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John McNairPresident & CEO
Community Bankers
Association of Georgia
Happy New Year! I trust everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing Holiday Season. Lisa, Lauren, and I were able to head back home to see family and friends. My mom and Lisa’s mom and dad are all in their mid-80’s and are still as feisty as ever. It was great to see them and all our family and friends in person versus through a computer screen.
2022 is already ushering in new challenges, such as the Omicron variant, inflation, supply chain issues, legislative and regulatory challenges. All of which are continuing to test our collective resolve and determination. However, if the past few years represented a 15-round prizefight, I believe we are entering the late rounds AND have not lost a round yet!! Frankly, I don’t know why the other side(s) just don’t throw in the towel and call it a day. As Georgian’s, community bankers, and as a country, we are more cunning, resilient, and resolute than ever before. We will continue to lead, we will continue to serve, and we will continue to overcome all obstacles and challenges that are in front of us—it is in our DNA.
Today is Wednesday, January 5, 2022—let’s make it the best day ever… until tomorrow! I wish you all the best for a successful 2022 and look forward to personally seeing you soon! Thank you for your support of CBA!
2022 is already ushering in new challenges, such as the Omicron variant, inflation, supply chain issues, legislative and regulatory challenges. All of which are continuing to test our collective resolve and determination. However, if the past few years represented a 15-round prizefight, I believe we are entering the late rounds AND have not lost a round yet!! Frankly, I don’t know why the other side(s) just don’t throw in the towel and call it a day. As Georgian’s, community bankers, and as a country, we are more cunning, resilient, and resolute than ever before. We will continue to lead, we will continue to serve, and we will continue to overcome all obstacles and challenges that are in front of us—it is in our DNA.
Today is Wednesday, January 5, 2022—let’s make it the best day ever… until tomorrow! I wish you all the best for a successful 2022 and look forward to personally seeing you soon! Thank you for your support of CBA!
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Compliance Officer Bootcamp
March 1—4, 2022 | King & Prince, St. Simons Island
Early Bird Deadline: January 15, 2022
This program provides insight on how to be an effective Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer Boot Camp is a must whether you are new to compliance or have been moving through the motions of compliance for years.
Human Resources & Talent Development League
Early Bird Deadline: January 15, 2022
So many benefits: Access to the HR Hotline up to four times per month, four R.A.P Sessions, access to virtual networking groups, and attendance to 2022 Spring HR Conference.
Elite Compliance Professionals Package
Early Bird Deadline: January 30, 2022
Upgrade your bank’s Compliance Professionals Package to the Elite Compliance Professionals Package and take advantage of free programs, special savings and much more. Pay by January 30th and automatically receive a complimentary registration to the following: In addition, your bank will receive two $150 coupons to use towards a variety of CBA signature programs.
Mortgage Lending School
April 4—7, 2022 | Crescent Mortgage Headquarters, Atlanta
Early Bird Deadline: February 15, 2022
This school is designed for both bankers who want to enter the secondary market mortgage space, and those who are already seasoned in mortgage origination. Attend in person or virtually over two 2-day sessions. The Mortgage School will focus on the roles and functions within residential mortgage banking.
Compliance Officer Bootcamp
March 1—4, 2022 | King & Prince, St. Simons Island
Early Bird Deadline: January 15, 2022
This program provides insight on how to be an effective Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer Boot Camp is a must whether you are new to compliance or have been moving through the motions of compliance for years.
Human Resources & Talent Development League
Early Bird Deadline: January 15, 2022
So many benefits: Access to the HR Hotline up to four times per month, four R.A.P Sessions, access to virtual networking groups, and attendance to 2022 Spring HR Conference.
Elite Compliance Professionals Package
Early Bird Deadline: January 30, 2022
Upgrade your bank’s Compliance Professionals Package to the Elite Compliance Professionals Package and take advantage of free programs, special savings and much more. Pay by January 30th and automatically receive a complimentary registration to the following: In addition, your bank will receive two $150 coupons to use towards a variety of CBA signature programs.
Mortgage Lending School
April 4—7, 2022 | Crescent Mortgage Headquarters, Atlanta
Early Bird Deadline: February 15, 2022
This school is designed for both bankers who want to enter the secondary market mortgage space, and those who are already seasoned in mortgage origination. Attend in person or virtually over two 2-day sessions. The Mortgage School will focus on the roles and functions within residential mortgage banking.
CBA PAC Fund: Thank You!
At CBA, we must constantly build and renew relationships with
legislators that understand and support community banking.
Thank you to the following banks for their generous
contributions to CBA’s PAC Fund:
At CBA, we must constantly build and renew relationships with
legislators that understand and support community banking.
