Schedule of Events

All events are held at the Embassy Suites on the Plaza, 220 West 43^rd Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111. For a map, click here.

Evening Schedule

To receive reservation information, please contact Diane Peters at DianeP7@kc.rr.com. Events run from October through May of each year.

Sign up using our online Registration Form.

2008 – 2009 Schedule

October 9, 2008 – Where is the Economy Going?
Speaker: Alan Barkema

Our Speaker will be an esteemed economist from the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank. He will provide us with an update on the state of the U.S. economy, with particular emphasis on our regional economy. Who should attend? Presidents, Lenders, CFOs, Treasury Management Officers, Sales Managers.

Special Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, 1 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, Mo 64198

November 13, 2008 – Compliance – Deposit/Loans; Safety/Soundness
Speakers: Anne Lolley and Jim Hunter

Anne Lolley from the CBA, Community Bankers Association of Kansas, will be joined by Jim Hunter from the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank for a timely discussion of compliance and safety and soundness issues facing banks.  Bring your questions for these experts.

December 11, 2008 – Enjoy the Holidays – How to Stay Sane
Speaker: Katherine Gordon

Described as a velvet hammer with a whoopee cushion, Katherine Gordon delivers a powerful message that is motivational, inspirational and pretty darn funny.  Her philosophy: Humor provides insight into the world around us as it provides a window to our very soul.  Combining humor with wisdom can inspire.  Combining humor with a serious message can motivate. She'll help us figure how to stay sane and enjoy the holidays!

January 8, 2009 – Mastering Communications
Speaker: Chuck Lewis

Chuck Lewis, Director, RSM McGladrey, Inc will guide us to more effective relationships up and across organizations.  Chuck will keep us entertained with his humor as he provides us with information on modern communications---how cell phones, texting and e-mail have changed how we communicate for better or worse.

February 12, 2009 – Enterprise Risk Management
Speaker: Mark Dudley

Mark Dudley, the Director of Risk Management for a community bank, will provide “how to” information on establishing a Risk Management program on a global basis for your institution.  With his 28 years of banking experience, Mark will help you navigate the maze of risk issues that banks face today.

March 12, 2009 – Mini Legal Update
Speaker:  Terri Thomas

Terri Thomas - is BACK!  Terri is SVP and Legal Department Director for the Kansas Banker's Association. She is one of our most popular speakers because she provides a great deal of information in a short period of time. Her mini legal update will provide you with key highlights about changes and potential changes to regulations - legal and compliance.

April 9, 2009 – Hiring, Managing and Retaining Engaged Staff
Speaker:  Teresa Moravek

In challenging economic times having engaged staff members is critical to the success of any organization. If you are responsible for hiring and/or managing staff you won’t want to miss this meeting. Participants will review hiring techniques, explore the challenges of managing a multi-generational workforce, and learn what it takes to retain your key employees.

May 14, 2009 – Fraud/Identity Theft (Teller Night)
Speaker: John Cowles

The numbers are staggering!

10,000,000: The number of ID theft victims last year

$5 billion: Loss to consumers last year

$50 billion: Loss to businesses last year

John Cowles, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, will update us with what is going on in the Kansas City area in regards to identity theft and share with us what we can do to help our customers from becoming victims.

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