KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 20, 2006--This Thanksgiving, Pioneer Services is giving thanks to service members and their families by giving away more than $11,000 in commissary gift certificates in the month of November. Dubbed the "Seasoned Greetings" program, the certificates assist military families with purchasing food for holiday meals.

"We're always looking for new and unique ways to give back to the military, especially during the holidays," said Randy McKee, chief franchise officer for Pioneer Services. "It's incredibly rewarding to see the looks on their faces -- the smiles, the thanks, and the sense of relief these families feel are what giving back is all about."

There will be a total of 785 gift certificates handed out in 19 Pioneer Services offices before Thanksgiving, with several hundred more shared during the month of December. The certificates will be distributed in different ways in each market, with some locations giving them out in the office, and others handing them to military chaplains and support groups that will then distribute as they see fit.

"Each market custom tailors this program for their unique needs," said McKee. "But no matter how they choose to give the certificates out, the important thing is to give military families in need a hand up this holiday season."

The Seasoned Greetings program is another way that Pioneer Services Representatives improve the quality of life for military families. Entering its 75th year in the financial services industry, Pioneer Services provides responsible financial services and education that our service members deserve. Through a network of offices and on the Internet, Pioneer Services Representatives offer financial education programs, loans, and insurance products, and support military families and communities through a variety of partnerships, programs, and sponsorships.

For more information, visit www.pioneerservices.com.

PIONEER SERVICES is a brand name and registered service mark of Pioneer Licensing Services, Inc., where its use is duly licensed to affiliates and partners of Pioneer Licensing Services, Inc.

Copyright Business Wire 2006

Pioneer Services, a division of MidCountry Bank

Pioneer Services, a division of MidCountry Bank

Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, offers responsible financial services and education to members of the Armed Forces that enhance their quality of life and financial independence. For more than 20 years, Pioneer Services has been a leader in military lending. They offer the protection and security of a personal loan with the speed and flexibility service members need. Through a network of offices and on the Internet, Pioneer Services offers loans, financial education programs, and supports military families and communities through a variety of partnerships, programs, and sponsorships. For more information, visit www.pioneerservices.com

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