Pub. 7 2012-2013 Issue 1

www.nebankers.org 8 Extraordinary Service for Extraordinary Members. • Striving to increase banker/senator participation in our grassroots efforts; • Seeking input from bankers at summer meetings to deter- mine the best way to implement a program of “in bank” visits by state and federal representatives; and, • Considering periodic webinars to review pending state and federal legislative issues with interested bankers. Education A new NBA Education Advisory Committee was formed as an outcome of our education goal within the strategic initiative. The development of the new committee will utilize a total of approximately 34 bankers plus the inclusion of a newly formed group of trainers and human resources specialists from each of the top 10 NBA education users. Information Technology With the approval of the 2012-2013 NBA budget, the NBA IT staff will begin the process of virtualization and the implementation of our disaster recovery plan. This will allow for the development of an Association Management System (AMS) during 2013. Dues Structure Members of the NBA Board of Directors who serve on both NBA Past Chairman Kendell Holthus’ and NBA Chairman Clark Lehr’s Executive Committees reviewed and approved the NBA’s 2012-2013 Budget, Reserve Policy, and NBA Dues Structure. A new Reserve Policy was approved and the NBA dues formulawas not changed. The dues formula has remained constant since May 1, 2003. Partnerships The NBA has invested in Compliance Alliance, which will assist all NBA members in managing their compliance issues and return an investment to the NBA. In addition, the NBA announced anewpartnershipwithTheExecutiveDevelopment Group for personalized executive coaching for ourmembers—a win-win example ofmeeting amembership need and returning an investment to the NBA. Succession Planning Just like our members, the NBA has a goal addressing leadership succession. The NBA’s internal administrative group is in the final stages of drafting the Action Plan that will be presented to the NBAExecutive Committee within the next several months. In conclusion, the NBA staff appreciates the support and guidance by the bankers who served on the Strategic Initiative group and the NBA Board of Directors. We will continue to update you on our progress.    President’s Message — continued EDUCATION CALENDAR MAY 2012 Deposit Accounts Workshops 9 Kearney, Holiday Inn 10 Omaha, Regency Lodge Essential Teller Issues Seminars 21 Ogallala, Quality Inn & Conference Center 22 Lexington, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 23 Columbus, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 24 Lincoln, Cornhusker Hotel JUNE 2012 NBA Chairman’s Golf Outing 7 Hastings, Lochland Country Club HMDA Workshops 26 Lexington, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 27 Grand Island, Fairfield Inn & Suites 28 Omaha, Regency Lodge For a schedule of NBA webinar offerings, visit www.nebankers.org. If you are interested in receiving further information on these programs, please contact the NBA Education Center at (402) 474-1555 or educ@nebankers.org. AUGUST 2012 YBON Annual Conference 2 & 3 Lincoln, Cornhusker Hotel Statewide Networking Forums 14 Scottsbluff, Scottsbluff Country Club 15 Gothenburg, Wild Horse Golf Club 16 Hastings, Lochland Country Club 21 Ashland, Quarry Oaks Golf Club 22 Norfolk, Norfolk Country Club 23 Beatrice, Beatrice Country Club SEPTEMBER 2012 Fall Agri-business Conference 6-7 Lincoln, Cornhusker Hotel