ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – RCB Bank donates $2,000 to the Arkansas City Habitat for Humanity. This money will help a family in Arkansas City achieve their dreams of owning a home.

“RCB Bank is proud to support Arkansas City Habitat for Humanity and their mission to provide safe, decent and affordable housing for those in our community,” said RCB Bank Market President John Sturd.

Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.

Pictured above (left to right): Curt Freeland, Habitat for Humanity Board President; John Sturd, Arkansas City market president.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

Forbes magazine named RCB Bank as the best bank in the state of Oklahoma in 2020. Nearly 25,000 consumers took a survey to discuss their current and former banking relationships. Based on consumer answers, RCB Bank ranked first in the state of Oklahoma based on its advantages in customer service, accessibility and financial advice. Banks were also ranked based on overall recommendations and satisfaction, trust, terms and conditions, branch services and digital services.

“We are thrilled to receive this prestigious award,” said RCB Bank President and CEO Roger Mosier. “Our employees are dedicated to their communities and building relationships with every person that walks through the door.”

RCB Bank began in Claremore, Oklahoma in 1936 after L.S. Robson was unable to secure a dependable loan with local banks. His son and current RCB Bank board member Frank Robson recalls why the motivation to start RCB Bank. “My dad started this bank because he knew if a community was ever going to grow, credit had to be available.”

It is this progressive spirit and commitment to local communities that motivates RCB Bank to offer small town service with the ability to handle big bank transactions.

COWLEY COUNTY, KS — Due to Stephens’ great love for education as well as the students of Cowley County, the Florence L. Stephens Trust was established to administer the scholarship fund for local high school students. RCB Bank serves as the trustee and is guided by a board that consists of Peggy Lawrence, Eric Flaton, Kevin Schmidt, Jeremy Trulove and Michala Taylor.

Stephens, born in 1917 in Arkansas City, attended elementary in Ark City. She attended high school in both Ark City and Wichita. She went on to graduate from Southwestern College in Winfield.

Stephens returned to Arkansas City where she served as a school counselor and later as director of guidance for USD 470. She was involved in many organizations, including Delta Kappa Gamma, National Retired Teachers Association, Toastmasters International and Ark City Music Club. She also served as a volunteer chaplain for South Central Kansas Medical Center.

She passed away in Arkansas City on January 17, 2012 at the age of 96.

The 2020 Florence L. Stephens Scholarship Recipients are:

Arkansas City High School

Asher McGuire plans to attend Cowley County Community College to study pre-law. McGuire’s extracurricular activities include: (4) years Forensics, (3) years ACHS Spring Play, (3) years Drama Club, (2) years Arklight Newspaper, (1) year High School musical, (1) year Debate and (1) year Model UN.

 

Jacey Arnett will attend Wichita State University and plans to major in Medical Laboratory Science.  Arnett’s extracurricular activities include: (4) years Tennis, (4) years Band, (4) years Symphonic Choir, (4) years Fellowship of Christian Athletes, (3) years Usherettes, National Honor Society where she served as the president 2018-2020.  Arnett obtained several honors in high school that include, Arkansas City Outstanding Student Nominee (2016-2019), 2019 Kansas Honor Scholar, 2018 Shockers Honors Scholar, 2019 Miss Arkansas City and 2019 KTCA Academic All State Girls Tennis. Arnett’s work and community service experience include member of Central Christian Church, Hope Cemetery Memorial Day services volunteer (2006-present), USTA Tennis Day volunteer at WSU tennis center (2019) and employee of The Snowcone Shack (2019).

Noah Leis will be attending Kansas State University and plans to study Mechanical Engineering.  Leis’ extracurricular activities include GSA Club where he served as Treasurer, FLBA where he served as President, Animation Club where he served as the Historian, Scholars Bowl member and Model U.N. member. Leis was also involved in several church and community fundraising events throughout his high school career.

