The Foundation and Republic Bank & Trust
sponsored the first Forum for all banks participating in the Foundation.
Thursday, Nov. 3rd - A cocktail/reception was held at the Brown Hotel in
Louisville
Friday, Nov. 4th - The Advisory Board met for a breakfast buffet and an
update on the SHCPF's success and growth for the past year.
The Forum was then held also at the Brown Hotel. Some of the items
presented and discussed:
- Betsy Cantrell, featured speaker, spoke about the
problems facing the elderly in long term care facilities
- Overview of the Senior Crimestoppers Program by Kay
Joest
- A California nursing home administrator, Jodi Rupp,
discussed how having bank sponsorship has helped her facility. Not
only is the Senior Crimestoppers Program free for the facility, but
all the other benefits that come with sponsorship.
- The 50+ age population and its importance from a
banking perspective.
- Introduction of the "Train the Trainer" Manual and
DVD/video.
- Preview of the new "Time of Your Life" video and
the 2006 Ad Campaign, "Making Wishes Come True".
- New "Wish Comes True" Program announced and one of
the first checks presented to the administrator of a Louisville
facility by Republic Bank & Trust.
After an informative and interesting meeting everyone adjourned to
Churchill Downs for lunch and a fun afternoon of racing.
We want to thank Garry Throckmorton, Senior Vice President, Republic
Bank & Trust for all of his help and for being such a great host.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE OCTOBER 2006 FORUM IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
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