SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2009
Timberland Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Washington | 0-23333 | 91-1863696 |
| State or other jurisdiction | Commission | (I.R.S. Employer |
| Of incorporation | File Number | Identification No.) |
| 624 Simpson Avenue, Hoquiam, Washington | 98550 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number (including area code) (360) 533-4747
| Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions. |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
| (a) | On February 28, 2009, Director Clarence Hamre retired as a Director of Timberland Bancorp, Inc (“Company”) and its financial institution subsidiary, Timberland Bank (“Bank”). Mr. Hamre’s retirement was as a result of his reaching the Company’s mandatory retirement age for Directors as provided in the Bylaws and not as a result of any disagreement with the Company or the Bank. Mr. Hamre served as the Company’s Chairman. The Company and the Bank have received extensive benefits from Mr. Hamre’s wise counsel on both Boards and we will continue to thank him for his contributions. He has been appointed as an Advisory Director of the Company. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
| | TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. |
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| DATE: March 2, 2009 | By: /s/ Michael R. Sand |
| | Michael R. Sand |
| | Chief Executive Officer |
