Hoosier Banker 7 In my first Chairman’s Report to you, back in the January/February Hoosier Banker, I wrote that I looked forward to working with you throughout this year. The year 2021, like all years, has had its highs and lows, which I fully expected. What I didn’t expect was how quickly it would fly by. Time always flies when you’re staying busy and having fun, and I’ve experienced plenty of both. It’s been a busy year, because the Indiana Bankers Association has to move at a fast clip to keep up with the world around us. And it’s been fun, because working with the Indiana banking community means working with top professionals, many of whom are good friends. Much happened during this past year. At the start of 2021, we began by focusing on the Indiana legislative session. Despite pandemic protocols and social distancing, our hard-working elected officials accomplished a great deal during this year’s session. Two key pieces of legislation – civil immunity related to COVID-19, and a fix to a prior law affecting recording requirements – were passed and signed into law in record time. Bankers also stayed busy with the Paycheck Protection Program, allowing us to continue to help businesses in their time of need. A new element in 2021 was the forgiveness portion of the program. As ever, the IBA was at the forefront, helping members to navigate the complex processes and myriad requirements. Throughout the year, the IBA also continued to give us a voice. From coordinated grassroots advocacy efforts to promoting our stories of community service, the IBA regularly provides a platform to let the public know how much we do to support the communities we serve. As for grassroots advocacy, recent alarming developments on Capitol Hill demonstrate how greatly our voice is needed. The IBA also gave us much-needed togetherness in 2021. At the start of the year, while the shutdown was still in effect, the IBA organized multiple gatherings, albeit virtually, not to mention the extremely helpful CEO calls. Then when we were able to gather in person again – first at the IBA Annual Washington Trip, then at the Annual Convention and recently at the Mega Conference – these meetings were accomplished with prudent measures in place so that we could attend in comfort. It’s been an eventful year, a fast-moving year, and a year that I’ll always remember as a highlight of my banking career. Thank you to IBA members and staff for all of your support. I’d especially like to thank my wife Susan and our sons for being my daily inspiration, and my father, Stephen E. Zahn, for being a role model, both professionally and personally. HB CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Centier Bank • @CentierBank • Sept. 29 Our Granger associates presented a community donation to the @SJCsuicideprevention. September is National #SuicidePreventionMonth, a time to raise awareness and spread hope. We thank them for their amazing work in our community! 1st Source Bank • @1stSourceBank • Sept. 28 Our team members had a fun-filled day volunteering at and participating in the JA ‘Fore’ Impact Golf Outing last week! What a great way to come together and do some good! #communityleadership Community First Bank of Indiana • @CFBIndiana • Sept. 14 The @rescuekokomo Fall Food Drive is happening now, and all 3 of our Kokomo branches are official drop-off locations. Bring non-perishable food items through September 24th to help them feed the homeless and hungry in our community. Thank you! STAR Bank • @STARFinancial • Sept. 8 One of the many perks of being on Monument Circle is supporting Christ Church Cathedral’s 55th Annual Strawberry Festival. Kevin Wright, EVP, Commercial Banking, was scooping sweets when STAR Bank’s President, Tom Wright visited. Thanks to all our volunteers! Hoosier Heartland State Bank • @myHHSB • Sept. 3 Our team in Roachdale was proud to present a sponsorship check to NPHS Athletic Director Bart Jochim yesterday in support of @NorthPutnamHS athletics. Good luck to all student athletes this year! Go Cougars! #communitybank #hhsbgivesback Follow IBA Twitter @indianabankers NOTABLE QUOTES Bank Community Service on Twitter Twitter Michael S. Zahn Chairman Indiana Bankers Association President and CEO First Federal Savings Bank, Huntington INDIANA ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Luncheon Click on this ad in HB Digital to register, or visit indiana.bank/education December 3, 2021
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