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Come Help Us Beat CREDIT UNIONS at Their Own Game!
Dear Fellow Banker,
On our behalf, ACB has delivered two key victories us against the
powerful credit union lobby in 2005. First, Representatives Patrick
McHenry (R-NC), Ed Townes (D-NY), Paul Gillmor (R-OH), Sam Johnson
(R-TX), and Peter King (R-NY) worked closely with ACB and sponsored the
Credit Union Charter Choice Act, a bill that reels in the rogue
regulator NCUA. Secondly, Representative Bill Thomas (R-CA), Chairman of
the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on credit unions’ tax
exemption, where ACB was not only instrumental in getting the hearing
held, but also testified on the abuses of the credit union tax exemption
as well as their unfair competitive advantages.
Now in March of 2006, members of Congress need to see and hear from you!
ACB has made big gains against the credit unions, but we now need a show
of force. Our elected leaders must see ACB members walking the Halls of
Congress. Join us for ACB’s 2006 Government Affairs Conference, March
13-15 (open to ACB members ONLY) in Washington, DC at the beautiful
Mandarin Oriental hotel. This is your opportunity to have your voice
heard and to convey a message of how government regulation affects the
profitability of your bank. Protect your bank’s bottom line… participate
in this FREE exclusive conference!
Not only will credit union issues be addressed, we will take on issues
like regulatory relief, GSE reform, and uniform standards for data
security. And the regulators will be focused on FDIC reform, the Basel
capital proposals, accounting standards and BSA compliance, among other
important issues. This conference gives you direct access to senior
legislators and regulators who write the laws and regulations that
affect your bank’s bottom line. This is a terrific opportunity to push
the community banking priorities that help make your bank more
profitable.
Registration is FREE for ACB’s 2006 Government Affairs Conference! We
will have exciting morning presentations by Congressional leaders and
the heads of the regulatory agencies. Then we will walk the Halls of
Congress and to visit your representatives on Capitol Hill. In addition,
we will make important visits to the top regulators at the FDIC, Federal
Reserve Board, FHFB, OCC and OTS.
Sign up today and be part of the banker team that beats the credit
unions at their own game!
Sincerely,
Arthur R. Connelly
Chairman, Government Affairs Steering Committee and
Chairman & CEO, South Shores Savings Bank
Weymouth, MA
P.S. As a mutual institution CEO, I also strongly urge my mutual
peers to participate in ACB’s 7th Mutual
Community Bank Conference!
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PROGRAM |
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Get in-depth briefings on legislative issues as well as working sessions
with senior regulatory officials. Take advantage of this chance to
produce change in Washington for the industry and your community.
MONDAY | TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY
MONDAY, MARCH 13
8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Registration & Information
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Reception for Mutual and Government Affairs Conferees and Their Spouses
Sponsored by COMPAC
| MUTUAL COMMUNITY BANK CONFERENCE |
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(separate agenda)
This is the seventh ACB MUTUAL COMMUNITY BANK CONFERENCE. This
conference brings together senior management and directors from
mutual institutions nationwide. Topics include practical
suggestions on enhancing the charter and bylaws, community
involvement and others.
8:15 to 9:45am
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
PEER GROUP DISCUSSIONS
Facilitated discussions of topics determined by survey of
planned attendees.
10 am to noon
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
GENERAL SESSION
WELCOME
INNOVATIVE MUTUAL ORGANIZATIONS
In the past few years, a number of mutual institutions have
combined or reorganized to take advantage of opportunities while
remaining mutual. This session highlights some of the
institutions that have changed their organization. Lessons
learned are addressed.
SUCCESSION PLANNING
Succession planning is more than just ensuring continuity of
management and the board. For mutual institutions in today’s
environment, it is important to get a team in place that
understands the charter as well as the institution. Hear from
mutuals that have done that.
Noon to 2pm
LUNCHEON PANEL ON COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Award winning mutual institutions describe programs that they
are able to develop and pursue.
2pm to 4:30pm
GENERAL SESSION
MHCs
Are mutual holding companies always the best way to address
growth strategies? Experts debate contrarian advice.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
With the continued emphasis on corporate governance for all
community banks, it is important for mutual institutions to pay
attention to their practices and their documents. What are best
practices?
4:30 to 5:30
MUTUAL INSTITUTIONS COMMITTEE MEETING |
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TUESDAY, MARCH 14
7 a.m. – Noon
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Registration & Information
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Continental Breakfast for Delegates
8 a.m – 11:45 p.m.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
GENERAL SESSION
WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
F. Weller Meyer , President and CEO,
Acacia Federal Savings Bank
and Chairman
America’s Community Bankers
HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE ADVOCATE
The Honorable Fred Grandy
Former Member of Congress, Actor and Nonprofit Leader
COMPAC
William Donius, Chairman
COMPAC
PRIORITY ISSUES BRIEFING
Arthur. R. Connelly, Chairman, GASC
F. Weller Meyer, Chairman, ACB
William R. White, Vice Chairman, GASC
Robert R. Davis, EVP, ACB
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
The Honorable John W. Snow, Secretary
Department of the Treasury
FHLB SYSTEM ISSUES
The Honorable Ronald A. Rosenfeld, Chairman
Federal Housing Finance Board
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Honorable Christopher Cox, Chairman
Securities and Exchange Commission
COMMUNITY BANKING: OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS
The Honorable John C. Dugan, Comptroller of the Currency
and
The Honorable John Reich, Director
Office of Thrift Supervision
ACB GAME PLAN
Diane Casey-Landry, President and CEO
America’s Community Bankers
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
MEETINGS WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES
(Separate sign-up required.)
VISITS TO CAPITOL HILL
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
7:30 a.m.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Delegates Assemble for Boarding Buses
7:35, 7:40, and 7:45 a.m.
Buses Depart for Capitol Hill
7:45 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Cannon Caucus Room
Registration & Information
8 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast Meeting for Delegates
and Congressional Guests
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
GENERAL SESSION
LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES IN THE HOUSE
The Honorable Roy Blunt, Majority Whip
U.S. House of Representatives
TAX REFORM
The Honorable William M. Thomas,
Chairman
House Committee on Ways and Means
ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The Honorable Barney Frank,
Ranking Member
House Committee on Financial Services
PRIORITY ISSUES FOR THE BANKING COMMITTEE
The Honorable Richard C. Shelby, Chairman
Senate Committee on Banking,
Housing and Urban Affairs
DEPOSIT INSURACE REFORM AND REGULATORY RELIEF
The Honorable Tim Johnson
United States Senate
FIVE PLUS YEARS AS CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Michael G. Oxley, Chairman
House Committee on Financial Services
WRAP UP
Arthur R. Connelly, Chairman
Government Affairs Steering Committee
America’s Community Bankers
11:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT/BUSES TO HOTEL
*Program and Schedule subject to change.
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TRAVEL DISCOUNTS |
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Information is forthcoming
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