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Just a reminder that all German American offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. We wish you and your family a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

Did you know that Zelle is already in your German American Mobile Banking App? No need to download an additional app to send and receive money with friends and family! Learn more here: https://brev.is/3kGOl

Our Dubois County operations team recently took the opportunity to give back and show their school spirit by holding a donation drive to provide hygiene products for area students. They were able to collect and deliver a wide variety of products to Jasper, Southridge, Forest Park, and Northeast Dubois High Schools. We are proud to support our local students and teachers and wish them the best this school year!

Establishing a healthy credit score is easier once you understand how it works! As a German American Bank customer, you have the ability to check your score, view your credit report, and find tips and tools to improve or maintain it. Simply log in into your German American Online & Mobile Banking account and enroll in Credit Score to start learning! https://brev.is/tcZwi

Join us in congratulating Gay Parker! She is retiring from German American Bank after over 24 years of serving the Barren and Hart County communities. Thank you, Gay, for your dedication and commitment to serving our customers. We wish you many happy years ahead in your retirement!

Back to school season is a great time to brush up on your budgeting skills. Get your young learner in on the routine with our FREE online financial literacy courses for families! Here's what you can learn together:
✔️ How to budget, save, and invest for your family’s needs
😀 Healthy money habits for kids and adults
📊 Strategies for long-term planning and security

Check out our Family & Financial Wellness playlist to start learning: https://brev.is/utDDp

Members of our Evansville team recently presented the American Red Cross with a check to support those impacted by the tornado that struck nearby Posey County, Indiana on July 9th. The strongest of seven to hit that day, the tornado displaced many families in Mount Vernon and the surrounding area. This initiative will assist those families as they continue to recover from the damage.

Pictured are Regional President, John Lamb, Market President, Lindsay Botsch, President & CEO of the local American Red Cross, Beth Sweeney, Wealth Advisor, Logan Baumann, and Commercial Banking team member, Steve Walker. Logan serves as a board member and Steve is a volunteer for the local American Red Cross. We are proud to join them in supporting an organization that offers such valuable resources for our community, especially in times of need.

Being aware is the first step to safeguard your financial and personal data. For today's Friday Fraud Awareness we encourage you to stop, stay suspicious, and be fraud smart by following and sharing the below tips:

🚩 Never supply your login information, account number, credit card number, check card number or any other personal or confidential information via phone, email, or text.
🚩 When in doubt, reach out directly to the source. As your financial services provider we will not call, text or send you an email asking you to supply personal information.
🚩 If you receive a suspicious email or text, you should delete it immediately.

Learn more about protecting yourself from fraud: https://brev.is/O52Ce

Back to school season is in full swing! From pens and pencils to sneakers and after school snacks, for every purchase you make using your School Spirit Check Card, German American Bank makes a donation to your school! Over $64,000 has been donated to area schools participating in the program so far in 2024! Learn how to get yours: https://brev.is/ZU6ll

Join us in congratulating Andy Ward! He is retiring from German American Bank after over 18 years of serving the Madison community in banking. Thank you, Andy, for your dedication and commitment to serving our customers. We wish you many happy years ahead in your retirement!

Our Shelbyville, Kentucky team got in on the excitement of the 35th Annual Shelbyville Horse Show over the weekend! It was amazing to see local non-profit organizations have the opportunity to get involved and benefit from this year's event. German American Bank is proud to sponsor this long-running celebration of community spirit and equestrian heritage!

Our team had a great time walking in the Jasper Strassenfest parade alongside our big red piggy bank and the float carrying the Little Miss and Mister Strassenfest court and contestants. What a beautiful day to be out sharing our community spirit!

The theme at this year’s festival is “German Flair on the Square”! Our original office was, and still is located just off Jasper’s downtown square where we are proud to have continued growing our commitment to community since 1910!

Our German American Class of 2024 summer interns delivered their final presentations to the executive team yesterday and did an outstanding job! The amount of energy and commitment this group has brought to the German American team has been remarkable. Thank you, Avery, Evan, and Konner for your contributions! The future of financial professionals is bright!

Gear up for the new school year and jumpstart your savings goals with RoundUp Savings! Enroll to automatically round up every Check Card purchase to the nearest dollar and deposit it from your checking into your savings. Stop by a German American Bank office to get started! https://brev.is/pmcYM

On Saturday afternoon, German American team member, Janelle, noticed a large swarm of honey bees when driving by our Jasper Main Street location. Luckily, she knows a couple beekeepers who were happy to come down and re-home the hive! THANK YOU to Jared and his little bee-keeping apprentice, Kaden, for the un-BEE-lievable job you did to keep our customers and the bees safe. What a great example of the power of community! 🐝

We’re happy to share that German American Bank has donated a van to Awake Ministries in Shelbyville, KY!

