Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - (Page 34) Is it possible to change your name without changing your signature? Absolutely. Yes, The Bankers Bank has changed its name to Silverton Bank. However, the real news is what hasn’t changed. Strong partnerships, responsible fiscal management and a commitment to not compete with our customers — these are just some of the core traits that have defined our bank for the past 21 years. And with the same ownership and same leadership that certainly won’t change now. If anything, the dedication clients have come to expect from us will only continue to grow stronger. You have our word, and our signatures. Board of Directors Paul T. Bennett, President, South Banking Company, GA W. Roger Crook, President/CEO, Bank of Walterboro, SC Christopher B. Maddox, President/CEO, The Peoples Bank, GA James J. Penland, Chairman/CEO, First Vision Bank, TN Tom A Bryan, President/CEO, Silverton Bank, GA J. Michael Ellenburg, President/CEO, First Southern State Bank, AL Ronald F. Miller, President/CEO, Summit Community Bank, VA Bobby Shepard, President/CEO, PlantersFIRST, GA Michael Carlton, President/CEO, Crescent State Bank, NC Brian R. Foster, President/CEO, First Chatham Bank, GA J. Edward Norris, President/CEO, Plantation Federal Bank, SC R. Ronald Swanner, President/CEO, Home Savings Bank, NC Charles F. Harper, Chairman/President, The Commercial Bank of Ozark, AL Stephen L. Price, Chairman/President/CEO, Florida Community Bank, FL Feel free to call your local Silverton representative any time. In fact, we’d encourage you to talk to anyone at Silverton Bank. You’ll find they haven’t changed much either. 800.277.2265 www.silvertonbank.com Silverton Bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. http://www.silvertonbank.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 Contents A Message from the President & CEO A Practical Approach to Director Evaluations Director Assessment: New Standards for a High Performing Director The Best of the West: Traits of High Performing Banks Best Practices Checklist for the Audit Committee The Real Performance Metric: It Takes a Balance of Profitability and Growth to Be Successful The Role of the Board in a Credit Crisis A Bank Director's Obligation to Be Aware of Regulatory Change Benefits Tied to Performance Receive Higher Approval Rating by Board Members Increasing Shareholder Value: Key Profitability Drivers Board Portals Streamline Efficiency for 21st Century WIB Service Corporation Report WIB Calendar Welcome New Members Index to Advertisers advertiser.com Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - 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November/December 2008 - A Practical Approach to Director Evaluations (Page 12) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - A Practical Approach to Director Evaluations (Page 13) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - A Practical Approach to Director Evaluations (Page 14) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Director Assessment: New Standards for a High Performing Director (Page 15) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Director Assessment: New Standards for a High Performing Director (Page 16) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Director Assessment: New Standards for a High Performing Director (Page 17) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Director Assessment: New Standards for a High Performing Director (Page 18) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Director Assessment: New Standards for a High Performing Director (Page 19) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Director Assessment: New Standards for a High Performing Director (Page 20) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - The Best of the West: Traits of High Performing Banks (Page 21) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - The Best of the West: Traits of High Performing Banks (Page 22) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - The Best of the West: Traits of High Performing Banks (Page 23) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - The Best of the West: Traits of High Performing Banks (Page 24) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Best Practices Checklist for the Audit Committee (Page 25) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Best Practices Checklist for the Audit Committee (Page 26) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Best Practices Checklist for the Audit Committee (Page 27) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Best Practices Checklist for the Audit Committee (Page 28) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - The Real Performance Metric: It Takes a Balance of Profitability and Growth to Be Successful (Page 29) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - The Real Performance Metric: It Takes a Balance of Profitability and Growth to Be Successful (Page 30) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - The Role of the Board in a Credit Crisis (Page 31) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - The Role of the Board in a Credit Crisis (Page 32) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - A Bank Director's Obligation to Be Aware of Regulatory Change (Page 33) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - A Bank Director's Obligation to Be Aware of Regulatory Change (Page 34) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Benefits Tied to Performance Receive Higher Approval Rating by Board Members (Page 35) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Benefits Tied to Performance Receive Higher Approval Rating by Board Members (Page 36) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Increasing Shareholder Value: Key Profitability Drivers (Page 37) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Increasing Shareholder Value: Key Profitability Drivers (Page 38) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Board Portals Streamline Efficiency for 21st Century (Page 39) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Board Portals Streamline Efficiency for 21st Century (Page 40) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Board Portals Streamline Efficiency for 21st Century (Page 41) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - WIB Service Corporation Report (Page 42) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - WIB Service Corporation Report (Page 43) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - WIB Calendar (Page 44) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - Welcome New Members (Page 45) Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - advertiser.com (Page 46) Western Independent Banker - 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