10 Hoosier Banker October 2015 This year 506 attendees gathered at the French Lick Resort for education and networking at the 2015 IBA Annual Convention. This year’s theme, “New Horizons,” reflected on boundless future opportunities for the banking community. Convention events kicked off Sunday with a perfect day for golf. Players enjoyed the tournament, as well as the many contests and giveaways throughout the day. The winning foursome, with a score of 56, was Clip Wamsley, Mark Wamsley, George Wamsley and Keven Crawford of The First National Bank, Monterey. The Wamsleys generously donated their winnings of $400 to the Indiana BANKPAC. Later that evening, the “Escape to the Islands” welcome party took place outdoors on the patio. Guests enjoyed a Caribbean buffet, and mixed and mingled to the relaxing sounds of steel drum music. Monday, Sept. 14, commenced with business sessions in the morning and presentations continuing through late afternoon. We were honored with the presence of U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly, who offered a congressional update and fielded questions from the audience. Other topics covered on Monday included cybersecurity issues and communicating with millennials. The Future Leadership Division (FLD) silent auction took place Monday evening. Rep. Woody Burton, District 58, reprised his traditional role as auctioneer for the live portion of the auction. Total funds raised from the silent auction and BANKPAC sweepstakes came to nearly $76,000 to benefit the Indiana BANKPAC. Tuesday, Sept. 15, resumed with networking and learning opportunities, including an interactive session with a panel of regulators, representing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The final event of the Convention, the Chairman’s Banquet, took place Tuesday evening. After dinner, IBA Chairman Larry W. Myers, First Savings Bank, Clarksville, inducted new Forty Year Club members, presenting each with a lapel pin. He also recognized all Forty Year Club members in attendance, as well as past presidents and chairmen of the Association. Myers passed along the chairman’s gavel to incoming chairman Michael H. Head, First Federal Savings Bank, Evansville. Afterward Tim Berry, director of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, presented Myers with a Sagamore of the Wabash award from Gov. Mike Pence. Amber R. Van Til, IBA executive vice president, then made a special presentation to Indiana Rep. Edward Clere, District 72, honoring him as IBA Legislator of the Year. Closing out the Convention were prize drawings. Richard E. Belcher, First Federal Savings Bank, Rochester, won the Indiana BANKPAC sweepstakes ‒ an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Rome ‒ sponsored by The KeyState Companies. The grand prize drawing, sponsored by IBA Service Corporation, went to William W. Harrod, First Harrison Bank, Corydon, whose wife Kim looked stunning wearing the diamond necklace prize. Thank you to Convention participants and sponsors* for making this year’s event a success. Next year the IBA Annual Convention is scheduled for Sept. 11-13, 2016, and will again be held in French Lick. We hope to see you there! t *See page 15 for sponsor listing. New Horizons: IBA Annual Convention 2015 About the Author Christina M. Bennett, CMP, is vice president-meetings & events of the Indiana Bankers Association. She can be reached at 317-387-9380, email: cbennett@ indianabankers.org. CONVENTION COVERAGE
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