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December 2014

It's Your Last Chance to Save on Georgia Banking School Tuition. Act Now!

The annual early registration special available to First-Year students who register for Georgia Banking School will expire Jan. 16. Register before then to receive a $125 discount on tuition. You don’t want to miss this unmatched opportunity to prepare yourself for success in the banking industry. Here’s what one recent Banking School graduate had a to say about the program:

The Georgia Banking School is an excellent experience. I would highly recommend the program for any Georgia bankers who wants to expand their banking knowledge and develop lifelong professional and personal friendships. Darren Ellis, AVP/Credit Administration, HeritageBank of the South, Valdosta and 2014 Georgia Banking School Honor Graduate

Click here to register online today and save. For more details or to register by phone, please call GBA’s Kathy Friestad at 404.420.2024.

Learn About the Importance of Networking at Women in Banking Conference

In today’s busy world, your network can truly be a large part of your net worth. Join Cynthia Good, CEO and Founder of Little PINK Book, Atlanta as she shares how successful women leaders tap into their own authenticity, purpose and caring to build relationships and thrive. GBA’s Women in Banking Conference will be held on Jan. 29-30, 2015, at the Federal Reserve Bank, Atlanta. See the full brochure here. GBA has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn, Atlanta Midtownfor the nightly rate of $199. This rate will be available two days prior and two days after the conference dates, depending on hotel availability. The cut-off date for the special rate is Jan. 5, 2015. To reserve a room, please call the hotel at 404.524.4006. Be sure to mention that you are with the Georgia Bankers Association to get the special group rate. Click here to register online. With questions about the conference, contact GBA’s Susie McGehee at 404.420.2010 or Kathy Friestad at 404.420.2024.

Two Dates Set for Upcoming Community Bank
& Directors' Capital Markets Workshop

The Georgia Bankers Association and CBA of Georgia, in partnership with FDIC’s Atlanta Regional Office is pleased to announce two dates and locations for 2015 Community Bankers & Directors’ Capital Markets Workshop. The agenda at each workshop will focus on Capital Markets topics and include discussions of the Revised Regulatory Capital Requirements, Investment Portfolio Management, and Interest Rate Risk. The Workshop is an interactive, one-day event, and will be held in two convenient locations: Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Georgian Club in Atlanta and Thursday, Jan. 29 at Idle Hour Country Club in Macon. To learn more and register for a specific workshop, click the appropriate link: More about the Atlanta Workshop. More about the Macon Workshop. Please contact Susie McGehee, 404.420.2010 with questions.

IRA: The Basics

Feb. 11
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Brickyard Golf Club, Macon
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HMDA/CRA Workshop + Fair Lending

Feb. 12
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Brickyard Golf Club, Macon
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Analyzing Financial Statements

Feb. 26
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Brickyard Golf Club, Macon
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GBA Webinars for December 2014

Dec. 8	*Writing High-Impact Executive Summaries*
Dec. 9	*Scripting the New Account Interview for Compliance*
Dec. 10	*What if Employee Engagement Actually Mattered?*
Dec. 11	*BSA Red Flags for Money Laundering*
Dec. 11	*Establishing an Enterprise Risk Management Program*
Dec. 15	*Excel Explained: Internal Control*
Dec. 16	*IRS Information Reporting: What You Need to Know About the Rules and Forms*
Dec. 17	*BSA for the Frontline*
Dec. 17	*Using Business Tax Returns to Analyze Lending Requests*
Dec. 18	*Opening Deposit Accounts: Types of ID*
Dec. 18	*ALERT! New W-8BEN, W-8BENE and W-9*

ABA Instructor-led Courses

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ABA Self-Paced Courses

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ABA Diplomas and Certificates

Certificates build the skills necessary for a specific position in the bank and can be taken entirely online as a certificate curriculum. Diplomas, which take longer to complete, provide broader and more in-depth coverage of banking as a profession. The programs are continually reevaluated and refined to reflect the current needs of bankers in their jobs today and changes in the industry. View all available ABA Certificates and Diplomas...

Legislative/Economic Forum and Legislative Reception

The Georgian Terrace and

The Fabulous Fox Theatre,

Atlanta

Jan. 14, 2015