6 JULY / AUGUST 2021 Welcome back to “back to normal!” We’ve managed through all kinds of oddities this past year and some months, all the while providing services to you, just as you kept serving your customers and communities. We’re now bouncing back to cherished traditions, including gathering together in Washington DC, French Lick, Indianapolis and other locations. Equally exciting, it is our distinct pleasure to welcome members back to the IBA offices. While we did host occasional meetings in recent months, we are now resuming our full schedule of greeting bankers for in-person education, and we couldn’t be happier. Rest assured that we are regularly monitoring our protocol and procedures in order to provide safe and comfortable experiences for you. We also continue to offer quality online education for those who prefer virtual learning. Another area of excitement is that several award opportunities are forthcoming. This issue’s cover story details the 22 nominations we received for the 2020 IBA Commitment to Community (C2C) awards – a strong turnout for any year, particularly considering the challenges of COVID-19. Thank you to all of the banks that took the time to submit C2C nominations. C2C award nominations provide an opportunity for the IBA to share the winning stories of participating banks. We’ll be highlighting each bank nomination through IBA social media in the days leading up to the Mega Conference in October, when the final results will be announced. VANTAGE VIEWPOINT Don’t Miss Out! Regarding other upcoming awards, nominations are still open for the Woman of the Year and Woman on the Rise awards. These awards, to be presented at the Banking on Women Conference in November, celebrate outstanding women in banking. Read more and nominate online at indiana.bank/events/banking-women. On the topic of celebrations, please notice in our article spotlight, pages 18-19, that we’re now making plans for a year-long celebration in 2022, IBA’s 125th anniversary. You’ll be hearing more from us in coming weeks and months as we prepare for our “quasquicentennial.” This celebration isn’t just about the IBA and its history – it’s about your bank and its ties to the larger banking community. The Association exists solely because of (and for) our strong and thriving membership. So dust off those old photo boxes and archives to help us celebrate your special place in Indiana banking history. Anniversaries provide an important opportunity to reflect, remember and honor the past while embracing the future. IBA’s celebration in 2022 is designed to be a dynamic event linking IBA heritage with our next 125 years of service. In the meantime, we look forward to the remainder of 2021 as we convene and connect with you. On the facing page, Chairman Zahn captures the excitement of the Annual Convention, taking place Aug. 15-17 in French Lick. See you there! HB Amber R. Van Til President and CEO Indiana Bankers Association avantil@indiana.bank @grbanker Annual Convention Aug. 15-17 Bank leaders convene, connect and conduct IBA business in scenic French Lick. FLD Leadership Conference Sept. 21-22 Emerging leaders build skills and strengthen networks at this Future Leadership Division event. Cybersecurity Conference Sept. 29-30 Learn from industry experts to heighten awareness of cyber issues and trends. For event updates, visit: indiana.bank/calendar “Welcome Back” balloons and décor greeted bankers visiting IBA offices in June.
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