NEWS ARCHIVE

- 2009 -

click here for the 2008 News and Announcements Archival Page

Miss Something?

    As in years past, we get asked about an old news article or pictures (the Halloween costume pictures are quite popular) that were posted on the News and Announcements page from time to time.  The ease of access to those old articles is continuing with the 2008 News and Announcements Archival page that was updated through out last year.  And at the top of the 2008 archival page is a link to the 2007 archival page.  Click here, on the picture on the right, or on the link at the top of this page to see the 2008 News archives.  An archival page for 2009 will be built and made available as soon as practical.

posted Friday 8 January 2009

SecureCode

    SecureCode is a service offered by Security Federal that provides greater peace of mind when you shop on line by providing added protection against unauthorized use of your debit card.  Once you've registered and created a SecureCode, each time you make an online purchase, a window will pop up asking for your SecureCode, just like using a PIN at the ATM. When you correctly enter your SecureCode, it confirms that you are the authorized cardholder and your purchase is completed. No code, no confirmation, no purchase.

    You can reference the SecureCode Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and register your card with SecureCode by clicking here or on the picture to the left.  Otherwise, you will have an opportunity to register when you are making your next online purchase.

posted Thursday 15 January 2009

Let's Get It Started

    Security Federal is already getting the 2009 Relay For Life event going.  Next Friday, February 6th, the Bank is hosting a Chili and Dogs luncheon from 11:00 to 1:30 in the Trust and Operations Building.  For only $5.00 you can have a great lunch of chili, hot dogs, desserts and a drink.  However, we do need an RSVP to make sure you're taken care of.  If you would like to have lunch with us, enjoy a visit, and raise some money for Relay For Life, just send an e-mail to janet.phillips@secfed.net or lindsay.thompson@secfed.net to let us know you'll be dropping by.  And stay tuned for more luncheons in the coming months.

posted Friday 30 January 2009

Out And About

    Security Federal's esteemed President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Pugh recently addressed upper classmen of the Centertown Elementary School.  Joe was asked by Principal Janie Moore to speak at the school's career fair to inform the children of the possibilities of jobs and careers in the banking industry.  Happy to help out, Joe took the time to give a short talk, answer questions, and visit with the students.

    Mary Pugh, esteemed wife of esteemed President/CEO Joe Pugh, was recently presented the Paul Harris Award by the Rotary Club District Governor Carol LaRue.  Congratulations to Mary, pictured here with Governor LaRue (left) and her proud husband, Joe (right).

posted Wednesday 4 February 2009

Sweets For Your Sweetie

    Do you need something special for that extra special someone this Valentine's Day?  Something you just can't pull off a store shelf?  On Friday (February 13th), Security Federal will be selling home made cookies, pies, cakes, and candies wrapped up impressively in pretty Valentine's colors in the lobby of the Main Street branch all day long...or as long as supplies last.  Stop by and pick up a few goodies to make a special day even better for you and your special someone.  All proceeds go to Relay For Life.

posted Monday 9 February 2009

    Kim Chisam, one of our Main Street New Accounts Representatives, and Victor Gomez, one of our Main Street Tellers, were the honorary judges at this year's Centertown Elementary School's Valentine's Day activities.  Kim and Victor were asked to judge Valentine Boxes, essays, and a coloring contest while Security Federal was happy to provide candy gift bags for all the winners.  Click here or on the heart to the right to see pictures of the winners and some of their work.

    For more information, contact Tina Self at Centertown Elementary School.

posted Friday 13 February 2009

A Walking What?

    To keep the Relay For Life fundraising on a roll, Friday, March 6th, Security Federal is hosting a Walking Taco luncheon (some assembly required) from 11:00 to 1:30 in the Trust and Operations Building.  For only $5.00 you can have a great lunch of a taco salad, dessert and a drink.  However, we do need an RSVP to make sure we'll have enough for everybody.  If you would like to have lunch with us, enjoy a visit, and raise some money for Relay For Life, just send an e-mail to wendy.kell@secfed.net, leann.carwright@secfed.net, or angela.brown@secfed.net to let us know you'll be dropping by.  And stay tuned for more luncheons in the coming months.

