Another Record Year! (demoted June 30, 2010)
    Thanks to the generous donations of equipment and time, Computer Banc was able to send out over 600 computers in the calendar year of 2009.  With continued donations of computers and monitors (as well as generous volunteer support) we look forward to breaking that record again in 2010!

Re: Pepsi Refresh Grant (demoted June 1, 2010)
    Computer Banc would like to thank those who supported us by voting in the Pepsi Refresh competition.  While our Computers for College project was not funded during the month of March, we do intend to re-apply for a later month with the support of other organizations.  Please watch this space to be notified when we register again!

Please Support Our Program on Pepsi's Refresh Grant (demoted May 1, 2010)
    Pepsi Refresh is a grant program where the public chooses the grant recipients. Please log on to the website at http://www.refresheverything.com/computersforcollege and vote for our new program: providing refurbished laptops to college students. Without the support of grants like Pepsi's, we cannot afford to refurbish laptops. The laptops we receive often come with short-lived batteries and without power packs: both of which must be replaced before we can give the computer to a college student in need. To receive funding through this grant we must be one of the top ten programs. You can contribute one vote to our program every day through April 30th.
    You can also use the facebook link on the same page to share this program with your friends. We need your help - please ask your friends to support Computers for College too. With the support of you, your friends, and their friends, we can win this grant and provide 350 computers to college students in the next year!

Computer Banc Announces Changes in Operations (demoted November 1, 2009)
    Computer Banc has re-opened with limited operations and will resume distribution of computers beginning October 1st, thanks to the generosity of many local organizations including Horace Mann, Hillier Storage & Moving, Catholic Charities, IBEW Local 193, the Illinois Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association, the Salvation Army, Springfield Electric, and Security Bank.  For more information, please see our press release.
    Regular volunteer hours of every Tuesday and the first and third Saturday of each month will resume starting September 19, 2009.
    Reduced office hours of Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 until 3:00 will similarly resume beginning September 21, 2009.

 10th Anniversary Celebration Breakfast (demoted August 31, 2009)
    Come help us celebrate Computer Banc's 10th Anniversary!  An executive continental breakfast will be hosted from 7:30-8:45a on Thursday, August 7 at the Abundant Faith Christian Church.  Individuals may register for $20, and groups may register a table for 8 at $185 (which includes recognition in the program, signage on the table and upon entry, and verbal recognition at the event).  to register, please call Computer Banc at 217.528.9506.  For more information, please check out the flier, available soon.

New Repair Policy (demoted July 1, 2009)
    Because Computer Banc is a volunteer-driven organization, we are unable to provide unlimited service to the computers we share.  Starting January 1, Computer Banc will provide full service repair of all systems provided for a period of 60 days from the date of issue.  At the end of the 60 days, the client will assume full responsibility for maintenance of the computer.  This policy supersedes all policies or agreements made prior to this date.

Reduced Hours (demoted January 6, 2009)
    Computer Banc will be closed for business through January 5, 2009.  If you need to arrange for the drop-off, receipt, or repair of your computer, please call during our normal business hours of 1 - 4 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays any time after January 5.  Thank you!

New Website Live! (demoted January 6, 2009)
    The time has come once again - time for a Computer Banc website update.  In addition to a brand new look, this update brings a consolidation of menu options and reorganization of information to make the information you need easy to find and understand.

3rd Annual IBEW Local 193 Charity Ride (demoted October 21, 2008)
  The 3rd Annual IBEW Local 193 Charity Ride is scheduled for Saturday, October 4th at 1:00PM starting at KOOKOOZ (Old Stockyards - Dirksen & Sangamon), then west to Shep's in New Berlin, then to Woodson in Ashland and back to KOOKOOZ.  The cost of $20.00 includes a T-shirt.  In addition, there will be auction items, 50/50 tickets ($2.00 each or 3 for $5.00), and an added treat on display from 10:30 to 1:30 will be Tim Wilkerson's #1 Points Funny Car!

Computer Banc Golf Outing (demoted October 21, 2008)
    Mark you calendars, tell your friends, and get your foursomes ready! Computer Banc has set the date, time, and place for their Golf Outing. The date will be October 10th, tee off will be 1:00 pm, and the location will be Long Bridge Golf Course.
    If you would be willing to donate time at the outing or items that can be used as gifts for our golfers, please contact Computer Banc.
    Information on sponsorship opportunities and golfer registration information is now available as a PDF.  

Annual Spring Auction (demoted June 12, 2008)
    The Spring Auction has ended, but winning bidders are still listed at the auction page. Thank you to all of those who donated items or bid on items - thank you for helping to make this event and this program a success!

Agency Requests (demoted June 12, 2008)
    Computers for/through not-for-profit agencies are now being issued with a flat fee of $100. This is a change from the sliding scale used previously.