A newsletter for GNB Bank Go Club members and friends January - April 2018 Pacific Coast BOOK NOW! Member Priority Date: February 15 Cost: $3899 per person, dbl occupancy $4894 single occupancy $100 booking discount ask for details! The Pacific Coast tour has proven to be very popular! So popular in fact, that we have added a second tour date to accommodate the incredible interest we have had! Our 2018 summer adventure will take us to the lovely Pacific Coast. Nature s beauty is around every curve as we wind our way down the gorgeous Oregon coast along the famous Highway 101. Names and destinations you ve heard so much about Redwoods National Park, Avenue of the Giants, Coos Bay, Multnomah Falls and the majestic Yosemite National Park await our arrival. This trip s itinerary is sure to WOW you! Trip includes: Portland City Tour and the International Rose Test Garden, Multnomah Falls, THREE boat experiences: Sternwheeler on the Columbia Gorge River, Rogue River Jet Boat, San Francisco Bay Cruise, Oregon Dunes National Recreation area & Dune Buggy tour, Redwood National Park, Avenue of the Giants, Mendocino Area Winery Tour & Tasting, Yosemite National Park, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Coos Bay, Eureka, Newport and Sacramento, roundtrip air from Minneapolis, transfers and all motorcoach transportation, cancellation waiver, all hotel accommodations, 14 meals, much more!
on the go WITH AMANDA We re excited to announce that we ve been able to add a second tour date to our Pacific Coast trip. It is a fabulous trip and we re happy to be able to accommodate all those that are interested. If you have questions about the tour or would like to make your reservation, give us a call! On another exciting note, you ll see we are kicking off a fall trip to the Cape Cod area. Travel shows are scheduled for January 30 and February 1. This destination is often requested and we are happy to deliver! We re also offering a shorter getaway to Northern Michigan and Mackinaw Island in late summer. This pocketbook-friendly trip provides you with a more economical tour while still benefitting from the care and attention you have come to expect from the Go Club team. Details are included on page 5. We have planned two day trips for 2018. The first, in March, is a fun day to Cedar Rapids that includes the well-known Follies. See page 3 for details. In October we ll enjoy a fall foliage tour aboard the Celebration Belle in Dubuque - more information will be available in the May newsletter. We hope you will join us! It s always so much fun and a great way to enjoy daytrippin with friends. It s a long ways into 2018, but you ll want to mark your calendars for our annual Branson trip November 12 16. We have secured tickets to Samson the newest show to be presented at the Sights & Sounds theatre, as well as The Texas Tenors and the Showboat Branson Belle, just to name a few! Trip flyers and registration forms will be available later this spring. We hope to see you on a trip soon all that s missing from these fantastic trips is you! Happy Travels! 2 Contact Information Amanda Grineski 529 G Ave Box 246 Grundy Center, IA 50638 Phone: 319-824-5431 Toll Free: 800-545-0172 amanda.grineski@gnbbank.com Laura Kammarmeyer 300 East Main St Box 439 Manchester, IA 52057 Phone: 563-927-3814 Toll Free: 800-313-3814 laura.kammarmeyer@gnbbank.com Kelli Toomsen 650 Main St Box 149 Ackley, IA 50601 Phone: 641-847-2651 Toll Free: 800-864-4689 kelli.toomsen@gnbbank.com Trip brochures are available on our Go Club page at www.gnbbank.com 2018 Calendar Cape Cod & the Islands Travel Shows January 30 and February 1 see back page for details Hawaii Three Island Experience February 6-15 Cedar Rapids Follies Saturday, March 24 Pacific Coast Adventure June 12-20 - this trip is currently full June 19-27 - taking reservations now! Mackinaw Island & Northern Michigan September 2-8 Cape Cod & the Islands September 30 - October 6 Celebration Belle Fall Foliage Excursion Wedneday, October 10 The Best of Branson November 12-16
It has been a number of years since we have attended the Cedar Rapids Follies and we are very excited to return. This is the 37th year of the Follies and we ll enjoy an afternoon performance in the glorious Paramount Theatre. The All-Star cast will tango through decades of song and dance, from Broadway showstoppers to Saturday Night Fever with stops at Willy Wonka s Chocolate Factory in between. Feel the electricity as this cast of talented singers and dancers bring your favorite melodies to life! The Paramount Theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of just 300 movie palaces left in the United States according to a story in USA Today. Built in the architecturally extravagant 1920's, the theatre annually hosts concerts, fundraisers, corporate meetings, dance recitals and a Broadway Series. It is a gorgeous theatre and a special treat for us to experience! In addition to this fun-spirited performance, we will enjoy a delicious lunch before the show. This tour will depart from the Ackley and Grundy Center areas only. Manchester members are encouraged to call if you wish to meet the group in Cedar Rapids for lunch and the performance. Cost: $120 per person; includes performance, lunch, motorcoach transportation, taxes and gratuities. Member Priority Date: February 1 Tentative departure and return times pending sign-ups; Depart: 9:30 am Ackley, 650 Main St. 10:00 am Grundy Community Center, 705 F Ave Return: 5:30 pm Grundy Community Center 6:00 pm Ackley EXPERTISE RELIABILITY SOLUTIONS Farmland is a unique asset, and managing it can be a challenge. We have a thorough knowledge of agricultural operations and bring our experience and responsiveness to each FARM MANAGEMENT relationship. Call to schedule a free consultation and receive a complimentary estate planning toolkit! Jason Kirkpatrick Director of Trust Services 319-824-5431 800-545-0172 gnbbank.com 3
