Hoosier Banker 7 IBA Quasquicentennial Celebrating 125 Years Learn more at ndiana.bank/history #IBA125Years An Indiana Bankers Association tradition revives this spring. That tradition is the hosting of the IBA Mega Conference in person in the month of May. It’s been a full three years – in 2019 – since our most recent offering of Mega in May. Since then, there have been some deviations to the schedule. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, it was impossible to host an event of 1,000+ in the springtime. That year the IBA wisely combined the Mega Conference with the Annual Convention for a virtual event. Then last year, while thankfully we were able to meet in person, for good measure the IBA waited until October to host Mega – to give time for COVID numbers to wane, as well as give all of us time to adapt to coexisting with the virus. So it is with great pleasure this year that we return to tradition and host IBA’s signature event in the spring. The dates for the 2022 IBA Mega Conference are May 9-11, and the venue is again the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. There’s another reason this year’s Mega is exciting – 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of this blockbuster event. For many Indiana bankers, Mega has been around longer than their careers … and for some it began before they were born! The first Mega Conference took place in 1992 as the brainchild of Paul Freeman, retired IBA executive vice president. The concept was simple: To provide quality educational opportunities in all bank functional areas through the convenience of a single, centralized event. While the concept sounds simple, large-scale events are complicated undertakings, reflecting countless hours of behind-the-scenes preparation to make the onsite experience run seamlessly. Fortunately, the IBA has continued to uphold the high standards of this event throughout the decades. IBA’s Chris Bennett, with assistance from Susan Clark and the rest of the IBA staff, work hard to make Mega live up to its reputation. Member bankers also are a major part of the event’s perennial success, giving vital input into topics and speakers. Additionally, IBA associate members support the Mega Conference through generous sponsorships, ensuring that the costs remain low for attendees. Mega is truly a bargain. For those who have attended past Mega Conferences, you’ll surely want to come again this spring. We’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mega along with this year’s 125th anniversary of the IBA. If you’ve never experienced Mega before, 2022 is your opportunity to join with the Indiana banking community for this must-attend event. And when you come, it’s my sincere hope that you will stop by the Chairman’s Suite for conversation and camaraderie. Mega in May is a welcomed return to tradition. See you this spring at Mega! HB CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 1IVGLERXW &ERO SJ -RHMERE ŵɄ$1IVGLERXW&ERO-2 ŵ .ER Yesterday, 53 heroes participated in the Merchants blood drive with @indianablood, which means more than 159 lives will be impacted by their generosity. A sincere thank you to those who HSREXIH ũ WSQI JSV XLI ƤVWX XMQI IZIV 'IRXMIV &ERO ŵɄ$'IRXMIV&ERO ŵ .ER /IITMRK SYV GSQQYRMXMIW WEJI 3YV 1MWLE[EOE FVERGL associates met with #Michiana Crime Stoppers today to present a $1,000 community donation. This organization works with local law enforcement to receive information on crimes. Find out more at michianacrimestoppers.com. ,SSWMIV ,IEVXPERH 7XEXI &EROɄŵɄ$Q],,7& ŵ .ER Do you have new or used prom dresses taking up space in your closet? Give your dresses another chance to shine, and donate XLIQ JSV E KVIEX GEYWI (VIWWIW [MPP FI HSREXIH XS PSGEP XIIRW in a private event with the YSB so they can join their peers for a night to remember. 'MXM^IRW 7XEXI &ERO ŵɄ$'7&C-RHMERE ŵ (IG Our Deposit Ops group had a great time bell ringing in New 'EWXPI 8LI 8IEQ'7& +VSYT MRGPYHIH 1ERH] 0EYVIR 0SVMI Jennifer, Julie, Tyler (Frosty), Angi, and cutest bell ringers ever Kate and Kennedy. 7TVMRKW :EPPI] &ERO 8VYWX 'SQTER] ŵɄ$7TVMRKW:EPPI]&8 Dec. 2 Springs Valley Bank & Trust recently made a donation to Cops JSV /MHW MR 4VMRGIXSR 8LERO ]SY XS EPP [LS QEOI XLMW EQE^MRK TVSKVEQ TSWWMFPI *SPPS[ -&% 8[MXXIV $MRHMEREFEROIVW NOTABLE QUOTES Bank Community Service on Twitter Garry D. Kleer Chairman Indiana Bankers Association Chairman, President and CEO First Bank Richmond
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