Who Should Attend the GBA Annual Meeting? Bank Executive Teams Bank Directors GBA Strategic Partners GBA Associate Members GBA Bank Counsel Section Members Your Families Welcome to Palm Beach! Explore the palm beaches and experience what so many loyal visitors have already discovered to be the best way to experience Florida. Enjoy an array of cultural venues, sample the culinary masterworks of celebrity chef-owned restaurants, and take in one of dozens of internationally renowned destination activities. Fish or dive in the Gulf Stream-warmed waters and make memories at some of the many family-friendly attractions. Soak up sunshine on pristine beaches, golf on worldclass courses or shop the trendy downtown districts. We invite you to visit and have the time of your life! The Breakers Situated on 140 acres of incomparable oceanfront property in the heart of Palm Beach, The Breakers is the only complete resort experience on the island. A magnificent, Italian-Renaissance design gives it exotic appeal, yet the resort’s stateside location makes it conveniently accessible for ease of travel. It is an unforgettable escape for families, couples, friends and colleagues, and you are always in the trusted hands of 2,000 associates, devoted to your complete satisfaction. To Register You may register for the GBA Annual Meeting online at www.gabankers.com, or by completing the enclosed registration form and returning it, by mail or e-mail, to: Georgia Bankers Association 50 Hurt Plaza, SE, Suite 1050 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 smcgehee@gabankers.com Annual Meeting registration cutoff is Friday, June 12. Should you need to cancel, please notify Susie McGehee, by email at smcgehee@gabankers.com. Due to guarantees and other commitments, Annual Meeting registration refunds cannot be given after June 12; however, substitutions are always welcome. Confirmation Packets Confirmation packet s will be emailed, approximately four weeks before the Annual Meeting. The packet will include registration confirmation, general meeting information and spouse/guest program information. Hotel Accommodations GBA has negotiated a discounted group rate on rooms at The Breakers. Rooms are available for $285 per night for single/double occupancy. The discounted group rate will be in effect for standard rooms from Friday, June 19, through Friday, June 26, based on availability. To Reserve Accommodations To make a hotel reservation, please call the hotel directly at 888.273.2537 and ask for Reservations. Remember to reference the “Georgia Bankers Association Annual Meeting” to receive the discounted rate. Hotel Cut-Off Date All reservations must be received by the hotel no later than Friday, May 22. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. Rooms may sell out before the cut-off date. All reservations must be guaranteed with a one-night room and tax deposit. Cancellations received seven (7) or fewer days before arrival will result in forfeiture of this deposit. Getting There The Breakers is a short six miles (fifteen minutes) from the Palm Beach International Airport. Delta, American Airlines and US Airways service Palm Beach from Atlanta and Savannah. Car Rental Car rental services are available through Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National at the Palm Beach International Airport. Reservations may be made by visiting any of their websites. Private Ground Transportation Dav El Transportation will be happy to handle your private transfers. You may contact them directly to discuss rates and services at 561.687.9454. Hotel Parking Valet parking at the hotel is $15 per vehicle, per day, (in/out privileges included). Questions If you have questions about the Annual Meeting, please contact GBA’s Susie McGehee at 404.420.2010 or at smcgehee@gabankers.com. Program-at-a-Glance Guest Speakers Breakout Sessions Saturday, June 20 7 p.m. Cybercrime: Community Banks in the Middle How to Re-Energize and Re-Focus Your Board for Success Karl Nelson, CEO KPN Consulting, Roswell Sunday, June 21 8 - 10 a.m. 3 - 6 p.m. Afternoon 7 - 9 p.m. Monday, June 22 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 7 - 7:20 a.m. 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. - Noon 9 - 11:30 a.m. Noon Afternoon Evening Tuesday, June 23 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 7 - 8:15 a.m. 8:30 - 10:45 a.m. 11 a.m. - Noon Afternoon 6:30 - 11 p.m. Board of Directors Dinner (By invitation) Dr. Kevin Streff, Founder Secure Banking Solutions, Madison, SD GBA Board Breakfast & Meeting Annual Meeting Registration Optional Tours & Activities Welcome Reception/Dinner Today’s cyber security threats have matured into a full -scale economy for cyber criminals, with a global annual estimate up to $1 trillion. Community banks have a unique connection with the retail industry, large third party providers, and business customers, which are all primary targets of cybercrime. Learn techniques for advancing the security on multiple fronts for your bank, your customers, and third-party relationships. An Economic Forecast in an Uncertain World Annual Meeting Registration and Exhibits Open Business and Breakfast (Sponsored by GBA Insurance Trust) Concurrent Breakout Sessions General Session Spouse Continental Breakfast and Program Annual Meeting Recess Optional Tours & Activities Free