Agricultural Services
The IBA Agriculture department works to maintain a high-profile image and level of involvement of IBA member institutions in our state’s agricultural industry. Activities include the Ag Bankers Conference, Iowa Ag Credit School, Farm Progress Show, 4-H fundraising campaign, ag lender internship program and much more. The IBA Agricultural department also serves as a liaison to the IBA/Farm Service Agency committee and between the banking and farming industries.
Contact
Don Foley , Vice President/AG Loan Department- (515)286-2946
Ag Bankers Conference
Every spring, agricultural bankers meet in Ames to explore future trends and technological changes affecting ag banking and ag customers.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/conferences.html
Applied Technology and Bank Operations Conference
The IBA Applied Technology and Bank Operations Conference provides the latest methods, most recent innovations and up-to-date information to assist bank operations personnel in making the most effective decisions to increase their bank’s productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/conferences.html
Annual Report
The annual report highlights the activities of IBA each fiscal year. Summary financial statements for IBA and affiliates, along with a message from the IBA Chairperson and the IBA President, are included, as are reports from Iowa Bankers Insurance and Services, Inc. (IBIS) and Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation (IBMC).
Contact
Ben Hildebrandt , VP, Communications//Marketing- (515)286-4212
IBA Bank Club Checking Account Program
As club members, your bank customers can enjoy benefits such as discounts on personalized checks, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, travel discounts, Adventureland tickets, movie discounts and much, much more! The club can also be tailored to feature your bank’s products and services. IBA provides all of your brochures, posters and marketing materials. Improve your bottom-line and generate non-interest income like over 80 banks in Iowa have already done. If you already have a bank club program, look at how we might save you thousands of dollars per year while giving your customers benefits they will use.
IBA Members - View Bank Club Page
Bank Management Conference and Legislative Briefing
Designed for senior bank officers, the IBA Bank Management Conference updates participants on legislative, regulatory, economic and technological changes affecting the banking industry in Iowa and nationwide.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/conferences.html
The Bankers Market
The Bankers Market is a classified ads publication distributed every other week as an Exchange attachment. It announces positions available and wanted within Iowa’s banking industry. Equipment and furnishings for sale or wanted may also be advertised.
Best Of Iowa Awards Competition
The Best Of Iowa Awards competition showcases the best efforts of Iowa’s banks in the areas of marketing, public relations, advertising and community development. Participants are featured at IBA’s annual Marketing Conference and winners receive awards and media coverage. The Best of Iowa competition is a great opportunity for networking and sharing ideas with other bank marketers.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/marketing_conference.html
BUILD (Bankers Unite In Legislative Decisions)
BUILD is the political action committee (PAC) of the Iowa Bankers Association. Its purpose is to raise funds through personal contributions from officers, shareholders and directors of IBA member banks. All contributions to BUILD are voluntary. Disbursements of PAC funds are based on input from bankers and approved by the IBA Legislative Committee.
IBA Members - View BUILD Page
Calendar Program
The IBA offers a unique calendar, developed exclusively for member banks who purchase calendars as gifts. Titled “Scenes of Iowa,” this beautiful calendar is a high-quality, low-cost marketing tool for bankers who want to keep their bank name and logo in front of their customers - all year long. Calendar photos are taken by bank employees, bank directors and their families and are all “scenes of Iowa”. Calendars are custom imprinted for each bank and the “Your Future. Our Focus” logo is displayed throughout its pages.
Capitol Hill Visit
Each year the IBA takes a delegation of Iowa bankers to Washington, D.C., where scheduled briefings allow bankers and regulators to share open dialogue on problems and concerns. Bankers also meet with Iowa senators and representatives one-on-one to exchange views on pending legislation.
Compliance Assistance Hotline
The IBA Compliance Department answers inquiries from bankers who need assistance with compliance questions from Reg. A to Z and beyond. We even assist with spring cleaning when questions of record retention arise!
http://www.iowabankers.com/compliance/compliance.html
Compliance Communique´
The Compliance Communique´ is an IBA bulletin highlighting important compliance issues that require your immediate attention.
IBA Members - View the Communique´
Compliance Conference
This two-day conference, developed specifically for compliance professionals, provides up-to-date information affecting bank compliance and management of a bank’s compliance function. Featuring respected industry experts as speakers, this conference is also a great opportunity to network with peers from around the state. Held annually in the fall.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/conferences.html
Compliance Reviews
On-site compliance reviews designed to meet the regulatory requirement for independent review of compliance programs, and to assist in preparation for a regulatory exam. Provided at very moderate cost to IBA member banks.
