
David Salyers: Spark a Revolution
You may be surprised to learn that 80% of what Chick-fil-A does is exactly the same as what their competitors do. But 20% is dramatically different – and it’s what sets Chick-fil-A apart as a remarkable organization. A business worth “remarking” about that drives incredible results for their customers, employees, and stakeholders alike. What if you could take a deep dive into understanding that 20% in order to help your organization create your own, unique 20% that will help you get 100% better results?
In other words, what if we could truly understand what makes certain businesses “remarkable” and apply those principles to our own community banking organizations? In “Banking on a Remarkable Future", David Salyers will help us do just that while exploring key themes such as culture, values, and mission.
You may be surprised to learn that 80% of what Chick-fil-A does is exactly the same as what their competitors do. But 20% is dramatically different – and it’s what sets Chick-fil-A apart as a remarkable organization. A business worth “remarking” about that drives incredible results for their customers, employees, and stakeholders alike. What if you could take a deep dive into understanding that 20% in order to help your organization create your own, unique 20% that will help you get 100% better results?
In other words, what if we could truly understand what makes certain businesses “remarkable” and apply those principles to our own community banking organizations? In “Banking on a Remarkable Future", David Salyers will help us do just that while exploring key themes such as culture, values, and mission.

Pete Smith: Dare to Matter: Shake, Rattle, and Roll Your Way to Significance
Pete Smith has been called “One of America’s leading personal and professional development coaches.”
Pete Smith is an international speaker and coach in the fields of leadership, management, personal growth and development. His energetic, edgy, and interactive style is complimented by his ability to provide practical takeaways that actually work, while having a little fun in the process.
Have you registered for CBA’s Annual Convention & Mini-Trade Show, September 24-27, 2020 at the Hilton Sandestin? Now offered as in-person and virtual format! Click here for all of the details!
Pete Smith has been called “One of America’s leading personal and professional development coaches.”
Pete Smith is an international speaker and coach in the fields of leadership, management, personal growth and development. His energetic, edgy, and interactive style is complimented by his ability to provide practical takeaways that actually work, while having a little fun in the process.
Have you registered for CBA’s Annual Convention & Mini-Trade Show, September 24-27, 2020 at the Hilton Sandestin? Now offered as in-person and virtual format! Click here for all of the details!
ACAMS Accredited! Continuing Professional Education Accredited by ACAMS
CBA of GA’s 13th annual Advanced BSA/AML school was held on St. Simons Island August 24-28, 2020. We had sixty participants engaged in-person and virtually as we held our school using a new ‘hybrid’ technology. Being able to offer education to our bankers using this technology is allowing us to meet you where you are. We provided a safe environment for learning and for health reasons. As we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Bank Secrecy Act, participants received many ‘golden nuggets’ from the knowledge delivered by eight subject matter experts who are passionate about their careers. Participants gained new, advanced insight on many topics such as updates from the FFIEC manual, model & data validation, cannabis banking and the role of the department of agriculture, risks, regulatory updates, and more. We also had the chance to interact with fellow bankers from across the state through-out the week as they dug into their own bank policies and procedures to determine how you can maximize the knowledge gained to continue making improvements in their plans. It was timely to cover Human trafficking on Friday morning as the state celebrated finding 40 missing children and arrested nine individuals because of sex trafficking.
We are grateful for our bankers, associate members, preferred service providers and Dianne Barton who led the way for continued learning and ongoing BSA success. Dianne shared, “What a successful week at our CBA Advanced BSA/AML School! Each day was packed full of current BSA/AML pulse points, guest speakers, “real world” tools to improve and enhance the banks’ BSA Compliance Programs, and numerous golden nuggets. And there were so many firsts this year: 1) Social distancing, 2) Celebrating 50 years of the Bank Secrecy Act 3) In-person as well as virtual attendance 4) Focused banker questions for the regulators as well as fellow attendees 5) the first ever ACAMS certification for the School! 6) In addition, in combined general sessions and breakout sessions the virtual team and the in-person bankers focused on common challenges and solutions. Thank you Community Bankers for another fantastic School!”
Look for more pics in next week's newsletter!
Save the Date – 14th Annual Advanced BSA/AML School will be August 23-27, 2021 at The King & Prince Resort.
CBA of GA’s 13th annual Advanced BSA/AML school was held on St. Simons Island August 24-28, 2020. We had sixty participants engaged in-person and virtually as we held our school using a new ‘hybrid’ technology. Being able to offer education to our bankers using this technology is allowing us to meet you where you are. We provided a safe environment for learning and for health reasons. As we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Bank Secrecy Act, participants received many ‘golden nuggets’ from the knowledge delivered by eight subject matter experts who are passionate about their careers. Participants gained new, advanced insight on many topics such as updates from the FFIEC manual, model & data validation, cannabis banking and the role of the department of agriculture, risks, regulatory updates, and more. We also had the chance to interact with fellow bankers from across the state through-out the week as they dug into their own bank policies and procedures to determine how you can maximize the knowledge gained to continue making improvements in their plans. It was timely to cover Human trafficking on Friday morning as the state celebrated finding 40 missing children and arrested nine individuals because of sex trafficking.
We are grateful for our bankers, associate members, preferred service providers and Dianne Barton who led the way for continued learning and ongoing BSA success. Dianne shared, “What a successful week at our CBA Advanced BSA/AML School! Each day was packed full of current BSA/AML pulse points, guest speakers, “real world” tools to improve and enhance the banks’ BSA Compliance Programs, and numerous golden nuggets. And there were so many firsts this year: 1) Social distancing, 2) Celebrating 50 years of the Bank Secrecy Act 3) In-person as well as virtual attendance 4) Focused banker questions for the regulators as well as fellow attendees 5) the first ever ACAMS certification for the School! 6) In addition, in combined general sessions and breakout sessions the virtual team and the in-person bankers focused on common challenges and solutions. Thank you Community Bankers for another fantastic School!”
Look for more pics in next week's newsletter!
Save the Date – 14th Annual Advanced BSA/AML School will be August 23-27, 2021 at The King & Prince Resort.
![]() Lori Godfrey Recognized as Top Lobbyist in James Magazine
Congratulations to Lori Godfrey, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, Government and Regulatory Relations at CBA for being recognized as a top Georgia lobbyist by James Magazine. In this issue, the annual rankings of Georgia's top governmental affairs firms, associations and registered lobbyists are revealed. These professionals work for both government and private entities throughout the year using their skills and relationships to present important public policy issues to Georgia lawmakers and leaders. A record 27,000 ballots were cast this year by readers to rank the 2020 Top Lobbyists. Community Bankers Association of Georgia was also recognized in the to 2020 Business and Trade Associations. |

