As our country faces crisis, bankers are heroes too
Chairman and CEO Jim McKenna recognizes the efforts North Shore Bank and other community banks are making to serve the needs of their customers and communities. He wrote this commentary, which is being distributed to news publications, to bring attention to the unsung heroes fighting the economic war our country now faces due to consequences of COVID-19. Read it now!
The new normal: Art, donations, snuggles, snacks
At left, Layla showing off one of her paintings. At right the ladies’ entire gallery.
Greendale personal banker Samantha Damman and daughter Layla found a way to keep busy during the stay-at-home order. “We both have taken up painting,” Sam says. “Soon our walls will be full of paintings.” Also: Robin Callis’s bunko group steps up, Priscilla Hartling’s cuddly grandferret, and Stephanie Glowinski-Moeller’s dazzling snacks for her fourth grader. Check it all out here!
SOAR Together Tributes: March 2020
Last month’s winners of our Seymour Salutes awards are Kristin Hoch, Mila Larson, and Rising Star Eric Brooks. Read more about their achievements here!
How are you staying social at a distance? Share it!
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues, how are you staying close to loved ones while remaining six feet away? Whether you’re taking daily walks with a friend without getting too close to each other, gathering on your front lawn to enjoy refreshments with neighbors on theirs, or just settling in for movie time with the kids, Shorelines wants to hear what kind of social activities are filling your days and evenings right now.
Send your stories and photos by email to shorelines@northshorebank.com or via text at 608-318-3348. We’ll run your submissions in an upcoming issue! And keep your photos and tales of working from home coming too. •••
Stop and try these meditations
“Do-it-yourself” meditations have been added to the intranet Wellness/Body page, AVP/PMP Pat Ingelse says, along with a reminder to appreciate what is around you. Take a look! •••
Muskego helps families with COVID-19 food drive
The Muskego branch was part of a COVID-19 food drive earlier this month and received this note of thanks:
Please accept our sincere thanks and gratitude for your help and donations in our COVID food drive. We are so glad to have such kind neighbors and happy to come together in support of our community!
We were able to donate 13 full bags of food and other necessary supplies, all of which will go directly into the hands of affected Muskego families.
The branch also contributed $100 of food and supplies, branch manager Stephanie Bluemel said, adding that Southridge and Forest Home area branch manager Carolyn Lyrenmann stopped in with a donation as well. •••
Bank announces plans for new Brookfield Capitol branch
A rendering of the future Brookfield Capitol branch.
This week, North Shore Bank announced plans to build a new office to replace our existing Brookfield Capitol branch, set to open late this year.
The new Brookfield Capitol branch will be built on the current branch’s parking lot. When construction is complete, employees will move into the new branch and the current branch will be torn down. •••
North End branch makes the news
Local news site OnMilwaukee covered the opening of our new North End branch last week. The story features a deep dive into the history of the building on the site, including this bit of information: “The home’s most famous resident was Frank Balistrieri, who, says Wikipedia, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and racketeering charges in 1985 and was sentenced to 10 years in prison to be served concurrent with a previous 13-year sentence.” Read it now! •••
Watch out for scammers taking advantage of pandemic
Like any crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic offers opportunities to take advantage of people when they are worried or scared. Below are a few tips to share with our customers as well as family and friends to avoid scams.
Do not share personal data. We will never ask for confidential information such as your name, password, personal identification number (PIN), Social Security number, or other account information over the phone or in an email or text — and it’s unlikely any other bank or financial institution would either.
Beware of scams. Fraudsters are contacting consumers with medical supply scams and fraudulent donation sites that impersonate a company, charity, or government agency. Their intent is to convince the target to: share sensitive information such as usernames and passwords; make purchases or donations on spoof websites; or download malware by opening a malicious attachment. Anyone who receives something suspicious should not respond, click on any links, or open attachments. Verify the authenticity of any website before making a purchase or donation. More security tips and information here.
Keep cash safe. Funds on deposit with a bank are protected up to FDIC limits. Once cash leaves the bank, that insurance is no longer active on those funds. Leaving money in the bank is safer, and customers can still easily access accounts, transfer funds, pay bills, and more using Online and Mobile Banking. •••