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Credit 201: Advanced Commercial Credit Analysis & Business Development Starts June 17 – Salt Lake City Starts November 4 – Southern California After successful completion of Credit 101 (or passing the diagnostic), this program will provide graduates with the analytical skills to master commercial loan underwriting. Th is 4-5 month program includes two classroom sessions, eight online courses and 10 webinars. West. For a more in-depth description of these programs, please go to www.wib.org. WORKSHOPS The Modern Bank Director – Part I & II Directing Your Institution in Diﬃcult Times October 7 & 8 – Seattle June 24 & 25 – San Francisco Airport Presented by Phil Smith, part I focuses on your legal & fiduciary responsibilities; planning, overall business strategy, bank stock and how to appropriately deal with shareholders; shareholder liquidity; earnings growth, product & service expectations; technology; board structure, composition, size, committee, evaluations and regulatory expectations. Part II focuses on: identifying red flags in board reports, dealing with the regulators; a director’s role in compliance; monitoring risk; protecting and enhancing shareholder value; capital allocation as well as topics relative to M&A. CONFERENCES & FORUMS Annual Directors Conference Co-sponsored with American Association of Bank Directors Rising Above the Challenges November 6-8 – Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, San Francisco When community banks are feeling the squeeze of competition and t he everchanging 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).” Informational Overview of the Commercial Lenders Institute – Complimentary Webinar July 16 DIRECTORS WIB is the leader in providing director education for independent bank directors in the The Role of the Modern Bank Director 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. M&A: A Review of Strategic Alternatives (a Simulation) November 6 – San Francisco With a number of possible real life scenarios in front of you, as a board you’ll determine the best course of action for the bank, its employees and shareholders. Do you hold out and continue to go it alone, or is it time to consider a merger or acquisition? Today’s M&A scenarios are challenging -be ready to help your bank tackle both the expected and unexpected M&A activity. Presented prior to the Annual Bank Directors Conference. WEBINARS Directors & BSA/AML July 8 Directors & Regulatory Hot Spots September 9 Directors & Executive Compensation September 23 32 373660_Click.indd 1 3/13/08 9:23:07 PM www.wib.org Western Independent Banker http://www.wib.org http://www.clickrsvp.com http://www.wib.org

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Western Independent Banker - July/August 2008 Contents A Message from the President & CEO Getting Creative and Competitive with Leaders' Incentive Compensation Financial Covenants - What Good Are They Really? Homes Within Reach Revisiting Credit Quality and Risk Management Loan Yield Shock Wave - What Can You Do? What Lending Crisis? - Community Banks Flex with Lending Strength How to Fine-Tune ALLL During Uncertain Times Productivity, Technology and Export Growth Trump Housing's Fall in the Long Run - The Economy According to Brian Wesbury Distressed Real Estate Loans and Their Property Tax "Kicker" WIB Calendar Welcome New Members Index to Advertisers advertiser.com

Western Independent Banker - July/August 2008

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