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Here are some pictures of happenings around Lincoln State Bank.

Aannual Farmers Meeting 2013

Lincoln State Bank held its annual Farmers Meeting on February 28, 2013 at the Hankinson Community Center.

The farmers were given the opportunity to listen to Dr. Frayne Olson from NDSU as he shared crop marketing, market analysis and risk management options. Bob Perius from NAU shared the changes to the multi peril crop insurance program for 2013,including changes in trend yield and adjustment options. Closing out the speaker session was Rich Menze from Leveraged Liquiity LLC as he provided information on tax preparation, retirement , exit and succession strategies.

After the meeting the guests were served lunch and refreshments with our lending staff.

Lidgerwood Branch's 10 Year Anniversary

On Feb. 1, 2013, we celebrated our 10 year anniversary of our opening of our bank in Lidgerwood. As the Super Bowl was on Sunday we decided to have an early tail gate party on Friday. The staff mixed up a pot of tasty chili and served the many customers that braved the cold weather to celebrate with us! The customers were invited to sign up for the drawing of a 39 inch flat screen TV. The name was drawn and the winner is Andy Gaukler!

Many thanks to everyone who took the time and joined us in the celebration of our 10 year celebration!

2nd annual Fall Festival

	On September 15th the community of Wyndmere held their 2nd annual Fall Festival. Pictured (L-R) are the winners of the Beer Stein Races sponsored by Lincoln State Bank. Carl Springer, Tammy Haberman, Nichole Benedict, Justin Frye, Suz Heitkamp, Jon Strege.
	Holding two steins of beer, contestant Kairoun Moffet, maneuvers around the obstacle course at the Wyndmere Fall Festival. Contestants are judged on their speed and agility with points deducted for missing an obstacle.

Community Service Challenge 2012

The community of Hankinson held its 11th annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 29, 2012. The staff of Lincoln State Bank entertained the Germans with the game "Drinko" a version of the popular "Plinko" game and the prizes were German wine and beer. Another activity the staff were involved in was Hammerschlagen, using nails that the person uses a hammer and pounds the nails into a log , the first person to drive their nail flush in the log wins a shot of apfelkorn. Staffers Elaine Knaak and Carol Buckhouse with assistance from Linda Kocher with Investment Centers of America hosted the "Drinko" game for the Oktoberfest attendees.Meghan Mitchell enjoying the competition of the Hammerschlagen race.

Community Service Challenge 2012

Lincoln State Bank recently participated in the Independent Community Banks of North Dakota’s (ICBND) Community Service Challenge. Community Banks across North Dakota were encouraged to pick a community service event or act of their choice to complete between April 1 and June 30. The winner of the contest would receive a donation of $500 to their cause. ICBND announced the bank’s entry as the winner and awarded the check on Tuesday, August 14th at the association’s 45th annual convention in Bismarck. In turn, Lincoln State Bank presented the check to the City of Hankinson on August 16th at its business appreciation event held for the bank’s business customers. The bank and its employees selected the Hankinson Community Center for their service event and planned, prepared and served over 300 people who came to share in the dedication of the facility on June 29. Also in April, community banking month, bank staff served cookies, coffee and lemonade for a City-sponsored forum for elected officials on April 25th. Lincoln State Bank selected the “GO LOCAL” theme for its float in this summer’s parades with a goal to bring local businesses within its market area together and “build bridges” to promote and support each other, as well as build a communication network between themselves as a resource to promote economic activity in the entire area. By going local and banking locally, consumers make a hometown investment they can be proud of. The money they deposit in their community bank is reinvested in ways that drive the local economy. Community banks are small businesses themselves and only thrive when their customers and communities do the same. Taking care of their customers and looking out for the best interest of their community is ingrained in the way they conduct their business. Lincoln State Bank has served the Hankinson community since 1935, Wyndmere since 1956 and Lidgerwood since 2003.

Business Owners Event 2012

Lincoln State Bank hosted an event for business customers on August 16th. The theme of the event was GO LOCAL and building bridges within and between our communities. The event included games and a meal prepared and served by bank staff. Following the meal we had a motivational team building exercise where the attendees were divided into groups of 8 and built a bridge that could hold and allow a pitcher of ice water to pass under using only newspaper and masking tape. All the teams were able to build the bridge! The evening concluded with President Bob Wurl sharing the history of the bank and inviting everyone to review what Lincoln State Bank products and services they may consider to run their business more efficiently and GO LOCAL. The evening concluded with President Bob Wurl presenting the door prizes, Mike and Lynda Storbakken won the gas grill while Breanna Smykowski and Brooke Bruce were the lucky winners of the umbrella/cooler set.

Hankinson Community Center Open House 2012

The staff of Lincoln State Bank prepared and served the meal for the Open House of the recently completed Hankinson Community Center. The staff served over 300 people attending the event that showcased the craftsmanship of the thousands of hours of labor needed to complete the project and enjoy the finished product. The Community Center construction started with the renovation of four former buildings and additional space for larger events was added to the west of the former and includes state of the art audio and video equipment.

Hankinson High School Girls Fast Pitch Softball Team Send-Off 2012

Lincoln State Bank staff arranged a send off gift package of snacks and powerade that were delivered to the Hankinson High School girls fast pitch softball team as they were boarding the bus and traveling to Fargo to play in the State tournament. Congratulations to the Pirates on finishing 6th!

Hankinson Community Center Fundraiser 2012

In the spirit of COMMUNITY BANKING MONTH the staff of Lincoln State Bank volunteered to assist the Hankinson Community Center with it’s recent fund raising event.. The staff packed and delivered the meals to the homes for the call- in requests while other staff got their hands in the dish water and washed and dried the dishes!

