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CBA’s Annual Convention “CONNECT” is around the corner. The CBA Convention Committee, led by Kristi Greer, SVP Professional Development, CBA, and comprised of both bankers and Associate Members, has been hard at work building an unforgettable experience full of impactful speakers, relevant topics and numerous networking opportunities. Two dynamic keynote speakers, a regulatory panel, focuses on small business, innovation, and HR – just a glimpse of all that’s in store at this year’s convention. Learn more and register today!
Congratulations to the Barret School of Banking Graduates
John McNair, President & CEO, Community Bankers Association of Georgia, had the honor of attending the 2022 Barret School of Banking graduation last week in Memphis, TN.
Mr. McNair serves on the Board of Regents for Barret School of Banking. “It was an honor to attend the graduation ceremony,” stated Mr. McNair. “Chris Kelley and his team do an amazing job executing the mission of the school. The educational curriculum is amongst the best in the country, and the endowment from the Barret family helps keep tuition in check for the country's community bankers.”
CBA of Georgia had two bankers start the program this year: Shane Bell, Bank of Dawson, and Jona Hollinshead, Wilkinson County Bank. All students were treated to an inspirational presentation by NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, who provided a wonderful message of perseverance and service to others. Learn more about the 2023 Barret School of Banking.
John McNair, President & CEO, Community Bankers Association of Georgia, had the honor of attending the 2022 Barret School of Banking graduation last week in Memphis, TN.
Mr. McNair serves on the Board of Regents for Barret School of Banking. “It was an honor to attend the graduation ceremony,” stated Mr. McNair. “Chris Kelley and his team do an amazing job executing the mission of the school. The educational curriculum is amongst the best in the country, and the endowment from the Barret family helps keep tuition in check for the country's community bankers.”
CBA of Georgia had two bankers start the program this year: Shane Bell, Bank of Dawson, and Jona Hollinshead, Wilkinson County Bank. All students were treated to an inspirational presentation by NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, who provided a wonderful message of perseverance and service to others. Learn more about the 2023 Barret School of Banking.

WINSPIRE—Your Best Self
We invite our ladies in community banking register today to join us for a day to relax, learn, be encouraged, and gain tools for personal wellness. Here are a few highlights of what the day will include.
Own Your Brand - Know Your Worth
In this session, we will talk about how to “Know Your Worth & Take Charge of Your Personal Brand,” and explore the idea of playing to your strengths, and how, in order to be truly effective, you must understand who you are, your values and your own sense of self-clarity. Altogether this is your personal brand.
Know Your Superpowers!
We are going to uncover your superpowers!! As women, we are often humble and may not fully recognize and celebrate our strengths and how we influence and positively impact those in both our personal and professional lives. You will be invited to complete a Predictive Index behavioral assessment which will be used to celebrate your natural preferences; identify opportunities for personal growth; and how to communicate with your leaders how to manage you most effectively.
Wellness Activity - Strength & Stretch Circuit for all levels of fitness
The session is for all levels of fitness. Katie will teach us how to do low-impact strength training that you can mimic in your own home. Individuals will be able to set their own pace and level of comfort throughout the activity.
We invite our ladies in community banking register today to join us for a day to relax, learn, be encouraged, and gain tools for personal wellness. Here are a few highlights of what the day will include.
Own Your Brand - Know Your Worth
In this session, we will talk about how to “Know Your Worth & Take Charge of Your Personal Brand,” and explore the idea of playing to your strengths, and how, in order to be truly effective, you must understand who you are, your values and your own sense of self-clarity. Altogether this is your personal brand.
Know Your Superpowers!
We are going to uncover your superpowers!! As women, we are often humble and may not fully recognize and celebrate our strengths and how we influence and positively impact those in both our personal and professional lives. You will be invited to complete a Predictive Index behavioral assessment which will be used to celebrate your natural preferences; identify opportunities for personal growth; and how to communicate with your leaders how to manage you most effectively.
Wellness Activity - Strength & Stretch Circuit for all levels of fitness
The session is for all levels of fitness. Katie will teach us how to do low-impact strength training that you can mimic in your own home. Individuals will be able to set their own pace and level of comfort throughout the activity.

CRA Partners
Top Scams Affecting Senior Citizens—How Community Banks Can Help
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and Shea Gabrielleschi, CRA Partners, is offering tips on how your bank can help seniors in your community.
Older adults are targets for financial exploitation because they tend to possess more wealth than others. The CFPB reports that SAR filings on elder financial exploitation quadrupled from 2013 to 2017. One-third of the individuals who lost money were ages 80 and older, and adults ages 70 to 79 had the highest average monetary loss.
Read the article in the latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine.
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and Shea Gabrielleschi, CRA Partners, is offering tips on how your bank can help seniors in your community.
Older adults are targets for financial exploitation because they tend to possess more wealth than others. The CFPB reports that SAR filings on elder financial exploitation quadrupled from 2013 to 2017. One-third of the individuals who lost money were ages 80 and older, and adults ages 70 to 79 had the highest average monetary loss.
Read the article in the latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine.

