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In This Issue…
- OBA to host Shred Fest with AARP Oklahoma and the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office
- Oklahoma issuing redesigned Oklahoma Driver License and Identification Cards
- OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring
- Interested in leading our Emerging Leaders?
- OBA education corner …
OBA to host Shred Fest with AARP Oklahoma and the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office
On April 1 (no, this is not an April Fool’s joke!), the OBA, AARP Oklahoma and the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office will host Absolute Data Shredding (an OBA Strategic Member) in the OBA parking lot. AARP membership is not required. Participants can request a free fraud prevention kit and enter to win one of five $100 gift cards. AARP Oklahoma is also sponsoring shredding events April 18 in Shawnee and Enid, April 22 in Edmond and May 2 in Tulsa. The QR codes on these flyers can provide more information for each event.
Oklahoma issuing redesigned Oklahoma driver license and identification cards
In February, Service Oklahoma announced a new platform for handling driver license and motor vehicle transactions. This upgrade included redesigned driver licenses and ID cards. The new cards are produced using a highly durable material that supports advanced, tamper-resistant features designed to prevent counterfeiting and reduce cracking or peeling over time. Existing Oklahoma credentials will remain valid until their expiration date. The new credential will be issued at no additional cost when a customer renews or replaces their card, with the option to choose either a REAL ID–compliant or non-compliant credential. For a printable graphic showing the new security features click here.
OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring
The dates for the OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs have been finalized. Mark your calendar for the date of the program that’s in your area of the state and plan to attend. Bring your coworkers with you so that everyone can be up to speed on the most recent developments affecting their job. In addition to state and federal legislative updates, the program will include a discussion on the recent developments in your industry.
As in the past, the schedule for each of these meetings is:
5:30 p.m. – Drinks.
6:15 p.m. – Program.
7 p.m. – Dinner.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The cost is $60 per person. Click here for a registration form.
Locations and dates for this year’s events are:
- Tulsa, April 7.
- Oklahoma City, April 8
- Ardmore, April 14
- Guymon, April 23
- Krebs, April 16.
Additionally, lunch editions of the Bankers Night Out events will be held on April 7 in Grove, and on April 23 in Woodward. It will start at 11:30 a.m. and the cost is $50 per person.
Please contact Thi Pham (thi@oba.com) for sponsorship questions!
Interested in leading our Emerging Leaders?
The OBA is looking for bankers interested in serving as chair of the OBA Emerging Leaders Division.
Any OBA Emerging Leaders who are currently enrolled in the OBA Emerging Leaders Academy or have previously graduated from an OBA Emerging Leaders Academy or OBA Leadership Academy are eligible for the position. The Emerging Leaders chair will serve a two-year term and will work closely with OBA staff to continue to build and direct the OBA Emerging Leaders program. The chair will also serve as a voting member on the OBA Board of Directors.
Are you interested? If so, please click here to download the Emerging Leaders Chair Interest Form. Completed forms must be submitted by March 31. Candidates will be announced for voting on April 6, and voting will close on April 16.
OBA education corner …
Later sunsets paired with March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day … Rejoice! Spring is upon us! After you fill out your brackets, take a look at our upcoming continuing education opportunities!
- Fraud and Cashier’s Checks: Best Practices for Avoiding Loss, March 25, webinar — Learn about the unique risk cashier’s checks pose to financial institutions and the best practices for limiting losses when processing these transactions.
- Mortgage Origination Compliance – 3-Part Series, March 27, webinar — How can you keep all the requirements straight in your head so you can be sure to not miss anything?
- Faster Payments Compared: FedNow®, RTP®, Stablecoin & Same Day ACH, April 2, webinar — Topics include transaction limits, settlement models, liquidity management, fraud controls, and compliance obligations.
- Regulation CC: Understanding Funds Availability Guidelines, April 7, webinar — During this session, we will use real-life scenarios to explain hold requirements under the funds availability rules of the Expedited Funds Availability Act.
- Controlling the Risks of Power of Attorney Documents, April 8, webinar — This presentation will provide best practices to use when dealing with these complex legal documents, with special attention paid to the transactions that pose the greatest risks for financial institutions.
- Handling Cash, April 9, webinar — We will cover how to improve cash handling skills, manage cash drawers, identify counterfeit currency, and handle teller drawer outages.
Also, the OBA is proud to promote the recognition of bankers who have devoted 50 or more years of service to the banking industry. All eligible nominees will be honored at the 2026 OBA Convention on May 20 at the OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City. Click here to download a nomination form. If you have any questions, please contact Janis Reeser at 405-424-5252 or janis@oba.com.