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In This Issue…
- OBA Washington Visit registration open
- ABA Emerging Leader Awards application portal closes June 26
- OBA Book Club announces summer selection
- OBA education corner …
OBA Washington Visit registration open
The 2026 OBA’s Annual Washington Visit has been scheduled for Sept. 20-22 and the hotel will be the Mayflower.
Meetings with regulatory agencies and the Oklahoma delegation on Capitol Hill will take place during this premier event on the OBA’s calendar … one we encourage as many as possible to attend.
Registration information is live on our website, but you can also download the registration and information form, and get more info on the hotel, by clicking here (.pdf). Click here to access the hotel reservation link.
If you have any questions, contact Megan McGuire at the OBA.
ABA Emerging Leader Awards application portal closes June 26
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 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.
OBA education corner …
Congratulations to the Oklahoma Sooners baseball team and their 2026 Men’s College World Series championship win. It was a thrilling to watch — even for those of us who bleed orange.
Check out the OBA’s current education offerings:
- Flood Insurance Overview, July 2, webinar — Flood insurance compliance remains a persistent challenge, as reflected in examination findings and civil money penalties issued by regulatory agencies.
- Processing Garnishments on Accounts Containing Federal Benefits Payments, July 8, webinar — This webinar provides participants with the federal rules that are applicable when processing garnishments on deposit accounts receiving federal benefit payments.
- 2026 Opening New Accounts, Documentation & Compliance Seminars, Aug. 12-Tulsa; Aug. 13-Oklahoma City — Unfortunately, new account personnel are too often trained “on the job,” which results in an environment of potential vulnerability and unnecessary losses for the bank. This full-day program is one of the country’s most comprehensive seminars on opening deposit accounts.