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From the CORNER CHAIR

Deneen Axtman | NDBA CHAIR |Cornerstone Bank, Fargo

Hello Bankers! It was great to see so many of you at the convention in June! What
a great opportunity we had to learn more about our industry, our vendors, fraud
and so much more. I encourage you to take advantage of the awesome learning
opportunities we all have being a part of the North Dakota Bankers Association.
In September, we have peer group meetings. The 2024 Peer Group Consortium will be held
September 24 & 25 in Bismarck. The agenda and event information is included in this bulletin.
If the agenda interests you or affects you/your bank, please plan to attend. It is time well
spent. Additionally the 2024 NDBA Regional Member Meetings take place September 9-12 in
Bismarck, Minot, Fargo, and Grant Forks. This is not only an educational opportunity but also
another great time to connect with banking colleagues.
I, along with Chair-Elect Bernie Sinner and NDBA President & CEO Rick Clayburgh, recently
had an opportunity to attend the Central States Banking
Association conference. I was reminded we are a part of
a powerful group of bankers from across the nation and
together, we can influence our legislators, we can educate
them on issues, and we can work together to fight fraud
and strengthen vendor relationships. I encourage you to
make sure you’re receiving the ABA Newsbytes each day
to stay informed.

My challenge to you earlier this year was to Engage. And
I’m taking that a step further this month – engage by
building relationships outside of your financial institution
to help our industry, your bank, and you. Get to know a
regulator better, join a peer group, pick up the phone to NDBA 2024-2025 Officers
Bernie Sinner, BankNorth
talk to a peer, volunteer, ask questions, find a mentor – Deneen Axtman, Cornerstone Bank
be curious. One thing I’ve learned about North Dakota Jamie Nelson, TruCommunity Bank
Bankers – they are willing to help each other.
As you take advantage of our awesome
summers, and maybe spending time away
from the bank, I hope you can take time to
recharge, relax, and refresh. I consider it a
privilege to serve each and every one of you.

Fondly,

Deneen
Scott and Jane Swenson and Nancy and Gary Petersen
with Deneen at the NDBA/SDBA Annual Convention

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