14 MAY / JUNE 2017 ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT FLD Hosts Dax Denton Senior Vice PresidentGovernment Relations Indiana Bankers Association ddenton@indianabankers.org Twitter: @ibagovrelations Article author Some 50 bankers attended the Indiana Bankers Association Future Leadership Division’s third annual Day at the Statehouse, held March 7 at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis Hotel. The event opened with a presentation by FLD President Kristin Marcuccilli, STAR Bank, Fort Wayne, who shared insights about the value of the Future Leadership Division and grassroots advocacy. The morning continued with presentations from the IBA Government Relations Team – Dax Denton and Erika Hall – who covered the basics of advocacy and reviewed how bills become law. Additionally Amber Van Til, IBA president and CEO, talked about the value that grassroots advocacy gives to government relations outreach. The mid-day lunch buffet was highlighted by a lively guest discussion panel featuring Michael O’Brien of 1816 Inc. and Michael Leppert of Krieg DeVault LLP. Third annual Day at the Statehouse Following lunch and a review of industryrelated legislation, attendees walked across the street to the Indiana Statehouse. Bankers went to the third-floor House and Senate chambers to visit with legislators and to discuss current bills pertaining to banking. This legislative activity was followed by a tour of the Statehouse. The 2017 FLD Day at the Statehouse gave emerging bank leaders the opportunity to learn more about the legislative process and participate directly in grassroots advocacy. Initiated in 2015, IBA Day at the Statehouse has earned a statewide award for Outstanding Individual Program/Event by the Indiana Society of Association Executives. HB HB Digital: Click to see more photos from the FLD Day at the Statehouse.
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