German American Bank donates 25 grand to the city bicentennial

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German American Bank has stepped forward to be the title sponsor of Washington’s Bicentennial Celebration in 2016.  (photo of Washington Mayor Joe Wellman accepting the check for over $25,000  from GAB CEO Mark Schroeder.)

Washington Mayor Joe Wellman says they met with GAB officials in recent months and told them their plans.

 

 

 

GAB West Region President  Joel Smith says it was a pleasure to become the title sponsor…

 

And the CEO and Chairman of the Board for German American, Mark Schroeder (shrader) says getting involved in this manner is all part of binding local ties and being a part of the region…

 

 

Sponsors for individual events are also being sought like stage sponsors for the community concerts to e held through the year.  Also sponsors are needed to street banners, commorative books and much more.

For more information on becoming involved as a sponsor contact the Steering Committee Chairs Terry Kelso or Don Spillman at 812-254 7770 or the Mayor’s office at 254 5575.