WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will host a workshop for directors of nationally chartered community banks and federal savings associations in Omaha, Nebraska, at the Embassy Suites Omaha, July 23-25, 2012.

The workshop provides practical information that expands bank directors' skills and understanding of issues facing their banks.  Entitled, "A Director's Challenge: Mastering the Basics," the workshop is geared primarily to directors of national community banks and federal savings associations with assets of less than $5 billion who would like to review the fundamental requirements of their position.

The workshop costs $99.  Attendees receive pre-course reading and course materials, an OCC telephone seminar CD, a director's toolkit, other supervisory material, and lunch.  The workshop is limited to the first 35 registrants.

For information or to register online, visit http://www.occ.gov/about/who-we-are/occ-for-you/bankers/bankers-education/directors-workshop-schedule.html or call 240-485-1700.

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SOURCE Office of the Comptroller of the Currency