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In Other News
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Sponsorship Opportunities for Convention 2011
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There are many sponsorship opportunities available for Convention 2011. Your company logo could be seen on premium signage at our largest sections, at delicious meals, or exciting events. Make sure to download a copy of the sponsorship form today!
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Booths Available for Convention 2011
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Make sure to put in your registration forms for Convention 2011 booth space! All choices are granted on a first come, first serve basis. Register early to ensure a premium spot!
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Regional Meetings
Registration Open
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Registration for the planned workshops has opened.
Please click here
to view registration information.
The workshops will be held on the following dates:
Lancaster - July 13
Tarrytown - July 19
Two additional meetings are planned for Fall 2011.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Crista Leigh Collins at (518) 436-4646 or
cristac@ibanys.net
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Have an Idea for the IBANYS Newsletter?
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Send any ideas for the IBANYS Newsletter to Crista Leigh Collins, Director of Communications/Editor. Your idea could be used in the next edition!
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Members Needed for Profiles
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Would you like to have YOUR profile featured on the IBANYS website? What about in the IBANYS newsletter? Make sure to drop and email to
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Inside IBANYS
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Crista Leigh Collins, Editor
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IBANYS Signs On to Seek Delay of Regulation Q Termination
IBANYS has added their signature to a letter to Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, urging the Federal Reserve to indefinitely postpone the proposed rescission of Regulation Q that prohibits the payment of interest on demand deposits until the banking agencies can fully study the safety and soundness consequences of allowing the regulation to expire. The repeal of Regulation Q is scheduled to take effect on July 21, 2011. A copy of the letter may be found here.
Copies of letters written to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell may be found on the IBANYS website by clicking here. A copy of the letter written to Speaker of the House John Boehner and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi may be found here.
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IBANYS Contacts Representatives, Urges Members to Follow
Letters were sent to Rep. Yvette Clarke, Rep. Gregory Meeks and Rep. Paul Tonko, urging support and co-sponsorship of the Communities First Act (H.R. 1697). In the letters, IBANYS expressed the importance of this pro-Main Street legislation.
To further encourage co-sponsorship of the Communities First Act (CFA), IBANYS is urging all members to write their member of Congress and urge them to support this important piece of legislation.
The CFA is an extremely important piece of legislation to reduce the regulatory, tax and paperwork burden on community banks. It includes a number of provisions benefiting community banks and narrowing the competitive gap with tax-exempt credit unions. Securing as many co-sponsors as possible for CFA is a high priority for IBANYS and we hope that you will join us in spreading the message.
As you know, Rep. Greg Meeks sits on the House Financial Services Committee, which has jurisdiction over many community banking issues. We are calling on all Main Street neighbors-- bankers, board members, employees, customers and advocates-- to contact Congressman Meeks and attempt to convince him to sign on as a co-sponsor of H.R. 1697. In addition, you may also contact the office of Rep. Yvette Clarke, as she previously co-sponsored CFA.
Let the Representatives know that, not only can co-sponsoring CFA benefit their policy, but that it can also help out the community banks in the areas they represent.
To contact Rep. Meeks Office:
Milan Dalal, (202) 225-3461, milan.dalal@mail.house.gov
To contact Rep. Clarke's Office:
Mark Lee, (202) 225-6231, mark.lee@mail.house.gov
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Member Spotlight: Welcome to IBANYS!
Environmental Data Resources
 EDR specializes in environmental site assessments, environmental services, risk management, commercial real estate, and residential real estate. They maintain the largest and most accurate database of environmental and historical land use information covering the United States. The company provides customers with the information and solutions they need to assess, understand and manage environmental risk.
They Do Business With Your Neighbors:
Kinderhook Bank, Pioneer Savings Bank, Catskill Hudson Bank.
Contact:
Michael Smith, Regional Manager
Phone:
(203) 527-5585
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. 
A financial services company that offers a variety of insurance and investment solutions, Northwestern Mutual is focused on the long-term. Since their founding in 1857, they have been dedicated to delivering consistent financial strength, lifelong relationships, and long-term solutions to their clients.
They Do Business With Your Neighbors: Alden State Bank, First National Bank of Dryden, Steuben Trust Co.
Contact: John K. Hart, Director of Business & Estate Planning for the Greater New York Group
Phone: (716) 854-3976
Pentegra
Founded in 1993, Pentegra Retirement Services delivers a full complement of tailored retirement plan services to organizations nationwide. Their programs are provided to community and regional banks, credit unions, small and medium sized businesses, bank trust departments, and brokers and financial advisors in the United States. The company offers 401 (K) plans, pension plans, employee stock ownership/option plans, profit sharing plans, money purchase plans, cash balance plans, and executive benefit and director programs.
They Do Business With Your Neighbors: Pathfinder Bank, Pioneer Savings Bank, Orange County Trust Company, Hudson Valley Bank
Contact: Mary Anne Tripodi, Marketing/Sales Support Supervisor
Phone: (203) 926-3014
Radian Guaranty 
Radian connects lenders, homebuyers, investors and loan servicers using a suite of private mortgage insurance and related risk management products and services using a suite of private mortgage insurance, as well as related risk management products and services. They help promote and preserve the tradition of homeownership while protecting lenders from default-related losses on residential first mortgages. Radian also facilitates the sale of low down payment mortgages in the secondary market.
Their Other Companies Include: Radian Asset Assurances, Inc.; Radian Asset Assurance Limited; Radian Insurance, Inc.; C-BASS (partnership interest).
Contact:
Michele Allerton-Teague, Account Manager
Phone:
(215) 231-1000
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Registration is OPEN for Convention 2011
Navigating Change: The Champions of Main Street will be held August 28 - 30 at the Gideon-Putnam Resort in Saratoga Springs, NY and is sure to be our largest Annual Convention to date. Featuring events such as horse racing at the world famous Saratoga Race Course, golf at the infamous Saratoga National Golf Course, a ballroom gala, a very, very important keynote speaker-coupled with exciting exhibits, networking cocktail hours, enlightening seminars, and delectable dining-our members can expect a deeply educational, wildly fun, and undoubtedly memorable trip to "the Spa" that they will not soon forget.
Your attendance is requested at this can't-miss event. Please watch your inbox for information on registration, accommodations, exhibit rates, and the ways in which you can learn to navigate change in the world of community banking.
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92% of People Use Social Media. Do You?
Facebook: Our new Facebook page lets YOU join the discussion! Make comments on our wall posts, view pictures from CFO 2011 (and tag yourself, too!), get information on future events, read and give thoughts on our notes, and learn how IBANYS can benefit your organization! Just search for Independent Bankers Association of New York State on Facebook, click "Like", and let the fun begin!
Twitter: Minute-by-minute updates of the latest happenings in your world-straight to your desktop! Pictures, links, news, and crucial information will be relayed via Tweet-as well as some of the daily activities in the IBANYS office! Follow us at www.twitter.com/IBANYS and we will send a mention your way!
And yes-we follow back and retweet!
That's right-IBANYS has officially joined the world of social media!
Make sure you check out our brand new Twitter and Facebook
pages for updates about our association, community banking, industry trends, and much more!
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Don't forget-- send in pictures of YOUR bank to be featured in the IBANYS newsletter! Have a happy and safe week!
Frank J. Capaldo
President / CEO
Crista Leigh Collins
Director of Communications & Newsletter Editor
Victoria Miller
Director of Administration & Membership
William Y. Crowell, III
Legislative Counsel
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