July_August Connections Club Journal

Important Club News

Hello My Connections Club Friends,

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.

Sincerely,

Connections Club 3