Mayor Signs "San Diego Internet Bank Day" For BofI Celebration

SAN DIEGO, August 7, 2000 - Mayor Susan Golding today signed a proclamation declaring Tuesday, August 8, 2000, "San Diego Internet Bank Day," in celebration of the recent opening of Bank of Internet USA (BofI). Headquartered in Del Mar, CA, BofI is one of only a few Internet banks worldwide to offer a full array of banking and lending services completely via the Internet. As a technological hotbed, the city of San Diego is rapidly developing as a leader in the Internet industry.

"San Diego is known Nation-wide as a high-tech leader, and our city has more high-tech employees than ever before," Mayor Susan Golding said. "Bank of Internet USA is a wonderful addition to our technology community. It is my pleasure to proclaim today 'San Diego Internet Bank Day.'"

BofI's "Media Day" celebration and press conference offers special guests and local media a look at what it takes to build an Internet bank, and insight on the impact Internet banking is making on people's lives.

• 10:00 Catered Reception
• 10:15-10:45 Online Presentations by BofI Principals
  • Jerry Englert, Fund Raising and the Inception of the Bank
  • Gary Evans, Privacy & Security
  • Ted Allrich, "Online Investor" for America Online,
    The Power of Commerce and the Internet
  • Michelle Paulus, High Touch Customer Care & Support
• 10:30 Live Online Demonstration of how Internet banking and bill pay services will dramatically save time and money
• 10:45-11:30 BofI tours, principals available for interviews/photos.

Hall of Fame professional baseball player and BofI organizer, Eddie Matthews will be available to sign hats and balls during the celebration.

BofI is an FDIC-insured, full service banking and lending institution, that combines the efficiency and immediacy of the Internet, with local, friendly customer service. State-of-the-art technology delivered via the World Wide Web, offers customers 24 hour account access, up-to-the-minute accuracy, and worldwide ATM availability.