The forces for good are gathering at CBAI's 43rdAnnual Convention & Expo on September 14-16,at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield.

Community bankers may not don capes, but theyare willing to stand together united and fight forthe future and viability of community banking whilebattling against the injustices that have plaguedtheir profession. When community bankers worktogether and stand united, they are super powers.As a team, the super strength of communitybankers is a force with which to be reckoned. Butthe fight is not over. At CBAI, we are proud to bol-ster the great profession of community banking.

The super powers of community bankers extendbeyond protecting community banks. Communitybankers go above and beyond to help their cus-tomers and communities. Whether it be providing ahome loan, stepping up with a sponsorship, organ-izing a charity drive, teaching young students abouthandling their finances, helping someone save forcollege or run their own business, or in countlessother ways, community bankers often “save theday” for the people and communities they serve.

For the 2017 convention, CBAI recognizes the many“Community Banking Super Powers.” We look for-ward to hosting all of you in our hometown at the43rd Annual Convention & Expo in Springfield.

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The Golf Outing at CBAI's43rd Annual Convention &Expo on September 14, 2017,will be held at Panther CreekCountry Club in Springfield.Panther Creek Country Clubhas been called Springfield'sbest place for a golf outing.Professionally designed byPGA Hall of Fame golfer, HaleIrwin, all 7,244 yards willexcite and challenge every levelof golfer.

Panther Creek has five sets oftees to provide a complete testfor the game's best golferswhile also featuring wide fair-ways and large putting surfaceswhich level the playing field forthe beginning golfer.

Opened in 1992, the 18-hole,par 72 course at the PantherCreek has a course rating of74.2 and a slope rating of 128on Bent grass. Come out andexperience the course the pro-fessionals play and enjoy amemorable event!

Just minutes from Springfield,discover a breathtaking farm-stead, home to DanenbergerFamily Vineyards (DFV), wheresome truly amazing things hap-pen. Here, in rural Illinois, DFV'swinemaker and viticulturist,Susan Sullivan Danenberger, usesher enological artistry to producewine that is unprecedented inthis region. Experience currentreleases of their Desagacé, AuraAria, and Stilettos in theVineyard series. Enjoy a sip, aglass, or a bottle at one of theirmany spacious and welcomingoutdoor lounge areas through-out the venue.

The winery's chefs showcasetheir talents in an open setting,creating gastronomy-rich fullcourse pairing dinners with wineaccompaniments. Join us as theylead you on a tour of culinaryexcellence. When you visitDanenberger Family Vineyards,you will enjoy memorable experi-ences that stimulate and engagethe senses. DFV loves to share itspassion for grapes, wine, andfood, and is proud to see everygrape through the entire produc-tion process. Some have saidthat you can't grow quality winegrapes in Central Illinois, butthey don't know the secrets ofDFV's winemaker. Hundreds ofits Vinifera, French-Americanhybrids, and American hybridvines stand as proof. This eventincludes lunch, tour, and tasting.Panther Creek Country Club

PRE-CONVENTION ACTIVITIES

WELCOMINGRECEPTIONAs we recognize and celebrate thesuper heroes among us at this year’sconvention, please take this oppor-tunity to represent your favoritesuper hero character. Grab yourcape, mask, utility belt, (or just asuper hero t-shirt) and enjoy a casu-al and fun event!

Dine on loaded potato salad withcheddar cheese, bacon, and scallions,creamy coleslaw, smoked BBQbrisket, barbecue chicken breast onkaiser buns, gouda macaroni andcheese, sauteed sweet corn, and sea-sonal cobbler.

Don’t forget to stroll among thetables laden with items fromCommunity BancPac Silent and LiveAuction. Friendly, competitive bid-ding provides revenue forCommunity BancPac, the only polit-ical action committee in Illinois ded-icated exclusively to communitybanks. Items auctioned off typicallyinclude tickets for sporting events,specialty items, and weekend get-aways. It’s your chance to win somegreat items and to help CommunityBancPac.

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Opening Breakfast This year's Opening BreakfastSpeaker is John O'Leary. In1987, John O'Leary was a curi-ous nine-year-old boy. Playingwith fire and gasoline, O'Learycreated a massive explosion inhis home and was burned on100% of his body. He wasgiven a one-percent chance tolive. This epic story of survivalwas first showcased in his par-ents' book, OverwhelmingOdds, in 2006.

