First Bank of the Lake is partnering with the Missouri Bankers Association again this year to provide Segways for men and women injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.
This year, First Bank of the Lake is sponsoring in-house campaigns to raise funds for Segs4Vets. During the month of October and the first week of November, employees who make a $5 donation each week can wear jeans on Wednesdays and for an extra donation, they can wear Jeans on Fridays along with their favorite sports team gear. Employees will also participate in a fund-raising luncheon and donate the proceeds from the luncheon. On top of the employee fund-raising efforts, the bank also makes a generous donation. Community members can also help support Segs4Vets by dropping off a donation at First Bank of the Lake at 4558 Osage Beach Parkway, Suite 100 in Osage Beach, Missouri. Anyone making a donation to this worthy cause will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card!
“First Bank of the Lake is well known for our community mindedness. We are proud of the men and women serving our country. It is an honor for us to help organizations such as the Segs4Vets to recognize the sacrifices that our veterans make to keep our nation safe,” said Mike Anderson, First Bank of the Lake President & CEO. “Segs4Vets gives our bank the opportunity to thank our soldiers for their bravery and to help make a difference both locally and nationally.”
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. Segs4Vets empowers these men and women, giving them a new outlook on life. The MBA chose Segs4Vets as its designated charity in 2009. Since then, banks in Missouri, their employees and community members have raised money to support this noble cause.
The Missouri Bankers Association is a statewide trade and professional organization in Jefferson City that represents the interests of banks and savings and loans in Missouri. Its members have more than 30,000 employees who work in more than 2,000 locations throughout the state. 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 or contact Lori Hampel, Segs4Vets program administrator, at 314-965-4938.
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