Conferences & Education

2011 Annual Conference for Bank Presidents, 
Senior Officers & Directors

Leading the Industry: Best Practices in Community Banking

February 26-March 2, 2011
Grand Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

Click here to view information from the 2010 Conference

2010 Online Expo

Connect with community bank presidents, senior officers and directors from across the West to engage in discussions on high-impact solutions and resources that will support you as you work to strengthen your bank. Design your own schedule with over 20 different timely topics presented by leading industry experts, and you’re sure to get your money’s worth.

Connections
Make a lasting connection with peers, vendors and industry experts that you can draw on in the future.

Resources
Ideas, products and services to help you increase  efficiencies and improve profitability.

Solutions
Solid solutions for a strong bottom line, to meet regulatory requirements and move your bank forward.

Conference Schedule  
As of June 15, 2010

 Friday, February 25
2:00-6:00 pm  Registration Desk Open
3:00-6:30 pm Optional Event: Sunset Cruise
 Saturday, February 26
7:00-7:30 am Golf Registration & Continental Breakfast 
7:30 am-1:30 pm Golf Tournaments – Scramble & Play-Your-Own-Ball 
8:00 am-1:00 pm  Optional Event: Piiholo Zipline
9:00 am-1:30 pm Optional Event: Tedeschi Winery
12:00-4:00 pm Optional Event: Whale Watching
1:00-5:00 pm Registration Desk & Internet Kiosks Open
2:00-5:00 pm WIB Service Corporation Board of Directors Meeting (By Invitation) 
6:00-6:30 pm Welcome Reception for First Timers & Major Sponsors (By Invitation) 
6:30-9:30 pm Welcome Party
 Sunday, February 27
7:30 am-5:00 pm Registration Desk & Internet Kiosks Open
7:30-8:30 am WIB Executive Committee Breakfast & Meeting (By Invitation)
7:30-8:00 am Pre-Conference Workshop Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00-11:00 am Pre-Conference Workshop  
8:30-11:30 am WIB Board of Directors Meeting (By Invitation)
8:30 am-Noon One-on-One Consultations with the Experts
11:00 am-1:30 pm  Brunch for Registrants, Guests & Exhibitors
2:00-3:45 pm Opening General Session
4:00-5:15 pm General Session
5:15-6:30 pm Club VIP Reception (By Invitation)
 Monday, February 28
6:30 am-5:30 pm  Registration Desk & Internet Kiosks Open
6:30-7:15 am  Peer Leader Briefing Breakfast (By Invitation)
6:30-7:15 am  First Timers Breakfast with WIB Board (By Invitation)
6:30-8:00 am  Breakfast for Bankers, Directors & Exhibitors
7:15-8:15 am Banker & Director Learning Sessions 
8:00-11:30 am Guest Program Activity
8:30 am-5:30 pm Expo Open
8:40-9:50 am Product Showcase Presentations in Expo
10:00-11:30 am  Guest Program Activity
10:00-10:45 am  Banker & Director Learning Sessions
11:00 am-Noon Banker Peer Exchange Sessions
11:00 am-Noon Chairmen Peer Exchange Sessions
11:00 am-Noon Director Peer Exchange Sessions
11:45 am-1:00 pm Guest Lunch
Noon-1:30 pm Lunch in Expo for Bankers, Directors & Exhibitors
12:30-1:20 pm Product Showcase Presentations in Expo
1:30-3:30 pm Guest Program Activity
1:45-2:45 pm Banker & Director Learning Sessions
3:00-4:30 pm Interactive Mock Board Session
3:30-4:30 pm Refreshments in Expo
4:30-5:30 pm Reception & Games in Expo for Bankers, Directors & Registered Guests 
5:15 pm Prize Drawings
5:30 pm Expo Closed for the Day and Attendees On Own for Dinner
 Tuesday, March 1
6:30 am-3:30 pm Registration Desk & Internet Kiosks Open
6:30-8:30 am Breakfast for Bankers, Directors & Exhibitors
7:15-8:15 am Banker & Director Learning Sessions
8:30-9:30 am Banker Peer Exchange Sessions
8:30-9:30 am Director Peer Exchange Sessions
9:30 am-1:45 pm Expo Open
9:30-11:00 am Refreshments & Product Showcase Presentations in Expo
10:00 am-2:00 pm Guest Program Activity
11:00 am-12:30 pm  General Session
12:30-1:45 pm Lunch for Bankers, Directors, Exhibitors & Registered Guests
1:45 pm Expo Closes for Conference
2:00-3:00 pm Banker & Director Learning Sessions
3:00-4:00 pm Correspondent Bankers Committee Meeting (By Invitation)
5:00-6:00 pm   WIB & WIB Service Corporation Boards and Past Chairmen’s Reception (By Invitation) 
6:00-10:00 pm Optional & Past Chairman’s Dinner
 Wednesday, March 2
7:00-10:30 am Registration Desk & Internet Kiosks Open
7:00-7:30 am Breakfast for Bankers & Directors
7:30-8:30 am Bankers and Directors Peer Exchange Sessions (Facilitated)
8:30-8:45 am Refreshment Break
8:45-10:00 am WIB Annual Meeting & Wrap-Up General Session
10:15-11:15 am WIB Board of Directors Meeting (By Invitation)
11:15 am-12:30 pm WIB & WIB Service Corporation New Board Member Luncheon (By Invitation)

Hotel Information

Located on the sunny southwest shores of Maui, the Grand Wailea has 40 acres of lush tropical gardens and tranquil waterfalls, setting the scene for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation.

Grand Wailea
3850 Wailea Alanui
Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

Reservations:                           
(800) 888-6100 and reference Western Independent Bankers to receive the group rate.

Click here to make your hotel reservation online.

Reservation Deadline:                        
January 11, 2011

Room Rates

Terrace View: $313 Single/Double
Garden View: $341 Single/Double
Ocean View: $368 Single/Double 

Rates above include a $20 per room, per day resort fee. Please add 9.25% hotel tax. Rates valid from February 23-March 5, 2011.

Rental Car Discount

  • Discount rates are available for Avis rental cars. Visit www.avis.com or call Avis at (800) 331-1600. Mention WIB’s group code J990669.

  • Discount rates are available with Hertz rental cars. Click here to reserve. Or call Hertz at (800) 654-2240. Refer to Convention Code 04DT0003.

2011 Conference Advisory Committee

Michael Vanderpool, President, Security Bank of California, CA, Chair
Scott Andrews, Chairman & CEO, Sunrise Bank, CA
David P. Bobbitt, Chairman & CEO, Community 1st Bank, ID
Jim Davis, Chairman, Bank of Alameda, CA
Wayne Doiguchi, Chairman, Pan Pacific Bank, CA 
Janet Garufis, President & CEO, Montecito Bank & Trust, CA
Dennis A. Long, CEO, Bank of the Pacific, WA
Michael Morris, Chairman, Heritage Oaks Bank, CA
Jeff Newgard, President & CEO, Yakima National Bank, WA
Matt C. Packard, President & CEO, Central Bank, UT
Nancy E. Sheppard, President & CEO, Western Independent Bankers, CA
Larry P. Ward, President & CEO, Heritage Oaks Bank, CA

WIB’s Annual Conference is a unique forum for interacting with your peers in an educational atmosphere that deals with current issues.

— Michael J. Perdue, President, Pacific Western Bank, CA