Pub 7 2018 Issue 5

July2018 7 l e a d i n g a d v o c a t e f o r t h e b a n k i n g i n d u s t r y i n k a n s a s the favorable tax status for credit unions and the Farm Credit System. Other highlights of this year’s KBA Federal Affairs Committee’s March on Washington included a special reception hosted on the rooftop overlook of the Promontory Interfinancial Network. The reception provided a great opportunity for members of KBA’s Federal Affairs Committee and the 2018 Bank Leaders of Kansas (BLOK) class to get acquainted before the busy week ahead. Kansas bankers and their spouses that attended this year’s Washington, D.C. trip were also treated to a special night tour of the U.S. Capitol provided by Congressman Roger Marshall (R-1st District). The Capitol tour culminated on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives with an informative question and answer session with Congressman Marshall. The productive week ended with a reception for members and staff of the Kansas Congressional Delegation. Special thanks to every member of KBA’s Federal Affairs Committee for carrying Kansas bankers’ concerns to Washington, D.C. Kurt Knutson (left, Freedom Bank, Overland Park) talks with Congressman Kevin Yoder (right). KBA Chairman-elect Chris Donnelly (center, Bank of the Prairie, Olathe) mentors the BLOK class members between Capitol Hill visits. BLOK class member Ryan Gilliland (FHLBank Topeka) visits with Katie Moore of Congressman Roger Marshall’s office. Members of the KBA Federal Affairs Committee, BLOK Class and KBA staff. Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) leadership members discuss issues with Kansas bankers. BLOK class member Anna Baker (INTRUST Bank, NA) explains a concern to BCFP staffers. BLOK class members enjoy getting to know one another and their spouses during the reception at the Ritz-Carlton. Pictured left to right are Joley Riley, Laura Paitz, Shawn Riley (Citizens Bank of Kansas, Wichita) and Grant Paitz (INTRUST Bank, NA, Wichita). KBA Chairman Ron Johnson (center, Community National Bank, Seneca) builds relationships with US Senator Jerry Moran (left) and Congressman Ron Estes (right).