DIVE into Summer
July 2019 | Issue 1
Extra! Extra! Bank of the West has lots of exciting news!!!!!
Main Street Fest!
Bank of the West and the City of Grapevine celebrated Main Street Fest on May 17-19.

We hope to see you at the 33rd Annual GrapeFest on September 12, 13, 14 & 15, 2019, as we serve as the Presenting Sponsor! 
Important Dates to Celebrate
July 2 - World UFO Day
July 4 - Independence Day
July 8 - National Video Game Day
July 14 - Bastille Day
Business Customers
Contact your favorite banker to discuss our Business Solutions that will simplify your financial tasks, to allow you to put your focus back on YOUR business!

  • Mobile Banking/Deposit
  • ACH Manager
  • Positive Pay
  • Merchant Services
  • Remote Deposit
Scott McKinney named to
Board of Directors for Irving Cares
In March, Scott McKinney, Area President, was appointed to the Board of Directors for Irving Cares, which is Irving’s largest and oldest non-profit organization.  

Irving Cares provides assistance in various ways to Irving residents that qualify for their programs, including their program, Invest In Yourself.  This program   promotes self-sufficiency by helping these Irving residents find and maintain stable employment.

The program also offers various types of assistance to qualified citizens including:
  • Financial training classes
  • Apartment transition rental assistance
  • Utility assistance
  • Transportation assistance
  • Medication assistance

Additionally, the organization has one of the largest food banks in the Metroplex. Their food bank accepts physical donations and offers a  virtual donation option for a specific number or types of food, such as peanut butter and jelly, canned tuna or milk. Each summer, as schools close, over 3000+ Irving children go without meals that are provided when school is in session.

Please consider teaming up with Bank of the West in helping Irving Cares by making an online donation at IrvingCares.org or drop off a food item at either one of our two Irving locations; 950 N Beltline Rd., or 2400 W Irving Blvd. (Irving TX) by August 1st.
Notice of Holiday Hours

In observance of Independence Day, all Bank of the West locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4th.

We will re-open for our normal business hours on Friday, July 5th.
Summer is the perfect time to find a new home! Let us help you!
The best financial planning starts with a PLAN!
Are you still thinking about buying your dream home in 2019? Below are a few steps to help you get moving in the right direction of becoming a homeowner this year.  

  • Boost your credit score - this will help you obtain a lower interest rate. This will allow a lower mortgage payment.
  • Save money for a down payment - a bigger down payment provides a smaller mortgage and lower monthly payments.
  • Please call GSB Mortgage at 817/310-1980 or at gsbmtg.com 

Or, maybe you are thinking about selling your current home in 2019...If so, here are a few planning steps to begin the preparation of listing your home for sale: 

  • Call GSB Mortgage at 817/310-1980 to discuss comparative market expectations.
  • De-Clutter your storage and living space.
  • Assess your home's condition and make a list of necessary repairs.
   
"Professional Values, Mortgage Solutions", GSB Mortgage,  Inc. is a full-service mortgage banking company that prides itself in providing the highest quality of mortgage lending services to our customers.
GSB Mortgage Inc. NMLS #210108
Financial Literacy News!
Visiting the Texans Can Academy
On April 16 th, Debi Miller (VP/CRA and Compliance Officer) and Becky Hummer (AVP/BSA Officer) had a great time teaching 3 classes of “Banking, Budgeting and Building Wealth” at Texans Can Academy in Fort Worth to a total of 59 High School Juniors and Seniors. 

All students received sling backpacks, phone ID cases, eye glass cases and hand sanitizers.

Texans Can Academies is a non-profit organization that provides a quality education for students that may have struggled in a more traditional classroom setting.

If you're interested in us visiting your school to provide Financial Literacy information, please contact us.
Scam Alert!
As part of our on-going efforts to promote customer awareness of recent financial fraud activity and scams, we want to advise you of the latest attempts of Mr. Sneaky P. Shenanigans so you can avoid them.
The Case of the Fake Fraud Department Phone Call
This latest scam consists of Mr. Shenanigans calling cardholders pretending to be from their Bank or Credit Union and notifying the cardholder that they have fraud on their bank card. Mr. Shenanigans then proceeds to verify the card number with you, asking for the expiration date and the CVV code of the card. 

After that, he will tell the cardholder that they will be receiving a new card in the mail but in order to send you that new card, he asks you to enter your current PIN # into the phone and then to enter a new PIN # into the phone. In this scam, although the cardholder is led to believe that they are receiving a new card in the mail, Mr. Shenanigans now has the card data needed so he can go shopping with your bank card.

Please friends, do not give your full card number, CVV code or PIN to anyone claiming to be from the fraud department. At Bank  of the  West, our Fraud Call Center will NEVER request this information from you, and you should never give this information to anyone unless you feel very certain about the request.

If you are ever feeling uneasy in a phone conversation regarding your accounts or cards issued by Bank of the West, please end the conversation and call us directly at 817/310-1999.
Milestone Anniversary!
Congratulations to Samantha Walker, Assistant Branch Manager/Lobby Services at our Lewisville location for providing excellent service for 5 years at Bank of the West!!!!
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Meet our Staff at the Ponder location!!
Main Street Festival
May 17-19
D'Lynn Reynolds
Vice President/Branch Manager
Nora Mata
AVP/Asst. Branch Manager
Christina Summerlin
Banking Officer/Lobby Services
Nicole Austin
Teller
Jane Lawlis
Teller
Tori LaZear
Teller
Geeta Nandlal
Teller
The 35th Annual Main Street Fest was a fun filled weekend of "Back to 1985" from May 17th-19th, held on Main Street in Grapevine. The festival offered a variety of amenities and experiences to enjoy with your family and friends, including a Delorean that was available for photo ops!

Bank of the West was very proud to be the Presenting Sponsor, partnering with the city of Grapevine to host this fabulous event!
There was some of our unpredictable Texas weather on Saturday afternoon, but our fearless volunteers made the best of it!
Recipes and More!
Chef BOW has some recipes for you!
Fireworks!
The Fourth of July means lots of things, not the least of which is fireworks!

The website of  Visit DFW provides a list of some of the best locations for your family to check out fireworks! 
Comedy Corner
  • What do you get when you combine an elephant with a fish? Swimming trunks

  • What's a sharks favorite sandwich? Peanut butter and jelly-fish!

  • Why was it so hot in the baseball stadium after the game? All the fans left.

  • What do you call a line of rabbits jumping backwards? A receding hare-line
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