Western Independent Banker - November/December 2008 - (Page 9)

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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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