We need your help in planning. We are always open to your feedback and appreciate you completing program evaluation through-out the year.
We have created a survey for you to complete and will plan to download the results to use to schedule programs for 2021.
Please click here to access the survey and complete by Friday, October 23.
We have created a survey for you to complete and will plan to download the results to use to schedule programs for 2021.
Please click here to access the survey and complete by Friday, October 23.
Bankers and Associate Members Enjoy A Great Day at Burge Plantation
CBA’s 2020 North PAC Clay Shoot held last week at Burge Plantation in Mansfield began with a commemorative shot in memory of Chuck Harwell. Thank you to CBA Chairman David Lance, Chris Cochran, Affinity Bank and Clayton Braswell, ATM Response for participating in this. Chuck was always a huge supporter of community banking.
Bankers, sponsors, associate members, bank customers, volunteers and friends of CBA attended and enjoyed a fun day for an important cause – raising funds for CBA’s PAC/PR Fund.
Special thanks to Premier Sponsor ATM Response and all clay shoot sponsors and volunteers.
Congratulations to the winners:
Morning Flight Winners:
CBA’s 2020 North PAC Clay Shoot held last week at Burge Plantation in Mansfield began with a commemorative shot in memory of Chuck Harwell. Thank you to CBA Chairman David Lance, Chris Cochran, Affinity Bank and Clayton Braswell, ATM Response for participating in this. Chuck was always a huge supporter of community banking.
Bankers, sponsors, associate members, bank customers, volunteers and friends of CBA attended and enjoyed a fun day for an important cause – raising funds for CBA’s PAC/PR Fund.
Special thanks to Premier Sponsor ATM Response and all clay shoot sponsors and volunteers.
Congratulations to the winners:
Morning Flight Winners:
- 1st Place Team: Bank of Wrightsville: Robert Harper, Joey Ashcraft, Michael Harrison, Chris Hodges
- 2nd Place Team: Newton Federal, Covington: Scott Harpe, Ashley Smith, Chris Giella, Nick Tanner
- 1st Place Team: Vinings Bank, Smyrna: Perry Sapp, Tom Bolling, Trey Dettmering, John Thornton
- 2nd Place Team: First State Bank, Wrens: Lee Clark, Jerry Dowdy, Jim Gay, Haynes Standard
Meet CBA's ATDC/Fintech Chair Chris Stanley
The latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine features CBA’s ATDC/Fintech Committee Chair, Chris Stanley, Senior Vice President, Atlantic Capital Bank in Atlanta. Chris leads the Bank's fintech efforts across the country and has a strong background in finance, banking and technology. CBA Committees provide valuable feedback and guidance on the needs, challenges and opportunities of Georgia’s community banks. CBA invited Chris to participate in a Q&A so you can learn about his bank, how his role on the committee helps other CBA members, and more. Read the full article.
The latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine features CBA’s ATDC/Fintech Committee Chair, Chris Stanley, Senior Vice President, Atlantic Capital Bank in Atlanta. Chris leads the Bank's fintech efforts across the country and has a strong background in finance, banking and technology. CBA Committees provide valuable feedback and guidance on the needs, challenges and opportunities of Georgia’s community banks. CBA invited Chris to participate in a Q&A so you can learn about his bank, how his role on the committee helps other CBA members, and more. Read the full article.
Georgia’s community bankers do great things in their communities every day. Here is the latest on community outreach and news from CBA Members:
- Congratulations to Planters Bank Cordele Branch for winning 1st Place in the Crisp County Farm Bureau "Go Big or Gourd Home" Decorating Contest! We want to thank all team members involved in creating this scarecrow scene and our local farmers for the use of beautiful, locally grown crops displayed. Come by our Cordele Branch and take a closer look! Scarecrow Scene Created by Cordele Team Members: Sandi Guest, Kathy Turner, Robin Bratcher, Brandye Hunt, and Whitney Davis. Each flowerpot scarecrow represents a Planters Bank Team Member.
• Planters Bank President, Chief Banking Officer- Eli Tinsely has a diet coke in hand.
• Cordele Market President- Carol Arflin has a loan check in her hat.
• Universal Banker- Casey Tyson has cash in his hand and coins on his hat.
• Cordele Tellers- John Fitzgibbons & Debbie Griffin are ready to serve with cash/coins. - Bank of Newington's Screven County branches went PINK for Screven County SGA’s PINK OUT game to support Breast Cancer Research.
