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Enrollment in VACB's Compliance Forum is Open!

VACB Compliance Forum Program Information
A survival guide to the ever-changing regulatory environment!

VACB, in partnership with Patti Joyner Blenden of Financial Solutions, is pleased to sponsor the Compliance Forum Program. This program is the longest running compliance training program for community banks in the Commonwealth and provides up-to-date information on compliance issues and developments in bank regulations, as well as proven techniques for enhancing your in-bank compliance program. In addition, the program provides valuable networking opportunities among your peers to share solutions for our industry challenges.

Annual enrollment in VACB Compliance Forum Program consists of five interrelated compliance services:

Live Regulatory Seminars – Four quarterly seminars are offered in your choice of two cities throughout the year.
Live Webinars – Enrollees of the Forum will have access to free webinars to address issues between our scheduled meetings.
Compliance Hotline – Enrollees of the VACB Compliance Forum Program will have year-round access to our compliance expert.
Monthly Newsletter – The Capitol Comments newsletter is sent to program members via email each month. It provides an update of compliance issues that impact community banks.
Compliance Portal – Enrollees of the VACB Compliance Forum Program will have year-round access to robust and timely Compliance Job Aids and more tools for your compliance toolbox..

Download the full annual brochure HERE.

Essentials of Banking Offered for Third Year
Show Star Staff that Community Banking is an Excellent Career Path!

Keep your employment pipeline filled with knowledgeable staff!

The Virginia Association of Community Banks (VACB) is pleased to present “Essentials of Banking”, four, one-day seminars offered at the VACB Training Room in Richmond. A must for the newer community bank employee, this series is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of banking principles and operations. It is also geared toward veteran employees as a refresher course.

This popular program also boasts of a staff of instructors who are some of the best presenters in the banking field including David Kemp and Dianne Barton.

While it is recommended that the individual attend all four sessions of the series to receive an entire overview of banking, each session’s material stands alone; one session is not a prerequisite for another. The program provides a thorough education and may be attended as a stand-alone class.

To learn more about the program and to register, click the photo on the left.

Congratulations to our 2018 Community Banking Award Winners

John Perry from SHAZAM with our Community Banker of the Year, Dean Withers, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Timberville

Community Banker of the Year - Dean Withers

Dean joined F&M Bank as Vice President of Loans in 1993 and worked his way through the ranks to become F&M Bank’s President and CEO in 2004. During his tenure, he has led F&M through tremendous growth and success. At Dean’s helm, F&M Bank has more than doubled its asset size, from approximately $350 million to a current value of $770 million.

Dean takes pride in seeing the potential in his staff and positioning them for success. Dean is well known at F&M Bank for being approachable, a good listener, and a champion of encouragement for personal and professional growth, as well as the impetus for active community involvement for which F&M Bank employees have come to be known.

Community Bank Rising Star 2018 - Carolyn Kline

Carolyn Kline is Vice President and Chief of Retail Operations of Virginia Partners Bank in Fredericksburg, VA. Ms. Kline received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Mary Washington and continued at her alma mater to obtain her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Human Resources earlier this year. She is a graduate of William Monroe High School in Stanardsville, VA. She is considered a Key Volunteer for the Marine Corps Marathon and has volunteered over 500 hours with them since 2013 throughout various races in Virginia and DC. Prior to beginning her career in banking, Ms. Kline worked as a Manager of Chick-fil-A for 5 years.