Annual Meeting - Community Bankers Association of Georgia

Wednesday – Sunday, September 23 - 27, 2015
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
The CBA group rate for the Annual Meeting is $232 per night
for single /double occupancy
plus $21 resort fee and taxes.
The deadline to receive this
discounted rate is Friday, August 21, 2015. For reservations,
contact Starwood Central Reservations at (800) 228-3000 and
mention the group name CBA
Annual Meeting to receive the
group rate.
Please fill out the form and fax
to (770) 541-4496; mail to 1900
The Exchange, Suite 600, Atlanta,
GA 30339; call (770) 541-4490,
(800) 648-8215 and speak with
a CBA team member; or, register
online at www.cbaofga.com.
Attendee Cancellation Policy:
Attendee substitutions are allowed. Cancellations and/or
changes must be received in
writing. For cancellations received on or before June 22,
2015, 100% credit will be issued.
For cancellations received on or
between June 23 and August 22,
2015, 50% credit will be issued.
No credit will be issued for cancellations received on or after
August 23, 2015.
Exhibitor Cancellation Policy:
Substitutions are allowed. Cancellations and/or changes must
be received in writing. For cancellations received on or before
June 22, 2015, 50% credit will be
issued. No credit will be issued
for cancellations received on or
after June 23, 2015.
CBA CONTACT INFORMATION
This year, the Annual Meeting returns to The Westin Savannah Harbor
Golf Resort & Spa where guests can enjoy complimentary water ferry
service to River Street, and state-of-the-art amenities with Old South
Charm. A new design is a fresh approach; a new detail is fresh thinking;
find personal renewal at The Westin Savannah Harbor.
REGISTR ATION F ORM
Annual Meeting Registration
Community Bankers Association of Georgia
How to Register:
Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
Where luxury meets southern charm...
47th Annual Meeting & Trade Show
Hotel Reservation
Information:
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First Attendee* $795
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Exhibitor Registration* $1195
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Each Additional Attendee from same bank/company*
$695
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Spouse Registration $200 
Children 17 and under attending Thursday Night Dine-Around**
$25
Golf - $145
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Attendee Spouse/Guest Program
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Spouse/Guest/Child 12+
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Spouse/Guest Program - Complimentary
*Non CBA Members, add $200 to each registration.
**Additional fees apply for children 18 and over and additional family members/guests joining you for any function; any representative employed by your bank/company will be billed as an Additional Attendee and not as a Guest.
Bank/Company: __________________________________________________________________
Annual Golf Tournament | Friday, September 25, 2015
Billing Address: ___________________________________________________________________
The Club at Savannah Harbor lies nestled between the banks of the
Savannah and Back Rivers of the splendid Georgia Low Country. The
serenity of coastal Georgia, with its tidal marshes and abundant wildlife
provides the canvas for The Club at Savannah Harbor, created and
designed by renowned architect Robert Cupp in conjunction with the
legendary “Slammin’ Sammy” Snead.
City/State/Zip Code: _______________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________
Name: ________________________________________ Nickname _________________________
Spouse Name: _________________________________ Nickname _________________________
Child/Age: ______________________________________________________________________
Guest/Family Member: ____________________________________________________________
in Savannah!
The course design utilizes the Island’s spectacular natural setting to create a premium on shot-making. Unique
green complexes with tour-quality putting surfaces challenge golfers’ skills for successful scoring in this pristine
golf environment providing players a pure golf experience. The Club at Savannah Harbor offers unparalleled
views of historic downtown Savannah while it gently winds its way through tidal wetlands. The Club at Savannah
Harbor is certain to provide an enjoyable and challenging golfing experience for players of all abilities.
Please duplicate form for any additional registrants.
Thank You to our Current Sponsors
Payment Options
Payment Method: 
Invoice Me
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Check Enclosed
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Credit Card (complete form below)
Name as it appears on card: _________________________________________________________________
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Registration/Hotel Information/
Golf/Spouse/Guest Program
Peake Wilson
[email protected]
Exp. Date: ___________________ Amount to be charged: $__________________ Security Code: __________
Silent Auction/Wine Bottle Ring Toss
Tammy Maass
[email protected]
From date of submission of this completed form, you agree to all fees associated with your registration
and understand all posted cancellation policies.
Trade Show/Sponsors
Lindsay Greene
[email protected]
Join us and come learn how to make your own one-of-a-kind beaded necklace with lush
yarn and a few simple tools. The kits and supplies will be provided for each registered
participant. Saturday, September 26th, 9:00 am – Noon. A light breakfast and morning
beverages are included. This complimentary workshop will be held in Riverscape on the
second floor of The Westin.
Come On, Get
Billing Address of Card Holder: ________________________________________ Zip Code: ______________
Community Bankers Association of Georgia
1900 The Exchange, Suite 600 | Atlanta, GA 30339 | Phone (770) 541-4490, (800) 648-8215 | Fax (770) 541-4496
www.cbaofga.com
ATM Response • BancVue • Bank Trends • BankersHub • BankSmart • BBVA Compass • Cantor Fitzgerald
CenterState Bank • Community & Southern Bank • Compensation Advisors • Crescent Mortgage
Elliott Davis Decosimo • Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta • First Bank Mortgage
First National Bankers Bank • Fiserv • Harland Clarke • ICBA • Investment Professionals Inc. (IPI)
James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP • Jones Walker • Lee & Mason Financial Services, Inc.
