Bank/Thrift CEOs
Georgia Banks Online
Associate Members
Bank Counsel Members
Volunteer Committees
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“One of GBA’s real strengths is the number of bankers who
step forward each year to serve their fellow bankers. In order for us
to ensure geographic, size and operating philosophy diversity, we ask
every member bank to think seriously about volunteering in a leadership
capacity.”
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Congratulations to the following bankers who were elected as Group Secretary during the fall Group Meetings. These bankers will be serving as a resource to GBA’s Community Bankers Committee throughout the year. This committee not only sponsors our annual CEO Conference and the CEO Academy, they also oversee GBA’s entire professional development program. If you or someone in your bank has an idea for an educational program that needs to be offered in your area, please let one of these bankers know. GBA is committed to a Group-level involvement among our members and we encourage your continuing support through your volunteer leaders. Call GBA’s June Somers at (404) 420-2012 if you have questions about GBA’s professional development program.
| Group 1 |
Milton Gray, Citizens Bank, Swainsboro |
| Group 2 | Walter Patten, The Bank of Worth, Sylvester |
| Group 3 | Neil Joiner, Bank of Dooly, Vienna |
| Group 4 | Bruce Bartholomew, McIntosh State Bank, Jackson |
| Group 5 | Bill Daniel, Rockdale National Bank, Conyers |
| Group 6 | Mark Stevens, Colonial Bank, Macon |
| Group 7 | Charles Allgood, Alliance National Bank, Dalton |
| Group 8 | Nick Taylor, The Blackshear Bank |
| Group 9 | Eddie Ariail, Habersham Bank, Clarkesville |
| Group 10 | Victor Parker, Citizens Bank, Warrenton |
Volunteer – We
Need You!
GBA
Chairman-elect, E.J. “Jud” Vann, IV,
President of Planters &
Citizens Bank in Camilla will soon be appointing over 200 bankers
from across Georgia to key positions of leadership for our 2000-2001 year.
Enclosed with this Bulletin is a Committee Fact Sheet as well as a
Volunteer Recommendation Form. Please
spend some time reviewing this information and either volunteer yourself
or someone from your bank to serve your association.
Federal
Legislative Issues
State Legislative
Issues
Georgia
House of Representatives
Georgia State Senate
U.S.
Congress
Bank Regulators
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“We’ve
worked awfully hard over the last several years to get meaningful
bankruptcy reform, and we are delighted with this significant step.” GBA Chairman Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso, Vice Chairman of Synovus Financial Corp. |
Bankruptcy Bill Heads for Conference
The U.S. Senate passed S. 625, their version of Bankruptcy Reform, this week thereby
sending the bill to conference with the House.
One of the most significant provisions in both versions is a
needs-based test in order to qualify for a Chapter 13 filing. Thanks to our contact bankers who alerted our two Senator’s
offices of the importance of this bill.
We were able to stave off two negative amendments – one requiring
banks to offer basic banking accounts and another prohibiting arbitration
in consumer contracts. Both amendments were withdrawn due to strong
industry objection.
Calendar
of Events
Schools
Conferences
Seminars
Georgia AIB
Professional Development Guide
Internet
Training
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Convention Deadline Approaches |
| Please be reminded that airline reservations to Quebec City should be made by next Friday, February 11th. (What a wonderful Valentine’s gift…) We are recommending Option C, the nonstop Delta 727 Charter. Even though it is slightly more expensive, it is the most convenient method of travel. To make your reservation, send in your check with the completed form provided in the convention brochure. We are suggesting that you put that on today’s to-do list. Call GBA’s June Somers at (404) 420-2012 with any questions. |
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Expo 2000 Unveiled |
| The theme of Banking Expo 2000 is P3 – People, Performance and Profitability. These three ingredients for successful bank management are not separate components. P - to the third power – means we multiply the overlapping values of people, performance and profitability together. GBA’s trade show is traditionally known for the excellent educational sessions that are provided in addition to a full array of exhibitors. This year’s program is no exception. There are eight sessions focusing on the P3 formula which make the Expo program the best educational deal in town. As always, you save money and get the most from the Expo by making sure that at least four people from the bank attend. Information about fees and how to register are included in the official Expo brochure which is enclosed with this Bulletin. Mark your calendars for March 14-15 so you will not miss a minute of this phenomenal event. For details call Alan Van Tuyl or Susie McGehee. |
A dream is close to coming true as the GBA Leadership Institute prepares for its historic charter class. Developed in coordination with the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership at the University of Georgia, the Leadership Development Section of the GBA (formerly known as Young Bankers), introduces this new Institute with its purpose of strengthening individual growth in leadership skills.
To be effective, leaders must have the head (knowledge and skills), heart (commitment), and feet (willingness to act) of leadership. The Institute will provide the context within which individuals can enhance individual skills to foster organizational goals.
