18 MAY / JUNE 2022 Josh Myers Vice President - Member Engagement Indiana Bankers Association jmyers@indiana.bank @joshmyersIN ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT The Future Leadership Division of the Indiana Bankers Association engages its members to participate in grassroots advocacy opportunities to grow as leaders in the industry. On Feb. 15, over 50 bankers from nearly 25 IBA-member banks participated in person for a premier grassroots advocacy opportunity: FLD Day at the Statehouse. Kicking off the event, FLD Advisory Board President Jon-Myckle Price of Security Federal Savings Bank, Logansport, welcomed bankers in attendance and thanked them for taking the initiative to become involved in grassroots advocacy in Indiana. Participants then enjoyed a brief trivia competition about the 2022 legislative session that included facts about the legislative process, Senate and House committees, banking issues and more. Dax Denton and Ross Teare, IBA’s Government Relations Team, provided attendees with an overview of the Association’s grassroots advocacy efforts, explained their role in the legislative process and how bankers can be involved, and provided a summary of banking legislation that had been debated during this year’s session. Next, FLD Day at the Statehouse attendees traveled across the street, through a lengthy security line, and into the Senate Chamber for the opportunity to visit with Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee Chairman Andy Zay and Sen. Justin Busch. Both senators shared insights about their roles in the General Assembly, expressed admiration for bankers and the Grassroots Advocacy Engagement FLD Day at the Statehouse roles they play in their communities, and discussed the 2022 legislative session. After a lively conversation, attendees then visited the top floor of the Statehouse and packed the room that is home to the House Ways and Means Committee. House Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee Chairman Martin Carbaugh and Rep. Edward Clere joined with bankers to speak about their roles in the General Assembly and some of the major issues being discussed at the Statehouse. Following the meeting, the bankers and legislators gathered in a Statehouse stairwell for a group picture to commemorate the day. The halls of the Statehouse were abuzz with numerous other advocacy groups, but FLD Day at the Statehouse attendees made a distinctive impression with their large contingent. Bankers then broke out into smaller groups for their choice of touring the Statehouse or visiting with their own state legislators. Nearly 25 bankers took advantage of the opportunity to connect with their legislators – some creating new relationships, and others reconnecting with their legislators. Next the group traveled back to its home base at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites for a networking lunch. Indiana State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell joined to speak with the group about her time as treasurer, major initiatives that her office has been working on, and ways that bankers can get involved. Treasurer Mitchell also took questions from attendees. The day wrapped up with a review of how attendees can remain involved
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