AGENDA 6 th ANNUAL OCM SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONFERENCE FOUR SEASONS LAS VEGAS, NV Monday Session Title/Topic Speaker Sept 28 1:00 2:30 Optional Part 1 Basic Supervisory Committee and Board Responsibilities An Overview For both new and veteran volunteers, this session will cover the unique facets of the credit union industry and the basics of the Board and Committee structures, including qualifications, meetings, minutes, regulations, and more. We will discuss how you got there and what you do now. This is a must-attend workshop for new Board and Committee members as well as experienced volunteers that just want a refresher. OCM Panel 2:30 2:45 Break 2:45 4:30 Optional Part 2 Supervisory Committee and Board Responsibilities Hands On Workshop (a continuation of Part 1) Part 2 will explore the issues of the day with no subject off limits. Part way through this session, we will break into groups by asset size and discuss the unique challenges faced by you and your peers. Included in the discussions will be topics such as risk assessments, mergers, member verifications, auditor selection, internal audit structures, and any other challenging issues credit union volunteers face in fulfilling their role. OCM Panel Tuesday Session Title/Topic Speaker Sept 29 7:30 8:15 Registration/ Continental Breakfast 8:15 8:30 Introductions and Opening Comments 8:30 10:00 General Session 1 Achieving the Best in Corporate Governance for Audit Committees and Boards Board and Committees must be more vigilant than ever in spotting and understanding new dangers that face the Credit Union s business environment. Join this discussion on how Supervisory Committees and Board Members can execute their responsibilities both effectively and efficiently. Mike will present a dynamic historical summary of the evolving role of governance, including a discussion of critical challenges to our industry s health and survival. 10:00 10:15 Stretch Break
10:15 11:30 General Session 2 Frozen A Good Description for Our Interest Rates for Now With the 2016 Presidential election just around the corner and the continued uncertainty surrounding the interest rate environment, there appears to be more questions than answers regarding the future economic outlook. Join Emily Hollis as she provides her unique insight into the U.S. and global economies and how investment return, interest rate risk, and concentration risk should all play a part in your investment strategies. Emily Hollis 11:30 12:45 Lunch Break Lunch Provided 12:45 2:00 General Session 3 For Volunteers John and Hugh s Financial Challenge (Qualifies for NCUA Financial Literacy requirements) Understanding financial statements and trends is critical for officials in making informed decisions. With a basic understanding of some key concepts, the financial statements can reveal a wealth of intelligence about performance, successes, risks, and rewards. Learn how to mine for those important nuggets of information that will help you know when and how to raise important questions about your credit union s financial statements. This interactive session is designed for non-financial volunteers and is intended to bring familiarity and dynamics to an otherwise complex area. John Murnane/ Hugh Chakler 2:00 2:15 Stretch Break 2:15 3:30 General Session 4 ERM: Managing Risk to Promote Learning, Opportunity, and Prosperity Managing risk is top priority in today s complex economic environment. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a model for identifying and prioritizing the major risk areas within your organization in order to address risk effectively. As Tony says, we take risks in order to continually evolve and innovate. This session will explore the challenges of the risk management process, and offer tips on dealing with the natural resistance often encountered. 3:30 3:45 Stretch Break 3:45 4:45 General Session 5 This Is Not The History Channel But We Do Have War Stories (Series 3) Learning from the mistakes of others is always better than experiencing them first hand. Join Doug and Mike as they share some of their most interesting experiences and war stories involving credit union volunteers, CEOs, and regulators during the past 30 years. After this session, you may never watch reality TV again! Tony Ferris Doug Orth / 6:00 7:30 Cocktail Reception Beverages and Hors d oeuvres sponsored by Shutts & Bowen, LLP. Also featuring magician Josh Lozoff! Wednesday Session Title/Topic Speaker Sep 30 7:30 8:15 Continental Breakfast 8:15 8:30 Announcements
