Thursday, June 27, 2019

Make Your Plans Now for the 2019 Duck Drop at the Lake of the Ozarks!

The Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop is coming up in a couple of months and the best bank at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to tell you should make plans to attend NOW! This is a great event for the community and supports a couple of amazing charities here at the Lake. Our Lake of the Ozarks bank enjoys being a sponsor each year and participating in this wonderful event. First Bank of the Lake is proud to present you with more information regarding the Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop in this week's blog.

Source: TheGreatDamDuckDrop.com

Source: http://www.greatdamduckdrop.com/duck-drop-fun-zone.html

Name of Event: The Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop

When: Golf Tournament - Friday, August 2, 2019 / Duck Drop and Fun Zone Saturday, August 3, 2019
  • The Golf Tournament will be a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. August 2nd.
  • The Fun Zone opens at 10 am and the Ducks fly at Noon on August 3rd!
Event Details: 

The Golf Tournament

  • FRI, AUG 2ND @ The Ridge
  • 1:30 PM SHOTGUN START
  • Takes Place at The Ridge Golf Course - 315 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy, Lake Ozark, MO 65049
  • This is the 7th Annual Duck Drop Golf Tournament and features a quacky "twist".
  • Crazy holes & fun obstacles will be placed around the course to test your game!
  • Registration and Lunch begins at Noon
  • 4 Person Scramble
  • You can register online HERE.
  • BE A HOLE SPONSOR FOR JUST $50
  • PROCEEDS FROM THE GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFIT THE LAKE AREA BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS & OZARK COAST KIWANIS. BOTH ORGANIZATIONS HELP LOCAL CHILDREN AT THE LAKE!

The Family Fun Zone & Duck Drop
  • Saturday - August 3, 2019
  • Family Fun Zone 
  • Fun Zone Open at 10:00 AM 
  • Ducks Fly @ Noon!
  • Celebrating our 11th year, the Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop will be better than ever!
    10:00 AM Saturday
    • Bring the kids (ALL AGES) down to the Lake Ozark Campground & RV Park below the dam for a family fun zone with games, dunking booth, bounce houses, martial arts and dance demonstrations, food, and lots of prizes and goodies! 
    • FUN ZONE WRIST BANDS are FREE and include all Fun Zone events, games, and prizes.
    • Purchase Duck Drop tickets at the Fun Zone until 11:00AM for $5 each or 6 for $20 for your chance to win $5000 (plus 10 other GREAT prizes!)
      11:45 AM Saturday
      • Head from the Fun Zone over to the campground area river access to watch the ducks drop from the helicopter and boats into the Osage River.
        NOON Saturday
        • The helicopter will arrive and the ducks will fly! Let the race begin!!! The first 11 ducks to cross the finish line will win prizes, including a $5000 cash prize and a $1000 cash prize!
          12:30 - 1:00 Saturday
          • Head back to the Fun Zone and enjoy more games while we await the winners! Winners will be announced at the Fun Zone by 1:00. You do not need to be present to win!

          FUN ZONE & DUCK DROP LOCATION
          Lake Ozark Campground and RV Park 


          Source: TheGreatDamDuckDrop.com

          First Bank of the Lake hopes to see you at the Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop in August! We also hope you enjoyed learning more about this event. We enjoyed spreading the word. To learn more about our bank in Osage Beach and all of the fabulous products we offer to make managing money easier on this community, visit www.FirstBankLake.com.


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          4558 Osage Beach Parkway

          Suite 100
          Osage Beach, MO 65065


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          Tuesday, June 18, 2019

          Money Making Tips for Your Business

          Whether you are just now starting up a business at the Lake of the Ozarks or you have been a long time business owner in the area and are looking for a new bank to host all of your business banking accounts, our bank in Osage Beach is here for you! We specialize in offering a variety of business banking services including business checking accounts, business savings accounts, first free business checking accounts, and merchant services. To learn more about any of these services, check out our website at www.FirstBankLake.com or give us a call at (573) 348-2265. Our Lake of the Ozarks bank supports this community and the businesses that keep the work industry here going. Take a look at the following money making tips for your business. Remember, when you work with a local bank, like First Bank of the Lake, you put your money to work growing the local economy.


          Be AHEAD of your competition and stay up to date on all of the latest trends in the industry.
          It can be important that you do your market research and not just at the beginning of your business but as your business grows too. Industries can change and fluctuate all of the time and you could be missing out on a huge opportunity by not staying current.

          Be unique and solve a problem that most people in your community may have.
          It can be very tempting for a business to market themselves in a somewhat "sales-y" like way but think about it from a different perspective, if you were the customer, would you honestly enjoy seeing several Facebook posts, Twitter posts, TV commercials, and hearing radio commercials that just come off in a very "Me, Me, Me" sort of way, where the business talks more about themselves versus the need of the actual client? Likely the answer is no, so figure out what your clients need and present yourself as the solution.

