COMMUNITY-MINDED
Bank brings the fun to multiple National Night Out celebrations in Milwaukee County
Seymour Savings made lots of new friends at National Night Out.
Three Milwaukee County branches participated in community National Night Out celebrations last week.
St. Francis National Night Out
The Cudahy team participated in the St. Francis celebration on Aug. 7. About 1,000 attended the event. The bank’s table featured “Be Kind” postcards that attendees could color, which will be shared at an assisted living facility to spread kindness. 03200
Oak Creek National Night Out
The Oak Creek event was held on Aug. 5 and 6. On Aug. 5, Senior Day, the bank brightened people’s days by purchasing lunch for the attendees. The senior-focused event featured health and wellness vendors and guest speakers.
Aug. 6 was Community Day, with a family focus. The bank team and mascot Seymour Savings hosted a kids’ area with games like Connect4 and Jenga, plus fun tattoos, a bubble machine, and “Be Kind” postcards to color and share. Seymour made a lot of new friends at the event!
Franklin National Night Out
On Aug. 5, our Franklin team attended and shared fraud prevention tips and gave out prize wheel goodies. Attendees met police officers and firefighters and checked out the fire, police, and other vehicles displayed in the Library parking lot. Officers were available to answer questions about crime prevention and the many other community-oriented policing programs offered by the Franklin Police Department.
OFF THE CLOCK
Employees lend a helping hand to abused, neglected horses in need
Nicole at Riding With Angels
Three North Shore Bank employees regularly volunteer to assist in rehabilitating abused and neglected horses through an organization called Riding With Angels. The nonprofit is holding an upcoming open house and fundraiser, and the employees hope other bank staff will be motivated to donate or join them in volunteering for this worthy group.
Dana Scherff, Nicole Daniels, and Jeff Marsho all volunteer to help the horses in need. Volunteers care for the horses, brushing and feeding them and helping to restore their faith in humans.
Dana and Jeff with one of the horses, Derora
“It’s a really cool mission that helps horses in dire situations,” said Dana, VP of Information Systems. “When the horses arrive, they are often near death. We try to rehabilitate them.”
A young rider in the free horsemanship program
Riding With Angels holds free horsemanship programs for kids ages 7 to 18, many from the inner city, to expose them to the wonder of working with horses and the healing power they can provide. Nicole, VP of Loan and Treasury Operations, said she finds the organization’s work inspiring.
The program’s participants often have never been around horses, which can initially be intimidating. Dana said it is incredibly heartwarming to see them move from feeling a little fearful of the large animals to giving them hugs.
“We’re teaching kids about the animals so they understand,” she said. “I always consider it a big win when teenagers come, and they’re a little shut-off, and then you catch them smiling. You see them slowly break down their walls.”
Jeff, Treasury Solutions Operations manager, got involved with the organization about two years ago after attending the open house. “That’s what got me, seeing the before and after shots of the horses,” he said. “It really opened my eyes. I didn’t realize there were that many horses that needed rescuing.”
Jeff regularly volunteers, working to socialize the animals through brushing, feeding, and visiting with them. “I’m all about the animals,” he said. Who saves who? They get something from us, and they give in return. They’re so peaceful and calming.”
In addition to the horses, the farm has donkeys, a zebra, alpacas, rabbits, and other animals.
The Riding With Angels open house and fundraiser will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at W691 CTH-CI, Palmyra, Wis. Kids involved in the horsemanship program will be there to talk about the program’s impact on their lives. The event also will feature pony rides, a silent auction, a petting zoo, live music, food, and more.
Riding With Angels fundraiser flyer
COMMUNITY-MINDED
Fun and games at Greendale Village Days
Three-year-old Santi (short for Santiago) had fun playing Jenga at the bank tent during Greendale Village Days, held Aug. 9 through 11 in downtown Greendale. Janet Rebholz, lead teller at the Jackson Park branch, snapped this cute shot.
FINANCIAL LITERACY AND EDUCATION
Financial seminar at library focuses on the convenience of digital wallets
The Howard-Suamico branch partnered with the Brown County Library on Aug. 6 to present a seminar on digital payment options. The event aimed to increase financial literacy and confidence in using digital wallets for everyday transactions.
During the presentation, Katie Longsine, community engagement manager, and Zach Burmeister, Pulaski lead teller, provided a broad overview of digital wallets, including their benefits, functionality, and impact on financial transactions. Katie and Zach also discussed security measures to protect personal information and privacy. The attendees were engaged and asked numerous questions, which resulted in an interactive and personalized discussion.
Katie said they were pleased to partner with the library to help promote financial literacy within the community. They look forward to continuing their efforts in financial education and community engagement!
SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES
Service anniversaries for August 2024
The following employees celebrate a milestone anniversary with North Shore Bank this month. Congratulations to all!
25 years
- Nicole McKenzie, senior commercial loan services analyst
10 years
- Leigha Johnston, lead teller
PROMOTIONS
Congratulations to our July 2024 promotions!
Big congratulations to all who received promotions in July!
- Ashley Peck was promoted from a Contact Center Specialist to a Senior Contact Center Specialist.
- Kari Tuyls was promoted from a Contact Center Specialist to a Senior Contact Center Specialist.
- Nicole Goska was promoted from a Teller to a Lead Teller at the Green Bay East Branch.
- Adrianna Mendoza was promoted from a Contact Center Specialist to a Contact Center Operations Specialist.
HEALTHY YOU
Learn tips to help prevent, manage diabetes
About 38 million Americans have diabetes, and 98 million American adults—more than 1 in 3—have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Type 2 diabetes, when your body can’t use insulin properly, can develop at any age. The good news is that most cases can be prevented or reversed.
To learn more about how to prevent diabetes and prediabetes, download this PDF. You also can learn more by clicking on these links:
Customer Loyalty Tip of the Week
Frequently compliment your coworkers for a job well done — in front of other people.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Discover events and activities in and around your community
- Music at the Pavilion in Germantown | Thursday, August 15| Gehl’s Performing Arts Pavilion at Fireman’s Park | Germantown, WI
- North Shore Bank Shorewood Feast| Saturday, September 14 (12 PM) | 4200-4400 blocks of Oakland Avenue | Shorewood, WI
- Golf For Gear Supporting First Responders in Door County | Friday, September 20 (12PM) | Idlewild Golf Club | 4146 Golf Valley Drive | Sturgeon Bay, WI