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MAY 22, 2019

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The second session of the Community Bank Leadership Academy took place last week in Macon. Prior to the session, attendees read the workbook for “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership,” by John C. Maxwell, and then led through the training session by Darla Harms. Darla highlighted several of the laws and asked the attendees to apply them in success and failure to home, work, community and country.
 
Darla became a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Speaker and Trainer in February 2014. John Maxwell is the #1 Leadership Expert in the world, and she has cherished everything she has learned from him and the John Maxwell team. She is also certified as a Mindset Coach by The Arbinger Institute out of Salt Lake City. She is now Executive Director of The Staffing People Leadership Institute in Albany, GA. She passionately imparts everything she has learned about leadership and mindset to others who want to become better leaders.  
 
Developed by CBA's Leadership Division, this Leadership Academy is designed specifically for the future community bank leader.  This series of four sessions will benefit the attendees through individual self-discovery, personal and professional growth and career development. Each participant will walk away with their own personal development plan.  Each workshop is designed to bring continuity and sustainable accomplishments which will allow each future bank leader to build positive influence, team connections and ongoing learning resources. The Academy aims to support Georgia's community banks in the development of its people so that these bankers will become impactful leaders of influence - for the bank, themselves and their communities.   Each participant who consecutively attends all four sessions in a calendar year will receive a Certificate of Completion.
 
Session III of the Academy will take place in July and will be led by Darla.  The session will cover “The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict,” by The Arbinger Institute. To learn more about the Academy, please click here.
 
We appreciate last week’s lunch and dinner sponsor, Point to Point Environmental.  Mark Faas joined the group for lunch on Wednesday.

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Scenes from the Leadership Academy in Macon

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OCC: CECL Standard Poses Potential Risks
The implementation of the Current Expected Credit Loss standard warrants awareness among bankers and examiners and could develop into a key risk, the OCC said. In its latest Semiannual Risk Perspective, the OCC said CECL “may pose operational and strategic risk to some banks when measuring and assessing the collectability of financial assets.” The agency also cited credit quality, the increasing complex operating environment, BSA/AML compliance, and interest rate risk. Read more from the OCC.


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Cotton Prices Tumble Through Support as Trade Uncertainties Mount
New crop December futures had solid support at 72 cents. Having earlier reached the 77-cent area, prices had begun to decline in mid-April but the 72 cent area was expected to hold and provide a safety net for producers looking for prices to eventually rebound and provide additional pricing opportunities. However, support did not hold due to the on-going US-China trade dispute. Support was expected to hold and prices show some recovery provided that positive progress be made in the trade dispute.

Data shows the pace of new sales has fallen off. Shipments of previous sales has trended up. Prices will continue to be impacted by the trade situation and the pace of sales and shipments. Having already fallen to the mid to upper 60’s, further downside is possible but should be relatively limited. Any recovery will also depend on the US crop situation. Read the full article.


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Fed Proposes Payments Updates for Same-Day ACH
The Federal Reserve Board recently requested comment on potential modifications to the Reserve Banks’ National Settlement Service and Fedwire Funds Service. The changes would support enhancements to the same-day automated clearinghouse service. The Fed also requested comment on corresponding changes to its Policy on Payment System Risk related to a new posting time for transactions and an increased daylight overdraft fee. Read more from the Fed.


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Early Exposure to Banking May Influence Life-Long Financial Health
Growing up in a community with or without banks has a long-term effect on how you build and manage credit, according to a new study. The research shows individuals who grow up in what are essentially 'financial deserts' are slow to apply for credit and as adults have lower credit scores and more delinquent accounts.

To understand why early exposure affects consumer credit behavior, researchers also looked at data on mandated financial literacy training in high schools across different states. Brown says this helped them determine that formative exposure to financial markets improves financial literacy and trust in financial institutions. Read the full article.


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7-Minute Spotlight!
A Chance to Win $1,000 in Cash! Must Be in Session to Win!
Saturday, June 8th

Again this year, CBA is proud to announce this fun, informative and rewarding presentation. During Saturday’s General Session, be sure to attend the 7-Minute Spotlight… and your chance to win $1,000!