posted Friday 23 February 2009

Larry's Leisure

    For over 35 years Larry Brown has been working in the banking industry.  And now he's ready to call it quits...sort of.  Security Federal is proud to present a semi-retirement reception for Larry this coming Friday (the 27th) in the lobby of the Main Street branch in honor of one of Warren County banking's greatest.  Everyone is invited to stop by and shake hands with the man as he goes to a modified schedule of working 2 or 3 days a week.  The other days when he's not here?...Larry Brown is headed for the lake.

posted Tuesday 24 February 2009

Parting Pictures

    Larry Brown decided to enter into the realm of semi-retirement at the end of last month (see the article below).  Click here or on the picture to the left to see some pictures from the surprise luncheon the Bank had in his honor.  Happy fishing Larry!

posted Monday March 9 2009

Leprechauns And Shamrocks

    The Magness Library and Community House will be hosting a St. Patrick's Day Celebration this coming Tuesday the 17th.  The fund raiser will feature a selection of traditional Irish tunes performed by The Company I Keep as well as featuring some Irish story tellers.  Make your reservations early for an enjoyable evening of entertainment and refreshments from the Emerald Isle.  To make those reservations and get more information, call Loretta Jones at the Library at (931)473-2328.

posted Wednesday 11 March 2009

PULL!

    Join us for Security Federal Savings Bank Cancer Busters' inaugural Clay Busters Tournament this coming April 11th.  The 50 shot course will be held at the Prairie Shooters Club in Hillsboro and will start at 8:00AM.  Registration includes a continental breakfast, sporting clays, a T-shirt, and lunch.  However, participates must provide their own shells and all children must be supervised by an adult.  The registration deadline is March 31st and sign in time is from 8:00AM to 8:45AM on the 11th.

    For more information contact Michael Griffith at 931-473-4483.

posted Friday March 27 2009

More To Come...

    We've been busy.  Security Federal is very happy to announce that the new branch on Manchester Highway next to Kidd Ford is open for business.  Everyone is invited to drop in and see Kari and Michael and the others whenever you're in the neighborhood and say "hey".  We will be having a red carpet opening in May, check back for more info on that later.

    And keep checking back here for more activities that are just around the corner.  Things like pictures from tomorrow's clay shooting tournament, a yard sale on the West Lawn, a car wash at the New Smithville Highway branch, Security Bancorp, Inc.'s 2008 Annual Report, the 9th Annual School's-Out Family Movie Night, the 28th Annual Pork-N-Bands, Relay For Life, and...Main Street LIVE!.

posted Friday 10 April 2009

Bang!  Bang!

    The temperatures were on the low side of nippy Saturday morning, but that didn't deter 44 shooters from coming out to Security Federal's Cancer Busters' inaugural Clay Busters Tournament.  The fund raiser pulled in $1,750 that will be going to Relay For Life.  With such a great turn out and the financial success, it's most likely that this won't be the last Clay Busters Tournament.  To see some pictures from the tournament, click on the picture above or just click here.

  For more information about the tournament, Prairie Shooters Club, or the upcoming broadcast of the event on BLTV, call Michael Griffith at 931-815-7372.

posted Tuesday 14 April 2009

Rub-a-dub-dub

    We're having carwash at the New Smithville Highway branch on Saturday, April 25th to raise money for Relay For Life from 10:00AM until 2:00PM.  In addition to getting your car hand washed for only $5.00, there will be hotdogs and chips and soda on sale to keep you occupied while your car gets sparkly clean.  Incidentally, in the event of rain on the 25th, the carwash will be held on Sunday the 26th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM.

    For more information contact Meredith Woodlee at 931-473-4483.

posted Wednesday April 15 2009

Lawn Shopping

    We're having a big yard sale on the West Lawn next Friday, April 24th from 7:00AM to 4:00PM.  Our employees will be bringing in all kinds of stuff like flower baskets, nursery stock, toys, coffee makers and other household items, tools, shoes, and...of course...children's and adult's clothing.

  For more information, please contact Teresa Hennessee at 931-473-4483.

posted Thursday 16 April 2009

    Security Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of Security Federal Savings Bank, recently released the 2008 Annual Report.  Please click here, on the picture to the left, or on the Current Financial Data menu item in the upper left menu or the menu at the bottom of this page.

