the Iowa Core
Curriculum. We are excited the TS Bank Institute will be able to
help banks located throughout the state replicate the program
in their market areas.”
This significant award supports the TS Bank Institute vision,
which is to extend the program to state and regional levels.
To date, the foundation has impacted approximately 5,000
students in Southwest Iowa through curriculum development,
in-school banking programs, regional teacher workshops, and
other financial literacy related events.
TS Bank is committed to helping communities prosper, and
teaching financial literacy to both youth and adults is a great
place to start. In 2009, TS Bank launched the TS Bank Institute,
a non-profit organization, with a gift of $250,000 in the
Treynor Community School District to create and implement a
comprehensive K-12 financial literacy programs.
In the fall of 2012, TS Bank committed one million dollars to
the TS Bank Institute to expand the program of improving
financial literacy in Southwest Iowa schools and non-profit
organizations.
“The TS Bank Institute is pleased to serve as a representative
for the IDOB in carrying out financial education across the state
of Iowa. It is our mission to create a stronger, more financiallysavvy future generation. We look forward to assisting other
banks in promoting and enhancing K-12 and college financial
literacy programming in their local school districts and providing
teacher education opportunities through regional workshops,”
stated Bob Mantell, TS Bank Institute Director.
”The ultimate goal for the TS Bank Institute is to have a previous
student want to give back to the community as a result of the
difference the TS Bank Institute made in his or her life. The cycle
of increased prosperity in the community begins with a desire
to give back.”
Some recent highlights of the TS Bank Institute’s impact in the
community:
TS Bank Institute partners with the Boys and Girls Club of
Council Bluffs.
The TS Bank Institute works with the Boys and Girls Club on
Monday afternoons teaching weekly financial literacy and
money management programs impacting 120 students in
grades 1-12.
“The time our members have spent learning usable life skills
with TS Bank has benefited them greatly. They are gaining tools
that will enable them to become financially savvy consumers
and responsible members of their community. We are eager
to continue this amazing partnership and to see our members
grow from this great opportunity,” said Chris Peterson, Boys &
Girls Club Unit Director.
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TS Bank Institute Partners with MICAH House in Council Bluffs
The TS Bank Institute visits the MICAH House in Council Bluffs monthly
to teach a money management class for adults who are experiencing
homelessness.
“Each year, MICAH House serves over 650 individuals who are
experiencing the crisis of homelessness. MICAH House works to ensure
those staying at the shelter receive basic needs and an opportunity to
break the cycle of homelessness. Our partnership with TS Bank Institute
offers individuals an opportunity to learn budgeting skills that may break
down the barriers to independence and help increase stability upon
leaving the shelter. We are so thankful for their consistent support.”
Lisa Emken, MICAH House Assistant Director (pictured left with Kyle
Osborn, TS Bank Institute - Financial Literacy Coordinator)
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American Family Insurance offers Teen Safe Driver ProgramSM
to help young drivers conquer challenges of the road
The Teen Safe Driver ProgramSM, an innovative program that uses a
combination of technology and parental involvement to help young
drivers overcome the challenges of learning how to drive, is now
available to American Family’s automobile insurance customers.
American Family, in association with DriveCam Inc., is providing the yearlong Teen Safe Driver at no cost to American Family automobile insurance
customers who have a beginning teen driver in their household. The
program is now available in all 19 of American Family’s operating states.
Teen Safe Driver provides teens and their parents an in-vehicle video
and audio unit that captures risky driving behaviors. Parents log in to a
Web site, www.teensafedriver.com to view the driving report card, video
events and coaching tips, including objective, third-party assessment of
the teen driver’s driving performance compared with other teens.
“This is a terrific opportunity for parents to help their young drivers
identify the issues that all new drivers share,” said Travis. “Teen Safe
Driver is a completely voluntary program, and families who are already
participating in the pilot program find it reduces the number of risky
driving incidents.”
By helping parents provide guidance to their teens, Teen Safe Driver
is achieving greater than 70 percent reduction in the frequency and
severity of risky driving events among these novice drivers.
Contact Travis Castle or any member of his team to get more information
on how you can provide this innovative tool to help keep your teen safe
on the road.
