|
The Monitor Bank welcomes our newest employee, Chris Strother. Chris brings with her several years of banking experience, and is a great addition to our staff. Stop in and get to know her!"
The annual meeting of Monitor Bancorp, Inc. was held on February 9, 2011 at the Bank’s main office in Big Prairie. During the meeting, all present directors and officers were re-elected.
February 9, 2011 - Chairman James R. Smail announced the promotion of Michael Spiker to Vice President of the bank. Congratulations, Mike!
As an update to the ongoing dispute over Fed price fixing of debit card interchange fees, progress is being made - thanks to the many voices crying out against government price fixing of private enterprise pricing. With the barrage of letters, emails and calls to the Fed and the regulators, both the FDIC and now the Comptroller of Currency have asked the Fed to reconsider their ruling. There is a good chance it will be repealed before implementation. Thanks for your help in attempting to defeat this harmful piece of legislation. Government needs to get out and stay out of private business - this as they can't seem to manage their own business of governing! J.R. Smail, Chairman
As you may have read or heard on the national news media in the past couple of months, our government bureaucrats have issued a new regulation that will have the unintended consequences of forcing community banks like ours into an impossible decision - either raise fees or stop offering debit cards altogether. By the new regulation capping the amount that retailers pay to accept debit cards, it will end up forcing you to pay higher fees, receive fewer rewards and possibly even the loss of standard services like free online banking or free checking. You shouldn't have to pay more just because giant retailers don't want to pay their own bills. It's not too late to stop this harmful regulation, tell your Congressman - "Don't Make Us Pay!" Visit this web site www.SaveMyDebitCard.org and fight this harmful regulation.
Thanks
J.R. Smail, Chairman
2011 marks the 100th anniversary of the Monitor Bank! While we are very proud of this accomplishment, we realize that we wouldn’t be here today without our many valued customers – both past and present. This will be an exciting year for us. Celebration plans are in the works, so stay tuned!
October 2009 is the anniversary month for two of the Monitor Bank’s employees. Diane Shriver – Vice President of Operations – has been with the bank for 24 years. Sis Derkovich – Teller/Customer Service Representative – celebrates her fifth year with the bank. Congratulations, and thank you for your many years of service!
November is the anniversary month of Joe Wachtel – President. Joe has been with the bank for 24 years. November also marks the 3rd year anniversary of our Wooster Loan Production office on Eagle Pass. Stop in and say hello to Doug and Brittany!
Since our introduction of Internet Banking and Debit Cards, their popularity just continues to grow! If you haven’t joined the folks who have simplified their lives by using these banking products, give us a call or stop in today. We’ll be happy to show you just how easy to use - and time saving - these services can be!
May 1, 2009
The much-awaited Debit / ATM Card is now available at the Monitor Bank! It’s a better way to bank, with all the benefits of check writing and ATM access with one convenient card.
Pay for purchases at any of the millions of locations that accept Visa Debit Cards. And there’s no need to carry your checkbook and two forms of identification – it’s as simple as using a credit card!
Enjoy the security of your Debit Card – it’s safer than carrying cash, and using your personal identification number (PIN) adds security against someone making transactions without your consent.
As an ATM card, you can access your Monitor Bank checking and/or savings account(s) any time you wish. You can get instant cash at any ATM displaying the PLUS or STAR network symbols.
As a Debit Card, your purchases will be deducted only from your Monitor Bank primary checking account. In most cases, you’ll simply sign a sales slip. Your purchase amount will be deducted from your available funds (up to your daily card limit), and you’ll see each transaction on your monthly bank statement.
Protecting your personal account information from fraudulent use and theft is always top-of-the-list. We make it our priority to help protect your account with superior levels of security and fraud detection, while also affording you the freedom and flexibility to use your Monitor Bank Debit / ATM card whenever and wherever you choose.
So what are you waiting for? To start enjoying your new Monitor Bank Debit / ATM card, simply: 1) request an application, 2) complete it, and 3) return it. Upon approval, you’ll receive your card in the mail. You select your 4 digit PIN (Personal ID Number) when you call to activate your card. For security reasons, the card cannot be used until you call Card Services from your home phone. To activate your card and set your PIN, simply call the toll-free number included with your card anytime - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Monitor Bank Debit / ATM card – now available! Your money. Your peace of mind.
January 24, 2008 The Monitor Bank announced that coming in second quarter 2008... Debit Cards! In our continuing efforts to bring our customers the best in service, we will soon be rolling out this new product. Debit Cards are a convenient and safe way to access your checking account without having to write checks, and they're accepted nearly everywhere in the Milky Way. Stay tuned!
May 1, 2007 The Monitor Bank announced that our newest branch is right at your fingertips! Online Banking is now available at the Monitor Bank. Through any computer with internet access, you can now view account balances, view actual statements, view account history, transfer funds between accounts, pay bills electronically, reorder checks and download account information directly into Microsoft Money. You can even send and receive secure electronic messages. Applying for this service is quick and easy. Just click the Online Banking tab on our Home Page and click on enroll. Upon approval, you'll have all the conveniences of Online Banking with the Monitor Bank!
March 19, 2007 The Wayne County Farmers' Support Fund has been established at The Monitor Bank. Deposits may be given to Sally Stryffler at PBS Animal Health located at 3200 E. Lincolnway, Wooster, Ohio or sent to The Monitor Bank at P.O. Box 98 Big Prairie, Ohio 44611. The Fund has been established to support current and potential legal challenges to the agricultural community in the Wayne County area.
February 14, 2007 At the Monitor Bank's annual Stockholder's Meeting in February, Richard Dyer was elected to the Board of Directors. Richard has over fifteen years of diversified financial experience. He is a managing partner at Dyer, Hughes, Roche & Wilson, Inc.-a Wooster-based CPA firm. Rich is a graduate of Mercyhurst College, and resides in the Wooster community with his wife and two children. We welcome Rich to our Board, and know he will be a valuable asset for the Bank.
January 1, 2007 Chairman James R Smail announced today Monitor Bancorp, Inc's. closing of the acquistition of a partnership interest in Lifetime Financial Advisors, LLC, a full service financial advisory/financial planning firm to be located at 2285 Eagle Pass Blvd. in Wooster, Ohio in the offices of Monitor Bank's Loan Production Office. Lifetime Financial Advisors, LLC is under the direction of Stefan Garcia, MBA and offers a full compliment of investment, retirement and employee benefit plans for both individual and business clients. Stefan's email address is stefan@monitorwealthgroup.com and his phone number is (330) 264-8580.
October 2, 2006 Chairman James R Smail announced that The Monitor bank has opened a Loan Production Office in Wooster, Ohio. The office is located at 2285 Eagle Pass Blvd Suite C. Doug Akins V.P.of Private Banking is heading up the office. Office hours are 9am - 5pm Monday-Friday and any time by appointment.
November 1, 2006 Chairman James R Smail regrettably announces the resignation of Robert "Butch" Rogers from the Board of Directors of Monitor Bancorp and Monitor Bank. Butch served on the board for over 5 years. Chairman Smail stated that Butch handled his duties in an exemplary fashion and enjoyed his service to the bank.
|