8:30 10:00 General Session 6 Smart, Gutsy Strategies Needed Now for Future Success The financial services industry and its environment are changing quickly, and it s clear that banks and credit unions using status quo strategies are not likely to prosper. In this session, Bob will draw on his extensive credit union experience and numerous studies and experiments by the Filene Research Institute and other organizations. Though credit union challenges are substantial, Bob s message is positive and upbeat. The session will provide practical information that will be useful for evaluating, revising, and possibly replacing your credit union s existing strategies and tactics. Bob Hoel 10:00 10:15 Stretch Break 10:15 11:30 General Session 7 What Credit Union Officials Should Know About Examiner Findings For Boards, Committees, and Executive Management, this session targets how to approach, understand, and negotiate the terms of Documents of Resolution DOR s and Letters of Understanding and Agreement LUA s. Included will be an overview of the examiner s perspectives and objectives under NCUA guidelines, and some guidance in addressing examiner findings head on. 11:30 12:45 Lunch Break Lunch Provided 12:45 1:45 General Session 8 A View of Indirect Lending Through Auditors Eyes No matter how you look at it, an indirect lending program means additional risk and opportunity for abuse. The involvement of third party originators, special contracts, and fee-based underwriting means added due diligence and continuous monitoring of the process. Join this session as the intricacies of indirect lending are covered from beginning to end. Dan Moulton/ 1:45 2:00 Transfer Break 2:00 3:00 Workshop 1 Accounting and Regulatory Update for Credit Unions Every year, new accounting rules and interpretations make their appearance, as well as similar directives from the Regulators. Failure to comply with all accounting, reporting, and regulatory standards could result in significant audit and examination findings. In this session, Doug and Jeanine bring us up to date on the latest such changes and what to expect in 2016. 2:00 3:00 Workshop 2 Branch Vulnerabilities Are Your Internal Controls and Security Procedures Adequate? With the recent rash of robberies, embezzlements, and security breaches, many credit unions are finding that they need to relook and retool the operations and controls at their branches. Join Dan and Justin in this session as they tour the most vulnerable areas in the branches and discuss the fixes needed to tighten controls. Doug Orth/ Jeanine LaBarbera Dan Moulton/ Justin Glazman
2:00 3:00 Workshop 3 Compliance Made Easy Not Quite, But We ll Help! This session will dive into what Boards and Committees need to know about BSA, OFAC, SAFE Act, FACT Act, and the new Mortgage Rules and other forms of Regulatory Compliance. By learning the basics of these requirements, you will see how compliance is also an important part of managing risk in your credit union. John Murnane / 3:00 3:15 Transfer Break 3:15 4:15 Workshop 4 Sidebar Tips, Tales, and Best Practices Sometimes it is valuable to step back and reflect on some of the really good ideas you see in your career. Join Doug in this workshop as he shares some of the better thoughts and practices he has encountered over the years. This will be a totally interactive session, so be prepared to share your nuggets too. 3:15 4:15 Workshop 5 The Great Eight IT Concerns All Officials Should Be Aware Of The credit union s Information Technology (IT) area is complicated enough without having to dive down into its control structure. Thankfully, Hugh Chakler has done that for you, and will share the top eight (or more) IT concerns common to most credit unions. You will find Hugh s common sense approach helpful in determining where your eyes should be focused. 3:15 4:15 Workshop 6 Compliance Made Easy Not Quite, But We ll Help! (Repeat) This session will dive into what Boards and Committees need to know about BSA, OFAC, SAFE Act, FACT Act, and the new Mortgage Rules and other forms of Regulatory Compliance. By learning the basics of these requirements, you will see how compliance is also an important part of managing risk in your credit union. Doug Orth Hugh Chakler John Murnane / Thursday Session Title/Topic Speaker Oct 1 7:30 8:15 Continental Breakfast 8:15 8:30 Announcements 8:30 9:45 General Session 9 Managing the Internal Audit Function as a Volunteer One of the toughest responsibilities of the Board or Supervisory Committee is directing the activities of the internal auditor. This session will explore the various options available to credit unions, as well as the pros and cons of using third parties to pitch in. Doug Orth 9:45 10:00 Stretch Break
10:00 11:00 General Session 10 A List to Avoid - Lori s Top Ten Audit Findings Some top 10 lists are not what they re cracked up to be, and audit findings certainly top that list! Join Lori and Jack in this session as they discuss the top 10 audit findings making their way to audit reports these days, and see what can be done to avoid that list. Lori Carmichael/ Jack Kenney 11:00 12:00 General Session 11 (Closing Session) It s a Wrap! (Almost) After three days, we have had speakers and workshops cover a myriad of industry topics, but you can never get enough of a good thing. This session will be your chance to bring up additional topics or to just get a clarification of issues previously discussed. Our expert panel may not have all the answers but they will take their best shot at your questions. Expert Panel