PULSE • Sageworks, Inc. • Secured Retirement Strategies Group, LLC • ServisFirst Bank • SHAZAM
Stokes, Lazarus & Carmichael LLP • Travelers
47 th Annual
Meeting & Trade Show
Wednesday - Sunday, September 23 -27, 2015
1900 The Exchange, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30339-2022
Phone (770) 541-4490 • (800) 648-8215 | Fax (770) 541-4496
www.cbaofga.com
REGISTER TODAY!
www.cbaofga.com
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
Featuring
Come On, Get Happy! Join us in Savannah, September 23-27 for CBA’s
47th Annual Meeting & Trade Show!
Travelin’ along, there’s a song that we’re singin’ – come on, get happy! Why HAPPY you ask?
When you think about it, we spend one-third of our life at work. What if we could add a
secret ingredient that would increase sales, productivity and accuracy on tasks at your bank
or business? Studies show that happiness can do that and a lot more. Our line-up of speakers,
activities and entertainment is sure to leave you singing, doing the happy dance and returning
to work with a huge smile!
The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) invites you, your senior staff and directors to attend the 47th
Annual Meeting & Trade Show, September 23rd - 27th at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. This actionpacked convention, emcee’d by David Peterson, i7strategies, is sure to offer you the chance to hear phenomenal
speakers covering hot topics, enjoy outstanding entertainment and participate in engaging activities for bankers,
associate members, families and guests!
In addition to the dynamic speakers you will hear, learn first-hand about the latest products and services at the
trade show, and leave the convention armed with loads of valuable information, strengthened relationships, and a
refreshed spirit to serve your community.
Come enjoy traditional CBA favorites like the Welcome Reception & Dine-Around, Silent Auction, General Session
and Golf Tournament. The Saturday evening Chairman’s Banquet will be an incredible event as well, during which
Lifetime Service Awards are presented, we say farewell to the outgoing Chairman, welcome the incoming Chairman,
and enjoy the dazzling magic and comedy of Tim Gabrielson.
Food, Fun and Friends in the Exhibit Hall!
Laughter, smiles, old friends and new – that’s what you’ll find in the Exhibit
Hall. The Trade Show is the center of activity during the CBA Annual Meeting.
Get ready to mix and mingle with more than 40 companies offering services
to help your bank run more efficiently and prosper.
The first opportunity to meet with exhibitors is Thursday’s Welcome
Reception & Dine-Around. Of course, the breakfasts, breaks, Silent Auction, photo booth and the Wine Bottle Ring
Toss offer more reasons to visit the Exhibit Hall. The delicious food and unbelievable exhibitor prizes are sure to leave a
smile on your face. Share those smiles during CBA’s #GETHAPPY Twitter Challenge, sponsored by BankersHub!
Changing Bank Analytics: Stress Testing
Applications Essential to Strategic Planning
and M&A
Kamal Mustafa, Chairman, CEO & Founding Partner,
Invictus Consulting Group
Kamal will prepare banks for the economic
and regulatory challenges that lay ahead
with the increased importance and focus
on capital adequacy, earnings, interest
rate stress and liquidity. He will review the
changes in analytical methodology critical
to practical and realistic capital and strategic planning,
including mergers and acquisitions.
Meet the Entertainers!
Your Competitor Could Be Your Key to Growth
Gabe Krajicek, CEO, BancVue
In an economy experiencing tremendous
swells and troughs of change, how do you
keep your eye on the horizon, not on the
rail of the ship? When you’re tracking toward
growth, new approaches are needed.
In order to expand market share, discover a
new way to rethink your competition that will help broaden your
market and boost growth for your bottom line. In this session,
you’ll hear the theory behind this approach to what you thought
was competition, as well as working examples of success.
A Conversation with the Regulators
Disruptive Innovations in Banking:
A Call to Action for Community Banks
Virginia Heyburn, Vice President of Insights &
Advocacy, Fiserv
This session will explore the future of
banking in a digital world and how banks
must prepare to deliver finely-tailored
advice and services in near real-time – to
transform the mobile channel into a tool
for sales.
Momma Told Me
There’d Be Days Like This
Moderated by Dan Brannan
Dan Brannan, Partner, James-Bates-BrannanGroover, will moderate this interactive
session, which will include live results from an
instant poll, questions from the audience and
a panel of regulators ready with answers and
coverage of industry hot topics.
ICBA Report
Jack Hartings, ICBA Chairman,
President & CEO, The Peoples Bank
Company
Learn about the ICBA’s efforts in Washington
and the impact these efforts have on the
community banking industry.
Mark Mayfield
Stressed out? Lethargic? Burned out? This program will help you solve those ills by learning five behaviors that
will help balance your life and by learning techniques to deal with your biggest stressor…PEOPLE! This keynote
is high on content AND hilarity.