Originally printing 200 copies for friends and family, his par-ents have sold more than 60,000 copies, most in back-of-room sales at his speaking events.

It was this book that first invited O'Leary to embrace hismiraculous recovery and share it with the world. He inspiresmore than 50,000 people at upwards of 100 events eachyear. He speaks to companies and organizations across indus-tries, such as sales, healthcare, business, safety, marketing,financial services, faith, education, and insurance.

Consistently described as “the best speaker we've ever had,”O'Leary receives 100 percent of his engagements from refer-rals. His schedule is a testament to the power of his messageand who he is as an individual. His emotional story-telling,unexpected humor, and authenticity make each of his presen-tations truly transformational.

O'Leary's first book, ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite aRadically Inspired Life, was an instant number-one NationalBestseller, with more than 30,000 copies sold in the first threeweeks. He is a contributor for The Huffington Post and theParade Magazine website and has an online community ofmore than 75,000.

O'Leary considers his greatest success to be his marriage tohis wife, Beth, their four children and his relationships withfriends and family.

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CClloossiinngg GGeenneerraall SSeessssiioonnCBAI is pleased to announce Jeff Havens as the ClosingGeneral Session speaker. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate ofVanderbilt University, Havens has quickly become one of themost in-demand presenters in North America. His trulyunprecedented ability to deliver high-quality education in anundeniably entertaining way has earned him dozens of repeatclients, all of whom appreciate Haven's insistence that educa-tion is the only way that we improve at anything and thatwe'll all improve better and faster if we enjoy the learningprocess. By combining the content of the traditional presen-tation with the entertainment value of a comedy show,Havens has found enthusiastic audiences in government, aca-demia, small businesses and several Fortune 50 companies,all while still being one of the youngest members of the pro-fessional speaking circuit.

The Jeff Havens Company exists because of his firm beliefthat making learning fun is the quickest, cheapest, and mosteffective way to create a culture where people are eager tocontinually improve. Whether you want to improve your lead-ership or change management strategies, whether you want aplug-and-play solution or something more perfectly tailoredto your particular needs – if it's important to you, they'llmake it fun. Because at The Jeff Havens Company, they knowthat improving your business doesn't have to be boring.

His session, Us vs. Them, is thefunniest, most informativegenerational presentationever! If you've listened to anyother discussion about genera-tional issues at work, then you've undoubtedly been toldthere are four distinct genera-tions operating side-by-side intoday's working world.

However, if you've ever beenfrustrated by how impossible itseems to employ four differentstrategies to manage four dis-tinct generations, and if you've ever felt like you're the only onewho's being asked to make any changes, then Us vs. Them isexactly what you need. Because it turns out that there reallyaren't four generations. In this hysterical keynote, you'll learn asimpler way of looking at your own generational picture, andyou'll also learn how to understand, recognize, and resolve everygenerational issue facing today's workforce. That's no exaggera-tion; by the end of Us vs. Them, you and your colleagues willwalk away with all of the knowledge you'll need to address 100percent of the generational issues you'll face for the rest of yourcareer. Other generational presentations focus on what peoplewant, but Us vs. Them explains why everyone wants differentthings. It's an important distinction, and it will make implement-ing new solutions easier than you imagined. So get ready tolaugh more and learn more than you ever thought possible.

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DIRECTORS’ TRACK DIRECTORS’ TRACK

“Uniform Bank Performance Report – Information to Improve Profitability”Gary Young, CEOYoung & Associates, Inc., Kent, Ohio

This is a detailed presentation on how to read and understand theUBPR provides directors and other bank staff with the necessaryinformation to learn how through the understanding of bank ratiosbank profitability and shareholder value can be enhanced. In addition,for the board of directors, this provides information on a critical com-ponent of overseeing bank performance. Please bring a recent copyof your Uniform Bank Performance Report with you to the breakoutsession so you can follow along while looking at your bank's numbers

“Identifying and Managing Technology Risk at the Board Level”Robert Mendez, Executive Vice PresidentBankOnIT, Oklahoma City, OK

Board members are accepting more risk with technology than everbefore and many times may not even be aware of the risk they areaccepting. Discover how you can determine what risks your bank has,how to better manage those risks and why regulators are focused ontechnology risk management at the board level.

