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We need your help!
We are attempting to gather data on our members' practices relating to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you haven't already done so, please take a couple minutes to complete our online survey. CLICK HERE
Capitol Report
In case you missed it, check out last week's Capitol Report for an update on what's happening at the state capitol. |
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| ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL VISIT |
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Our 15th Annual Congressional Visit is scheduled for April 24-26. This is a great opportunity to tell the community banking story to your elected officials in Washington. We hope you'll make plans to join us and help us make a difference for our industry.
We have a block of rooms at the Madison Hotel (room block cutoff is March 19). One of our members has alerted us to some really great airfares on American from Dallas that are as low as $225 round trip via Travelzoo's SuperSearch.
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| LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE |
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Circle the wagons! It’s the registration round up! The Annual Leadership Conference Registration is now available online for your convenience.
Join us June 14-16 at the brand new Hyatt Lost Pines Resort & Spa. If you enjoy the Hyatt Hill Country, you will LOVE the Hyatt Lost Pines.
The first 50 attendees to register online will be entered in a drawing for a free iPod Nano.
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| TECHMECCA 2007 |
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TechMecca 2007
The Premier Technology Conference & Expo for Financial Institutions
November 28-29
Red Rock Casino & Resort, Las Vegas
Calling all exhibitors! Exhibit registration is now open! Please click here for more information!
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| LEGAL EASE QUESTION OF THE WEEK |
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Question: We have always checked items payable on our customers for endorsements. When we return these for lack of endorsement, we are getting complaints. We are just trying to protect our customers. What should we do?
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 Services invites you to participate in an informative Webinar on March 15th at 8:00 AM to introduce IBAT's newest endorsement. This endorsement is a healthcare benefits program that can save you money and thrill your employees with its customer service! Learn how banks are securing healthcare coverage like larger companies with Advantage Health Plans Trust and a Board of Trustees made up of peer bankers who oversee the program and makes decisions for the group.
Click on the following link and visit the IBAT website and listen to what this distinguished panel has to say about their presentation. Simply click on the "play" button and turn up your speakers!
Webinar details
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (CST)
Place: Hosted via Web Conferencing
Remember to set aside Thursday, March 15th to participate in this informative webinar.
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| ASSOCIATE MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES |
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Congratulations on 10 years of serving community bankers through IBAT:
 Payne, Falkner, Smith & Jones, PC, Dallas, TX |
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| BAKER WEEKLY |
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Bond yields retraced more than half of their drop from last week’s stock market selloff as currency traders slowed their Dollar/Yen selling and the employment data gave some comfort to the Fed. Beginning the week in rally mode, the 10yr T-Note yield touched a new 3-month low at 4.44%, then proceeded to back up to 4.59% by Friday....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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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 2007.
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April 24-26, 2007 - Washington, D.C. |
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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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