VACB Chairman 2010
Mike Walker
President
Benchmark Community Bank
Kenbridge, VA
Chairman's Letter
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ICBA Launches New Feature
"My Community, My Bank" Advocacy Site
 This advocacy Web site educates policymakers, and the public, about the negative consequences associated with too-big-to-fail, while allowing individuals to send high impact personal messages to Congress supporting the need to repair the policies that contributed to the near collapse of our entire financial system. Ths site is part of a larger ICBA campaign that includes advertising, media outreach and grassroots mobilization and gives supporters three ways to send their message to Congress. In addition, the site ofers news articles, op-eds, research papers, key speeches and testimonies by ICBA leaders, members of Congress, regulators and many others.
To learn more, please visit www.mycommunitybank.org.
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VACB and Williams Mullen Annual Golf Tournament
Make Your Plans for Spring Creek Golf Course
 VACB and Williams Mullen have teamed up again to present the 10th Annual Golf Tournament, scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Spring Creek Golf Course in Zions Crossroads. This is a great way to support your association and spend a day with your peers.
Look for more details soon, but get those teams together! We will see you on the green!
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Top 10 Fraud Predictions for 2010
by VACB Endorsed Provider Affinion Group
 For nine straight years, identity theft has topped the charts in number of consumer compliants according to the FTC. And, from looking at the 2010 predictions, the crime will continue to grow. As the new year begins, the time for a comprehensive identity theft solution for your accountholders is now. To read the rest of the article, please click HERE.
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Advanced Bankruptcy Issues for Bankers -
Bankruptcies are increasing and becoming more complicated. This session will explain the actions your bank must take (or is prohibited from taking) to protect your interests when a customer files bankruptcy. Learn the steps and pitfalls of Chapters 7, 11, and 13. More difficult questions will also be covered, such as when a cram down is permitted and how ... [ MORE ]
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Ann Brode, Brode Consulting Services, Inc. - Ann Brode began her career in 1973 and has continued her service as a consultant to regional and community financial institutions through a wide range of areas including strategic planning, lending, deposits, marketing, training, compliance, and management. Ann is a well-respected presenter and has spoken to audiences across the country for over 20 years. She has presented sessions for numerous state associations and has taught at the School of Banking Administration at the University of Wisconsin as well as many other state banking schools. Ann is the author of The Bank Deposit Documentation Manual for Front-Line Personnel, published by Bankers Publishing Company, and is well represented in numerous industry publications.
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Sign up for the 05/13/2010 seminar by Ann Brode, Brode Consulting Services, Inc.,
entitled Strengthening Your Bank’s Loan Review Program, or view all programs on the VACB Calendar of Events.
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VACB 33rd Annual Convention
Williamsburg Lodge & Conference Center
Mark your calendar now to join your peers at the Williamsburg Lodge & Conference Center for the VACB Annual Convention & Trade Show, October 17-20, 2010. More information will be mailed shortly, but save those dates now!
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