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“CBAI's 2017 Annual Convention Banking Law Update”Jerry Cavanaugh, General CounselCommunity Bankers Association of Illinois, Springfield, IL

This year's 2017 Convention banking law update addresses changes instate and federal laws, regulations, and agency interpretations, as wellas court opinions relevant to banking operations.

“Mindset Matters: Optimizing Culture to Impact Performance & Profits”Chris Scaffidi, Director of Market DevelopmentThe Pacific Institute, Oakland, CA

Current research demonstrates that organizational culture is theessential building block of organizational performance. In the land-mark study by Harvard's John Kotter and James Heskett on the sub-ject, companies with adaptable cultures outperformed companieswith non-adaptable cultures by 756%. The essence of a constructiveculture is the ability to adapt to change and empower people to beco-accountable for organizational results. Drawing on the latest infor-mation from the field of cognitive science, this session presentsstrategies that leaders can employ to assess and address culturalattributes that drive organizational performance.

“Eyes Wide Open: Scanning the Strategy Landscape for Interest Rate Risk and Investments”Jeff Caughron, President & CEOTHE BAKER GROUP, Oklahoma City, OK

Financial markets shifted abruptly after the election of 2016 as anew administration proposed sharply different policies. If enacted,regulatory relief, tax reform, and substantial fiscal stimulus promiseto change the market environment notably. This session assessescurrent market conditions and covers a range of interest rate riskrelated issues. Attendees are provided specific examples of the typesof analysis that are necessary to comply with heightened IRR scruti-ny, and the best path forward for optimal investment performance.Topics to be covered include a new focus for a changed market envi-ronment; what to expected during your next IRR exam according tothe FDIC; bond selection and portfolio strategies; developing keyassumptions for your IRR model based on institution-specific analy-sis; and tools and resources for liquidity risk management.

“How ‘Smart’ are Your Emotions?”Jackie Rolow, executive vice president & chief talent officerShazam, Johnston, IA

How many times have you been told to “check your emotions at thedoor!?” Yet, there's currently a growing field of research on the valueand importance of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence isthe capability of individuals to use information to guide thinking andbehavior in order to adapt to different environments or achieve one'sgoals. Understanding and using emotions correctly can make you abetter communicator and, ultimately, more effective in your job.You'll learn strategies to increase your emotional intelligence andhow to translate that into knowledge for better decision making.

“Regulatory Hot Stuff”Bryan Schneider, IDFPR Jeff Bonham & Pat Driscoll, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Allen North, Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisBlake Paulson, OCC, Chicago, ILTBD, FDIC

Are you ready for your next exam? Top regulators discuss the most-up-to-date issues in community bank supervision, including capital,liquidity, asset quality, corporate governance, and more.

“Building Your Banks Payments Strategy”Julie Hanson, Senior Vice PresidentICBA Bancard, Inc. & TCM Bank, N.A., Washington, D.C.

Payments are an important part of a bank's balance sheet, generat-ing substantial non-interest income. But with so many emergingsolutions, where do you begin? In this session we discuss how todevelop a payments strategy and some of the emerging paymentssolutions that are here to stay.

“Forces Shaping Future Farmland Markets”Bruce Sherrick, PhDUniversity of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana

Recent low commodity prices have increased the need to lookupstream and downstream from farmland production to locatesources of value captured by agricultural sector participants. At thesame time, the attractiveness of farmland returns to institutionalinvestors has rebounded and created new financial structures andspurred investment in agri-technology. As agricultural asset marketscontinue to modernize, and technologies that facilitate agriculturalproduction begin to mature, future farmland markets continue toreflect the prospects for future income they represent. This sessionexamines important trends and new factors with the potential toimpact farmland markets in the future and challenge some tradition-al models and historic conventions.

Keys to a Successful Community Banking Career: Career Development Division (CDD) Panel

During this session you hear from current and former leaders ofCBAI's Career Development Division (CDD) as they discuss theirexperiences during their tenure in community banking. You receiveadvice, ideas, and encouragement you can take with you on yourjourney in community banking.