Contact:
Jenny Girkin , Compliance Analyst, 515-286-2989
Compliance Training
On-site, federal and state regulatory compliance training designed to meet the unique needs of individual member banks, provided at very moderate cost.
Contact:
Dodie Bauman, Compliance Manager, 515-286-4391
Ronette Schlatter, Compliance Coordinator, 515-286-4361
Credit Life and Disability Licensing School
Credit Life and Disability Licensing Schools are held three times throughout the year. This school is designed to assist you in preparing for the Iowa Credit Life and Disability Licensing Examination. The course is specifically designed for the State of Iowa and the material parellels the state insurance examination outline.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/insurance_courses.html
The Disclosure Magazine
The Disclosure is the Iowa Bankers Association’s monthly compliance magazine, providing in-depth coverage of compliance issues on both federal and state levels. It focuses specifically on those issues affecting Iowa banks.
IBA Members - View The Disclosure Magazine
Economic Development Resource Guide
This on-line resource provides valuable information on programs, technical resources and financial assistance for federal, state, local and rural economic development initiatives. Updated annually, it is categorized for easy reference and is available at www.iowabankers.com.
View the Economic Development Resource Guide (EDRG)
Employee Handbook
The Iowa Bankers Association provides a “prototype” employee handbook exclusively to members. Policies from the manual may be adopted as written or may serve as a model for banks wishing to create or update their own editions. The handbook has been thoroughly reviewed by legal counsel and updates are provided as needed. The “prototype” is available on hard copy or disk.
Contact
Karen Reick , Human Resource Manager- (515)286-4312
Exchange
Exchange is the Iowa Bankers Association’s bi-monthly newsletter available exclusively to IBA members, associate members, and special banking audiences (e.g. legislators, regulators, etc.). It contains the latest information on the banking community in Iowa, as well as issues, events and opportunities for IBA members. In addition, special sections such as Smart Marketing and Agricultural News appear quarterly, as well as features regarding technology and IBA products.
IBA Members - View the Exchange
Fall Legislative Preview Meetings
Held across the state in November, the legislative preview meetings provide IBA’s members and state legislators with a final review of the Association’s legislative agenda prior to the beginning of the legislative session.
Contact
Bob Hartwig , Govt. Relations/Staff Attorney- (515)286-4211
Government Relations Advocacy Services
The government relations department monitors and influences state and federal policymakers as they make laws impacting the financial services industry.
http://www.iowabankers.com/government_relations/gr.html
Human Resources Conference
The Human Resources Conference is designed to help managers at every level face the unique challenges of HR banking issues. Through lectures, round table discussions and workshops, participants learn and review legal and liability issues as well as keys to successful human resources management.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/conferences.html
Human Resources Consulting
With more and more legislation affecting the human resources area, compliance with regulations is a major issue. The staff will field your general human resource compliance questions as a free membership service. IBA’s human resources staff can also assist in meeting your needs through our fee-based consulting services. Services include: employee and supervisory training, salary administration programs, writing job descriptions, affirmative action plans, and employee opinion surveys. Consulting is also available on a fee basis for your specific project or training needs.
Contact
Karen Reick , Human Resource Manager- (515)286-4312
Human Resources Forms
The IBA human resources department has developed forms for human resources management in such areas as employment applications, applicant tracking and performance review forms. All materials are reviewed by IBA legal counsel for compliance with current HR laws and regulations. Samples are available in the IBA Financial Forms Catalog.
Contact
Marilee Davis, Member Services Coordinator- (515)286-4225
Insurance Continuing Education Classes and Home Study
These courses, approved by the Iowa Division of Insurance, assist agents in meeting their continuing education requirements. These seminars are presented at various locations around the state in April and October.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/insurance_courses.html
Iowa Agricultural Credit School
Through Iowa State University in Ames, IBA sponsors the Iowa Ag Credit School in June each year at ISU. The school works to meet the continuing and specialized educational needs of people directly involved in extending and administering agricultural credit.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/schools.html
Iowa Banking Guide
This all-in-one compliance manual reviews the rules and regulations specific to the business of banking in the state of Iowa. Material includes overviews of Iowa banking laws, administrative code and advisory opinions from the Iowa Division of Banking and the Attorney General’s Office. Introduced in the Fall of 1998, the guide is updated annually to reflect changes in Iowa’s banking laws.
