This evening I got a phone call from my TownBank representative. I'm always happy to hear from my TownBank representative; they always have so many useful suggestions. Tonight was no exception. I was offered excellent financing on aluminum siding. As usual, the TownBank representative was well educated and informed. When I explained that I didn't feel that I needed aluminum siding for my apartment, he told me that my landlord would probably cut my rent due to the savings on utilities. And besides, the TownBank financing package just couldn't be beat. Needless to say, my TownBank representative was right! It was an excellent deal! After I sat back down to my cold dinner, I extolled the virtues of TownBank to my family. The TownBank representatives are always willing to spend the time to explain the benefits of their programs to me. I've heard that time is money--you wouldn't know it with TownBank. What other organization takes the time to write down my social security number when I'm making a purchase? Now that's service! And TownBank treats me like a friend! They call me several times a month--more often than my mother! And always with something new and exciting. Why just the other night they called me up to tell me about a fabulous new TownBank credit card protection program. Before they had called, I hadn't realized that such a program existed, let alone that I needed it. But let me tell you, after the phone call, I rolled over and went back to sleep much easier knowing I was safe. As the TownBank representative explained, if my card should be run over by a bulldozer, the numbers would be flattened, and I couldn't use my card any more. But with the new TownBank credit card protection program, TownBank guarantees that no matter how my card is damaged, they will replace it in under 30 days. And all for only $2.50 a month! You can bet I told my TownBank representative to sign me up! VOICE OVER: At TownBank, we don't treat you like a customer, we treat you like our best friend. We're always calling to let you know about our best deals. And if we ever offer you something you don't feel you want, don't worry. Our TownBank representatives will be glad to take all the time you need to explain the benefits to you. And if you still aren't interested, that's OK too. Well gladly call you up next week with an offer more to your liking. At TownBank we work weekends! We work through the night! We even skip meals! At TownBank, our time is your time! Last weekend, my TownBank representative called to tell me about an exciting new vacation program. "Sign me up!", I told her. When I cam back from the phone, my family told me about the winning touch down, and I told them about the great program I had signed us up for. For only the costs of transportation, food, and lodging, plus a nominal 10% handling fee, TownBank would arrange for us to go anywhere we wanted, absolutely free! And all for only $50 a year! My family was ecstatic! See you this summer on the beaches of Kansas City! VOICE OVER: Remember, your friends may come and go, but with TownBank, we'll always keep in touch! Joel Tesler
(From the "Rest" of RHF)