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April 6, 2022

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Every year, CBA distinguishes April as Community Banking Month, recognizing the unique spirit which makes community banks throughout Georgia the foundation of their communities.

​Participating in Community Banking Month gives you the opportunity to highlight all your bank does to benefit your community. Every year Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) designs promotional items to help member banks celebrate Community Banking! Participation in this excellent advertising campaign will help boost your public relations image and prove your bank is an important foundation to your community.

Join in the fun on social media by using the hashtags  #BankLocalGA, #GoLocal, #ILoveMyCommunityBank, or #CommunityBankingMonth. We can share your posts and give others ideas on how they can also celebrate community banking! 

Again this year, CBA is offering promotional materials to use for your website and social media channels! Have your bank show your appreciation for your local customers by using these banners and headers. 


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Last Day to Order Your Community Banking Champion Tee Is April 8th!
Thank you for supporting the community banking industry in 2021 through our first t-shirt fundraiser. Monies raised are used to support advocacy efforts at our state capitol. Join your fellow bankers by wearing these to increase awareness of our industry brand. CBA's LEAD Committee has designed a new t-shirt for 2022. Order here.


Georgia Community Bankers Serving on ICBA Committees
Several Georgia community bankers have been appointed to Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) committees. Terms for committee members began in March. Derek Williams, President & CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, was named chairman-elect of ICBA for 2022—23. Other ICBA Committee members from Georgia include:
 
George Andrews, Unity National Bank, Atlanta: Housing Finance Committee and Minority Bank Advisory Council
Frank Griffin, Flint Community Bank, Albany: Cyber & Data Security Committee
Ron Quinn, Peach State Bank & Trust, Gainesville: Bank Services Committee
Mike Sale, The Commercial Bank, Crawford: Bank Education Committee
Bran Thompson, South Georgia Bank, Glennville: Legislative Issues Committee
 
Mr. Williams also serves on the Bank Ops & Payment Committee, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Minority Bank Advisory Council, Nominating Committee and Policy Development Committee.
 
“CBA is grateful for the leadership these exceptional bankers provide both in Georgia and now on a national basis.  They are excellent representatives of the community banking industry and will serve with distinction,” said John McNair, President & CEO, Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA).
 
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is the nation’s voice for community banks with its mission to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. ICBA is dedicated exclusively to represent the interests of the community banking industry.
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Bran Thompson

CBA Welcomes New Associate Members
The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) would like to welcome new Associate Members who were recently approved by the Board of Directors. Throughout the year, CBA’s Board reviews and approves quality vendors who provide products and services to CBA members. For more information on becoming an associate member, click here or contact Lindsay Greene.​
360 View CRM
Ms. Joyce Colin
Software
Franklin, TN
 
adPharos
Mr. Jeffrey Nichols
Advertising/Marketing
Atlanta, GA
 
AMATAS  
Mr. Daniel Dimm
Cyber Security
Lawrenceville, GA
 
Carty & Company, Inc. 
Mr. Alex Vincent
Investment Services
Memphis, TN
 
College Ave Student Loans    
Mr. Reid Moehn
Consumer Lending 
Wilmington, DE
Computer Service Professionals, Inc. 
Ms. Emily Twillman
Processing & Technology Solutions 
Jefferson City, MO
 
Habitat for Humanity    
Mr. Ryan Willoughby
Alternative Funding 
Columbus, GA
 
Monit  
Mr. Max Koenig
Cash Flow Analysis   
Wellesley, MA
 
OttoMoto  
Ms. Carol Docalavich
Software     
Cumming, GA
  
Tenax Solutions  
Mr. Ben Hayden
Cyber Security
Granger, IA

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PAC/PR Topgolf Showdown Atlanta--Registration Ends TODAY
Join us April 13, for a one-of-a-kind event that is equal parts networking and golf tournament with friendly competition! This open-air tournament offers a way to connect and raise money for an important cause—CBA’s PAC Fund. Enjoy food, beverages, prizes, and support CBA’s PAC. Registration includes 3 hours of golf, food, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, and an afternoon of fun!  Register today!


Scholarship Applications Due to CBA by April 15, 2022!

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Hester Scholarship 
Walraven Scholarship

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Georgia’s community bankers do great things in their communities every day. Here is the latest on community outreach and news from CBA Members:
  • Skip Willcox, Vice President & Account Executive, Crescent Mortgage, Atlanta, has recently launched his Big Skip Energy Podcast. His guest last week was Natalie Bartholomew, aka The Girl Banker, who shared her efforts advocating for women in banking. Link to Girl Banker podcast.​

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Sherry Martin, Senior Vice President and Director of Guaranteed Government Lending, Georgia Primary Bank, Atlanta, was selected as a member of the Buckhead Leadership Class of 2022.
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Jesse McMillen has joined SunMark Community Bank, Eatonton, as a Commercial Lender.
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Mike Rountree has joined SunMark Community Bank, Eatonton, as a Business Development Specialist.
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David Gilliam has been named Vice President, Leesburg City President at OneSouth Bank, Blakely.
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Brandi Hayes has been named Assistant Vice President, Loan Operations Manager at OneSouth Bank, Blakely.
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Ashley Downs has joined Rabun County Bank, Clayton, as a Lender.
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Chris Raiford has joined The Claxton Bank as Vice President/Commercial Lender–City Leader.
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Jackson Johnson has joined American Commerce Bank, Bremen, as Senior Accountant.
Read more.

