Community Bankers of Iowa Monthly Banker Update September 2013 | Page 14

Celebrating Community Banks During the Community Bankers Lee County Bank and Trust supof Iowa’s (CBI) awards ceremony, ports their local entrepreneurs, held at CBI’s 42nd Management small business owners, and its Conference and Annual Convenemployees by allowing them to tion in Okoboji, independent comhave small “pop-up-shops” in the munity bankers and banks from employee lounge. Each “pop-upacross Iowa were recognized for shop” is a small-business venture their contributions to the industry. started by an employee of Lee Lee County Bank and Trust was County Bank and Trust. presented with the Community Banking Month Best-of-the-Best In order to spread the benefits of Award during the ceremony. The the pizza party beyond the bank volunteer work of the bank’s emand help their local businesses, ployees and their ingenuity in givLee County Bank and Trust’s ing back to the Fort Madison and Lee County Bank and Trust employees pose with the Commu- Marketing Director Carla Meierotto West Point communities earned nity Banking Month Best-of-the-Best trophy during the pizza ordered pizzas from three differthem the award at the ceremony, ent businesses – the local Pizza party to recognize the bank receiving the award. the honor of being named the best Hut, Casey’s, and a family owned representation of how community pizza restaurant in the community. banks impact their local communities, AND a pizza party hosted When Hole and Hollinger arrived at the bank employees were by CBI. also volunteering with Meals on Wheels and bringing a treat bag to each kindergartener in the community on their first day of Community Bankers of Iowa’s Executive Vice President and school. CEO, Don Hole and Membership Director Megan Hollinger drove to Fort Madison to host the pizza party for Lee County Community Banking Month is recognized in April in Iowa and Bank and Trust. While at the bank, Hole and Hollinger were across the nation. CBI’s Best-of-the-Best Award distinguishes also able to witness for themselves how this bank is making one Iowa, independent bank that epitomizes how community a difference in their communities and on Main Street. “The banks are making a difference on Main Street. Start planning actions of Lee County Bank and Trust throughout Community your Community Banking Month activities to compete for the Banking Month and the year truly exemplify the significant role award, because Lee County Bank and Trust’s employees said that independent community banks play in stimulating their local they plan on winning again in 2014! economies,” stated Hole. Community Bankers of Iowa Hosts Pizza Party for Lee County Bank & Trust Endorsed by your association. Recommended by your peers. Make the EMC Choice® Financial Institution program your choice for the right insurance coverages, responsive service from a local company and competitive pricing. Count on EMC® and your independent insurance agent for protection that fits the unique needs of your operation. Home Office: Des Moines, IA www.emcins.com CBSI is a subsidiary of Community Bankers of Iowa © Copyright Employers Mutual Casualty Company 2011 All rights reserved