Roxana Linares will be attending Kansas State University-Polytechnic where she will study aviation. Linares’ extracurricular activities include; (4) years Upward Bound, (4) years Girls Soccer, (2) years National Honors Society, (2) years SADD, (2) years GSA, and (2) years Animation Club.  In addition, she held jobs at Sonic and the Presbyterian Manor. Linares’ also volunteered throughout high school for various community service projects which included Easter Egg hunts, Big Sister, Little Brother and Red Cross blood drive.

Winfield High School

Ashya Chapman will attend the University of Oklahoma in the fall. She then plans to attend OU College of Dentistry. She was recognized a Kansas Honor Scholar. Her extracurricular activities include: FFA, Scholars Bowl, GSA, Art Club and Boy’s Baseball team manager.

Elena Woodburn will be attending Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN to pursue a degree in engineering. Her extracurricular activities include: (4) years Tennis, (4) years District Honor Choir, (4) years Marching and Symphonic Bank, (4) years Choir, (4) years District Honor Choir, (4) years Drama Club where she served as Vice President, (4) years Student Council where she served as Treasurer, (2) years Link Crew, (2) years State Honor Choir, (2) years National Honor Society where she served as President, and (1) year International Thespian Society. Woodburn also competed in piano and solo competitions at the state level each year.  In addition, Woodburn performed in various plays throughout high school and was crowned Winter Homecoming Queen.  Woodburn’s community involvement included FUMC High School Youth Group, FUMC Youth Praise Band and Winfield Public Library Summer reading program.

Kenneth Crandall plans to attend Oklahoma Panhandle State University where he plans to pursue a degree in Music Business. His extracurricular activities include: (4) years Basketball where he served as Team Captain, (4) years Choir, (4) years Football where he served as Team Captain, (4) years Vikings on Broadway, (3) years Baseball where he served as Team Captain, (3) years Link Crew, (3) years Viking Voices, and (2) years StuCo. Crandall’s received several honors during high school including: Principal Honors Roll (4) years, Staff Choice Award- 2019, AVCTL All League 2^nd Team for Quarterback, Short Stop and 2^nd Base, and Kansas Honors Scholar 2019-2020.  Crandall’s community involvement included volunteering for WRC events, youth assistant coaching for Football and Baseball, Community and Southwestern plays, working Isle of Lights and participating in CASA fundraiser.

Teryn Jackson will be attending Wichita State University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in psychology.  Teryn’s academic achievements include National Honors Society (2) years, Principal Honors Roll (1) year and Staff Choice Award (2018).  Extracurricular activities include: Varsity Cheer (2) years, Danceline (2) years, Student Council (4) years where she served as senior class president, junior class vice president and sophomore class representative, Link Crew (3) years, Viking Voices (3) years, Choir Cabinet (4) years serving as president for (1) year, Viking Yearbook Staff (4) years, Art Club (4) years, and Young Democrat Club (3) years where she served a term as president and vice president.

 

Central High School (of Burden)

Challen Jimenez plans to attend Friends University and study Health Sciences and Nutrition.  Jimenez’s extracurricular activities include: Varsity Cross Country (4) years, Varsity Track (3) years, Varsity Football (3) years, Powerlifting (4) years, Varsity Scholars Bowl (4) years, Boxing (4) years and Southwestern Youth Symphony (4) years.  His honors and awards include: Honor Roll (4) years, Wendy’s Heisman Award (2019), National Honor Society, Academic All-State Cross Country (2019), Junior Olympic KS Representative in Boxing (2018), and State Powerlifting Champion (3) years.

 

Dexter High School

Emma Boatman will be attending Cowley County Community College to complete an Associate’s of Science. She then plans to transfer to Emporia State University to obtain a Secondary Education degree in Mathematics. Boatman’s athletic and academic activities include: Volleyball, Basketball, Band, Math team, National Honor’s Society, Student Council, Wichita State Scholar, Kanas Honor’s Scholar, Kansas Governor’s Scholar, SCBL All Academic Team and KWCH 12 Top of the Class.  Boatman also served as a teacher aide and was crowned Homecoming Queen.