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“CECL is Coming - What Should We Do?”Brett Schwantes, Senior ManagerWipfli, LLP, Wausau, WI

The Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) standard is coming, and insti-tutions are trying to figure out what to do next. The FASB pushed outthe effective dates of the new standard to give institutions time toimplement very significant changes to their allowance for loan andlease loss analyses, but a lot of work needs to be done between nowand then. So what should institutions be doing or thinking about in2017? Schwantes shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of somedifferent CECL methodologies that could be used; setting up a loss rateanalysis; and implementation steps to be taken in 2017 (and beyond).

“Compliance Update Under a New Administration”Bill Elliott, Senior Consultant and Manager of ComplianceYoung & Associates, Inc., Kent, OH

This session discusses the world of compliance as of the convention date.It includes a view of the current difficulties in Washington D.C. and itsimpact on community banks, as well as what is currently in place orscheduled to appear. A major topic of discussion is the new “5th Pillar”of BSA, which dramatically impacts your front line and new accountoperations, and has impact on the commercial loan operation as well.

“Bankruption”John Waupsh, Chief innovation OfficerKasasa, Austin, TX

It's becoming increasingly difficult for community banks to deliverthe digital banking experience that consumers - specificallyMillennials - are looking for. How important is it for you to leveragethe right technology to match this marketplace reality? Examine howtechnology is changing consumer behavior, and tactics you can useto enhance your digital strategies. Uncover which products con-sumers hunger for (and how to create a great experience) while dis-cussing methods for transforming the consumer journey to createhigh satisfaction and drive profit. In addition, you'll develop tech-niques for building team unity around your institution's top goals.

“2017 CBAI Salary Survey Results and Market Trends”Christie Summerville, CEOBalancedComp, Wichita, KS

This session discusses the results of CBAI's Salary Survey, as well ashot jobs and salary trends in the industry. All attendees of this ses-sion will receive a free CEO compensation report.

“An Executive Briefing – A Directors' Update”Dennis R. Wendte, PartnerBill Faye, PartnerBarack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg, LLP Chicago, IL

This popular session explores current legal, regulatory, and businessissues facing community banks today and delivers practical advice foraddressing these issues. Topics include current areas of emphasis bybank regulatory agencies, windows of opportunity for growing anorganization and improving profitability in an era of limited economicgrowth and low interest rates, capital-raising strategies for privatelyheld community banks, and emerging best practices for boards ofdirectors. We discuss actual client stories from a large and diverse com-munity banking practice and give participants an inside look at success-ful strategies of others and what the rest of the industry is doing.

“2,700% Increase in Five Years – Is this all flight to quality?”Jay Rutherford, Sr. Manager, Member Product Support Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

Hear from two subject-matter experts on how Letters of Credit arebeing snapped up and utilized for municipalities and others. Learnwhat type of institutions are employing this option; the strategy ofwhy they are doing so and the points of savings hit along the way.Pledging collateral for public funds just got a whole lot easier. Remarksalso address the permissible uses of leveraging your assets to collater-alize public funds under the current Illinois state statute.

“Cybersecurity: Top Threats and Strategies”Mark Scholl, PartnerWipfli, LLP, Sterling, IL

In response to evolving waves of cyber-crime activity facing bankingtoday, there's no doubt that FFIEC and interagency guidance relatedto cybersecurity will be the focus of your next IT exam. During thisinformative session, Scholl discusses the most likely cybersecuritythreats to your institution and strategies you can employ to establishan effective cybersecurity program designed to mitigate threats andmeet your regulatory expectations.

“Privacy, Policy, and Platform Integrity: Real Headaches in a Virtual World”Donna Goelz, AttorneyMike Gifford, AttorneyHoward & Howard, Chicago, IL

This presentation discusses the interaction between federal con-sumer financial protection laws, Federal Trade Commission require-ments, NLRB guidance regarding limiting employee access to socialmedia platforms, laws related to private information of both cus-tomers and employees, and the applicability of the Americans withDisabilities Act to web-based and mobile-banking platforms, as wellas the potential liabilities associated with a third-party cyber attackor other data breach. This session also discusses best practicesregarding updating and adopting disclosures and policies that reflectthis brave new world, and insuring against contractually protectingagainst liability relating to cyber attacks, inadvertent disclosures andsocial-media activities.

“How to Put the Success in Succession Planning”Bert Purdy, Partner & Leslie Wilson, PartnerBKD, LLP, St. Louis, MO

In this session, attendees discover tried and true, but often over-looked, methodologies used to successfully identify replacements forkey management positions. You can take the committee approach oruse a head hunter but there are better ways to find leaders who willfit within the bank's culture and work well with existing employees.