Silent Auction & Wine Bottle Ring Toss
Whoever said “money can’t buy happiness” must have never attended CBA’s Annual Silent
Auction! One of the most popular activities at the Annual Meeting & Trade Show, the Silent
Auction is your chance to purchase sports tickets, memorabilia, wines, gift cards, restaurant
packages, vacation getaways, jewelry, novelty and one-of-a-kind items.
During Thursday night’s Welcome Reception & Dine-Around, convention attendees can
practice their skills in the “Fling the Ring” Wine Bottle Ring Toss. Bottles of wine valued at $20
or more are donated, and convention attendees can purchase chances to win a bottle of
wine in a ring toss. If you ring a bottle, then you get to keep it! Enjoy the surprise - you could
end up with an outstanding Georgia wine or even a rare international wine.
Your participation in the Silent Auction and wine bottle ring toss will help raise funds for the
CBA Political Action Committee (PAC) and Public Relations (PR) funds. The CBA maintains
the only state PAC working exclusively for community banks.
Keynote Address: “The Hows and Wise of Happiness at Work”
Brad Montgomery will teach us how to use happiness to boost productivity, creativity, innovation and
sales. He will transform our meeting into a transformational event using the power of happiness. Oh, and
he’s pretty funny. Other speakers TALK about happiness, but Brad will SHOW us how to harness the power
of happiness in hands-on experiences that we’ll remember and implement.
Brad has transformed audiences in all 50 states and on four continents. His clients include Microsoft, Verizon,
The FBI (yes, that FBI) the CIA (yes, that CIA) and the IRS (where he withheld 30% of his best strategies.)
Back by popular demand, Corbin Hoats will perform for us during the Chairman’s Reception on Saturday evening beginning at 6:15 pm. Corbin performs live consistently in the
east Alabama/west Georgia region near where he attends school at Southern Union State
Junior College. He plans to major in Managerial Science with a minor in Music Business.
He has auditioned for American Idol and made it to the Celebrity Judge round.
Immediately following the Chairman’s Banquet, sit back and plan to enjoy breathtaking
magic and hilarious comedy performed by Tim Gabrielson as he teaches us how to Keep
it Funny! He was such a huge hit at CBA’s Leadership Division Convention in June 2014
that we just had to have him back to entertain YOU! Tim has two primary goals when he
steps on stage: 1) Inspire audiences; and, 2) Keep It Funny. In recent years, physicians have
confirmed what we already knew...that laughter is good medicine! Science has rivaled
common sense in providing findings that laughter is not only good for the soul, but also
proven to be good for our health. Whether it’s the release of endorphins or the decrease
in stress hormones that provide an overall sense of well-being and improved outlook, the
cause isn’t as important as the result: A happier, healthier approach to everyday life!
Celebrating a Long & Happy Banking Career
Annual Meeting Tentative Agenda
They say “Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in
your life.” CBA’s Lifetime Service Award recognizes bankers who
have devoted 30 or more years of service to the banking industry
and who have been heavily involved in their community.
Wednesday, September 23rd
The Association is extremely appreciative of these individuals who
have served as a role model to the banking community. In addition
to being recognized at the Chairman’s Banquet on Saturday night,
honorees will receive a plaque and will be featured in various CBA
publications. Honorees with 50 or more years of service receive a
customized gold and diamond pin.
Thursday, September 24th
If you or someone in your bank is celebrating 30 or more years of service, please
let the CBA know by August 15, 2015. Email Peake Wilson at [email protected]
for more information.
7-Minute Spotlight! Two Chances to Win $1,000!
Must Be Present to Win!
Again this year, CBA is pleased to announce two fun, informative and rewarding
presentations. At various times during the General Session, Steve Sievert from
PULSE and Philip Earnest from First National Bankers Bank (FNBB) will present
their 7-minute spotlights.
Learn about these two companies and how they can help your bank grow and
prosper. You have 1,000 reasons to attend and pay attention! Here’s how it works:
As part of the sponsorship, PULSE and First National Bankers Bank (FNBB) will both
have a 7-minute presentation. You must be in the General Session for the entire time
(no late walk-ins), submit a simple entry form at the end of the presentation, and
the drawing for $1,000 will be held immediately after the presentation. The
drawing is for bankers and bank directors only who attend the session. Good luck!!!
Afternoon
Annual Meeting Registration
CBA Board of Directors Meeting
Dinner at your Leisure
Afternoon
Annual Meeting Registration
Exhibitor Set-Up
Evening
Welcome Reception & Dine-Around/
Exhibits/Silent Auction/Ring Toss
(Resort Casual / Registered Spouses and
Children Invited)
Friday, September 25th
Morning
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors/
Silent Auction
Opening General Session
Afternoon
Golf Tournament
Evening Free
Saturday, September 26th
Morning
Breakfast with the Exhibitors/
Silent Auction
Spouse/Guest Program
General Session / Keynote Speaker
Afternoon Free
Evening
Chairman’s Reception
Chairman’s Banquet / Awards
Entertainment - Tim Gabrielson
(Resort Casual / Adults Only)
Sunday, September 27th
Departures