Community Bankers of Iowa Monthly Banker Update August 2013 | Page 5

Team Main Street Hits a Home Run Hundreds Attend CBI’s 42nd Management Conference & Annual Convention Hundreds of community bankers, spouses, children, and exhibitors joined Team Main Street in Okoboji for CBI’s 42nd Management Conference & Annual Convention, the largest community bank gathering in Iowa. Attendees from across the state and nation were united into a team through education from nationally recognized speakers and numerous opportunities for networking, camaraderie, and the exchange of ideas. The increase in attendees compared to 2011 and 2012 allowed for new connections, while also rekindling with old friends and bankers. Throughout the Convention acquaintances became friends on the golf course during the best ball tournaments, in fishing boats during the catchand-release tournament, and during the receptions and Gala. Speeches and presentations from high caliber Above: Bankers Golf Tournament winners - Kim speakers on Foell, Wade Gort, Brian Vander Wilt, & Joe Van timely topics in the bankOtterloo ing industry provided attendees with advice, new ideas, and insight that they can utilize in their businesses and their personal lives. Thank you to everyone who joined Team Main Street, please continue to keep the team spirit and the voice of community banking strong! Whether or not you Above: Steve Gilliland keynotes the First were able to attend General Session of the Convention. the Convention, CBI would like your feedback. If you have not already completed the Convention survey, please take a few moments to provide the committee your input by going to: http://s.zoomerang.com/s/13CBIConvention. Right: Networking during the PAC Auction Gala Additional information on the 42nd Management Conference & Annual Convention can be found on pages 8-11. Save the date for next year, July 16-18, 2014, and we hope to see you there! Team Main Street players (i.e. Convention attendees.) Left: Eric Hilgenburg & Keith Garms launch from Smith’s Bay with a guide for the Catchand-Release Fishing Tournament. August 2013 . www.cbiaonline.org 3