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“Building a Better Board”Philip Smith, PresidentGreyson Tuck, Director Gerrish Smith Tuck, PC, Memphis, TN

What constitutes a healthy board of directors? What are the regulato-ry expectations? What do shareholders expect from a board? Toomany of our boards have fallen into a rut of simply doing the samething year after year. This presentation outlines updated techniquesand thought processes to build a better board, have it more engaged,and working to maximize shareholder value. Topics include the board'sfiduciary duties, strategic planning obligations, practical steps toimprove board meetings and managing a rapidly changing landscape.

EXHIBIT CENTER

On Friday, CBAI members andguests hear more about the topregulatory, political, and competi-tive issues confronting communitybanking today and what CBAI isdoing about them. AssociationChairman Tom Marantz, Bank ofSpringfield, addresses the delega-tion on key events during his term,and Incoming Chairman GreggRoegge, Rushville State Bank, pres-ents his views on the communitybanking profession looking forward.

Also on the agenda, ICBAChairman Scott Heitkamp discussessignificant issues pending inCongress. CBAI President BobWingert provides an Associationupdate and his perspective onbanking, and CBAI Treasurer JeffBonnett, Havana National Bank,reviews the Association’s financialposition. The delegation also electsCBAI officers for the annual periodcommencing October 1, 2017.Awards for Outstanding CBAIMember, Service Provider of theYear, and Outgoing Chairman areannounced at the luncheon, as well.

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Visit our more than 90-booth ExhibitCenter. It will be full of the latestproducts and services for communitybanks. This enables you to:• keep abreast of new

information, products, and services;

• improve purchase management and business development;

• compare prices and products more effectively;

• save time by seeing all vendors in one location.

Additional attractions in the ExhibitCenter include:• a walk-around program

with three valuable prizes for bankers who visit the majority of the booths;

• delicious desserts during the Friday Grand Opening;

• cocktail reception Friday afternoon;

• Continental breakfast on Saturday; and

• a drawing for $1,000 cash. ((YYoouu mmuusstt bbee pprreesseenntt ttoo wwiinn))..

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CBAI’s spotlight focuses on member bankers and others for outstandingefforts in these categories: • Association Service; • Patrons of Community Banking; • Participation in Education Programs; • Membership Recruitment; and • The Excellence in Innovation BKD Award sponsored by CBAI.

Friday Partners’ Program - Abraham LIncoln Presidential museumFirst, enjoy a delicious lunch in the panoramic Lincoln Reception Room of theAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Then a museum representative welcomes youto the Presidential Museum, which tells the inspiring story of Lincoln’s life. Througha combination of rigorous scholarship and high-tech showmanship, visitors areimmersed in the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. Visitors will see ghosts come tolife on stage, watch television coverage of the 1860 presidential election, roamthrough the Lincoln White House, experience booming cannons in a Civil War bat-tle, and come face-to-face with priceless original Lincoln artifacts.

Don’t miss an opportunity vote for your favorite team by visiting the Museum’snewest exhibit! Take an interactive look at the historic baseball rivalry between theChicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. You will learn more about each team’s histo-ry and see original relics from the players, managers, broadcasters, and owners whobuilt each franchise.

Saturday’s Partners’ Program - Lincoln’s Ghost Walk: Legends and LoreThis 90-minute walking tour uses the Lincoln sites as the backdrop for strange and bizarre stories surrounding Lincoln’slife and death. We’ll talk about Lincoln’s Christian and spiritual beliefs, and his bizarre visions and dreams of his death.Mary Todd Lincoln believed in Spiritualism and held seances in the White House. Hear about the opening and move-ments of Lincoln’s coffin throughout the years until finding its final resting place in 1901. This is largely a factual historytour including the known ghostly lore. Suitable for all ages, the tour is strange, not scary. The tour begins at Old StateCapitol Plaza in front of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office historic site. This day will include lunch.

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get convention details at your fingertips. This year’s convention will have an interactive app.features include your personal profile, activity feed, agenda, exhibitor contact info, Surveys,speaker materials, hotel maps, plus the ability to “follow” people, post comments, and more!