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Here’s How it Works:
During the General Session, Bankers Healthcare Group will share information on their services for 7 minutes. To qualify, you must be in the General Session for the entire time (no late walk-ins) and submit a simple entry form at the end of the presentation. A drawing for $1,000 (that’s TEN crisp one hundred dollar bills!) will be awarded immediately after the presentation. The drawing is for bankers and bank directors only who attend the entire presentation. You have 1,000 reasons to attend and pay attention! Good luck!​

Join us and your peers and lead the way to Hilton Head at CBA's 41st Annual Leadership Division Convention & Mini-Trade Show, Thursday- Sunday, June 6-9, 2019 at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head Island, SC. Learn more and register.

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Interagency Webinar on Private Flood Insurance
The FDIC's Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection will conduct an interagency webinar next month on the recently issued interagency final rule on private flood insurance. Scheduled for 2 pm on Tuesday, June 18, the webinar will cover mandatory and discretionary acceptance of private flood insurance, compliance aid and preparation, and more. The final rule becomes effective on July 1. Learn more and register.


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FDIC Releases Video on Financial Institution Diversity
The FDIC's Office of Minority and Women Inclusion released a video on financial institution diversity. The video, available on the FDIC YouTube Channel, describes the FDIC's Financial Institution Diversity Program. The agency is encouraging financial institutions that it regulates to conduct annual self-assessments of their diversity policies and practices by May 31. Learn more from the FDIC.


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ICBA Recognizes Anniversary of S. 2155 Signing
ICBA this week is recognizing the first anniversary of the enactment of the S. 2155 community bank regulatory relief law. Signed into law by President Donald Trump on May 24, 2018, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act includes numerous bipartisan reforms benefiting community banks and consumers.
 
ICBA will be spotlighting the anniversary this week on social media, encouraging community bankers to learn about the law via ICBA’s online resources, and continuing its call for policymakers to finish implementing the job by maximizing relief from risk-based capital rules and instituting a true short-form call report. Community bankers can follow along all week via ICBA’s Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages. ICBA’s implementation matrix and additional resources are available on its “Passage of S. 2155” webpage. Learn more from ICBA


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Take Steps Against Fraudulent Instruction
One increasing claim trend among financial institutions is a form of social engineering referred to as fraudulent instructions. In a bank’s case, fraudulent instruction occurs when an employee is tricked into transferring money from a customer’s account to somewhere else because a fraudster steals the customer’s identity and convinces the bank through emails or phone calls to move the funds. With the benefit of seeing multiple claim scenarios, Traveler's is sharing some of the best practices that can be used to prevent fraudsters from making your bank a victim. Read the full article. Guest article from CBA Endorsed Member Company Traveler's.


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Elevating the Bank Customer Experience
The guiding tenet of cultivating an exceptional customer experience is that the customer is the heart of the business. In focusing on that essential principle, financial institutions can lose sight of the broader perspective that customer experience is not limited to the interactions with customer service staff, but also includes any other activities associated with being a customer of an organization. As a result, your bank needs a complete and transparent understanding of the customer’s needs and experiences across each touch point with the business. One thing is certain, customer experience is the defining business success factor, now and in years to come. Read the full article. Guest article from CBA Associate Member Franklin Madison.


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Protecting Your Institution from Check Fraud: Three Trends to be Aware Of
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While you probably may not have written a check in a while, businesses still rely on checks as one of their top forms of payment and are a lucrative source for check fraud. Those accounts tend to have more money and/or higher limits than personal accounts. There is also usually more than one signee assigned to those accounts, making them more susceptible to fraud. Additionally, the access to new technology to create realistic counterfeit checks continues to make check fraud one of the largest forms of fraud in the world. Read the full article. Guest article from CBA Associate Member Abrigo.


