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In This Issue…
- From Adrian’s desk …
- FDIC, OCC release CRA exam schedules for last quarters of fiscal year
- First Friday Fraud Forum on tap this week; MAFIA meeting scheduled
- OBA Book Club announces summer selection
- United Way Emerging Leaders hosts networking opportunity for young professionals
- ABA accepting nominations for Emerging Leaders Awards
- OBA education corner …
From Adrian’s desk …
By Adrian Beverage
OBA President & CEO
Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to our bankers this week!
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In a bit of a shocker, Oklahoma governor candidate Mike Mazzei received an endorsement from President Trump over the weekend. This comes on the heels of a poll commissioned by NonDoc that showed the former state senator leading the field – a similarly surprising result.
It’s shaping up to be one of the more fascinating elections in Oklahoma history!
We’re still a couple weeks away from the primary, but whomever is your choice, please get out to vote.
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It was a rough weekend all around to be a Nebraska fan. The softballers saw their run ended by Texas in the College World Series. Jordy (Bahl) Frahm had a home run, a no-hitter and a 1-0 lead going into the sixth inning before it all fell apart. The baseballers, meanwhile, couldn’t solve the puzzle that was Ole Miss, losing to them twice in the Lincoln Regional.
So, now I’m on to Major League Baseball, I guess. Let’s see how the Cubbies are doing … what’s that? … a 10-game losing streak?!
When does college football start?
FDIC, OCC release CRA exam schedules for last quarters of fiscal year
The FDIC has released the schedules for Community Reinvestment Act examinations to be conducted in the third and fourth quarters of the year, while the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released its schedule of CRA evaluations for Q3.
The OCC said while it typically releases schedules for two quarters, “updates to CRA evaluation scheduling for community banks and the implementation of supervisory strategy process reforms constrain the agency’s ability to do so at this time.”
First Friday Fraud Forum on tap this week; MAFIA meeting scheduled
The First Friday of each month OBA hosts a virtual fraud meeting for its member banks. The June meeting will be held 10-11 a.m. this coming Friday, June 5. Click this link to join the call on Zoom. Dial-in information for those on telephone is 1-346-248-7799. The passcode for both is 979476.
In other fraud-related news, the OBA will host an IS MAFIA meeting on Friday, June 12 in the OBA’s Harris Event Center starting at 9:00 am. This meeting is for financial institutions in the state of Oklahoma to network and discuss cybersecurity issues affecting our industry. A completed non-disclosure agreement is required before attending. The form can be found here and can be submitted to Cherry Wilson, with The Bankers Bank, prior to the meeting, or you can bring the completed form to the meeting. RSVP is not required.
Please join us as our moderator extraordinaire Jeff Story, The Bankers Bank will be discussing Stupid AI Tricks: Practical Ways Banks Are Actually Using Artificial Intelligence.
This presentation takes its inspiration from David Letterman’s beloved Stupid Human Tricks segment, reframing AI not as a futuristic buzzword but as a collection of genuinely useful tools that community banks can deploy right now. Each use case covered will be grounded in the principle that AI serves as a co-pilot, not a replacement — the human still makes the call, but AI surfaces the signal faster and reduces the grunt work. We will also tackle the guardrails that matter most to Oklahoma community bankers: model governance, data privacy, and the regulatory expectations examiners are already beginning to probe.
OBA Book Club announces summer selection
The OBA Book Club has announced its next book selection: “Atomic Habits” by James Clear.
This bestselling book explores how small, consistent changes can lead to remarkable personal and professional growth over time. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, “Atomic Habits” offers insights into building good habits, breaking unproductive ones and creating systems that support long-term success.
If the book interests you, read along and join the 30-minute Zoom discussion that will take place later this summer.
To get involved, please email Joan Anderson, and she will add you to the Book Club Roster.
United Way Emerging Leaders hosts networking opportunity for young professionals
The United Way of Central Oklahoma’s Emerging Leaders is hosting a networking opportunity for numerous young professionals’ groups across the metro from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 at Chicken N Pickle!
If you are interested in attending, to represent your bank and the OBA, as well as to expand your network, sign up through this link!
ABA accepting nominations for Emerging Leader Awards
The ABA has opened up nominations for its Emerging Leader Awards, to be recognized at the 2026 ABA Convention later this year.
If your bank has a candidate, please review the information below and click here for additional details and the nomination form.
The ABA Emerging Leader Awards honor the next generation of bank leaders who demonstrate excellence, integrity and service to their bank, industry and community. Recognizing and investing in future leadership is essential to the strength of our industry, as today’s emerging leaders are tomorrow’s decision-makers.
These awards celebrate forward-thinking, adaptable and innovative bankers who motivate others and drive meaningful progress at their institutions.
Emerging leaders are defined by their initiative, growth mindset and commitment to their bank’s success. They actively expand their skills, strengthen their institutions and make a lasting impact in the industry and the communities they serve.
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your achievements and receive industry recognition.
Application portal will close June 26.
OBA education corner …
Last week, we said in this space it soon would just be “plain hot.” Well, soon is here, we guess. Maybe it’s just an early super-warm stretch, or maybe it’s the beginning of a scorcher summer. Either way, in the meantime, make sure to keep up with what’s happening on the continuing education front, including the following:
- Bi-Monthly Compliance Briefing – June, June 9, webinar — A bi-monthly update to help you keep up with changes and deadlines in the compliance area in a quick and easy format.
- OFAC in Focus: Elevating Your Program Beyond the Basics, June 9, webinar — OFAC sanctions compliance requirements are evolving and understanding key requirements is critical to avoiding regulatory risk.
- You’ve Been Served: Best Practices in Processing Subpoenas, June 10, webinar — This webinar will walk attendees through best practices and key warning signs to watch for when handling the different legal documents served to financial institutions.
- Red Flags for Money Laundering and Fraud for Staff, June 11, webinar — Your staff serves as the front line, helping protect your institution from being exploited for money-laundering activities.
- Coaching EQ: Developing Emotionally Intelligent Leaders & Teams, June 16, webinar — In this session, we’ll explore how we can champion EQ development through coaching strategies, talent management initiatives and everyday interactions.
- FCRA Compliance, June 17, webinar — This informative webinar will cover the basics of proper credit reporting and how best to respond to consumer credit reporting disputes.
- 2026 Fair Lending All-Day Live Streaming, June 17, webinar — An in-depth, detailed discussion of all things fair lending: what are the more recent developments? Where does our risk lie? What are the regulators’ expectations?
- Red Flags for Money Laundering and Fraud for Lenders, June 18, webinar — Training designed for lenders and lending staff to help them spot red flags tied to loan fraud and financial crime.