Thank you to the following banks for their generous
contributions to CBA’s PAC Fund:
- Affinity Bank, Atlanta — Mr. Chris Cochran
- Altamaha Bank & Trust, Vidalia — Mr. Brent Sammons
- American Commerce Bank, Bremen — Mr. David Tate
- Colony Bank, Fitzgerald — Mr. Heath Fountain
- Community Bank of Dublin-Laurens County, Dublin — Mr. Brian Bazemore
- First Port City Bank, Bainbridge — Mr. Scott Ewing
- ICI Consulting, Panama City, FL — Mr. Keith Hagen
- Oconee State Bank, Watkinsville — Mr. Neil Stevens
- Peach State Bank & Trust, Gainesville — Mr. Ron Quinn
- Pineland Bank, Alma — Mr. Al Ross
- Planters First Bank, Cordele — Mr. Eli Tinsley
- The Farmers Bank, Greensboro — Mr. Sid Lane
Update Your Information for the 2022 Georgia Financial Directory
The digital version of the Georgia Financial Directory will be published in late spring, and all CBA members will receive a complimentary copy. Again this year, CBA has retained NFR Communications LLC to publish the 2022 directory.
Please be on the lookout for a questionnaire from NFR to obtain current data about your bank or company. It is important that you respond promptly with the information requested. The completed form should be returned no later than February 10, 2022.
Make sure your bank and holding company information is up to date! If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay Greene at 770-541-0376. Thank you in advance for your participation.
The digital version of the Georgia Financial Directory will be published in late spring, and all CBA members will receive a complimentary copy. Again this year, CBA has retained NFR Communications LLC to publish the 2022 directory.
Please be on the lookout for a questionnaire from NFR to obtain current data about your bank or company. It is important that you respond promptly with the information requested. The completed form should be returned no later than February 10, 2022.
Make sure your bank and holding company information is up to date! If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay Greene at 770-541-0376. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Georgia’s community bankers do great things in their communities every day. Here is the latest on community outreach and news from CBA Members:
- Colony Bank, Fitzgerald, is proud to announce the Colony Leadership Academy class of 2021 has completed and graduated from the program during their final session in Savannah. At the graduation ceremony, students were awarded a $1,000 scholarship for completing the Colony Leadership Academy program. Read release.
Mathis Acree has been named to the Albany Community Advisory Board for Colony Bank, Albany.
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Will Moore has joined Ameris Bank, Valdosta, as Market President for the Valdosta area.
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Former CBA Chair, David Lance, President & CEO, Greater Community Bank, Rome, was recently featured in CEO/CFO Magazine. The feature entitled “Greater Banking Guided by the Golden Rule,” is in a Q&A format and covers a range of topics.
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Congratulations to Lee Clark, President and Chief Executive Officer, CSRA Banc Corp. and First State Bank, Wrens, who has announced his retirement effective January 30, 2022.
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Think CBA First for Your Professional Development Needs!
Be sure to think of CBA first when it comes to your training and Professional Development needs. Here are some upcoming CBA events:
Be sure to think of CBA first when it comes to your training and Professional Development needs. Here are some upcoming CBA events:
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ALLL and CECL: The New Accounting Standard Required to Calculate and Maintain the Allowance for Loans and Lease Losses
January 13 | Macon or STREAM
After completing this course, the participant will have an enhanced understanding of the importance of creating and maintaining an adequate allowance that is legally defensible and ensures the bank is operating in a safe and sound environment under the CECL Methodology. Learn more and register.
January 13 | Macon or STREAM
After completing this course, the participant will have an enhanced understanding of the importance of creating and maintaining an adequate allowance that is legally defensible and ensures the bank is operating in a safe and sound environment under the CECL Methodology. Learn more and register.
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Credit Analyst
January 19—20 | Macon or STREAM Training the Credit Analyst Level 1 is a course designed to address the needs of credit analysts with little or no experience in this position. It is also designed for credit analysts and/or commercial lenders (including branch managers) with no formal training in accounting and credit analysis. Learn more here. |
TRID Basics
January 25—26 | Macon or STREAM
A full two-day seminar and workshop wading through the details of the Loan Estimate (LE) and Closing Disclosure (CD). The TRID disclosures, timing and tolerances are challenging. If you are new to TRID, this session will get you up to speed on the details of the LE and CD. If you are looking for a refresher with the latest updates, this session offers more than the rule—we will provide insight into examiner findings, trends, gotchas and nuances as we explore the details of the LE and CD. Register today.
January 25—26 | Macon or STREAM
A full two-day seminar and workshop wading through the details of the Loan Estimate (LE) and Closing Disclosure (CD). The TRID disclosures, timing and tolerances are challenging. If you are new to TRID, this session will get you up to speed on the details of the LE and CD. If you are looking for a refresher with the latest updates, this session offers more than the rule—we will provide insight into examiner findings, trends, gotchas and nuances as we explore the details of the LE and CD. Register today.
Second Keynote Speaker Set for
ICBA LIVE
ICBA announced the second keynote speaker for ICBA LIVE 2022, slated for February 27—March 3 in San Antonio.
ICBA LIVE
ICBA announced the second keynote speaker for ICBA LIVE 2022, slated for February 27—March 3 in San Antonio.
- Mallory Weggemann: The newest keynote speaker set for ICBA LIVE is 2020 and 2012 Paralympic gold medalist, NBC Sports correspondent, author, and equality activist Mallory Weggemann.
- Mike Walsh: Mike Walsh, CEO of Tomorrow, author of The Algorithmic Leader, and a Harvard Business Review columnist.
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