Program Expectations
Maryland Bankers Association 2023-2024 Emerging Leaders “Champion” Program
Providing Growth Opportunities through Education, Networking, and Leadership Development
Providing Growth Opportunities through Education, Networking, and Leadership Development
Program Expectations
October 2023 – October 2024
Mission: By actively engaging the next generation of leaders, MBA’s Emerging Leaders “Champion” Program will proactively support a broader, more diverse group of leaders that can make better decisions due to their heightened engagement with the organization and a more developed understanding of the Maryland banking industry, its leaders, and the Association that serves it.
The program is set to begin in fall 2023 and conclude in fall 2024, with required participation throughout the year (approximately seven “anchor” meetings in total). See below for more information.
Meetings will take place in person at varying locations. Participation requires some in-state travel and two overnight meetings. Some structured preparation or activities “on your own” are required.
Breakdown of program components and expectations:
Attend Emerging Leaders Anchor Meetings: Approximately seven specialized “anchor” meetings for the Emerging Leaders on relevant banking and leadership topics are held throughout the year. In-person attendance is expected. Meetings will be highly interactive and are designed to foster a robust dialogue between guest speakers and the class. Objective: To build lasting connections with the Emerging Leaders class and learn from guest experts on advocacy, thought leadership, career advancement, and trending industry topics. Networking opportunities are provided at each event.
Attend “Learn About MBA Day” (October 2023): The Emerging Leaders “Champion” Program will kick off with a “Learn about MBA Day”. This session will be held in Annapolis, Maryland. The program will consist of meeting the MBA staff, including MBA’s President & CEO, Ramon Looby. A representative of each MBA department will speak briefly about their role and the responsibilities of their division. The group will then head to the Maryland General Assembly buildings for listening sessions on Maryland state politics. Topping off the day is a networking session and a sail around Annapolis. Objective: To increase each individual banker’s understanding and knowledge of the structure and governance of the state and the MBA, and gain a comprehensive overview of the MBA’s valuable benefits, including programs, services, and legislative advocacy.
Attend one MBA government relations event (October 2023 – October 2024): Participants in the Emerging Leaders “Champion” Program are required to attend one MBA government relations event. Objective: To increase bankers’ understanding of the state and federal legislative process and increase their ability to actively support and defend the Maryland banking industry.
Qualifying advocacy events include:
Attend one MBA professional development event (October 2023 – October 2024): Participants in the Emerging Leaders “Champion” Program are required to attend one MBA professional development event. Objective: To further expose "Champions" to the Maryland banking industry and banking leaders across the state. In addition, "Champions" will benefit from these unique, Maryland-focused educational opportunities.
Qualifying events include:
Organize and participate in a philanthropic or community service project (October 2023 – October 2024): The Emerging Leaders “Champion” Program class will be required to organize and execute a philanthropic or community service project. The project should bring value to the participants, to their institutions, and to the community. While the Emerging Leaders class self-selects their group project, the project and related completion deadlines are subject to MBA approval. Objective: To foster teamwork and leadership opportunities for EL "Champions". The philanthropic or community service project is intended to highlight the collaborative, positive results Maryland’s Emerging Leaders can achieve.
Additional, optional meetings and professional development opportunities are provided (October 2023 – October 2024): In addition to the above listed Emerging Leaders program components, additional optional events and professional development opportunities are provided throughout the year. Objective: To further expose "Champions" to the Maryland banking industry and bank thought leaders across the state, through focused educational and networking opportunities. Some of these opportunities include:
Emerging Leaders Program Closing Reception and Graduation (October 2024): The MBA leadership will host an Emerging Leaders “Champion” graduation event at the close of the year-long program in Ocean City, MD. Emerging Leaders, MBA leadership, and nominating bank representatives will be invited. Objective: This event will celebrate the class’s accomplishments, the completion of the year-long program, and the start of lasting relationships with other emerging leader alumni and the MBA.
October 2023 – October 2024
Mission: By actively engaging the next generation of leaders, MBA’s Emerging Leaders “Champion” Program will proactively support a broader, more diverse group of leaders that can make better decisions due to their heightened engagement with the organization and a more developed understanding of the Maryland banking industry, its leaders, and the Association that serves it.