  (Viewing the report requires Adobe Acrobat)

posted Friday 17 April 2009

Climbing The Ladder

    Security Federal is proud to announce that we've had some promotions!

    Sandra VanHooser started with Security Federal back in 1991 as a Part Time Clerk but was moved over to be a Teller pretty quickly.  She became a Loan Processor, then a Mortgage Loan Originator, then a Mortgage Loan Closer, and then she did mortgage underwriting.  Now she has been promoted to Vice President of Secondary Lending.  Sandra is married, has two girls, and is active in the Centertown Elementary PTO.

    Meredith Woodlee began her career with Security Federal in July of 2004 as a Teller.  She was made Head Teller of the New Smithville Highway Branch in 2006 and now she has been promoted to Assistant Branch Manager of the New Smithville Highway Branch.  She’s married with two girls and enjoys going to games to watch her daughter as an Eastside Bulldog cheerleader.

    Kari Davis started out as a Teller in November of 2000 and has served as a New Accounts Representative and a Loan Processor.  In May of 2006 she became the Assistant Branch Manager for the New Smithville Highway branch.  In 2008, she became a Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer and in 2009 became a Loan Officer as well.  She is currently attending Motlow State Community College and will be graduating in May of 2009 with an Associates Degree in Business Management.  Now that she has moved out to the Manchester Highway Branch, Kari is the Branch Manager/Assistant Vice-President.  Kari has two boys and is a member of the Morrison Ruritans.

Congratulations to these three fine young ladies!

posted Monday 20 April 2009

Pork- N- Bands

    On Saturday, May 2nd, from 2:00PM until 8:00PM, the Warren County High School Band Boosters, along with the Warren County Lions Club, will present the 28th Annual Pork-N-Bands on Security Federal's West Lawn.  Like always, there will be craft vendors, games for the kids, and (of course) Bar-B-Que.  And music?  There will be plenty of music...the Warren County High School and Middle School Bands, as well as the surrounding area school bands, the Warren County High School Pioneerettes, Warren County High School Winter Guard, and the Choir of the National School of the Blind will be performing through out the day.

    And don't forget the the McMinnville Cruisers will have their monthly car show in the Trust and Operations Center parking lot beginning at 5:00PM.

posted Tuesday 21 April 2009

Library Music

    The Magness Library & Community House is proud to present the Spring Concert this coming Thursday night, April 30th starting at 7:00PM.  The featured performers are Bruce and Sandra Dudley and they will be performing a selection of jazz and Broadway music for your listening pleasure.  Tickets are on sale for $10.00 at the Library or you can make reservations by calling 931-473-2428.  However, seating is limited, so call or stop by the Library as soon as possible.  All the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Arts in the Library programs of Magness Library & Community House.

  For more information, please contact the Library at 931-473-2428.

posted Monday 27 April 2009

Relay Events

    So many people and organizations around Warren County are gearing up for Relay For Life that's coming up the first weekend in June.  Three of those upcoming events are:

    The Tennessee's Got Talent Talent Show is coming Friday May 2nd at 2:00PM at the Warren County Fair Grounds.  You can save on tickets by buying ahead of time for $4.00 each or 3 for $10.00 before the 2nd at  Cotten Warehouses, Northside Video, King's Den Hair Salon, Homeland Community Bank, and Citizen's Tri-County Bank.  Tickets will be $5.00 the day of the show (under age 12 free) and concessions will be available.

    There will be a Country and Southern Rock music benefit concert upstairs at Capalano's on Friday, May 8th.  Performers include Kelly Rae at 7:00PM and the Barefoot Renegrades at 8:00PM.  The cost is only $5.00 at the door.

    On Saturday May 9th at 1:00PM there will be a Dog Show at the McMinnville Animal Clinic (that's at 615 Red Road).  The registration fee is $10.00 per dog and picture packages will be available also for $10.00 (includes 1 - 5x7 and 4 wallets).  Prizes are Cutest Small, Medium, and Large Dog, Best Trick, Best Dressed, and Best 1980's Character.

