Community Bankers of Iowa Monthly Banker Update October 2013 | Page 3

In This Issue
From the CEO & EVP, Don Hole..1
Network with Community
Bankers at Fall Summits.............2
Fine Points.....................................3
From the Top.................................4
Washington Watch.........................5
Community Bankers of Iowa
Members Hit the Greens..............7
Empowering Main Street with
Financial Advice............................8
New Member Spotlight...............10
Consumer Protection Financial
Bureau Finalizes Modifications to
Mortgage Rules........... ...............11
Main Street Economic
Survey.....................................12-13
Community Bankers of Iowa
1603 22nd Street, Suite 102
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
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From the CEO & EVP, Don Hole
Directed By The Members We Serve
In my tenure at IIB/CBI I have been proud of the accomplishments of your association, not only in the legislative impacts
we have had on the preservation of our industry, but also in the
growth and development of industry leaders that have served
our industry both in Iowa and nationally. Each of those bankers
started with involvement in CBI in a way that was comfortable
for them. As a small staff organization, we are very cognizant of the effect of the
absence of any critical team member so we really appreciate members’ willingness
to commit to help serve the industry by serving on a committee, attending an event,
or even subscribing to our webinars on industry topics.
Another overlooked benefit on helping the association are the networking contacts
and friendships that are built in our committees and boards. These relationships
often last a very long time and have value far beyond the support they give to CBI.
You may wonder where the ideas and concepts that you see happening at CBI
come from. As the headline above indicates, many of them come directly from you.
We always encourage members to provide feedback, suggestions and referrals to
improve our ability to serve and improve. Another source is the organized committees that actually guide the association’s direction and activities. Probably the most
well-known committee is the one that creates the annual Management Conference
and Convention held annually in July. Beyond that though, are a number of other
groups that oversee the activities of CBI including Economic Development, Legislative, Membership and Marketing, Networking Events, Education, and Lending. Each
of these committees is comprised of volunteer bankers who get together to make
sure that CBI is serving the needs of its members.
I am asking for your help in helping direct CBI by volunteering yourself or other staff
members to serve on these committees for 2014. Included in this newsletter is a
description of each of these groups, their meeting schedule and a sign up form to be
returned to the CBI office. Now that fall is here, we need to go to work to make sure
that 2014 will be another great year. Each of our staff members are assigned to one
or more of these groups to make sure that your thoughts are heard and heeded.
Won’t you and your bank help direct your association? We will find the right fit and
size to make it happen. Please review the insert in this month’s issue and help CBI
grown by having someone from your bank participate by completing the form and
returning it to us.

Leaders of Tomorrow

“CBI’s LOT has been very beneficial to me,
not only as a banker, but also as an individual.
The group has shown me the ins and outs of the
banking industry, but also has allowed me to grow as a leader in my bank, community and family. I can
honestly tell you this group has been one of the most beneficial groups for me.”
LOT Member Matt Mueller
The State Bank, Spirit Lake
Call 515.453.1495 to beCome a member
of CbI’s lot program.

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