In less than a year since ground was broken, Argent’s new office will be open for business! This weekend, West Bend’s Internal Services staff will move Argent from its current location to new digs in Waukesha. Argent associates will report to their new office Monday morning.

The new office is truly an extension of West Bend's corporate headquarters. Set off the road and surrounded by natural beauty, including wetlands and wooded areas, the new office boasts beautiful exterior and interior finishes, including natural barn wood salvaged from the original farmstead formerly located at the site. Like West Bend's headquarters, Argent’s new office building includes an onsite fitness center and outside
walking trails. And much like here in West Bend, wildlife thrives; turkey, ducks, and deer are just some of the animals regularly spotted on the grounds.

At 20,000 square feet, the office will accommodate up to 100 associates.

Several West Bend associates rode through cool and windy weather on May 31 to raise $800 for the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) Ride For The Arts.

The legend goes: When God was giving away land to peoples, the Bulgarian was working on a field and he came last to take his part. He was known as a good and hard-working man and God decided to give him a part of his own land – Paradise!

A group of Bulgarian dancers visted West Bend, and delighted associates during the lunch hour with many traditional Bulgarian dances and songs.

At 10:00am last Sunday, May 31, with clear skies and cooler temps, 600 people participated in this year’s fundraising event for our local Boys and Girls Club. The West Bend team numbered 145, some of whom took home a prize for placing in the top three in their divisions. Congratulations!

We’re happy to announce the 2015 West Bend Mutual Insurance Company scholarship winners!

• Theresa Smiley – Silver Lining® Scholarship
• Elizabeth Leichtle – Silver Lining Scholarship
• Nicole Heimark – WBMI Columns Scholarship
• Heather May – WBMI KEYS Scholarship
• Rick Korinek – WBMI Honours Scholarship
• Joseph Turchi – UWWC Scholarship
• Travis Wiedmeyer – UWWC Scholarship
• Nicholas Montag – UWWC Scholarship
• Rebekah McKinley – UWWC Scholarship

There was an overwhelming number of applicants for the Silver Lining Scholarship this year, making it a very tough decision for our committee. Starting this year, and for every year going forward, West Bend will
award two $10,000 Silver Lining Scholarships!

On Saturday, April 25, a team of West Bend associates participated in the annual Run Away to the Bay relay run. This is a 55-mile race from Oshkosh to Green Bay. The team, “I Thought They Said Rum,” included Brandon Hahn, Jamie Beck, Jerrid Gimenez, Debbie Schultz, and Kim Lefeber.

What a memorable NCAA tournament it was this year! Congratulations to the Wisconsin Badgers on a historic
run to the championship game! Congratulations also goes to Joe Schoenwetter from Commercial Lines Underwriting and to Sharon Klug from Subrogation for winning the prizes in the West Bend March Madness
competition. Joe won the TV for correctly picking all of the final four teams. Sharon’s prediction was within one of the total Badger points (456) in the tournament, scoring her six tickets for a game at the Kohl Center next year, along with a food/beverage allowance.

West Bend associates and their children and grandchildren enjoyed Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Breakfast, special treats, a fishing pond, and time with Mr. Cottontail himself made for a great morning.

On Saturday, March 21, 20 West Bend associates and their friends and families climbed the US Bank building stairs (all 1,034 of them) to raise money for the American Lung Association. With help from West Bend and support from the officers, they raised $2,435 for the American Lung Association’s efforts to research and fight diseases that affect many of our loved ones.