Connections Club Journal-July_August

Important Club News

Calendar and Contents

Hello My Connections Club Friends,

July 12 Celebration Belle (p.5) August 16 Escape to Margaritaville/ Circa ‘21 (p.14) August 17 The Kids Left. The Dog Died. NOW WHAT? /Bell Tower Theater (p.6) August 24 Cookies and Trivia (p.20) August 29 Take Me Out To The Ballgame (p.15) Sept 7 USS LST 325 (p.4) Sept 15 Titanic /Fireside Theatre (p.16) Sept 16 The Magic of David Casas/ Bell Tower Theatre (p.7) Sept 21-Oct 1 Danube Explorer Sept 23 BritBeat/UD Heritage (p.8) Nov 6-10 Nashville/CMA’s (p.18-19) Nov 11 Branson Country Christmas (p.9) Nov 17 Scrooge the Musical /Fireside (p.17) Nov 17 Vienna Boys Choir/UD Heritage (p.10) Nov 30 Historic Progressive Dinner (p.12-13) Dec 7 Mistletones (p.11)

With bittersweet anticipation, I share the news that Connections Club travel will reach its final destination as I retire at year-end 2023. May I start by telling you what an absolute joy it has been to be your Connections Club Director! I want you to know how much I have loved getting to know you over the years. I will miss our conversations, laughs, and time spent together. I will always be grateful for the experiences we have shared. After decades of exploring our world and our backyards, Connections Club travel adventures are coming to an end. Since the pandemic forever changed our lives and disrupted the travel industry, it has become increasingly difficult to plan with a sufficient degree of certainty that we can meet your travel expectations. With the new challenges and my retirement plans, the hard decision has been made to end the program. We included all of the Connections Club events through the end of the year in this Journal. We will continue to use email to communicate, and the website will have all of the most up-to-date information. This will be our last paper edition. While Connections Club travel activities are wrapping up at the end of the year, your MidWest One Bank accounts remain as they are and will continue to provide the same safety, conveniences, and superior value. Until I depart, I’m delighted to assist you or reach out to your favorite banker with any questions you may have. Let’s take this opportunity to explore what we are truly passionate about at MidWest One Bank—helping you secure your successful financial future.

Contents Important Club News

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USS LST 325 Local Events

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In Our Own Backyard One Day Ventures

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Nashville

Connie’s Corner Points For Travel

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Missing Word Contest

Sincerely,

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