Last week, Gov. Jim Pillen signed a proclamation declaring April as Financial Awareness Month in Nebraska. One of the highlights of the event was the presence of student tellers representing in-school savings banks sponsored by NBA members. Two student tellers from the Pendragon branch of CharterWest Bank in Pender also spoke at the event. For over two decades, in-school savings banks have been successfully implemented in elementary schools throughout the state. Students can make weekly deposits at their school's branch, with the school managing the custodial account and the partnering financial institution auditing. Instead of earning interest, students receive incentives and awards from the partner bank. This program helps instill the habit of saving and builds positive relationships with financial institutions. Research indicates that students who participate in the in-school savings programs are more likely to have bank accounts in high school compared to those who don't participate. Is your bank interested in empowering young people in your community with better financial knowledge? The Nebraska Council on Economic Education (NCEE) offers support to establish the in-school branches. See a list of in-school savings banks here. For additional information or to get started, contact Dr. Jennifer Davidson at the NCEE at jdavidson2@unl.edu or Kara Heideman at the NBA at kara.heideman@nebankers.org. Bankers from CharterWest Bank, teachers from Pender Public Schools and student tellers from the Pendragon branch of CharterWest Bank attended the Financial Awareness Month proclamation signing with Gov. Jim Pillen.
On March 22, NBA BankPAC Chair Luke Rickertsen of Flatwater Bank in Gothenburg kicked off the 2024 NBA BankPAC campaign at a meeting of the NBA BankPAC Committee.
The committee increased this year's NBA BankPAC fundraising goal to $200,000, comprising a federal PAC goal of $60,000 and a state PAC goal of $140,000. Committee members also allocated over $85,000 of NBA state and federal BankPAC funds and increased the cost of mulligans at the NBA Annual Golf Outing to one for $20 and two for $40. The golf outing is June 6 at the Lochland Country Club in Hastings. The first NBA BankPAC fundraiser is the online auction held in conjunction with the NBA Annual Convention in May. Donations are currently being accepted. An NBA BankPAC Committee member will soon be contacting your bank regarding plans to contribute to NBA BankPAC. Please help meet the political challenges and opportunities facing the industry by participating in this year's NBA BankPAC campaign. Information regarding NBA BankPAC, including a short video explaining why it's important to contribute to NBA BankPAC, can be found at the link below. Learn More About NBA BankPAC Congratulations to the Nebraska bankers who have been selected to participate in the 15th class of the NBA’s Leadership Program!
Please join the NBA in congratulating the following bankers: Kellie Ceder, Columbus Bank and Trust Co. | Columbus Derek Downer, Waypoint Bank | Cambridge Travis Fraser, South Central State Bank | Blue Hill Megan Froehlich, West Gate Bank | Omaha Ines Gonzalez, Home Federal Bank | Grand Island Ryan Groteluschen, Flatwater Bank | Gothenburg Brent Hogan, Security Bank | Laurel Seth Mangels, Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust | Norfolk Ken Mehlin, Bruning Bank | Kearney Derek Minshull, NebraskaLand Bank | North Platte Justin Ott, Henderson State Bank | Henderson Erin Rea, Union Bank & Trust Co. | Lincoln Trenton Scheitel, Frontier Bank | Falls City Wade Shipman, Western Nebraska Bank | Curtis Trey Strong, Citizens State Bank | Carleton Colton Stull, Nebraska Bank | Hickman Thank you to the bankers on the Leadership Program Selection Committee who were charged with the difficult task of choosing the next class. The class of 2026 will be recognized at the NBA Annual Convention on May 8-10 in La Vista and begin their two-year journey through the program. The NBA Leadership Program is designed to enhance the leadership, organizational and performance skills of highly motivated mid- to upper-level bankers. For more information about the NBA Leadership Program, click here or contact Ron Arrigo at the NBA at 402-474-1555. Embrace your inner photographer! Submit your photos of Nebraska for the 2025 NBA Scenes of Nebraska Calendar by March 1, 2024.
The calendar celebrates Nebraska's beauty through the lenses of bankers and their families. Whether it's cityscapes, rolling hills, monuments or countryside, the photographs showcase what makes Nebraska special. If you have questions about the calendars or the photo submission process, contact Laurie Johnson at the NBA at laurie.johnson@nebankers.org or 402-474-1555. Learn More The Leaders in Financial Education (LiFE) Awards recognize NBA-member banks that provide financial education in the communities they serve.
The LiFE Awards include the following categories: LiFE Honors List Financial literacy efforts take many forms, from operating an in-school bank, hosting an intern or job shadow, sharing financial education information on social media and more. The LiFE Honors List recognizes the many ways banks improve the financial health of their communities. Bank Innovation Award This award is presented to a bank that implemented an innovative way to improve financial literacy in their community. Presentation Recognition One bank from each of the three deposit size categories will receive this award. This will be based on the number of Get Smart About Credit, Teach Children to Save and other financial literacy presentations a bank gives. Career Award This award is presented to a banker who has been a valuable asset in leading the bank's financial literacy efforts for at least five years. A bank president, CEO or banker in a management position must be the one who nominates a banker for the Career Award. Individuals may win this award only once. Applications are due Feb. 28. Award recipients will be recognized on May 10 during the Awards Breakfast at the NBA Annual Convention in La Vista. For more information, contact Laurie Johnson at the NBA at laurie.johnson@nebankers.org or 402-474-1555. |
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