Hoosier Banker 7 Every bank in Indiana is looking for ways to stretch a dollar, improve organizational efficiency, grow our people, find great third-party products and partners, and positively influence a pro-banking climate (at both the state and federal level). What’s one simple way to accomplish all these objectives simultaneously? Fully engage with your Indiana Bankers Association! Only through an “all-in” commitment to fully engage and actively partner with IBA can an institution truly maximize their membership value. Your purchasing power increases exponentially when combined with all the other banks throughout the state. The various IBA peer groups for officers and key banker roles provide a forum for the exchange of ideas across many areas. The leadership development opportunities are many (Future Leadership Division, FLD Day at the Statehouse, Banking on Women, etc.) and the educational sessions offered up and down the banking org chart are extensive. As the saying goes, “If we don’t offer it, chances are you don’t need it!” The role that IBA plays through the vetting of Preferred Service Providers and associate members strategically jump-starts any member’s due-diligence efforts and shortens the search time (and lessens the expenditure of critical resources) for that next key product or partner. And we can’t forget the diamond in the crown of IBA, our Government Relations team. With one of the biggest PACs in the state and deep relationships with key state legislative leaders, you can be assured your voice resonates loud and clear in the halls of the Indiana Statehouse. Our annual Washington, D.C. trip is a combination of civics lesson, relationship building, lobbying and networking that can’t be equaled! Combine this with some of the largest state association federal PAC dollars proportionately up-streamed to our national affiliates, ABA and ICBA, and you get Indiana banks indelibly leaving our mark on Capitol Hill. Jamie R. Shinabarger Chairman Indiana Bankers Association CEO and Director Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, Jasper CHAIRMAN'S REPORT First Federal Savings Bank of Angola • @ffsbangola Apr 19 President Scott Gruner recently led Hendry Park 3rd Graders on a bank tour, with demonstrations by Operations Officer Angela Crone and other staff. It was an exciting hour with many great questions coming from Mrs. Gruner’s class! Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company • @sybsince1904 Apr 18 SYBT was the presenting sponsor for the inaugural Dash by the Past 5K benefiting @Eskenazi Health Mental Health awareness campaign. Petunia (our beloved inflatable pig!) loved meeting everyone at the finish line this past Saturday. Many thanks to all those who came out! Community First Bank of Indiana • @CFBIndiana Apr 17 A great day spent sharing our Financial Literacy curriculum with the incredible students at Noblesville’s Miller Success Academy! #FinancialLiteracyMonth STAR Bank • @STARFinancial • Apr 13 STAR Personal Banker Tyraine Mabon spent some time with students at our Immersive Learning Branch at Zionsville High School on possible career paths in banking. #BankOnSTAR #IndianaBornForIndianaBanking #ThinkOutsideTheBank 1st Source Bank • @1stSourceBank • Apr 6 The SB Thrive project is going to have such a positive impact by offering equitable housing to individuals and families in our community. The 1st Source Foundation is proud to support the important work being done by the South Bend Heritage Foundation through this project! Follow IBA Twitter @indianabankers NOTABLE QUOTES Bank Community Service on Twitter N A communications toolkit created by the Indiana Bankers Association helps member banks share good-news stories with media outlets. View the toolkit at: indiana.bank/communications-toolkit. Toolkit Helps ‘Tell the Story’ of Banking Tell the Story May I leave you with a few thought-provoking quotes around the kind of success that only comes when we work collectively and engage wholeheartedly? Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships – Michael Jordan Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results – Andrew Carnegie It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed – Napoleon Hill The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The chicken is involved; the pig is committed – Martina Navratilova Choose to fully engage on as many levels of your IBA membership as you possibly can. You’ll “get” in proportion to what you “give.” HB
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