Since 2000, Gehlen Catholic School and Primebank have joined forces to generate funds to provide tuition assistance for families who wish to provide a Catholic education for their children. Again this year, Primebank has contributed a portion of the sales generated from the Primebank, Gehlen Visa Card to Gehlen Catholic School.

On February 8, 2007, Primebank President & CEO, Matt Ahlers ('79) & Assistant Cashier & Customer Service Representative, Kelli Langel, presented a check for over $3,300 to Gehlen Catholic Principals, Mr. Jeff Alesch & Mrs. Lorie Nussbaum. That check represented a contribution by Primebank to Gehlen Catholic School based on a percentage of total purchases made with the Primebank, Gehlen Catholic Visa Card. Primebank, through its Gehlen Catholic Visa Card promotion has provided more than $15,000 for Gehlen Catholic since 2000.

Each time a cardholder uses their Gehlen Catholic Visa Card, Primebank donates a percentage of the sale to the school. The program is a great way for consumers to provide financial support to Gehlen Catholic by doing nothing more than using their Gehlen Visa Card to pay for items they would normally buy anyway.

"Primebank takes great pride in its commitment to support our community, particularly as it applies to providing educational opportunities in LeMars. We are very pleased to offer the Gehlen Catholic Visa Card program and the funding it has generated for Gehlen Catholic School," said Ahlers.

If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Primebank in person or by telephone at (712) 546-4175. You can provide needed assistance to families who wish to provide a Catholic education by doing nothing more than choosing to make purchases using your Gehlen Visa Card!