Pub. 11 2016-2017 Issue 2

www.nebankers.org 4 Extraordinary Service for Extraordinary Members. 18 26 JULY/AUGUST 2016 EDITORIAL: The Nebraska Banker seeks to reflect news and information relevant to Nebraska and other news and information of direct interest to members of the Nebraska Bankers Association. Statement of fact and opinion are made on the responsibility of the authors alone and do not represent the opinion or endorsement of the Nebraska Bankers Association. Articles may be reproduced with written permission only. ADVERTISEMENTS: The publication of advertisements does not necessarily represent endorsement of those products or services by the Nebraska Bankers Association. The editor reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. SUBSCRIPTION: Subscription to themagazine, which began bi-monthly publication inMay 2006, is included in membership fees to the Nebraska Bankers Association. 8 7 President’s Message – Politics & the Current Crisis of Conscience Although the negative and confrontational political environment in our country has become increasingly frustrating, it is critical that you exercise your constitutional right to vote and get to know the candidates and their respective positions on issues important to the future of our state and nation. By Richard J. Baier, President & CEO, Nebraska Bankers Association 8 Washington Update – The Best Defense Is a Good Offense It’s time for the banking industry to take its advocacy game to a new level to counter an increasingly organized, antagonistic, and aggressive anti-bank lobby. By Rob Nichols, President & CEO, American Bankers Association 10 NBA Education Calendar 14 Counselor’s Corner – Improving the U.S. Payment System Due to the rapid changes in technology, with high-speed data networks and increasingly sophisticated mobile computing, the U.S. payment system is at a critical juncture in its evolution. By Bryan Handlos, Kutak Rock LLP 18 Tech Talk – Phish or Be Phished Cultivating a culture of security awareness within your bank and engaging in social engineering testing is crucial to protecting your bank from cybersecurity threats. By Keith Laughery, CISA, CISSP, CoNetrix 20 Coach’s Corner – Today, Tomorrow & Beyond: Executive Coaching Looks to Your Future If you are concerned about your bank’s immediate and future growth and success, executive coaching may be what you need. By Paula Pace, The Executive Development Group 22 Bert Ely’s Farm Credit Watch – FCS Pushes Back Against Leonard Wolfe’s House Ag Testimony A Kansas banker’s testimony before Congress draws greater attention to the Farm Credit System and the need for more effective oversight of the government-sponsored enterprise. By Bert Ely, Alexandria, Va. 26 Paul Amen, 1916-2005: A Legend in Banking & Baseball Nebraska banker and sports legend Paul Amen built distinguished careers in both fields through his determination and honesty—values he learned from his immigrant parents. By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. 28 Bank Marketing 101 Discover tips to enhance the marketing efforts at your community bank. By Donna Harden, Midwest Independent Bank