The program is set to begin in fall 2023 and conclude in fall 2024, with required participation throughout the year (approximately seven “anchor” meetings in total). See below for more information.
Meetings will take place in person at varying locations. Participation requires some in-state travel and two overnight meetings. Some structured preparation or activities “on your own” are required.
Breakdown of program components and expectations:
Attend Emerging Leaders Anchor Meetings: Approximately seven specialized “anchor” meetings for the Emerging Leaders on relevant banking and leadership topics are held throughout the year. In-person attendance is expected. Meetings will be highly interactive and are designed to foster a robust dialogue between guest speakers and the class. Objective: To build lasting connections with the Emerging Leaders class and learn from guest experts on advocacy, thought leadership, career advancement, and trending industry topics. Networking opportunities are provided at each event.
Attend “Learn About MBA Day” (October 2023): The Emerging Leaders “Champion” Program will kick off with a “Learn about MBA Day”. This session will be held in Annapolis, Maryland. The program will consist of meeting the MBA staff, including MBA’s President & CEO, Ramon Looby. A representative of each MBA department will speak briefly about their role and the responsibilities of their division. The group will then head to the Maryland General Assembly buildings for listening sessions on Maryland state politics. Topping off the day is a networking session and a sail around Annapolis. Objective: To increase each individual banker’s understanding and knowledge of the structure and governance of the state and the MBA, and gain a comprehensive overview of the MBA’s valuable benefits, including programs, services, and legislative advocacy.
Attend one MBA government relations event (October 2023 – October 2024): Participants in the Emerging Leaders “Champion” Program are required to attend one MBA government relations event. Objective: To increase bankers’ understanding of the state and federal legislative process and increase their ability to actively support and defend the Maryland banking industry.
Qualifying advocacy events include:
- MBA Day in Annapolis (Spring 2024)
- ICBA/MBA Washington Policy Summit (Spring 2024)
- ABA/MBA Government Relations Summit (Spring 2024)
- Take your Lawmaker to Work (August 1-31, 2024)
Attend one MBA professional development event (October 2023 – October 2024): Participants in the Emerging Leaders “Champion” Program are required to attend one MBA professional development event. Objective: To further expose "Champions" to the Maryland banking industry and banking leaders across the state. In addition, "Champions" will benefit from these unique, Maryland-focused educational opportunities.
Qualifying events include:
- MBA’s CFO & Financial Management Forum (November 5-7, 2023)
- MBA’s “First Friday” Economic Outlook Forum (January 5, 2024)
- MBA’s Council of Professional Women in Banking & Finance Annual Conference (May 2, 2024)
- MBA’s Bankers Challenge (October 2024)
Organize and participate in a philanthropic or community service project (October 2023 – October 2024): The Emerging Leaders “Champion” Program class will be required to organize and execute a philanthropic or community service project. The project should bring value to the participants, to their institutions, and to the community. While the Emerging Leaders class self-selects their group project, the project and related completion deadlines are subject to MBA approval. Objective: To foster teamwork and leadership opportunities for EL "Champions". The philanthropic or community service project is intended to highlight the collaborative, positive results Maryland’s Emerging Leaders can achieve.
Additional, optional meetings and professional development opportunities are provided (October 2023 – October 2024): In addition to the above listed Emerging Leaders program components, additional optional events and professional development opportunities are provided throughout the year. Objective: To further expose "Champions" to the Maryland banking industry and bank thought leaders across the state, through focused educational and networking opportunities. Some of these opportunities include:
- Spring 2024 – MBA Inside the Circle Conference Call (complimentary)
Emerging Leaders Program Closing Reception and Graduation (October 2024): The MBA leadership will host an Emerging Leaders “Champion” graduation event at the close of the year-long program in Ocean City, MD. Emerging Leaders, MBA leadership, and nominating bank representatives will be invited. Objective: This event will celebrate the class’s accomplishments, the completion of the year-long program, and the start of lasting relationships with other emerging leader alumni and the MBA.
