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Program Highlights “Reflections on the Current Economic Climate” Dr. Roger Tutterow,
Professor of Economics Join Dr. Tutterow as he provides a timely overview of
the current national and regional economic environment. Topics will include recent challenges to the
economic expansion, the role of energy prices in consumer price inflation, the
recent tightening in the debt market and its implication for corporate activity
and strategies, shifts in real estate financing, the outlook for monetary and
fiscal policy and the implications of the pending elections for the political
climate both “inside the beltway” and in your community. “Legislative Update”
Elizabeth Chandler, Senior Vice President
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 2008 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. Oh, Fee Income, Where Art
Thou?! Lee Wetherington, Senior Vice President Goldleaf Technologies,
Hahira Though
net margins have declined, banks have historically maintained fee income (as a
percentage of assets) largely due to mortgage services. Now, however, many banks are experiencing and
projecting record declines in mortgage volume and related fee income. How, and from where, will banks generate fee
income in the face of the free-checking, free-billpay, free-everything trend? Will it come from debit cards, ATMs, or any
other consumer service? Will it come
from new corporate services? If so,
which ones? Join us for the answers…so
that you don’t become the “Bank of Constant Sorrow.” “Attracting Business to Brenda
Robbins, Senior Project Manager Community
& Economic Development Georgia
Power, What types of opportunities exist for growing “The Leadership Challenge of Dealing with Paradox” Peter Topping, Ph.D., Associate Professor Leaders in any
organizational context struggle with addressing complex issues. That is clearly the situation for the
financial services industry. Today's
leaders in the banking world must have the competency of effectively dealing
with paradox and ambiguity. Come hear
Dr. Peter Topping offer a framework for utilizing the power of
"both/and" thinking for you and your staff. “View from a
Hearse – Lighten Up!” Bruce Goddard Goddard Funeral Home, Reynolds As a fourth generation
undertaker from Reynolds Georgia, Bruce Goddard has made some interesting observations
about life. Some of those observations
will make you laugh, some will make you cry.
But above all, Bruce will teach you how to truly celebrate life, with
all its quirky imperfections! Schedule of Events
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Registration (3:00 p.m.) Orientation for First-Time
Attendees (5:00 p.m.) Welcome Reception and Dinner
(children invited) Monday, July 14, 2008
General Session Economic Update Legislative Update Group Representative
Meetings and Elections Fee Income Session Optional Activity: Golf Tournament at Ponte Vedra Inn &
Club’s Ocean Course Tuesday, July 15, 2008
General
Session Leadership
Training Session Economic
Development Trends Closing
Speaker – Bruce Goddard Optional
Activity: Volleyball Match on the beach Farewell Festivities: Reception and Farewell Dinner for Bankers and
registered Spouses Children’s Program
An organized children’s program is planned for
Tuesday night, July 15, during the reception and farewell dinner. Details on the program content and cost will
be included in your confirmation packet. 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. For
sports enthusiasts, the conference features the following: Scramble Golf Tournament: Monday,
July 14, 1:00 p.m. – Ponte Vedra Inn & Club’s Ocean Course Co-Chairs: Brad Barber, Commercial
Banking Company, David Beaubien, Citizens
Bank of Volleyball Match: Tuesday, July 15, 2:00 p.m. – On the Beach Co-Chairs: Alan Thomes, Cornerstone Bank, Tim Carter, Bank of |