Vacation Savings
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Tis the season for Christmas Savings!
Tis the season to open your 2020 ??Christmas Savings! Visit your local branch today ?? or learn more now at https://www.cedarstonebank.com/personal/personal-deposits.
Community Shred Day
CedarStone Bank will be hosting a community shred day event ??️? . Please feel free to come by our Lebanon Main Office ? on Saturday, October 5th from 9 am – 12 pm to have any sensitive information shredded securely onsite.
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Former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman Speaks At The Spring Outing
On Wednesday, May 15, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage hosted its 119th annual Spring Outing. The event is a wonderful tradition and opportunity to visit the grounds of The Hermitage. Light lunch and champagne were served to the guests in attendance. This year’s keynote speaker was Christine Todd Whitman, former Governor of New Jersey and former head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under former President George W. Bush.
Bob McDonald, President & CEO of CedarStone Bank, Regent of The Andrew Jackson Foundation and Master of Ceremonies for the luncheon remarked, “We had over 350 people in attendance whose support enables us to accomplish our goals of preserving the legacy of Andrew Jackson, our country’s 7th President and Battle of New Orleans war hero.”
Pictured from right is CedarStone Bank President & CEO Bob McDonald, Former Governor Christine Todd Whitman, & Mrs. Susan McDonald.
2018‐19 Wilson County Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Derek Southworth of Lebanon High School!
Cedarstone Bank has been proud to co-sponsor the Wilson County Teacher of the Year celebration and to support education in Wilson County. Derek Southworth, an 11th grade U.S. history teacher at Lebanon High School, was recognized alongside 28 of his colleagues for their excellence in teaching. Congratulations to all involved!
The Hermitage Celebrates Andrew Jackson’s 252nd Birthday
On Friday, March 15, 2019, Andrew Jackson’s The Hermitage celebrated Andrew Jackson’s 252nd birthday including a wreath-laying ceremony at Jackson’s tomb and a two-day War of 1812 military encampment of the grounds of the home of the nation’s 7th president. The wreath laying was led by Master of Ceremonies Bob McDonald, President & CEO of CedarStone Bank, who serves as Regent of The Andrew Jackson Foundation. McDonald remarked,
“All the events were very educational, interesting and enjoyable. The wreath laying ceremony is always special as we remember Andrew Jackson and his contributions to our great nation and state.”
Keynote speakers Maj. Gen. Jeffrey H. Holmes and Judge Andrew Jackson VI assisted with the wreath-laying ceremony at Jackson’s tomb. Jackson VI pointed out Andrew Jackson’s long list of credentials of being a lawyer, judge, working in the District Attorney’s office, being a congressman, senator, governor, general and finally the 7th President of the United States.
Joking that he is a lawyer, has worked in the District Attorney’s office, and is now a sitting judge, Jackson VI has three of his late relative’s titles under his belt with only five left to go. McDonald quipped that we have faith he can accomplish the next five, but has a lot of work left to do. The events was an informative reminder of Andrew Jackson and his family’s great contributions to Tennessee and the United States.
Photo Credits (left to right): CedarStone Bank President & CEO Bob McDonald, Mrs. Susan McDonald, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey H. Holmes, Mrs. Rhonda Holmes, and Judge Andrew Jackson VI.
21st Anniversary Wilson County Teacher Of The Year
Wilson County Motors and CedarStone Bank are proud to announce the 21st Annual Wilson County Teacher of the Year program. Since 1998, these two companies have partnered to celebrate teachers and teaching. The program began its development in 1996 when W.P. Bone and Bob McDonald came up with the idea as a way to recognize one of the community’s most important and treasured assets – its teachers. Bone and McDonald organized a focus group of individuals in the county representing leaders in business, government, civic and education, to assist in the process and criteria. After two years of planning and preparation, the program commenced and has been running for twenty-one consecutive years.
