Kellman receives award from WBA

Mike, center, with WBA president Rose Oswald Poels and board chairman Peter Prickett, at Monona Terrace in Madison on Feb 9.

In February, SVP Mike Kellman received an award from the Wisconsin Bankers Association as a thank-you for chairing the statewide organization’s mortgage committee. Mike said, “I am very proud to represent North Shore Bank on this important statewide committee, which works to affect legislation, regulation, and process to enhance mortgage lending.” •••

NSB helps create loans for historic King Drive
Last week, North Shore Bank and the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District announced that they would establish a $50,000 revolving loan fund to help revitalize the business district. Both organizations contributed $25,000 to the fund.

The BID will tap into the fund to authorize small-business loans between $1,000 and $10,000, which will be available to qualified businesses that want to open in the King Drive area or expand their presence there. Technical assistance and mentorship opportunities are also available to businesses that receive the loans. See our press release for more information about the loans and this good news for our community. •••

Help clean up Milwaukee for the Earth Day of Service
The planet needs your help! On April 23, our Shorewood and East branches are sponsoring the Urban Ecology Center’s Earth Day of Service at Riverside Park in Milwaukee. We are looking for other North Shore Bank employees, family members, and friends who can volunteer for the event. District Manager Cristen Baumann has more on how to help.

Promotions: March 2016 •••
The following employees were promoted in March. Leave a comment to congratulate them!

• Stephanie Bluemel, Franklin, promoted from Personal Banker to Assistant Branch Manager–Sales
• Allison Gadbois, Wauwatosa, promoted from Teller to Teller Supervisor
• Stephanie Hallgren, Customer Support Center, promoted from Deposit Operations Representative to Senior Deposit Operations Specialist
• Marzena Kroll, Loan Administration, promoted from Secondary Market Specialist to Senior Secondary Market Specialist

North Shore Shape Up: Tips on tea brewing

Tea has a well-deserved reputation as a healthy beverage. Teas of the black, green, and white varieties contain polyphenols, which combat free radicals, naturally occurring chemicals in the body that do damage to healthy cells and may even cause cancer. Researchers have explored how to get the most health benefits out of your tea, and, according to the Cleveland Clinic, here’s what they’ve learned.

Upcoming Events
Our Howard-Suamico branch will host a de-cluttering seminar on April 16, led by Brenden McDaniel of Action Organizing Services, who has been featured on the TV show Hoarders and will offer organization tips.

And it’s North Shore Bank Family Day at the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers game on April 16. The “Dinosaur Train” will be there, too! More events here!

Internal Job Postings •••
If you know someone who would be a good fit for any of the positions below, refer them by the closing date and you’ll receive a bonus if they’re hired.

• Teller, Ashwaubenon, part time, 20 hours/week. Referral bonus: $300. Internal closing date: TODAY.
• Teller, Brookfield Square, part time, 20 hours/week. Referral bonus: $300. Internal closing date: TODAY.
• Teller, Green Bay East, full time, 40 hours/week. Referral bonus: $300. Internal closing date: TODAY.
• Teller, Southwest, part time, 30 hours/week. Referral bonus: $300. Internal closing date: TODAY.
• Universal Banker, Bayshore, part time, 20 hours/week. Referral bonus: $400. Internal closing date: TODAY.

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!