          Go above and beyond with your customer service.
          Like most people, your customers likely want to be treated well! That being said, be sure to always greet them with a smile and treat them kindly, even when the business can be stressful.


          First Bank of the Lake is Here For Your Local Business!


          Are you a business person looking for a good solid banking relationship? We are sure we can help here! We have sole proprietor, LLC or corporate accounts in both checking and savings. We also offer merchant services and we know that accepting credit card and debit card payments from customers can be vital for your business sales. First Bank of the Lake has partnered with UP Payment Solutions to provide a quality Merchant Services program at the best price. In addition to credit card processing, Up Payments can meet all of your business needs including:

          • Point-Of-Sale Hardware and Software
          • Mobile Payments
          • eCommerce
          • 24/7 customer service and support.

          Contact Up Payment Solutions for a no obligation cost analysis today at salessupport@uppayments.com.

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          Located at the entrance to the Osage Beach Premium Outlets!

          4558 Osage Beach Parkway

          Suite 100
          Osage Beach, MO 65065


          (573) 348-2265

          Tuesday, June 11, 2019

          Independence Day Fireworks Displays at the Lake of the Ozarks

          Independence Day at the Lake of the Ozarks is right around the corner and our bank in Osage Beach can't wait! We love this community and enjoy how it comes together around holidays. Our Lake of the Ozarks bank is proud to present you with the fireworks scheduled for Independence Day in the area. Keep reading for the dates and times of each display. To bank with a community bank at the Lake of the Ozarks, choose First Bank of the Lake. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.FirstBankLake.com.



          Lake Valley Country Club
          Date: Thursday, July 4th
          Time: Fireworks display begins at dusk. 
          Location: Lake Valley Country Club; 367 Blair Ave in Camdenton
          Call for more info: 573-346-7218 

          Old Kinderhook Fireworks Fun Fest
          Date: Friday, July 5th
          Time: 5:00 pm; Fireworks Display begins at dusk.
          Location: 20 Eagle Ridge Rd. in Camdenton
          Fun Fest with Fireworks Show, Entertainment and Kids Activities.
          Parking is limited; Arrive early.
          Call for details: 573-317-3560

          Captain Ron's Bar & Grill
          Date: Friday, July 5th
          Time: Dusk 
          Location: 82 Aloha Lane in Sunrise Beach 
          View by water at the 34.5 MM
          Parking is limited; Arrive early.
          Call for details: 573-374-5852 

          City of Linn Creek
          Date: Saturday, July 6th
          Time: Display begins at dusk. 
          Location: Linn Creek Soccer Fields; 200-236 Lake Rd 54-69 in Linn Creek 
          Bring a blanket and/or chairs and sit beneath the stars for the fun!
          Call for details: 573-346-6200 

          The Inn at Grand Glaize
          Date: Thursday, July 4th
          Time: Display begins at dusk.
          Location: 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy in Osage Beach
          View by Water at the 1MM of the Grand Glaize Arm
          Enjoy the view from the Inn at Grand Glaize at the boat dock or the tiki bar, outdoor pool area, or from the outdoor lounge! 
          Call for details: 573-348-4731

          Bear Bottom Resort
          Date: Thursday, July 4th and Saturday, July 6th
          Time: 9:45 pm Each Night
          Location: 123 Bear Bottom Drive in Sunrise Beach
          View by Water at the 38MM, Osage Arm
          Parking is limited; Arrive early.
          Call for details: 573-374-6905

          City of Eldon 4th of July Celebration
          Date: Thursday, July 4th
          Firecracker 5K Run/Walk begins at 7:30 am at the Eldon Public Safety Building
          4th of July Parade begins at 11:00 am; Downtown Eldon
          Half-Price Swim at Eldon Aquatic Center; 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
          Free Family Kick Ball Tournament at Eldon Air Park Soccer Field; 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
          Food Truck Village at Eldon Air Park; 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
          Craft Vendors, Face Painting and more at Eldon Air Park; 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
          Concert In The Park Featuring Pure Drive; 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
          Fireworks Display begins at Dusk at Eldon Air Park
          Call for Details: 573-392-2291

          Point Randall Resort
          Date: Thursday, July 4th
          Time: 9:15 pm – 10:00 pm 
          Location: 1584 Susan Road in Lake Ozark
          Viewing by land on the Point Randall Resort property reserved for resort guests only.
          View by water at the 2MM (McCoy Branch Cove) 
          Call for details: 573-365-2081 

