Community Involvement

A group of staff members gave up some

time on a Saturday to help the

community by ringing the

Salvation Army Bells.

Tracy and Vanessa took the first shift

at the local Walgreens.

We took a bus down to Woodfield Mall

on December 4th.

The mall was decorated very festive and

we all had a good day shopping.

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce

Annual Parade of Trees

is held at the

Juneau Public Library in December.

Left is the tree decorated and sponsored

by Farmers & Merchants Union Bank.

The theme this year is Go Green.

Trees are on display through the

month of December.

Farmers & Merchants Union Bank

hosted two seminars on

Trust and Estate Planning

Attorney Alan Strohschein

Attorney Randy Lueders

Attorney Lan Waddell

all of Columbus were our guest speakers.

Look for more educational seminar

announcements in your

statements for 2012.

Farmers & Merchants Union Bank

helps the community by making a

donation to the United Fund

Staff member Brooke presents a check

to Joanne and Tracey volunteers for the

Columbus United Fund.

Trick or Treat at the Columbus Fire Station

Sunday October 30, 2011.

Fall of 2011 our Fall River Branch

is getting a new drive thru and

a new parking lot.

The Fall River Branch Lobby is open and

the Ladies are ready for your business.

Stop in and see them.

Farmers & Merchants Union Bank is a

sponsor of The Fall River

Chamber of Commerce,

Chamber of Horrors.

Staff volunteer their time to help deliver

scares like no one else.

Come if you dare to be SCARED!

October weekends.

fallriverhauntedhouse.com

October 15th we had

Pellitteri Waste Systems

bring in a Shredding truck.

Customers brought in 1780 pounds of

paper to be shredded.

Farmers & Merchants Union Bank

provided this service free, but took

donations for a local charity.

The charity chosen was the

Columbus United Fund.

Becky receives the donations from Brooke

October 13th we took a trip to Galena IL

Some travelers took a Trolley ride and

enjoyed learning about the history of

Galena.  Others spent the day checking

out the shops of Main Street.

September 17th we took a bus

down to Soldier Field in Chicago for the

Badgers vs NIU Showdown.

Below you see the UW Band preform,

Bucky is doing a headstand at the

end of the game as the players

come off the field.

Final score

Badgers 49  NIU 7

Go Badgers!

Farmers & Merchants Union Bank

hosted a Long Term Care Seminar

on September 13th.

We learned about Long Term Care options

and what is not covered by

Home Health Care.

Farmers & Merchants Union Bank

celebrated 150 years of service on

September 1, 2011

Right, Bank President R. Bobholz gives

thanks to our customers,

communites and staff.

Visitors toured the bank to see many

historical items on display.

Our guests enjoyed cake, ice cream

and cheese products.

Rhodes Bake N Serve was also

on hand to serve up their

Anytime! cinnamon rolls.

We thank the Columbus Community Hospital

for taking part in our 150th celebration by

providing free blood pressure screenings

as well as teaching visiting guests the

"Hands Only" CPR.

Right you see the Civil War cannon from the

encampment that set up on Dickason Blvd.

It's Fair Time !

Farmers & Merchants Union Bank

Supports Our Local County Fairs

by providing volunteers to

Clerk and Cashier the

Livestock Auction

Thursday June 16, 2011

We took a bus down to Chicago's

Wrigley Field

to see the Brewers vs Cubs.

Right is our very own Beth from the loan

department with the Cubs Mascot

Below is the Cubs Stadium

Below right is our fans in the stands

Game time was 1:20

Great seats and weather.

Cubs 12

Brewers 7

On Tuesday May 3, 2011 the bank hosted

a two part seminar on Social Security,

what to expect

and how to qualify

www.socialsecurtiy.gov

Part two was on Medicare,

Fitting the pieces together with Medicare.

Understanding Medicare Plans

Medigap Help line

1-800-242-1060

Farmers & Merchants Union Bank

makes a donation to the

Friesland Fire Department

for their remodeling and addition.

Board Member June Waterworth was

present for the ground breaking.

