The sudden crispness in the air announces the arrival of Autumn; a season of Thanksgiving which paints the landscape with brilliant colors and causes a natural shift in awareness from the carefree attitude of summer days to a renewed focus on opportunities ahead. As I peer through nature’s window of change, the portrait reveals that the discomforts of dark skies, wind and rain must be experienced before the beauty of the season may be realized. A unique event which causes us to reflect on the pleasures of the past and voice thanks for the benefits of the future.
Likewise, during this season of economic challenges, we remain confident as we approach the turning point toward positive change that better times are ahead. Although we recognize that some additional discomfort might be experienced before the opportunity of stabilized profitability is realized, we are thankful for the successes of the past; yes, for the challenges of the present but also for the optimism the future brings. Most of all we are thankful for you, our loyal customers, without whom we would not be.
Many of you have banked with us for generations and seldom does time permit for me to express my heartfelt appreciation for your continued confidence in our organization and in the staff which serves you. During this season of Thanksgiving I want to personally thank each one of you for being depositors, borrowers, shareholders and friends of our institution. Because of your steadfast relationship with First Savings Bank Northwest, we have a bright future, unlike many local financial institutions which are struggling for their very survival.
It is my desire to individually express my gratitude to each one of you, how that can be accomplished I’m not sure... but until then, thank you once again for being a part of our extended family. May the season of Thanksgiving be a memorable one for you and your loved ones as you share in each others company.