    For more information about any of the above listed events, contact Kristy Stubblefield at 931-409-0804.

posted Monday 27 April 2009

Fists Of Fur

    Security Federal Savings Bank is proud to sponsor Leadership Warren's showing of Kung Fu Panda on Saturday, May 9th on Security Federal's West Lawn for the 9th Annual Schools-out Family Movie Night.

    The 2008 computer animated feature is a Dreamworks production of the story of Po the Panda unwittingly becoming the chosen one to fight enemies that threaten the normal way of life.  Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, and Michael Clark Duncan are just some of the Academy Award nominated/winner cast of voices.

    Leadership Warren will be the night's concessions vendor as well as providing games and activities that will include a door prize.  This year's activities also involve a live performance by Gary Steele Karate Studio.  The food, games, and activities start at 6:00PM and the movie will begin at 8:00PM.

  For more information, call us at Security Federal Savings Bank at 931-473-4483.

posted Monday 27 April 2009

A New Horizon

    Security Federal Savings Bank is happy to announce that there will be a Grand Opening for the Manchester Highway branch at 10:30AM on Friday, May 8^th.  Planned activities include introductions of the new branch staff, community involvement, a welcome by Joe Pugh, President/CEO, and remarks by County Executive John Pelham, Representative Charles Curtis, Representative Judd Matheny, Senator Eric Stewart, and the Commissioner of Banking and Finance Greg Gonzales.  There’s even going to be a ribbon cutting ceremony.  Everyone is invited to come on out and visit with all of us at the new Manchester Highway branch.

  For more information, call us here at Security Federal at 931-473-4483.

posted Tuesday 28 April 2009

Relay Events

    The  Tennessee's Got Talent Talent Show has been postponed until May 23rd at 11:00AM.  The talent show will still be held at the Warren County Fairgrounds.  For more details about the show, please see the article Relay Events posted Monday 27 April 2009 or for more information contact Kristy Stubblefield at 931-409-0804.

posted Monday 4 May 2009

Pomp and Circumstance

    Security Federal Savings Bank would like to extend hearty congratulations to all the Warren County High School's Class of 2009.

    We would also like to recognize some of our own, those graduating Motlow State Community College with an Associates in Business Management are Kari Davis (Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager), Bo McKnight (husband of Sabrina McKnight (Assistant Vice President/Head Teller)), and Lindsay Thompson (Loan Processor).  Also graduating from Motlow is Katie Bradbury (Teller) with an Associates of General Studies.  Jacob Melton (husband of Heather Melton (Teller)) will be receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Middle Tennessee State University.

    From all of us at Security Federal...We wish all of you the very best that life has to offer!

posted Monday 4 May 2009

Family Movie Night

    Leadership Warren's presentation of Kung Fu Panda for Schools-out Family Movie Night has been postponed until Saturday, May 16th due to the weather.  The event will still occur on Security Federal's West Lawn and the times will remain the same.  Please see the article Fists Of Fur posted Monday 27 April 2009 or for more information contact us here at the Bank at 931-473-4483.

posted Saturday 9 May 2009

Belated Birthday

    Kim Chisam and Amy Myers, both New Accounts Representatives at the Main Street branch, went to visit Ms. Teresa Knowles 3rd Grade Class at Centertown Elementary last March 3rd to help the children celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday.  Born on March 2nd in 1904, Theodor Seuss Geisel became a beloved author and cartoonist responsible for such childhood classics as The Cat In The Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and the ever popular How The Grinch Stole Christmas!.  Amy entertained Ms. Knowles class by reading them Sneetches while Kim read Circus McGurkus.  Click here or on the picture on the right to see just a few pictures from Dr. Seuss' birthday at Centertown Elementary.

posted Wednesday 13 May 2009

Ribbon Cutting

    The Manchester Highway branch of Security Federal hosted several local and state dignitaries and customers on May 8th during the grand opening ceremonies.  Click here or on the picture above to see pictures from the event.

  For more information, call us here at Security Federal at 931-473-4483.

posted Wednesday 13 May 2009

More Library Music

    The Magness Library & Community House is proud to present a program of Folk and Bluegrass music by Hickory this coming Friday night night, May 29th starting at 7:00PM.  Tickets are on sale for $10.00 at the Library or you can make reservations by calling 931-473-2428.  However, seating is limited, so call or stop by the Library as soon as possible.  All the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Arts in the Library programs of Magness Library & Community House.

