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| RECENT NEWS |
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IBAT Legislative Committee Meets
This week, over 20 members of the IBAT Legislative Committee met in Austin to determine IBAT's offensive legislative agenda in the 80th Legislature.
Among IBAT's priorities will be to pass a statewide ILC (Wal-Mart) branch limitation bill, make improvements to the Home Equity statutes and reduce the regulatory and reporting burden for financial institutions seeking state and municipal deposit relationships.
Should you have any specific legislation you would like for IBAT to consider, please feel free to contact us.
Also, we ask your help in calling your Congressman this week and asking that they co-sponsor HR 5746, a bill to close the industrial loan corporation (ILC) loophole. This bill is critically important for Main Street America as it will maintain the historic separation between banking and commerce and give regulators the tools they need to safeguard our nation's financial system.
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Barton, Joe (R-6) |
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Hensarling, Jeb (R-5) |
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Bonilla, Henry (R-23) |
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Hinojosa, Rubén (D-15) |
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Brady, Kevin (R-8) |
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Jackson-Lee, Sheila (D-18) |
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Burgess, Michael C. (R-26) |
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Johnson, Eddie Bernice (D-30) |
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Carter, John R. (R-31) |
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Johnson, Sam (R-3) |
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Conaway, K. Michael (R-11) |
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Marchant, Kenny (R-24) |
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Cuellar, Henry (D-28) |
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McCaul, Michael T. (R-10) |
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Culberson, John Abney (R-7) |
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Neugebauer, Randy (R-19) |
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Doggett, Lloyd (D-25) |
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Ortiz, Solomon P. (D-27) |
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Edwards, Chet (D-17) |
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Paul, Ron (R-14) |
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Gohmert, Louie (R-1) |
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Poe, Ted (R-2) |
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Gonzalez, Charles A. (D-20) |
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Reyes, Silvestre (D-16) |
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Granger, Kay (R-12) |
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Sessions, Pete (R-32) |
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Green, Al (D-9) |
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Smith, Lamar S. (R-21) |
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Green, Gene (D-29) |
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Thornberry, Mac (R-13) |
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Hall, Ralph M. (R-4) |
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IBAT Honored With Distinguished Governor's Award For Historic Preservation
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) recognized the IBAT with the prestigious Governor's Award for Historic Preservation on July 28 at a reception at the Governor's Mansion. Gov. Rick Perry presented the award to representatives of IBAT in attendance. Read more... |
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| LEGAL EASE QUESTION OF THE WEEK |
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Question: Do loan officers need BSA training?
To find out the answer, click on the flashing question mark. And you can also check out our searchable database of other frequently asked questions. |
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| SOLUTIONS FROM SERVICES |
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Back by popular demand, The Coy Lewis Company invites you to join its 5th Employment Law Seminar Wednesday, August 23rd from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & Thursday, August 24th from 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Key topics will include: FCRA, Job Classifications - Exempt or Nonexempt, DOL Disputes, Sexual Harassment – Latest Legal Findings and much more. Open the registration form and fax it to The Coy Lewis Company at 713-622-1277. The deadline to register is August 11, 2006 so don't wait any longer and register today! |
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| ASSOCIATE MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES |
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Please help us recognize the following Associate Members for 20 years of dedicated service to IBAT members:
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| 32ND ANNUAL CONVENTION |
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October 1-3, 2006
Westin La Cantera Resort, San Antonio
Which of our concurrent workshop sessions will benefit you most? It’s not too early to start planning in order to make the most of your convention experience. With 17 sessions covering a variety of industry hot topics, there’s something for everyone!
Visit us online for more information. And don't forget...August 18 is the early bird registration deadline and cutoff for room reservations.
We'd also like to extend a big THANK YOU to all our sponsors and exhibitors for their generous support! Exhibit space is sold out, but we still have some sponsorship opportunities available. Don't miss this chance to promote your company to potential clients! |
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| PAC AUCTION |
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Bidda Bidda Bidda! What’s your Bid?
One of our goals for this year’s PAC Auction is:
unique \yû-`nçk\ adj being the only one; being without a like or equal; unusual
Think about the last auction you attended. What was that one special item that stood out in your mind or was popular with the bidders? Perhaps it is something unique to your area of the state. Perhaps it is a unique handcrafted item made by one of your customers or local artisans. Maybe you’re looking for that “once-in-a-lifetime” unique experience for your child.
We want to promote this year’s auction on the IBAT website as well as create a special color catalog of the auction items. Showcasing the items prior to convention will allow some of our members who are unable to attend the convention the opportunity to ask someone to bid on an item for them. It will also allow our online bidders to view your unique items, while building excitement for the convention.
Of course, our golf outings, weekend getaways, paintings and hunting and fishing trips are always popular, as well as jewelry and artwork. Whatever your preference, click here for the PAC Auction Form. If possible, please e-mail a digital photo of your item or send your auction item to Mae Beth at IBAT and we’ll take care of transporting it to San Antonio. |
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| BAKER WEEKLY |
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The Unemployment Rate jumped 0.2% (4.6% to 4.8%) in July as the U.S. economy added just 113,000 jobs, missing economists’ expectations of 144,000. Read more in this week's Baker Weekly. Although this information has been obtained from sources, which we believe to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy. This is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. |
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| IBAT EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
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Question: To help kids towards financial independence, how can Parents/Adults turn their every day errands into personal finance lessons?
Answer: Where possible, turn every day errands into personal finance lessons. Let your children see you compare the prices, use coupons, or broker a discount on a large purchase. Take the time to explain how and why you make your purchasing decisions. Show children smart purchasing tips such as sticking to a list of needed items, or purchasing birthday gifts in bulk. Read the full article... |
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ON THE EDUCATION FRONT |
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3rd Annual Operations Compliance Summit
August 24-25, 2006 - Hilton Arlington Hotel
Hotel Deadline - August 3rdMore information
Fee income from innovative deposit products is a significant source of profits in most banks, resulting in a higher profile for the operations side of the shop. With higher income comes greater regulatory scrutiny. In addition, the BSA/AML Examination Manual has now had a bit of a trial run. This conference will focus on the issues surrounding deposit products as well as the hot issues in BSA.
Topics Include:
 Overdraft privilege best practices and pitfalls
BSA/AML examination issues
Information security issues
Stored value and payroll card issues
Check processing issues, including Check 21 warranties and remote capture opportunities
FACT Act Update
Who Should Attend: This summit will benefit anyone responsible for the operations and compliance departments of community financial institutions. |
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COMING SOON |
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For a complete listing of upcoming events, click here. Meanwhile, please mark your calendar for some of our key events for 2006.
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August 23, 2006 - Fort Worth |
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August 24-25, 2006 - Arlington |
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August 28, 2006 - Amarillo |
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September 1-4, 2006 - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho |
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September 7, 2006 - Crowne Plaza Dallas near the Galleria |
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October 1-3, 2006 - San Antonio |
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October 8-13, 2006 - Dallas | | |
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Contact IBAT or if you have comments or questions about this newsletter,
email or call Bonnie Kankel at (800) 749-4228. |
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