Contact
Dodie Bauman , Compliance Manager- (515)286-4391
Ronette Schlatter , Compliance Coordinator- (515)286-4361
Iowa Commercial Lending School
The Iowa Commercial Lending School provides a broad-based education to commercial lenders who have not been exposed to formal commercial lending education or lenders who want to increase their commercial lending knowledge. This school is held annually in October.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/schools.html
Iowa Compliance School
The Iowa Compliance School provides entry-level and mid-level compliance officers with the skills and technical information to monitor compliance activities in their banks. Held annually in February.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/schools.html
Iowa Consumer Credit School
The Iowa Consumer Credit School provides a balanced approach to helping students understand how to manage their bank’s assets while meeting customers’ credit needs. This school is held annually in March.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/schools.html
Iowa Directory of Financial Institutions
The Iowa Bankers Association produces a comprehensive listing of every deposit-taking institution in Iowa. An indispensable resource to Iowa’s financial institutions, the Directory includes information on Iowa’s savings and loans and credit unions, as well as in-depth information on the state’s commercial banks. Also listed are state and federal regulatory agencies, trade associations, correspondent banks, multi-bank holding companies in Iowa and a directory of IBA and subsidiary/affiliate organizations.
Contact
Marilee Cummins , Member Services Coordinator- (515)286-4225
Iowa School of Banking
Through a two-year program, the Iowa School of Banking prepares first-level, exempt and mid-level managers to effectively serve the financial needs of their customers. This school is held annually in June.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/schools.html
Leadership Institute
The Bank Leadership Institute is a five-month program (February through May) designed to enhance the leadership, organizational and performance skills of upwardly mobile, mid-to-upper level bankers. The program establishes a network of future bank leaders who understand and can respond to local and national issues impacting the banking industry.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/schools.html
Legislative Briefing
This meeting provides an update during mid-session on legislative issues of importance to the banking industry. IBA government relations representatives and Iowa legislators are present to answer questions and hear your views on current and upcoming issues. This event is held each winter in conjunction with the Bank Management Conference.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/conferences.html
Legislative Bulletin
This concise newsletter is published and faxed weekly during the state legislative session. It quickly informs IBA members on issues at the forefront of debate in the Iowa legislature.
IBA Members - View the Legislative Bulletin
Legislative Directory
This directory is published every other year and lists vital information about each of Iowa’s legislators and congressional delegation.
http://www.iowabankers.com/government_relations/legislative_directory.html
Legislative Issues Summary
This publication provides a comprehensive summary of banking issues expected to be debated by the state legislature in its upcoming session.
IBA Members - View Legislative Issues Summary
Legislative Policy Symposium
The annual symposium explains the pros and cons of current and pending legislation and solicits banker input. Bankers gain an understanding of the legislative process and are given an opportunity to voice opinions, concerns and support. Held during IBA’s annual convention.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/annual_convention.html
Legislative Wrap-Up
When the legislative session ends, the Legislative Wrap-Up provides an in-depth review of the bills, amendments and issues the IBA government relations staff worked on and the status of these items at the close of the session.
IBA Members - View Legislative Wrap-Up
IBA Mailings/Additional Locations
Members who wish to receive IBA publications and other mailed materials at additional offices or locations may do so for an annual fee. The fee offsets paper, printing, postage and freight costs.
Contact
Kathy Manning , Receptionist- (515)286-4300
IBA Mailing List
The IBA mailing list is comprehensive and continuously updated. It contains more than 400 names and addresses of IBA member financial institutions and can be customized for a specific target audience (i.e. ag lenders, club coordinators, commercial loan officers) and for specific regions of the state by IBA Group number.
Contact
Ben Hildebrandt , VP, Communications/Marketing- (515)286-4212
Marketing Conference
This intensive two-day conference uses regional and national speakers to cover the most timely issues in bank marketing and emphasizes practical applications that can be implemented immediately. Plus, the conference provides a forum for networking, revitalizing energy and creativity. The conference is held each spring in West Des Moines.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/conferences.html
Marketing $ense
To keep bank marketers current on marketing-related topics, the IBA provides a regular feature in our bi-monthly newsletter, Exchange. Marketing $ense is an ongoing column written by members of the IBA Marketing Committee. Your article submissions, original or previously published, are welcome.
Contact
Meghan Kluesner , Editor- (515)286-4316
Membership Decals
These distinctive decals tell your staff and customers that you are a member of the Iowa Bankers Association and, by being a member, have made a commitment to your industry. Decals are provided to member banks each year.
Contact
Dia Gross , Marketing Coordinator- (515)286-4284
On-Site Compliance Training
IBA’s compliance staff will design compliance training to meet individual banks’ needs. Training incorporates rules specific to the bank’s primary federal regulator, as well as insight on various state laws from the Iowa Division of Banking. Training topics include all major federal lending and deposit regulations, as well as areas of Iowa law, including check handling and secured transactions. Available at a very moderate cost.
