Georgia Bankers Association
50th Annual Leadership Conference
July 11-13, 2010
Amelia Island Plantation
Amelia Island, Florida

 

Program Highlights


 

Economic Update
Donald Ratajczak, Ph. D., Consulting Economist
Morgan Keegan and Company, Atlanta
 The Great Recession was indeed unusual. But a recovery is beginning and now we are suffering regulatory "lock down".  Join Dr. Donald Ratajczak as he reviews the current economic outlook and financial markets including his forecast on inflation and interest rates.

Legislative Update
Elizabeth Chandler, Senior Vice President
Georgia Bankers Association, Atlanta
GBA’s own Elizabeth Chandler will bring you up to date on the latest state and federal issues affecting the banking industry today as well as the results of the 2010 legislative session.  The GBA follows many issues at both the state and federal level that are of interest to a cross-section of bankers.  This update will also reinforce the importance of your being politically involved on behalf of your industry.

“Culture Shock”:  An Interactive Forum for Bank Leaders Today
Darron Burnette
Community/Regional Exec III
Sea Island Bank, Statesboro

Debra Shine, President
D. Shine and Associates, Dahlonega
Has the external economic “climate” had an effect on the internal “culture” of your organization?  Absolutely!  Join Darron and Debra for a spirited discussion as they take a candid look at how current conditions continue to impact workforce ethics, sales, service, operations, morale and productivity. Learn how creative leadership can and must leverage these challenges for the greater long term good.  Come prepared to participate and gain knowledge on this timely topic that can help both you AND your bank be successful.

Regulatory Update:  An Interview with Regulators
Steve Powell, Moderator
Steve H. Powell & Company, Statesboro
Join Steve Powell as he interviews representatives from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve Bank and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.  Bring your questions and concerns.

What’s Next?
Charles E. “Gus” Whalen, Chairman
Warren Featherbone Company, Gainesville
In its 126-year history, Warren companies have been active in manufacturing, agriculture, publishing, philanthropy, and banking.  Gus will address “What’s Next?” as he paints a larger picture of corporate transformation that includes adapting to change, innovation, and investment in people. He will illustrate that the future of organizations – including ours – is determined by our DNA – who we are, and not just what we’ve always done.  With the dramatic changes in the financial services industry impacting our evolution, it couldn’t hurt to have an enlightened glimpse of “What’s Next” for us all.

 

Schedule of Events

Sunday, July 11, 2010
Registration (3:00 p.m.)
Orientation for First-Time Attendees (5:00 p.m.)
Welcome Reception and Dinner (children invited)

Monday, July 12, 2010
General Session

  • Economic Update

  • Legislative Update

  • Roundtable Discussions/Leadership Training
     

Optional Networking Activity 

 

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
General Session

  • Interview with the Regulators

  • Legislative Update

  • Group Representative Meetings and Elections

  • Closing Speaker – Gus Whalen
     

Optional Networking Activity

Farewell Reception and Dinner


In addition to a challenging program, the Leadership Conference also gives Leadership GBA members an opportunity to develop new friendships and rekindle old ones among your colleagues.

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