Wellness works at North Shore Bank
As we kick off another year of our wellness program with Interra Health, we’d like to share some overall results with you from our 2016 wellness screenings. North Shore Bank has partnered with Interra Health since 2012, and in that time, we have seen some impressive improvements in the overall health “score” of our participating employees. Molly Schissler has more information. Please check it out!

South Region branches SOAR high in survey
In February, the South Region invited internal customers to rate their satisfaction with the level of service they received from the region’s branches. The survey received a grand total of 195 responses to a series of questions related to our SOAR service standards and overall satisfaction rating. District manager Brian Bozek has more information!

Fight for Air climbers raise $1,275 for lung association

Senior credit analyst Jeff Wagner, Michelle and sister-in-law Barb Wisneski, deposit services manager Natalie Canadeo and Fox Point assistant manager Michele Padovano (both holding the sign), and Jeff’s son Jake.

The North Shore Climbers represented the bank in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb on March 18. The team raised $1,275 and thanks everyone who donated, says commercial and consumer loan closing manager Barb Wisneski. This is the nation’s no. 1 Fight for Air Climb. Participants climb all 47 floors of the U.S. Bank Center in downtown Milwaukee — a total of 1,034 steps. Now take a breather, team! •••

Employees promote financial literacy at Ice Dogs game

DeDe and daughter Lily do some money education with a group of youngsters.

Employees from Appleton Northland and Pulaski helped out at Scout Night at the Fox Cities Ice Dogs hockey game on March 10. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts attended the game for free that night, and North Shore Bank featured several fun financial literacy activities at our booth, which visitors could complete for prizes.

When our original Seymour volunteer was injured shortly before the hockey game, Heather stepped in. She’s joined here by members of her daughter’s Girl Scout troop.

Northland branch manager Heather Starr, Pulaski universal bankers Dan Baglien and Sam Frank, and North Region floating universal banker DeDe Krause helped out at the event. •••

North Shore Shape Up: Fine print too blurry?
As we age, it frequently becomes more difficult to read small print. This condition, presbyopia, is normal for people between 40 and 60, as Berkeley Wellness explains.

Symptoms of presbyopia include blurred vision when reading something at a normal distance, and headache and eye fatigue after doing close work. There is no way to prevent the condition, but using nonprescription reading glasses can help counter presbyopia. It’s also helpful to switch to higher-wattage lightbulbs for reading and other vision-oriented activities. If you find your vision is seriously affected, make an appointment with an eye doctor. There are surgeries and nonsurgical treatments that can help. •••

Upcoming Events
Take a Taste Out of Crime is scheduled for Friday, March 31. This unlimited tasting of wines, beers, and Wisconsin cheeses supports the Racine Neighborhood Watch. There are raffles and a huge silent auction including lots of sports memorabilia. More upcoming events here.

Internal Job Postings •••

• Teller, Forest Home, part time, 25 hours/week. Referral bonus: $300. Internal closing date: March 27.
• Customer Assistance Rep, CSC, full time, 40 hours/week. Referral bonus: $400. Internal closing date: Ongoing.

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!