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WIB Calendar For more information or to register, please visit www.wib.org. 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. Additional information to follow. MANAGEMENT & STAFF CONFERENCES & FORUMS Liquidity Management A Profitability Enhancing Workshop December 4 • San Francisco 2008 has clearly been challenging for the industry—falling interest rates have been particularly difficult on net interest margins as we struggle to reduce the cost of funding in line with asset yields. Our panel of experts will discuss how more aggressive use of liquidity concepts coupled with wholesale funding techniques has helped overcome margin squeeze, complying with FDIC guidance on Liquidity and Funds Management, and getting ahead of the curve on your Contingency Funding Plan. Commercial Lenders Institute The WIB Commercial Lenders Institute is the perfect solution to grow your own lenders or analysts! Promote from within, but do it efficiently and successfully by sending identified talent to educational offerings of the WIB Commercial Lenders Institute. 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 Early Bird Deadline Is December 4 Today’s environment requires independent bank leaders to look at new paths in which to address the economic, personnel, investor and portfolio challenges bankers and directors face today. Our Conference Advisory Committee is developing a program to provide you a no-nonsense approach to find solutions to our industry’s most pressing and time-sensitive issues. Credit 101: Fundamental and Intermediate Commercial Credit Analysis Starts December 9—Northern California DIRECTORS Credit 201: Advanced Commercial Credit Analysis & Qualifying Prospects Starts November 5—San Diego WEBINARS Hot Topics: Regulatory Updates December 8 This webinar, presented by a panel of seasoned bank examinations specialists will provide an overview of regulatory changes implemented in 2008, as well as proposed and pending regulations for the coming year and how they may impact the way you do business. DIRECTORS CONFERENCE 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. Preconference workshop: An Interactive M&A Simulation. Annual HR & Training Forum Creative Solutions for Challenging Times Spring 2009 • Additional Information TBA The growth and the strength of any organization ultimately depends on the training, ability and impact of its people. Our HR & Training Forum provides tips, techniques and tools that result in solid strategies to encourage the continued drive and success of your people. Through Peer Exchange Sessions you’ll learn from those facing similar industry challenges, while seeking out the latest products and services for the independent bank HR & Training professional. Additional information to follow. WORKSHOPS & ROUNDTABLES OpenXChange November 5 • Orange, Calif. Topics to be announced prior to event date. Please note: 2 people per bank limit. Lunch provided. An Interactive M&A Simulation Thursday, November 6 • 8:30 am–Noon 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, your 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. DIRECTORS WORKSHOPS An Interactive M&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. Annual CFO, Investments & Operational Risk Conference and Expo Building Connections: Finding Solutions to Today’s Challenges May 31–June 3, 2009 Hyatt Regency San Francisco In these uncertain economic times, cutting costs and risks within the bank can help 44 www.wib.org Western Independent Banker http://www.wib.org http://www.wib.org

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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

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