  For more information, please contact the Library at 931-473-2428.

posted Tuesday 26 May 2009

posted Wednesday 27 May 2008

    The annual Relay for Life fund raising event held to generate cancer research money for the American Cancer Society will be held this coming weekend, June 5^th and 6^th at Nunley Stadium by the Warren County Middle School.  This year's theme is "Welcome Back To The 1980's".  In keeping with the purpose, Team Security Federal has chosen to be the Cancerbusters.  Thus far, the Cancerbusters have raised over $18,000 and we're planning on adding to that.  At the Security Federal booth, Michael will be dressing up again (great photo opportunity for friends and enemies) and we will have face painting and cold drinks and hamburgers and nachos with cheese and hotdogs and chili dogs and chips and...the list goes on. 

    For those that have never attended, Relay for Life is not just another fund raiser.  It is an event to be experienced.  There are activities everywhere, there is always something to do, and there are tons of people you know.  And, more importantly, it's to help those in your community, your friends, maybe even your relatives.  So, come on down and have a big time...and help out people.

    For more information, contact Lisa Hillis or Sherry Clendenon of Security Federal Savings Bank at 931-473-4483.

posted Wednesday 3 June 2009

    Rosanne Caten's name was pulled out of the hat on June 1st as the winner of the 42" big screen TV we gave away at the new Manchester Highway branch as part of the grand opening festivities.  The Catens recently switched a few of their accounts to Security Federal because of the convenience of the new location on the Manchester Highway.  Congratulations to the Catens and we're happy to have you with us!

  Pictured (from left to right) is Brian, Bradley, and Bryce Caten, Kari Davis, Rosanne and Mitchell Caten.  Not pictured are sisters Alyson and Kara Caten.

    For more information, contact Kari Davis at 931-815-7372.

posted Friday 5 June 2009

    The annual Relay for Life fund raising event held Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th was a great success and raised lots of money for the fight against cancer...a record breaking $22,000 was raised by the wonderful employees of Security Federal Savings Bank.

    As always, the event itself was quite amazing with this year's theme of "Welcome Back To The 1980's".  Click here or on the logo to the right to see a lot of pictures from that night.

    Security Federal would like to thank all of our employees, especially Lisa Hillis, Sherry Clendenon, and Teresa Hennessee, as well as all of the marvelous people that make the contributions and do so much to make Relay for Life such a great event.

posted Tuesday 9 June 2009

    Main Street LIVE! is off to a roaring start!  The June shows have brought in crowds as big as about 1,800 people to the West Lawn.  Click here or on the logo above to see pictures from the first four concerts.

    The entertainment just keeps on a comin' through the end of July with returning favorites and a local favorite band too.  All the concerts are free and happen on Security Federal's West Lawn.  Concession vendors open up at 6:00pm and the music starts at 7:00pm every Friday night and usually wraps up at 9:00pm.  So, grab a lawn chair and a friend and we'll see you there!

    For more information contact Main Street McMinnville at 931-506-5335.

posted Sunday 12 July 2009

    Security Federal is sponsoring a BBQ cookoff team called Security Federal's  Prime + 1 for the inaugural Smokin' In McMinnville barbecue competition this coming Friday and Saturday the 14th and 15th in the back-yard division. In addition to the big BBQ competition, the cook-off will feature music, food vendors, games, and inflatables for the kids, a car show, and a pool party all day Saturday at Gilley Pool.

    The Prime + 1 cooking team is Joe Pugh, Danny Martin, Larry Brown, and Michael Griffith in addition to several other employees volunteering their time to help out.

    For more information about the Smokin' In McMinnville cook-off, click here or on the picture above to see the official flyer (requires a PDF reader like Adobe Reader).  Or you can contact Charlie Sewell at 931-473-6611 or Arlie Bragg at 615-477-7447.

posted Monday 10 August 2009

    Main Street LIVE! finished off the 2009 concert season and it was something else!  With crowd numbers hitting 1,800 to 2,000 people at a time and amazing props to boot, this year's series really went over the top.  Have a look at pictures of the July concerts by clicking here or on the logo above.

    Security Federal Savings Bank is very proud to be a part of Main Street LIVE! and would like to thank all of the sponsors and everyone that helped to make this year's events so wonderful!

