Hoosier Banker 7 There is a “New Day Rising,” and Indiana bankers are ready to seize the day. After more than a year of canceled events, working from home, quarantining, social distancing and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time to return to normalcy. The Indiana Bankers Association’s 2021 Annual Convention celebrates this new normal with the theme of a New Day Rising. From August 15 to 17 in beautiful French Lick, bankers will gather to reconnect, learn and explore the latest developments of our field. It seems like a lifetime since I have had the pleasure to just sit with my fellow bankers and discuss industry changes and challenges. The upcoming Annual Convention will give us the opportunity to share thoughts and exchange ideas. This year, as in past years, the IBA has assembled a program lineup second to none. From outstanding keynote speeches to general sessions and breakouts with respected industry leaders, the content will serve to both educate and inspire. While the past year we had opportunities to take part in programming via webinar, conference calls and this “new technology” called Zoom, being able to interact and engage with speakers in person will be a welcomed change. Speaking of interaction and engagement, Convention also gives us the ability to catch up with valued service providers in the exhibit hall. Because we work in an industry of constant change, our ability to interact, ask questions and be introduced to new products and services is essential to enhancing our ability to provide exceptional customer service. Plus, there’s a pretty good chance our service providers will be giving away some great gifts. At Convention, I most look forward to honoring the members of the Indiana banking community being inducted as IBA Leaders in Banking Excellence. We are fortunate this year to recognize not only the class of 2021, but also the class of 2020, since last year’s awards event was postponed. All of these worthy recipients have demonstrated traits and characteristics throughout their careers that have made a positive mark on our industry. In addition to their leadership at their respective organizations, these individuals demonstrated excellence in community service and civic involvement. On a personal note, many of the honorees also were instrumental in my development as a banker. They provided guidance, direction and friendship, which I will never take for granted. Yes, it is a New Day Rising. If you have not yet registered for the Convention, what are you waiting for? Let us all take advantage of this opportunity to reconnect and reenergize. You are more than colleagues and peers; you are friends, and I’m looking forward to rekindling these friendships. HB CHAIRMAN’S REPORT First Federal Savings Bank • @ffbanking • June 1 Our Winamac branch donated $5,000 to the Pulaski County 4-H and Community Fair Association for the North Commercial Building Refurbishment Project. Keep an eye out for our sign with our logo while you are visiting our county’s fairground and park area! Community First Bank of Indiana • @cfbindiana • May 20 Congratulations to the 2021 winner of the Mike Stegall CEO Scholarship, Sarah Manuel! This scholarship is given to a @ CEOkokomo student each year in honor of Community First Bank’s retired CEO & President, Mike Stegall. STAR Financial Bank • @STARFinancial • May 20 Thanks Danielle Gilbert, Stephanie Pelko and Marquisha Bridgeman for volunteering with The @indylibrary! Thousands of students will be encouraged to have fun reading this summer. Alliance Bank • @AllianceBank_IN • May 20 Alliance Bank and Bank of Monterey have come together to help the Pulaski County Fair board with fairgrounds upgrades. Each locally owned bank donated $7,500 towards new metal siding for the South Commercial Building. #banklocally #communitybank #Myalliancebank Centier Bank • @CentierBank • May 14 As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, our #Michiana associates collected items, gathered donations, and sold t-shirts to help support @Dunebrook’s families in our communities. Thank you to all who donated & contributed to this effort! #commUNITybanking #CentierGives 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 New Day Rising IBA Annual Convention 2021 August 15-17, 2021 Presented by indiana.bank/events/convention
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