News & Announcements
ICBPAC: Update Your Solicitation Authorization Forms
The Independent Community Bankers Political Action Committee (ICBPAC) is the non-partisan political action committee of the ICBA, the nation’s voice for community banks. ICBPAC is the only federal PAC dedicated exclusively to representing the community banking industry.
As dictated by Federal Election Laws, in order to solicit the eligible (non-hourly) employees (executive or administrative personnel, directors or shareholders) of an ICBA member bank, ICBPAC must seek and obtain prior written authorization. Any bank representative with whom ICBA regularly conducts business can provide his or her signature on this Solicitation
Authorization Form.
A bank may provide solicitation authorization to only one federal PAC per year, but this authorization in no way prevents you from participating in your state PAC. Authorization may be provided for up to five years at a time. Please note that ICBPAC will not solicit your eligible employees directly without additional consent.
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- If you are interested in materials to solicit your eligible employees and directors, please contact ICBPAC at (800) 422-8439.
News & Announcements
ICBA Welcomes Rob Marlatt and Bill Gallagher
ICBA
announced that Rob Marlatt and Bill Gallagher have joined the association. Marlatt is taking on the role as vice president of the Great Lakes regional office and will serve as the primary contact for community banks in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin. Gallagher will be vice president of the West Coast office, which serves community banks in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada and Oregon.
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ICBA Member Access is sponsored by Bank Intelligence Solutions:
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Convention
$300 Early-Bird Discount Expires on Monday
The early bird deadline to save $300 on the 2013 ICBA National Convention and Techworld at the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore is coming up fast. Community bankers have until January 28, to register at the early-bird rate. Scheduled for March 11-15 in Las Vegas, Nevada, this year’s convention already has a packed lineup of speakers, workshops and networking opportunities.
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Convention
Experience Las Vegas with ICBA's Unique Tour Program
Few
places in the world offer as many unique entertainment options in one place as Las Vegas. In addition to the professional offerings and entertainment events during the convention, ICBA has arranged more than a dozen unique tour opportunities enabling you to experience Las Vegas to the fullest. Below is a list of tours developed for convention attendees.
- Las Vegas Highlights City Tour;
- Hoover Dam Power Plant Tour;
- Julie & Julia inspired French Cooking Class and Wine Tasting at Mon Ami Gabi;
- Red Rock Spring Mountain Ranch;
- Richard Petty Racing Experience;
- River
Float on the Colorado River;
- Private Bally's Backstage Tour of Jubilee!;
- Plus, many, many more!
More Information:
- Tours have limited space. For full descriptions visit the convention website and select the tour link.
Products & Services
White Paper: Engaging Customers Through Direct Mail Solutions
Consumers
have adapted to the rapid increase in communication channels, relying on spam filters, do-not-call lists and quick decisions to avoid information overload. Today, everyone finds a way to filter information. These filters, however, can make it difficult to connect in a meaningful way. It is even more difficult to connect in a cost-efficient manner. In this environment, many organizations are increasing their reliance on direct mail solutions for Standard Mail®, a proven channel with response rates that can exceed digital alternatives.
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- Pitney Bowes, an ICBA Preferred Service Provider, offers a white paper
examining recent changes and innovations in technology and mail operations and highlights five strategies that can improve the overall effectiveness of direct mail solutions for Standard Mail®.
Products & Services
Read the January Issue of BankInsurance.com News
In the January issue of BankInsurance.com News,
Michael White Associates repor
ts the high satisfaction ratings customers are giving small community banks
as well as life insurers; also learn where long-term care riders are gaining traction and which growing and falling income and expense categories are driving an uptick in earnings at banks. 
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e Information:
Products & Services
Compliance Deskbook and Bulletin Service
There’s only one complianc
e deskbook. Make the ICBA Compliance Deskbook your community bank’s go-to compliance resource. Enroll today and gain access to:
- Searchable regulations–updated for you with explanations on what has changed and when;
- Issuances and guidance from the regulators;
- The latest industry news at your fingertips; and
- A single credible resource for all bank personnel.
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Education
Webinar: Stress Testing for Community Banks
Can your financial institution survive the next economic downturn? The recent financial crisis demonstrated how unexpected economic downturns and rapid deterioration in market conditions can significantly harm a bank's financial condition and economic viability. Today's ever-changing regulatory environment makes it more important than ever to understand the importance and benefits of Loan Portfolio Management.
This
webinar will present feedback collected from multiple regulatory agencies on examiner's expectations regarding stress testing at both the individual and portfolio levels. We will also present how all these systems and policies weave together to create a safety net that allows you to proactively manage and take back control of your financial institution's lending portfolio.
When: Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. (Eastern time)
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Education
Audio Conference: Simple Actions to Improve Your Best Asset
Your employees offer the most compelling reason why customers should choose to do business with you. Understanding their true strengths and weaknesses is the responsibility of every good manager. No guessing! No assumptions! A simple action will deliver critical insights employees keep hidden and every CEO needs to know. For instance, how many of your front line staff or CSR’s really, deep down are uncomfortable meeting strangers? How many loan officers talk more about the bank than listen to what prospective borrowers know and want? Who are the "bad apples" dragging down the performance of your best people? This 60-minute session will offer specific actions to significantly increase your “people difference” quickly.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. (Eastern time)More Information:
Education
Webinar: Funding Tools That Make Your Mortgage Program a Success
ICBA
and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka are hosting a
webinar to explore FHLBank residential mortgage lending and funding
programs to help community banks make and retain high-quality mortgages.
Funding Tools That Make Your Mortgage Program a Success will feature
mortgage partnership programs designed to save community banks money,
lower the risk of repurchase, and improve servicing relationships. This
webinar is being offered free of charge.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. (Eastern time)
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