Pub 1 2012 Issue 2

6 Leading advocate for the banking industry in Kansas. UPCOMING LEGAL UPDATE SEMINARS GETTING THE WORD OUT By Becky S. Tongish, Senior Vice President-Education By Chuck Stones, KBA President W I T H S P R I N G just around t h e c o r ne r (andwho isn’t ready for that), we have the month of April blocked off for our annual Legal Update seminars to be presented by Terri Thomas. We will be holding seminars throughout the state in twelve locations. As an alternative to attend- ing one of these on-site programs, we are also prepared to bring the legal update right into your bank for all of your employees. If you are interested in this in-bank option, please contact me to discuss details and schedule a time in May, June or July. The Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri Bankers As- sociations will again play hosts to the 2012 Tri-state Leadership and HR Conference on March 28-29 at I F THE POLITICAL PUNDITS are correct, we are in for another round of “bank bashing” in the upcom- ing national election. The KBA is preparing a plan to help counter those negative messages. We don’t have a plan finalized, yet, but we will be preparing ways to help you “get the word out” about the how banks make a difference in their communities. We are not ready to announce the finished proposal, yet, but when we make an appeal to collect your stories about the positive things you do in your community, please be ready and take the time to respond and help us share your stories. We understand that our advocacy for the banking industry extends beyond the Statehouse and beyond Congress in Washington, D.C. We endeavor to get the the Doubletree Hotel in Overland Park. This unique 1-1/2 day program exposes bankers to the broader issues of managing and leading people toward increased productivity and profitability. Please take advantage of this exceptional networking and learn- ing opportunity and register today! KBA is proud to have partnerships with two organizations who provide online training for Kansas bankers— BVSTraining Solutions and Bankers Edge . Both have teamed up with us to offer high-quality, timely and affordable training to enhance KBA’s many conferences, seminars and workshops you are al- ready attending. As a KBA member, you will receive preferred pricing on any length of subscription. To jump start your training program, contact one or both organizations and tell them KBA sent you – or contact me at the KBA for more information. word out across the state and into each of your communities that banks (your bank) are so very vital for those communities and you, the local banker, want nothing more than to help your communities to thrive and survive. We hope that through our efforts, and yours, that your customers will again understand who you are, what you stand for and see the passion and com- mitment that you have always had for your local community. Banking is a noble profession, where moral and ethical people work, and a place where the commitment to community is second to none. Sometimes we all can use a little refresher course.