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CBA bankers and partner firms gathered in Atlanta for an evening of networking and fun at Fowling Warehouse in Atlanta. This unique fundraiser for CBA’s advocacy efforts was a combination of football, bowling, and tailgating. Participants enjoyed friendly competition, dinner and lots of laughs. CBA is the only state association committed solely to the interests of community banks.
Special thanks to the premier sponsor, Eclipse Brand Builders; General Sponsors: Abram Armored and James-Bates-Brannan-Groover LLP; Supporting Sponsors: ACG, BCC-USA, BHG Financial, Crescent Mortgage, DefenseStorm, Executive Insurance Agency, Mauldin & Jenkins, Newcleus, Point to Point Environmental, Stokes, Carmichael & Ernst LLP, STS Group and Travelers.
Special thanks to the premier sponsor, Eclipse Brand Builders; General Sponsors: Abram Armored and James-Bates-Brannan-Groover LLP; Supporting Sponsors: ACG, BCC-USA, BHG Financial, Crescent Mortgage, DefenseStorm, Executive Insurance Agency, Mauldin & Jenkins, Newcleus, Point to Point Environmental, Stokes, Carmichael & Ernst LLP, STS Group and Travelers.
Welcome New Member—AuburnBank
It is a pleasure to welcome Mr. Jerry Siegel, Senior Vice President/CTO, and the entire team at AuburnBank, Auburn, AL, into CBA membership. The bank’s commitment to its community and the community banking model aligns with CBA’s community bank-only membership and focus. The entire team here at CBA is looking forward to working with all at AuburnBank!
It is a pleasure to welcome Mr. Jerry Siegel, Senior Vice President/CTO, and the entire team at AuburnBank, Auburn, AL, into CBA membership. The bank’s commitment to its community and the community banking model aligns with CBA’s community bank-only membership and focus. The entire team here at CBA is looking forward to working with all at AuburnBank!
Deborah “Dip” Burkhalter, Greater Community Bank, Receives CBA Lifetime
Service Award
Deborah “Dip” Burkhalter, Retail Banking Associate, Greater Community Bank, Rome, was recognized by the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) for 37 years of dedicated service to the community banking industry. Ms. Burkhalter was recognized at a retirement celebration held in her honor at Greater Community Bank in Rome.
Service Award
Deborah “Dip” Burkhalter, Retail Banking Associate, Greater Community Bank, Rome, was recognized by the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) for 37 years of dedicated service to the community banking industry. Ms. Burkhalter was recognized at a retirement celebration held in her honor at Greater Community Bank in Rome.
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"Georgia is fortunate to have community bankers who have reached these significant milestones in their careers. It is our pleasure to honor the men and women who have served the banking needs of their communities and lent their expertise to a new generation of community bankers throughout their careers,” stated John McNair, President & CEO of CBA. "Congratulations to Dip. We appreciate her dedicated service to Georgia’s community banking industry and wish her all the best in her retirement.”
“The entire GCB family is thrilled to celebrate Dip’s retirement.” said David J. Lance, President & CEO, Greater Community Bank. “Her enthusiastic commitment to our community has been felt by her customers and coworkers alike for nearly three decades. We wish her the very best in her new chapter!” Read press release. |
L-R: David J. Lance, Greater Community Bank President & CEO; Donna McEntyre, Greater Community Bank Chief Operating Officer & Corporate Secretary; Deborah “Dip” Burkhalter; John McNair, President & CEO, Community Bankers Association of Georgia
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Investing in Your Bank’s Future:
CBA Dues Statements Have Been Mailed
Statements for 2023 annual membership have been sent to all CBA member banks and associate members. "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.
If you have any questions regarding your membership or if you would like to pay before the end of the year, please contact CBA.
CBA Dues Statements Have Been Mailed
Statements for 2023 annual membership have been sent to all CBA member banks and associate members. "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.
If you have any questions regarding your membership or if you would like to pay before the end of the year, please contact CBA.
2023 Media Kit—Reach Georgia Community Bank
Decision Makers
Do you want to reach the top decision-makers at Georgia’s community banks? There is no better way than by promoting your message through advertising opportunities at CBA. Take a look at CBA’s 2023 Media Kit, which outlines advertising opportunities on the website, weekly e-newsletter, and in the quarterly magazine. CBA member banks are eager to learn about new technology, as well as products and services that will contribute to their growth and improve efficiencies. Contact Lindsay Greene for more information.
Decision Makers
Do you want to reach the top decision-makers at Georgia’s community banks? There is no better way than by promoting your message through advertising opportunities at CBA. Take a look at CBA’s 2023 Media Kit, which outlines advertising opportunities on the website, weekly e-newsletter, and in the quarterly magazine. CBA member banks are eager to learn about new technology, as well as products and services that will contribute to their growth and improve efficiencies. Contact Lindsay Greene for more information.
CBA Advocacy 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 Advocacy 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 Advocacy Fund:
- Community Bank of Georgia, Baxley – Mr. Kelly Stone
- The Commercial Bank, Crawford – Mr. Mike Sale
- Colony Bank, Fitzgerald – Mr. Josh Osbourne
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 Queensborough National Bank & Trust Co., Louisville, for being recognized as a 2022 Best of Georgia® winner in Georgia Business Journal’s annual readers’ poll. Read more.
- The Augusta area branches of Queensborough National Bank & Trust Co. are hoping to bring some holiday cheer by filling the wish lists of kids at Child Enrichment this holiday season.
- Planters First Bank, Cordele, donated to Concerned Citizens that Care, a local civic organization that specializes in helping those less fortunate in our community through food and various other donations.
- Planters First Bank donated to Adopt an Angel: a program sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse Crisp, which collects and distributes toys to needy children in the community each year during Christmas.
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Think CBA First for Your Professional Development Needs!
Here are some upcoming CBA events:
Here are some upcoming CBA events:
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2023 Compliance Professionals Package
We invite you to participate in the 2023 Compliance Professionals Package. CBA of GA continues to raise the bar on our program offerings to bring more benefits and value to our community bank compliance professionals. The Compliance Professionals Package will support your financial institution's strategies for managing an effective compliance program. NEW topics scheduled include Overdrafts/Representments, UDAAP, Appraisal Regulations, Flood Insurance, 3rd Party Risk Management & ESB (Environmental Social Governance).
As your professional development resource, we know you strive to continue growing your knowledge and skills as compliance professionals. Register today!
We invite you to participate in the 2023 Compliance Professionals Package. CBA of GA continues to raise the bar on our program offerings to bring more benefits and value to our community bank compliance professionals. The Compliance Professionals Package will support your financial institution's strategies for managing an effective compliance program. NEW topics scheduled include Overdrafts/Representments, UDAAP, Appraisal Regulations, Flood Insurance, 3rd Party Risk Management & ESB (Environmental Social Governance).
As your professional development resource, we know you strive to continue growing your knowledge and skills as compliance professionals. Register today!
Webinar: CECL Compliance Q&A Session
December 16, 2023 | 10:00 am
Join QwickRate’s December CECL Coffee Talk with Paul Allen, CPA, from Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund. During this interactive Q&A session, the panel will share best practices, clarify misinformation, and more. Bring your CECL questions! Open to any bankers – whether you use the QwickAnalytics CECLSolver tool or not. Register here.
December 16, 2023 | 10:00 am
Join QwickRate’s December CECL Coffee Talk with Paul Allen, CPA, from Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund. During this interactive Q&A session, the panel will share best practices, clarify misinformation, and more. Bring your CECL questions! Open to any bankers – whether you use the QwickAnalytics CECLSolver tool or not. Register here.
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