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WWW.NEBANKERS.ORG 8 other issues important toNebraska bankers. The NBAwill weigh in on these issues with formal input and comments. Additionally, I strongly encourage you to engage the appropriate staffmembers in your institution and submit comments directly fromyour bank to the issuing regulatory agency. During FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams' recent comments at the NBA’s Regulatory Summit, she specifically asked bankers in attendance to provide individual input and comments on proposed regulatory changes. More spe- cifically, she also asked for case studies and examples of how any newly proposed regulations will impact bank customers and the efficient operation of Nebraska banks. Thanks to the many NBA members who provide time, resources, and expertise to assist in crafting both bank legisla- tion and regulatory changes like those noted above. Your input is invaluable! We must remain engaged in this process. As we know all too well, if you want to be in the business of banking, banks also need to be in the business of politics and policy!  Contact Richard J. Baier at (402) 474-1555 or richard.baier@nebankers.org . PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE — continued from page 7 With over three decades of lending experience – and being directly involved in farming himself – Lynn understands the complex challenges, cycles and opportunities your farmers and agribusinesses face each season. Bell is committed to ag lending – and that means a commitment to you and the farmers or agribusinesses you work with. Ag participations with Bell help you give your ag customers greater stability from season to season or increase cash flow to their operations. Call me at 701.298.7138 Lynn Paulson Based in Fargo, N.D., and serving the region Member FDIC 24052 Together, let ’s make it happen. Ready to Talk Farming and Financing? Mike Pate 402.301.3707 Based in Omaha, Neb., serving Nebraska BANKING - FINANCE - CREDITORS’ RIGHTS LEGAL SOLUTIONS FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS I LOANS – TIF/BOND FINANCING DIP FINANCING – BANKRUPTCY/CREDITORS’ RIGHTS BANK ACQUISITIONS/DIVESTITURES REGULATORY COMPLIANCE – GENERAL CORPORATE KOLEYJESSEN.COM 402.390.9500