Contact
Dodie Bauman , Compliance Manager- (515)286-4391
Ronette Schlatter , Compliance Coordinator- (515)286-4361
Peer Group Coordination Program
This program allows you to focus on the most important part of your peer group meeting - the interaction with your peers. The Iowa Bankers Association understands that peer groups belong to their members, but with busy schedules, it is often difficult to plan and coordinate meetings. For an annual fee of $150 per group member, plus meeting expenses, your group will receive meeting coordination, professional services and networking facilitation.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/peer_group_coord.html
Personal Economics Program (PEP)
PEP is a national consumer education program for bankers working with educators to teach young people and adults about the bank, banking services, personal financial management skills and the importance of saving. Brochures, videos and kits are available to you for a fee.
Contact
Cheryl Miller , Marketing Assistant- (515)286-2950
Regulatory Bulletin
Published monthly, this bulletin provides summaries of recent legal and regulatory action at the federal level.
IBA Members - View Regulatory Bulletin
Salary Survey
The IBA’s human resources department surveys all member banks to publish its annual salary survey, compiling and interpreting data received from approximately 300 banks from across the state that respond. The Salary Survey is a comprehensive and easy-to-use reference for Iowa’s banking industry.
Contact
Karen Reick , Human Resource Manager- (515)286-4312
Seminars and Workshops
The IBA education department offers a wide variety of one-day programs on an as-needed basis. Previously covered topics include CRA, FDIC insurance, security, check handling, real estate lending, effective direct mail marketing, loan documentation, deposit documentation, bank directors seminar, fraud, electronic commerce, compliance, call reports, pension programs and legislative issues.
http://www.iowabankers.com/training/training.html
Speaker Resources
The IBA education department has worked with a number of local and national speakers over the years and has compiled a long list of outstanding speakers, with banker feedback on many of them. In addition, IBA can provide speakers from its staff on the following topics:
Human resource isues: Karen Reick- (515) 286-4312
Strategic planning facilitation: Karen Reick- (515) 286-4312
Legislative issues – State and National: John Sorensen, Sharon Presnall or Bob Hartwig- (515) 286-4300
IBA products and services overview: John Sorensen or Ben Hildebrandt- (515) 286-4300
Banking on the Internet: Steve Looney- (515) 286-4365
Dealing with the media: Ben Hildebrandt- (515)286-4212
State Basketball Tournament Scholarships - Boys and Girls
Each year, the IBA actively participates as sponsors and advertisers in the highly visible Iowa Boys and Iowa Girls State High School Basketball Tournaments. In addition to the sponsorships, the IBA also awards five scholarships to participating male and female athletes who excel not only on the court but also in their schools and communities.
Contact
Dia Gross , Marketing Coordinator- (515)286-4284
Team 21
Part of the ABA’s federal grassroots program, Team 21 members meet quarterly with Iowa’s congressional delegation on issues of importance to banking.
IBA Members - Learn More
Trees For Kids Program
Trees for Kids is a coordinated tree education and planting program for elementary students in Iowa. Local nurseries sell the trees to schools at cost and the trees are purchased with funds donated by the banks. It’s a great way for Iowa banks to gain visibility and lend support to local elementary schools.
Contact
Cheryl Miller , Marketing Assistant- (515)286-2950
Website Compliance Review
Does your website contain all required disclosures for FDIC membership, FHA and NDIP compliance? Does it contain “triggering terms”? Do on-line applications include all required consumer disclosures and monitoring information? IBA compliance staff conduct website compliance reviews at a very moderate cost to IBA members.
Contact
Jenny Girkin , Compliance Analyst, 515-286-2989
Dodie Bauman , Compliance Manager- 515-286-4391
Ronette Schlatter , Compliance Coordinator- 515-286-4361
Wrestling Scholarships
A new scholarship program was developed in 2003 to add to the girls and boys basketball scholarships the IBA awards each year. In conjunction with the Iowa High School Athletic Association, the IBA annually awards a $1,000 scholarship to an outstanding athlete during the Iowa High School Athletic Association State Wrestling Tournaments.
Contact
Dia Gross , Marketing Coordinator- (515)286-4284
Your Future. Our Focus. Advertising Campaign
A new advertising campaign was developed in 2001 to create awareness among our Iowa lawmakers of the importance of the banking industry in the state. For over 130 years, Iowa communities, small and large, have depended on Iowa banks for helping farmers, families and entrepeneurs with community reinvestment, financial education and volunteering.
Contact
Ben Hildebrandt , VP, Communications/Marketing- (515)286-4212
