Washington County Farm Bureau member Bill Hinckley uses the ODP Business Solutions member benefit regularly for personal projects and home office-related purchases.
As a member of the Wisconsin Antique Power Association, one of Hinckley’s responsibilities was printing a quarterly newsletter.
“I learned about the cost savings for Farm Bureau members through ODP Business Solutions and during the course of a year, I probably saved close to $500,” said Hinckley, who has been a Farm Bureau member for 22 years. “We also have purchased home office supplies including computers, printers, laptops, you name it, for additional savings.”
Hinckley served on the Washington County Farm Bureau board of directors for six years, three years as secretary; co-chair of the county fair Farm Bureau food stand and as a shift leader at the county fair. In addition, he helps with the maintenance of the Washington County Farm Bureau service center. He served as president of the Washington County Dairy Promotion committee and has been the co-chair for the annual dairy breakfast for several years.
“I enjoy working with other volunteers,” added Hinckley who also is active with Thrivent, formally AAL, where he served as chapter president and enjoyed organizing the annual fish fry to generate funds for non-profit projects.
Hinckley started his welding career at the Gehl Company and went on to welding on the pipeline in and around the mid-west and in 2023 will have 50 years in Steamfitters 601 Local Union. He retired 13 years ago, enjoys restoring tractors and is a lifetime member of the Wisconsin Antique Power Reunion Tractor Association, serving in leadership roles.
Each year the organization has a raffle that includes a restored tractor. Hinckley has restored several of tractors for the raffle. Each October, Bill and other members also organize a plow day.
“You can take the boy off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the boy,” laughs Hinckley. “On the farm is where I learned work ethic and I wouldn’t want it any other way.”
WFBF members can save up to 75% off on office, home and school supplies online at ODP Business Solutions (formerly Office Depot Business Solutions).
Enjoy exclusive pricing and discounts on office essentials, toner, paper, cleaning products, breakroom items and more.
Receive a standard discount on select product categories when shopping at any Office Depot OfficeMax store.
Simple steps for you to start saving:
- Register online at WFBF.SavingCenter.net
- Order online for up to 75% off on office, home and school supplies or
- Download a store discount card to receive a standard discount on certain products
Hinckley’s granddaughter is a teacher in Manitowoc and enjoys the savings when purchasing school supplies for her classroom.
“I share the benefits of the ODP Business Solutions Farm Bureau Benefit all of the time,” added Hinckley. “It’s a great program, it’s a good benefit for Farm Bureau members and it’s a benefit that helps promote Farm Bureau membership.”
Hinckley also uses the hotel Farm Bureau member benefit whenever he and his wife Karen travel.
“The savings from using each of these Farm Bureau member benefits certainly covers my yearly Farm Bureau dues,” said Hinckley who also used a Farm Bureau member benefit when he purchased a vehicle.
By being a Wisconsin Farm Bureau member, you qualify for benefits and services that provide a range of options that respond to the needs of farmers, families and businesses in Wisconsin.
To learn more about Farm Bureau member benefits, visit wfbf.com/membership/member-benefits.
Written by Marian Viney. Appeared in the October | November 2022 Rural Route.