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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:

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BSA Fundamental Bootcamp 
April 19—21, 2022 | In-Person SOLD OUT
Live Virtual STREAM Available


Topics Include: 
The Role of FinCEN • BSA 101 • The Tools of BSA • Money Laundering Methods in Today’s Environment • Review of the BSA Building Blocks and 5 Pillars • CIP, CDD, and EDD • Bank Secrecy Act: Legal Update & Enforcement Trends • BSA Compliance Management Program • Risk Assessments and Risk Rating of Customers • BSA Reporting and Record-Keeping • Currency Transaction Reporting (CTR) & Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) • Monetary Instrument Logs (MIL) • Wire Transfers • High-Risk Products and Services • Case Studies • Everything you wanted to ask a Banker and Auditor about BSA • Tools Available for Today’s BSA Team • Suspicious Activity Report – From Decision Making to Writing the SAR • BSA and OFAC Training • Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) Compliance • Record Retention • Action Planning

Register today.


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Banker Regulatory Forum—Compliance 
April 12 | STREAM
The goal of the Banker Regulatory Forum is to establish a dialogue with the state and federal regulators/agencies regarding their policies, procedures, and objectives. It also serves as a clearinghouse for CBA member concerns. 

The regulatory agencies cover their hot topics first with questions from the bankers allowed at any time. In addition, if time permits, the regulators will answer any prepared questions submitted prior to the meeting. We ensure an open dialogue between bankers and regulators throughout the forum. Register here.


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Time Is Almost Up: Solving CECL Compliance
April 12 | STREAM
CECL compliance grows more pressing by the minute. Some banks are still designing their process for estimating reserves. Others have moved past methodology testing and are already rethinking their approach. No matter where you’re positioned on the readiness spectrum, you will glean valuable takeaways from this webinar—like this reality: CECL doesn’t have to be so complicated or costly. Learn more and register.


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Webinar:  Interest Rate Swaps: Not Just for Hedging
April 12, 2022 | 11 AM

Please join ICBA Securities and Vinings Sparks for a one-hour session which will cover:
  • Explain derivatives in simple, easy to understand terms
  • Cover the economic advantages of using derivatives
  • Discuss the governance and accounting requirements associated with derivatives
​​Learn more and register.


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FDIC Report Shows Bank Consumer Loan Performance Improved, Deposit Growth Rates Moderated, and Decline in Bank Branches Grew in Aftermath of Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the economy into what was, by some measures, the worst contraction on record, but consumer lending trends did not deteriorate as they usually do during a recession. While credit card loan balances remained below the pre-recession level through fourth quarter 2021, auto loans and other consumer loans grew throughout 2020 and 2021. Performance of all types of bank consumer loans improved because of government support, forbearance programs, and tighter underwriting standards for new loans, according to a new FDIC report, “Consumer Lending Through the Pandemic and the Recovery,” published in the FDIC Quarterly.


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​Contact Danny Capitel at 703-292-3400 or visit their ​website.
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Here are some of the latest news stories relevant to community banking and the financial services industry:​
  • Georgia Department of Banking & Finance - March 2022 Bulletin
  • ICBA Offers Financial Literacy Month Resources
  • FASB Updates Guidance on Troubled Debt Restructurings
  • ICBA Capital Summit Less than One Month Away

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT CBA
    • Board of Directors
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    • Office Directions & Hours
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    • Remembering Julian Hester
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Member Login
    • Associate Members >
      • Associate Member Benefits & Application
      • Associate Member Directory >
        • Company Listing Update
    • Bank Members >
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      • Member Bank Directory >
        • Bank Listing Update
      • Lifetime Service Awards
    • Preferred Service Providers
    • ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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      • CBA Legal Hotline
      • CBA Career Center
      • CBA Wellness Solutions
      • April is Community Banking Month
      • Marketing Resources
      • Useful Websites
  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    • Community Bankers College
    • Programs >
      • Calendar
      • Programs by Functional Category
      • Webinars
      • Banker Regulatory Forum
      • Barret School of Banking
      • Community Bank Leadership Academy
      • Compliance Professionals Package
      • Connect (Convention)
      • Executive Channel
      • HR & Talent Development League
      • WINSPIRE - Women in Banking
    • Resources >
      • Cancellation Policies & Facility Maps
      • Compliance Resources
      • Disaster & Pandemic Support & Preparedness
      • FDIC Regulatory Calendar
      • Financial Literacy
      • Speakers
    • Scholarships/Student Development >
      • Julian & Jan Hester Scholarship
      • McNair Scholarship
      • Walraven Scholarship
      • Rise Up - College Student Development Program
  • PUBLICATIONS
    • Advocacy Update
    • Education Buzz
    • eNewsletter - CBA Today
    • Georgia Communities First Magazine
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    • Innovation Circuit
    • Peachy Posts
    • Swaggin Wagon Adventures
  • ADVOCACY
    • Programs >
      • Clay Shoot
      • TopGolf Tournaments
      • Town Hall Talks
    • Advocacy Fund >
      • T-Shirt Advocacy Fundraiser
      • Corporate Donations
      • Individual Donations
    • Advocacy Update
    • ICBA Plan for Prosperity
    • Locate Your Legislator
    • Priority Legislation SB 157 >
      • SB 157 Survey
    • SBA/PPP Resources >
      • THE CARES ACT & SBA LENDING
      • Paycheck Protection Program
      • PSP & Associate Member Support During Covid-19
    • Silent Auction Items