May - August 2016

A newsletter for GNB Bank Go Club members and friends.

Nashville Nights! Calling all music lovers! Legendary entertainment at the Grand Ole Opry, icons of country music's past and present, and much more highlight this trip to Music City, USA - get your boots and banjos ready! The world famous Grand Ole Opry… we’ll not only take a behind the scenes tour, but enjoy a show in this famous opry house! We’ll also see such sights as the Parthenon and the Opryland Hotel, including a ride on the Delta River Flatboats inside the Opryland Hotel. We’ll have a chance to delve deeper into music history with a tour of the architectural jewel of the Nashville skyline, the County Music Hall of Fame. The Museum houses an array of rare costumes, instruments and historical mementos. Also on the itinerary is a visit dedicated to the life of the Man in Black himself - the Johnny Cash Museum! History and culture are on display as we tour the Belle Meade Plantation. This restored Victorian home has quite the history - from the hunting grounds of the Native Americans, to a Thoroughbred breeding establishment, to the close proximity of the Civil War’s Battle of Nashville.

June 19 - 25, 2016 Tour includes: 

TWO great shows: The Grand Ole Opry House and the Nashville Nightlife Theatre

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Guided tour of Nashville

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Guided tour of Belle Meade Plantation

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Visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame

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Admission to the Grand Ole Opry Behind the Scenes tour

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Admission to the Johnny Cash Museum

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7 days/6 nights: 4 consecutive nights in Nashville

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10 meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners

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Motorcoach transportation

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Gratuities for driver and step-on guides

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All this and more at a pocketbook friendly price!

This pocketbook friendly trip is a last minute addition to our trip calendar and replaces the Colorado Rails Tour. If you’re interested, please contact Go Club for a flyer and registration form. COST: $799 per person, double occupancy $1039 single occupancy Payment due immediately. 1

On the Go

2016/2017 Calendar

With Amanda... It’s Springtime! You can almost hear the excitement in the air as we turn our thoughts to green grass, planting, camping, pool time and family vacations! We hope we have a trip that piques your interest we’d enjoy taking you on a summer vacation to Nashville, or maybe a fall trip to New York City appeals to you! See page 5 for our winter getaway announcement, it’s a destination that’s out-of-theordinary and off the beaten path. We’re hosting travel shows in May, make your reservations now to attend.

May 5 Tulips, Tulips, Everywhere May 16, 19 & 24 Costa Rica Adventure Travel Shows: see page 5 June 19 - 25 Nashville Nights! September 8 - 12 New York City… The Big Apple September 28 Million Dollar Quartet - Circa’ 21 Dinner Theater October 10 - 20 Highlights of the Danube River

As mentioned above, we would like to take you on a boot-scooting fun summer vacation to Music City, USA! This addition to our trip calendar replaces the Colorado Rails Tour. Please call for details about this pocketbook friendly Nashville Nights tour. In addition to our winter getaway travel shows and the Nashville Nights announcement, our muchawaited for Branson trip is being kicked off as well. The shows and inclusions are listed on page 4. We hope to see you on a trip soon… we have a variety of international and domestic trips in the next two years and all that’s missing from these fantastic trips is you! Happy Travels!

November 6 - 10 Best of Branson January 2017 Costa Rica Adventure! March 2017 England, Scotland & Wales *Tentative date June 2017 Canadian Rockies *Tentative date

Looking ahead: Destinations we are tentatively looking at include: Washington DC, Cape Cod, and Louisville! Which should we choose?

Contact Information Amanda Grineski

Laura Kammarmeyer

Kelli Toomsen

529 G Ave ▪ Box 246 Grundy Center, IA 50638 Phone: 319-824-5431 Toll Free: 800-545-0172 [email protected]

300 East Main St ▪ Box 439 Manchester, IA 52057 Phone: 563-927-3814 Toll Free: 800-313-3814 [email protected]

650 Main St ▪ Box 149 Ackley, IA 50601 Phone: 641-847-2651 Toll Free: 800-864-4689 [email protected]

Trip brochures are available on our Go Club page at www.gnbbank.com. 2

Upcoming Trip Reminders Tulips, Tulips, Everywhere!

Thursday, May 5

A “Real Dutch Treat” is where we’ll be on Thursday, May 5. Join Go Club as we travel to Pella for the 81st annual Tulip Time Festival. It’s always a splendid celebration of colors, flowers, and Dutch heritage! Cost is $99 per person and we have a few spots remaining. Call and reserve your seat today.

New York City… The Big Apple!

September 8 - 12

Have you always dreamed of visiting New York City? This is your chance to experience a great destination! With its wall-to-wall landmarks, majestic skyscrapers and diverse neighborhoods, it's easy to see why New York is called "The City That Never Sleeps." We may be able to accommodate additional travelers - call if you’re interested!

Danube River Cruise & Land Tour

October 10 - 20

featuring Prague, Hungary, and a 7 night river cruise aboard the Amadeus Elegant The Danube River has captivated people throughout the centuries with its rolling hillsides, lush vineyards and medieval castles. Each city we’ll visit offers a unique flavor, complete with castles, history, bridges, gardens, basilicas, and the list goes on! We have availability on this fabulous river cruise - call today to get your name on the list!

