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Who Should Attend the GBA Annual Meeting?
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Bank Executive Teams
Bank Directors
GBA Strategic Partners
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GBA Associate Members
GBA Bank Counsel Section Members
Your Families
Welcome to Palm Beach!
Explore the palm beaches and experience what so many loyal visitors have already discovered
to be the best way to experience Florida. Enjoy an array of cultural venues, sample the culinary
masterworks of celebrity chef-owned restaurants, and take in one of dozens of internationally
renowned destination activities. Fish or dive in the Gulf Stream-warmed waters and make memories
at some of the many family-friendly attractions. Soak up sunshine on pristine beaches, golf on worldclass courses or shop the trendy downtown districts. We invite you to visit and have the time of your
life!
The Breakers
Situated on 140 acres of incomparable oceanfront property in the heart of Palm Beach, The Breakers
is the only complete resort experience on the island. A magnificent, Italian-Renaissance design gives it
exotic appeal, yet the resort’s stateside location makes it conveniently accessible for ease of travel. It is
an unforgettable escape for families, couples, friends and colleagues, and you are always in the trusted
hands of 2,000 associates, devoted to your complete satisfaction.
To Register
You may register for the GBA Annual Meeting online at
www.gabankers.com, or by completing the enclosed registration form
and returning it, by mail or e-mail, to:
Georgia Bankers Association
50 Hurt Plaza, SE, Suite 1050
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
[email protected]
Annual Meeting registration cutoff is Friday, June 12. Should you
need to cancel, please notify Susie McGehee, by email at
[email protected]. Due to guarantees and other
commitments, Annual Meeting registration refunds cannot be given
after June 12; however, substitutions are always welcome.
Confirmation Packets
Confirmation packet s will be emailed, approximately four weeks
before the Annual Meeting. The packet will include registration
confirmation, general meeting information and spouse/guest program
information.
Hotel Accommodations
GBA has negotiated a discounted group rate on rooms at The
Breakers. Rooms are available for $285 per night for single/double
occupancy. The discounted group rate will be in effect for standard
rooms from Friday, June 19, through Friday, June 26, based on
availability.
To Reserve Accommodations
To make a hotel reservation, please call the hotel directly at
888.273.2537 and ask for Reservations. Remember to reference the
“Georgia Bankers Association Annual Meeting” to receive the
discounted rate.
Hotel Cut-Off Date
All reservations must be received by the hotel no later than
Friday, May 22. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a
space and rate availability basis. Rooms may sell out before the cut-off
date. All reservations must be guaranteed with a one-night room and
tax deposit. Cancellations received seven (7) or fewer days before
arrival will result in forfeiture of this deposit.
Getting There
The Breakers is a short six miles (fifteen minutes) from the Palm
Beach International Airport. Delta, American Airlines and US Airways
service Palm Beach from Atlanta and Savannah.
Car Rental
Car rental services are available through Alamo, Avis, Budget,
Enterprise, Hertz and National at the Palm Beach International Airport.
Reservations may be made by visiting any of their websites.
Private Ground Transportation
Dav El Transportation will be happy to handle your private transfers.
You may contact them directly to discuss rates and services at
561.687.9454.
Hotel Parking
Valet parking at the hotel is $15 per vehicle, per day, (in/out privileges
included).
Questions
If you have questions about the Annual Meeting, please contact GBA’s
Susie McGehee at 404.420.2010 or at [email protected].
Program-at-a-Glance
Guest Speakers
Breakout Sessions
Saturday, June 20
7 p.m.
Cybercrime: Community Banks in the Middle
How to Re-Energize and Re-Focus Your Board for Success
Karl Nelson, CEO
KPN Consulting, Roswell
Sunday, June 21
8 - 10 a.m.
3 - 6 p.m.
Afternoon
7 - 9 p.m.
Monday, June 22
7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
7 - 7:20 a.m.
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m. - Noon
9 - 11:30 a.m.
Noon
Afternoon
Evening
Tuesday, June 23
7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
7 - 8:15 a.m.
8:30 - 10:45 a.m.
11 a.m. - Noon
Afternoon
6:30 - 11 p.m.
Board of Directors Dinner
(By invitation)
Dr. Kevin Streff, Founder
Secure Banking Solutions, Madison, SD
GBA Board Breakfast & Meeting
Annual Meeting Registration
Optional Tours & Activities
Welcome Reception/Dinner
Today’s cyber security threats have matured into a full
-scale economy for cyber criminals, with a global
annual estimate up to $1 trillion. Community banks
have a unique connection with the retail industry, large third party
providers, and business customers, which are all primary targets of
cybercrime. Learn techniques for advancing the security on multiple
fronts for your bank, your customers, and third-party relationships.
