Mid-Atlantic School of Banking Class Officers Portal

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Congratulations on your election as a class officer of the Mid-Atlantic School of Banking (MASB).  Please use this site as a planning resource for class events, gifts, communication and more.  Please also use each other as a resource - upperclassmen are always willing to assist.  Please contact Kristen Reid with questions.

Class Officer Descriptions

President

  • As president, you will be responsible for organizing the team to accomplish tasks. You are also responsible for serving as the liaison between the associations and your class while school is in session. During your weeks at school, you keep the class informed of upcoming events, changes in the schedule, etc. It is important to remember that you are the face of your class and they need to hear from you. In between sessions, the president maintains contact with the class with the assistance of the secretary. Past classes have utilized group chat apps and monthly newsletters as a means of staying in contact. Your overall goal is to keep the lines of communication open and the goals on track.

Vice President

  • The vice president serves as the catch-all. With so many things going on at the same time, the vice president has to be ready to act in the capacity of class president in the event the president is either unable to do so or leaves the banking industry. In addition, the vice president assists in the coordination of the charity project, and assists in the coordination of the third year party. Along with the president, the vice president works with volunteers who want to help with class initiatives.

Secretary

  • The secretary is responsible for maintaining the current student roster for your class in conjunction with the associations, handling class correspondence, etc. Past secretaries have also created “get to know your classmates” interviews.

Treasurer

  • The treasurer is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating the class budget. In addition, the treasurer is the primary contact for opening a checking account and keeping track of each receipt and disbursement and reporting this to the other class officers. After all expenses have been paid, the remaining balance will be donated to the class charity.

General Information for All Class Officers

  • Setting Up a Class Bank Account. You are asked not to solicit your banks for additional contributions other than the class dues that are paid by each student (collected by the VBA at the time of registration). 

    • The class treasurer will need to set up a bank account in their name and also include another class officer’s name on the account as well. 
      • The treasurer will open an account at their bank under the Virginia Bankers Association name and EIN. The account address was also the VBA’s so statements go there.
      • Please connect with Suzanne Jenkins at the VBA before setting up your class account – she can provide you with the VBA EIN and will also want to make sure that the VBA receives a copy of the monthly statements. 
  • The Pouring. All class officers are invited to attend The Pouring on Thursday evening during MASB at The Boar’s Head Resort.  Attire is summer dressy (sundresses for women and dress pants and a button-down for men).  Staff members will provide the reception time and details each year.
    • The Pouring is an annual reception for the purposes of networking for MASB Trustees, school faculty, staff, local bank leadership, school class officers and special guests.  
  • Extra Class President Duties. 
    • MASB Trustees Meeting. The class presidents will be invited to attend the fall MASB Trustees meeting.  This typically takes place in October or November in person with a remote option at the VBA Headquarters in Glen Allen, VA. You will receive a direct invitation via email/Outlook.  At this meeting, the presidents will be asked to provide a brief 2-3 minute report on behalf of their class about their resident session experience.  Reports typically include general feedback on instructors, the social itinerary, class communication, and class dynamics and successes.  Attendance at this meeting also allows you to contribute to the discussion about next year’s program.  The meeting discussion is to be kept confidential.
  • Class Communications. The class officers will determine the best way for their class to communicate between resident sessions.  This could be a private Facebook page, a Slack channel, a GroupMe messaging app, etc.  The class secretary will communicate the plan to the rest of the class before the resident session ends their first year and get everyone set up, invited/connected.
  • Third Year Gifts.  When you are in your third year, you will coordinate the selection and purchase of a gift item for each graduating member of the third year class.  For the last several years, this gift has been a diploma frame.  Please see the vendor section below for a suggestion on where to purchase the frames.  Other classes have chosen to provide items with the MASB logo to include padfolios, tailgate chairs, and windbreakers.
  • Third Year Events. 
    • ​Third Year Party. There are two major events that the third year class will be responsible for planning. The third year party is the largest, most expensive event. In the months leading into the third year resident session, the third year class officers will be responsible for working with the rest of their class and potentially a social committee of their peers to plan and host a third year party for all MASB students.  Work with your entire class on deciding whether you want a theme, decorations, party favors, musical entertainment, food and beverage, and more.  Coordinating the location, set up, and clean up are all part of your to-do list and you will work with the staff to make sure they are in the loop. 
      • It is very helpful to delegate some of this responsibility by organizing a social committee. This committee can assist with most aspects of the party. The dues and donations (please do not solicit your bank for donations) are used to cover this expense because there is no cover charge for the party. 
    • Third Year Class Charity/Community Service Event. The second major event is the third year class charity/community service event. The third year started selecting a local organization to support back in the early 2000s as a way to give back to the community that provides so much support to our program.  Each year the third year class officers, with input from their classmates, choose a local organization to support financially or through the contribution of donated items.  In the past, classes have stuffed bookbags with school supplies for the local YMCA, others have organized bowling tournaments for all MASB students to raise money for a financial contribution to the cause, and others have asked for donations of certain items on the organization’s wish list. It is completely up to your class how you structure any fundraising or donation requests and which organization you choose to support.  

Second Year Items of Note/Responsibilities 

  • Attend the Pouring
  • Choose Your Charity and Begin Talking about the Charity Event and Third Year Party
  • Establish Committees to Help with Charity Event and Party (optional but highly recommended)
  • Class President Will be Asked to Send a Monthly Communication to the Class (Template will be Provided)
  • Class President May be Asked to Speak at Convocation

Third Year Items of Note/Responsibilities 

  • See the Third Year Events Section Above Under the “General Information for All Class Officers” dropdown for more information on the third year class party and charity/community service event.
  • Attend the Pouring
  • Plan and Host Charity Event
  • Plan and Host Third Year Party
  • Purchase a Parting Gift for the Third Year Class
  • Class President May be Asked to Speak at Convocation
  • Class President Required to Speak at Graduation
  • Class President Will be Asked to Send a Monthly Communication to the Class (Template will be Provided)

Class Officer Contact Information

Co-President: Joanna Barbee
Shore United Bank

Co-President: Jennifer Huffman
Atlantic Union Bank

Vice President: Blake Shaw
Benchmark Community Bank

Secretary: Marisa Farmer
New Peoples Bank

Treasurer: Jacob Avellanet
C&F Bank

Class Email Lists

An Excel spreadsheet can be accessed here (each class has a tab with the current email list).

Vendor Suggestions 

Diploma Frames:

Church Hill Classics

Diploma Frame Example

DJ Greg G: 804-400-6148; hiredj7below@yahoo.com

Kardinal Hall: Chrissy Hunt; 434-989-1017; events@kardinalhall.com

Random Row: Private Inquiry form here.

Budget Template

Bank School Budget to Actual EXAMPLE

MASB Graphics 

Use the MASB seal graphic below when you are ordering any MASB logo gift items. If you need a different format of the logo other than the JPEG below, please email Monica McDearmon.

MASB Logo - jpeg