Udall High School

Isaac Patterson will be attending Wichita State University to obtain a degree in Finance.  Patterson’s extracurricular activities include: (4) years Band, (4) years Mathletes, (4) years Football where he served as Team Captain, (4) years Basketball where he served as Team Captain, (4) years FFA where he served in various offices including Chapter Historian, Treasurer and President, South Central District Vice President and Sentinel, (3) years FBLA, (4) years 2020 Class Leadership Team, (3) years Forensics, (3) years NHS where he served as parliamentarian (2) years drama, (2) years FCA, (1) year FCCLA and (1) year CITE Council. Patterson also made numerous achievements within FBLA, FFA, Football and Forensic competitions. In addition, Patterson contributed to many community service events through FFA.

 

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Kansas and Oklahoma. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

CLAREMORE, Okla. – Tom Bayless will retire after 50 years in banking and 30 years working for RCB Bank. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of RCB Bank.

“Tom kept RCB Bank on the cutting edge of technology for years,” said RCB Bank President and CEO Roger Mosier. “He anticipated the needs of our customers and worked tirelessly to make their experience better.”

Bayless spearheaded the effort to implement electronic and online banking platforms. He also helped RCB Bank become one of the first banks to implement remote deposit capture for businesses.

Loan officer Mandy Cannon remembers another side of her boss. “When I missed work for a month with a family illness, Tom checked on me and my family before anything else. It confirmed to me that he is a man of God who cares for others and that family is a priority.”

Tom understood RCB Bank’s connection to family and community from an early age. His grandfather was a cashier at Rogers County Bank when it first opened in January of 1936 and his father was best friends with Stan Robson, whose father founded Rogers County Bank.

“It is amazing how many connections people in Claremore have to RCB Bank,” said Bayless.

“I will miss all of the employees, the challenges of growing the bank, and most of all, Myrtle Prather’s cinnamon rolls.”

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

“Our outdoor classroom will continue to be improved with this money,” said Irving Elementary School Principal Jeff Everett.

Earlier this year, RCB Bank donated two large picnic tables to the school.

“We want students to have a comfortable place to learn and be outdoors,” said RCB Bank Market President Gregg Conklin.

Pictured: Front row: Gregg Conklin, Winfield market president; Mr. Jeff Everett, Irving Elementary School principal.  Back row: RCB Bank employees Britney Murphy, Gloria Ulbrich, Irving elementary students, Cecily Delarosa and Robyn Tapia

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Thirteen finalists drew keys and tried to unlock a black box holding the official keys to a 2019 Chevy Blazer during RCB Bank’s Car Giveaway Event on January 24.

Emily Hancock of Wellington was thrilled to win a brand new car!

Emily called her mom after the win saying, “Guess where I am sitting? In the front seat of a brand new car!”

“RCB Bank is honored to be able to celebrate our communities and give back,” said Erin Pegorsch, vice president, marketing director of RCB Bank. “While I know Emily will never forget this day, neither will anyone else at the ceremony.”

The car giveaway promotion took place from October through December 2019 in Oklahoma and Kansas. Contestants were entered automatically each time they made a purchase using their RCB Bank debit card. They could also enter online or by mail once per day. Each week, RCB Bank randomly drew one name to be a finalist at the Car Giveaway Event.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Kansas and Oklahoma. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

CLAREMORE, Okla. – Thirteen finalists drew keys and tried to unlock a black box holding the official keys to a 2019 Chevy Blazer during RCB Bank’s Car Giveaway Event on January 17.

Connie Kosanke of Collinsville, unlocked the box and was shocked to discover she had WON!

“I’ve never been in a contest in my entire life, and to win a car, I’m so delighted!” she said. “I love RCB Bank. Everybody I’ve met is terrific. They don’t let you want for nothing.”

“RCB Bank is honored to be able to celebrate our communities and give back,” said Erin Pegorsch, vice president, marketing director of RCB Bank. “While I know Connie will never forget this day, neither will anyone else at the ceremony. Her genuine excitement after realizing she had won the car made the whole event.”

