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Loreen Marra, Coordinator 525 North Main Ave.

Sioux Center IA 51250 712-722-4846 or Toll Free 866-938-4846

It seems like summer is flying by! Our communities have dealt with a variety of weather, extreme heat, torrential rains and beautiful summer days. Our hearts go out to those who have had to deal with flooding and wind damage. We pray the rest of the summer weather is good. American State Employees have been very busy at many community events. We have been involved in the County Fairs. Congrats to the 4-H members for all their hard work with their entries. We feel our young people learn so much from their fair experiences and we are so proud of them. Our employees were involved in judging the hog show, the Best Pie Contest and helping with many other fair activities. We also helped at the Hull Summerfest and the Commercial Chaos fundraiser. When August rolls around we realize school is right around the corner. We will host the Tree-mendous Savers “Back to School Splash” on Saturday, August 18 at the All-Season Center. Also, it’s time for us to host tailgates at our local high school football games. Please watch for details in your local papers and social media. Join us for a delicious meal before the games. A freewill donation will be taken and 100% of the proceeds are donated to the schools’ Booster Clubs. Enjoy the rest of the summer.

August

Stanley Speer, President

Fixer Upper Tour The American Spirit Club and family members went on an amazing adventure at the end of June. Our first day was spent on the road with a picnic lunch served at a park in a little town in Kansas. On Monday, we arrived bright and early in Pawhuska, OK to pursue the excitement of the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond’s Mercantile restaurant, bakery and store. We were not disappointed! The store was filled with cute and colorful objects for your home. The coffee shop/bakery was the perfect way to begin our fun day. At lunch we were served an amazing meal at the new Mercantile Event Center. We also walked across the Swinging Bridge and toured the beautiful Immaculate Conception Church. That evening, we spent time in the Bricktown area of Oklahoma City and toured the Oklahoma City National Memorial. The next day we traveled to Waco TX and took a city tour. It was very interesting to hear about the history and to see some of the local sights. On Wednesday and Thursday, we shopped till we dropped at the Magnolia Market and many other unique shops. We also indulged in delicious food, drink and cupcakes at the Magnolia Table and many other fun eateries. Chip and Joanna Gaines have made a big influence in the city of Waco. It is an exciting place to visit. On our way home, we stopped in Kansas City for the evening. We

attended the New Theatre Restaurant for dinner and saw the musical,

“Sister Act”. It was very entertaining! The Fixer Upper Tour was unusual

because we had

a lot of different

family groups

join us, but it

was enjoyable

to see all the

different family

dynamics. It was

a great adventure

to share with

friends and loved

ones!

Loreen Marra,

The American

Spirit Club

Coordinator

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Loreen Marra 712-722-4846 or toll free 866-938-4846

Welcome To Our New Spirit Club Members

Wally & Bev Boogerd, Charles Meiburg, & Sid & Deb Sandbulte

Stensland Farm Tour & More September 12 (Wednesday) On September 12, the Spirit Club will travel to the Stensland Farm near Larchwood, IA.

We will get an up-close look at their dairy operation, creamery and store. The family’s mission is to inspire people to care about where their food comes from. We will also stop at the Good Earth

State Park, eat lunch at the Falls Park and take a tour of the park & downtown Sioux Falls. Cost: $110 Deposit: $10

Okoboji & The Twins On Friday, July 6 the Spirit Club traveled to Okoboji. Our first stop was at Arnolds Park where many of us indulged our sweet tooth with a nutty bar and harkened back in time at the Maritime Muse-um. Then it was off to the main event of our day, the delightful musical, “Annie” at the Okoboji Summer Theatre. The cast was amazingly talented and it was so much fun to see this heart warming story again. We enjoyed a delicious dinner at 1015 Steak Company in Sibley on our way home.

It was a busy weekend for our coordinator and the bus driver

because the next day, July 7, the Spirit Club traveled to Target

Field to watch the Minnesota Twins. It was a beautiful day to

cheer on the Twins. They played the Baltimore Orioles and won

the game! It was also an honor to see two of our Sioux County

Veterans, Bruce & Denny Wright raise the flag before the game.

