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Did you know...
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On the Hill
We'd like to thank all who accompanied us on our annual Congressional Visit last week. Click on this link to see a list of names and a few photos.
We'd also like to thank TIB-The Independent BankersBank, The Baker Group, and Federated Investors for sponsoring the visit.
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 Legal Ease Question of the WeekQuestion: Can we close a home equity loan on a power of attorney? To find out the answer, click on the flashing question mark. You can also check out our growing database of other Q&As!
 31st Annual ConventionPlans are shaping up for this year's convention. Check out our current sponsor list. More information will be available in the near future...watch this newsletter for details. On the Education Front
Don't miss out on IBAT's newest 2-day school - the Bank Marketing Institute which will be held on the SMU campus at the Cox School of Business, June 26-28. This program is designed for community bankers who wish to connect the dots between the business objectives of the bank...the creative process...and the bottom line impact of marketing decisions. The emphasis is on practical, real-world issues and solutions. This course will take you through the rudiments of the Uniform Bank Performance Report....the Balance Sheet...and the Income Statement to reach a whole new level of strategic thinking guided by the industry's top practitioners, consultants and regulators. You can't afford to miss it. More information / register on line.
 We Need PAC Auction Items!
Once again we ask your help in the PAC Auction, to be held on September 26 during the IBAT Annual Convention at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine. We are looking for items to be donated so we can reach our goal of $125,000 to go towards IBAT PAC. The deadline for turning in your Auction Pledge Form is July 15 so don’t delay!
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Books to  Out
Not receiving IBAT's The Alliance of Independent Bankers magazine yet? This award-winning, 32 page magazine is published 10 times per year with combined issues for June/July and November/December.
Solutions From Services
How does your credit card processor stack up? TermNet Merchant Services, an IBAT endorsed service provider, will offer your merchants competitive rates and do all the work. TermNet follows up with each merchant prospect you refer, signs them up, installs the system, and trains the merchant for you! This allows you to focus on your core business of banking. See more information.
 Dream Vacation Tickets are Here!
This year’s Dream Vacation is to any destination you choose. IBAT will put a maximum of $5,000 towards your ideal dream vacation. Or you can take the $5,000 cash option. Tickets are only $10 each and support the IBAT PAC. The drawing will be conducted during the IBAT Annual Convention in September. To order a book of tickets, complete the form and fax to 512/322-9004 or e-mail arandle@ibat.org.
Welcome New Member
We are pleased to welcome Greater South Texas Bank, Falfurrias to the association.
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Leadership Conference - Early Bird Cutoff is May 4 |
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Deadline for Best of Community Banking Entries |
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Bank Marketing Institute, Dallas |
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Texas Tech Banking School | |
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