February 3, 2016 Topeka Country Club 2700 S.W. Buchanan Topeka KBA Harold A. Stones Public Affairs Conference & Legislative Reception
Kansas Bankers: The vulnerability of thank you Thank you as in: I couldn t have done this without you. Or as in: I don t want to do this alone. Thank you brings us closer together to a common goal. Thank you is a limb worth going out on. It is important to recognize those who have helped us achieve our goals and to build strong relationships for our industry. It is also imperative that we continue to foster and build upon our relationships. As bankers we also know the political risk of those who went out on the limb to join us and support us. Therefore, it is time for us to thank those state lawmakers who have gone out on the limb for our banking industry. The last two sessions in Topeka have brought about the mortgage registration tax phase-out and protection of banks rights as lienholders. Our success would not have occurred without the leadership and support of policymakers serving in Topeka. On February 3rd at the Topeka Country Club, we have the opportunity to truly show our thanks in style. The reception that evening is a once a year chance to say thank you in person. WE, BANKERS can choose to make an impact by attending. Now is the time for Bankers to step up to the plate and knock one out of the park in Royals style! It takes team work for the banking industry to be successful and that is what February 3rd is about BUILDING a BANKING TEAM!. A team of bankers and policymakers who all want Kansas and Kansans to be successful! Please join me and your fellow team members at the Harold A. Stones Public Affairs Conference on Wednesday, February 3rd at the Topeka Country Club! Sincerely, Robert A. Leftwich KBA Chairman
2016 Public Affairs Conference Wednesday, February 3 Topeka Country Club, 2700 SW Buchanan, Topeka 10:00 a.m. Registration at Topeka Country Club 10:30 a.m. Welcome & Special Introductions Robert Leftwich, KBA Chairman 10:40 a.m. Governor s Address Governor Sam Brownback 11:00 a.m. 2016 Banking Industry Issues & Opportunities Rob Nichols, CEO, American Bankers Association 11:50 a.m. 2015 Bank Leaders of Kansas (BLOK) Class Graduation Introduction of the 2016 BLOK Class 12:00 p.m. Lunch at Topeka Country Club 1:00 p.m. Legislative Leadership Panel: State Budget & Policy Challenges/Opportunities Sen. Susan Wagle Senate President Sen. Anthony Hensley Senate Minority Leader Rep. Ray Merrick Speaker of the House Rep. Tom Burroughs House Minority Leader 2:00 p.m. KBA s State Legislative Agenda Doug Wareham, EVP-Government Relations, KBA 2:15 p.m. Transition to Kansas Statehouse (Bus Departs TCC at 2:30 p.m.) 3:00 p.m. Live at the Kansas Statehouse 2nd Floor Sen. Jeff Longbine Chairman, Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee Rep. Scott Schwab Chairman, House Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee 3:30 p.m. House Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee Hearing Banking Industry Update Room 582-N 4:30 p.m. Transition to Topeka Country Club (Bus Departs Statehouse at 4:45 p.m.) 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. KBA Legislative Reception at Topeka Country Club
Honoring Harold A. Stones Harold Allen Stones began his career with the Kansas Bankers Association on September 1, 1967, serving as Executive Vice President from 1981 to 1997, when he retired after 30 years of service. In honor of his service to KBA and the banking industry, the Public Affairs Conference was renamed after Stones retirement and has since carried the name of the Harold A. Stones Public Affairs Conference. KBA Officers Robert Leftwich, Chairman Impact Bank, Wellington Jim Hoskins, Chairman-Elect Baxter State Bank, Baxter Springs Ron Johnson, Treasurer Community National Bank, Seneca Kelly Mason, Past Chairman First National Bank in Pratt KBA Staff Chuck Stones, President Doug Wareham, EVP-Government Relations Kathy Taylor, SVP-General Counsel Sara Blubaugh, Public Affairs Conference Coordinator
REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration $125 per person Add $25 for each registrant if registering after January 27, 2016 *Fee includes luncheon, program, and refreshments. * We understand that certain circumstances arise requiring cancellation If you cancel up to 3 business days prior to the program, your registration fee will be refunded. *If you have special dietary needs, please contact the KBA office. *If you have a disability and request special accommodations, please contact the KBA office. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Place Hotel, 6021 SW 6 th Ave., Topeka for Tuesday, February 2 and Wednesday, February 3 at a rate of $115.00 (single or double). Reservations may be made by calling the hotel s direct reservation number at 888-492-8847. Be sure to tell them you are with the Kansas Bankers Association group to receive the special rate. HOTEL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY JANUARY 3, 2016. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a spaceavailable basis and may not reflect the KBA discounted rate. REGISTRATION FORM 2016 KBA Harold A. Stones Public Affairs Conference & Legislative Reception February 3, 2016 - Topeka Country Club, 2700 SW Buchanan, Topeka Registrants: BANK TOTAL ATTENDING PO BOX TOTAL ENCLOSED $ CITY, STATE, ZIP Three ways to register: 1. Complete and mail registration form with payment. 2. Fax registration form, followed by mailing of payment. Please use this form as your invoice. 3. Register online using a credit card at www.ksbankers.com. Kansas Bankers Association Phone: 785-232-3444 Attention: Sara Blubaugh FAX: 785-232-3484 PO Box 4407 Website: www.ksbankers.com Topeka, KS 66604