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On Monday December 11^th we’re launching a new mobile banking app to replace the existing TouchBanking app.  Current TouchBanking users will be directed to the app store to download the new app when signing in on or after December 11, 2023.

Users can also download the new GreenLeaf Bank mobile app on Dec. 11^th by visiting the App Store for Apple products or Google Play for Android. Once the new GreenLeaf Bank app is on your phone, just login with your current username and password. It’s that simple!

Keep your finances at your fingertips with the GreenLeaf Bank mobile banking. You can easily:

• Check your accounts.
• Transfer money.
• Pay bills.
• Even send funds to friends and family.
  

Not a current mobile banking  User?

Follow these simple steps to get started:

1. Download the GLB Mobile Banking App from the App Store or Google Play Store
2. Enter your Online Banking Access ID and Password or Enroll now.

Search for the “GreenLeaf Bank” app in the Apple or Android store and download.

By using your GreenLeaf Bank digital services this holiday season two charities Good360 or Operation Gratitude will receive up to $50,000 . For every qualifying transaction you make, $1 is donated. GreenLeaf Bank digital banking products include:
• Pay bills online
• Make a new transfer
• Send money with Zelle®
• Enroll in mobile banking

Click here for more detail

Once again, GreenLeaf Bank is partnering with area food pantries to collect donations for local residents in need. Wrightstown and Greenleaf offices are collection sites during the month of November. Drop off donations at either office. 

Help us stock area pantry shelves for Christmas.   Thank you for your consideration and generosity!

List of items needed:

• Canned Soup

• Canned Vegetables

• Canned Stew

• Pasta

• Rice

• Cereal

• Pancake Mix and Syrup

• Oatmeal

• Breakfast Bars

• Canned Fruit

• Granola

• Juice Boxes

• Canned Tuna or Chicken

• Peanut Butter and Jelly

Local residents came through donating several shopping carts full of supplies. Donations included backpacks, binders, folders, notebooks, markers, highlighters and writing instruments. These generous donations from our friends and neighbors help students get their school year off to a great start.

Donations were received at both bank offices and supplies will be distributed by the Wrightstown School District.

Thank to everyone who donated.

Once again GreenLeaf Bank is partnering with local schools to collect supplies to bene­fit area children in need. School supply items can be dropped off at either GreenLeaf Bank location now through July 31st .

Thank you for your consideration and generosity!

Here is a list of needed items:

• Wide-Ruled Notebooks

• Folders

• Pencil Box/Pouch

• Scissors

• Washable Markers

• Crayola Crayons

• Colored Pencils

• Pens

• Pencils

• Erasers

• Highlighters

• Index Cards

• Dry Erase Markers

• Glue Sticks

• Glue Bottles

• 3 Ring Binders

• Post-It Notes

• Rulers

• Backpacks

• Loose Leaf Paper

• Pencil Sharpener

• Tissues

• Lysol/Clorox Wipes

As a Community Bank, we have the duty to support our community, and for over 25-years GreenLeaf Bank has awarded scholarships to area students. Here Michael Krutz (left) recognized this year's recipients at a ceremony at Wrightstown High School. 

Recipients in order are:

Joseph Uitenbroek

Conner Born

Danielle Bruecker

Leah Uitenbroek

Congratulations to all 2023 high school graduates!

All homes need a strong foundation. Likewise, homebuyers need a strong foundation to make wise decisions. GreenLeaf Bank is committed to making that happen by investing in homebuyer education classes taught by NeighborWorks Green Bay.  Here GreenLeaf Bank Commercial Lender Gregg Halvorsen (left) presents the check. NeighborWorks of Green Bay provides area families the tools needed to engage in the homebuying process, saving them time and money. If you are in the market for a new home and are looking to educate yourself on the process visit their website. https://nwgreenbay.org/

The failure of several large banks this year has placed a spotlight on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). 

Your deposits at GreenLeaf Bank are insured by the FDIC. So, rest assured your money is safe and sound. The amount of insurance you receive is based on ownership of your accounts. This short video helps you understand each type of qualifying account and how much coverage you are eligible to receive.

GreenLeaf Bank’s November Food Drive was a success thanks to local residents.  The drive benefited food pantries at Morrison Zion Lutheran and Zion Lutheran Wayside. Over 300 items were collected to stock the pantry shelves before Christmas.  The bank donated an additional $500.  Joel Prunty with GreenLeaf Bank presents donation check to Pastor James Enderle in Morrison.

GreenLeaf Bank is partnering with area food pantries as a collection site for the month of November.  Drop off your donations at either of our office locations. 

Thank you for your consideration and generosity!