We took a trip to see

Country Singer Maggie Mae

on February 26th at the

CAL Center in Reedsburg.

Above Maggie Mae is pictured

with some of our travelers. 

Above right see Maggie Mae on

stage with her Country Heartland Band. 

The picture to the right is in

honor of all Veterans as the band played

the national anthem

for each branch of service.

On Tuesday February 8th 2011 the bank

co-sponsored a crop insurance seminar

with Richards Agency of Columbus.

The seminar was held at the Columbus

Country Club with Greg Junk from

Great American Insurance Group

as the main speaker and the new

Secretary of Agriculture Ben Brancel

as guest speaker.

Left, Jeff Koopmans and Doug Lambert

pose with Ben Brancel.

During break Greg Junk main speaker

and Ben Brancel guest speaker

visit with the farmers.

A Frank's Christmas

We took a trip to the Meyer Theatre

in Green Bay to see the play

A Frank's Christmas.

The stage was set with some

kids from out of state ice-skating

around an old man's ice shack.

You can imagine the

chaos they created

when they tried to hook the

old man up withtheir Grandma.

On the right Frank visits with guests

during intermission.

These ghouls and goblins were first in line

on Halloween for Trick or Treat at the

Columbus Fire Station.

Farmers & Merchants Union Bank sponsored

an Identity Theft seminar on October 26th.

Our guest speakers were

Cheryl McCollum from

Wisconsin Bankers Association and

Dan DeJager, Network Administrator

at Farmers & Merchants Union Bank. 

Attendees learned the common methods

criminals use to steal identities and what to

do if you become a victim of identity theft.

October 13th the bank traveled to

Green County with stops at the

Alp and Dell Cheese Factory,

Minhas Craft Brewery, toured the

country roads for a showcase of

Barn Quilts.  There were also stops at

Brennan's Market and the

Swiss Colony Outlet store.

Farmers & Merchants Union Bank

was a recipient of the

Gold Million Dollar Lender Award.

Jessica Mancel, Rural Development Area

Specialist, presented the award to

Ann, Susie and Michelle at the

Farmers & Merchants

Union Bank main office.

Farmers & Merchants Union Bank

gave away season passes and reserved

seating for the Josh Turner Concert

at the Dodge County Fair.

Bonnie A and Mike M were the winners

August 4th we took a trip to

Wriggly Field to see the

Cubs vs. Brewers

The group was on the 3rd baseline and

saw a great game.

              Cubs 15 Brewers 3          

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During the month of June,

the bank celebrated June Dairy Month.

Each location served Sassy Cow ice cream

and customers signed up for drawings.

At each location a child won a

gift bag and an adult won a cheese basket.

Below is our list of winners

      B. Karow                   K. Osterloth

      J. Benzine                 A. Perez

      D. Koenig                  C. Gmeinder

      J. White                    B. Drews

      B. Straus                  K. Mohr

This picture taken by M. Hoglund

on June 6th, 2010 shows the
rainbow ending at the bank.

Kendall holds a ball that

Corey Hart threw into the stands

at the May 14th Brewers vs Phillies game.

Our group was seated on the first baseline.

Mrs. Halvorson's 3rd grade art class is

studying Architect Designs and the

work of Louis Sullivan.

They took a field trip to the bank to

see things first hand. 

Bank employee Peggy

gave them a little history about

Louis Sullivan's life and the different

materials that he worked with

seen in the entry way of the bank.

Material included the red brick, terra

cotta molds, marble lintel, stain glass

windows and the horizontal lines, all

trademarks that he was famous for.

Some of his trademarks reminded him

of the prairies & urban places he

visited growing up in Massachusetts.

Below are a couple of pictures

that the children drew after

their visit to the bank.

Stained glass lamp by Louis Sullivan

is on display in the bank lobby.

Sunday March 14th 2010 we took a trip

to the Schauer Arts and Activities Center

in Hartford for an afternoon of
Irish folk music and dance preformed

by Leahy's Luck.

Following the show we dined at

The Mineshaft

Leahy's Luck