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| 2007 BEST OF COMMUNITY BANKING AWARDS |
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During the next few days, you’ll be receiving information and an entry form in the mail for this year’s Best of Community Banking Awards program. You deserve recognition for all you do for the State’s economy and local community. Why not share your accomplishments with your banking colleagues and peers across the state and give your customers, shareholders and employees something to talk about!
 Download Entry Brochure
Download Entry Form
Deadline for entries is June 26. |
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| ON THE HILL |
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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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| LEGAL EASE QUESTION OF THE WEEK |
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Question: One of our directors is a city councilor. Does that knock us out of bidding on the municipal depository?
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's endorsed provider, PULSE EFT invites you to make plans now to join them at the fabulous Wynn Las Vegas for the 2007 PULSE Conference - Winning with Debit! From the best best in fraud protection to insider strategies for maximizing debit revenues, the PULSE Conference is a sure winner. There’s also golf, plenty of great food, top entertainment, special exhibitors and networking opportunities. The chips are high, so PULSE is going all in to make sure everyone leaves a winner. Don't wait any longer and register today!
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| ASSOCIATE MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES |
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Congratulations to these Associate Members on 5 years of serving community bankers through IBAT:
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| IBAT PAC |
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Time’s Running Out!
Just a reminder that April 11 is the deadline for your in-bank PAC Drive in order for your bank to be eligible for this year’s PAC drawing. If you’ve already sent in your contributions, THANKS! For a list of drawing options, click HERE.
Read next week’s newsletter to see if your bank is the lucky winner! |
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| IBAT EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
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Question: What are three components of celebrating April as Financial Literacy Month?
Answer:
1. create and maintain a household budget,
2. save for your children's education or your retirement,
3. maintain good credit history.
To read more, visit the Education Foundation web site and click on "April is Financial Literacy Month." |
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| BAKER WEEKLY |
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The Labor Department today showed that the U.S. Economy added 180,000 jobs in the month of March. Furthermore, February’s figure of 97,000 was revised upward by 16,000 jobs, resulting in a year-to-date average of 151,667...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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| ON THE EDUCATION FRONT |
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Mark your calendars...
 Advanced Bonds
August 2 - Omni La Mansion del Rio, San Antonio
 Lending Compliance Summit
August 23-24 - Crowne Plaza Near the Galleria - Addison
Liquidity Management Summit
September 6-7 - TBD
IBAT Annual Convention
September 30-October 2 - Renaissance Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth
Bank Operations Institute
October 7-12 - SWGSB, Dallas
More information...
FDIC Banker Outreach
October 23 & 25 - TBD
How to Create & Maintain a Sales Culture in a Community Bank
November 6-7 - MetroPlex Area
TechMecca
November 28-29 - Red Rock Resort & Casino, Las Vegas
Financial Literacy Summit
December 4-5 - TBD |
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| LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE |
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Why should you attend Leadership Conference? Here's what others have said...
"This is an exciting conference that allows me the opportunity to develop and improve my leadership skills. The conference is a great place to meet others in the industry with the same job responsibilities and we’re able to network and share ideas."
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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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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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