KBA’s

Harold A. Stones

Public Affairs

Conference

&

Legislative

Reception

February 7, 2018

Topeka Country Club

2700 S.W. Buchanan

Topeka

Kansas Bankers:

Like most Kansas bankers, my hope was that 2016 Presidential and

Congressional elections could be the catalyst for a new attitude in our

nation’s Capitol toward community banks, acknowledging the critical

role they play in the economic life of our communities, states and

nation. We realized the President and Congress would need to do their

part to change that tone, but we also came to understand that the

regulatory agencies themselves had the ability to modify and roll back

much of the regulation that is crushing the banking industry and taking

away from our ability to provide the capital needed to drive economic

growth in the country. As 2017 draws to a close, it is gratifying to see

meaningful steps finally being taken toward comprehensive regulatory

relief for community banks, while also pursuing tax reform policies

designed to make banks and our business customers more competitive

in today’s global marketplace.

I hope you will plan to join me at the Topeka Country Club on

Wednesday, February 7th for the 2018 version of the Harold A. Stones Public Affairs Conference. You’ll

hear the latest news from the political front lines in Washington, D.C. shared by Rob Engstrom, the

recently hired chief political strategist for the American Bankers Association. We are also pleased to have

key legislative staff members working for the Kansas Congressional Delegation joining us at this year’s

conference to provide us with insight on key legislative initiatives.

This year’s conference will also highlight the latest challenges facing our state legislative leaders, including

the ongoing state budgetary issues relating to school finance. Adding to this year’s mix of exceptional

speakers will be a “State of Kansas Banking” update from Kansas State Bank Commissioner Miki Bowman

and a special report from Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt on the steps being taken to curb

financial abuse of elders in Kansas.

This special event will once again conclude with a reception at Topeka Country Club, where we will host

statewide elected officials and all 165 members of the Kansas Legislature. KBA always achieves an

excellent turnout of State Senators and State Representatives, so I hope we can count on you to join us to

personally thank them for their service to Kansas and to impress upon them the vitally important role

played by the Kansas banking industry.

I look forward to seeing you at Topeka Country Club on February 7th.

Sincerely,

Ron Johnson

KBA Chairman

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Kansas Bankers Association’s 2018 Public Affairs Conference Wednesday, February 7—Topeka Country Club, 2700 SW Buchanan, Topeka

10:00 a.m. Registration at Topeka Country Club

10:30 a.m. Welcome & Special Introductions

Ron Johnson, KBA Chairman

10:40 a.m. Strengthening the Banking Industry’s Voice

Rob Engstrom, Chief Political Strategist,

American Bankers Association

Sponsored by Schools of Banking

11:20 a.m. Banking & Business Issues from the Beltway Will Ruder, Office of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran

Dalton Henry, Office of U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall

12:10 p.m. Luncheon

1:00 p.m. Senate and House Legislative Leadership Panel

2:00 p.m. Break

2:30 p.m. The State of Kansas Banking

Miki Bowman, Kansas State Bank Commissioner

3:00 p.m. Protecting America’s Seniors:

Attorneys General United Against Elder Abuse

Derek Schmidt, Kansas Attorney General

3:30 p.m. Break

3:50 p.m. KBA’s State Legislative Agenda

Doug Wareham, EVP-COO, KBA

4:15 p.m. Bank Leaders of Kansas Class of 2017 Graduation

Introduction of the Class of 2018

4:30 p.m. Special Remarks

Jeff Colyer, Kansas Governor

5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. KBA Legislative Reception at Topeka Country Club

Rep. Ron Ryckman, Jr. Speaker of the House

Sen. Susan Wagle Senate President

Rep. Jim Ward House Minority Leader

Sen. Lynn Rogers Ranking Minority Member

Sen. FI & I Committee

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

Ron Johnson, Chairman

Community National Bank, Seneca

Chris Donnelly, Chairman-Elect

Bank of the Prairie, Olathe

Lynn Mayer, Treasurer

Citizens State Bank of Marysville, Marysville

Jim Hoskins, Past Chairman

Baxter State Bank, Baxter Springs

KBA Staff

Chuck Stones, President

Doug Wareham, EVP-Chief Operating Officer

Kathy Taylor, SVP-General Counsel

Sara Blubaugh, AVP, Public Affairs Conference Coordinator

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Add $25 for each registrant if registering after January 31, 2018.

*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 or request special accommodations, please contact the KBA office.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Place Hotel, 6021 SW 6th Ave., Topeka for Tuesday, February 6 and Wednesday, February 7 at a rate of $118.00 (single or double). Reservations may be made by calling the hotel’s direct reservation number at 888-509-4767 and be sure to tell them you are with the Kansas Bankers Association group to receive the special rate. Alternately, you can use the group website https://topeka.place.hyatt.com/topztkbrs.html. HOTEL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY JANUARY 26, 2018. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space-available

basis and may not reflect the KBA discounted rate.

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Kansas Bankers Association Phone: 785-232-3444 Attention: Sara Blubaugh FAX: 785-232-3484 PO Box 4407 Website: www.ksbankers.com Topeka, KS 66604

Registration $125 per person