Knowing What Counts
VOL 2017, NO. 1
RUSHVILLE STATE BANK NEWSLETTER
SPRING 2017
FROM GREGG’S DESK…..
With this edition of “Knowing What Counts”, we embark on our 16 th year of publishing this
quarterly newsletter. Our initial goal was to provide timely information about bank products
that we felt you would be interested in, as well as topics about some of our other services,
community involvement opportunities, and a calendar of upcoming events in Schuyler County.
Looking back, the changes that have taken place in the financial services industry over the past
15 years have been astounding. Continuing advances in technology have altered the landscape
of our business, and in many cases have left some of our old delivery channels completely
obsolete. But one thing that has not changed, and will not change, is our commitment to the
ideals of community banking. We understand that you are the reason we have been able to
serve this area for 127 years, and we truly appreciate your past and future support. We hope
you will stop by the bank on Friday, April 7th to join us as we celebrate Community Banking
Week in Illinois.
Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 26. Please take time to remember and give
thanks for those men and women who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed
forces. Have a great spring, and God Bless the USA!
Community
Banking Week
April 2-8, 2017
Join Us for a Customer
Appreciation Day
April 7, 2017
RUSHVILLE STATE BANK
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Rushville State Bank is pleased to announce the winners of
the Bank’s 2017 essay competition are the following RIHS
Seniors: Dylan Krohe, Alexander Kettering, and Rachel
Adams. Pictured with the winners are scholarship
coordinators J.T. Thoenen and Nancy Peak. The scholarship
contest required applicants to answer three questions
regarding the impact or importance of community banking in
their lives, rather than a full essay on a specified topic.
Dylan Krohe, son of Dale and Susan Krohe, plans to attend
Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville and major in
Pharmacy.
Alexander Kettering, son of Tim and Nicky Kettering, plans to
major in Chemical Engineering at the University of Iowa.
Rachel Adams, daughter of Dan and Lisa Adams, plans to
attend Illinois State University, majoring in English with a
minor in Spanish.
The essay applications will be forwarded to the state-wide
CBAI scholarship program for additional consideration.
The Rushville State Bank $500 scholarships will be officially
awarded at the Rushville-Industry High School Award
ceremony in May 2017.
Pictured L-R: J.T. Thoenen, Dylan Krohe, Alexander
Kettering, Rachel Adams, and Nancy Peak.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
through RSB TRUST DEPARTMENT
by: Linda M. Butler, Vice President, Trust Officer
The Rushville State Bank Trust Department administers scholarship programs
through the Schuyler County Community Foundation and Schuyler County
Education Foundation. Application forms for 2017 are now available.
SCHUYLER COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
A Hand Up Scholarship (NEW for 2017) criteria: Rushville-Industry High School graduating senior, resident of
Schuyler County for two years, demonstration of a financial need, and plans to attend a vocational or trade school.
Michael Lee Ward Scholarship criteria: Rushville-Industry High School graduating senior, resident of Schuyler
County, and plans to attend the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana majoring in either mathematics or the
sciences.
Victor Wood Scholarship criteria: Rushville-Industry High School graduating senior pursuing post-secondary
education in the field of education.
SCHUYLER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Joshua “J PHIL” Phillips Memorial Athletic Scholarship criteria: Rushville-Industry High School graduating seniors
pursuing higher education, who participate in athletics and other activities, have a love for the outdoors, and
share characteristics with Joshua Phillips.
Late Knight Cruisers Car Club Scholarship criteria: Rushville-Industry High School and Beardstown High School
graduating seniors pursuing higher education in auto mechanic technology, diesel tractor technology, or auto
body repair.
Roger’s Bakery Culinary Arts Scholarship criteria: Rushville-Industry High School graduating seniors pursuing
higher education in the culinary arts or baking fields.
Schuyler County Jail Museum Arthur, Carrie, and Mardelle Hinners Scholarship criteria: students seeking a
college degree and career in any field, one available to a Schuyler County resident and 2017 high school graduate
and one to a Schuyler County resident who is a current college student.
Contact either the Rushville-Industry High School Office or the Rushville State Bank Trust Department for
applications and additional information. Completed forms must be returned by the deadline stated on
each application. Most scholarship awards will be announced during the Rushville-Industry High School Awards
Ceremony held in the high school gymnasium in May.
Debit Card
Compromise Awareness
We all know someone that
has been a victim of debit
card compromise or debit
card fraud and you may
actually have been a victim
yourself.
As a consumer, you are
protected from losses that
are incurred due to
fraudulent or unauthorized transactions made with
your debit card in most cases.
Regardless of these protections, a debit card
compromise or incident of fraud will cause an
inconvenience due to the cancellation of your debit
card; time needed to reissue and mail you a new
card; and the time needed to communicate your
new card number to your service providers.
In order to combat the rising levels of debit card fraud,
Rushville State Bank uses several services to protect
your funds and your potential inconvenience.
Our card processor, Shazam® , offers a fraud scoring
system to detect fraud as it is happening and block
cards until the transactions can be confirmed. They
also offer a mobile-based application available for
smartphone, tablet, and computer users called Shazam
Bolt$™. Both services are “FREE” to Rushville State
Bank customers and both perform different types of
services to help attack fraud and reduce your
inconvenience.
We periodically place “blocks” on certain types of
transactions or transactions that are attempted in
specific states or international
locations.