List of items needed:

• Cereal

• Pancake Mix and Syrup

• Oatmeal

• Breakfast Bars

• Canned Fruit

• Granola

• Juice Boxes

• Canned Tuna or Chicken

• Peanut Butter and Jelly

Local residents came through donating several shopping carts full of supplies. Donations included backpacks, binders, folders, notebooks, markers, highlighters and writing instruments. These generous donations will help students get their school year off to a great start.

Donations were received at both bank offices and supplies will be distributed by the Wrightstown School District.

The bank would like to thank everyone who donated!

Complete this quick and easy checklist before taking off on much needed rest and relaxation.

• Notify your bank if you are headed out of country.
• Pay your bills.
• Hold your mail.
• Make copies of important documents.
• Download our mobile banking app.
• Download our MoneyPass app to access our nation-wide fee free ATM network.
• Determine how much cash you need.
• Notify debit and credit card companies to avoid being declined for suspected fraud.
• Pay all your upcoming bills in advance or arrange for automatic payments.
• Online banking is invaluable to travelers who want to monitor and manage their accounts on vacation. Mobile banking allows you to set up text alerts when your card is used.
• Just in case you lose a debit or credit card, it is a good idea to have some cash on hand.
• Keeping all your cash, debit, and credit cards in one place is asking for trouble. Clean out your wallet so you only have the essentials and divide your money by keeping spare cards and cash in the hotel safe. Always have a method of payment on your person in a secure location.

Now your finances are secure while you travel.

Once again GreenLeaf Bank is partnering with local schools to collect supplies to bene­fit area children in need. School supply items can be dropped off at either GreenLeaf Bank location now through July 31st .

Thank you for your consideration and generosity!

Here is a list of needed items:

• Wide-Ruled Notebooks

• Folders

• Pencil Box/Pouch

• Scissors

• Washable Markers

• Crayola Crayons

• Colored Pencils

• Pens

• Pencils

• Erasers

• Highlighters

• Index Cards

• Dry Erase Markers

• Glue Sticks

• Glue Bottles

• 3 Ring Binders

• Post-It Notes

• Rulers

• Backpacks

• Loose Leaf Paper

• Pencil Sharpener

• Tissues

• Lysol/Clorox Wipes

Still growing after more than a century, here’s how a small Brown County Bank has stayed local since 1911.

When the owners of the newest coffee shop in Allouez went looking for a loan to start the business, they found help in an unexpected place.  Larger regional banks were ready to lend, but GreenLeaf Bank, a small, family-owned bank in far southern Brown County not only jumped at the chance to do business with the shop, but also went above and beyond in helping them grow.  "We met with a really, really large bank where we had an account prior to GreenLeaf, but they were more focused on numbers," said Chris Christen, co-owner of Coffee Wizardz, 535 Green Ave., in Allouez.  “They weren't sending us leads for new clients, checking in on us or coming to our café. That was the big difference," he added.

Customers say that personal touch has been a hallmark of GreenLeaf Bank and its predecessors since the early 1900s, and it's a key to how the bank has managed to not just survive, but to grow over the last century.

Ray VandeVoort is the owner of one of the dozen farms near the GreenLeaf Bank branch at 1608 Day St., in the village of Greenleaf.  He has been a farm owner and a client of the GreenLeaf Bank for all his life.  Now 72 and retired, he says the bank has always been there to help him, even as farming became harder.  “I do less now, but we are still farming, and they are still there for us,” he said.  If the bank were to close tomorrow, he knows he could find another bank, but he “would sure miss them.”  “You go there, and they know everybody, they call you by your first name,” he said.

GreenLeaf Bank traces its roots to Wayside State Bank and State Bank of Greenleaf, created in 1911 and 1913 respectively. The banks were united in 1970, when Dave Krutz became the primary shareholder and president of both banks and changed the name to GreenLeaf Wayside Bank.  In 2020, the name was changed to the GreenLeaf Bank.

As of March 31, the small bank had 116,435 total deposits and $128.2 million in assets. By comparison, Associated Bank as the region's largest had 28.5 million deposits and $31.2 billion in assets, as reported by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

David Krutz, son of the original owner and now president of the entity, says GreenLeaf Bank has always been a community-oriented financial institution, with a personal approach and very loyal and competent employees.  Most of the bank's staff have been there for 10 years or more — and some for more than 40.  "We have been lucky, they have been so loyal to us; and for those that are retiring, we are thinking promotions (to fill those positions)," said Krutz.

For much of the bank's history, its main customers were local farmers.  “Historically (the portfolio) was a little more agricultural, but that’s been trending down over the years,” he said.  As family farms have closed and the dairy industry increasingly became dominated by large farms, that business began to dwindle.

Wrightstown is a fast growing residential area and today the biggest portion of the bank's business is in residential and commercial real estate, both in the village and in other parts of the region.  Wrightstown's population was 3,688 in 2020 according to the U.S. Census Bureau — up 30.46% since 2010. Greenleaf grew in that same period from 607 people to 918.