Georgia’s community bankers do great things in their communities every day. Here is the latest on community outreach and news from CBA Members:
- The Institute for Extraordinary Banking recognized Peach State Bank & Trust, Gainesville, with the Banky Award for its commitment to community banking. The award is given to top community banks across the country. Read more.
- Congratulations to Kyle Staples and Chandler Ray, First Port City Bank, Bainbridge, on being selected for the Leadership Decatur County program.
Colony Bank, Cordele, announces the retirement of banking veterans
Bob Evans and Terry Ann Brake on June 30, 2022. Colony Bank will hold a celebration honoring
Bob and Terry Ann on June 23, 2022, from 5 - 6:30 pm at the bank’s Cordele banking center.
Read more.
Bob Evans and Terry Ann Brake on June 30, 2022. Colony Bank will hold a celebration honoring
Bob and Terry Ann on June 23, 2022, from 5 - 6:30 pm at the bank’s Cordele banking center.
Read more.
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:
Be sure to think of CBA first when it comes to your training and Professional Development needs. Here are some upcoming CBA events:

Lead Retreat—Leadership Development for Community Bankers
LEAD Retreat Topics Include:
Meet the Speakers:
LEAD Retreat Topics Include:
- Strategic Thought Leadership - What is Thought Leadership? How Do You Establish Yourself as a
Thought Leader? - Use Your Voice Professionally - Leadership Topics and Exercises to Support Professional &
Industry Communications - Advocacy Update including How to Use Your Voice to support Advocacy Efforts
- The Federal Reserve: Lender of Last Resort, and Much More
- Networking and Activities to support ongoing Leadership Development
Meet the Speakers:

WEBINAR: Helping Elders and Earning CRA Credit
June 15, 2022 | 11:30 AM
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, CRA Partners is hosting a webinar on how community banks can sponsor safety programs for nursing homes in their assessment areas to earn CRA credit. The informational meeting will cover new resources to protect older customers from financial abuse.
Register today.
June 15, 2022 | 11:30 AM
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, CRA Partners is hosting a webinar on how community banks can sponsor safety programs for nursing homes in their assessment areas to earn CRA credit. The informational meeting will cover new resources to protect older customers from financial abuse.
Register today.

WEBINAR: Building a Business Case for CRM at Your Bank
June 7, 2022 | 10 AM | STREAM
Most marketing and sales professionals know if they do not already have one, that their financial institution needs CRM. Getting the buy-in and presenting the business case to your executive team can be challenging, especially when you consider that choosing, preparing for, and implementing a CRM is not a simple task.
This presentation offers basic information about how to build an effective business case for implementing CRM, including the benefits of CRM and more specific details on how it impacts sales, revenues, and bottom-line productivity—all things on which the C-suite is focused. Learn more and register.
Agenda:
June 7, 2022 | 10 AM | STREAM
Most marketing and sales professionals know if they do not already have one, that their financial institution needs CRM. Getting the buy-in and presenting the business case to your executive team can be challenging, especially when you consider that choosing, preparing for, and implementing a CRM is not a simple task.
This presentation offers basic information about how to build an effective business case for implementing CRM, including the benefits of CRM and more specific details on how it impacts sales, revenues, and bottom-line productivity—all things on which the C-suite is focused. Learn more and register.
Agenda:
- Welcome/Meet fellow bank marketers
- Upcoming Marketing Events/Networking
- Presentation

2022 Crowe Bank Compensation & Benefits
Survey—Deadline Extended to Participate
The deadline to participate in the 2022 Crowe Financial Institutions Compensation and Benefits Survey has been extended to June 10.
Participating in the survey is the first step to accessing bank compensation benchmarks and trends across 273 jobs, including salary trends and incentive payouts, employee turnover and staffing levels, board compensation, and more. Participants receive a substantial discount on the survey report, which will be available this fall. Learn more.
Survey—Deadline Extended to Participate
The deadline to participate in the 2022 Crowe Financial Institutions Compensation and Benefits Survey has been extended to June 10.
Participating in the survey is the first step to accessing bank compensation benchmarks and trends across 273 jobs, including salary trends and incentive payouts, employee turnover and staffing levels, board compensation, and more. Participants receive a substantial discount on the survey report, which will be available this fall. Learn more.
ICBA Securities provides a full suite of investment products and services for community banks through its exclusively endorsed broker, Stifel. Included are traditional debt securities, interest rate products, whole loans, and M&A and bank valuation services. Stifel also has state-of-the-art asset/liability and bond accounting products. It offers investment banking services through KBW. ICBA Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of the ICBA, provides a full calendar of educational events for community bankers and investment professionals. ICBA Securities is endorsed by 34 affiliated state banking associations and is the only broker/dealer owned by the community banking industry.
Contact Jim Reber at 901-262-1353 or visit their website. |
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