Their families had contacted the stadium months earlier to make

arrangements and it was just luck that we were there to witness

it. A day at the ball park is always fun, lots of yummy food and

time to visit with other fans...it was a wonderful day!

Loreen Marra American Spirit Club Coordinator

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Autumn in New England & Cape Cod Sept. 25—Oct. 2, 2018 Join us for a picturesque fall tour of New England and Cape Cod. This eight-day journey will

include many beautiful scenic locations and historical sites. The tour includes round trip airport transfers, round-trip air to Boston, all the sightseeing-tours of this amazing region

of the United States, seven nights’ accommodations, 14 meals, travel insurance and much more. Brochures available. (This tour is currently full but you can put your name on the waitlist.)

Cost: $2,989 per person, Dbl/Occ Deposit: $500

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All trips and costs are subject to change or cancellation.

Watch the newsletter each month for updated information.

Have questions about a trip? Contact Loreen at 712-722-4846

2018 Spirit Club Trips

Loess Hills Fall Tour October 18 (Thursday) Plans are being made to travel to the Loess Hills on Thursday, October 18 to see the

beautiful fall colors. We will make some interesting stops and enjoy delicious food.

Watch for more details in the September newsletter.

Cost: $90 Deposit: $10 1 D

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Branson & Kansas City November 12-16 (Monday-Friday) Our annual excursion to Branson is being planned for next November. We will again see some great shows including: The Dutton Family, Christmas Wonderland, Presley’s Christmas Jubilee,

Tribute to John Denver, The Haygoods, & Samson at the Sight & Sound Theatre. We are also going to take a scenic tour of Dogwood Canyon.

We will travel to Kansas City on Thursday to attend the New Theatre Restaurant for dinner and the production “Always... Patsy Cline”. On Friday we will travel home.

Cost: $790 per person/Dbl/Occ Deposit: $100

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Jackson Opry Christmas Show December 1 Join us for the Country Opry Christmas Show in Jackson MN on Saturday, December 1.

The 2:00 pm performance will be a great way to begin the holiday season. We will have a nice dinner on our way home.

Cost: $100 Deposit: $10 1 D

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2019 Spirit Club Trip

10 Day Tour of Hawaii February 22 - March 3, 2019

Travel with the American Spirit Club on a special adventure to explore the beauty and wonder of the Hawaiian Islands. Our very inclusive tour will begin in Honolulu with a one night stay including a tour of Honolulu and Pearl Harbor. We’ll discover Hawaii’s

beautiful coastlines and breathtaking mountain peaks while aboard one of Norwegian Cruise Line’s luxurious ships. This elegant ship will make a 7-night, inter-island cruise, with stops at four ports, including Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island of Hawaii!

Tour Pricing Includes Round Trip Air & Travel Insurance

Inside Cabin $4,825 Per Person/Dbl. Occ., Oceanview $4,979 Per Person/Dbl. Occ.

Balcony $5,420 Per Person/Dbl. Occ.

If you would like a very informative brochure, contact Loreen Marra at 712-722-4846 or pick up a brochure at your local ASB or American Bank Branch. Brochure also available online.

Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration December 15

Cost: $160 Deposit: $25

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Join the American Spirit Club on Saturday, December 15, at 2:00 pm for The Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration at the Holland Center in Omaha. It’s the merriest way to

celebrate the season! Ernest Richardson, the Omaha Symphony, and a stellar cast of Broadway singers and dancers send your spirits soaring with festive favorites and Christmas classics. The magic begins the moment you arrive! Pre-concert entertainment featuring bell choirs, dancers,

singers, and musicians… Lobbies decorated in a winter wonderland theme with evergreen trees, glittering snow, lampposts, and stunning lighting… Holiday-themed beverages and snacks…

Don’t miss this spectacular production’s blend of warmth, beauty, fun, and holiday joy! We will have a delicious lunch before the performance.