First Bank of the Lake: October 2019

Located at the entrance to the Osage Beach Premium Outlets!

4558 Osage Beach Parkway
Suite 100
Osage Beach, MO 65065

(573) 348-2265

Friday, October 18, 2019

Get To Know Our Team - Dionne Torrence

It's that time again! Our monthly Get to Know Our Team series is still in full effect. Each month we ask our AWESOME employees a series of ten questions and feature their answers to you in a blog so you can get to know them better! Our bank at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to feature our very own Dionne Torrence to you in this week's blog. If you would like to bank with a community bank in Osage Beach who has a passion for delivering fantastic customer service to each and every customer who walks through our doors or drives through our drive-thru, call First Bank of the Lake today! We can be reached at (573) 348-2265. You can also learn more about us by checking out our website at www.FirstBankLake.com.

Get To Know Our Team - Dionne Torrence

1. How did you get started in the banking industry? I needed a change… applied as a teller, for a local bank and found that working in banking provided me with a skill set that was always needed.

2. What is your position at the bank? What are some of your key responsibilities? My title is a Loan Coordinator, and I am responsible for making sure that all documents are prepared as well as gathering all information required for the bank to meet all Compliance Regulations required by the Federal and State Government. I provide a seamless loan closing experience for the loan officers that I work with.

3. What brought you to the Lake of the Ozarks? My parents bought a 50 unit Resort/Hotel. My then 4 year old son and I moved with them. I loved being a part of Lake Life.

4. Where did you attend school? I graduated from Chillicothe High School in Chillicothe, Missouri.

5. What do you enjoy the most about your job? Firstly – the people I work with. I couldn’t ask for better co-workers. Secondly – banking is always changing. There is always something new to learn.

6. How do you enjoy spending your time when not at work? I spend time with family. We love to cook and gather together. I have a dog that loves walking with me and going to Ha Ha Tonka State Park. I am an avid reader and like to create and repurpose unique furniture.

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

8. What is your dream vacation destination? The Mediterranean Why? So much history and beauty to experience and the color of the water just draws me in.

9. What is something few people know about you? I’m an open book.

10. If you won the lottery, what would you do? I don’t know yet, but I hope to find out soon though.

All of here at our Lake of the Ozarks bank hope you enjoyed this blog and getting to know one of our very own a little better! For more information about our community bank and the products we offer, please visit our website at www.FirstBankLake.com. You can stop by and visit us! We are located right near the entrance to the Osage Beach Premium Outlets.

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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

Friday, October 11, 2019

More Fall Events at the Lake of the Ozarks

Our Lake of the Ozarks bank is so proud to be a part of this community and it brings us great joy to tell you about the local events happening here each month. In this week's blog, our Bank in Osage Beach is here to give you some need-to-know information regarding more fall events at the Lake of the Ozarks. To bank with your 5-star community bank at the Lake of the Ozarks, call First Bank of the Lake today at (573) 348-2265.

Source: www.FunLake.com

Apple Butter Days & Fall Festival
Oct 18, 2019 - Oct 19, 2019
Camden County Museum
206 South Locust Street
Linn Creek Missouri 65052
Phone: 573-346-7191 ext.8
Email: events@camdencountymuseum.org
Website: http://www.camdencountymuseum.org
Hours of Operation: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Event Details: Many crafters with a variety of items available will be here. There will also be:

Craft demonstrations
Quilt raffle
Apple butter
Apple pies

The admission is free. A chili and soup lunch is available for donations.

YMCA Halloween Spooktacular and Trunk-Or-Treat
Oct 19, 2019
Tri-County YMCA of the Ozarks
950 Airport Rd
Osage Beach MO 65065
Phone: 573-348-9230
Email: ksovcik@lakeymca.org
Website: http://www.lakeymca.org
Hours of Operation: 1PM-3PM

Event details: Free food, games, coloring contest (must enter in advance), mighty machines, and spooky fun for just $2 per child will be available.

Lake Regional Cares For Kids Festival
Oct 19, 2019
Lake Regional Hospital-Lot B
54 Hospital Drive
Osage Beach Missouri 65065
Phone: 573-348-8222
Website: https://www.lakeregional.com/calendar/calendaritemdetail/?calendarid=6614&calendardate=10%2f21%2f2017+10%3a00+AM+(CDT)
Hours of Operation: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Event details: Helicopter and ambulance tours, an obstacle course for kids, pumpkin painting, car seat safety checks and much more will be available.

