State Farm Ventures and State Farm Federal Credit Union

• State Farm Ventures, Scouting, and Trends – Future Forward

• SFFCU Celebrates 90 Years with History, Highlights & Helpful Hints!

This will be an IN-PERSON event only.

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Looking for a way to give back to our community?

Join us at Midwest Food Bank for a volunteer fair.

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ULTIMATE GROUP TRAVEL SHOW

Join us to learn more about new 2027 group trips!

Please RSVP.

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April 2026 Goldtimers Workshop

Goldtimers Workshop - The Fundamentals of Estate Planning

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“Bringing Entertainment to Bloomington”

The speaker for the March quarterly meeting will be Anthony Nelson, Director of Arts & Entertainment at theBloomington Center for Performing Arts (BCPA).

Anthony will share information on:

• The history of the BCPA facility

• Success for booking acts at BCPA & Grossinger Motors arena

• Interesting stories and experiences about performers and shows

This will be an IN-PERSON event, viewing available remotely through LIVESTREAM and RECORDED for later viewing.

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Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Central) at the ISU Alumni Center, 1101 North Main Street, Normal, Illinois 61761

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“2026 Tax Workshop”

Join Kathleen Edgecombe, CFP®, SVP - Tax and Financial Planning Specialist Team Lead at Busey Bank, for a workshop on the One Big Beautiful Bill—the most sweeping tax legislation since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

This session will equip you with the information necessary to assist you in your 2025 tax filing and 2026 tax planning.

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Bloomington Bison Hockey Game

A great opportunity to see the Bloomington Bison hockey team in action!

Thanks to our sponsors at Busey Bank, we have a number of FREE tickets available for the game on JANUARY 25, 2026.

All retirees will be seated in a section where we can enjoy the game with other State Farm retirees. Handicapped parking and limited steps to seating area are being considered.

In the event that you cannot attend, please delete your reservation before the cutoff date so others have an opportunity to sign up.  

Signups will close two weeks ahead of the event (about January 11th) to give us time to submit the list of names to the venue.    

Game Date: January 25, 2026

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“2025/26 Economic and Market Update”

On Thursday, November 13th, Derek Sasveld, CFA, Senior Vice President, Director of Investment Research and Strategy - Busey Bank, will present an Economic and Market Update. He will discuss the current economic situation, future outlook, and address opportunities in the financial markets. This will include how AI (artificial intelligence) impacts the markets.

This will be an IN-PERSON event, viewing available remotely through LIVESTREAM and RECORDED for later viewing.

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Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Central) at the ISU Alumni Center, 1101 North Main Street, Normal, Illinois 61761

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Behind the Scenes at BCPA Tour 2025

Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of a City of Bloomington architectural wonder, the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA).

There is no cost to attend the tour. Tours will be limited to 20 participants each. Elevators are available but there are prolonged periods of standing during the tour.

Tour Date: October 14, 2025

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“Dinner in the Park”

Save the date! On October 7, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, we’re gathering for Dinner in the Park (main park pavilion).

This event is open to all employees, retirees, and dependents who have a State Farm Park card. The Park  Guest Policy will be in effect.

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Behind the Scenes at BCPA Tour 2025

Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of a City of Bloomington architectural wonder, the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA).

There is no cost to attend the tour. Tours will be limited to 20 participants each. Elevators are available but there are prolonged periods of standing during the tour.

Tour Date: October 1, 2025

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Join us on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM, at The Bloomington Country Club for an In-Person Informational Meeting.

Matt Scheer from Celebrity will present.

Trip: Alaska Majestic Tundra Explorer

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Workshop: Busey Wealth Management Workshop Series – Planning for Aging

Join David Ryherd of Busey Wealth Management's Financial Planning team for an insightful discussion on key issues affecting your financial future.

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Social #3

JOIN US on Wednesday, September 17th, from 3PM CST - 6PM CST at DESTIHL Brewery and Beer Hall (1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, Illinois) for our next Social! Come out for a beverage and reconnect with former co-workers/friends and meet new friends! There will be a cash bar and food available for purchase. This is a casual event. Invite your friends - the more the merrier!

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Join us on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM, at The Bloomington Country Club for an In-Person Informational Meeting.

Lora from Collette will take you on an unforgettable journey — experience Iceland’s dazzling Northern Lights and Montana’s breathtaking Big Sky country.

Trips: Iceland’s Northern Lights & Montana: Under the Big Sky

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SEVERAL SPOTS STILL OPEN - Watch for Cancellations - Please remember to delete your signup if anything comes up to prevent your attendance.

This will be an IN-PERSON event. There will be no LIVESTREAM or RECORDING.

“Join us for a conversation with

State Farm President and CEO Jon Farney”

Jon will talk about the journey to his current role, including the importance of faith, family, hard work and teamwork in shaping who he is today. He’ll give an update on current business realities, the competitive landscape and external environment. He’ll share how he and his leadership team are positioning State Farm for continued success. And he’ll spend some time taking audience questions.

Please note: SHIP Counselors (Senior Health Insurance Program) will be available at the 3rd Quarter Meeting on September 4th to provide information about Medicare and how to make individual appointments with SHIP at the ARC (Activity Recreation Center at 600 E Willow Street in Normal IL).

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Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Central) at the ISU Alumni Center, 1101 North Main Street, Normal, Illinois 61761

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Join us on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM, at The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center for an In-Person Informational Meeting.

Trip: Ireland: The Great Irish Pub Crawl

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Join us on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 4:30 PM, at The Bloomington Country Club for an In-Person Informational Meeting.

Trips: To Be Announced

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