THE WESTERN STATES DIRECTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION SYMPOSIUM

October 26 - 28, 2008 | Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch

"HARNESSING TODAY'S CHALLENGES"

"Economic Outlook - A Democratic Recession?"
Dr. Stephen Happel, Professor of Economics, Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business, Tempe, AZ

"The Ultimate and Critical Risk Management Challenge: Your Personal, Professional and the Institution's Regulatory Credibility"
Mike Woody, Principal, Michael Woody, Inc. Edmond, OK

"The New Regulatory Environment"
A panel of bank regulators facilitated by Mike Woody

"Audit Committee Responsibilities and Effective Communication with the Board of Directors"
Grace Thompson, Thompson Kennedy & Associates, LLC Boulder, CO

"Taking Steps to Stay Relevant"
Joe Sullivan, Market Insights, Inc. Chicago, IL

"Let's Get Engaged!"
Lou Heckler, CSP, CPAE Gainesville, FL