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Communicate Looking Ahead…
Facebook has received some negative At The League, we are excited about the
coverage recently with the way that it has been opportunities that 2018 will provide. I believe
managing its user’s data. Well, at The League, that we will see the momentum continue for
we use the social media platform to positively regulatory relief and we plan to build upon our
promote our members celebrations, milestones, “wins” in shepherding enactment of Senate
and news. So, be sure to “like us” on Facebook bill 2155. It is important for our members to
and see what your fellow members are up to. become, and stay, engaged in advocacy as
large numbers in this arena matter. Mark your
We continue to invest time to the
calendar September 12th – 14th for the League/
improvement of our e-newsletter, “Life Outside
IBA Joint Washington DC Summit.
the Box”. Keep an eye out for this bi-weekly
newsletter. It is concise and at the same time, Our Annual Convention, in partnership with
provides some good information to help you the Michigan Bankers Association and Ohio
manage your organization. Bankers League will be held June 19th – 22nd
on beautiful Mackinac Island, Michigan. This
Educate year we will have over 700 bankers, vendors
and respected industry experts. You know this
event will fill up fast, so be sure to register right
The first quarter also saw the presentation of
away!
our annual Compliance Seminar. The reviews
for this program continue to be strong – and with As I have noted in the past, everything we
presenters like Wipfli, Compliance Alliance, the do, every single day, is intended to bring benefit
FDIC and OCC, it is no surprise! to you and your organization. The staff remains
committed to our work and are excited to be
And take a look at our new Cross Selling
able to do so. The entire staff of The League
seminar scheduled for May 10th and 11th in
wishes you continued success as 2018 unfolds.
Springfield and Naperville. This interactive
session will provide your staff with the tools I invite you to reach out to me at any time
they need to be effective solution providers for with questions, concerns and suggestions
your customers. Visit www.ilfi.org/events-and- that you might have. You can reach me at the
education for more information and sign up office at 217.522.5575 x212; on my mobile at
today! 217.553.4746; or at ebloxdorf@ilfi.org.
I mentioned last year that we have launched
a new webinar service for our members. These
Carpe diem,
webinars cover nearly every aspect of banking
and are a terrific resource for every level of staff
in your organization. Check out the complete list
of webinars by visiting www.ilfi.org/events-and-
education and sign up today!
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