Hoosier Banker 19 FEATURE {CECL is coming.} Are you ready to implement FASB’s final standard relating to the financial instruments impairment project (CECL)? CECL is arguably the largest change in accounting for financial institutions in the last 30 years and has widespread implications for the industry. Watch our on-demand webinar to prepare, access our new CECL Guide, and download our suggested timeline for implementation now. Download the complimentary guidebook now: cecl.plantemoran.com Rob Bondy robert.bondy@plantemoran.com Steve Schick steve.schick@plantemoran.com A higher return on experience. The Indiana Bankers Association Future Leadership Division has had another successful year through the work of the FLD board and the leadership of current chair, Kristin Marcuccilli of STAR Bank, Fort Wayne. The organization currently lists a staggering 195 bankers as members of the organization, and this number continues to grow. By the close of 2017, the FLD will have hosted six events, with more member opportunities to come in 2018. The Future Leadership Division started off the year by hosting the FLD Day at the Statehouse. This award-winning single-day program was initiated two years ago to reflect the FLD’s commitment to enhancing IBA advocacy by engaging in the legislative process. This year’s event drew 55 bankers from across the state for a crash course in the legislative process. It also provided FLD members with an opportunity to speak in a unified voice at the Indiana Statehouse regarding policies that impact the banking industry. In May, the FLD hosted a networking reception in conjunction with the IBA Mega Conference. The intent of this event, initiated one year prior, is to provide FLD members and potential members with an additional means of building relationships, while in attendance at Mega. By all accounts, the reception exceeded expectations, with roughly 90 people attending. It also succeeded in bringing members into the FLD. In August, the FLD piloted a regional networking luncheon program, with intent to bring mid-year networking value to members. The format included a group discussion, bringing attendees into conversation with each other on a variety of industry-related topics. Two luncheons took place through this year’s effort, one in northeast Indiana, and the other in the southwest part of the state. All told, a total of 32 FLD members attended the luncheons, representing 15 financial institutions. Given the positive feedback, the FLD plans to expand these luncheons to other regions of the state in 2018. The FLD has historically been a strong supporter of the Indiana BANKPAC, primarily through the organization’s hosting of the IBA Annual Convention silent auction and through mulligan sales at IBA golf outings. This year the FLD board helped raise $25,661 for the Indiana BANKPAC, making it a mainstay of the total support provided to the PAC. The upcoming FLD Leadership Conference promises to cap off a successful year. This is the fifth year that the FLD is hosting this marquee event. Last year, more than 70 bankers attended the two-day conference to hear from top-flight speakers on leadership development. This year’s FLD Leadership Conference, set for Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in downtown Indianapolis, promises to bring even more value. Emerging bank leaders interested in growing their careers are strongly encouraged to attend. Details are available at indianabankers.org. As the FLD moves into 2018, the board will conduct a strategic planning meeting to determine how to further evolve the organization in coming years. As the organization continues to progress, it will be directing the industry toward the future by providing enhanced value and benefit to participating bankers across Indiana. The IBA Future Leadership Division has built a strong foundation on which to build for years to come. HB FLD Success Future Leadership Division recap 2017 Join the FLD IBA-member bankers are invited to apply for membership to the Future Leadership Division. To read more or submit a membership request, click on the icon above in HB Digital, or go to: indianabankers.org/future-leadershipdivision-membership-request.
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