November 2019
HCI Monthly News & Updates
Happy Thanksgiving
Message from our Board Chair

This time of year moves so fast we really need to stop and recognize a few holidays. Thank you to our Veterans who have served and to our current military who are fighting for our freedoms so we can do what we do. As we approach Thanksgiving, I give thanks for my family, both past and present who made me who I am, and I give thanks for my faith. No matter what time of year it is, I desire to live a life of gratitude. 

Blessings to you and your families.


Melanie Davis, CBCD
Farmers Savings Bank & Trust
Vinton, IA

IT'S TIME TO SIGN UP TO ATTEND PEER GROUP

We are looking forward to seeing you at the 2020 Peer Group Conference Independence, Missouri
February 24 - 28, 2020

  • BANKS ONLY - This is a conference for Community Banks only - No credit unions, chambers of commerce, alumni associations and so on - just community banks and our tour and travel partners!
  • NO COMPETITORS - HCI Banks are all non-competitive banks from different geographic regions - no banks within 10 miles of each other
  • NETWORKING - You’ll love sharing experiences and ideas with other bank club directors - You are not alone!
  • EDUCATION - You’ll enjoy banker-specific educational programming including the Certified Bank Club Director (CBCD) program
  • GUARANTEED BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS - You’re guaranteed to have a scheduled business appointment with every partner in attendance
  • PREFERRED TOUR OPERATORS - You’ll meet a select group of Preferred Tour Operators (PTOs) who have met stringent membership qualifications and are among the finest in the country

ChinaPlus Tours
Collette
CTN Travels
Globus Family of Brands
Hospitality Tours
Islands in the Sun Cruises & Tours
Mayflower Cruises & Tours
Ozarks’ Kirkwood Tour & Travel

Sign up today! The deadline for the $200 rebate has been extended to December 1. Don't miss your chance to save!!

Check out the Pre FAM Tour schedule and make plans to be a part of the fun!
HOT TIP OF THE MONTH!

The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but they may not always feel as magical as they did when we were kids. Sometimes this is due to the time we spend with difficult people (read "family") during the holidays. If this causes anxiety for you, check out the helpful suggestions that Dr. Ivan Muslin presented at the 2015 Peer Group conference: Dealing with Difficult People.

His suggestions are just as helpful at home as they are at the office. Restore some magic to this holiday season, and perhaps you can begin to restore some relationships as well.
Partner Profile
Motion Picture Licensing Corporation
Now Playing: Movies in Your Bank Club
Is your Club in Compliance with the U.S. Copyright Act?

Your Heritage Club maybe one of many that enjoys movie showings as a fun and affordable member benefit. Some Club Directors are unaware that showing movies within a bank club requires a public performance license in accordance with the US Copyright Act. MPLC is an independent copyright licensing vendor exclusively authorized by motion picture studios and producers to issue the Umbrella License®. The Umbrella License is an annual public performance license that allows for unlimited exhibitions of movies and other audiovisual programs within your Heritage Club. Heritage Clubs International has secured special, reduced pricing for our members in order to encourage copyright compliance and promote the wide range of programs available when your club obtains an Umbrella License.
 
MPLC Umbrella License Fee
Heritage Clubs International Members – $315
 
Once licensed, an unlimited number of movies can be shown. Movies can be obtained by any legal means whether rented, purchased, or borrowed.

FAQs
  • The Umbrella license is location specific. Each club branch requires its own license unless all exhibitions are being held in the same location. 
  • The Umbrella license is for non-theatrical venues and exhibitions. The license does not cover showings held in a commercial movie theater. (Licensing for theatrical venues should be discussed with the theater directly).
  • The Umbrella license does not apply to motorcoach exhibitions. This requires a license but most often the coach/line will already have its own license in place. 
  • Content available through online streaming or download services such as Netflix, Hulu, or iTunes are subject to copyright control and require a public performance license just as a DVD does.
  • Promotion Guidelines:
  1. Licensees are able to promote exhibitions inside the licensed facility and through direct correspondence to authorized viewers such as through email or US Mail. When promoting exhibitions to authorized viewers, you may include the title, character names, or rightsholder name.
  2. Please note that limitations apply when promoting exhibitions in any other manner. If you plan to promote exhibitions to authorized viewers on websites or via your social media account, please note that you MAY NOT use the title, character names, or rightsholder name. You can mention that you are holding a movie event for the loyalty members, but they would need to contact a bank representative for more details.  

To purchase an Umbrella License, sent the completed application to Susan Chiappetta at schiappetta@mplc.com. Direct questions to Susan at (800) 462-8855 x3021.