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Women in Banking Conference

Feb. 4-5, 2016

The Federal Reserve Bank, Atlanta

Registration Price and How to Register

The conference registration price is $350 for registrations received through Jan. 15. The price is $400 for registrations received beginning Jan. 16. Registration includes all conference sessions, Thursday lunch, breaks, reception and Friday breakfast. You may register online at gabankers.com or return the form below by mail or email to GBA’s Angela Barber at abarber@gabankers.com. Registration fees may be paid by check or you may request that your bank be invoiced.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

No refunds will be given after Jan. 28. However, substitutions are always welcome. With questions, please contact GBA’s Susie McGehee at 404.420.2010 or at smcgehee@gabankers.com or Kathy Friestad at 404.420.2024 or kfriestad@gabankers.com.

Hotel Information

GBA has reserved a block of rooms at the Hyatt, Atlanta Midtown at the nightly rate of $199. The cut-off date for the special rate is Jan. 7, 2016. Remember, rooms may sell out before the cut-off date. To reserve a room, please call the hotel at 404.443.1234. Be sure to mention that you are with the Georgia Bankers Association to get the special group rate.

Women in Banking Conference Registration Form

Name: Nickname:

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Company:

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City: State:

Phone:

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Payment Preferences

□ $350/pp (submitted thru Jan.15)

□ $400/pp (submitted Jan. 16 and after)

□ Check enclosed (payable to the Georgia Bankers Association)

□ Send me an invoice.

Return completed registration form by email to abarber@gabankers.com or mail or fax to:

Georgia Bankers Association І 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1050 І Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Ph 404.522.1501 І Fx 404.522.9848

G E O R G I A B A N K E R S A S S O C I A T I O N 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1050 | Atlanta, Georgia 30303 | 404.522.1501

G E O R G I A B A N K E R S A S S O C I A T I O N 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1050 | Atlanta, Georgia 30303 | 404.522.1501

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016

10 a.m. Conference Registration 10:30 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Joe Brannen, President and CEO Georgia Bankers Association Marie Gooding, Chief Operating Officer Federal Reserve Bank, Atlanta 10:45 a.m. Economic Update Lindsey Piegza, Chief Economist Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Chicago, IL

Lindsey Piegza will provide an updated look at the health of the economy and the outlook for growth, interest rates and monetary policy.

11:45 a.m. Legislative Update Elizabeth Chandler, Senior Vice President Georgia Bankers Association

The timing of this conference comes just as the Georgia General Assembly is going into it’s 2016 session. Elizabeth Chandler will discuss the current state and federal legislative environment as well as the issues that will be key for the banking industry.

12:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15 p.m. How to Get Along With and Lead People in a “Selfie”-Centered World Diane Guthmuller, Founder The Journey , Destin, FL

In this session ,we will take a leadership “selfie” and use a four-question process to assess and improve our self-leadership skills. Using this same process we will identify ways to encourage and develop self-leadership in those we lead, coach and mentor.

2:45 p.m. Networking/Roundtable Discussion

4:15 p.m. Break 4:30 p.m. Don’t Look at Risks in Your Life Like a Regulator Would! Cathy Cox, President, Young Harris College

Cathy Cox's winding career path led her to become Georgia's first female Secretary of State, one of the first female candidates for Governor, and now a college president and a Georgia bank director. She will discuss the risks that women must face to get ahead in their careers. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Reception & Atlanta Monetary Museum Tour

Friday, Feb. 5, 2016

8 a.m. Breakfast 8:15 a.m. Welcome Joan Buchanan, Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer, Federal Reserve Bank, Atlanta 8:20 a.m. Georgia Food Bank Efforts Danah Craft, Executive Director Georgia Food Bank Association 8:30 a.m. Living Well: Let’s Get Personal, Ladies! Carey Kauffman WellSelf 360, Decatur

Fundamental to everything you do, your health determines how you engage with life every minute of every day. You try to measure up to “superwoman” who “has it all." Newsflash: Superwoman doesn’t exist! Come explore your power and the ways you can bridge the gap between where you are today and where you want to be in the future. 9:30 a.m. Break 9:45 a.m. Women Executive Panel Discussion Moderator: Sharon Cook, First Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Joan Buchanan, Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer, Federal Reserve Bank, Atlanta Grace Fricks, President & CEO Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, Cleveland Dawn Griffin, President & CEO Liberty First Bank, Monroe Deborah Sessions, COO Porter Keadle Moore, LLP, Atlanta

One’s journey to the top is always paved with many great stories and lessons. Our expert panelists will share their stories and lessons learned during their journey. 11 a.m. Break 11:15 a.m. Honing Your Leadership Allison Dukes, Chairman, President & CEO, Atlanta Division, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta

Leadership is more than just being in charge of an organization, it takes poise, communication skills, and the right presentation to inspire teammates and achieve your goals. Allison Dukes will share her insights for developing the tone and presence of a leader.

12:15 p.m. Adjourn

2016 Women in Banking Conference

Dear GBA Member Bankers, GBA will host its Women in Banking Conference on Feb. 4-5, 2016, at the Federal Reserve Bank, Atlanta. We have planned an agenda packed with information that will be valuable to ALL women in the banking industry. This conference will also provide an excellent opportunity for you to network with your colleagues from throughout the state. Several social events are planned to allow you to meet and share ideas with your fellow bankers. We’ll begin on Thursday morning with an economic update by Lindsey Piegza and a legislative update with GBA’s Elizabeth Chandler. Other sessions include Dianne Guthmuller providing tips on how to get along with people in a “selfie” centered world and Cathy Cox sharing the importance of women in leadership. On Friday, Carey Kaufmann will get personal about what it means to live well, and members of a women’s executive panel will share their stories and thoughts about women in leadership roles today. We’ll close with Allison Dukes sharing her insights for developing the tone and presence of a leader. The conference will be exciting and informative. As you review this brochure, I’m sure you will see that it is a great opportunity get some important information and connect with your colleagues in the banking industry. We look forward to seeing you in February. Sincerely, GBA Women in Banking Committee

2016 GBA Women in Banking Committee

Sharon Cook Federal Home Loan Bank, Atlanta

Debi Davidoff Signature Bank of Georgia, Sandy Springs

Dawn Griffin Liberty First Bank, Monroe

Rita Gunter United Community Bank, Blairsville

Susan Keigans Planters and Citizens Bank, Camilla

Stacey Kleeberg First Landmark Bank, Marietta

Cindi Lewis Ameris Bank, Moultrie

Lori Martinez United Bank, Zebulon

Rhonda Massengill Century Bank of Georgia, Cartersville

Candice Nanney Independence Bank of Georgia, Braselton

Wanda Nesbit Citizens Trust Bank, Atlanta

Sybil Smith The Citizens Bank of Americus

Ashlee Torpy Morris Bank, Dublin