Farmer Management Seminar 2012

Lincoln State Bank & Lincoln Insurance Agency held their annual Farm Management Seminar on March 1, 2012 at the Mantador VFW. The presenters this year included: Bob Perius from NAU Country Insurance, Katie Miller from Progressive Ag and Dwight Aakre with the NDSU Extension Service. Perius gave an update on changes in the crop insurance program and Miller gave a presentation on the outlook for commodities. Aakre concluded the day with presentations on the Economics of Installing Tile Drainage Systems and a Comparison of Expected Input Costs and Crop Insurance Guarantees. Nearly 60 farmers attended the annual meeting. Afterwards, they were invited to stay for refreshments and dinner.

Oktoberfest 2011

	Lincoln State Bank sponsored a beer stein race at the 10th annual Oktoberfest held in Hankinson on September 24, 2011. The contestants run through an obstacle course consisting of tire challenge and jumping over hay bales and around two barrels and under a limbo pole while carrying beer steins filled with beer. After the race is completed the time it took to run the race and the amount of beer remaining in the steins are measured and calculated to determine the winner. Each contestant is given a T shirt for running the race and cash prizes are awarded to the first, second, and third places in both the women’s and the men’s category.
	Lincoln State Bank staff joined in the celebration of Oktoberfest ,the bank held some game contests in the bank on Saturday morning. Customers guessed or calculated how many candy corn and how many caramels were in the jars. The winner closest to the number of items in the jar were awarded the jars with all the candy! Jada Steinwehr won the caramels and Serena Buckhaus won the candy corn. Another fun game we offered was a jar the staff hid 18 items in bird seed and the game players had to find and list the 18 items, the winner of this contest was Amber Wahler.

Quasiquicentennial Celebrations

	Amanda Helmer and Renae Kuehl walk the parade route to hand out necklaces and stress balls to the many parade attendees during the QuasiQui celebration held in Hankinson July 1 – 4, 2011.
	Meghan Mitchell with the Lincoln State Bank float for the July celebration in Hankinson.

	Memories Forever Photo Booth was sponsored by Lincoln State Bank for those attending the Sunday activities that wanted to take some photo memories back home to remember the fun times had during the Quasi Qui Centennial!

	Lincoln State Bank sets the pace as the Independent Community Banks ATM trailer was first used by Lincoln State Bank when it was set up at the Mantador 125th.
	Lincoln State Bank joined the Mantador’s QuasiQui Centennial’s parade. Shown in the pictures are Bob Wurl president and Hannah Lingen as the bee on float. Patricia Kuchera and Amanda Lingen were also walkers in the parade.

Farmer's Management Seminar held on March 2nd

	Lincoln State Bank and Lincoln Insurance Agency sponsored their annual Farm Management Seminar on March 2nd at the Mantador VFW hall. Featured speakers were Doug Goering, the North Dakota State Agricultural Commissioner followed by Bob Perius from NAU Country Insurance and the final speaker was Frayne Olson, Crops Marketing Specialist for the NDSU Extension Service. Those in attendance were provided some valuable information for the upcoming crop year. Topics addressed included risks and opportunities that farmers face in the future, changes in the crop insurance program and outlooks for commodity prices. After the speakers the farmers were treated to drinks and a meal of brats and burgers grilled to perfection by Bob and Jeff!

Wyndmere-Lidgerwood Warbirds Girls Volleyball Team heads to the State Tournament. Lincoln State Bank provided a “treat” box for the team to enjoy.

Dollars for Scholars Appreciation Luncheon

Each Dollars for Scholars chapter in the state was honored for their tireless work and dedication to North Dakota students, thanks to the partnership between Bank of North Dakota and North Dakota Dollars for Scholars.

Jeff Stein received the first Chapter Hero award. Jeff has been with the Hankinson-Mantador Dollars for Scholars since 1991.

Jeff began the Invest In Our Youth Club, a local endowment fund that has grown from $30,000 to $150,000. He also helped start the Dale “Spanky” Buckhouse Memorial golf tournament which provides a scholarship each year.

Since the chapter’s inception, Hankinson-Mantador Dollars for Scholars has awarded $63,650 to 196 graduating seniors.

Wyndmere Park Board Donation

Rochelle Huseth accepts a check on behalf of the Wyndmere Park Board for a donation of $500.00 received from Lincoln State Bank to improve/upkeep the Rock Garden in Wyndmere.

Hankinson July 4^th Parade

Lidgerwood Swimming Pool

Lincoln State Bank donated for Lidgerwood's swimming pool improvement project. Naomi Bellin presents Ron Knaust with a check.

Tinky Field

Lincoln State Bank donates to the Tinky Field baseball field project. Naomi Bellin presents Cari Illies with a check for the Lidgerwood Progressive Development Corporation.

Lincoln State Bank and Lincoln Insurance sponsor Farmer Meeting

	Lincoln State Bank and Lincoln Insurance Agency sponsored a farmer meeting with a fishing theme. Speakers were invited to talk about agriculture followed by an evening of food, drinks and fishing.

Lincoln State Bank put together a “Snack Bouquet” for the Hankinson Pirates Girls Basketball Team’s trip to the State Class B Basektball Tournament in Grand Forks. The Pirates are a returning defender at the tournament.

Lincoln State Bank funds a $500,000 Qualified Zone Academy Bond

Lincoln State Bank funded a $500,000 Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) to assist Hankinson Public School with their remodeling project. It is an interest free bond (loan) to the school district.

Pictured are Hankinson Public School Board Members, Clare Carlson, USDA State Director, and Bob Wurl, President of Lincoln State Bank