Florida Banking March 2022

CHAIR’S MESSAGE

LOOKING FORWARD TO FBA’S ANNUAL MEETING

BY FAB BRUMLEY, FBA CHAIR

D o you know what’s just around the corner? The summer months are almost upon us, and so too is the FBA’s 134th Annual Meeting. This year’s event will be held June 5-8 at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando. We encourage you to book your hotel rooms and register now to take advantage of our “early bird” discounted pricing. It has and continues to be a privilege to connect and work together to ensure a healthy future for our industry. Especially in unprecedented times like we’ve had; we are grateful for every opportunity to gather safely in person. And when we gather, we maximize that time by attending relevant educational

by industry leaders, and the BankPac Silent Auction, a personal favorite. Be sure to dress for our “Casino Night” theme, and consider donating an item for the auction. More importantly, outbid your peers! This event is BankPac’s largest fundraiser of the year and provides important funds to support political candidates who advocate for a free and competitive marketplace. Wednesday begins with the Florida Bankers Educational Foundation (FBEF) Fun Run/Walk. Not only will you enjoy some early morning exercise, but you have the satisfaction of knowing that your participation and donations provide scholarship opportunities to bankers who are pursuing a college or graduate school degree or other professional certification.

sessions, recognizing hardworking and deserving bankers, and raising funds for the FBA’s scholarships and advocacy efforts. Our association also conducts business such as installing new officers and board members. I, personally, am proud to be passing the gavel to Incoming Chair and friend, Bill Penney. Returning this year by popular demand and for us to explore is the in-person trade show. Our event will kick off with board

We will close the Annual Meeting with the final banquet and an evening filled with entertainment and fellowship. Though we certainly have a packed schedule, we’ve built in time to enjoy your stay and explore the many amenities at the beautiful, recently renovated Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes. I hope every FBA member

bank will send at least one representative to the Annual Meeting in June. It is a great opportunity to see the value of your bank’s FBA membership and to take an active role in our association. Be sure to register today and make your hotel reservations. We look forward to seeing each other again in Orlando! Visit the FBA website to register and stay up-to-date with the most current program information: www.FloridaBankers.com/AnnualMeeting.

meetings on Sunday, June 5, followed by the Rap with the Regulators Panel and Welcome Reception on Monday afternoon and evening. The panel gives bankers the opportunity to ask questions of representatives from each of the regulatory bodies, including the Office of Financial Regulation, the FDIC, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Reserve. Tuesday brings the General Session with our inspiring keynote speaker, breakout workshops led

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