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November 4-6, 2004
La Quinta Resort & Club

 Why You Should Attend 

Western Independent Bankers and the American Association of Bank Directors have become synonymous with excellent director education programs. Both non-profit associations include advancing the cause of bank directors as part of their primary mission. This Convention is the third year in a row of providing outstanding speakers, peer networking and guidance to bank directors. We promise another program that will provide outstanding value for your time and money.

We will have 13 sessions so that you and other members of your board and management team can attend sessions of most interest to you.

 Who Should Attend

Outside board members of community banks will find this Convention to be an excellent overview and update on key issues. Inside board members, advisors, consultants, counsels and seniors officers of community banks will also find this program of value.

 Annual Directors Convention Advisory Committee 

David Baris, American Association of Bank Directors
Edward Birch, Pacific Capital Bancorp
Keith Dalrymple, American Association of Bank Directors
Robb Evans, Beach Business Bank, I.O.
Doug Fisher, Virginia Commerce Bank
Chet Fite, American River Bank
Don Judson, Mid-Valley Bank
Richard Proudfit, Gateway Business Bank
Al Roensch, First National Bank of Northern California
Nancy Sheppard, Western Independent Bankers
Charles Thayer, Chartwell Capital Ltd.