Associate Member Referral Drive

Help OBA grow its Associate Membership and earn a $100 Amazon gift card!
​Associate members are important partners of the Oregon Bankers Association.  We strive to include all companies that are providing valued products and services to our member banks.  As members, these companies receive benefits such as access to association events at member rates, publications like Banking Matters magazine, opportunities to present at OBA peer groups, access to the OBA Office Depot Program, and much more.  And perhaps most important, companies that join OBA demonstrate their commitment to the Oregon banking community.

How it works:

For every approved Associate Member application OBA receives with you listed as the referral source that is subsequently approved by the OBA Board of Directores, you will receive a $100 electronic Amazon gift card.

How to get started:

  1. Identify vendors at your bank, particularly those you personally work with, who would be good candidates for OBA Associate Membership. Good candidates in the simplest terms are companies that provide quality products or services to banks and who would have the resources to invest $1,000 per year in membership.

  2. Compare these vendors to OBA's current list of Associate Members. Click here to view our Associate Member list (page will open in new tab).
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  3. The next step is to reach out to each vendor and encourage them to join the OBA. Provide OBA's membership application and ensure that they list you as the referral source on the application. Your best bet is to insert your information directly on the form. Below you'll find what you need to communicate to your vendors.

Questions About Our Referral Drive?

Lori Kaliher
Executive Vice President & COO
(503) 576-4108
lkaliher@oregonbankers.com

Sample Message:

Email Attachments:
NOTE:  Please customize this message and include the attachments at right. Do not distribute/share a link to this webpage with the prospective member.
Dear <Name>,
 
As a partner doing business with us, I’d like to see <Company> join the Oregon Bankers Association as an Associate Member.  It is a great way to demonstrate your commitment to the Oregon banking community. 
 
I also believe you will find value in OBA membership.  You will be listed as a partner of the industry and receive benefits like access to OBA events at member rates, OBA’s quarterly magazine, and much more.  Check out the attached brochure describing all the perks of OBA Associate Membership.
 
Also attached is an Associate Membership application.  Once received, the OBA board of directors will review and approve your application. You will then be notified and invoiced.  On the application you will notice spaces for you to list references.  I am more than happy to serve as a positive reference for you.
 
I know many banks doing business in Oregon look to the OBA’s list of Associate Members when considering new vendor relationships.  It would be good to see you on the list and engaged in OBA!
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.  You are also welcome to contact Lori Kaliher at the OBA at (503) 576-4108 or lkaliher@oregonbankers.com.
 
Best regards,

<Your Name>