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5.3.2012 - Our Spring/Summer newsletter has arrived! Be sure to check out exciting happenings around the Bank. Spring/Summer Sound Times

Online Banking Alert: Safari Browser

4.13.2012 - We are aware of an error in Online Banking for Safari users that prevents a successful transfer from occurring. We are working to repair this issue. We suggest utilizing Google Chrome or rolling back the Safari browser update to a previous version. Thank you for your patience as we work diligently to solve this error.

Find Us on NerdWallet!

4.9.2012 - NerdWallet featured Sound Community Bank in a recent nationwide article about free checking accounts! Check out the article here.

Love Us on Facebook Sweepstakes!

2.1.12 - Help us feel the love in February and be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to the restaurant of your choice! During February, log onto Facebook, search "Sound Community Bank", give us a like (thumbs up) and enter the sweepstakes for your chance to win! A winner will be drawn on March 6th. See official contest rules here.

National Child Identification Program

12.29.2011 - There are more than 800,000 children in America missing each year - one child every 40 seconds. Yet, when the National Child Identification Program began; less than two percent of parents had a copy of their child's fingerprints to use in case of an emergency.

The National Child Identification Program is a community service initiative dedicated to changing these statistics by providing parents and guardians with a tool they can use to help protect their children. The ID Kit allows parents to collect specific information by easily recording the physical characteristics, DNA and fingerprints of their children on identification cards that are then kept at home by the parent or guardian. If ever needed, this ID Kit will give authorities vital information to assist their efforts to locate a missing child.

Sound Community Bank is partnering with The National Child Identification Program during the week of January 23rd. Come into any branch and while supplies last, pick up a kit for your child to ensure his or her safety free of charge. Call us for details at 1-800-458-5585.

Sound Times

12.6.2011 - Our December newsletter has arrived! Be sure to check out exciting happenings around the Bank. December Newsletter 2011

Make a Wish

12.2.2011 - Make-A-Wish Update

Each branch is supporting Make a Wish in a different way this Season. See what your branch is up to in December! All proceeds benefit Make a Wish.

  • Port Angeles will host a bake sale every Friday. You can make a custom order too! Stop by and check out the goodies.
  • Sequim will be wrapping gifts every Tuesday and Thursday! Come on in and let us do the wrapping for you!
  • Downtown Seattle will be selling popcorn on Wednesdays and holding a bake sale on Fridays! We heard that Carol's cookies can't be beat.
  • Tacoma will have a visit from Santa! Check back for specific days and times. Stop by, get a photo with Santa and take care of any banking needs.
  • Cedar Plaza will be wrapping gifts every Tuesday and Thursday! Come in and let us do the cutting and taping.

11.23.2011 - 'Make-A-Wish' come true this holiday season!

Help us bring joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions throughout our communities by supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Wish Star Campaign and Santa Brunch.

Wish Star Campaign:

Now through December 31, we're selling paper stars for a minimum $1 donation. By purchasing a star your name will decorate our branch and you'll be helping us make dreams come true.

Brunch with Santa at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle (12/4, 9-11am):

Start a family tradition and celebrate the holidays in a winter wonderland at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle on Sunday, December 4th. Enjoy a delicious plated breakfast, create holiday themed crafts to take home, and receive a commemorative photo with Santa benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Call 800.304.9474 to reserve your tickets. Space is limited and this event is likely to sell out!

Food Frenzy Update

8.1.11 - Food Frenzy 2011 was a success! With over 94 participating organizations, $350,000 in revenue raised, 2,900 volunteer hours contributed and over 23,000 food items donated. These results provide 1,050,000 meals for hungry children! We want to thank all our employees and clients who helped make this event such a success, and for making a difference in the lives of hungry children and families in our community.

Sound Community Bank placed second overall and first per capita in our Financial Institutions category! See the results here.

Food Frenzy 7/8 - 7/22

7.8.11 - Celebrating it's 22nd anniversary, Food Frenzy is an award-winning creative competition between local businesses to raise funds & food for Food Lifeline to end hunger for children in Western Washington. A $1 donation provides a full day of nutritious meals for a hungry individual and your donations are tax deductible. We're collecting food at all our branch locations until 7/22. Stop by, say hi and drop off a can of food!

Like Us & Win!

