Pub. 3 2015 Issue 1

Annual MIB Golf Tournament - Big Sky Golf Course Combine classic links-style golf and the stunning natural beauty of Big Sky country to wit- ness a golf experience like no other: the award winning, scenic 18 hole par 72 golf course at Big Sky Resort. The Arnold Palmer course is 6,500 feet above sea level, offering longer drives and spectacular views. Our modified shotgun format makes it possible for any team to win. Every attempt will be made to pair friends on teams, if requested; but teams will be constructed primarily for competitiveness. Bring your clubs and a few extra balls and join us for another exciting adventure in golf! Cost for the 18-hole tourney is $90 which includes green fees, a golf cart, balls, scorecards, a scoreboard, and lunch. Whitewater Rafting on the Gallatin River (class II -IV) This classic half-day trip takes you through the heart of the wildest water on the Gallatin! You'll begin with small rapids that progress in size until you are dropped into the lower canyon where you'll conquer BIG rapids including House Rock and the Mad Mile, the longest stretch of whitewater in the region. The trip is about three hours, but varies depending on water levels. The rafting office is located just minutes from the end of the trip, so you can get right back into dry clothes and get comfortable. These boats seat up to 6 participants each. Cost is $55 , and children 12 and under are $45 , which includes transportation and a boxed lunch. Convention Outdoor Adventures! Tentative Agenda THURSDAY, July 16, 2015 1:00 – 4:00 MIB Board Meeting 2:00 – 5:30 Registration 5:00 – 6:00 Welcome Reception 6:00 – 9:00 Dinner on your own FRIDAY, July 17, 2015 7:15 – 9:30 Registration 7:30 – 8:15 Breakfast 7:30 – 8:15 SPEAKER : Melanie Hall 8:30 – 9:25 WORKSHOP : Patrick Barkey 9:30 – 10:45 SEMINAR : Jim Nowak 9:00 – 5:00 Exhibitor Setup Afternoon Activities: 11:15 – 5:00 Whitewater Rafting 12:00 – 5:30 Annual Golf Tournament Evening Functions: 6:00 – 9:00 Vendors on Exhibit 6:00 – 7:00 Vendors’ Night Reception 7:00 – 9:00 Vendors’ Buffet & Awards Night 8:15 – 8:45 SPEAKER : Senator Steve Daines SATURDAY, July 18, 2015 7:15 – 8:15 Breakfast with Vendors 8:30 – 12:00 Exhibitor Take Down 8:30 – 9:20 WORKSHOP : Chris Thomas, Eric Jensen 9:30 – 10:20 WORKSHOP : Angela Murdo, Mike Tobiason 10:30 – 11:45 SEMINAR : Tom Parliment 11:50 – 1:00 Lunch 1:00 – 1:45 MIB Annual Member Meeting Free Time Evening Functions: 5:30 – 7:00 MIB - PAC Silent Auction & Reception 7:00 – 9:00 Closing Banquet 8:00 – 8:45 SPEAKER : Jack Hartings, ICBA Chairman MIB-PAC Silent Auction Fundraiser Donate an item to the MIB - PAC Silent Auction to support Mon- tana’s community banking industry! Sports, hunting, and fishing gear, along with wine, jewelry and gift packs are especially popu- lar. (Please use PERSONAL funds only.) Your participation will help raise funds for MIBPAC, the only state political action committee working exclusively for Montana’s community banks. Other Big Sky Adventures . Big Sky offers a variety of other summer activities, including ziplines, horse riding, fly fishing, a high ropes course, giant swing, bungee trampoline, climbing wall, paintball, tennis, hiking, mountain biking, spa, and a gondola to the top of Lone Mountain. Details and pricing can be found at http:// bigskyresort.com/things -to- do/activities. NOTE: These activities are not sponsored or arranged by MIB but can be booked directly through Big Sky Resort by calling (406) 995 - 5769. Use your Saturday afternoon free time to experience these unique activities!