ABA Banking Journal - January 2008 - (Page 17) briefing ABA Resources A look ahead at some ABA conferences and educational events for this quarter With the creation of the new ABA, bankers have more coming their way in terms of conference programs and educational opportunities. Here’s a quick sampling of what’s ahead for bankers in the first quarter of 2008: National Conference for Community Bankers, Feb. 17-20, JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes Resort & Spa, Orlando, Fla. This conference, designed by community bankers for community bankers, is all about “Ideas That Deliver: Take-away Solutions for Your Community Bank.” Keynote speakers include former White House press secretary Tony Snow and Lee Eisenberg, author of The Number, a thought-provoking book about how people are re-thinking the concept of retirement. The conference also features peer exchange sessions, an exhibit hall, and focused programs on issues such as investor relations and risk management, led by experts. Seminar for Presidents, Feb. 23-27, The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, Palm Springs, Calif. This program—exclusively for bank CEOs—provides an interactive executive retreat designed to meet the needs of chief executives. The program’s focus is on multi-directional learning—not just lectures, but dialogues, cases, and exercises to stimulate learning. Real Estate Lending Conference and Marketplace, Feb. 24-27, Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Palm Springs, Calif. This is the banking industry’s premier residential mortgage and commercial real estate lending event, bringing together bank real estate professionals ABA Government Relations Summit & Mutual Community Bank Conference, March 10-12, The Mandarin Oriental, Washington, D.C. Join ABA leadership to meet with members of Congress and key agency leaders to voice your opinions on important legislative issues. For mutual financial institution executives, The Mutual Community Bank Conference is conveniently scheduled to coordinate with the ABA Government Relations Summit. To learn more about any of these programs, call 1-800-BANKERS or go to www.aba.com/Events/GRS.htm. Take a stroll through Lake Eola Heights, a peaceful, historic neighborhood in Orlando, sight of the ABA National Conference for Community Bankers. ABA National Conference for Community Bankers Orlando, FL Feb. 17-20 ABA Seminar for Presidents Palm Springs, CA Feb. 23-27 ABA Real Estate Lending Conference and Marketplace Palm Springs, CA Feb. 24-27 ABA Managed Account Forum San Diego, CA March 10-11 ABA Government Relations Summit & Mutual Community Bank Conference Washington, DC March 10-12 ABA Wealth Management and Trust Conference San Diego, CA March 12-14 ABA Intermediate Compliance School Atlanta, GA April 3-5 ABA Bank Operations & Technology Conference Baltimore, MD April 6-9 ABA Financial Statement Analysis for Lenders Dallas, TX April 12-13 Get onboard ABA’s Frontline Compliance If you haven’t yet done so, check out the new ABA Frontline Compliance Program online at www.abafrontline.com. Training employees and complying with changing regulations is a constant struggle for financial institutions. ABA Frontline Compliance Training is the ideal one-stop solution to educate your staff with current, accurate information. And it is available free to ABA members. Take advantage of this unique program that allows you to enroll employees in courses, monitor their progress, and easily print reports in response to regulators’ requests. What’s offered? • • • • • Key compliance regulations covered in 73 courses. Courses tailored to five distinct job functions. Current, accurate information from the industry’s compliance leader. Easy-to-use online format for optimal flexibility and accessibility. Fee-based training solutions are also available. Don’t forget. ABA Frontline Compliance Training is free to ABA member banks. To learn more, call 1-800-BANKERS or visit www.abafrontline.com. Continued on p.18 www.ababj.com/subscribe.htm ABA BANKING JOURNAL/JANUARY 2008 17 http://www.aba.com/Conferences+and+Education/CMS_sched2.htm http://www.aba.com/Events/GRS.htm http://www.abafrontline.com http://www.abafrontline.com http://www.ababj.com/subscribe.html
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