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NEBRASKA BANKERS ASSOCIATION 11 President’s Message — continued from page 7 Contact Richard J. Baier at (402) 474-1555 or richard.baier@nebankers.org . The first of these YBON Lunch & Learns was held in Kear- ney on April 4 immediately following the Spring Agribusiness Conference. Long-time NTV news anchor Seth Denney served as the featured presenter for this inaugural event. He focused his comments on public image, public relations, and the media. I would encourage you to watch the NBAUpdate for information about future Lunch & Learns and to send a young banker or two from your organization to these events. Another important role that our next-generation bankers are providing this spring is serving as judges for the Bank On Nebraska Challenge. As you will recall, the NBA has invited Nebraska high school students to submit 60-second videos showcasing how their local banks have benefitted their families or communities; 159 videos from high schools across the state were submitted for consideration. Special thanks to a statewide task force consisting of several members of YBON and the NBA Leadership Class of 2018 who reviewed, rated, and selected the top five “finalist” videos. The finalists will now be voted on by the public. Winners will be announced at the NBA Annual Convention in May! Dialogue with our next-generation bankers suggests they are extremely interested in professional training and educational opportunities. As a reminder, the NBA and our partners offer a wide range of scholarships to advanced training programs of- fered through the KBA/NBA Schools of Banking and the various Graduate Schools of Banking. Don’t overlook the opportunity to invest in your next-generation bankers by supporting their attendance at these programs. Information about the various scholarship opportunities can be found at http://bit.ly/NBA- GSBscholarships. Finally, we need your help! Successfully connecting with next-generation bankers requires communication fromtheNBA. While we can accomplishmuch of this through our social media channels, it is important that the contact information for our state’s young bankers is part of the NBA membership database. As you bring next-generation bankers onto your staff, we encour- age you to send their contact information to the NBA. Working collaboratively, with a focus on the future, we can ensure the success of our next-generation bankers and the banking industry in Nebraska.  Welcome to our gallery of expertise. You’ve put in the time and effort to build a successful financial institution, and we’re dedicated to understanding your craft. Our banking buffs can guide you through audit and accounting challenges to help perfect the masterpiece that is your business. Everyone needs a trusted advisor. Who’s yours? bkd.com/fs | @bkdFS