If you are
attempting a transaction and
it is denied, please contact us
for assistance.
PREMIER
CLUB
by Judy Quillen
On Sunday, June 11th the
Premier Club will be
traveling to Circa’21 in Rock
Island to a dinner theatre.
We will enjoy a delicious
meal and see “Snapshots”,
a musical scrapbook. This
romantic comedy blends
some of the best-loved
music from composer
Stephen
Schwartz’s
Broadway shows (Wicked,
Godspell, and The Baker’s
Wife) with some of his
lesser-known gems.
You’ll meet Sue and Dan, who after 20 years of marriage,
have drifted apart. Together they discover a box of
photographs which leads them to relive the memories of
their past selves and to discover the humorous twists of
how love united them and why life has pushed them
apart.
We will leave the Schuyler County Fair Grounds at 2:00
P.M. on our way to experience the thrill of a live
professional theatre and a performing wait staff,
complemented by fine cuisine, all brought to you in their
beautifully restored historic 1920 theatre. Call or stop by
the Rushville State Bank to sign up for this enjoyable
evening.
Become part of the solution:
- Register the Shazam® Fraud department
telephone number in your mobile device and
answer when they call. Doing so may stop a
fraud in process or may allow an “authorized”
transaction to continue-(866)508-2693.
- Sign up for Shazam Bolt$ ™ on your mobile
device or home computer. It’s FREE and also
may notify you if a fraudulent transaction is
attempted against your account.
- Use your debit card with trusted merchants
and be cautious when using your card on
unsecure websites.
- Notify us of your travel plans so we may be
sure to “allow” your transactions made during
the trip.
- Contact us immediately if you note any
suspicious transactions from your account using
a debit card.
There is still time to sign up for our annual trip with
Collette to Nova Scotia July 17-27, 2017. Some of the
highlights are Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Cape Breton Island,
Cabot Trail, Prince Edward Island, Fundy Trail, and
Lunenburg. At present we have fourteen people signed up
to enjoy this journey. Pick up a detailed brochure at the
bank.
Save the dates for our
November 16-19, 2017.
annual trip
to Branson:
You do not have to be fifty-five to travel with us and you
do not have to become a member of the Premier Club;
everyone is welcome to join us on our trips.
We are
always glad to have new members and travelers. Please
stop by or call 217-322-3323 for more information on
joining the Premier Club or to learn more about our travel
opportunities.
STUDENT CHECKING
from Rushville
State Bank
 No fee checking while a fulltime student
 Mastercard Debit Cards
 Online Banking
@www.rushvillestatebank.com
 Mobile Banking Apps
for Android or Apple Devices
friendly customer service from
people you know and trust
Rushville State Bank
100 East Lafayette St, P.O. Box 50
Rushville, IL 62681-0050
217-322-3323
Visit www.rushvillestatebank.com for more community events !
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Apr 29
Mar 16-19 RIHS Musical “Mary Poppins”
Apr 1
May 5
St. Patrick’s Day
May 12
Schuyler- Industry Schools Closed (Teachers Institute)
May 14
First Day of Spring
May 18
Schuyler Ag Committee Appreciation Breakfast
May 21
Schuyler-Industry School Improvement
(½ Day Attendance)
May 23
April Fool’s Day
April 2-8
Community Banking Week
April 7
Rushville State Bank Customer Appreciation Day
Mar 17
Mar 20
Mar 24
Mar 24
April 14-17 Schuyler Industry Schools Easter Vacation
April 14
Good Friday - Bank Open regular hours
April 16
Easter Sunday
April 21
Schuyler-Industry School Improvement
(½ Day Attendance)
Rushville Industry High School Prom
Ag Day on the Square
Schuyler Industry Middle School Spring Party
Mother’s Day
Schuyler Industry Middle School Graduation
Rushville Industry High School Graduation
and Baccalaureate
Schuyler Industry Schools
Last Day of Student Attendance
May 29
Memorial Day Holiday - Bank Closed
June 2
Culbertson Hospital Golf Outing
June 14
Flag Day
June 16
Tri-County Relay for Life – Jacksonville, IL
12pm – Jacksonville Square
June 18
Father’s Day
June 21
First Day of Summer
OFFICERS & STAFF
Gregg Roegge, President & CEO
Linda Butler, Vice President & Trust Officer
Kelly Greene, Vice President & Cashier
Sandy Ward, AVP & Information Systems Mgr
J.T. Thoenen, AVP & Loan Officer
Jennifer Billingsley, AVP & New Accounts
Judy Quillen, Premier Club Coordinator
Denine Cox, Data Processing
Beth Grover, Data Processing
Janet Hall, Financial Services Associate
Denise Morton, Part-Time Trust Clerk
Cindy Henninger, Teller
Cynthia Henninger, Teller
Cindy Paisley, Loan Clerk
Nancy Peak, Receptionist
Joni Thomas, Data Processing
Nancy Toland, Teller
Ellen Butler, Part-Time Teller
Sarah Roegge, Part-Time Teller
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Rushville State Bank
100 E. Lafayette St.
P.O. Box 50
Rushville, IL 62681
Mar 12
DIRECTORS
Charles Burton, Chairman
Gregg Roegge, Vice Chairman
Van Adkisson
Donovan L. Boehm
Leslie E. Heffner
David B. Hester
Richard C. Teel
F. Donovan Boehm, Director Emeritus
Richard G. Schenk, Director Emeritus
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