Minuteman Express

Quarterly Newsletter

Bank Biz

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February 1-5

Home State Bank is the Presenting Sponsor of Groundhog Days! Prognostication Day is February 2nd and Home State Bank's own Donna Besler, Mark Weber, and Robyn Kratzke will join Woodstock Willie and Mayor Turner at 7:07 AM to find out if we'll get an early Spring.

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February 9

Don't forget to sign up in the break room at Main Bank if you plan to participate in the chili cook-off.


Remote employees are invited to join us for lunch.

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Chili Cook-Off Details
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February 14

Home State's phone conversion to Dialpad is scheduled on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. You will be receiving new headsets and IT will be providing training in the upcoming weeks.


If you haven't already, please visit the HSB Intranet for additional information, including "How To" videos, FAQs and more!

Intranet Page

March 1-31

This March, Home State Bank will celebrate Women's History Month with a social media campaign featuring standout women at Home State Bank.

Women in Banking Honorees

  • Alexa Malouf
  • Ali Sedlacek
  • Cindy Butler
  • DaNeal Keane
  • Debbie Arsenty
  • Diane Gaul
  • Donna Besler
  • Elvira Guerrero
  • Erika Winge
  • Jill Heffron
  • Kathleen Narusis
  • Kelly Roewer
  • Laura Buck
  • Lori Straub
  • Maria Vences
  • Mary Shields
  • Maureen Vidas
  • Maygan Benitez
  • Nancy Howley
  • Nancy Martin
  • Nicole Dinkins
  • Patty Rasmussen
  • Paula Lutsch
  • Rachel Jesky
  • Robyn Kratzke
  • Stacey Kubis
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Follow us on social media to see the upcoming campaign!

Facebook  Instagram
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Beneficiaries:

Kiwanis Club of Crystal Lake

Options & Advocacy

Independence Health & Therapy

Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County

April 2

Home State Bank is the Jambalaya Gold Sponsor of the McHenry County Mardi Gras Run for the Beads at Lippold Park.


Sponsorship includes 4 race entries. If you're interested in an entry, please email Rachel Jesky by March 10.

Email Rachel

April 19

Just in time to get rid of old tax documents, AMS will have a shredding truck at the Senior Class Club movie on from 8:30-9 am*. ALL customers are welcome to drop off documents to be destroyed. The truck will be parked behind the Raue, across the street from Main Bank.

Limit: 2 grocery bags per customer


*WEATHER PERMITTING

Family ~ Fun ~ Bank

Do you ever run into a twin at work?

Bryan Wolf & Chris Slack

Rachel Jesky & Main Bank Carpet

The next time it happens, take a picture and share it!

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On the Brandwagon

WOW!

The Customer

Our Key Success Factors:

  1. Providing "WOW" customer experiences.
  2. Enhancing open communication throughout the operation.
  3. Utilizing Technology to enhance efficiencies, controlling expenses, expanding distribution outlets, and maintaining continued profitable growth.
  4. Developing and nurturing our personnel to maximize their potential while serving both external and internal customers.
  5. Remaining a full-service, independent community bank, providing exceptional, personalized banking services while enhancing the vitality of the communities we serve.
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Logo Wear Orders

  • Home State Bank covers up to $45/associate/year.
  • Logo wear should be appropriate for the area of the bank in which you work. If you are unsure if an item is appropriate, please discuss with your manager prior to placing an order.
  • Orders will be placed quarterly: Jan/Apr/July/Oct
  • Click the image on the left for product catalog.

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Give Kudos!
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Dates to Remember

Bank Holidays

Presidents' Day - February 20

Know Be4 Training Due February 24

Next Logo Wear Order Due April 14

Board Days

February 16

March 16

April 20