- Ameris Bank launched its 11th annual Helping Fight Hunger initiative. Due to COVID-19, this project is more important than ever as food insecurity is up by 60%, according to Feeding America. The bank is collecting as many nonperishable food items as possible in October. Read more here.
Ray Crook has joined Heritage Southeast Bank, Atlanta as Vice President and Senior Credit Officer.
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Alex Romeo has been named Vice President over the Retail Payments Office's (RPO) strategic business services and Federal Reserve Financial Services (FRFS) at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
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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:
BSA Update-Cannabis/Hemp: What we think we know? What we don’t know? What we need to Know? How to proceed?
November 6, 2020 | Idle Hour Country Club, Macon or STREAM
Agenda Topics & Speakers:
Click here to register.
November 6, 2020 | Idle Hour Country Club, Macon or STREAM
Agenda Topics & Speakers:
- What’s Happening with the Georgia Hemp Program
Ashley Sellers, Director of Legal Services, Georgia Department of Agriculture
Doroteya N. Wozniak, Associate, James-Bates-Brannan-Groover, LLP - Hemp Farming – Round Table Discussion with Hemp Producers
Moderator: Lisa Berry, Senior Banking consultant & Principal, Warrant Averett - Cannabis Banking in Georgia
Melissa Sneed, Deputy Commissioner of Supervision, Georgia Department of Banking and Finance - Legal Side of MRB in Georgia
Doroteya N. Wozniak - Cannabis Banking – MRB, Hemp, and CBD – To Bank or Not Bank?
Updating your Policy and Procedures
Dianne Barton, Performance Solutions, Inc
Click here to register.
4th Quarter Banker Regulatory Forum Compliance RAP Session
Thursday, November 4, 2020 | Virtual 10 a.m. – Noon
To submit a question for the Regulatory Agencies, please email Becky Soto
These forums are designed for bankers to have an open dialogue and exchange of viewpoints with the regulators in a comfortable, relaxed setting. We will hear each agency’s hot topics, then we'll open up the call for questions to our agency representatives. After lunch we will have peer discussions around prepared agenda topics. In November 2020, our BRF/RAP will be Compliance-focused, we encourage CEOs and Compliance Officers to attend. Click here to register.
Thursday, November 4, 2020 | Virtual 10 a.m. – Noon
To submit a question for the Regulatory Agencies, please email Becky Soto
These forums are designed for bankers to have an open dialogue and exchange of viewpoints with the regulators in a comfortable, relaxed setting. We will hear each agency’s hot topics, then we'll open up the call for questions to our agency representatives. After lunch we will have peer discussions around prepared agenda topics. In November 2020, our BRF/RAP will be Compliance-focused, we encourage CEOs and Compliance Officers to attend. Click here to register.
Each workshop is designed either as a series or as a stand-alone, packaged full of checklists, job aids, case studies, examples, and "real world" situations. The Series provides a branch manager and the branch management team with current, proven solutions to managing a successful branch today.
Workshop 4 focuses on maintaining superior performance. Participants learn new methods for communicating and raising the bar through the performance management process, team building, and leadership abilities. We explore how to keep a team motivated and focused on achieving organizational goals. Register today.
Workshop 4 focuses on maintaining superior performance. Participants learn new methods for communicating and raising the bar through the performance management process, team building, and leadership abilities. We explore how to keep a team motivated and focused on achieving organizational goals. Register today.
October is National Cyber Security Month – be sure to take advantage of the free graphics and resources from CBA and help your customers stay safe.
What banks need to know about their cloud tech – Guest article from CBA Preferred Service Provider WIPFLI
What banks need to know about their cloud tech – Guest article from CBA Preferred Service Provider WIPFLI
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With increased regulatory enforcement, cyber threats and board of director litigation, the banking industry faces significant exposures. Managing risk through best practices and insurance are key factors to safeguard you and your customer’s assets. CBIZ risk consultants leverage their financial institution knowledge to provide comprehensive risk solutions designed to safeguard your institution. CBIZ is a leader in bank services including insurance, insurance reviews, payroll, payroll, outsourced credit analysis, accounting, tax, audit, cyber risk consulting, retirement plans, employee benefits and valuation.
To learn more, contact Kris St. Martin at 763-549-2267 or visit their website. |
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- Costly Home Equity Line of Credit Scams - Guest Article from CBA Gold PSP Travelers
- Regulatory Capital Rule: Eligible Retained Income
- Cotton Marketing News
- Georgia Department of Banking & Finance – September Bulletin
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