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After 43 years at the helm of CBAI, Bob Wingert, theassociation's first president, is retiring on December 31,2017. Help us recognize Bob's leadership, dedication,and passion for community banking at a special eventon Friday night.

The evening's complete dinner menu features beef andham carving stations, taco bar, jumbo shrimp cocktail,bacon-wrapped scallops, chicken sate, Asian pot stickers,mini quiche, seasonal fruits and vegetables, cheeseboard, and chocolate-covered strawberries. An open barand complimentary beverage service is also available.

Enjoy live entertainment provided by Harmony Deep.This five-piece harmony group offers a broad range of60s and 70s music in a laid-back, semi-acoustic setting.Go back in time with covers from Crosby Stills Nash andYoung, Steve Miller, Elton John, Carly Simon, and more.

Join us to wish Bob well and commemorate his 43 yearsof service at a relaxed and fun event!

(This event is included in your full registration fee).

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

On Saturday night, you’ll dine on a kale and romainesalad with red onions, cherry tomatoes, and quinoaserved with a parmesan crisp, a petite filet of beef andshrimp scampi, gouda mashed potatoes, asparagus, anda turtle mousse bistro cake.

Back by popular demand, taking the stage at theSaturday Dinner Dance is The Pink Flamingos, one of themost successful, dynamic, and completely unique enter-tainment groups touring today.

Our culture moves at an incredible pace, and rarely dowe get a chance to enjoy something that makes a mem-orable difference in our lives. For more than 20 years,The Pink Flamingos have set out to help make eventsnot just extraordinary, but a change to allow audiencemembers to become participants and be part of the"energy" of the performance. They work hard to providenot just good entertainment, but an out of your seatexperience that participants will not soon forget.

Utilizing specialty characters, costumes, songs, and anincredibly versatile video backdrop, The Pink Flamingoshave enlivened – and often helped develop – countlessconvention parties as well as multi-day theme events.

This group has done everything from the ’70s toBroadway Musicals to Star Trek.

Much of The Pink Flamingos' reputation today is builton the street performer art of accurately “reading theaudience” and guiding the performance accordingly. Theresult is highly engaging and motivating.

Throughout the non-stop performance, it will have audi-ence members out of their seats, on their feet, and evenup on the stage all night long. The Pinks combine audi-ence participation with choreography, outrageous origi-nal costuming, hand-painted backdrops, theatre bits,and music everyone knows to produce an evening oftendescribed as unexpected, unprecedented, and unforget-table! So get ready for a night of non-stop fun andincredible entertainment!

The Pink Flamingos

CROWNE PLAZA, SPRINGFIELDSituated directly off Interstate 55, thishotel puts you close to popularSpringfield historic sites such asLincoln’s Home and Tomb, Lincoln’sNew Salem State Historic Site, the OldState Capitol, the Dana ThomasHouse designed by Frank LloydWright, the Abraham LincolnPresidential Library and Museum, andmuch more.

At the Crowne Plaza, 288 guestrooms and 14 designer suites are allcomfortably appointed and equippedwith data ports, safes, mini-bars, andin-room movies. With amenities likean indoor pool, fitness center withstate-of-the-art equipment, businesscenter, and more, the Crowne PlazaSpringfield has earned its reputationas a hotel that pampers its guests.

The on-site Business Center is open24 hours and offers office supplies,copy machine, scanner, PC and printer,and high-speed Internet access. Wi-Fiis also complimentary throughout thehotel’s public areas.

The Crowne Plaza is home to theHarvest Bakery, perfect for a quickStarbucks Expresso and muffin orbagel in the morning or a light saladfor lunch. For appetizers and cocktailsin a cozy, relaxed and comfortable set-ting with a view of the city, visit theLong 9 Lounge.

Featuring oversized chairs, darkwood molding, and grand piano,Long 9 Lounge is a wonderful spotto relax and enjoy a drink after din-ner or to just unwind after a longday of meetings at the hotel. Withfour large flat screen TVs, youwon’t miss the big game. Loungeand bar seating are available, withsoft leather couches and tableseating throughout.

LODGING INFORMATIONA block of rooms and suites hasbeen reserved for CBAI conventionparticipants at the Crowne Plaza inSpringfield. To ensure accommoda-tion availability, reservations shouldbe made at the hotel by August30, 2017. Room reservationsreceived after this date are con-firmed on a “space-and-rate avail-able basis.” When you call for hotelreservations, be sure to identify your-self as a CBAI convention attendee.

