Community Bankers of Iowa Monthly Banker Update September 2013 | Page 7

Make a Difference in YOUR Association Volunteer for a Community Bankers of Iowa Committee Community bankers can make a difference in their association and their industry by participating in a CBI committee. Community Bankers of Iowa committees allow members the opportunity to guide the direction of CBI on legislative affairs, education, the convention, and more. CBI committees will also provide you with information and education on the latest industry issues; including compliance, lending, and economic development. Consider volunteering for one (or multiple) of the following committees and make a real difference in YOUR association: Annual Management Conference Committee Annually, the Community Bankers of Iowa’s Management Conference attracts hundreds of bankers and those affiliated with the industry from across Iowa and the nation; join the Annual Management Conference Committee and be a part of the team coordinating the association’s largest event. Members of the Annual Management and Conference Committee select general session speakers, breakout session topics, assist in planning all event activities, and are integral in developing each Conference. The Annual Management Conference Committee meets quarterly and via teleconference on an as needed basis. CBI’s staff liaison for the Annual Management Conference Committee is Laura Sinnwell. If you are interested in joining or want additional information, please contact Laura at lsinnwell@ cbiaonline.org. Economic Development Committee This committee discusses the needs and issues relating to economic development for main street Iowa. Committee members will develop a structure of resources to help community banks improve and support economic development in their communities. Legislation involving economic development on the state and federal levels will also be addressed by this committee. tions. Committee members also provide lobbying support when needed during the legislative session, and they are vital to CBI’s grassroots advocacy efforts. The Legislative Committee meets twice a year and as needed during the legislative session. CBI’s staff liaison is Don Hole. If you are interested in joining this committee or want additional information, please contact Don at dhole@cbiaonline. org. Lending Committee Discuss issues impacting the community banking industry regarding loans – i.e. mortgage regulations, agriculture lending, etc. During committee meetings speakers will provide additional information to help clarify issues and questions. Committee members will then be charged with determining what education and assistance is needed to help Iowa’s community bankers. The Lending Committee will meet quarterly. CBI’s staff liaison is Megan Hollinger. If you are interested in joining the Lending Committee or want additional information, please contact Megan at [email protected]. Membership and Marketing Committee The Membership and Marketing Committee reviews products and services that CBSI is considering for endorsement. Committee members also recommend products, companies, and services. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of CBI membership, identify the needs of members, and help establish the necessary benefits. Members are advocates for the association, and help create a stronger and unified voice for the Community Bankers of Iowa. The Membership and Marketing Committee has two meetings per year. Two conference calls are also scheduled throughout the year. CBI’s staff liaisons to the Membership and Marketing The Economic Development Committee will meet in person twice Committee are Megan Hollinger and Jackie Haley. If you are a year and via teleconference on an as needed basis. CBI’s staff interested in joining the committee or want additional inforliaisons for this committee are Don Hole and Jackie Haley. If mation, please contact Megan at [email protected] you are interested in joining or want additional information, or Jackie at [email protected]. please contact Don at [email protected] and Jackie at [email protected]. Networking and Events Committee Members of the Networking and Events Committee guide the Education and Compliance Committee implementation of all CBI events – golf outings, State Fair ConAs a member of this committee you will direct and approve the ference, and Summits. Review current offerings and determine educational offerings of the association that will meet the needs if new opportunities need to be created and/or events need to be of community bankers. Committee members will also determine restructured. seminar topics and assist with selecting speakers. Compliance products and programs will also be reviewed by this committee. Committee members will meet quarterly. CBI’s staff liaison for the Networking and Events Committee is Jackie Haley. If you The Education and Compliance Committee will meet quarterly. are interested in joining the committee or want additional CBI’s staff liaison for this committee is Pretty Patel. If you are information, please contact Jackie at jhale