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Save the dates!
We are putting the finishing touches on our 2007 Regional Meeting Schedule - tentative dates and locations are as follows:
 Monday, January 22 - San Antonio (luncheon) Monday, January 22 - McAllen (evening reception)
Tuesday, January 23 - Galveston (breakfast)
Tuesday, January 23 - Houston (luncheon)
Tuesday, January 23 - Corpus Christi (evening reception)
Thursday, January 25 - Waco (breakfast)
Thursday, January 25 - Fort Worth (luncheon)
Thursday, January 25 - Midland/Odessa (evening reception)
Friday, January 26 - Amarillo (breakfast)
Friday, January 26 - Lubbock (luncheon)
Monday, February 5 - Shiner (luncheon)
Monday, February 5 - Longview (evening reception)
Tuesday, February 6 - Sulphur Springs (luncheon)
Tuesday, February 6 - Dallas (evening reception)
We'll send you more information as soon as the details are finalized. |
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| LEGAL EASE QUESTION OF THE WEEK |
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Question: A local charity has asked the bank to contribute a gift basket to its annual fundraiser/raffle. Would this violate the federal banking rules prohibiting banks from participating in lotteries?
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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IBAT member banks, through their relationship with LoanSTAR, have provided nearly 115,000 Texas students over $ 778.0 million in financial aid in the form of government guaranteed student loans. IBAT member banks help these students attend college and achieve their dreams of obtaining a higher education. Click HERE to find out about LoanSTAR, or call Richard Hendee at 800.347.3475. |
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| IBAT EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
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Answer: The Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act (the answer can be found in the Foreword, Part 1, pg. v). |
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| BAKER WEEKLY |
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Due to the abbreviated holiday week, the Treasury market has remained rather stable with yields down about 2bps across the board. The biggest concern this week has been the steady increase in crude oil prices...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's 2007 POST-ICBA CONVENTION PROGRAM |
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If you plan to attend the ICBA Convention in Honolulu next spring, you won't want to miss our post-convention program in Maui. Mike Woody will present a special workshop entitled "Maximization of Your Investment." The program is scheduled March 8-11 at the luxurious Fairmont Kea Lani. Registration deadline is December 1, and we only have a few rooms left!
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ON THE EDUCATION FRONT |
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As a member of IBAT you have access to the following Webcasts/Telephone seminars:
12/5/06 How to Pass a CIP Exam (Telephone/Webcast)
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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 and 2007.
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December 5-6, 2006 - Houston |
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January 28-30, 2007 - South Lake Tahoe, NV |
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IBAT Legislative Luncheon
February 14, 2007 - Austin |
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March 8-11, 2007 - Maui, HI |
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IBAT Leadership Conference
June 14-16, 2007 - Hyatt Lost Pines Resort |
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IBAT 33rd Annual Convention
September 30 - October 2, 2007 - Fort Worth |
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TechMecca 2007
November 28-29, 2007 - Las Vegas | | |
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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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