VP Steve Dowe retires after 30 years
Steve Dowe, vice president, Facilities & Services, retired last week from North Shore Bank after over 30 years of service. He sent this note to his colleagues here:

It is with bittersweet emotions that I write to announce my retirement. I have enjoyed my time at North Shore Bank over the past 30 years, but the time has come to begin another phase in my life.

I am grateful for the opportunity to have met so many wonderful people and worked for a company of high business, community, and social standards. Your friendship and support will remain with me always.

Steve celebrated his 30th anniversary with the bank back in November. And in 2015, he talked to Shorelines about the responsibilities of his department. In 2011, while marking his 25th anniversary, he noted that he never expected to stay at one company for so long.

Thank you for three decades of service, Steve! You will be missed. •••

Sweet 16 event raises money for MACC Fund

Seymour Savings (digital solutions manager Tim Gluth), loan funding rep Sarah Gantner, loan servicing specialist Rachel Knitter, and Bob Phillips look on as investment consultant Dennis White takes a shot, watched by his teammate, teller Merry Justin.

On March 21, the Corporate Community Outreach Committee organized a Sweet 16 fundraiser to benefit the MACC Fund (or Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer). Employees could complete a March Madness college basketball bracket, enjoyed a casual dress day, and formed teams of two to compete in a basketball challenge.

The activities raised $682 for the MACC Fund.

Direct leasing manager Bob Phillips and investment processor Kyle Vaclav won the basketball challenge, scoring 22 points in a minute. They received gift baskets that included gift cards to Champs sporting goods. Thank you to everyone who took part! More photos from the day are on Facebook. •••

Branches bowl for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Our bowlers: Courtney Topper, Tara Neuville, Tiffany Porter, Dede Mickelson, and Becky.

North Shore Bank employees bowled in a fundraiser tournament for Big Brothers Big Sisters on March 19. Branch manager Becky Kolstad is actively involved in the organization and helped coordinate the tournament. The Sturgeon Bay East and Sister Bay branches sold shamrocks in anticipation of the event to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. Nice job, team! •••

North Shore Shape Up: Fend off spring allergies
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you might not be excited about spring’s arrival. Cleveland Clinic Wellness offers two tips that could help.

First, try nasal irrigation — rinsing your nasal passages with warm, sterile salt water. “The practice may feel odd at first,” the clinic says, “but that’s because your sinuses are still irritated. As they heal, you should be able to tolerate the practice much better.”

Second, try to reduce your stress level. That may sound frivolous or unlikely, but, the clinic says, “Emotional stress has real, physical effects, including raising levels of epinephrine, a type of adrenaline that your body makes to fend off allergies. When you’re perpetually stressed, soaring epinephrine levels can make it hard to recognize allergens.” Practices like meditation or yoga could help with your allergies, along with delivering other benefits. •••

Upcoming Events
Celebrate Spring in Allouez at our branch there tomorrow, Friday, March 31. There will be prizes and refreshments. More upcoming events here.

Internal Job Postings •••

• Personal Banker, Muskego, full time, 40 hours/week. Referral bonus: $500. Internal closing date: April 5.
• 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!