The Car Giveaway Promotion took place from October through December 2019 in Oklahoma and Kansas. Contestants were entered automatically each time they made a purchase using their RCB Bank debit card. They could also enter online or by mail once per day. Each week, RCB Bank randomly drew one name to be a finalist at the Car Giveaway Event.  RCB Bank is giving away a second Chevy Blazer in Kansas. The Kansas Car Giveaway event takes place at 3 p.m. Friday, January 24 in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Contestants must be present at the ceremony to win. All applicable U.S., federal, state, and local taxes, duties, or other taxes or fees are the sole responsibility of each winner, who will be issued a 1099 IRS tax form for the amount of the awarded prize.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — RCB Bank employees in Arkansas City brought Christmas to four local families.

“As employees of RCB Bank, we are proud to be able to give back to the community,” said Retail Coordinator Kim Fleetwood. “We have loved working with Angels in the Attic over the past four years to identify families in need and provide gifts for them.”

Pictured left to right: Ivy Beals, Angels in the Attic; Brandi Soule, loan administration assistant; John Sturd, RCB Bank market president; Gregg Conklin, RCB Bank market president; Kim Fleetwood, retail coordinator.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Kansas and Oklahoma. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – RCB Bank and their employees collectively donated $7,400 to the United Way of the Plains and their efforts in Cowley County.

“In addition to the Bank’s donation of $2,500, RCB Bank employees in Arkansas City pledged an additional $4,900 for United Way,” said RCB Bank market president John Sturd. “RCB Bank is proud to support United Way and the local non-profit agencies they serve.”

Pat Hanrahan, President and CEO of United Way of the Plains, said this money will be very helpful to Cowley County.

“We value our partnership with RCB Bank and are so appreciative of this generous gift,” said Hanrahan. “This is a great start to our newly merged United Way operation. These funds will greatly assist in providing services in Cowley County.”

The United Way in Cowley County recently merged with United Way of the Plains to enhance services to residents.

Pictured left to right: Kim Fleetwood, RCB Bank retail coordinator; Pat Hanrahan, United Way of the Plains President and CEO; John Sturd, RCB Bank market president.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Angels in the Attic, a local nonprofit that works with area groups to assist struggling individuals, received a $2,500 gift from RCB Bank. The money will support efforts to serve the community, help individuals set attainable goals and assist them as they become more independent.

“The need in our community is greater now than ever before, especially this holiday season,” said John Sturd, RCB Bank market president. “Angels in the Attic work tirelessly to provide assistance to those in need. RCB Bank is pleased to help them in their efforts.”

Pictured left to right: Ivy Beals, Angels in the Attic; Janice Marr, Angels in the Attic; John Sturd, RCB Bank market president; Kim Fleetwood, RCB Bank retail coordinator.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Kansas and Oklahoma. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

Pryor, Oklahoma – Marilyn Hobbs, RCB Bank customer service representative and long-time employee, retires at the end of this year. Please join us as we celebrate her 22 years of service from 9-11 a.m. Friday, December 27 at RCB Bank’s Pryor downtown location, 222 SE First St.

Hobbs joined RCB Bank as a part-time teller in 1997 and has worked or assisted in nearly every department over the years. In 2000, she was promoted to new accounts, where she still serves today.

“Since I have worked this department so long, I was appointed as new account mentor to train others and was a go-to person for IRA questions from other branches,” Hobbs said.

She recalls the many changes over the years, from printing signature cards and CDs on the Swintec typewriter, “which jammed every time you tried to print,” to now doing most everything on an iPad.

She has made many friends with employees and customers, stating, “This is the downfall of retirement, not being able to keep up with everyone.”

In retirement, Hobbs is looking forward to sleeping in a little later, but admits after so many years her body clock says wake up at 6:45 a.m.

“I am planning to get my house organized, cook my husband some meals and spend time in my sewing room on the new machine I recently purchased.”

She is also planning to do some traveling to National Parks with her husband, Harold. Their first trip is to California Sequoia National Park and then to Oregon to visit family. She is also looking forward to spending more time with her eight grandchildren, ranging in ages 5-21.

Her parting wisdom: “Let your attitude be of Christ today. Be positive, not moody; be joyful, not cantankerous; be encouraging, not negative. Display Him today, don’t make it be about yourself.”

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

 

Just ahead of the holiday season, RCB Bank this week generously donated $1,500 to the Community Health Center in Cowley County’s Pay-It-Forward Fund.

