Pub. 8 2019 Issue 5

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 14 app is intended for ages 15-18. YBOK attendees gave a lot of ideas for enhancements to the application and presentation, and feedback on how bankers can bring this into the local classrooms. YoUPro$per is available to all KBA member banks. Please contact the KBA for more information. Orel continued the afternoon by giving an enthusiastic legislative update. Orel spoke about the dynamics of the Kansas Legislature and Senate Bills 238 and 239 which are aimed at leveling the playing field between tax paying financial institutions and other competitors who do not pay income tax on interest earned, specifically business credit. In addition to SB 238 and 239, Orel discussed supporting SB 22, a bill vetoed by Governor Kelly twice last year, which would have given certain financial institutions the ability to deduct the cost of their FDIC premiums moving forward and give individuals the ability itemize on their state tax returns if they take the federal standard deduction. After discussing state issues, Orel went on to update the audience on Federal issues such as the Equal Credit Opportunity for Rural America (ECORA) Act which will help revitalize rural Kansas communities and provide much-needed relief to Kansas agricultural producers struggling with this extended period of weak community prices. Orel also discussed the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Act which would allow banks to serve cannabis-related businesses in states where activity is legal and clarify that handling proceeds from their legitimate transactions is not money laundering. Orel closed with an election update and urged attendees to get to know those running for office and where they stand on issues. The final speaker of the day was Debbie Peterson, presenting “Getting to Clarity,” aimed at helping the audience obtain clarity on their careers. Her presentation was very interactive and included a mini-networking exercise. Peterson had many audience members participate in discussing what is holding them back in achieving their career goals and demonstrated how easy it is to overcome those barriers. President Whitesell closed the session by informing the audience that the YBOK Board voted to change the structure of the conferences from semi-annual conferences to a longer, annual fall conference, along with adding networking events to coincide with other KBA conferences, such as the Public Affairs Conference held in Topeka in February. The conference ended with a BBQ and yard games sponsored by Security 1st Title, and a golf tournament on Friday at Manhattan Country Club. The 2020 Conference is scheduled for September 9 -11, 2020 in Wichita. Andrew Haynes, Amanda Rolfs, Shania Lamm, Lindsey Snider, Audra Anderson and Sara Girard show off Central National Bank crew in attendance. Bryce Porter (Citizens State Bank of Marysville, Waterville) answers questions during his YouPro$per App presentation. Allison Kernin (KBA), Tami Molloy (Citizens Bank of Kansas, Derby), Laura Polite (Kendall State Bank, Valley Falls), Francis Scheuerman (UMB Bank, Kansas City), and Grant Paitz (INTRUST Bank, Wichita) discuss “Legal Work Environment” topics. Conner Stepp (Central States Capital Markets), Brian Whitesell (Landmark National Bank, Manhattan), Jared Willhoft and Jim Lewis (Central States Capital Markets)