Hoosier Banker 7 This issue of Hoosier Banker marks several milestones. We’re well past the one-year mark since the onset of COVID-19, and we are now moving forward in big ways. Convention, anyone? This issue’s cover story makes me look forward to reconvening in French Lick and reconnecting with banker friends. Another milestone is the publication of the IBA member benefits report, available on the next two pages. This infographic version of an annual report offers a quick glance at the prior year, giving us a chance to see how far we’ve come as a unified community. While you can see the impressive income/expense pie charts on the facing page, and the many achievements of the IBA in the next two pages, please note on this page IBA’s COVID-19 response statistics. The year 2020 represents a bonus for IBA members, because your Association went above and beyond to help us navigate a difficult year. First, while many other trade associations struggled financially during pandemic shutdowns, the IBA created its IMPACT Players program – Industry Makers Pledging Assistance, Cooperation & Togetherness – of 23 dedicated associate members who provided substantial support to ensure the IBA could maintain its high standards throughout the pandemic. Second, the IBA kept members informed and connected. Bankers in Indiana didn’t have to pore through the barrage of updates from the Small Business Administration, Department of the Treasury and other sources, because the IBA vetted that information and presented it to membership in clear, concise language. The IBA distributed some 150 emails, orchestrated 64 CEO peer group calls, initiated a Google Group devoted to pandemic topics, set up a COVID-19 webpage and launched two e-publications to address related topics. Third, the IBA helped keep the public informed. In addition to its general news releases, the IBA issued a dozen releases in 2020 that were specific to PPP loans, coin circulation and other issues to let customers and communities know how hard banks worked to help keep Hoosiers fiscally sound and our economy healthy. Your efforts did not go unnoticed, thanks to these communications. Every one of these offerings represents support to the Indiana banking community to help us cope and conquer the obstacles of a worldwide crisis. We’re all still standing today, despite the pitfalls of 2020, in part because the IBA delivered resources that were timely, helpful and a lifeline to getting to the other side. Thank you all for being part of this great Association. HB CHAIRMAN’S REPORT First Savings Bank • @fsbindiana • March 24 When one of southwest Indiana’s favorite attractions, the Indiana Theater, lost a projector, our Daviess County crew knew they had to think fast. Area President, Kent Parisien, and Personal Banker, Holly Graber, presented them with a check to help repair the projector. Home Bank • @HomeBank_1890 • March 19 In recognition of Home Bank’s 130 year anniversary and Dan Moore’s legacy of creating a culture of leadership and giving back, Home Bank’s gifting program has donated $130,000 to Stability First. Crossroads Bank • @CrossroadsBank • March 16 Crossroads Bank donated a total of $7,000 to nonprofit organizations in the communities we serve. Our Peru branch presented a gift certificate to Above All Things, Inc. #ProudToBeYourCommunityBank Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company • @SpringsValleyBT • Feb. 23 Springs Valley recently donated two Chromebooks to the Dubois County Health Department. These Chromebooks will assist with the administration of COVID-19 vaccines at the upcoming mass vaccination clinics. A big thank you goes to so many community members today and always! Hoosier Heartland State Bank • @myHHSB • Feb. 9 HHSB is proud to partner with Circles Putnam County! Circles is a nationally known, proven and innovative strategy of connecting people across income lines in an effort to support individuals & families from poverty to stability. Visit http://circlesputnamcounty.org to learn more! Follow IBA Twitter @indianabankers NOTABLE QUOTES Bank Community Service on Twitter Michael S. Zahn Chairman Indiana Bankers Association President and CEO First Federal Savings Bank, Huntington NEWS Releases 12 WEBPAGE Creation 1 IMPACT PLAYERS 23 Industry Makers Pledging Assistance, Cooperation & Togetherness PPP/COVID-19 150 EMAILS 64 CEO PEER GROUP CALLS GOOGLE GROUP CREATION 1 2020 Publications IBA COVID-19 Updates IBA IMPACTful Insights 2 IBA COVID-19 RESPONSE
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