Community Bankers Association of Kansas (CBA) is a statewide organization of locally owned and operated banks intent on preserving local credit for local development. As member banks, we are as diverse as Kansas itself, as varied as the economies and aspirations of the communities we serve.

Community bankers maintain that customers and communities are best served by local investment of deposit dollars, local lending decisions and local ownership of financial institutions. Community banks play a significant role in local economic development efforts, stimulating the economy to produce jobs and new opportunities. As a group, community banks are the primary lenders to agriculture, small business, individuals and families.

CBA is the state's only advocate working solely for the interests of community banks and their customers.

Formed in 1978, CBA has met the challenges of a changing financial industry, emerging as an effective and committed voice for community banking in Kansas. CBA's major thrust has been to preserve the independent community banking structure in Kansas.

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Executive Council
	Immediate Past Chairman Paul Boeding, Baileyville State Bank, Seneca
	Chairman Pat Kerschen, Freeport State Bank, Harper
	Chairman-Elect Galen Pelton, Grant County Bank, Ulysses
	Vice-Chairman Gary Kay, Nekoma State Bank, La Crosse
	Secretary / Treasurer Ted McVay, Farmers State Bank, McPherson
	Eastern Director Steve Layton, Wellsville Bank, Wellsville
	Eastern Director Thad Geiger, Troy State Bank, Troy
	North Central Director David Thornburgh, Lyndon State Bank, Lyndon
	North Central Director Ed D. Martin , Kaw Valley State Bank & Trust, Wamego
	South Central Director Brad Yeager, Legacy Bank, Wichita
	South Central Director Roger F. Brown, Citizens State Bank, Cheney
	North West District Director Tammera Marrs, Citizens State Bank, Miltonvale
	North West District Director Harold Sulzman, Peoples State Bank, Colby
	South West Director Allen F. Leiker, First State Bank, Healy
	South West Director Walter Fry, First State Bank, Kiowa
	ICBA Director Chris Costello, Tampa State Bank, Tampa
	ICBA Director Joe Kennedy, First National Bank, Frankfort
	Past Chairman Dan Coup, First National Bank, Hope

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Directions to CBA Office - I-470

• US-75-ALT/US-75 SOUTH exit towards FORBES FIELD/TOPEKA, exit #6.
• Continue on a local road.
• Turn Left on SW Topeka Blvd.
• Turn Right on SW 29th St.
• Turn Right on SW Van Buren
  

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Collectively creating value for Kansas community banks.

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Our history began in the 1960's when CBA was established as an ad hoc committee by concerned bankers alarmed by a growing trend toward consolidation of the banking industry. In 1978, the Kansas Independent Bankers Association (KIBA) was founded by bankers bound together by a shared philosophy that local bank ownership provided the best economic development opportunity for local communities. Originally a political body advocating preservation of competition in banking, protecting states' rights to determine bank structure, and supporting the dual banking system, the Association expanded its focus to meet other types of member needs. In 1990, the membership voted to change the name of the Association to the Community Bankers Association of Kansas. Throughout the past years, and still today, we remain directed by the members that we serve. Read through our Principles for a look at our foundation philosophy. The Purpose section provides information on CBA as it exists today. There you can take a look at what CBA has to offer independently owned community banks across the state of Kansas.

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This Association declares the following to be its general purposes, guiding aims and principles.

1. To represent community banking in the State of Kansas, to the legislature, the press, and to the public generally;
   
2. To take such action as will preserve competition in banking;
   
3. To oppose the concentration of control of banking and all forms of monopolistic banking practices;
   
4. To support the dual banking system;
   
5. To maintain an association of community bankers in the State of Kansas which will have the power and prestige to effectively protect and promote the interests of community banking;
   
6. To protect the right of the states to determine the type of banking structure best suited to their varying economies;
   
7. To encourage high ethical standards and improve education in banking;
   
8. To take such other actions as will promote and carry out these purposes, serve, community banking and the public interest;
   
9. To cooperate and work closely with the Independent Bankers Association of America in all matters of common concern to the banking industry; and
   
10. To do and perform such other acts as are permitted to a nonprofit corporation of this type.

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CBA
It stands for the financial future of Kansas

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The Community Bankers Association of Kansas (CBA)

is a statewide organization of community banks. Member banks are locally owned and operated, intent on preserving local credit for local development.

As member banks, we are as diverse as Kansas itself, as varied as the economies and aspirations of the communities we serve.

We believe in financial support for the entrepreneurs and small businesses among us. Most of all, we understand Kansans are best served by local dollars being reinvested locally, thereby enriching communities throughout Kansas.

We believe the best financial decisions are made close to home, backed by all the resources necessary for our customers’ prosperity and growth. So as community banks, we come in all sizes - from the smallest banks to some of the largest.

CBA is the state’s only advocate working solely for the interests of community banks and their customers.

Formed in 1978, CBA has met the challenges of a changing financial industry, emerging as an effective and committed voice for community banking in Kansas.

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Today bank personnel, from CEO’s to tellers, must demonstrate a new level of expertise in both technical knowledge and responsiveness to customer needs.

Massive changes in the competitive environment, asking every bank to do more with less, have made CBA’s educational programs more valuable than ever.

Conducted year-round at convenient locations throughout Kansas, these focused, content-rich seminars and workshops address timely subjects for very reasonable enrollment fees, with the most popular topics repeated periodically.

Each comes from the direct perspective of the community banker.

Each combines challenging, realistic problem-solving with open discussion among all participants, whereby bankers learn from topical experts and each other.

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CBA maintains an assertive presence before the Kansas Legislature, the Kansas Congressional Delegation, and state and regulatory agencies. With the collective choice of Kansas community bankers, CBA sends a clear message to both elected and appointed officials.

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The value you get from a CBA membership can also be measured in dollars and cents.

A quality line of endorsed products help you get more for your money when purchasing programs and services for your bank and your customers. We offer income generating services to help you capitalize on your membership in CBA.

Additionally, our associate member companies are well equipped to provide a community bank with everything from audit and accounting services to technology and travel planning.

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The membership directs CBA.

Each active member, regardless of size or number of branches, receives one vote per bank or holding company membership on issues submitted to the membership for a vote.

All members are equal, their input valued at every turn, their participation invaluable.

We depend heavily on members’ involvement in the association’s nine standing committees, in the specific agendas of a year’s work, and in the realization of our mission statement.

Volunteer leaders are elected by the members they serve.

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CBA Membership, What's In It For You

• Our members share common interests and strengths.
• Community owned - Community focused, we remain directed by the members we serve. Each active member, regardless of size or number of branches receives one vote per bank or holding company membership on issues submitted for a vote.
• Our members are informed and your views are heard when it comes to pending legislation. CBA maintains an assertive presence before the Kansas Legislature, the Kansas Congressional District and the state and regulatory agencies.
• Educational programming designed with the Community Bank in mind. These programs allow you to keep up with the complex, fast-paced world of banking.
• Exclusive Community Bank Check design offered through Deluxe. A better value than safety checks and promotes your bank to your customers.
• CBA discount on SHAZAM ATM/EFT network. Estimated savings regardless of asset size is $2,900.00. This is enough to pay for at least one year of membership.
• Annual CBA Convention: fun & educational programming for the entire family, a great way to expand your CBA network.
• Community Bank Week: One full week dedicated to the community bank and their customers.
• Disaster Assistance Program: MPA will deliver a full-service temporary bank facility on site within hours of any disaster. There are no additional setup or removal fees for the first six months.
• Other benefits of membership include: Committee Involvement, Information Services, Liaison with Regulators, Lobbying and Networking.

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