6 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2019 Amber R. Van Til President and CEO Indiana Bankers Association avantil@indianabankers.org @grbanker VANTAGE VIEWPOINT Annual Washington Trip Oct. 20-22 Join the chorus and make your voice heard at our nation’s capital. Banking on Women Conference Nov. 20-21 Women in banking gather to unlock potential and own the future. Indiana Economic Outlook Forum Dec. 6 Listen and learn about what to expect in the economic landscape for 2020. Don’t Miss Out! The secret to growing an autumn garden, they say, is to plant an appealing mix of annuals and perennials. The annuals bring forth new and different sights and scents, while the perennials keep returning for lasting beauty. My favorite fall flowers are chrysanthemums, which are a crossover of sorts between annuals and perennials, depending on when they are planted. Chrysanthemums planted late in the summer will respond as annuals, showing off their fall colors for one year only. But when planted in the spring, “hardy mums,” as they are called, will dig their roots deep enough to withstand the long, cold winter to bloom again in future years. When well cared for, they’ll grow larger and fuller each year until reaching maximum size. This time of year, the event offerings of the Indiana Bankers Association remind me of an autumn garden – bountiful, beautiful, and with a healthy mix of annuals and perennials. Our fall garden has already started to bloom, beginning in August when we hosted the second annual induction of the Leaders in Banking Excellence – the subject of this Hoosier Banker cover story. On Aug. 9, IBA board members and staff welcomed about 80 guests to our offices for the induction of the class of 2019 Leaders in Banking Excellence. These awards, IBA’s highest honor, are reserved for the shining stars of Indiana banking who have dedicated decades of outstanding leadership and service. Thank you to our guest dignitaries, who helped to make the event special: Director Thomas C. Fite of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, Speaker Brian Bosma of the Indiana House of Representatives, and IBA Chairman Andrew J. Briggs. We also appreciate that four honorees from the 2018 class of Leaders in Banking Excellence were in attendance: John Colvin, Joe DeHaven, Pat Glotzbach and Dan Moore. We are now in the month of September, beginning a series of perennial offerings that you have come to know and count on. Topping the list is the IBA Annual Convention, scheduled for Sept. 15-17. If you are reading this magazine in hard copy format, Convention is already underway, featuring a theme of “Fresh Perspectives on the Way We Bank.” Details are forthcoming in the next Hoosier Banker. For the advocacy-minded, fall also ushers in the IBA Annual Washington trip. This year our trip to the nation’s capital is set for Oct. 20-22. Whether you’re a veteran of government relations or simply wanting to learn more, please plan to join us to hear firsthand from lawmakers and regulators about the policies that affect your business. Later, as autumn progresses into colder months, IBA offerings continue. On Nov. 20-21, we present the third annual Banking on Women Conference. This now-regular event attracted more than 300 women in banking when initiated in 2017, and it’s still going strong. Please consider who in your bank would benefit by coming to this event. Offerings continue into December with the Midwest Agricultural Banking School taking place Dec. 2-5 at Purdue University, capped off with the Ag Clinic. For those who serve the farming sector, there’s no better place to learn the latest about agricultural credit and finance than at this perennial event. December also brings a reprise of the Indiana Economic Outlook Forum. This luncheon gathering was reintroduced last December to much acclaim, drawing a crowd of more than 200 professionals eager to gain insights into economic expectations. Be sure to join us on Dec. 6 for a peek at what to expect in the coming year. All of the above are only some highlights – the hardy perennials of what we bring to you. Our garden of offerings also includes an ample supply of annuals, with examples shown on the page 9 calendar of events. At the IBA, we strive to provide you with regular programming you can rely on, year after year, while creating fresh new offerings in response to current developments. Please let us know how we can continue to serve your needs. HB
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