James N. Cleveland Scholarship to Payments East - Alabama Automated Clearing House Association ALACHA

The James N. Cleveland Scholarship is an all expense paid trip to Payments Institute East awarded to one exceptional candidate as determined by the ALACHA Executive Committee. Do you have what it takes?

About the James N. Cleveland Award
James N. (Jim) Cleveland was a beloved member of the ALACHA Team and a respected leader in the banking industry. Jim's dedication and commitment to ALACHA will live on through the people he taught and inspired who carry on the mission of the organization today. Our legacy to him is the James N. (Jim) Cleveland Scholarship to The Payments Institute.

Jim began his service with ALACHA in 1984 when he became the Chairman of the ALACHA Operations Committee. Under Jim's direction, the Committee developed numerous educational opportunities for member financial institutions, many of which are still being offered today. In 1989, Jim was elected to the Board of Directors of ALACHA and served as a member of the Executive Committee. The following year he was elected by the ALACHA Board to serve on the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Board.

As a NACHA Board member, Jim gained a national reputation as a leader in the payments system arena. He was asked to serve on several National committees and was one of the original members of the EDI Council. He was also Vice President and Manager of the Cash Control and ACH Department at AmSouth Bank.

Scholarship Award
This one-week school provides a comprehensive study of the ACH as a payment network in the U. S. Banking System. This is a great opportunity for someone who works in the ACH area to enhance their knowledge of this rapidly expanding electronic payment network.

The Scholarship recipient will attend the 2008 Payments Institute East conference in Atlanta, Georgia between July 27 – 31, 2008. The Scholarship award will pay for registration fees (which includes housing, meals, and resource materials) and travel expenses.

Payments professionals face greater and more complex challenges today than ever before. The industry is changing, the scope of the job is changing, and the workplace is changing. How do you keep up with rapid growth and ever advancing technology? How do you know what payments systems are right for your organization and how do you go about implementing them?

Payments Institute East
If you are looking for a comprehensive, all-inclusive look at the payments system, The Payments Institute is the experience for you. The Payments Institute is an intensive five-day course aimed at helping you achieve a higher understanding of the entire payments system. Whether you are just starting out in your financial services career or are a seasoned professional seeking to update and hone your skills, The Payments Institute will provide the level of information you need. Your education at The Payments Institute will focus on core electronic payments topics including: Automated Clearing House (ACH), Card Systems, eCheck, International Payments, Risk Management and Fraud, Emerging Technologies, and much more.

Scholarship Nomination
Scholarship nominees must be received at the ALACHA office no later than May 2, 2008. Nominate someone online now!

Recipient Selection
Nominations will be reviewed and a scholarship recipient will be selected by the ALACHA Executive Committee and announced by June 1, 2008.



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About the James N. Cleveland Scholarship