First National Bank of Waterloo
Classic 55 Club Newsletter
JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2016
FROM TERESA’S DESK…….It is a great honor to have been selected as the new Classic 55 Club
coordinator. Judy has done an amazing job working with all of you and I realize I have “big shoes” to fill. The
2016 trips have been announced and it looks like another great year is planned. I look forward to meeting all of
you either here at the Main Banking Center or at an upcoming event.
2015 TRAVEL WINNER
Each year whenever you take a trip with our Classic 55 Club, you are entitled to one free entry into a drawing
for a FREE one-day trip for the following year. The more trips you take, the more times your name goes into
the drawing which improves your chances of winning!! After our last trip in 2015, a lucky winner was drawn.
Congratulations to this year’s winner, Louise Gremmels!
Please contact me as soon as possible to schedule your free one-day trip for 2016.
Our thanks to all our Classic 55 travelers in 2015 and we hope you will join us again in 2016!
2016 VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY
Valentine’s Day is a special day to spend with those closest to you, whether it is your spouse, best friend or a
special family member. As Leo Tolstoy states: “Seize the moments of happiness, love and be loved! That is the
only reality in the world, all else is folly.” This Valentine’s Day, plan on spending your evening with us for a
great evening out with family and friends. See below for details.
NEW DATES FOR THE DOOR COUNTY TRIP: September 26-30, 2016! Please mark your calendars.
HEALTH FORMS
Again, we are asking that you fill out a health form for our 2016 travel year. These forms are strictly
confidential and only used if an emergency medical situation arises during one of our trips. Please take a few
moments to fill out the form and return to the Main Banking Center as soon as you are able.
2017 TRIP PLANNING MEETING
I would like to invite you to attend our annual trip planning meeting being held on March 9th, 2016 from 2:00
p.m. and 4:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Bank’s Operations building at 216 South Main, Waterloo,
IL 62298. If you are coming, please register at the Main office.
We would like to thank all those who contributed to our collection for our troops!!
2016 First Quarter Trips/Events
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14…..VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY –Come join us for dinner and camaraderie on Sunday, February 14 , at the
Acorns Restaurant, 3933 Ahne Road, Waterloo, IL at 6:00p.m. A delicious meal will be served consisting of fried chicken, seasoned
roast beef, green beans almandine, garlic mashed potatoes with gravy, house salad, dinner rolls, tea or coffee and cheesecake with
topping. A cash bar will also be available. Cost: $ 20 (due February 5).
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30…..FUN DAY IN GREENVILLE/HIGHLAND – Today you will have the most interesting presentation at one of
the best preserved one room schools in Illinois. Then we will visit DeMouslin Company Museum with its curious, bizarre, and
hilarious devices for fraternal organizations and see its present day production of band uniforms. At the Marcoot Creamery, we will
see the cheese being made from the beginning to the end of the cheese wheel with also opportunities to see the calf barn and milk
parlor. Our delicious buffet lunch will be served at Farmer’s Restaurant in Highland. Our last stop will be at the Latzer Homestead
where Louis Latzer developed the Helvitia (Pet) Milk Company.
Leave Waterloo VFW at 7:45 a.m. and return 4:15 p.m.
Cost: $ 78 (due February 15)
THURSDAY, APRIL 28…..ST. GENEVIEVE AND ROUTE D’VIN WINERIES - Our first stop will be at the Visitors Center, then moving on
to the Bolduc House, a vertical-timber house. Our lunch will be a delicious family-style meal of fried chicken, kettle beef, salad,
potatoes/gravy and rolls and dessert. Two wineries, Chaumette Winery and Cave Winery will offer fine wines and beautiful rolling
hills scenery. You will have an option to purchase delicious homemade biscotti.
A shuttle ride will be offered to the amazing saltpeter cave on winery property.
Leave Waterloo VFW at 8:45 a.m. and return 6:15 p.m.
Cost: $ 80 (due March 15)
MAY 16 - 19……KANSAS CITY – 3 nights and 4 days – Even though we did Kansas City a few years ago, most sites and restaurants are
DIFFERENT. This decision was made by a group of ladies who came to the planning meeting announced earlier in the year.
Highlights include lunch at Historic Majestic Steakhouse with a sample of Kansas City jazz, Roasterie Coffee Company, seeing the
entire operation, sample coffees and be able to purchase the special blend, Hallmark Cards Visitors Center with ample time to shop
at The Crown Center Complex, Harvey’s Diner inside the historic Union Station, a famous character stepping aboard for tour of KC,
National Airline History Museum Hangar, the former TWA Museum with opportunity to step aboard one of the airliners, Q39 for a
great Kansas City Barbeque Buffet, National Museum of Toys & Miniatures, Premier Dinner Theatre with matinee presentation of
“Beau Jest”, Hereford House Restaurant (dinner on your own), and last day travel over to Leavenworth to view the second oldest
Military Post and The “Big House”, lunch with Harvey Girls.
Our 3 nights lodging will be at Drury Inn & Suites Independence with their advantage of Drury Kick Back food and beverages offered
in the evening. More details in a colorful brochure are available if desired. On our departing day, eat a good breakfast at home
because we will only have rest stops on the way with a 1 p.m. lunch.
Leave Waterloo VFW at 7:45 a.m. and return 7:45 p.m. Cost: $ 575 double pp, $ 735 single – no cancellation insurance included!
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$100 deposit is due February 1 with final payment due April 5, 2016. Make checks payable to First National Bank of Waterloo.
NEW 2016 TRIP:
DECEMBER 14…Missouri Botanical Gardens: GARDEN GLOW and dinner at ZIA’s on the HILL. More details in the next newsletter.
Remember: It is NEVER too early to Call or email to reserve your spot!
Teresa Minton- Classic 55 Club Coordinator- (618) 939-6194 Ext. 1131
[email protected]
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
We hope you make this year, your best year EVER!
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WATERLOO
CLASSIC 55 CLUB – 2016 HEALTH FORM
We at First National Bank feel it is necessary to obtain a mini-health form for our travel program. Should
medical attention be needed during a Classic 55 Club trip, the information below would expedite any
emergency attention needed.
Please complete the form and return to the Bank as soon as possible….THANKS!!
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Home Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________State: ________________ Zip: ________________
Home Phone: _____________Cell Phone: ______________ Email:_______________________
Medical Conditions
____High Blood Pressure
Allergies to Medications: _______________________________
____Diabetes
____Heart
Other (Please Specify): _________________________________
Emergency Contact:
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Home Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________State: ________________ Zip: ________________
Home Phone: ______________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________
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