If you need to cancel your room reserva-tion for any reason, please first contactMelinda McClelland at 217/529-22265or melindam@cbai.com, who will cancel your reservation to ensure allrooms remain in the CBAI block.

Crowne Plaza Hotel3000 S. Dirksen ParkwaySpringfield, IL 62703Phone #: 217/529-7777 or 877/270-1393Single & Double Room Rates:$135 + tax

Holiday Inn Express3050 S. Dirksen ParkwaySpringfield, IL 62703Phone #: 217/529-7771Single & Double Room Rates: $110+ tax

WHAT TO WEARBusiness casual dress is recommendedfor comfort and fun during the convention golf outing, meetings,partners’ programs, and educationalprograms. For the Thursday night Welcoming Reception, please feel freeto dress casually in your favorite superhero shirt. Dress attire is appropriatefor the dinner, show, and dance onSaturday night.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONTracy McQuinn, Senior Vice PresidentValerie Johnston, Vice PresidentMelinda McClelland, Vice PresidentRebecca Ridgeway, Administrative AssistantJennifer Nika, Administrative AssistantDepartment of Education & Special Events217/529-2265 FAX 217/585-8738www.cbai.com

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Address

City/State/Zip Telephone Number ( )

First and Last Names as You Wish Them To Appear on Name Badges

First Attendee Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

E-Mail Address:(Individual’s e-mail address required for registration).

Second Attendee Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

E-Mail Address:(Individual’s e-mail address required for registration).

Check every code function each registrant will attend; codes are defined below. For additional registrants, duplicate this form.

Name of Voting Delegate for CBAI Annual Business Meeting (one per bank).

CODE DEFINITIONS EVENTS INCLUDED IN FULL REGISTRATION FEE

(Bankers & Partners)1 – Thursday: Welcoming Reception & Dinner2 – Friday: Opening Breakfast3 – Friday: Business Meeting Luncheon4 – Friday: Recognition Event for Bob Wingert5 – Saturday: Recognition Luncheon 6 – Saturday: Elegant Dinner, Show and Dance

PARTNERS’ ACTIVITIES (INCLUDED IN FULL REGISTRATION FEE)7 – Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum8 – Lincoln’s Ghost Walk: Legends and Lore

Fees include all activities for bankers and partners listedabove. (Codes 1-8)

One Person $609/person $Each Additional $589/person $

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CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY BBAANNKKIINNGG SSUUPPEERR PPOOWWEERRSSCommunity Bankers Association of Illinois’43rd Annual Convention & Exposition

September 14-116, 2017 • Springfield, IL

Full Convention Registration (Banker, partner, or associate member)

Please check the day(s) you plan to attend.

Friday, September 15Saturday, September 16

(One Day)

$209/person $$209/person $

(Both Days)

$409/person $$409/person $

Education & Exhibit Center Only – Banker, Partner, or Associate Member (Does not include meals or evening social functions)

For individual tickets to social functions, call CBAI at 800/736-2224 or e-mail jennifern@cbai.com.

(Registration for optional activities continued on back)

Please check which date you plan to attend.Friday, September 15 Saturday, September 16

One Person $309/person $Each Additional $289/person $

$

One-Day Convention Registration (Does not include evening social functions)

First Attendee Activities

Second Attendee Activities

First Attendee

Second Attendee

MAIL REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK TO:CBAI Convention & Exposition901 Community DriveSpringfield, IL 62703-5184

TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES (from reverse): $CDD MEMBER $100 DISCOUNT: $TOTAL OPTIONAL ACTIVITY FEES: $TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES –– Fees as NotedTHURSDAY

9 –Danenberger Winery Tasting & Tour $100/person10 – Golf Tournament at Panther Creek Country Club $100/person

OPTIONAL OPTIONAL ACTIVITY FEE

CONVENTION REGISTRANTS CANCELLING ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 28, 2017, WILL RECEIVE A 100-PERCENT REFUND; ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 5, A 50-PERCENT REFUND; AFTER SEPTEMBER 5,NO REFUND.

HANDICAPS FOR GOLF TOURNAMENT (Golf Tournament limited to 144 participants)

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