AUGUST 2017 Voice September of 1997...the VIP Club was introduced to our branches as a loyalty program for our customers that are 55 or better. And here we are 20 years later and going strong! What a Milestone! From our extra perks that are available to our members only, along with our continuing group travel program, the VIP Club is here ready to serve you - our Very Important Partners. Still today one of the best features of being a VIP Member remains the opportunity it gives our members to interact with each other and our employees. It would not be the success that it is without all of our loyal VIP Members. A special thank you for your continued loyalty! And about that group travel program...check out these destinations for 2018 that were chosen especially for you, our Very Important Partners! There is something for everyone! New Orleans Greek Islands & Eastern Mediterranean Cruise & Tour Niagara Falls Don t delay these tours will fill quickly. When the space is gone - well you know - it s gone! 20th Anniversary of the VIP Club Travel Perks are available until Sept. 30th (based on availability) Contact your local VIP Representative to get all of the details and to get signed up!
VIP Club Travel Facts Packing Tips Seen on Pinterest By Suzanne Rowan Kelleher - tripsavvy Wrap hair appliances in pot holders Make DIY toothbrush holders from clothespins Downsize your makeup with contact lens cases Carry cotton swabs in empty pill bottles Pack rolled belts in shirt collars Pack shoes in shower caps Use a pill case to organize small jewelry Use dryer sheets to deodorize your suitcase Wrap wrinkle-prone items in dry cleaning bags Use socks to protect glass fragrance bottles In what year did the VIP Club begin to offer group travel for all regional banks? 2001 What destination was our 1st international tour? Ireland How many regional tours have been offered through the VIP Club since 2001? 27 What is the greatest number of participants that traveled with the VIP Club on a regional trip? 57-2004 Hawaii Cruise & Tour What tour was also very popular with a total of 50 participants in 2013? New England/Canada Cruise & Tour
Fulda/Lakefield/Slayton On Saturday, July 8 th, thirty-eight VIP members and guests (including some grandkids) enjoyed a beautiful day at Target Field where we watched the TWINS play the Baltimore Orioles. We stopped at the St James rest stop for our midmorning snack where we had fresh rolls from the Slayton Bakery to go with our coffee, juice and water. We got to Target Field with plenty of time to check out the statues, etc. that surround the outside of the field before we went in to find our seats. Unfortunately the TWINS lost that day but everyone seemed to enjoy the game anyway. We stopped at the Pizza Ranch in LeSueur for our evening meal. After we got back onto the bus we played several games of VIPGO with some TWINS items as our prizes. It was a wonderful day shared with good friends! 2A_MN
LeRoy We had a great weekend for the LeRoy Summerfest! We saw so many of our VIP members out and about at the parade, pork chop supper, community worship or street dance to mention only a few of the events that filled the weekend. It was great to have a chance to visit. Spring Valley Keep the date of August 18th open! We will be hosting our Annual Ice Cream Social in conjunction with the Ag Days Celebration. We will be serving sundaes with various toppings and look forward to everyone stopping in for a cool treat! Springfield On June 23rd, we invited our VIP members to come in and enjoy a Build-Your-Own Sundae Event. We had twentyfive members and guests who enjoyed the cool treat which was a big hit on such a hot day! 2B_MN
SAVE THE DATE! Don t miss out on the VIP 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION in your local branch! It s our way of saying Thank You, to you, our Very Important Partners! Fulda Can you believe it? The VIP Club is 20 years old!! Help us celebrate this milestone with a meal at Brian s Supper Club on Thursday, September 7 th beginning at 5:30 p.m. It s our way of thanking you for being a VIP member. Please let Linda or Karen know if you plan to attend. Lakefield 20th Anniversary Party on Thursday, September 14 th from 11:00-2:00 at the Lakefield American Legion. Program by the Prairie Ecology Bus Center. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Mary if you plan on coming. LeRoy Please join us in the month of September to celebrate 20 Years of the VIP Club! We will serve coffee and treats daily as a special Thank You to all our Very Important Partners. Bring a friend if you like - we love to have them! LeRoy/Spring Valley Celebrate the VIP 20 th Anniversary with our Annual Picnic on Wednesday, September 20 th at the Ostrander Community Center. Social Time will begin at 5:00 pm with games. Light Meal at 6:00 pm with Cake and Ice Cream to follow. RSVP to Kathy 346-7378 or Jody 324-5481 by September 15 th. Springfield Join us on Thursday, September 28th at the Springfield Community Center for our annual Birthday/Anniversary event. We will be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the VIP Club this year! The event will run from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM with a light supper served, along with door prizes and entertainment. Stop in the bank to register for the event by Sept. 22nd! 3A_MN