Western Independent Banker - May/June 2008 - (Page 37) COMMERCIAL LENDERS INSTITUTE This is a comprehensive approach to advanced credit training for independent banks. This unique, blended delivery system includes classroom sessions, online courses and testing, online discussions with other students and instructors, e-mails and phone calls from instructors, conference calls, case studies and a library of online credit training tools. This program also is available inhouse. Contact WIB to discuss your specific needs! DIRECTORS CONFERENCES & FORUMS Annual Directors Conference Co-sponsored with American Association of Bank Directors November 6-8 – Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, San Francisco When community banks are feeling the squeeze of competition and the ever-changing banking landscape, comprehensive knowledge and planning is critical to long-term survival. Whether you’re new to the role as a bank director or looking to improve upon what you’ve learned in the past, get ready to step up your competitive planning with this comprehensive conference. Plus, don’t miss the pre-conference workshop: “M&A: A Review of Strategic Alternatives (a Simulation).” Audit Committee, the board, senior management and independent auditors and will present the key issues every director should know and how they can potentially impact the bank. Directors & Compliance June 4 – Indian Wells, Calif. Independent bank directors face various liabilities and responsibilities regarding compliance regulations and examination. This session is an easy to understand discussion of the compliance issues demanding attention and action by directors. This session will focus on the many facets of compliance with an emphasis on areas such as BSA, insider lending, information security and other areas considered to be high-risk for independent banks. Credit 101: Fundamental & Intermediate Commercial Credit Analysis Starts May 6 – Newport Beach, Calif. Starts October 14 – Pleasanton, Calif. Do you need a Certified Commercial Credit Analyst? Then this is the class for your employee. Relatively new professionals in a credit department or commercial lending are the target audience. This 3-4 month program includes two classroom sessions and 8 webinars. Directors & ALM/Balance Sheet Management June 4 – Indian Wells, Calif. One of the many challenges facing bank directors is to oversee their bank’s asset/liability and investment portfolio functions. In the current environment, sound asset/liability and investment portfolio management is a major concern of many banks. This workshop is designed to increase the knowledge and understanding of directors to encourage a more robust policy discussion within your bank. Annual Conference for Bank Presidents, Senior Officers & Directors March 7-11, 2009 – Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Koloa, Hawaii Get new ideas, methods and proven strategies to help improve your chances for growth and success. Past attendees agree that “This is a consistently great conference! It’s both educational and enjoyable.” Save-the-date and visit www.wib.org for program and registration updates. WORKSHOPS WIB is the leader in providing director education for independent bank directors in the West. For a more in-depth description of these programs, please go to www.wib.org. M&A: A Review of Strategic Alternatives (a Simulation) November 6 – San Francisco Loan volume is down, deposits are hard to find, and now you have to set aside reserves for loans gone bad. In today’s environment, what is the best way to maximize shareholder value? Do you remain independent and go it alone or is now the time to consider a merger or acquisition? This interactive simulation includes a case study of a community bank that has come to a crossroad, facing a proposed merger either with an in-market competitor or a larger super-regional bank. Presented prior to the Annual Bank Directors Conference. Uncovering Portfolio Soft Spots in a Credit Crisis May 14 – Las Vegas Over the last decade, most banks have faced few credit failures. Unfortunately, this is not so today. Learn the nuances of commercial credit analysis demanded in today’s environment of falling real estate prices and uncertainty in this one-day seminar, featuring speaker Rex Beach who is highly regarded in the credit field and a Senior Examiner from the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank. They will share their concerns, insight and how to identify the trouble signs within your portfolio. The Modern Bank Director – Part I & II May 6 & 7 – Newport Beach, Calif. May 27 & 28 – Seattle June 24 & 25 – San Francisco Bay Area Part I of this workshop will focus on: planning, overall business strategy, dealing with shareholders; earning growth, technology; M&A; board structure, composition, size, committee, evaluations and regulatory requirements and expectations. Part II will focus on: red flags in board reports; dealing with the regulators; directors’ role in compliance and monitoring risk; protecting shareholder value; regulatory issues and hot spots. WEBINARS • Directors & Red Flags in Board Reports April 15 • Directors & the Audit Committee April 22 • Directors & 10 Essentials of Corporate Governance April 29 • Directors & CAMELS: Understanding the Ratings & Meanings June 9 • Directors & BSA/AML July 8 • Directors & Executive Compensation September 2 • Directors & Regulatory Hot Spots September 9 The Role of the Modern Bank Director Credit 201: Advanced Commercial Credit Analysis & Business Development Starts June 17 – Salt Lake City Starts September 16 – Newport Beach, Calif. After successful completion of Credit 101 (or passing the diagnostic), this program will provide graduates with the analytical skills to master commercial loan underwriting. This 4-5 month program includes two classroom sessions and 10 webinars. Western Independent Banker May/June 2008 August 15 – San Diego Presented by John Oliver, this workshop focuses on the 10 Essentials of Great Governance. This workshop will provide you with information you need to know in order to perform effectively as an outside director of an independent bank. Directors & Audit June 3 – Indian Wells, Calif. Various banking regulations continue to redefine the responsibilities of the audit committees of both public and private community banks. This workshop will explore the relationship between the 37 http://www.wib.org http://www.wib.org
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