to Enjoy Your Own Plans Annual Meeting Registration and Exhibits Open General Business Session and ABA Update Concurrent Breakout Sessions Closing General Session Optional Tours & Activities Chairman’s Farewell Reception and Dinner Dr. Sean Snaith, Chief Economist University of Central Florida, Orlando The outlook for the U.S. economy continues to be clouded by uncertainty. Economic recovery has been fitful, uneven and disappointing for nearly six years. How will the recovery fare during the rest of 2015 and beyond? Can the housing market sustain its recovery? When will the Fed finally commence interest rate hikes? Dr. Snaith will address these issues and discuss policies that may be implemented in the years ahead. The Millennial Imperative: Learn, Adapt, Innovate and Win! Karie Stupek, K-T Training Solutions, Scottsdale, AZ Today, more 23 year olds walk this planet than any other age. Integrating the Millennials into a Generation X/Baby Boomer-dominated world is creating tremendous challenges for workplaces. Karie will review the facts and statistics that tell the story and show how the Millennial influence is more than merely generational. She’ll also discuss loyalty, retention and the risks of ignoring the Millennial phenomenon and share tips and strategies to transition into this new world of work and life. The Hero Effect: Lens of Leadership Kevin Brown, Vice President of Marketing SERVPRO, Gallatin, TN As the only non-family member of top management of a successful international franchise, Kevin will share his story of starting at the bottom of the organization, with no college degree, and working his way up to the executive boardroom of a company that is ranked number one in its industry. Kevin’s path to business and personal success has taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking. And, as the father of an autistic child, he knows first-hand how the principles of true success reach beyond the boardroom and into the lives of real people facing the challenges of everyday life. With our industry now in recovery, we certainly have some challenging issues for both management and directors. With so much “banking fatigue” around us, many are asking “why bother?” Karl Nelson will provide his insight into what has occurred in our industry, but more importantly, what we need to focus on to ensure success in the future. Based on our experience after the 1980s crisis, we are all about to get back to finally having some fun as directors, and we hope you will join us for this session. Compensating to Attract and Retain Performers in an Improving Economy and a Consolidating Industry J. Timothy O'Rourke, Chairman & CEO Matthews, Young-Management Consulting, Hillsborough, NC Margins are tight, compliance expense is growing and wage pressures are building. Competitors are hunting for your best executives and staff. Don’t miss this review of compensation trends and practical advice about your bank’s ability to recruit, retain and motivate your staff in the current environment More Great Sessions to Come We’re working with members to develop several more high-impact sessions we’ll add to the agenda. Please check the GBA Bulletin and the Annual Meeting page on www.gabankers.com for updates on these new sessions. Annual Meeting Highlights Sunday Welcome Reception and Dinner 7 - 9 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing evening alongside the sea, filled with the sounds, scents and colors of Palm Beach. Join us as we begin a memorable event with friends old and new. This event will be held outside and the attire is resort casual. Please note this event is for registered attendees, spouses and children. Tuesday Chairman’s Farewell Reception and Dinner 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. The Chairman’s Farewell Reception and Dinner is one of the most enjoyable events of the Annual Meeting. Begin your last evening with friends over cocktails and a fabulous dinner. Then join Jon Stetson for an evening of intelligent, interactive fun. Jon combines the art of mystery with the science of psychology and the power of intuition to create the impression that nothing is impossible. Thoughts are revealed, minds are read, reality bends and your imagination is challenged. You won’t believe your eyes! Cocktail attire is suggested. Optional Tours and Activities Optional Tours and Activities are available to Annual Meeting registrants and registered spouses/guests for an additional price. Prices are per person, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All tours and activities are exclusive to GBA Annual Meeting registrants and include private guide(s)/program specialist(s), all costs and equipment (where applicable) and appropriate round-trip transportation. Space for all tours and activities has been reserved and confirmed based on a minimum and maximum number of participants. If the minimum is not met, the tour/activity may be subject to a price increase or cancellation. You will be advised before the time of the tour if this is the case. Should the maximum number be met before receipt of your confirmation, we’ll contact you. Please see the enclosed sheet for a detailed list of available activities, including a registration form. Forms should be submitted to GBA no later than Thursday, May 21.
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