John McNair, President & CEO of Community Bankers Association of Georgia, contributed an article to James Magazine on the Financial Industry’s First Responders – Community Banks. The Small Business Administration's recent release of detailed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan data provided the first real glimpse into the program’s success as a novel fiscal policy tool.
The PPP was designed to stem the economic devastation of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by providing an essential influx of capital to Main Street communities via the small businesses that support them. Click here to read the article.
The PPP was designed to stem the economic devastation of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by providing an essential influx of capital to Main Street communities via the small businesses that support them. Click here to read the article.
Georgia’s community bankers do great things in their communities every day. Here is the latest on community outreach and news from CBA Members:
- Jamey Durrence, SVP, Senior Loan officer, and Shanna Jackson, Deposit Operations Supervisor, at The Claxton Bank, donated over 1000 masks to Pinewood Christin Academy and the Evans County School System for students, faculty and staff.
- Colony Bank announced the formation of the Colony Leadership Academy, an initiative designed to create an environment that nurtures potential young leaders and encourages students to recognize their own potential and develop their leadership skills. Read more here.
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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:
Be sure to think of CBA first when it comes to your training and Professional Development needs. Here are some upcoming CBA events:

Webinar: Building the Small Business Case
Thursday, September 10, 2020 | 11:00 a.m.
The topic of small business banking has never been more relevant. Join Community Bankers Association of Georgia Member FITECH, along with their partner Autobooks, to learn more about the small business market and why it’s time to upgrade small business banking.
Join this webinar to learn more about:
Thursday, September 10, 2020 | 11:00 a.m.
The topic of small business banking has never been more relevant. Join Community Bankers Association of Georgia Member FITECH, along with their partner Autobooks, to learn more about the small business market and why it’s time to upgrade small business banking.
Join this webinar to learn more about:
- The new competition for small business relationships
- The number one need of every small business owner
- How your bank can transform itself in 90 days to better serve small businesses

Virtual Promo Show from WebbMason
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | 1:00 p.m.
Join WebbMason on YouTube Live! Learn about new and trendy items from the comfort of your own computer! YouTube LIVE allows you to ask questions and get real time answers from our factory specialists. You can even go back and watch again in case you missed anything! Click here to register.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | 1:00 p.m.
Join WebbMason on YouTube Live! Learn about new and trendy items from the comfort of your own computer! YouTube LIVE allows you to ask questions and get real time answers from our factory specialists. You can even go back and watch again in case you missed anything! Click here to register.
SHAZAM delivers the tools community financial institutions need to compete with a level of personal service and reliability unmatched in the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) industry. As a member-owned and controlled network we answer directly to our financial institutions and focus on responding to their needs. SHAZAM is a not-for-profit organization and is not driven by profits or shareholder revenues. Instead, we are focused on delivering the products, services and pricing that make our participants' debit card programs competitive.
To learn more, contact Alex Jernigan at 229-861-3802 or visit https://www.shazam.net/ |
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- Treasury issues guidance on payroll tax deferral
- CFPB issues guide on accessing stimulus payments
- Branches Bounce Back with Strong Retail Sales After Initial COVID Hit
- FDIC Q2 State Profiles Now Available
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