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Why You Should Attend 

In an environment that changes so fast, this conference helps you address the opportunities and challenges likely to arise in the coming year — raising capital, liquidity, increased regulation and insight on how to respond to regulatory actions, understanding potential benefits and pitfalls of participating in new programs, risk management, and developing the proper level of conversation and strategic insight in the boardroom.  

Who Should Attend

• Board Members
• Chairmen
• Presidents & CEOs
• Senior Officers
• Advisors
• Consultants
• Counsels
• Corporate Secretaries

Schedule

Registration Fees

Conference Registration (by September 14)
Early WIB/AABD Member: $745
Early Nonmember: $995
Early Associate: $795
Fees after September 14: $775/$1,025/$845

Pre-Conference Workshop
WIB/AABD Member: $135
Non-Member: $185

Guest Registration Fee
$185 - Includes Thursday Dinner and Friday Reception

New Bank Discount

Banks in organization or WIB Bank Members open less than three years take $200 off the above fees.

Money Back Guarantee

If you are not completely satisfied with this Conference, we will provide a full refund of your registration fees.

Cancellation Policy

Registration fee minus a $75 processing fee will be refunded if cancellation is received by 10/8. Cancellations received by 10/22 will receive a 50% refund. Any cancellations after 10/22 will not receive a refund. Substitutions are welcomed. We are not responsible for airfare penalties incurred due to the cancellation of this program.

Hotel Information

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111

www.sanfranciscoregency.hyatt.com

Situated right on the Embarcadero water-front, guests enjoy immediate access to both the Financial District and the city’s most famous attractions.

Reservations

Main Phone:  (415) 788 1234   
Reservations: (800) 233-1234
Fax: (415) 398-2567

Make hotel reservation by 10/8 and mention Western Independent Bankers to receive the group rate.

Room Rates

$229 Single/Double (plus 15.5% hotel tax)
$244 Bayview Balcony (plus 15.5% hotel tax)

Cancellation policy: 30-days to 72-hours prior = 1 night, 72-hours prior = 2 nights.

Parking

Parking at the hotel is currently $50 plus taxes per night for overnight guests. We recommend a BART (public transportation), cab or shuttle.

Travel Information

Rental Car Discount

Special discounts are available through AVIS by calling 800-331-1600 and referring to group code J990669.

Air Travel

Convenient to both San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) International Airports.  Both airports are served by BART (public  transportation.) Exit at Montgomery Street.

2009 Advisory Committee

Michael Shepherd, Director, Desert Commercial Bank, CA, Chair
David Baris, Executive Director, American Association of Bank Directors, MD
Stan Cardenas, Consultant, Cardenas Financial Services Consulting, CA
Sherie Dodsworth, Chairman, Borel Private Bank & Trust Company, CA
Dennis Long, CEO, Bank of the Pacific, WA
Stuart Long, Director, Bank of Marin, CA
Celia McCormack, Chairman, Bank of Rio Vista, CA
Michael Moore, Director, Mission National Bank, CA
Nancy Sheppard, President & CEO, Western Independent Bankers
Roger Taylor, Vice Chairman, American River Bankshares, CA
Charles Thayer, Chairman, American Association of Bank Directors, MD

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