Tim Trudell, owner of Complete Auto Body, said the bank has always been there to support him and his business, a vehicle repair shop just two miles from the Greenleaf branch.  He thinks the institution has a strong relationship with the community, something that a big bank might not have.  “I’ve grown (the business) quite a few times and every time they were there to help me,” he said.

The bank's owners have been approached several times about their willingness to sell to a bigger bank, but Krutz feels a commitment to support the community, something he doesn't believe a bigger bank would have. If an offer were to be presented, he said, they wouldn’t sell.   "There have been studies that when a community bank gets bought out or closes, it really affects the local community because we are willing to take more chances than big banks with people we have a relationship with," said Krutz.  He pointed to a study done by the FDIC that underscored the importance and resiliency of community banks.  About 30% off community banks closed in the decade following the 2009 recession, compared to 36% of the 555 biggest institutions that closed over the same period.  Even as many closed, the 4,720 that remained not only survived, but also experienced continued growth while filling a crucial role in lending for commercial real estate, small businesses and agriculture, according to the report.

But besides financial aid to their customers, GreenLeaf also helps with food drives in churches, donations and student programs like "Stingcancer" at Wrightstown High School.  Mark Walters, pastor at Alleluia Lutheran Church in Greenleaf, said the bank helped with the church's mortgage and the documentation to access government grants like the PPP loans during the pandemic. The bank also selected their house of worship for a $2,000 grant last year.   "I think they are very important for the community, and they do a great job, everyone there," he said.

Chris Christen said he and his business partner, Sam Brown, know very little about laws and rules, but at GreenLeaf they found all the support and knowledge needed.  "We actually got wholesale clients from them, different leads on grants to help us get through COVID-19. They really went above and beyond," said Christen.  He feels like the people at the bank want his business to be successful and build a stronger and longer partnership.   “We are just two guys who love coffee, we are not necessarily business people, so having people like them is just wonderful," he said.

Source:  Ariel Perez is a business reporter for the Green Bay Press-Gazette. You can reach him at APerez1@gannett.com or view his Twitter profile at @Ariel_Perez85

Teaching Children to Save – 7 Tips to Build Good Financial Habits

1. Talk About Money - Discuss things that cost money – both necessities and “nice to haves” – with your child and how saving is involved in getting those things.  Younger children can start to learn about concepts related to savings accounts, earning interest, etc.  Old children dive into concepts about credit, good debt vs. bad debt, investing, and so forth.  The more you talk with your kids about important financial literacy terms and how they related to their goals, the better!
2. Allow some Trial and Error - Allowing kids to make small mistakes with their money can be a good learning experience.  If your child decides to spend their birthday money on something frivolous, talk through how they might make a different decision next time.
3. Open a Bank Account - Starting with a piggy bank, cash, and coins is great for helping kids understand money in a digital world where the concept of a transaction can be harder to grasp.  As they get older, open a bank account and help them deposit their savings.
4. Model Good Habits - Involve your child when you pay your bills and set aside money for retirement, education, and other large purchases.  When they observe your good habits, kids will not only be more encouraged to handle their own money wisely, they’ll also pick up useful tips along the way.
5. Encourage Sharing - Help your child determine how much to spend, save, and give away.  Ask them what causes are important to them and where they would like to donate some of their money.
6. Save Up Together - Setting a goal and saving together for a vacation or joint purchases is a fun way to encourage saving.  You might offer a match or incentive for your child’s savings.
7. Keep the Conversation Going - Think of your child’s financial education as an ongoing conversation.  Continue to introduce new concepts and check in on their savings progress.  Celebrate when they reach a goal and have fun along the way!

Source: www.wisbank.com

The Social Security Administration and Office of the Inspector General continue to receive reports of scammers impersonating SSA employees over the phone, to request personal information or money.  Imposters may threaten you and demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or legal action.  Do not fall for it! 

• SSA employees NEVER threaten you for information, or promise a reward or resolution in exchange for personal information or money.
• Do not us caller ID to verify that the caller is a government employee.  Many scam calls “spoof” official government numbers, such as SSA’s National 800 Number, the Social Security Fraud Hotline, local Social Security field offices, SSA press offices, or local police numbers.
• Imposters may use legitimate names and phone numbers of SSA employees.
• If the caller demands sensitive personal information, payment via gift card or pre-paid debit card or wire transfer, it is a scam.
• If the caller makes threats when you do not comply with their request, it is a scam.
  

If you receive a suspicious call:

1. Hang up!
2. Do not give them money or personal information
3. Report the scam at OIG.SSA.GOV/REPORT
   

Source: oig.ssa.gov/scam