Bring Ryan Seacrest, Paula, Randy, and Simon to the Annual Chamber Awards Banquet and you have Hutchinson Idol!  Congratulations to all of the award winners! Our very own, Anthony Hanson, hosted as Ryan Seacrest.  Anthony serves as Treasurer on the Chamber board.

Outstanding Young Leader: Megan Peterson

Volunteers of the Year: AJ & Jessica Forcier

Business Person of the Year: Renee Hantge

Agri Business Person of the Year: Roger Zavoral

Boss of the Year: Dr. Chuck Neufeld

Distinguished Service: Timothy Sanken Jr.

Educator of the Year: Bruce Eckhart

Citizens Bank & Trust Co. was a Platinum sponsor of the Chamber Agri-Business Seminar on January 26, 2012. Speakers included Bob Worth, Vice President of the American Soybean Association, Robert Craven, an Extension economist and director of the Department of Applied Economics’ Center for Farm Financial Management, Dr. George Rehm, a University of Minnesota soil scientist and also Dr. Eric Kaler, President of the University of Minnesota. Jeff Jensen and Nancy Witte proudly serve on the Chamber’s Agri-Business Committee. The event is attended by nearly 65 farmers from the central Minnesota area.  The Agri-Business Committee also delivers farm fatigue bags, hosts Dairy Days in June, and hosts this annual seminar.

Congratulations to our employees that celebrated service anniversaries with us in 2011! We are grateful not only for the years of service they have contributed to Citizens Bank but also for the years they have committed to being active in the community of Hutchinson. Your efforts make a difference! Thank you.

Seated: Barb Betker- 40 years, Sue Homan- 40 years
Standing Left to Right: Vern Hagen- 30 years, Deb Froemming- 10 years, Chris Kaczmarek- 5 years, Sue Shimanski- 20 years, Buzz Burich- 30 years

What do James Bond, a silent auction, and a royal dinner have in common? The Hutchinson HealthCare Foundation Caring Hearts Gala. This year’s 007 theme was a lively atmosphere and a rich success for the Hutchinson HealthCare Foundation. Citizens Bank was honored to be a Silver Sponsor for the event and to share the evening in a fundraiser for a great cause.

Who doesn’t love lightning bowling? The kids here sure do! The Citizens Bank Children’s Christmas party was a fun-filled afternoon at Hutch Bowl.

And the award for BEST COSTUME goes to….Snow White and the Seven Investment Gnomes! Citizens Bank Employees were excited to participate in the 2nd Annual Spooky Sprint, a costume-filled 5k Run/Walk along the Luce Line Trail. Mandy starred as Snow White with her seven gnomes: Carol, Connie, Bonnie, Cindy, Robin, Deidra, and Jessi. This fundraising event supported the Hutchinson REACH program. REACH is a voluntary, in-school program of the Crow River Area Learning Center in the Hutchinson High School designed to help students who are seeking support academically, socially, and/or emotionally.