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Congratulations to recent graduates of the Bankers Trust Youth Boards in Des Moines and Ames! These Youth Board members participated in a 9-month scholarship program focused on financial literacy, networking and exposure to the banking industry. Bankers Trust team members are proud of these outstanding students and thankful for their many contributions and insights they shared throughout the year. We know great things are ahead in their future studies and careers!

Our latest episode of the Community Difference Makers podcast features Alex McCarty, Principal Charity Classic Tournament Director, and host Emily Abbas. Listen as Alex shares how the Principal Charity Classic not only brings world class professional golf to Des Moines but how it also raises millions of dollars for Iowa’s children’s charities. He also shares more about the nonprofits and children the tournament impacts, the economic impact the tournament has on the region, some fun tournament memories and how you can attend or volunteer. Kick off the summer with us at the Principal Charity Classic May 29 through June 2 at Wakonda Club! https://lnkd.in/gWHk6rRs  

With an increase in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and spoofing technology, phone scams are more sophisticated and prevalent than ever. Staying educated on the different types of common phone scams plays a crucial role in your ability to protect yourself against fraud. Learn how to protect yourself against phone scams in our recent Education Center article.  https://lnkd.in/g7Ydxm7d

Attend the Des Moines Business Record's Power Breakfast on May 16 to learn from top leaders about how they are preparing themselves and leading their teams through continued change and disruption. We're sponsoring this important event and hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gm_Pj5Mm

Life after graduation can bring a new wave of opportunities and responsibilities your way. Once you receive your degree and embark on post-graduate life, you may realize you have several questions related to handling your finances. Check out this week’s Education Center article where we answer some of the most common questions and outline key tips you can implement to help you make the most of this exciting new chapter. https://lnkd.in/g7QqbbCn

Our Go Green committee, whose mission is to provide practical guidance to help Bankers Trust integrate sustainable practices into its culture, has been busy this Earth Month. From partnering with Polk County Conservation on a tree restoration project in Strasser Woods to an upcoming Trash Bash volunteer outing, our team members love opportunities to get outside and make a difference in our community!

In addition to the two individual Employee Volunteer Award winners we shared this week, Bankers Trust recently recognized the bank’s DEI Committee with the 2023 Teamwork Impact Award. The DEI Committee was recognized for their ongoing partnership with Catholic Charities Diocese of Des Moines' refugee resettlement program. The committee regularly assists with apartment set-ups and teaches financial literacy classes to refugees as they join our community. Each Employee Volunteer Award winner was able to direct a $2,500 donation to the nonprofit of his or her choice. The DEI Committee chose Catholic Charities to receive their donation. Thank you for your contributions, DEI Committee! 2023 DEI Committee members are pictured with Don Coffin, CEO and President. 

Bankers Trust will never call or text you asking for your personal information. If you receive a text message that appears to be from Bankers Trust and is asking you to verify a transaction on your account by clicking on a link, do not reply to the text, click the link or provide your online banking credentials. Learn how text message scams work, how to protect yourself and what to do if you think you’ve been targeted: https://lnkd.in/g9s4bdfB

Cole McClelland, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager, received the bank’s 2023 Community Development Award during our recent Employee Volunteer Awards for his dedication to improving our community by helping make affordable homeownership a reality for Central Iowa residents.  Cole is on the boards of Polk County Housing Trust Fund, HOME, Inc., and Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC), and plays a big role in helping the bank maintain an outstanding CRA rating through his work on our Commercial Real Estate team. In 2023, Cole was president of the Polk County Housing Trust Fund board, which allocated millions of dollars to create 450 new housing units in Polk County, 152 of which will be for people earning 30% of our median income. Each Employee Volunteer Award winner was able to direct a $2,500 donation to the nonprofit of his or her choice. Cole chose Polk County Housing Trust Fund to receive his donation. Thank you for your contributions, Cole! Cole is pictured with Don Coffin, Bankers Trust CEO and President.

Our latest episode of the Community Difference Makers podcast features Sophia Ahmad, Vice President of Philanthropy of the WesleyLife Foundation and host Emily Abbas. Listen as Sophia shares the important work WesleyLife is doing to support the independence, health and well-being of older adults wherever they call home. She also shares more about the WesleyLife Foundation, an exciting update on their recent Meals on Wheels capital campaign, how you can how you can support aging adults in need, and more. https://lnkd.in/gWHk6rRs