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	Directors Program
	2009 Annual Conference March 7-11, 2009 Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Koloa, Hawaii
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Directors Sessions

Everything You Need to Know About Stockholders
Philip K. Smith, President, Gerrish McCreary Smith, PC

Join us for an entertaining and informative presentation focusing directors on key things they need to know about their stockholder base. Topics to be covered include: What are the true needs and desires of stockholders? How many stockholders should my institution have? How do we increase/decrease our stockholder base? Will the new Subchapter S law impact my institution? How do I handle problematic stockholders? Is a stockholders agreement important? What are the issues relating to public company stockholders and registered shares?

Interactive Mock Board Session
Jared Wolff, EVP, General Counsel, Pacific Western Bank      
Dr. S. Scott MacDonald, President & CEO, Southwestern Graduate School of Banking

Today’s industry presents many questions and challenges many of us have not previously encountered. Understanding all of the components of risk, as well as knowing how decisions made today will improve or hinder your chances for survival and profitability tomorrow is critical for the health and success of your bank in today’s economy. Participants will be divided into mock boards and will be given a bank risk profile. You will be presented with a number of scenarios – requiring quick decisions to be made with only the information available at hand. Learn here what to or not to do and be prepared in the future should a similar situation arise within your bank.

Increasing Your Net Margin Using Your Asset Liability Position
Will Taylor, SVP, Portfolio Management Group, Vining Sparks

This session is designed for directors who want a better understanding of the ALCO function. No matter what your expertise or experience level is our speaker will show you, in layman’s terms, ways that your bank can position itself to benefit from the current rate cycle in a prudent manner. All participants will receive a customized analysis of their bank.

Directors Session
Risk Management for Directors
Jay Brew, Chief Bank Strategist, m.rae resources, inc.
Michelle Gula, President & CEO, m.rae resources, inc.

2008 will be known as the year of risks. To ensure the viability and profitability of your institution, it is imperative you not only understand these risks but also what can be done to mitigate them. You’ll learn how to assess risk, set appropriate risk parameters, and how to monitor risk within your institution. Leave this session with the tools necessary to implement a strategic approach to risk within your organization.

Directors ONLY Peer Exchange Sessions

These sessions allow for round table discussions with other directors on subjects of importance. Not only is this a great networking opportunity but it is a way to hear how banks and bank directors approach issues, problems and policies.

Monday, March 9 • 11:00 am-Noon

Director Sessions: What’s New in Your Committee?
ALCO, Audit, Compensation, Credit, General

Tuesday, March 10 • 8:30-9:30 am

Board Best Practices
Continuing Education / Certification