6 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2018 Fall is approaching, and as of this writing we are on the cusp of the Indiana Bankers Association Annual Convention. This year’s meeting of top leadership, scheduled for Sept. 9-11 in scenic French Lick, promises to be another memorable gathering. One tradition at the annual business luncheon is for our sitting chairman to give a status report on the Association. I look forward to the good news Chairman Ewing will be sharing. By all measures, we are doing well, and by all accounts, it is because of our members. The IBA enjoys a committed, dedicated membership of bankers, who inherently are able leaders of both their financial institutions and the communities they serve. I feel fortunate to be working with and for bankers. Our associate members also play a major role in IBA’s success, as their support enables us to provide attractively priced offerings to members. It is our pleasure in this edition of Hoosier Banker to feature Tim Overmyer of Vanadco Signs Inc., a long-time associate member. Another upcoming event, on the heels of the Annual Convention, is the IBA Annual Washington Trip. Set for Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, this trip gives us the opportunity to meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and speak in a unified voice in sharing industry concerns. We strongly encourage you to join us. Additional events forthcoming are shown in the “Don’t Miss Out” box on this page. There’s something for everyone at the IBA, from emerging bank leaders, to women in banking, to senior management and more. While looking forward, I’d like to pause and briefly look back at a recent event hosted here at the IBA offices. On Aug. 3, the IBA introduced its inaugural class of Leaders in Banking Excellence. We honored nine banking visionaries, representing nearly 400 years of service to banking, at a meaningful awards ceremony. You can read details about the 2018 class of honorees in this issue, starting on page 16. Additionally, I invite you to come visit the wall of excellence at the IBA offices, where plaques showcasing each Leader in Banking Excellence give lasting tribute to their service. I’d also like to thank the dignitaries who gave of their time to come and speak at the awards ceremony. Congressman Trey Hollingsworth, Sen. Travis Holdman, Director Tom Fite of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, and Sen. Rodric Bray joined Chairman Ewing in honoring the legacy leaders of the Indiana banking community. Finally, let me close with a few shoutouts to the IBA team. Dax Denton, SVP-government relations, has completed the three-year Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. It is a major accomplishment to be graduated from this rigorous program. Chris Bennett, VP-meetings & events, co-chaired the annual convention of the Indiana Society of Association Executives. Held Amber R. Van Til President and CEO Indiana Bankers Association avantil@indianabankers.org @grbanker VANTAGE VIEWPOINT in July, this gathering gives trade association representatives an opportunity to explore commonalities in service, structure and offerings. Josh Myers, AVP-member engagement, is on track to complete the 2018 IBA Leadership Development Program in October. This program, consisting of four intense sessions scheduled over an eightmonth period, is life-changing in lessons learned and friendships forged. Finally, in the last edition of this column, I introduced two new IBA staff members: Eric Augustus, VP-government relations, and Emily Brooks, member engagement specialist. You can get to know Eric in the Staff Selection column on page 8, and you’ll be reading more about Emily in the next edition. Thank you again for all you do to help the IBA succeed in its mission: “To advocate for and sustain an environment in which banks can succeed.” HB To view a brochure detailing the IBA Strategic Plan, click on the hand icon above left in HB Digital, or go to: indianabankers.org/about IBA Strategic Plan FLD Leadership Conference Oct. 15-16 Emerging bank leaders come together for networking, leadership-building and inspiration. Banking on Women Conference Nov. 13-14 Women in banking gather to unlock potential, build confidence and own the future. Economic Outlook Forum Dec. 7 James Bullard, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, shares economic insights. Don’t Miss Out! Save the Dates for These IBA Events
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