Jim Saladin remembers 2011 honor flight

In conjunction with our annual worn flag collection, North Shore Bank and our employees also donate money to two groups that send American military veterans on honor flights — free daylong trips by chartered jet to Washington, D.C., to see the monuments in our nation’s capital. In 2011, VP Jim Saladin had the opportunity to be part of an honor flight. His story offers a glimpse into these remarkable journeys supported by your donations. You can read about how Jim’s honor flight happened here.

Around the Bank

Cristin and Allison with Elfie.

Candy Cane Lane: West Allis Tellers Cristin Erdmann and Allison Gadbois volunteered at Candy Cane Lane, raising money for the MACC Fund, on Black Friday. “Elfie,” the human Elf on a Shelf, showed up too — prompting the tellers to get a “selfie with Elfie.”

Shorewood designated “senior-friendly”: The Shorewood Connects project — which was “developed to enhance the ability of older residents to remain in and contribute to the life of the Village,” according to its web page — has certified North Shore Bank’s branch in the village as a Senior-Friendly Business.

In a letter to Personal Banker Cole Heinrich, project facilitator Sue Kelley wrote: “Our senior volunteers found the bank welcoming, easy to navigate and attractive. They appreciated the local, friendly atmosphere, and the large, accommodating parking lot. They noted the clear signage on both the front and the back entrances. They also appreciated the bank’s proximity to mass transit. The volunteers noted that the website lists community events that the bank is involved in and that there is a neighbor table on site.” Kelley also made suggestions for making the branch even more friendly to seniors: making power-of-attorney materials available for customers and adding a magnifying lens to the counter where customers fill out deposit slips.

Celebrations

Deposit Services Supervisor Suzie Prittie and her husband, Brian, welcomed daughter Jordyn last week. The baby was 20.5 inches and weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth. “She’s absolutely perfect! She’s sleeping and eating great,” Suzie wrote in an email to AVP Natalie Canadeo. Congratulations, Suzie!

Service Anniversaries

The following employees recently celebrated five years with North Shore Bank. You can congratulate them in the comments.

Sakhone Phakphoom, Universal Banker, Bayshore
Yvette Sotelo, Universal Banker, Jackson Park

North Shore Shape Up

For some, coffee can cause heart problems: New research suggests that drinking coffee may reduce your risk of dementia, type 2 diabetes, and liver cancer, but take note: Some people are “slow caffeine metabolizers” who could run a higher risk of heart problems from consuming too much coffee. If your coffee habit gets you noticeably wired during the day and gives you trouble sleeping at night, try switching to decaf after your first cup. According to researchers, it seems to be just as good for your liver as the strong stuff, and could help with diabetes as well.

(Wellness tips courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic.)

Internal Job Postings

• Teller, Lake in the Hills, part time, 25 hours/week. Referral bonus: $300. Internal closing date: TODAY.
• Universal Banker, Southridge, full time, 40 hours/week. Referral bonus: $400. Internal closing date: Dec 4.

For a complete list of internal job postings and to apply for one, go to nsbcareersforyou.silkroad.com and click on “Internal Openings” at the top. To refer an external person to an opening, go to our intranet page. You can earn cash and prizes for a successful referral!