The Walking Dead Zombie Shoot
Oct 19, 2019
Haunted Holler/Fort 54 Paintball
651 Hiland Cr.
Osage Beach MO 65065
Phone: 573-692-2255
Email: fort54paintball@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Thehauntedholler/
Hours of Operation: 12:00 pm
Pricing: $10 for 100 paintballs

Event details: All ages get to shoot zombie walkers and BBQ, Music & Drink Specials will be available.

Witches N' Wine
Oct 19, 2019 - Oct 20, 2019
Shawnee Bluff Vineyard
8 Tolwood Rd
Eldon MO 65026
Phone: 573-365-1110
Email: events@shawneebluffwinery.com
Website: https://www.showclix.com/event/witches-n-wine-
Hours of Operation: 5 pm - 11 pm

Event details: Tickets are $20 and include a Complimentary Can of Shawnee Bluff Wine. This is for Ages 21 and up, Girlfriends Only Night Out. DJ & Dancing Proceeds of this Fundraiser Event are going towards the Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Sanctuary. This Charity Event is Rain, Snow or Shine, so please know that there are No Refunds.

First Bank of the Lake LOVES The Lake of the Ozarks!

All of us here at First Bank of the Lake hope you enjoyed learning about these local events. As we've said before, when you work with a local bank, you put your money to work growing the local economy! Loan approvals and other key decisions are made locally by people who live in YOUR community. We pride ourselves on having face-to-face relationships with our customers. Check out our website at www.FirstBankLake.com to learn more.

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4558 Osage Beach Parkway
Suite 100
Osage Beach, MO 65065

(573) 348-2265

Friday, October 4, 2019

First Bank of the Lake Raises Money For Segs4Vets To Support Injured Veterans

First Bank of the Lake is partnering with the Missouri Bankers Association to provide Segways for men and women injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our bank at the Lake of the Ozarks hopes to raise a great deal of money for Segs4Vets, a volunteer program that provides Segway mobile transporters to help severely injured veterans. In addition, our Lake of the Ozarks bank has decided to hold a drawing. Anyone who would like to stop by our bank in Osage Beach and make a donation will be entered to win a $100 Visa Gift Card. The drawing will happen on November 15.

“This is the 4th year that First Bank of the Lake has supported Segs4Vets,” said Mike Anderson, President and CEO. “We are honored to help the men and women who proudly serve to protect our freedoms. Participating in Segs4Vets gives our bank and our community the opportunity to thank veterans and their families for their sacrifices to keep our nation safe.”

MBA is conducting its 11th fundraising campaign for Segs4Vets, the association’s designated charity. Since 2009, banks in Missouri, their employees and communities and MBA associate members have raised more than $623,000 to support Segs4Vets. Donations from MBA members and their communities exceeded $74,000 in 2018. This year’s Segs4Vets goal is $77,000.

“Seven is key to this year’s Segs4Vets campaign,” said Max Cook, MBA president and CEO. “We can purchase seven Segways for $77,000 if we reach our 2019 goal, and this will push Segs4Vets donations from MBA and our members pass $700,000!”

Launched in 2005, Segs4Vets is a grassroots program administered by volunteers. The cost to provide a Segway is more than $10,000. The cost for an ALLY chair, a modified Segway chair, is $15,000. For every $1 donated, 98 cents supports Segs4Vets’ mission — helping severely injured men and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan to choose the path of independence and to remain productive members of society.

“Every year, I tell bankers how much I am amazed at their generosity to support our veterans through Segs4Vets,” Cook said. “I am proud of First Bank of the Lake’s commitment to support the men and women who make sacrifices to support our freedoms.”

“When men and women serving our nation suffer serious injury and permanent disability, they must have resources and tools that help them live independently and contribute to society,” said Jerry Kerr, president and co-founder of Segs4Vets. “Segs4Vets empowers these men and women, giving them a new outlook on life.”

At our bank in Osage Beach, we don't try to sell you a loan or service you don't need. And, we make all of our decisions right here at home - we use judgment and compassion when evaluating customer requests. We are your 5-star community bank! Our goal is to find the right product or service to meet your financial needs. We're sure we have the perfect account to meet your needs. Come into First Bank of the Lake and talk with our friendly Account Specialists today!

The Missouri Bankers Association is a statewide trade and professional organization in Jefferson City that represents the interests of more than 250 banks and savings and loans in Missouri. MBA serves as the principal advocate for the Missouri banking community and provides educational opportunities, products and services that assist bankers with enhancing their banking operations. For more information, visit mobankers.com.

Segs4Vets is a nonprofit organization gifting Segways to combat injured veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, helping veterans choose the path of independence to once again become productive members of society and their families as they continue to serve our nation. Designated one of the Best Independent charities in America, Segs4Vets has been awarded the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence. For more information, visit segs4vets.com.

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