Awake Ministries, formed from the union of Open Door of Hope and the Serenity Center food bank, is all about offering free services and resources to help people recover from life's challenges. Their mission is to support everyone in the community and bring people together with love and service. This van will make a big difference in how they can help the Shelbyville community, from transporting supplies to delivering services directly to those in need. It aligns perfectly with our values of integrity, service, and community support. We believe that when our community thrives, everyone prospers, and we're honored to support the amazing work Awake Ministries is doing. Together, we can drive change and make a meaningful impact in our community!

Pictured from left to right:
Kris Hayden – German American Bank - Market Executive
Stephanie Dillon – Awake Ministries - Executive Director
Robbie Houchin – German American Bank – Market President

Our commercial lending team in Barren and Warren County, Kentucky spent the day lending a hand as part of the United Way of Southern Kentucky Day of Caring! German American Bank joined the effort to help distribute kindergarten readiness kits and infant and baby items to locations throughout Barren County. It's great to see area businesses come together to Live United and support our community!

😎 Members of our Louisville team were feeling extra cool at the Jeffersontown Summer Craft Beer Fest over the weekend! 😎

As the sponsor of The Shade Zone tent, German American Bank gave fest-goers a spot to grab some water and get out of the sun while supporting the local breweries in attendance. This growing annual event included live music and food trucks. It was a great afternoon to be out in our thriving Jeffersontown, KY community!

Are you looking for ways to teach your children how to make smart money decisions? An allowance may be a good first step to start establishing healthy saving and spending habits. Find recommendations on how to get started: https://brev.is/3TeDI

We are proud to announce that German American Bank has donated $63,975.58 to area schools participating in our School Spirit Check Card program so far in 2024!

It's exciting to see this total continue to grow with the support of our customers! As a German American School Spirit Check Card holder, you can make a difference simply by using your card. For each purchase made, we make a donation to your participating school of choice. Find details and view our School Spirit Card lineup: https://brev.is/0dF2h

Financial planning is important for your family’s well-being. Our FREE online financial literacy courses are tailored specifically for families who want to be smarter with their money. Here's what you'll get:
🏡 Learn to budget, save, and invest for your family’s needs.
💡 Find tools to teach your kids healthy money habits
🪺 Gain strategies for long-term planning and security.

Check out our playlist to start learning https://brev.is/utDDp

To help keep you safe and secure, this month’s Friday Fraud Awareness highlights some common summer travel scams. Don't forget to apply your sunblock and follow these tips to avoid getting burned by scammers!

🏖 Summer vacation season is a prime time for phishing campaigns that promote fake travel offers. Avoid clicking on unexpected links received via email or text. If a deal seems too good to be true, it likely is!
💳 When paying in advance for accommodations or transportation, have heightened awareness for how payment is requested. Be wary of non-traditional payment methods like gift cards, crypto, and unfamiliar peer-to-peer payment requests.
😎 When taking in the sights on vacation, keep a close watch on your belongings. Consider using a bag that can be kept close to your person like a cross-body or f***y pack. Keep the number needed to cancel a check card or credit card handy should your belongings or card be left behind or stolen.

Whether you’re planning a home renovation or need help simplifying expenses into affordable monthly payments, you may be interested in our Smartest Home Equity Line of Credit. Make a smart choice and talk to one of our Consumer Lenders! Get started today with our fast and easy online consumer loan application. https://brev.is/1rhMQ

Did you know your German American $MART Checking Account can help you save money on your summer getaway? Simply use your ShieldPerks benefits for deals on car rentals, theme park tickets, hotels, and more! Going on a road trip? Sign up to earn points and redeem discounts at participating gas stations with Bazing Fuel, all within the ShieldPerks app! 😎

Got a little extra time this summer? Start building skills for your financial future! The German American Bank Financial Learning Center offers a range of quick and easy courses that can be accessed on your smartphone, tablet or desktop. Visit our website to get your personalized playlist and start learning ! https://brev.is/JMbXz?

From our German American Bank family to yours, we wish you a Happy 4th of July! As a reminder, all German American offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday. Bank anytime using our ATMs, online banking, and mobile banking app. https://brev.is/9O51k

Summertime is about relaxing and creating memories! Use Zelle to send your share of the vacation rental or easily split the cost of other summertime experiences among friends. Log in to your German American Mobile Banking App to start sending money with Zelle!

Our Holland, Indiana office had an exciting start to the week! Long-time Financial Center Supervisor, Henri, and Customer Service Specialist, Lavonne, were surprised by the Holland Fest Committee who asked them both to be Grand Marshalls in this year's Holland 165th Celebration Parade. After getting over their shock, these amazing ladies were honored to accept and hope to see everyone out supporting the Holland Fest September 13-15!

In choosing them for this honor, Committee Chairman Ma Lea Wagner shared that Henri and Lavonne have been working members of Holland's 165 years of progress with a combined 139 service to the community and their customers. They are truly outstanding representatives of German American Bank and our commitment to community. Congratulations!!

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Supercharge your banking power! You can give back to local schools with our School Spirit Check Card, available with a German American Bank Checking Account. Stop in your local office to learn more about the power of a purchase or find a list of participating schools here: https://germanamerican.com/personal/banking/visa-check-card/school-spirit-card/