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WIB Calendar For more information or to register, please visit www.wib.org. MANAGEMENT & STAFF CONFERENCES & FORUMS Bond University October 1-3 – Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa & Casino, Las Vegas Combining objective analytical tools to identify value with a conceptual learning environment, Bond University teaches a methodical approach to developing high performing portfolios to meet the needs of your bank. Today’s environment requires independent bank leaders to look at new paths in which to address the economic, personnel, investor and portfolio challenges bankers a n d d i r e c t o r s f a c e t o d a y. O u r Conference Adv isor y Commit tee is developing a program to provide you a no-nonsense approach to find solutions to our industry’s most pressing and timesensitive issues. Look for registration in early fall at www.wib.org. Business Development, Sales & Growth Forums Charting a Course to Success - Navigating Through Rough Waters September 9-10 – Fairmont Newport Beach, Orange County Airport October 22-23 – The Westin San Francisco Airport Explore best bets to fi nd new business, shrink your sales cycle, retain future generations of your current clients and attract the new generation of business owners. Also, interact with peers and industry experts at our popular Peer Exchange Sessions, finding others who have successfully faced your current challenges. Pre-forum workshop: Building a Relationship System for Referrals. Annual HR & Training Forum Spring, 2009 The growth and the strength of any organization ultimately depends on the training, ability and impact of its people. Get tips, techniques and tools that result in solid strategies to encourage the continued drive and success of your people. Additionally, in our Peer Exchange Sessions, you’ll learn from those facing similar industry challenges. CFO, Investments & Operational Risk Conference and Expo May 31-June 3, 2009 – Hyatt Regency San Francisco In these uncertain economic times, cutting the costs and risks can help you survive the downturn. Learn to manage the critical aspects of positive growth when it comes to financial performance, investment analysis, reporting requirements, risk management and capital requirements. Annual Bank Technology & Security Summit Access Granted: Ideas, Solutions and Information October 1-3 – Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa & Casino, Las Vegas Technology and physical security is a critical part of providing increased levels of service for your customers – resulting in competitive advantage for your bank. Explore new technologies, processes to maintain greater user controls and regulatory compliance, and new for 2008, bank physical security – looking at ways to prevent, secure and mitigate harm to the bank, staff and customers. Pre-summit workshop: An Interactive Disaster Simulation: Does your BCP Measure Up? Annual Directors Conference Rising Above the Challenges November 6-8 – Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, San Francisco Prepare to address opportunities and challenges likely to arise in the coming year – raising capital, M&A and increased regulation, to name a few. This conference aims to arm you with what you’ll need to make it through today’s tough times and then thrive when times improve. Presented by Western Independent Bankers and the American Association of Bank Directors. Pre-conference workshop: M&A: A Review of Strategic Alternatives (a Simulation). EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLES Economic Conditions Impacting the Financial Industry September 23 – Los Angeles October 10 – San Francisco Gary C. Zimmerman, senior economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, discusses his thoughts and leads a discussion on the events of the year, and also provides an outlook on what he sees as the major issues affecting the economy and the banking industry for the remainder of 2008 and into 2009. After the break, we will assign bankers to tables to avoid competitors at the same table. Our peer group discussion topic will be “Keeping the Bank Profitable in Uncertain Times.” 52nd Annual Conference for Bank Presidents, Senior Oﬃcers & Directors Leadership Solutions for Tomorrow’s Success March 7-11, 2009 – Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Koloa, Hawaii Western Independent Banker September/October 2008 31 http://www.wib.org http://www.wib.org

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Western Independent Banker - September/October 2008 Contents A Message from the President & CEO What To Do When Good Employees Go Bad! Remote Deposit Capture: What’s Your Target Market? Remote Deposit Capture: Lessons Learned Debit Decoupling: Part of Larger Merchant Funding Trend Debit at the Speed of Life: A Look at Debit Technologies on the Rise ID Theft Rule: Automating the Compliance Process Lose Paper and Gain Audit Trails Data Loss Prevention: A New Package on an Old Idea Securing Data in Transit Margin Management: Get in the Driver’s Seat Shopping for Cyber Insurance WIB Service Corporation Report WIB Calendar Welcome New Members Index to Advertisers advertiser.com

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