Payment-free auto loan winners

A hearty congratulations to Carl and Pamela Barkema of Onondaga. American 1 is paying off their $8,800 Ford F250 loan thanks to our big payment-free auto loan promotion in September.

The Barkemas have been members since 1989, and remember getting their first loan with American 1 – a four-wheeler to take up north.

In September, the Barkemas used their truck to finance an outdoor wood stove to heat their home. They were deciding between a signature loan or a secured loan using their vehicle. Carl and Pamela made the right decision, because American 1 is paying off their loan completely.

When we called and talked to Carl, he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He only remembered vaguely what the promotion involved.

“I thought maybe it was to pay off all the interest,” Carl said. “It surprised me to hear that the whole thing was being paid off.”

“It’s like having an extra $180 a month for the next five years,” Pamela said.

The Barkemas are using their new-found money to purchase a hi-def TV.

We held a little celebration for them at the Home Office Tuesday morning. Check out pictures on our Flickr photo gallery, and congratulate the Barkemas if you see them around.

Fall Women’s Expo jewelry winners

Congratulations to the three lucky women who won Gold Crown Jewelers’ jewelry giveaway at our Fall Women’s Expo.

Amanda Nastally, above, was our first prize winner. She opted for Gold Crown Jewelers’ heart pendant necklace.

The 2009 fall expo was Amanda’s first. She was surprised at the variety of vendors and seeing all that was there.

“I liked it,” she said. “I’ll definitely come back.”

Andrea Wint was our second prize winner. Andrea picked the sterling silver ring with marcasite and amethyst.

She’s been to two women’s expos – March’s spring expo was her first.

“Now I’m hooked,” Andrea said. “It’s awesome.”

Justina Kukulka was our third prize winner. Justine earned the 14K gold two-tone earings.

Like Amanda, this fall’s event was Justina’s first women’s expo, and she enjoyed the hands-on activities.

Congratulations to all the women. For more photos from this fall’s event, head to our Flickr photo gallery. Look for more opportunities to win prizes at our Spring Women’s Expo, coming Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Super Sale $1000 gas card winner

Congratulations to Amy Pollard, our Fall Vehicle Super Sale $1,000 gas card winner.

Amy financed a Hyundai Accent at the sale. She was looking for something with good gas mileage to get her back and forth to work near Lansing.

Now she has plenty of gas money for her commute. Congratulations, Amy!

This month’s Lansing Lugnuts winner

Congratulations to Sonya F. of Jackson. She was our membership winner for July, and won a set of four Lansing Lugnuts tickets.

Thanks for sending a new member our way, Sonya!

Auto Loan Experts: July gas card winner

Last month, we offered to give away 90 days worth of gas to one lucky member who financed a vehicle with American 1.

Our lucky winner is James S. of Jackson, who financed a 2003 Acura MDX. James wins $300 worth of gas.

Congratulations, James!

I heart Michigan vacation package winner

Congratulations to Lisa P. of Diamondale – she won our “I Heart Michigan” vacation prize package.

Lisa works at Jackson Public Schools and heard about our Kids’ Fest event from our coloring sheets. She brought her kids to the event, filled out an entry form, and was picked as our lucky winner.

Lisa wins:

• 20 Lansing Lugnuts ticket vouchers
• Binder Park Zoo season passes
• Michigan Adventure tickets
• $100 to Goodrich Quality Theaters
• $75 worth of gas cards

Talk about a summer of fun.

Congratulations, Lisa!

June E-statement iPod Nano winner

Congratulations to our June e-statement iPod Nano contest winner, Rocky from Jackson.

Rocky signed up for e-statements the first day of June, as soon as he heard about the iPod drawing. He says he’s a music fan, so he’ll put it to good use.

Now our e-statements are easier than ever to sign up for, and easier to use – plus you get free copies of cleared checks with e-statements. Sign up today!

June Lugnuts winner

Congratulations to Cynthia of Jackson. Cynthia referred her friend Rebecca in June and wins four Lansing Lugnuts tickets and food vouchers for an July game.

Thanks for referring a new member, Cynthia! You, too, can win Lansing Lugnuts tickets by referring a new member. But hurry – you only have until August!

Kids’ Fest bike winners

Congratulations to our two Kids’ Fest bike winners, Robert and Sierra.

American 1 offered an entry to win a boy’s or girl’s bike at both the Jackson and Hillsdale Kids’ Fests. Robert and Sierra were our lucky winners, and get to take home these great new Huffy bikes.

Be safe!

Meet Sharon, our May Lugnuts tickets winner

Congratulations to Sharon Furman of Grass Lake. She’s our May 2009 membership drawing winner, earning four Lansing Lugnuts box seats and a few food vouchers.

Sharon referred her son, Michael, to American 1 after he quit his former bank.

“I told him, ‘It’s great – it’s where I like to go,’” Sharon said of American 1.

There’s one more month left in our Lugnuts referral prize drawing. Earn your chance to win Lugnuts tickets when you refer a new member in June.