14 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2019 IBA Annual Convention Fresh perspectives in banking ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT In September more than 450 IBA members gathered for the annual meeting at the French Lick Resort. This year’s event began with the traditional golf outing at the Donald Ross Course, and the evening festivities kicked off with a reception in the exhibit hall and the Chairman’s Banquet. 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 Club members were also inducted on this evening. The ceremonial passing of the gavel, from 2019 Chairman Andrew Briggs to 2020 Chairman Lucas White, also took place. Tom Fite, director of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, and State Rep. Matt Lehman were also on hand to present a Sagamore of the Wabash award to Andrew on behalf of Gov. Eric Holcomb. Afterward Andrew expressed his pleasure at the award, saying that he followed in the footsteps of his father in receiving this honor. The grand prize drawing, sponsored by SHAZAM Inc., also took place, and Billy Winter, Bippus State Bank, was announced the winner of a diamond necklace. After the proceedings concluded, the group was entertained by mentalist Jon Stetson, who astounded the audience with his powers of perception. Thank you to the Chairman’s Banquet sponsor – the IBA Group Insurance Trust, Insured by Anthem – and also to the entertainment sponsor SmithAmundsen LLC. On Monday members attended educational sessions on a range of educational topics, and the entire conference was woven together by emcee Joe Micallef. Presentations also were made by leadership from the American Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America. Monday’s lunch, sponsored by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, featured a keynote address titled “Eight Traits of a Quality Teammate” by Coach Kevin Kush. The official voting for 2020 also took place at the luncheon, and the group heard from incoming Chairman Lucas White on his plans for the coming year. Additionally, State Rep. Jeff Ellington was awarded the honor of IBA Legislator of the Year. Monday night was the Future Leadership Division silent auction which raised a record $25,189 for Indiana BANKPAC. The sweepstakes drawing for a trip to Scotland also was held; congratulations to winner La 'Saundra Williams of First Merchants Bank. Both the auction dinner and the sweepstakes were sponsored by The KeyState Companies. Tuesday began with a keynote breakfast that kicked off with a state of the association address by IBA President and CEO Amber Van Til. The breakfast speaker, Lt. Col. Bob Darling, gave attendees a glimpse into the White House bunker on Sept. 11, 2001. Thank you to our breakfast sponsor Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. Following breakfast there were exhibitor prize drawings and more educational sessions focusing on payment and the hemp industry, before the convention concluded at noon. Please plan to join us next year for the IBA Annual Convention, scheduled for Sept. 13-15, 2020, again in French Lick. HB Christina M. Bennett, CMP Vice President- Meetings & Events Indiana Bankers Association cbennett@indianabankers.org @cbennettin Annual banking Community Bankers of Loan Bank of Bank of Indianapolis, of Indianapolis, featured
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