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May 26, 2021

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CBA's Convention Committee and CBA Staff have been busy ensuring a convention experience like never before! New ideas, new connections, an additional day of programming, networking, and more.
 
 “As the 2021 CBA convention committee co-chairs, we want to welcome all to the 53rd Annual CBA Convention at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, FL. In just a few short days, nearly 350 community bankers and industry professionals will gather and enjoy several days of quality educational programming and networking,” explained Convention Committee Co-Chairs Debra Weil, Community Bank of Fitzgerald and Brian Bazemore, Community Bank of Dublin-Laurens County.  
 
“We want to thank the CBA convention committee (Chris Cochran, Affinity Bank; Corrie Hall, James-Bates-Brannan-Groover, LLP; Matt Mingenback, FITECH; and Mike Sale, The Commercial Bank) and the CBA team for their amazing contributions to this year’s convention. Additionally, let us all reflect and be grateful for the sacrifices of those that have served and their families this Memorial Day weekend.”  
 
“I’m honored to serve on this year’s convention committee.  We have all worked tirelessly as a group to make the Convention one of the best ever. Teamwork makes the Dreamwork has been the way we have approached every aspect of organizing this awesome event!! Great committee members, excellent networking opportunities, and developed friendships have made each one of us closer. I welcome anyone to join this terrific group of people,” explained Brian Bazemore, President/CEO of Community Bank of Dublin-Laurens County, and LEAD Committee Chair-Elect.
 
“I am very excited for the upcoming 53rd Annual Convention at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.  CBA of GA appreciates all who will be attending and we are so grateful for their commitment and dedication to community banking,” commented Debra Weil, EVP, Community Bank of Fitzgerald and CBA Board Chair-Elect.
 
Click here for more information on the 53rd Annual Convention.  
Safe travels and see you all next week!


Trips, Sporting Events, Golf Outings, Jewelry and Much More at CBA’s Silent Auction
Do your homework and be ready to bid at CBA’s Silent Auction on Thursday evening. Items range from Atlanta United tickets to Braves games and Topgolf.  Speaking of golf – choose from golf at East Lake, Hawk’s Ridge or a round of golf with John McNair at Atlanta National Golf Club. Quail hunt, a taste of Pickens County, gorgeous jewelry, steaks, and more are just a few of the many items available. Special thanks to member banks and associate members who have donated these items. All proceeds from the auction go to CBA’s PAC Fund. If you are interested in donating an item, please contact CBA’s Tyler Eck. Take a sneak peek!

The next issue of CBA Today will be published June 9, 2021 and will include convention coverage!

CBA of GA Hosted Second PAC/PR Topgolf Fundraiser Event at Augusta
Thanks to players and sponsors for CBA’s Topgolf Showdown. Bankers and associate members enjoyed an afternoon of networking, prizes, and friendly competition while raising funds for CBA’s PAC. CBA’s Political Affairs Committee (CBA PAC) is the only Georgia State PAC exclusively committed to representing the interests of community banks.
 
We want to congratulate our winners:
1st Place, McKenzie Cochran, Bank South
2nd Place, Brandon Burnside, Bank South
3rd Place, Jim Baston, F&M Bank

Winning Team went to “The Blue Shirts!” Pictured L-R: JR Llewellyn (Newcleus), Billy Hughes, McKenzie Cochran, Harry Gunsallus, Brandon Burnside, all from BankSouth.

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June is National Homeowner’s Month –
​Celebrate with CBA’s Marketing Toolkit

During the month of June, we encourage you to celebrate homeownership in your community.
 
CBA’s Free Marketing Toolkit for National Homeowner's Month includes info about homeownership, promotional materials for your website, social media, and more, including hashtags, banner ads, facts, and two campaign options. One is for first-time homeowners, and the other is for a dream home. Check out the campaign.


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Special CBA Discount for FintechSouth
“CBA of Georgia is thrilled to support this year’s FintechSouth,  produced by CBA partner Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). I encourage all community banks and fintech-oriented firms to participate. Georgia is the fintech capital of the world, and CBA has made a concerted effort to align with all the major fintech organizations here in our state for the benefit of our members. CBA has negotiated a discount rate for all CBA member banks, PSPs and associate members,” stated John McNair, President/CEO of CBA of GA.​

FintechSouth is a global event, June 22–24,  and includes 2,000+ fintech leaders from around the world for three days of content and experiences designed to help businesses drive success and thrive in the next normal. ​Learn more and registration information. The CBA member code is FTS21CBA.


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Alan Thigpen has been named President and CEO of Mount Vernon Bank, Vidalia.
Don Thigpen
is now Chairman and CEO of the bank’s holding company, Heart of Georgia Bancshares, Inc.
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Kade Ottaway has joined Capital City Home Loans, Gwinnett as a Mortgage Consultant.

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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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Senior Retail Forum: Macon 
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | In-Person or STREAM
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-conscience, 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. Register today!


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E-Sign - Are You In Compliance? 
Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | STREAM
The pandemic showed us that now, more than ever, it is essential to be able to perform transactions without being in-person. While it is easier, faster, and cheaper to provide disclosures and execute documents by email, financial institutions need to ensure that they are complying with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (“E-Sign Act”). This two-hour program will discuss the requirements for consent and verification that an institution needs to follow under the E-Sign Act.  Register here.


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Promontory Interfinancial Network is now IntraFi Network. Having built the largest bank network of its kind, we’re a trusted ally to community banks that never competes with banks for their customers and that helps them to attract and maintain valuable customer relationships, grow reciprocal deposits, manage liquidity and generate fee income, diversify funding, and reduce collateralization. Work with the market leader to grow profitability and increase franchise value. IntraFi Network’s innovative balance-sheet management solution — known as IntraFi Network Deposits (formerly CDARS®, ICS®, and IND® deposit solutions) — empowers institutions to increase profitability, grow franchise value, manage liquidity more easily, and serve customers better. 

​To learn more, 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:​​
  • How Community Banks Can Prepare for CECL – Guest Article from Bankers Heathcare Group
  • ICBA releases new banklocally.org video
  • OCC finalizes rule on collective investment funds
  • Life after COVID: 4 possibilities and 5 tactics every institution should know – Guest Article from Kasasa
  • DOL Releases Additional Investment Advice Guidance – Guest Article from Ascensus

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