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and Summer Retreat. From live musical both in September as well. Of course, we
entertainment to themed events, there has been will finish the year at The Drake.
something for everyone. And wait until you see As I have noted before, many of you
the 2017 Convention in Asheville, North Carolina. take advantage of the great rates and
We have a terrific lineup of speakers, themed plans for health, life dental and vision
events and “get-aways”; this year’s edition has insurance offered by the Illinois League
something for everyone. I encourage you to of Financial Institutions Trust. With the
visit www.ilfi.org to get more information and to uncertainty in the healthcare insurance
register. industry today, The League Trust may be
Membership is also on the rise. We added a strong option to consider as you look
two new Affiliate Members in May 2017, Bankers to improve the benefits offered to your
Healthcare Group and LoanScorecard. Check employees and directors. Now is a great
out our website for more information on these time to check out what our plans have to
fine members – I’ll bet they have something that offer. To get the full story, please contact
will improve your process/profitability. We also Bob Penwell, Relationship Manager of the
received our newest bank member, Citizens League Members Assistance Corporation
National Bank of Albion into The League. at bpenwell@ilfi.org or at 217.741.7326.
And speaking of membership, I have met with Please remember that everything we
over 1/3rd of our members at their offices. These do, every single day, is intended to bring
meetings have been quite valuable to me as it benefit to you and your organization. The
gives me greater insights into the opportunities staff remains committed to our work and
and challenges that lie before you. So, while I are excited to be able to do so.
have not met with 100% of our members face-to- I invite you to reach out to me at
face, I am on the way to getting their and hope to any time with questions, concerns and
see everyone very soon. suggestions that you might have. You can
Looking ahead there is a lot more in store reach me at the office at 217.522.5575
for 2017. We have been asked by the Illinois x212; on my mobile at 217.553.4746; or at
Bankers Association to partner with them on their ebloxdorf@ilfi.org.
“Let’s Talk Banking” series, which provides an
opportunity for our members to meet with their
Carpe diem,
elected officials in their home districts. Look
for that to begin in August. I mentioned our
Annual Convention in Asheville, North Carolina in
October and our Career Development Workshop
in Naperville, Illinois in September. We will
also be co-hosting the Women in Banking
Seminar and partnering with the Illinois Bankers
Association on another Washington DC Fly-In,
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