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Free Webinar: Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL)
Hosted by FinPro, a Baker Group strategic alliance partner, this webinar will help you navigate the new FASB standards designed to improve reporting for financial institutions.
Thursday, June 13, 2019 | 11:00 am ET

You are invited to join FinPro and The Baker Group, a CBA Endorsed Member Company, for an informative webinar on the new Current Expected Credit Loss model, one of the biggest accounting standards changes in decades. They will take a back-to-basics approach in distilling what financial institutions have to accomplish to be compliant for this new accounting standard. Migrating from the incurred loss to the expected credit loss approach does not have to be overly complex for most U.S. institutions. 

Financial institutions’ CEOs, CFOs, investment officers, board members, and those who are directly or indirectly responsible for financial management functions will benefit from this webinar. Board members will benefit from the high-level overview, while senior staff will take away key action items for CECL implementation. Learn more. To register, click here. When registering, please enter “Baker Group” in the organization field.​


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Free Webinar: Cybersecurity in the Changed Digital World
How Understanding Security Maturity Encourages the Right Investment Decisions
Monday, June 17, 2019 | 11:00 am - Noon


The world we live in has changed and continues to change every day. Building and maintaining a security posture that protects your organizations now and into the future is a leading priority for many organizations. Join Matt DeMatteo, Global Solution Lead at Secureworks, a CBA Endorsed Member Company, as he expands on the benefits gained by a clear understanding of your organization’s digital transformation journey, your inherent risk, and the external threats you could face as well as the important role of understanding your security maturity. This understanding should shape the frame of modern thinking when it comes to security and how the industry is evolving to enable business to take the right actions for them.​ Register here.


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GSGA Hosts Women's Networking Golf Event
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 | Bobby Jones Golf Course, Atlanta

Join the Georgia State Golf Association for a women’s golf and networking event to be held at Bobby Jones Golf Course. This event is for golfers of all abilities, including those who would like to come see what golf is all about! PGA Instructors will be available on the driving range to help provide swing tips and instruction for participants. Golf will consist of a 9-hole scramble on Atlanta’s most revolutionary golf course that is perfect for golfers of all skill levels.

​Following golf will be a networking reception with food and drink provided. GSGA gift bags will be available for all participants. Registration for the event is $25 and covers all expenses. Space is limited, so sign up today. Register and learn more.


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Retirement Announcements
Congratulations to Terry L. Hester, Executive Vice President, CFO and Secretary of Colony Bankcorp, Inc., Fitzgerald, has announced his retirement after 42 years of service to the bank. Commenting on the announcement, Heath Fountain, President and CEO, said, "We are grateful for Terry's dedicated service to Colony and his leadership in the Company's financial and regulatory matters. I am delighted to note that Terry will remain a member of the Company's Board of Directors and, thus, help provide for continuity in our long-term planning and governance." Terry's retirement will take effect on December 31, 2019.

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In addition, congratulations to Andy Williams, Regional President of North Georgia for United Community Bank, Blairsville, who will retire effective June 30. Andy has spent half of his 42-year career with the bank. “United Community Bank would not be what it is today without the leadership and guidance Andy has provided,” said Jack Keener, President of North Georgia and Tennessee for United Community Bank. “I am honored to have worked alongside him and congratulate him on reaching this milestone.”


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Ameris Bank Rings Bell to Mark 25 Years on Nasdaq
On May 14th, Ameris Bank, Moultrie, celebrated 25 years of being listed on the Nasdaq. Bank CEO Dennis Zember had the honor of ringing the opening bell.


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Queensborough National Bank Gives Back to the Community
The coastal market team from Queensborough National Bank & Trust Co. recently volunteered at Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia to help pack 1,500 bags of food for the Brown Bag for the Elderly program. In addition, the Grovetown branch recently sponsored and hosted a Golden Harvest Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry. 

Last week, the bank provided the Swainsboro Police Department with breakfast to show their appreciation during National Police Week. Moreover, the bank recently delivered breakfast to teachers of Swainsboro High School for Teacher Appreciation Week.


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Liberty First Bank Honors Public Service Members
As part of Public Service Recognition Week, Liberty First Bank, Monroe, hosted a cookout to honor the community's public service members. The bank hosted the Walton County Sheriff's Office, the Monroe Fire Department and the Monroe Police Department.