The program is 29 hours in length and is conducted over an 8-month period starting in March and ending in October, 2000. Candidates for the charter class include this year’s Executive Committee members from Leadership GBA. Credentials for consideration and nomination are: 1) Must be an officer or key member of a Georgia bank, 2) Must have either a college degree and two years of banking experience or high school diploma with five years of banking experience, and 3) Must have sponsorship of CEO. Enrollment is limited to 25. If you have a candidate in your bank that you would like to have considered, please call GBA’s June Somers at (404) 420-2012.
Asset/Liability
Conference Soon
GBA’s annual and dynamic Financial Risk Management Conference is
designed for Chief Financial Officers and CEOs involved in strategies for
controlling margins and risk. This
year’s conference is in a new two-day format that allows for more
interaction among your peers, idea exchange and networking value. It
happens February 17-18 at the Renaissance
Waverly Hotel next to the Atlanta Galleria.
“We have a great conference planned and we hope all our member
banks will take advantage of what it has to offer,” said Eddie
Ariail, President of Habersham
Bank in Clarkesville and chair of the Asset/Liability
Management Committee which is sponsoring the conference.
Call GBA’s Norma Guild at (404)
420-2031 for registration help or questions.
More Banks Linked
Welcome
to Bank
of Adairsville; Peoples
Bank of Fannin County, Blue Ridge; First
Bank of Habersham, Clarkesville and Cornelia; First
Clayton Bank & Trust; White
County Bank, Cleveland; United
Community Bank of Lumpkin County, Dahlonega; Main
Street Bank, Covington; United
Community Bank of Gilmer County, Ellijay; SunMark Community
Bank, Hawkinsville; Towns County
Bank, Hiawassee; United
Community Bank of Hall County, Murrayville; First Security National
Bank, Norcross; and 1st
Floyd Bank, Rome.
They are the latest banks to link their site to the GBA website
at www.gabankers.com.
Call GBA’s Lydia Thomas at (404)
420-2039 when your bank is ready to be linked.
Retirement Services, Inc.
GBA Services, Inc.
1999 Law Code
Books
Georgia
Banking Laws and Commercial Code, 1999 Edition, is available and going
fast. This year’s edition
also includes a CD ROM version. Books
are being sold for $140. To
order your copy, please call (800) 442-1061.
If you have any questions, please call GBA’s Renee
Valdez at (404) 420-2036.
Salary Surveys
Available
The Salary Surveys for the
state of Georgia are available now. This survey is a useful aid during the
hiring process and is greatly valued for its detailed analysis by asset
group size. If you have not received your survey or you need additional
copies, please call GBA’s Renee
Valdez at (404) 420-2036 or June
Eberhart at (404) 420-2035. The
Salary Survey is only sent to the bank chief executive.
Wanted to Buy
A
Georgia bank is looking for a used modular or mobile banking unit.
For more information, call Warren
Robinson
at Bank of Lenox,
(912) 546-4215.
Athens, Athens First
Bank & Trust
The bank
announces the following promotions and additions:
Kim Westberry
to Vice President; Toombs
Lewis to
Branch Manager; and
Alison Norris,
Angie McDaniel,
Leah Banks,
Taft Osborne,
Terry Berding
and Michele Edwards
to
Banking Officer. Rod
Griffith and
Shena Burns joined
the bank as a part of its Management Associate Program.
Augusta, First Bank
George Lokey joined
the bank as Vice President and City Executive of the Thomson-McDuffie
County offices and Mary
Jones
as Vice President-Retail Banking, Sales and Service.
Augusta, Georgia Bank
& Trust Co.
Year-end
promotions included: Denise
Bargeron to
Deposit Operations Officers; Sondra
Dorrill to
Accounting Officer; and Donna
B. Zuehlke to
Loan Operations Officer.
Hazlehurst,
Bank of Hazlehurst
The bank’s
Board of Directors announces the following elections: Dan
B. Elrod as
Chairman and James H.
(Jim) Peterson as
Secretary. Joining the Board
is Judge E. M. Wilkes,
III. The
bank also announces the appointment of Sallie
N. Comstock to
Marketing Officer.
Swainsboro,
Citizens Bank
Donna
G. Bellamy has
been promoted to Chief Financial Officer;
Jim Harrell to
Senior Vice President and
Denny Key to
Vice President.
Twin City, Durden
Banking Company
The
bank announces that Clay
H. Clark has
been elected to the Board and that Jackie
W. Breedlove has
been promoted to Senior Vice President-Operations/Cashier & Internal
Auditor; Elizabeth W.
Gilmer to
Senior Vice President-Branch Manager; James
O. Cowart, Jr. to
Vice President-Loans/Security Officer; Carolyn
N. Mills to
Vice President-Data Processing; Athen
Walden to
Assistant Banking Officer; Judy
L. Price to
Consumer Lending Officer; and Debra
S. Henry to
Loan Administration Officer.
Waycross, WB&T
Bankshares, Inc.
Ansel P. Clark has
been promoted to President; G.
C. Ganas to
President of Waycross Bank & Trust; and Daniel
Morris to
Senior Vice President.
