14 Hoosier Banker March 2016 GR SPOTLIGHT Some 50 bankers attended the Future Leadership Division’s second annual “Day at the Statehouse,” held Feb. 9 at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel and Indiana Statehouse. The event opened with an interactive presentation by FLD President Kristin Marcuccilli, who shared insights about the value of the Indiana Bankers Association FLD and grassroots advocacy. The morning continued with presentations from Amber Van Til, IBA executive vice president, and Dax Denton, IBA vice presidentgovernment relations, regarding the basics of lobbying and a step-by-step view of how bills become law. The mid-day lunch buffet was highlighted by a guest panel hosted by Jim Shella, political reporter for WISH-TV, who moderated a lively discussion between Mike McDaniel of Krieg DeVault LLP and Ann DeLaney of DeLaney & DeLaney LLC. The three About the Author Dax Denton is vice president-government relations of the Indiana Bankers Association. He can be reached at 317-917-8047, email: ddenton@indianabankers.org. FLD Hosts Second Annual ‘Day at the Statehouse’ panel participants are regulars on the longstanding “Indiana Week in Review” television broadcast. Following lunch and a review of industry-related legislation, attendees walked across the street to the Indiana Statehouse. The first stop was a visit with Indiana Treasurer Kelly Mitchell, who welcomed the group and spoke about the functions of her office. Bankers then went to the thirdfloor House and Senate chambers to visit with legislators and discuss current banking bills. The 2016 FLD Day at the Statehouse gave emerging bank leaders the opportunity to learn about the legislative process and participate directly in grassroots advocacy. This event follows last year’s inaugural Day at the Statehouse, which won a statewide award for Outstanding Individual Program/Event, presented by the Indiana Society of Association Executives. t
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