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Circa 21 Dinner Theatre, Rock Island September 28

Million Dollar Quartet is the new smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "That's All Right," "Sixteen Tons," "Great Balls of Fire," "Walk the Line," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Who Do You Love?," "Matchbox," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Hound Dog," and many more. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock 'n' roll band for one unforgettable night. Don't miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame... at Million Dollar Quartet! Departs: 7:15 am - GNB Ackley, 650 Main St. 8:00 am - Grundy Community Center, 705 F Ave 9:30 am - GNB Manchester, 300 East Main St. Cost: $110; includes lunch, show ticket, transportation, gratuities, and one of Circa’s famous decadent desserts!

Payment due: August 15 Member Priority Date: August 1 3

Best of Branson!

November 6 - 10

It’s our ‘Best of Branson’ annual show trip! Branson is always so enjoyable and we have an excellent line-up of shows and inclusions that will appeal to a variety of musical palettes. It’s never too early to sign up! Great shows, memorable music, good company, food, fun, and kicking off the holiday season - Go Club style! Shows this year include: Daniel O’Donnell Holiday - One of the most successful, easy-listening, country entertainers in Great Britain and Ireland. He teams up with Mary Duff, Ireland's top female vocalist, to give you a blend of Irish ballads, country favorites, and gospel with an Irish twist! The Texas Tenors - The Tenors’ salute to the holiday spirit incorporates their trademark vocals with dancers and singers, a charmingly beautiful Christmas choir, and lots of magical characters. They showcase their unique blend of country, gospel, classical and Broadway styles while embracing the spirit of Christmas! The Hughes Brothers Holiday Show - Get ready to experience Christmas as only the Hughes Brothers can give you! You’ll be transported back to an old-fashioned wonderland full of the most-loved Christmas songs with amazing harmonies, beautiful instrumentals, and dynamic dances. Sight & Sound Theatre - Behind the Scenes Tour - A million watts of lights, sixty-thousand watts of sound, and a massive stage over 20,000 square feet in size… we’ll have the opportunity to go backstage and see how the drama unfolds on our tour. Moses - Journey back through time and relive the golden splendor Tour Includes: and pride of ancient Egypt, the poverty and oppression of the Hebrew  7 shows slaves and the humble, broken man that God raised up to become  Behind the scenes tour at Sight & their deliverer. Sound Theatre

Billy Dean Christmas Show - Billy Dean’s show highlights his unique repertoire and his rich, vibrant vocals make this show one that will appeal to everyone. The Haygoods Christmas - This group of siblings brings their own brand of energy and excitement to the stage. They’ll bring you today’s hits from rock, country, and pop, as well as hits from the last 50 years!

Andy Williams Christmas Spectacular - The Andy Williams Christmas Spectacular proves that Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year!” The show is a combination of an amazing orchestra, talented singers and dancers, gorgeous sets and costumes, and wonderful choreography. Be prepared for a holiday extravaganza! Call today to get your name on the list!

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4 nights at the Grand Oaks Hotel

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Motorcoach transportation

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8 meals: 4 B, 1 L, 3 D

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Driver’s tip

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Taxes & gratuities for all included shows and meals

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And more! $775 $745 $715 $945

per person, double occupancy per person, triple occupancy per person, quad occupancy single occupancy

Deposit of $100 due at reservation. Member Priority Date: July 1

Costa Rica Adventure Travel Show Trip date is January 2017 - Make plans now for this uniquely fabulous winter getaway! Costa Rica is more than a winter getaway destination; it’s an interactive sensory experience in a country blessed with a vast array of environmental and ecotourism attractions. You name it, and this small country, roughly the size of the state of West Virginia, has it: majestic volcanoes, misty cloud forests, stunning river valleys, and hundreds of beaches along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while experiencing some of the exciting adventures Costa Rica has to offer, including zip lining, diving, snorkeling, whitewater rafting, surfing... the opportunities are endless! You’ll also be able to get up close and personal to the abundant wildlife - from frogs and birds to sloths and monkeys. Costa Rica combines an intriguing ecological story with a long-standing history as a peaceful, family-oriented culture.

This small country acts as an interesting land bridge between two oceans, the North Pacific and the Caribbean, and two dramatically different continents, North and South America. Situated at the thin end of Central America, the country’s unique geographical circumstances help set the basis for its cultural identity and economic development. The country’s agricultural export industry and its rapidly developing ‘Ecotourism’ market showcase a country utilizing its abundance of natural and cultural attractions along with lovely climate conditions that appeal to travelers of all ages.

This trip is calling your name! Come and see what the excitement is all about!

Please join Go Club for a travel show presentation! There is no cost to attend the travel show. We encourage RSVP’s so that we can plan for you. Monday, May 16 5:30 pm - Bank Travel Club Bldg. 109 N. Tama Street Manchester

Thursday, May 19 7:00 pm - GNB Loan Bank 510 F Avenue (lower level) Grundy Center

Tuesday, May 24 7:00 pm - Civic Center 640 Main Street Ackley 5

PO Box 246 Grundy Center, IA 50638

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