Pocketbook Friendly Tours What does the term pocketbook friendly trip mean and what type of trip experience does it provide me? It means you ll receive the same great service that you have come to expect from the Go Club team, just brought to you at a more economical price. Hotel accommodations are rated as a two to three star and are often located just outside the destination area. Meals will be good, though may feature a more basic offering or buffet style setting. To keep cost to a minimum, we utilize local step-on guides instead of hiring the services of a full-time guide. We also will include less costly options when visiting destinations to help stretch your money. These differences help Go Club bring you great trips, at the pocketbook friendly price! The Go Club Activity Guide Often we are asked about the pace of a particular trip. Some of you may prefer to lounge by the poolside, while others like to be more active and take in as many sights as possible. We have created the following icons to indicate the physical requirements on each of our trips: 1. This tour involves minimal to average physical activity such as boarding the bus, walking from the hotel lobby to your room, walking from the bus to a restaurant or sightseeing opportunity, and possibly climbing some stairs. 2. This tour involves average to moderate physical activity. The itinerary tends to include longer days. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time and walk a longer distance, possibly on uneven terrain. 3. This icon denotes our most active trips. These tours require that you re able to participate in physical activities such as extensive walking tours, long periods of standing and climbing over uneven terrain and/or steps. The tour may also include activities/meals that are scheduled for later in the evenings. We hope these icons will give you peace of mind knowing what physical activity is required on each of our trips - before you sign up - to ensure you enjoy your trip to its fullest! Go Club Policies Member Priority Date: This means that reservations will be accepted from only Go Club members, for a period of time. Once the Member Priority Date has passed, we are then happy to accommodate any reservations from non-members, pending space availability. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Go Club member, please contact a Go Club team member and we ll get you signed up. Membership Policy: All bank customers and friends are welcome to join Go Club. Membership qualifications are a minimum $5,000 banking relationship with GNB Bank. Qualifying accounts are checking, savings, CDs, IRAs, loans, insurance or investment accounts. Members will receive our newsletter, invitations to attend club events and parties, and will have priority on trip sign-ups. Guests are welcome to travel when space is available. Cancellation Policy: If you have signed up for a day trip, then find out you need to cancel, a full refund of your payment is guaranteed before the final payment deadline. After the deadline, you are welcome to find someone to travel in your place. If you cannot find a replacement, Go Club will make every effort to locate a person to travel in your place. If no replacement is found, every effort will be made to secure as much of your payment as possible from businesses where reservations have been made. Please realize that a 100% refund is not usually possible. On extended trips, a cancellation waiver is usually included for cancellations due to medical reasons. Please check with the Go Club director for more information. Health Policy: Go Club is committed to insuring the good health and well-being of all our travelers. Some trips may be physically demanding, requiring a certain degree of strength and stamina. We reserve the right to determine the ability of a traveler to participate in trips that may jeopardize his/her health or safety or impede the participation of other travelers. Sign-up Policy: Club members have priority on trip sign ups. If you are a member and are traveling as a single, you are welcome to bring a guest with you as your roommate, regardless if they are a club member. Non-member trip registrations will be accepted after the listed priority date on each trip. 4 Late Fee Policy: There is an additional cost of $5 per day for late payment.
MACKINAC ISLAND & NORTHERN MICHIGAN September 2-8 Off the Straits of Mackinac, part of the international waterway system between the U.S. and Canada, sits peaceful Mackinac Island. Experience this idyllic place, where 80% of the land is devoted to parks and preservation, and automobiles are prohibited by law. See the beauty of Mackinac Island the same way visitors throughout the centuries have seen it by horse and carriage! Ride through the locks of the Soo Canal. Visit a centuries-old fort and lighthouse. Learn about the seafaring way of life that helped shape our country and left plenty of tales that are still told to this day! Trip includes: Guided tour of Mackinaw City Visit to Mackinac Island Guided carriage tour Boat ride through Soo Locks Sault Sainte Marie known as the place Michigan was born Mackinaw Crossings Colonial Michilimackinac Fun along the way! Motorcoach transportation 10 meals: 6 breakfasts & 4 dinners 7 day / 6 night Hotel accommodations: 4 consecutive in Northern Michigan area And more! *This is a pocketbook-friendly tour. To ensure you have the best experience, please see page 4 for an explanation about this style of trip. Cost: $689 per person, double occupancy $889 for single occupancy Travel insurance is available for an additional $59. Must be paid at time of sign-up. Member Priority Date: April 30 5
PO Box 246 Grundy Center, IA 50638 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT No. 901 Waterloo, IA Address Service Requested TRAVEL SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT Cape Cod & the Islands featuring Boston, Martha s Vineyard, Nantucket & Newport The Atlantic Ocean borders a coastline dotted with harbors, windswept beaches, magnificent dunes and historic lighthouses we ll explore all that Cape Cod has to offer. Discover the dazzling beauty of Cape Cod, the charm and history of Martha s Vineyard and much more! Quaint shops, cobblestone streets, lighthouses, cranberry bogs; this picturesque area is sure to be a highlight of your travels! We ll also enjoy the historic city of Boston, founded in 1630 and one of the oldest cities in the U.S. It played a key role in the American Revolution and is always a great place to visit there s history and evidence of America s foundation around every corner. Please join Go Club for a travel show presentation There is no cost to attend the travel show. We encourage RSVP s so that we can plan for you. Tuesday, January 30 6:00 pm Bank Travel Club Building 109 N. Tama Street - Manchester Thursday, February 1 4:00 pm Civic Center 640 Main Street - Ackley Thursday, February 1 7:00 pm GNB Loan Bank 510 F Avenue (lower level) - Grundy Center