          Playin' Hooky Fireworks Cruise
          Date: Thursday, July 4th
          Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm 
          Location: Departing from Millstone Marina at 18096 Hwy O in Gravois Mills
          $25 per person
          Call for reservations and details: 573-434-2627 

          The Lodge of Four Seasons
          Date: Thursday, July 4th
          Time: Display begins at Dusk 
          Location: 315 Four Seasons Drive in Lake Ozark
          View by water at the 13 Mile Marker 
          Call for details: 573-365-3000 

          Celebration Cruises at the Grand Glaize Bridge
          Date: Thursday, July 4th
          Time: Boarding: 7:00 pm; Departure: 7:30 pm; Return: 9:30 pm
          Location: 1006 Bagnell Dam Blvd. in Lake Ozark 
          Seating is limited; Book reservations early.
          Call for details: 573-480-3212

          Margaritaville Lake Resort
          Date: Thursday, July 4th
          Time: 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
          Location: 494 Tan Tar A Drive in Osage Beach 
          Viewing by land on the Margaritaville property reserved for resort guests only. 
          View by water at the 26 Mile Marker 
          Call for details: 573-348-3131 

          Tropic Island Cruises
          Date: Thursday, July 4th
          Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm 
          Location: Margaritaville Lake Resort; 494 Tan Tar A Drive in Osage Beach 
          View the Margaritaville fireworks display from the water at the 26 Mile Marker, aboard the Tropic Island Cruises yacht. 
          Seating is limited; Book reservations early: 573-348-0083 


          We hope everyone has a Happy Independence Day! Enjoy the fireworks in the community with your loved ones and have a great time. Again, for a community bank at the Lake of the Ozarks, you can trust, choose First Bank of the Lake. We make all of our banking decisions right here at home, using judgment and compassion when evaluating customer requests.


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          Suite 100
          Osage Beach, MO 65065


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          Friday, June 7, 2019

          Get to Know Our Team – Mike Anderson

          Our Lake of the Ozarks bank is excited to continue our monthly Get to Know Our Team blog series this week. First Bank of the Lake is so thankful for all of its wonderful employees. Our employees enjoy getting to know our customers better. Keep reading to get to know our own Mike Anderson a little better. To stay up to date on what is happening at our bank in Osage Beach, be sure to follow us on all of our social media channels listed at the end of this blog.


          Get to Know Our Team – Mike Anderson


          1. How did you get started in the banking industry?  

          I went straight from college into banking in Oklahoma City.  My father was in banking for a few years and it appealed to me.  I was hired by the largest bank in Oklahoma into a management training program.  Over the years I have worked in International Banking, Correspondent Banking, President and CEO of several banks in Oklahoma, and over the following 23 years I was Chief Operating Officer of three larger community banks and bank holding companies in Oklahoma and Missouri.

          2. What is your position at the bank? What are some of your key responsibilities?  

          Chairman, President, and CEO.  I am responsible for the overall executive management and operation of First Bank of the Lake. 

          3. What brought you to the Lake of the Ozarks? 

          Since 1997 I was an executive at two larger mid-Missouri community banks and my wife and I resided in Jefferson City.  In 2005 we purchased a condo at the Lake of the Ozarks and spend much of our time here.

          4. Where did you attend school?  

          I went to high school in Oklahoma City and earned my Business Administration degree at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma focused on Accounting, Marketing and Economics.

          5. What do you enjoy the most about your job?  

          Working with the bank staff and getting to know customers, along with having to juggle so many responsibilities at one time.

          6. How do you enjoy spending your time when not at work?  

          Golf, boating, fishing and reading.

          7. When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up?  

          An FBI agent or a pro golfer (delusional on that one!).

          8. What is your dream vacation destination? Why?  

          Places like Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston, Gettysburg, etc. as I’m a U.S. history buff and haven’t ever had the time to go to many historical places I studied and spend quality time. 

          9. What is something few people know about you? 

           In his early years my father worked for the railroad and they moved him around a lot.  When I was born my parents happened to be stationed in Boonville.  I then spent much of my youth in Springfield, Missouri before my father transferred to Oklahoma City when I was in high school.  My mother was from Pleasant Hope, Missouri and my father from Windsor, Missouri.

          10. If you won the lottery, what would you do? 

          Smile!



          Stay tuned next month when introducing you to the next employee of First Bank of the Lake. In the meantime, if you are looking to switch banks because you aren't getting the customer service you feel you deserve, consider First Bank of the Lake. We are here for you!

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          First Bank of the Lake - Striving For Excellence
          Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.


          Located at the entrance to the Osage Beach Premium Outlets!

          4558 Osage Beach Parkway

          Suite 100
          Osage Beach, MO 65065


          (573) 348-2265