7.1.2011 - Like Sound Community Bank on Facebook and you could win two Terrace Club tickets and a parking pass to see the Mariners take on the Blue Jays August 17 at 7:10pm. All followers as of 7/31/11 will automatically be entered for a chance to win! By liking us on Facebook you'll stay up to date on events, activities and bank specials.

*No purchase necessary. Employees are not eligible to win. Must be 13 years of age. Winner will be notified via Facebook on August 5, 2011. Tickets and parking pass valid for 8/17 game only and come with $8 food and beverage credit to Safeco Field.

Kid's Summer Fun

6.1.2011 - Grab your crayons, colored pencils & markers! It's time to color Sounder for our 4th of July coloring contest. Simply print the coloring page here or pick one up at your local branch. Anyone is welcome to participate and all submitted masterpieces will be displayed in the branches. All kid's 15 and under are eligible to win up to $25 for their artwork. There will be 1st ($25), 2nd ($15) and 3rd ($10) place winners from each branch. All entries are due by 7/1/11 and winners will be notified on 7/5/11. Prizes will be awarded directly into a Kid's Savings Account.

Teach your kids the benefits of saving with our Summer of Savings program. To participate, all your child needs is a map and a Kid's Savings Account. Every time your child makes a deposit in their account they'll get a sticker on their map. Once they guide Sounder home we'll match their savings account balance up to$5.00.* Get a map at your local branch or print one from home here.

*Must be under 18 to have a Kid's Savings Account. After 8 deposits we'll match up to $5.00 into their Kid's Savings with completed map by 9/6/11.

Puget Sound Business Journal Corporate Citizenship Awards

5.20.2011 - The Puget Sound Business Journal published their annual Corporate Citizenship awards on May 20. The program highlights the top 75 philanthropic companies in Washington through a special publication and awards ceremony. This year, Sound Community Bank was awarded the #20 spot for the small business category marking our first appearance on the list.

In 2010 Sound Community Bank Foundation donated over $19,565 to fulfill grant requests for organizations like North Olympic Foster Parent Association, Soroptimist International and the Boys & Girls Club. Including our cash giving companywide and in-kind donations the Bank donated over $83,500 last year. Sound Community Bank supports organizations like Woodland Park Zoo, Arthritis Foundation, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Food Lifeline, Friends of the Field and more. At Sound Community Bank we believe that community isn't just our middle name. In fact, while we were being honored by the PSBJ we had a group of employees donating their time at Northwest Harvest in their canning facility. It's an honor to be recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal and be amongst so many outstanding companies in Washington State.

Washington Banker's Association Issues & Answers - March/April 2011

4.29.2011 - The WBA recognized our CEO, Laurie Stewart, in their recent publication of Issues & Answers. The article highlights Laurie's participation in the FDIC Advisory Committee for Community Banks. We're proud of Laurie's involvement with the committee and honored to see the WBA recognize her efforts. We're not sure how she does it, but we're proud of Laurie's ability to find the time to support so many prestigious committees and boards. The WBA also highlighted Sound Community Bank in a second article for our recent award from the American Bankers Association. In February we were honored with one of nine awards from the ABA for community banks. We received the award for revitalizing our community and are very excited about it! You can read the articles in the latest edition of Issues & Answers here.

Sound Community Bank Honored by American Bankers' Association

2.22.2011 -- The American Bankers Association has recognized nine banks for their outstanding leadership by honoring them with an ABA Community Bank Award. The 2011 awards were presented in seven categories ranging from Improving Financial Literacy to Reaching Out to the Underserved. Winners were announced at ABA's National Conference for Community Bankers in San Diego on Feb. 22.The ABA selection committee awarded nine banks from a field of more than 180 nominations based on the innovation, creativity and effectiveness of the bank's approach to making a difference in its community. Sound Community Bank is honored to receive the "Revitalizing Your Community" award for providing financing to reopen the local Plywood Mill in Port Angeles. This returned over 150 people to work and had an excellent impact on local job creation, wages, and tax revenue for local government agencies.

The ABA Community Bank Awards program was established in 2005 to commend community banks' exceptional charitable achievements. The American Bankers Association represents banks of all sizes and charters and is the voice for the nation's $13 trillion banking industry and its two million employees. The majority of ABA's members are banks with less than $165 million in assets. Learn more at aba.com.