
2011 Tri-State Bankers Summit
Each June, the Wyoming Bankers Association brings together, in one location, the latest banking products, services, information and innovation to provide Wyoming's bankers with a broad spectrum of education and social opportunities.
Next year's bankers summit will be a 3-state bankers conference with Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming Bankers coming together June 26-28, 2011 at the Big Sky Resort in Big Sky Montana.
Please plan to join us for the 2011 Tri-State Bankers Summit. Our bankers conference offers many opportunities for you to participate in networking and educational sessions, including a full-to-capacity Exhibit Hall, entertainment, nationally known keynote presenters, and a wide variety of breakout sessions.
BANKER REGISTRATION:
- Bankers Summit Brochure & Registration Form – Registration Information will be available in March 2011
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR/ADVERTISING & BUSINESS PARTNER REGISTRATION:
- Business Partner Brochure & Registration Form - Registration Information will be available in February 2011
- Sponsor/Exhibitor/Advertizing Program & Registration Form - Registration Information will be available in February 2011
- For questions regarding Sponsor & Advertising opportunities, contact Jason with the Montana Bankers Association at 800/541-5126 or jason@montanabankers.com. Direct all Exhibiting questions to Cheryl Johnston with the Wyoming Bankers Association at cheryl@wyomingbankers.com.
Speaker inquiries need to be done in writing and sent by email to jason@montanabankers.com.

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Conferences - Workshops - Schools
One of the major responsibilities of the Wyoming Bankers Association is to identify the educational needs of bankers. This process is organized by banker committees and the WBA. Workshops and Conferences on critical topics to bankers are regularly offered.
Conferences:
- 2010 WBA Consumer Credit/Retail Banking Conference - September 16-17, 2010 – Bozeman Crossing – Buffalo, WY
- Registration Brochure available in late July
Workshops:
Schools:
- None available at this time.

> Webinars

Web Seminars, Podcasts, CD-ROMS, Online Seminars and so much more… We provide the convenience you love about the internet, with the practical and high quality education you expect from us. You can even go at your own pace with many of these courses. Access the online library of courses anytime, anywhere. We now offer many different delivery formats of education for your convenience. These delivery methods allow you to learn in the comfort of your own bank. The advantages are numerous; less time away from the office, no travel, food or lodging expenses and less time overall is spent in one setting on education.
BANKERSED WEBINARS: CALENDAR
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS BY BANKERSED 
An On-Demand seminar is an event that has been recorded into an online streaming video that can be accessed at any time & at your own convenience. These types of seminars are accessible 24/7, and can be viewed as many times as you like within a 6-month time period.
Auditing of Bank Secrecy Act – On Demand
Conducting an Annual Security Review and Audit - On Demand
Five-Step Security Breach Survival Guide – On Demand
The Legal Implications of Debt Purchasing and the Secondary Market – On Demand
The Credit CARD Act of 2009 – On Demand
Regulation GG: Compliance Policies & Procedures – On Demand
Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Workouts – On Demand
OREO Assets II: Successfully Completing and Disposing of Oreo Assets - On Demand
LIVE WEBINARS BY BANKERSED 
Your registration provides one connection to the live webinar and 30 days access to the online seminar (recorded copy of the live event)! You can have unlimited listeners on your connection and visual components may be viewed by PC or a PC connected to an A/V projector. The program consists of 90 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of live questions and answers.
2010 Key Challenges for Bank Operations & Technology – August 2 & 30, 2010
Introduction to ACH – August 3 & 13, 2010
Embezzlement for Investigators – Conducting Financial Crime Investigations – August 4, 2010
Regulation Z- Credit Card Act New Phase III Rules – August 5, 2010
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act – August 9, 2010
Managing a Successful Branch – August 11 & 18, 2010
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act – August 12, 2010
Understanding Loan Documents – August 17 & 19, 2010
Social Networking – When the Socializing Ends and Compliance Issues Begin – August 23, 2010
Auditing for Internal Fraud – August 26, 2010
The Future of the Branch – September 2, 2010
Bank Secrecy Act Staff Training – September 8, 2010
Proposed Regulations on Garnishments and Exempt Funds – September 9, 2010
Commercial Real Estate Loan Documentation – September 10, 2010
Basic Consumer Lending: A Two-Part Webinar Series – September 13 & 20, 2010
New Compensation Rules – September 14, 2010
IT Audit 101 - September 16, 2010
Consumer Lending for Commercial Lenders – September 17, 2010
The New Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - September 23, 2010
WEALTH MANAGEMENT & TRUST TELESEMINARS
None available at this time. 
Total Training Solutions (TTS) is your source for high quality Webinars and On-Demand Webinar recordings. The program selection is unsurpassed and the choices include everything from compliance to customer service. The live webinars are very easy to attend and the recorded programs give you the flexibility to watch them when it is most convenient. National speakers can now be heard right at your bank when you register for a webinar from TTS.
- Using Credit Risk Ratings to Determine Asset Quality - August 3, 2010

- The Dodd-Frank Regulatory Reform Bill: How Will It Affect Your Bank? – August 3, 2010

- Overcoming Negativity on the Frontline - August 4, 2010

- Call Center Customer Service - August 17, 2010
Are Your Marketing & Advertising Efforts in Compliance with New and Existing Standards? - August 17, 2010
- Safe Deposit the Fundamentals - 2010 Update - August 18, 2010
- Avoiding Bank Liability in the Collection Process - August 24, 2010
- Notary Public - August 24, 2010

- E-Mail Risks & Rules, Records & Regulations – August 26, 2010
- Records Management and Retention - August 31, 2010

- Writing an Effective Credit Memorandum – September 1, 2010

- Opening New Accounts I – September 2, 2010
- Appraisal Review for Residential Mortgage Decisions – September 8, 2010

- Social Media Rules: Risks & Records, Policies & Procedures – September 9, 2010
- Learn From Others’ Mistakes – Common compliance Violations & How to Avoid Them – September 14, 2010
- Dealing With Subpoenas, Summonses, Garnishments, Tax Levies, Etc. – September 14, 2010

- Legal Liabilities When Check Fraud Occurs – September 16, 2010

- Call Report for Banks – Highlights & Pitfalls – September 21, 2010
- Opening New Accounts II – September 23, 2010

- Vendor Due Diligence and Risk Management – Increased Regulatory Expectations – September 28, 2010

- Best Sales Practices for the Frontline – September 29, 2010
- IRA Basics – September 30, 2010


> Continuing Education
The American Institute of Banking (AIB) is a continuing education curriculum for the financial services industry. AIB programs are designed to increase job skills and enhance knowledge. Completion of prescribed programs can lead to industry-recognized AIB diplomas and certificates.
ABA eLearning through the ABA Knowledge Center

> Graduate Schools Of Banking
Regional and national banking schools for experienced bank officers provide management-level bankers with an opportunity for advanced study and research in bank management, economics, and monetary issues. At this level, bankers can choose to study advanced general banking concepts or specialize within certain areas of banking. The Wyoming Bankers Association joins with other state bankers associations in the region in cosponsoring the Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking, Pacific Coast Banking School, Western Banking Schools, and the Colorado Graduate School of Banking.
Schools of Banking – Omaha, Nebraska
Stonier Graduate School of Banking - University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
SDBA 2010 School for Experienced Ag Lenders
Graduate
School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
July Upcoming Events
- None available at this time
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