David Baris, AABD Executive Director, will discuss Controlling Bank Director Risk

The 6th Annual Bank Director Workshop is hosted in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by the National Association of Corporate Directors and the American Association of Bank Directors.

November 10-12, 2011 Omni Hotel San Diego, CA Hosted By: American Association of Bank Directors Western Independent Bankers Association

Bank Director Magazine presents the Seventh Annual Bank Executive & Board Compensation Conference November 8-9, 2011 at the JW Marriott Chicago. This two-day conference will focus on CEO and director compensation issues specifically related to banks. Leading experts and experienced directors will discuss emerging practices and provide invaluable firsthand information on a range of compensation challenges in today's environment. AABD's Chairman is a presenter at the conference.

DIRECTORS AS GUARDIANS OF COMPLIANCE, RISK AND ETHICS WITHIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Sponsored by Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance Rand Center for Corporate Ethics and Governance Professional Risk Managers’ International Association

The American Association of Bank Directors and the National Association of Corporate Directors are pleased to host our Fifth Annual Bank Director Workshop.

A 14th annual consumer compliance event with unprecedented opportunities to speak with experts in CRA, HMDA, and fair lending about the latest trends, changes to the regulatory environment, and strategies for success.

For directors, chairmen, presidents & CEOs, senior officers, advisors, counsels, consultants & corporate secretaries.

Charles J Thayer, AABD Chairman, was invited to make the keynote presentation at the Annual Financial Institutions Conference host by the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accounts.

William (Bill) Klich, 2009–10 Chairman of the Florida Bankers Association, will Keynote the 2010 Bank Directors Conference. This year's program will focus on: Bank Director Liability Audit Committee Responsibilities Compensation Committee Challenges Expanding Role of the Risk Committee Regulatory Roundtable

Sponsored by Western Independent Bankers and the AABD.

The American Association of Bank Directors and the National Association of Corporate Directors present the 3rd Annual Bank Directors Workshop

Uptight? Confused? Not sure which way to turn? Award winning economist Brian Wesbury, former OCC Ombudsman Sam Golden and respected experts George Darling, Merrill Reynolds, Dan Trigg, Cass Bettinger, Bob Walters, Peter Weinstock and Matt Schriner provide insights and perspectives.

Sponsored by Western Independent Bankers and the AABD.

David Baris, AABD Executive Director, and Charles Thayer, AABD Chairman were invited to present a program on mergers and acquisitions.

Experts from various organizations will help your bank's board members keep up-to-date with recent regulatory developments and provide practical guidance for coping with board challenges in today's very difficult economic environment. This year's program is specifically designed to help you, your board committee chairmen, committee members and members of your management team with board interaction to address their constantly changing board responsibilities.

When community banks are feeling the squeeze of competition and the ever-changing banking landscape, comprehensive knowledge and planning is critical to long-term survival. Whether you're new to the role as a bank director or looking to improve upon what you've learned in the past, get ready to step up your competitive planning with this comprehensive conference from Western Independent Bankers and the AABD.