    For more information about Main Street LIVE!, please contact Main Street McMinnville at 931-506-5335.

posted Friday 14 August 2009

    Security Federal's BBQ cook-off team, Prime + 1, did well for the inaugural Smokin' In McMinnville barbecue competition this last weekend by placing 4th in ribs and 5th in chicken in the back-yard division. The team and helpers also ended up feeding about 125 people!

    The Prime + 1 cooking team is Joe Pugh, Danny Martin, Larry Brown, and Michael Griffith in addition to getting some assistance from Kari Davis, Sabrina McKnight, Amy Myers and Noemi Guzman.  Congratulations guys!

    To see some pictures from the cook-off click here or click here to see about a 5 minute video that includes David Rutherford, Carlene Brown (in front of the Security Federal tent), and comments from some of the judges.

posted Monday 17 August 2009

    Security Federal Savings Bank of Logansport, Indiana was the target of a poorly devised and executed spamming scheme this morning that was focused on the secfedbank.com domain name.  We have received a very small amount of inquires from this fraudulent plot, but nothing of any significance.  We have also been in contact with Security Federal Savings Bank of Logansport as well as technical consultants to help mitigate any possible detrimental repercussions that may come of this crime.

    Security Federal Savings Bank has never and will never request personal information from our customers via e-mail.  If you ever receive a notice for information, in any electronic form, claiming to be from Security Federal, please contact us immediately at 931-473-4483 or by forwarding the fraudulent e-mail to info@secfed.net.

posted Friday 18 September 2009

It's the Autumn Street Fair!

    The Leadership McMinnville Class of 2009 invites you to bring the whole family downtown for a day filled with arts and crafts, fun, food, and entertainment.  The 15th Annual Autumn Street Fair hits Main Street on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00am to 5:00pm.  There is no admission, but there's sure to be something for everyone.  Like three stages (Count 'em, THREE stages!) with a Baby Show on one and live performances all day on the other two (including a Karaoke contest).  Click here or on the picture to the right see photos from last year's Autumn Street Fair.

  To reserve a booth or get more information about the Autumn Street Fair, visit the web site at www.autumnstreetfair.com.  You can also contact Leadership McMinnville at 931-473-6611 for information or call 931-507-VEND (that's 931-507-8363) to reserve a booth.

posted Wednesday 23 September 2009

    The Heritage Alliance of McMinnville is sponsoring its annual "A Walk in the Past" (a McMinnville Bicentennial Event) on October 24^th from 6:00PM to 8:30PM.  This ghost walk will feature characters from McMinnville's past, including Mary Cunningham, Cowan Oldham, Chick Brown, Dinah Shore and more.  The event will start and end at the Magness Library and the route will go around the downtown McMinnville area so please wear comfortable shoes.  However, there are benches along the way for those who need to rest.

   Tours will begin every fifteen minutes and last about an hour.  You can register anytime between 5:30pm and 8:00pm and refreshments will be available.  A $5.00 donation will gladly be accepted for adults but children 12 and under are free.

    For more information call Carla King  931-815-8158.

posted Monday 5 October 2009

Great Gourds!

    Security Federal Savings Bank don't play around when it comes to Halloween.  So was the case with an employee pumpkin decorating contest we held on Monday, October 19^th to get this year's holiday season off to a big bag (winners to be announced soon).  And the competition was fierce...click here or on the Jack-O-Lantern on the right  to see pictures of the amazing concepts and applications by our very imaginative employees.

    Also, our employee Halloween costumes have garnered quite a bit of attention for the past few years and there have been many requests for those pictures.  To the point that a Halloween Costume Links page has been created to make it easier to find your favorites from Halloweens gone by.  Just click here or on the link at the top of this page to go to those links.

posted Monday 19 October 2009

    The Autumn Street Fair, presented by Leadership McMinnville, has come and gone and was, once again, a grand success.

    If you missed it, or even if you were there, you can click here or on the picture above to see pictures from this year's fair.

posted Wednesday 28 October 2009

    Security Federal was happy to work with the great folks over at Motlow State Community College to get a cash dispenser installed at the facility.  This gives the staff, faculty, and students the convenience of accessing their accounts without having to leave campus.  And there has been quite a bit of interest in the cash dispenser as several folks there have already made wonderful comments about getting the machine in place.

