HeartBeat Winter 2018 | Page 24

NEWS BRIEFS Important Notice to Shareholders In our efforts to provide you the best online experience and current technology, My Access Plus underwent a makeover in December. The changes are mostly cosmetic and provide a seamless look between platforms such as computers, smartphones and tablets. My Access Plus is your online MAP to account information, fund transfers, statements, bills and more. Through this convenient, secure online system you will find a variety of tools to help you manage your business with FCS Financial 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Enroll or login at myfcsfinancial.com. Celebrating Our Customers Mark your calendar and join us on March 19, 2019, for Customer Appreciation Day. Stop by to pick up your patronage check and have refreshments with your FCS Financial branch office. To find out more, contact your local office. Apply for an FCS Financial Grant The Shaping Rural Missouri Grant offered by FCS Financial provides local 4-H and FFA organizations funds to implement projects that will benefit their communities. Applications are online and due by April 1, 2019.* Visit myfcsfinancial.com to learn more. *Grant applicants must be a member of a 4-H club or FFA chapter located in one of the 102 Missouri counties served by FCS Financial. Follow us on social media to find out what FCS Financial is doing in your community. By March 15, 2019, FCS Financial will publish a copy of its 2018 Annual Report on our website at www. myfcsfinancial.com. In addition, by March 31, 2019, FCS Financial will mail a copy of the 2018 Annual Report to all shareholders of record as of December 31, 2018. This issue of HeartBeat is mailed to every stockholder on record as of November 30, 2018, in accordance with Farm Credit Administration regulations. Two Projects Receive Foundation Funding The FCS Financial Rural Community and Agriculture Foundation recently funded two rural Missouri projects. The Vernon County Youth Fair received $15,000 in October to assist with the construction of a new Home Economics Building and Pavilion. The new facility, expected to be complete in May 2019, will be used for the Vernon County Youth Fair and the seasonal Vernon County Farmer’s Market. The building will promote agricultural growth in the county and provide a large enough space for community organizations to hold meetings, fundraisers and community events. The 60’ x 80’ multi-use, air-conditioned building will include a galley-style kitchen and concession area, restrooms, office space and an open area to accommodate civic activities such as 4-H meetings, county wide FFA chapter meetings, indoor exhibits for the Youth Fair and a new location for the Farmer’s Market. The attached 30’ x 60’ outdoor pavilion will provide ten vendor spaces. The new building enables the Farmer’s Market to host more cooking demonstrations for the community while promoting healthier meal choices. FOUNDATION continued on page 26.