Pub. 5 2017 Issue 3

7 Fall 2017 The Community Banker That is, we direct our convention programs and events so that you ‘takeaway’ some information or knowledge that you can use in your career or personal life. This past convention, our featured speakers, Cam Fine, President and CEO of ICBA, and Jack Horner, gave our attendees a lot of ‘takeaways.’. If your bank had someone attend the State convention, please take a few moments to ask them about what they took away from the state convention and ask them how they will apply that knowledge learned to help your customers, employees, and bank board members. The Association will be providing more detail on our convention speakers, activities, and education programs in the coming months. So, be on the lookout for our 2018 convention announcements and keep in mind the ‘takeaways’ you will garner by attending next year’s MIB convention. Starting in late December, you will find in your mailbox the MIB’s membership renewal notices. We here at the MIB understand that things are tight financially for Montana’s community banks, particular- ly given the burden placed on your institutions by excessive regula- tion. That is why we do our best here at the Association to ensure that you receive the maximum value for your dues while you also gain extensive support in the areas that matter. When you receive your renewal notice, we hope our efforts over the last six years to tighten the Association’s belt while expanding member services and programs will be foremost in your mind. As always, we encourage you to let us know if you have any ques- tions. Further, if there is anything the Association, its Board, its officers, or its staff can assist you with, or if there are additional benefits we can add that would be of service to your business, please let us know. Our goal is to help ensure that you have the resources to compete and thrive in today’s challenging business environment. Thank you for your support of the MIB and thank you for the service you provide to Montana’s communities. You and your bank are valued. Jim Brown, MIB Executive Director