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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 (click
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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 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Registration and Information
Grand Ballroom Foyer (Ballroom/Lower Level)
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Mutual Community Bank Conference
(Separate Agenda)
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Reception for ACB Conferees and Their Guests
Sponsored by COMPAC
Grand Ballroom A (Ballroom/Lower Level)
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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.
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE (PDF)
8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
PEER GROUP DISCUSSIONS
Facilitated discussions of topics determined by survey of
planned attendees.
10 a.m. – 12 Noon
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.
12 Noon – 2 p.m.
LUNCHEON PANEL ON COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Award winning mutual institutions describe programs that they
are able to develop and pursue.
2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
MUTUAL INSTITUTIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
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TUESDAY, MARCH 14
7 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Registration and Information
Grand Ballroom Foyer (Ballroom/Lower Level)
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Buffet Breakfast for Delegates
Grand Ballroom Foyer (Ballroom/Lower Level)
8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
GENERAL SESSION
Grand Ballroom B (Ballroom/Lower Level)
Welcome and Opening Remarks
F. Weller Meyer
Chairman
America’s Community Bankers
COMPAC
William Donius
Chairman
COMPAC
Priority Issues Briefing
F. Weller Meyer, Chairman, ACB
Arthur R. Connelly, Chairman, GASC
William R. White, Vice Chairman, GASC
Robert R. Davis, Executive VP, ACB
Regulatory Relief and Other OTS Initiatives
The Honorable John Reich
Director
Office of Thrift Supervision
FDIC Initiatives and Priorities
The Honorable Marty Gruenberg
Acting Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Prescriptions for Economic Growth
The Honorable John Snow
Secretary
Department of the Treasury
Accounting Policy and Compliance
Scott Taub
Acting Chief Accountant
Securities Exchange Commission
FHLBank System Issues
The Honorable Ronald A. Rosenfeld
Chairman
Federal Housing Finance Board
ACB Game Plan
Diane Casey-Landry
President and CEO
America’s Community Bankers
12 Noon – 5 p.m.
Visits to Capitol Hill
Meetings with Regulatory Agencies
(Separate sign-up is required.)
FHFB: 1:30 p.m.
OTS: 2:45 p.m.
FDIC: 4 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
7:15 a.m.
Delegates Assemble for Bus Boarding to
Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-338
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Maine Avenue Entrance (Ballroom/Lower Level)
7:30, 7:35, and 7:40 a.m.
Bus Departure Times for
Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-338
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Registration and Information
Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-338
8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Breakfast service ends at 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast Meeting for Delegates and Congressional Guests
Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-338
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
GENERAL SESSION
Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-338
Opening Remarks
F. Weller Meyer
Chairman
America’s Community Bankers
Five Plus Years of Accomplishments
The Honorable Michael Oxley
Chairman
House Committee on Financial Services
Regulatory Relief
The Honorable Jeb Hensarling
Member
House Committee on Financial Services
Ensuring the Availability of Affordable Housing
The Honorable Barney Frank
Ranking Member
House Committee on Financial Service
Priority Issues for the Senate Banking Committee
The Honorable Richard Shelby
Chairman
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs
Deposit Insurance Reform and Regulatory Relief
The Honorable Tim Johnson
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs
Grassroots
Ken Mehlman
Chairman
Republican National Committee
Wrap Up
Bill White
Vice Chairman
Government Affairs Steering Committee
11 a.m.
Adjournment
Buses Depart back to
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel
(Buses will assemble at Peace Circle, located
at 1st Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW)
Visits to Capitol Hill
*Program and Schedule subject to change.
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