Hoosier Banker 17 Christina M. Bennett, CMP Vice President- Meetings & Events Indiana Bankers Association cbennett@indianabankers.org @cbennettin In September at the French Lick Resort, more than 400 attendees gathered for the annual meeting of educational offerings, association business proceedings and camaraderie. This year’s event began with a golf outing on a less-than-great day on the Donald Ross Course and a wine and spirits tasting session at the French Lick Winery. This year we broke from tradition and held the Chairman’s Banquet on the first evening of the convention. Past IBA presidents and chairmen were recognized for their contributions to the Association, and members of the 40 Year Club were recognized. New 40-year members were also inducted on this evening. Read more about the 40 Year Club on page 20. The ceremonial passing of the gavel, from 2018 Chairman Clay Ewing to 2019 Chairman Andrew Briggs, also took place. Tom Fite, director of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, was also on hand to present a Sagamore of the Wabash award to Clay on behalf of Gov. Eric Holcomb. The grand prize drawing, sponsored by The SHAZAM Network, also took place, and Jessica Carroll from The New Washington State Bank was the big winner, taking home a stunning diamond bracelet. After the proceedings concluded, the group was entertained by ventriloquist Steve Brogan, who provided a lot of laughs. Thank you to the Chairman’s Banquet sponsor, the IBA Group Insurance Trust, Insured by Anthem, and also to the entertainment sponsor Smith Amundsen LLC. The next day and a half saw a wide range of educational topics, from changes in our industry to marijuana banking, cybersecurity, finding deposits and an economic outlook. Damian Mason was back as the emcee and kept the group laughing between sessions. Presentations also were made by leadership from the American Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America. Clay Ewing, 2018 IBA chairman, led the Monday luncheon business meeting, including proceedings for election of officers for 2019. Clay also gave an update on the status of the Association, including legislative success, a summary of educational programming and events, and advancements in developing a banking degree. The legislator of the year was also presented at this luncheon. Congratulations to State Rep. Michael Karickhoff for being named the IBA Legislator of the Year. Monday night was the Future Leadership Division silent auction. This year’s event also featured a wine pull and raised a total of $21,422 for Indiana BANKPAC. Please plan to join us next year for the IBA Annual Convention, scheduled for Sept. 15-17, 2019, in French Lick. HB IBA Annual Convention Getting ready for tomorrow
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