Nov 23 - CBA Today eNewsletter - COMMUNITY BANKERS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA

2022 has seen both challenges and major accomplishments for CBA and Georgia’s community banking industry. We look forward to expanding our member experience in 2023 through strong lobbying efforts, continuously enhanced professional development programs, and innovative solutions from our vendor partners.

"Membership in CBA is an investment in your bank’s future. With the same dedication and commitment you use to serve your customers and communities, CBA pledges to help you succeed in today’s challenging financial services environment. We appreciate your continued support and involvement. This is your association, and we encourage your participation and input anytime,” explained John McNair, CBA President & CEO.

CBA member banks and associate members will be receiving a statement for their 2023 annual membership in the coming weeks. If you have any questions regarding your membership or if you would like to learn more about all your membership includes, please contact CBA. See all the benefits of membership.

Join Us for a Night of Networking & Fowling to Benefit CBA's Advocacy Efforts
What is Fowling? The Original Football Bowling Pin Game!
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How Do You Play?
It’s as easy as throwing a football at ten bowling pins until someone knocks them all down. BONK™. Drink. Repeat. Check out the short, simple rules to find out about Fair Ups, Overtime, Sudden Death and more.

Register today! Thanks to our sponsors.

ICBA Community Banking Briefing: Post–Election
December 7 | 2:00–3:15 PM
Join ICBA experts for a post-election briefing. ICBA congressional relations staff will provide an overview of the midterm election results and what they mean for community banks during the lame duck session as well as the 118th Congress in January. Additionally, ICBA Regulatory staff will update bankers on the current activities of the banking agencies, including the FDIC assessment increase, FHFA capital rules, and CFPB guidance on overdraft and deposit fees.
Register here.

Georgia’s community bankers do great things in their communities every day. Here is the latest on community outreach and news from CBA Members:

In honor of Veterans Day, Bank of Dade, Trenton, made a donation to the local American Legion Post 106 to help them continue their honorable work in our community. Pictured are: Gary Moore, the current Commander of the American Legion Post 106, who served in the Army from 1966 – 1968; Brigadier General Bob Woods, past Commander of the American Legion Post 106, whose service spanned 30 years in the U.S. Army; and Bank of Dade CEO Shannon Henry.
Congratulations to David Lance and the team at Greater Community Bank, Rome. Bank employees are celebrating two years of being named a "Best Bank to Work For" by American Banker Magazine. The bank, which was the only institution recognized in the state of Georgia and the smallest bank in the country, was ranked 20th out of 90 banking organizations across the country. Read more.
Planters First Bank, Cordele, presented the Crisp County Sheriff's Office with a $750 check to help purchase bicycles for some exceptional third-grade students this Christmas as part of their Annual Bicycle Safety Program.

Sympathy
CBA extends our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Speaker David Ralston, who passed away on November 16, 2022, after an extended illness. Speaker Ralston has been a trusted leader of our state and a friend to our community bankers. Link to press release.

CBA offers our sympathy to friends, family and co-workers of Donna Ashworth, CEO, PaymentsFirst, who passed away recently. Read obituary.

Dr. Jermaine Whirl, President of Augusta Technical College, has joined the Board of Directors of Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company, Louisville.

Riley Young has been promoted to Cash Management Specialist at Queensborough National Bank & Trust in the Savannah and Statesboro markets.

Deborah Clemons joined Colony Bank as Banking Center Manager in the bank’s Albany market.

Edward Capitan (Ned) was named Branch Manager and Banking Officer at First Glynn Bank, Brunswick, a division of First Chatham Bank, Savannah.

Rochelle Hines, First Chatham Bank, Savannah, was named Branch Manager and Banking Officer of the bank’s Telfair branch office.

Carla Senst, First Chatham Bank, Savannah, was promoted to Assistant Vice President. She is Branch Manager at the bank’s Richmond Hill branch office.

Stephanie Courtney was promoted to Assistant Vice President in her role as Risk Management Specialist at First Chatham Bank, Savannah.

Jennifer Ausley, First Chatham Bank, Savannah, was named Branch Manager and Banking Officer of the bank’s Springfield Branch office.

Barry Blevins has joined Colony Bank, Fitzgerald, as Treasury Solutions Advisor Lead.

Think CBA First for Your Professional Development Needs!
Here are some upcoming CBA events:

What role does the federal agencies’ Third-Party Risk Management Model play in FinTech?
12/6: Macon/STREAM
12/7: Tifton
12/13: Statesboro/STREAM

Retail Banking Forum IV
November 30 | Macon or Live STREAM
An Investment in Your Bank's Future!
We invite chief operations officers, operations managers, and deposit operations specialist to join.
The Retail Banking Forum provides a platform and an opportunity for retail banking officers to exchange ideas freely and examine pressing issues in today's ever-evolving regulatory, cost-conscious, and results-driven environment. The agenda for each session is based on input from participants in the forum group and the facilitator. Also, subject matter experts will be brought in to cover specific pressing forum topics.

Partner Webinar: Time's Almost Up for CECL:
See How CECLSolver Can Help
December 8 | 10:00 AM
The CECL deadline is quickly approaching. But it’s not too late to get started if you have our practical, easy-to-use CECL compliance tool. In this brief demo, we’ll show you how CECLSolver works, how you can get started quickly, and take the mystery out of WARM calculations, Q factors and timelines. We’ll also share how other banks realize quick success by using the tool to meet compliance requirements — without having to pay consultants or suffering from “analysis paralysis.” Register here.

ACG is Atlanta based and has proudly served the interests of Georgia Community Banks for more than 30 years. We believe in a “Better Customer Experience” and ensure complete satisfaction. ACG has been an endorsed member of the CBA for more than 15 years!

Contact Phil Winn at 678-458-9899 or visit their website.

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November 23, 2022