THE BUZZJuly/August/September 2013

Bippus State Bank

Huntington Main Office150 Hauenstein RoadPO Box 1148Huntington, IN 46750T: 260.356.8900F: 260.356.8787

Huntington South Office1303 S Jefferson StreetHuntington, IN 46750T: 260.356.8800 F: 260.356.9500

Roanoke Office577 Geiger Drive, Ste ARoanoke, IN 46783T: 260.672.2265F: 260.672.9500

North Manchester Office106 West StreetN Manchester, IN 46962T: 260.982.6200F: 260.982.6233

T: 877.653.8900www.bippusbank.com

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What’s new at BSB?BSB would like to welcome our newest employee, Nikki Johnson! Nikki

is working as a part-time teller at our North Manchester Office. • For a little over 6 years, BSB employees have been able to pay $2 to wear jeans to work on Fridays. Throughout the years, the funds accumulated have been donated to the community through LOVE INC and other charitable organizations. In April, the funds donated by BSB employees surpassed the $10,000 mark! Read more about this accomplishment on the News &

Events page of our website. • Nine BSB employees attended the Indiana Bankers Association’s (IBA) Mega Conference in Indy on Tuesday, May 14th and Wednesday, May 15th. Bippus State Bank was presented with two awards during the conference. On Tuesday, BSB was recognized as a Five Star

Member of the IBA. President, Ryan Warner, was presented with this award. On Wednesday, BSB received a Maxi Award which recognizes marketing excellence in Indiana. Marketing Officer, Erin Carter, accepted the Maxi Award in the Single Piece category for the billboard that was displayed in Roanoke. Both awards were presented by IBA President and CEO, Joe DeHaven. • Congratulations to Rhonda Baer! Rhonda retired on June 14th after 29 years of service with Bippus State Bank. She began working at our Bippus Office in 1984 until it closed in 2006; she has since worked at our North Manchester Office. Best Wishes, Rhonda, and Thank You for your many years of service at BSB!

What’s happening this quarter?

Bippus State Bank will be sponsoring senior “Wild Wednesdays” at Huntington 7 on two separate dates this summer. On July 17th, BSB will be the donut sponsor, and on August 21st, BSB will be sponsoring the coffee. If you’re a senior citizen and would like more information, please contact the Huntington County Council on Aging.

Be sure to watch for Bippus State Bank employees during the Huntington County 4-H Fair Saturday, July 20th - Thursday, July 25th. As in the past few years, select employees will be handing out coupons for the Bippus Lions Club and the St. Lutheran Church food booths!

Keep an eye out for BSB during the North Manchester Fun Fest Parade on Saturday, August 10th at 5:00pm, as well as the Roanoke Parade on Saturday, September 7th at 3pm!

July: In observance of Independence Day, all Bippus State Bank offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th.

September: In observance of Labor Day, all BSB offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd. Also, the Main Office lobby will be closed on Saturday, August 31st, but all BSB drive-ups will be open regular Saturday hours.

Autumn begins on Sunday, September 22nd!

BSB in the Community.Once again, BSB is signed up to be a Pacesetter for United Way of Huntington County! Find out about our July fundraisers by keeping an eye out on the News & Events page of our website, on our Facebook page, or in any of our Huntington County offices.

identity theft &nternet safety

Presented by: Randy Prange, CIOThursday, July 18th • 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Contact Erin at ecarter@bippusbank.com or 260.356.8900 to reserve your seat! The session is free.

July/August/September 2013

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Protecting Your Child’s Identity.Child identity theft happens when someone uses a minor’s personal information to commit fraud. A thief may steal and use a child’s information to get a job, government benefits, medical care, utilities, car loans, or a mortgage. Avoiding, discovering, and undoing the damage resulting from the theft of a child’s identity can be a challenge.

Adults can monitor their own credit reports every few months to see if someone has misused their information, and order a fraud alert or freeze on their credit files to stymie further misuse. But most parents and guardians don’t expect their youngster to have a credit file, and as a result, rarely request a child’s credit report, let alone review it for accuracy. A thief who steals a child’s information may use it for many years before the crime is discovered. The victim may learn about the theft years later, when applying for a loan, apartment, or job.

Here are some tips for protecting your child’s identity:

• Keep all documents that show a child’s personal information safely locked up.• Share your child’s Social Security number only when you know and trust the other party.• Before you share personal information over the internet, make sure you have a secure connection. A secure website has a lock icon in the address bar and a URL that begins with “https.”• Use a computer with updated antivirus and firewall protection.• If you use a password to sign into a website, log out when you’re done on that site.• Limit the chances that your child’s information will be stolen or misused at school. The law protects the privacy of student education records, and gives you the right to opt out of the release of directory information to third parties, including other families.• Shred letters, forms, and other papers that include your child’s personal information before you throw them out.• Delete electronic computer files that you no longer need, and empty

“At BSB, they recognize you as a customer. It’s good to have that personal connection with those who handle

your money.” - Eric Harris, TWO-EE’s Winery

PRODUCT PEEK2nd Mortgage

Whether your home needs some improvements or you just prefer an affordable fixed rate term, our 2nd Mortgage Loan can help you

get the job done. With flexible terms and our competitive local rates, monthly payments can

be manageable for any budget!

FRAUD PREVENTION TIP:

EMPLOYEESPOTLIGHT

Mari Nell PrangeMari Nell has been

employed at BSB for 24 years. She works at the

Main Office as Computer Operations Supervisor.

Mari Nell enjoys gardening and spending time with

her family. “I really enjoy working with our

customers at BSB.”

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Featured Business: TWO-EE’S Winery

Ask questions whenever you are asked for personal

information that seems inappropriate for the transaction. Ask how the information will

be used and if it will be shared. Ask how it will be

protected. If you’re not satisfied with the answers,

don’t give your personal information. Established in 2013, TWO-EE’S

Winery, named after owners Eric and Emily, officially opened their doors

in May. Located b e t w e e n Huntington and Roanoke, the 40 acre property includes trails and a vineyard to explore.

Coming in the fall will be an outdoor patio that seats 50 and features a firepit.

Some of the best features of TWO-EE’S are their friendly staff, accessibility, and fun environment.

TWO-EE’S Winery is located at 6808 N US 24 E, Huntington. Their hours are 11:00am - 7:00pm. For more information, visit their website at www.twoees.com

your online trash or recycle bin.

To learn more about how to protect your child from identity theft or for information about how to report child identity theft, visit www.ftc.gov/idtheft