June 26, 2014

Retirement: Mary Sue Rasinske bids NSB farewell today
“North Shore Bank is not just one of many best places to work; it is the BEST place to work!” says the Senior Checking Services Representative, who will join husband Dan in retirement today, after almost 30 years at the bank. Mary Sue thanks the mentors who guided her throughout her banking career and remembers her friend Gail Fraunfelder. Take a look at the absolutely delicious — and very clever — going-away poster her coworkers put together and read her story.

Around the Bank

Employees from Branch 12 — our Video Teller department — got their baseball on at the Brewers game on June 23, watching Milwaukee (unfortunately) lose to the Washington Nationals. Pictured are Kenosha South ABMS Joe Beranis and UB Sarah Warren, in the top row, and Muskego Teller Supervisor Brittany Dahlke, Brookfield Square UB Sara Carter, Video Teller Carlos Carrillo, and Kenosha South UB Andrea Burgess in the bottom row. Video Teller Supervisor Carianne Weaver took the photo.

Employees got their baseball on at the Brewers game on June 23, watching Milwaukee (unfortunately) lose to the Washington Nationals. Pictured are Kenosha Festival Foods ABMS Joe Beranis and UB Sarah Warren, in the top row, and Muskego Teller Supervisor Brittany Dahlke, Brookfield Square UB Sara Carter, Video Teller Carlos Carrillo, and Kenosha Festival Foods UB Andrea Burgess in the bottom row. Video Teller Supervisor Carianne Weaver took the photo.

Katie and Mistine.

Katie and Mistine.

< Ashwaubenon Bike Rodeo. AVP Mistine Thomson and Ashwaubenon UB Katie Walters attended the event on June 20 and handed out bike decorating kits.

Mistine and April at MCL.

Mistine and April at MCL.

> MCL wellness event. Mistine Thomson and Pulaski PB April Stevenson took part in a wellness event at MCL Industries in Pulaski on June 19, providing information on “financial wellness.” Mistine says, “We offered to set up appointments for anyone who would like to work toward a financial goal or looking for guidance. We also handed out bags with our $150 promo and let the employees know of all the different products and services we have that could help them now and in the future.”

NSB's Flag Day Parade float.

NSB’s Flag Day Parade float.

< Appleton Flag Day Parade. North Shore Bank employees came out for the 64th annual Flag Day Parade in Appleton, honoring our military and their service, on June 14. Employees who walked in the parade were DM Kerri Collins, Northland Teller Sharesa Desotelle, MLO Stewart Hoyer, UB Lacee Kalepp, Traveling UB DeDe Krause, and Teller Erika Meyer. ABMS Krissy Bowe drove our float.

NSB sponsoring stage for Kenosha fest. And we announced this week that North Shore Bank will sponsor the “Let Freedom Ring” stage at the City of Kenosha’s Fourth of July celebration. There’ll be live music at the Pennoyer Park Bandshell from 1 to 9:30 p.m. on July 4, with performances by the Jill Plaisted Band, the Real Deal, B Natural, and the Lonely Ninjas with All-Star Back-Ups. Fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m., and members of the community can pick up free 3-D fireworks glasses at our three Kenosha locations before then. For more info, check out the press release.

Service Anniversaries This Week
“I can definitely say I have expanded my knowledge of banking, especially in consumer loan servicing,” says Loan Funding Rep Kelly Thiemer, who marks five years with North Shore Bank on June 29. “I have to give thanks to Joe Fretschel and Maribeth Osmundsen, along with many others who have been willing to teach and work with me to help me grow in my career. I enjoy coming to work, and my coworkers are pretty awesome and fun to work with! North Shore Bank is a great company to work for.”

Northside Teller Supervisor Shayla Noltee gave birth to second son Jack last month. Shayla says big brother James is doing well and loves his new little brother. She is on maternity leave until mid-July and is enjoying time with both her little boys. Thanks to Branch Manager Lisa Brooks for letting us know!

MILESTONES: Northside Teller Supervisor Shayla Noltee gave birth to second son Jack last month. Shayla says big brother James is doing well and loves his new little brother. She is on maternity leave until mid-July and is enjoying time with both her little boys. Thanks to Branch Manager Lisa Brooks for letting us know!

Shorelines Shout-Outs!
As proven in our Customer Pulse Surveys, you are the heartbeat of the bank’s success. Here’s a sampling of what customers have to say about banking with us.

“I trust the advice given to me by the awesome staff at Illinois State Bank in McHenry. Dawn Conley is just one of the great staff members who genuinely care about what they do and making our banking experience a knowledgeable one! I have recommended Illinois State Bank in McHenry to many of my friends and neighbors, and will continue to do so.”

“The staff at the Grafton bank are always warm, welcoming, and efficient. They represent your company well!”

North Shore Shape Up: NSB employees receive discount on HMR meal program
Dieting was nothing new for Mary K., a nurse from Milwaukee. She’d tried losing weight before, but it always ended up being a “yo‐yo diet.” She explains, “I’d lose the weight, then put it right back on.” What’s different this time? “With Healthy Solutions at Home, I’m keeping the weight off because it’s a lifestyle change.” In just 22 weeks, Mary lost 47 pounds.

Employees interested in losing weight may want to check out HMR’s Healthy Solutions at Home program, which delivers healthy, planned meals to participants at their homes and provides support via regular meetings. (You can even attend them by phone.) North Shore Bank employees receive a discount on the program. You can read more about Mary’s story and the program in this PDF, and learn more about what sort of meals are available and the discount in this PDF.

Internal Job Postings
Teller Supervisor, Sturgeon Bay East, full time. 40 hours/week. $400 referral bonus. Internal closing date: June 26.
Teller, Milwaukee Capitol, full time. 40 hours/week. $300 referral bonus. Internal closing date: June 30.

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!

Programming Note
Shorelines will not publish next week because of the Independence Day holiday. Enjoy your Fourth of July, stay safe, and we’ll see you again on July 10!

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