Benefits
- Increases the potential audience
- Increases the number of resources devoted to setting up and running the meetings
- Increases the networking arena for members—new faces, new discussions
- Might increase chapter membership and attendance at other meetings—larger draw of potential members.
Suggestions for Potential Groups or Organizations to Share Educational Meetings with:
- CPA Groups
- Lawyers
- Urban Bankers
- Financial Women International (FWI)
- Independent Bankers
- State Bankers Association
- Bank Administrative Institute Members (BAI)
- American Institute of Bankers (AIB)
Program Ideas
- Do a joint meeting with FWI on Women in Banking.
- Join with AIB to do FasTrac sessions. The chapter provides the program and AIB organizes the set-up and registration. (This utilizes AIB's mailing list to draw in branch managers and others wishing to develop skills in commercial lending.)
- Round Tables with lawyers on regulatory issues, lender liability, etc.
- Mock bankruptcy trial with local lawyers.
- Round Tables with accountants on tax law changes.
For more information, please contact William Githens at bgithens@rmahq.org or 215-446-4124