Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | EACH BOARD MEMBER IS GIVEN A COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE POLICY IS MONITORED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. BEFORE SIGNIFICANT BOARD DECISIONS ARE MADE THE MEMBERS ARE ASKED IF THEY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND IF SO THEY ARE ASKED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE DECISION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | SENIOR MANAGEMENT SALARIES ARE MANAGED BY UTILIZING AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY ANNUAL COMPENSATION REPORT. THE MILLIMAN & ROBERTSON NW COMPENSATION REPORT IS USED FOR REFERENCE FOR STAFF POSITIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | BY REQUEST ONLY. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | CHANGE IN INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY 7,458. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | WASHINGTON BANKERS ASSOCIATION GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 1. REPRESENT THE LEGISLATIVE INTEREST OF THE WASHINGTON BANKING INDUSTRY AT BOTH THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS, SINCE 1889. 2. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER BANKS IN RESPONDING TO REGULATIONS. 3. ADDRESS TOPICS OF INTEREST TO WASHINGTON BANKERS BY OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT ALL LEVELS. 4. CIRCULATE TIMELY COMMUNICATIONS OF INTEREST TO WASHINGTON BANKERS. 5. PROVIDE FORUMS IN WHICH MEMBERS CAN INTERACT PROFESSIONALLY WITH FELLOW BANKERS. 6. PROMOTE WASHINGTON BANKS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY TO THE PUBLIC. AS WASHINGTON STATE'S LEADING TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR COMMERCIAL BANKS, WBA POLICY AND ACTION IS DETERMINED PRINCIPALLY BY VOLUNTEER BANKERS SERVING ON ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND VARIOUS COMMITTEES. A PROFESSIONAL STAFF CONDUCTS THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND COORDINATES ALL EVENTS AND SERVICES. THE WBA HAS FORMAL AFFILIATIONS WITH THE AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION (ABA). MEMBER ADVANTAGES: EDUCATION: WBA HOLDS SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ON MANY OF TODAY'S HOTTEST BANKING TOPICS: COMPLIANCE, AGRICULTURE, MARKETING, TECHNOLOGY, TRUST, COMMUNITY BANKING, SECURITY ISSUES AND MORE. WE OFFER A FULL RANGE OF COURSES ON BANKING AND BUSINESS, INCLUDING CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUAL BANKS. CONVENTION: THE ANNUAL CONVENTION IS A FORUM FOR WASHINGTON BANKERS AND THEIR GUESTS TO EXPLORE ISSUES WHICH AFFECT THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY. HELD EACH YEAR IN LATE JUNE, THE CONVENTION FEATURES PROMINENT SPEAKERS, WORKSHOPS AND THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING. THE CONVENTION ALSO INCLUDES A TRADE SHOW AND AN ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT. BANK SECURITY: ALL BANKS MUST DEAL WITH THE ISSUES OF FRAUD AND ROBBERY. WBA PUBLISHES THE WARNING: PROTECTIVE BULLETIN TO ALERT BANKS TO CURRENT CRIMINAL SCHEMES. WBA ALSO OPERATED A SPECIAL ROBBERY REWARD PROGRAM SINCE 1977. DURING THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2012, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TURNED THE PROGRAM OVER TO CRIME STOPPERS DUE TO THEIR ADVANCED WEBSITE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS, EASE OF USE, AND SUCCESSFUL WORK WITH THE FBI AND LOCAL LAW ENFORSEMENT. PROS: WBA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (PROS) WAS FORMED WITH THE EXPRESSED PURPOSE TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO WBA MEMBERS AS WELL AS PROVIDE A SUBSTANTIAL NON-DUES REVENUE TO THE ORGANIZATION. NORTHWEST BANKING ASSOCIATION'S EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST (NWBT) - WBA IS ONE OF FOUR MEMBERS OF THIS TRUST (ALONG WITH COMMUNITY BANKERS OF WASHINGTON, OREGON BANKERS ASSOCIATION, AND WASHINGTON FINANCIAL LEAGUE). ASSOCIATION MEMBERS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE NORTHWEST BANKING ASSOCIATION'S BENEFIT PROGRAM, THE WBA'S GROUP INSURANCE PLAN. BENEFIT PLANS INCLUDE: MEDICAL DENTAL VISION LIFE AND AD&D (BASIC AND VOLUNTARY) LONG-TERM DISABILITY GROUP LEGAL EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
| Software ID: | |
| Software Version: |