The purpose of this internal fund is to ensure that medically underserved patients receive quality health care by bridging relatively small cost-gap disparities. The continual disbursement of this fund supports payment of underserved patient’s medical care costs such as life-saving drugs. These disparities, although minor in cost, many times have consequential impacts on the health outcomes of an underserved patient. This fund is only for the benefit of those whom make the health center their medical home. Medically underserved is defined as a patient who is uninsured or underinsured and/or whose annual income is less than 200% of the current federal poverty level.

Individuals and groups may contribute to the Pay-It-Forward Fund by visiting or mailing donations to the Community Health Center in Cowley County at 221 W. 8^th Avenue, Winfield, Kansas, 67156. You should earmark your gifts towards this effort by noting “Pay-It-Forward” in the memo. The health center, through the Legacy Regional Community Foundation, also maintains an endowed fund for specialty care.

Pictured from left to right: Gloria Ulbrich, Gregg Conklin, David Brazil, Taylor Schwartz, Kim Fleetwood and John Sturd

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Kansas and Oklahoma. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

RCB Bank officers and employees have been busy collecting jars of peanut butter! They recently donated more than 200 pounds of peanut butter to the Winfield Food Pantry and Joseph’s Storehouse, along with a check for $2,000.

RCB Bank’s core values are relationships, community and boldness and during the months of October and November, employees were challenged to collect 100 pounds of peanut for the Food Pantry. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the U.S., 1 in 9 people worldwide live with chronic hunger.  In the U.S. alone, 1 in 7 people do not have enough to eat. RCB Bank Market President Gregg Conklin wasn’t surprised when employees crushed the goal.

“RCB Bank employees care deeply about the communities they live in,” Conklin said. “When it comes to supporting others, be it the Winfield Pantry, Joseph’s Storehouse, CASA or local schools, RCB Bank employees are some of the most generous with their time, talents and treasures.”

Why did we donate peanut butter?

“So many of us love peanut butter for its great taste, nutrition or just for the wonderful childhood memories we get when we bite into a peanut butter and jelly sandwich,” Conklin responded. “Many do not realize that peanut butter helps make ends meet for thousands of people who use food banks in the United States, and that peanut butter is also part of life-saving treatment for malnourished children. RCB Bank is proud to support community organizations like the Food Pantry.”

Pictured: RCB Bank President Gregg Conklin (left) and Winfield Food Pantry Director Phil Jarvis, with RCB Bank employees and Food Pantry volunteers.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Kansas and Oklahoma. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

There is a new sophisticated Netflix phishing attack you need to watch out for. They start out very pleasant, saying they have some trouble with your billing info, and pretty please with sugar on top need you to update your payment details. But if you fall for it, they will try to steal your login details, your credit card data, your picture and your ID!

Think Before You Click!

• Never click on a login link or an account verification link in an email. If there is one, bail.
• Check for the green HTTPS padlock. If there isn’t one, bail.
• If there is a padlock, check the name of the site. If it’s not exactly what you expect, bail.
• Don’t ignore telltales such as spelling and grammar errors. If it looks wrong, bail.
• Guard your ID closely. If you’re asked for a selfie or ID when it isn’t absolutely necessary, bail.

 

Let’s take a closer look.

(Note the simple trick, right there in the subject line, of not spelling out the brand-theft text “Netflix” exactly: the crooks wrote the X as the Greek letter chi, so that Netflix came out as Netfli?.)

Next, you wind up here and that’s where they steal your credentials. But wait, there’s more…

Next, they steal your credit card data:

And trying to keep you on the hook, they throw in a Verfied by VISA page:

Then to add insult to injury, they make you confirm your identity by taking a selfie holding your identity card. Yikes!

An Apple scam is also going around.

Watch out for emails from Apple stating “someone has logged into your Apple ID from an unknown device.” It’s not real.

Stop. Look. Think. Don’t be fooled.

Information provided by Stu Sjouwerman, Founder and CEO of KnowBe4, Inc. Keeping You Informed. Keeping You Aware.