   If you are a student or a member of the staff or faculty and don't currently have an account with Security Federal, you can still use the cash dispenser with a minimal service charge.  If you would like to open an account with us to save that fee, please stop by one of our three full service locations on Main Street, New Smithville Highway, or Manchester Highway.

posted Wednesday 28 October 2009

    There is a new phishing scam claiming to be from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is trying to get peoples' personal information.  The fraudulent e-mail appears to be from "consumeralerts@fdic.gov" and the subject of the e-mail is "you need to check your Bank Deposit Insurance Coverage".  The e-mail also includes a link to a counterfeit site.  When the link is clicked, the user is taken to a site similar to the FDIC page, and is asked to verify personal information. To make matters worse, when the link is clicked, the page also automatically downloads at least two malicious pieces of software.  If you receive this fraudulent e-mail, DO NOT click on any of the links...just simply delete the e-mail.

posted Thursday 29 September 2009

    Like last year, Security Federal employees had a luncheon to raise money for Kids Of The Community so we can sponsor a child for Christmas.  So we did it again this year...and we raised enough to sponsor two children!  Thanks to everyone that helped out and had lunch with us!

   And, of course, there were costumes too.  Click here or on the neon pumpkin to see some pictures.

posted Saturday 31 October 2009

    Security Federal is happy to announce that our customers can now download their financial data from Internet Banking into QuickBooks and Quicken.

    For more information, contact us at 931-473-4483.

posted Wednesday 3 November 2009

    Every year the McMinnville Noon Rotary provides dictionaries to all the 3rd graders in the Warren County School System as well as to Covenant Academy and Cedars of Lebanon in Grundy County.  Click here or on the Rotary logo see some pictures of our very own Joe Pugh and Danny Martin during their trip to Bobby Ray Elementary School to pass out some of those dictionaries.

  For more information on the Noon Rotary's dictionary program, contact Danny Martin here at Security Federal at 931-473-4483.

posted Monday 9 November 2009

    The Heritage Alliance and the City of McMinnville will be presenting a Bicentennial Event.  On Saturday, Dec 12th Downtown will be transformed into a 1940's Christmas with all the trimmings.  The downtown stores will be decorated with a 40's theme and there will be vintage cars and trucks of that era.  There will be entertainment in the restaurants, Library, churches and more.  Come to this event prepared to BECOME the event and dress up in 1940's style clothes.  And there will be a 40's Swing Dance to top off the evening.

   If you would like to be part of this event or for more information call Carla King at 931-815-8158.

posted Wednesday 2 December 2009

Oh...What Fun It Is

    For the third year, Security Federal employees and some little helpers put together a float for the annual McMinnville Christmas Parade.  Click here or on the picture to the right to see some pictures from the construction of the float and a bit of the parade.

posted Monday 7 December 2009

SecureCode Requirement

    SecureCode is a service that has been offered by Security Federal on a voluntary basis that provides greater peace of mind when you shop on-line by providing added protection against unauthorized use of your debit card.  Once you've registered and created a SecureCode, each time you make an on-line purchase, a window will pop up asking for your SecureCode, just like using a PIN at the ATM. When you correctly enter your SecureCode, it confirms that you are the authorized cardholder and your purchase is completed. No code, no confirmation, no purchase.

    Starting in mid-January, SecureCode will be required for Security Federal debit cards when used for on-line purchases.  You can reference the SecureCode Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and register your card with SecureCode by clicking here or on the picture above.  Otherwise, you will have an opportunity to register when you are making your next online purchase.

posted Friday 18 December 2009

1949-2009

    Two of Security Federal's favorites hit a magic number recently...and you know we just couldn't let it slip by unnoticed.  Teresa Hennessee, New Accounts Officer/Vice-President and Ken Smith, Senior Vice-President Trust/Investment Officer made the leap to 60 years young this month and we had a little party in their honor.  Click here or on the retro-photo to the right to see some pictures from the little get together.

    From all of us at Security Federal...Happy Birthday, kids.

posted Tuesday 22 December 2009

Equal Housing Lender