Each year, a teacher in each school in the county, public and private, is selected from his/her peers as its teacher of the year. Those teachers complete a packet that details their experience, teaching philosophy and community involvement. Those packets are then delivered to Cumberland University where a panel of education faculty chooses one of the teachers as the Wilson County Teacher of the Year. A banquet is then held where each teacher of the year and his/her guest, business, community leaders come together to pay tribute to the teachers.
The winner is announced at the completion of the keynote address by university president Dr. Paul Stumb. Each teacher is presented a plaque recognizing their accomplishment. And the overall winner is presented with a personal check in the amount of $1,500, and a check for their school in the amount of $500. This year’s banquet is scheduled for Friday, April 5, 2019.
“I understand the important role that teachers play in the lives of our young people and they make a lasting impact. It is important that they are recognized and saluted for their commitment”, said W.P. Bone. Bob McDonald continued, “teaching has always been a challenging profession, and it is more today than ever. It is a real delight to see these teachers enjoy being applauded and honored on the night of the banquet.”
Those teachers who will be honored at the banquet on April 5 are:
Connie Canham – Byars-Dowdy Elementary School
Stephanie Porter – Carroll-Oakland Elementary School
Page Henley – Castle Heights Elementary School
Elysia Stover – Coles Ferry Elementary School
Angela Lewis – Elzie D. Patton Elementary School
Lisa Espenshade – Friendship Christian School
Laurie Guethlein – Gladeville Elementary School
Kari Ferrell – Lakeview Elementary School
Derek Southworth – Lebanon High School
Maranda Nave – MAP Academy
Bethany J. Davis – Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
Alexis Swierc – Mt. Juliet Elementary School
Enna Y. Vela – Mt. Juliet High School
Lauren Gribble – Mt Juliet Middle School
Nicole Williams – Rutland Elementary School
Alyson Atchley – Sam Houston Elementary School
Meredith Burke – Southside Elementary School
Brooke M. Carr – Springdale Elementary School
Rob Ruslavage – Stoner Creek Elementary School
Andi Kumpf – Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School
Julie Davenport – W.A. Wright Elementary School
Judy Metcalf – Walter J. Baird Middle School
Lauren Conatser – Watertown Elementary School
Shanna Leasure – Watertown High School
Shannon Queen – Watertown Middle School
Chelsea Sharpe – West Elementary School
Sherry Tiner – West Wilson Middle School
Richard R. Lewis – Wilson Central High School
April Kring – Winfree Bryant Middle School
Pictured are Bob McDonald, President & CEO of CedarStone Bank and W.P. Bone, Owner of Wilson County Motors.
Enhanced Online Banking Coming March 20!
We are very excited about the new look and easy navigation. Check balances, transfer money, pay bills…
NOTE: Your current username & password will continue to work for the new Online Banking login.
Watch the videos below to see previews of the dashboard and “move money” functions.
Take an interactive look around with the following demo: https://cedarstonebank.myebanking.net/#/demo
The New Simply Better Mobile Banking App Is Here!
Good News! Our new mobile banking app and mobile remote deposit is available to all CedarStone customers. We are very excited about the new look and easy navigation.
Download the new app for Android, iPhone, and iPad.
Here are a few key items to know…
– If you have an Apple device, you may be prompted to update the app, if you do not have auto updates turned on.
– If you have an Android device, please go to the app store, i.e. Google Play. Type CedarStone Bank in the search bar. You will find our app near or at the bottom of the list.
– Your login credentials (user name, password, etc.) will be the same as in the old app.
– You may be prompted to answer security questions.
– If you have never set up security questions before, you will be prompted to do so.
For assistance or questions, please contact us at one of our offices.
McGavock High School Recent Students of the Month
Since 2006, CedarStone Bank and McGavock High School have teamed up to recognize students who meet and exceed their school responsibilities, and who distinguish themselves as good citizens and students in our community.
Recently CedarStone Bank presented Student of the Month honors to Hannah Richardson (pictured in left photo) and James Phillips (pictured in right photo).