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Message From the League President
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communication channels, we should invest the
time to re-brand our organization. To that end, Educate
we have adopted a new
Work is underway for improved
logo, which you see
educational channels in 2017. For example,
on the website, in this
we are currently planning for the Compliance
magazine and in other
Seminar in February 2017 that will offer
communication channels.
expanded, timely content. To date, we have
This logo was developed
secured the Associate Counsel from the
to communicate the strong
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to
foundation and stability that
compliment other speakers. Our goal is to
has been built by members and staff in our nearly
provide the most up-to-date information for our
140 year history; as well as the forward thinking
members and non-members alike.
and innovation that The League will be known for
Whether it be in the traditional education
in the future.
events offered at locations throughout the
And finally, we were pleased to develop state of Illinois or through expanded use of
our new and improved website. Content was delivery channels like your new website,
completed in December 2016 and the site officially we will be delivering content rich education
launched on January 10, 2017. As you browse programs that will help participants effectively
the new website, you will see enhanced areas for plan and run their organizations. Stay tuned
advocacy, education/events, communication and for access to webinars and online courses
products and services. Our improvements include:
tailored to the needs of membership in the
months to come.
Innovate
4 Ability to register and pay for events,
seminars, conferences and conventions Innovation is not simply about technology.
online. Innovation is a thread that runs through all that
we do. We have continued our meetings with
4 An updated Membership Directory with
current Preferred Partners to improve product
contact for staff, Board, Regular and
offerings available to our members and in the
Affiliate members.
future we will look for quality service providers
4 An enhanced advocacy section to keep to help our members grow and prosper.
members up-to-date on current advocacy
As I have noted in the past, everything
initiatives.
we do, every single day, is intended to bring
4 An easy channel to contact The League benefit to you and your organization. The
with any questions or comments that you staff remains committed to our work and are
may have. excited to be able to do so.
I invite you to reach out to me at any time
4 Enhanced areas for The League preferred
with questions, concerns and suggestions
service providers and The Illinois League of
that you might have. You can reach me at the
Financial Institutions Trust.
office at 217.522.5575 x212; on my mobile at
217.553.4746; or at ebloxdorf@ilfi.org.
This site has new content and will be Carpe diem,
constantly evolving with new advocacy information
and new education offerings - so be sure to visit
the site often.
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