Hoosier Banker 15 Kentland Bank developed the Farmer’s Lunch Program for Harvest 2020 in appreciation of its farming customers and their hard work and dedication to feeding America and strengthening the agricultural industry. Bank staff assembled more than 100 bagged lunches for farm customers, their spouses and workers, then delivered the meals in Kentland Bank thermal lunch bags. Recipients had a choice of ham, turkey or roast beef sandwiches, along with toppings, cheese, condiments, bagged chips, fruit and water. Agricultural customers appreciated the food during busy harvest season, but the true value of the program was in the resulting conversation and comaraderie. Lake City Bank, Warsaw, joined Grace Village Retirement Community for its Giving Tuesday campaign in December by matching donations up to $2,500. In total, $9,700 was raised for Grace Village to help offset COVID-19-related costs such as: biweekly testing for staff; weekly testing for residents; and personal protective equipment for staff Selena Gregory (left) and Courtney Jones of Kentland Bank pack lunches for delivery to farm customers. Shown at the check presentation from Lake City Bank to Grace Village Retirement Community are (from left): Sondrea Berelli, Grace Village CFO; Nate Conley, Lake City Bank VP; Justin Kimbrell, Grace Village CEO; and David Findlay, Lake City Bank president and CEO. including N95 masks, face shields, goggles and gowns. Lake City Bank continually supports Grace Village, the only not-for-profit nursing care facility in Kosciusko County, through its branch located within the facility. Mutual Savings Bank, Franklin, made sure that customers could safely apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans by setting up outdoor tents for drive-up processing. Inclement weather did not deter staff – who wore hats and rain gear in addition to face masks – from meeting clients at their cars. Mutual Savings also demonstrated appreciation in celebration of its 130th anniversary with donations to local small businesses and nonprofits, such as United Way chapters and Boys & Girls Clubs, as well as distributing customer goody bags of lip balm, pens, mints and notebooks. Despite rainy, cold weather, staff of Mutual Savings Bank meet customers in the parking lot to assist them in applying for PPP loans. The National Bank of Indianapolis pivoted throughout the pandemic to stay connected with clients. The bank’s annual complimentary educational event for nonprofits went virtual, serving more organizations than would have been possible in person. The National Bank of Indianapolis also helped clients obtain more than 1,400 Paycheck Protection Program loans in 2020 and arranged for payment deferrals. During the holidays, bankers helped lift spirits by telephoning clients living in retirement homes, as well as those with little or no family contact. Managing the web of complex issues and regulatory constraints that surround banking today has never been more challenging. So the deep expertise of our banking team has never been more vital. Make life easier. Call us today. New Albany 812.945.2311 Louisville 502.423.0311 monroeshine.com CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Audit & Assurance BSA & ACH Compliance Outsourced Internal Audit SEC & SOX Compliance Loan Review IT Risk Management Consulting Services Merger & Acquisition To brighten the holidays, The National Bank of Indianapolis sent poinsettias to clients’ homes and offices.
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