An Economic Forecast in an Uncertain World
Annual Meeting Registration
and Exhibits Open
Business and Breakfast
(Sponsored by GBA Insurance Trust)
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
General Session
Spouse Continental Breakfast
and Program
Annual Meeting Recess
Optional Tours & Activities
Free to Enjoy Your Own
Plans
Annual Meeting Registration
and Exhibits Open
General Business Session and
ABA Update
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Closing General Session
Optional Tours & Activities
Chairman’s Farewell
Reception and Dinner
Dr. Sean Snaith, Chief Economist
University of Central Florida, Orlando
The outlook for the U.S. economy continues to be
clouded by uncertainty. Economic recovery has been
fitful, uneven and disappointing for nearly six years.
How will the recovery fare during the rest of 2015 and beyond? Can
the housing market sustain its recovery? When will the Fed finally
commence interest rate hikes? Dr. Snaith will address these issues
and discuss policies that may be implemented in the years ahead.
The Millennial Imperative: Learn, Adapt,
Innovate and Win!
Karie Stupek,
K-T Training Solutions, Scottsdale, AZ
Today, more 23 year olds walk this planet than any
other age. Integrating the Millennials into a
Generation X/Baby Boomer-dominated world is creating tremendous
challenges for workplaces. Karie will review the facts and statistics
that tell the story and show how the Millennial influence is more than
merely generational. She’ll also discuss loyalty, retention and the risks
of ignoring the Millennial phenomenon and share tips and strategies to
transition into this new world of work and life.
The Hero Effect: Lens of Leadership
Kevin Brown, Vice President of Marketing
SERVPRO, Gallatin, TN
As the only non-family member of top management of
a successful international franchise, Kevin will share
his story of starting at the bottom of the organization,
with no college degree, and working his way up to the executive
boardroom of a company that is ranked number one in its industry.
Kevin’s path to business and personal success has taught him that
winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional
thinking. And, as the father of an autistic child, he knows first-hand
how the principles of true success reach beyond the boardroom and
into the lives of real people facing the challenges of everyday life.
With our industry now in recovery, we certainly have some challenging issues for both management and directors.
With so much “banking fatigue” around us, many are asking “why bother?” Karl Nelson will provide his insight into
what has occurred in our industry, but more importantly, what we need to focus on to ensure success in the future.
Based on our experience after the 1980s crisis, we are all about to get back to finally having some fun as directors, and we hope
you will join us for this session.
Compensating to Attract and Retain Performers in an Improving Economy and a Consolidating Industry
J. Timothy O'Rourke, Chairman & CEO
Matthews, Young-Management Consulting, Hillsborough, NC
Margins are tight, compliance expense is growing and wage pressures are building. Competitors are hunting for
your best executives and staff. Don’t miss this review of compensation trends and practical advice about your
bank’s ability to recruit, retain and motivate your staff in the current environment
More Great Sessions to Come
We’re working with members to develop several more high-impact sessions we’ll add to the agenda. Please check the GBA Bulletin
and the Annual Meeting page on www.gabankers.com for updates on these new sessions.
Annual Meeting Highlights
Sunday
Welcome Reception and Dinner
7 - 9 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing evening alongside the sea, filled with the sounds, scents and colors of Palm Beach. Join us as we begin a
memorable event with friends old and new. This event will be held outside and the attire is resort casual. Please note this event is
for registered attendees, spouses and children.
Tuesday
Chairman’s Farewell Reception and Dinner
6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
The Chairman’s Farewell Reception and Dinner is one of the most enjoyable events of the Annual Meeting.
Begin your last evening with friends over cocktails and a fabulous dinner. Then join Jon Stetson for an evening
of intelligent, interactive fun. Jon combines the art of mystery with the science of psychology and the power of
intuition to create the impression that nothing is impossible. Thoughts are revealed, minds are read, reality bends
and your imagination is challenged. You won’t believe your eyes! Cocktail attire is suggested.
Optional Tours and Activities
Optional Tours and Activities are available to Annual Meeting registrants and registered
spouses/guests for an additional price. Prices are per person, and registrations will be
accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All tours and activities are exclusive to GBA
Annual Meeting registrants and include private guide(s)/program specialist(s), all costs
and equipment (where applicable) and appropriate round-trip transportation. Space for
all tours and activities has been reserved and confirmed based on a minimum and
maximum number of participants. If the minimum is not met, the tour/activity may be
subject to a price increase or cancellation. You will be advised before the time of the tour
if this is the case. Should the maximum number be met before receipt of your confirmation,
we’ll contact you. Please see the enclosed sheet for a detailed list of available activities,
including a registration form. Forms should be submitted to GBA no later than Thursday,
May 21.