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 Legal Ease Question of the WeekQuestion: There has been talk of changing the privacy notice requirements. Do we still need to do our annual notice? Any changes in content? To find out the answer, click on the flashing question mark. You can also check out our growing database of other Q&As!
 During the week of June 13, you’ll be receiving an e-mail asking you to vote for your Five Star Award nominee…actually your THREE nominees.
In today's financial marketplace, banks have important relationships with external companies. Do you share a special relationship with one of IBAT's Associate Members? The Associate Member who provides your bank with that important product or service that helps you operate more efficiently and provides your staff with the kind of support on which you can depend. That company which routinely provides not just excellent service, but also innovative solutions that help your bank grow faster, enhance profits, and gain efficiency. This is your opportunity to let them SHINE!
The three top nominees will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the IBAT Education Foundation Gala on Sunday, September 25 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas. You be the judge. Your participation will help determine the winners!
 The 2005 Best of Community Banking Entry deadline is June 17, 2005. Awards will be presented during the IBAT Education Foundation Gala on Sunday, September 25, at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas.
Consumer Tips
 31st Annual Convention Preliminary convention information is available on our Web site, including a current sponsor list and information on sponsorship and exhibit opportunities.
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Books to  Out
ATTENTION Human Resource Officers! In business, effective communication between employers and employees can prevent problems and misunderstandings. Each person in an ongoing business needs to know what is expected and, in turn, what he/she can expect from the business. When such expectations are not set out clearly, problems can ensue. The Personnel Management Handbook is now available. Solutions From Services
Just Released and Available Now!! The results of the 2005 Employee Benefits Survey provide an opportunity for you to know how your bank stacks up to your peers in terms of employee benefits and their ever increasing costs. It’s a comprehensive look at virtually all of the various kinds of employee benefits offered in community banks today. For more information about this new report, contact Jessica Molina at IBAT at 800.749.4228 or John Cooper at CBIS at 972.276.2213.
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Congratulations!
IBAT would like to congratulate two member banks celebrating 100-year anniversaries. The Ozona National Bank is celebrating it’s 100th Anniversary this month. The IBAT Board of Directors and staff congratulates Dan Pullen, President and CEO, his officers, directors and employees on this important milestone for the citizens of Ozona and Crockett County and the community banking industry.
Earlier this year, The First National Bank of Eagle Lake celebrated its 100th Anniversary. The IBAT Board of Directors and staff congratulate Chairman Bill Harrison and President and CEO Sam Kana, and their officers, directors and employees for their dedicated service to the citizens of Eagle Lake and Colorado County and the community banking industry. |
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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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