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Greater Community Bancshares Announces Stock Repurchase Program
Greater Community Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for Greater Community Bank, has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program that will enable the Company to repurchase up to $650 thousand of its common stock. “The Board’s decision to repurchase stock was based on the strength of the Company’s balance sheet and capital position,” said David Lance, President and CEO. “This repurchase program demonstrates the Board's confidence in our future and our commitment to delivering value to all of our stakeholders.” Read more.


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Quantum National Bank Teaches Middle School Students
Team members from Quantum National Bank, Suwanee, recently volunteered at Junior Achievement to help middle schoolers learn about budgeting. Pictured (l-r): Brad Day, Cindy Wonnacott, Michelle Maloney, Joe Johnston and Mark Nay.


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Glennville Bank Hosts Students from South Tattnall Middle School
Glennville Bank recently hosted eighth graders from South Tattnall Middle School to give them a tour of the bank and teach them about bank operations. Senior Vice President Mark Thompson led the group of students.


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United Community Bank - Atlanta
Sharon Thompson has joined the bank as President of the Central Atlanta Region.
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OneSouth Bank - Blakely
Anthony Howard has joined the bank as Blakely City President.
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​Colony Bankcorp, Inc. - Fitzgerald
Tracie Youngblood has been named Chief Financial Officer, expecting to join in mid-June 2019.
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Colony Bankcorp, Inc. - Fitzgerald
M. Eddie Hoyle has been named Chief Banking Officer.
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​Colony Bankcorp, Inc. - Fitzgerald
Edward Lee Bagwell has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel.
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​Colony Bankcorp, Inc. - Fitzgerald
J. Stan Cook has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.
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Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company, Inc. - Swainsboro
Vicki Anderson has been promoted to Branch Manager.
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Quantum National Bank - Suwanee
Congratulations to Tyler Phillips, Senior Vice President, who recently graduated from Leadership Gwinnett, a program that educates community leaders and inspires civic involvement. Read more.

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Bank Assetpoint®/Insured Cash Sweep®, or ICS®
Danny Capitel is Regional Director for Promontory Interfinancial Network. Chosen by more than 3,000 financial institutions nationwide, Promontory Interfinancial Network is the leading provider of FDIC-insured deposit placement services. Banks can use the company’s solutions—Insured Cash Sweep, or ICS; CDARS; Promnet Reverse Repo; IND; Yankee Sweep; Bank Assetpoint; and Residential Mortgage Network—to build multi-million-dollar relationships, reduce collateral requirements, purchase funding, manage liquidity, and buy or sell loans. Visit promnetwork.com to find out how Promontory Network can help your bank to manage its balance sheet more profitably.
 
For more info, contact Danny at dcapitel@promnetwork.com or (866) 776-6426, ext. 3476, or visit www.promnetwork.com.

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The CBA offers a variety of professional development options for all positions in a community bank. Scroll to find a program that meets your needs, contact us to discuss your goals, or you can look through our online calendar for more options. A member of our Professional Development team can be reached at (770) 541-4490 or by email at education@cbaofga.com. CPE (Continuing Professional Education) credits are available upon your successful completion of our nationally recognized, invaluable education opportunities.  

Summer 2019

41st Annual Leadership Division Convention & Mini-Trade Show
Thursday-Sunday, June 6-9 – Hilton Head Island, SC


Compliance Officer Bootcamp
Tuesday-Friday, June 18-21 - Braselton

Universal Banker
Tuesday-Wednesday, June 25-26 - Macon


2019 Branch Management Series – Session III: Growing the Retail Branch
Thursday, June 27 - Atlanta


Bank Directors' College
Wednesday, July 17 – Lake Oconee, Greensboro

Community Bank Leadership Academy, Session III
Tuesday-Wednesday, July 23-24 – Macon

3rd Quarter Banker Regulatory Forum – Safety & Soundness
Thursday, August 1 - Macon
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Universal Banker
Tuesday-Wednesday, June 25-26 - Macon​

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