Jennifer Barnes
Jennifer
has
joined
the TS Bank team as a
Personal Banker and
works primarily in the
Treynor location.
She
most
recently
worked for American National Bank where
she was a Vault Teller, Teller Supervisor, and
Glen Fleming
Glen joined the TS
Bank team as Chief
Information Officer and
works primarily at our
Treynor location.
He
most
recently
worked for ACI Corporation, a software
development and payments processing
company where he was employed as the
manager of Infrastructure Services and Tools
Development. Glen received his Bachelor of
Science degree in Business Administration
Caleb Dohmen
Caleb joined the TS Bank
team as a Client Service
Representative and has a
shared position between
the Hy-Vee and West
Broadway branches.
Caleb most recently worked for KETV
where he ran studio cameras for the early
morning newscast. He graduated from the
Faycal Kabre
Bob Gittins - American Western Corporation
Travis Castle
Agent
Jane Duysen
Treynor Office
Jessica Churchich
Bellevue Office
Mike McKnelly
Bellevue Office
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Travis Castle Agency, Inc.
Treynor Office: 712.487.3003 • Bellevue Office: 402.291.8767
email: [email protected] • www.traviscastleagency.com
Dear Mick,
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Ag Summits TS Bank puts on every winter. This year’s speaker
Bill Sanford of Bell Leadership Institute did an excellent job of leading the group through many
aspects of business. TS Bank has played an important role in the lives of many people and the
success of many businesses in recent years. You have certainly set the pace for professional
leadership at TS Bank. It is my prayer that God will bless you with good health, happiness and
much more success in the days and years ahead.
Wendell Haack
Faycal (pronounced Fie
Sul) joined the TS Bank
team as a Financial Analyst
and works primarily at our
Treynor location.
Faycal came to America
in 2005 from Burkina Faso in West Africa,
which is known as “The Land of Integrity.”
Upon his arrival in America, Faycal pursued
an Associates of Arts Degree in Accounting
at Savannah Technical College in Savannah,
Georgia. He later received his Bachelors
of Business Administration in Accounting
Kim Schitker
Kimberley
Schnitker
joined the TS Bank team
as a part-time CSR.
She will begin her
training at our Treynor
headquarters and will
transition to our West Broadway branch.
Kimberley is the mother of six children and
Loan Operations Specialist. Earlier in her
career, she was an Assistant Manager at
Metro Health Services Federal Credit Union.
Jennifer is a graduate from Red Oak
High School and attended Iowa Western
Community College. She currently lives in
Neola, but would like to move to Treynor
or Macedonia sometime in the near future.
from the University of Iowa and his Master
of Business Administration degree with a
focus on Technology Management from St.
Cloud State University.
He and his wife, Patty, both grew up on the
east side of Iowa and have four children;
Bryan, Claire, Tom and Anna. Glen spent
12 years in Minnesota prior to moving back
to Iowa. Glen enjoys spending time with his
family and is very active in the community.
He is the President of the Treynor Recreation
Program, Vice President of Vision Treynor
Group, and coaches youth football.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 2012
with a degree in Broadcasting. While at
UNL, he did color commentary for the
Husker’s football and basketball teams and
also conducted interviews for half-time
game segments.
Caleb enjoys watching and playing sports,
hanging out with friends and family, and
working as an assistant youth leader at
Living Hope Community Church. He also
enjoys volunteering and missions work.
from Savannah State University. Following,
he received his Masters of Security Analysis
and Portfolio Management for Creighton
University in Omaha.
His most recent work experience was with
Javlin Capital where he was an Accounting
and Analytics Intern. While at Javlin,
he developed, managed, and analyzed
performance models for underwriting
structured securities.
Faycal and his wife, Happy, have one
daughter named Tasneem, age two. Faycal
enjoys soccer, fishing, learning, and is
fluent in four languages: French, Dioula,
Moore, and English.
has enjoyed her years of being a stay-athome and homeschooling mom. Prior to
her time at home, Kim was employed by
William H. Coleman, Incorporated as a Sales
Representative and JC Penney’s as a Sales
Clerk. She currently helps her husband,
Roger, as Office Organizer/Cleaner at Muth
Electric on a part-time basis.
Kim enjoys time with her family, reading,
organizing and sewing.
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