NSB employees named finalists for WMBA awards

Three people from North Shore Bank were announced as finalists for the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association third annual Best in Business Awards last week.

In the Milwaukee Chapter awards, senior residential loan specialist Marta Acosta was named a finalist in the Best in Processing category.

Also in the Milwaukee Chapter awards, senior mortgage lender Stephanie Glowinski-Moeller was named a finalist in the Best Loan Originator awards.

And in the statewide awards, mortgage loan originator Diana Cornejo was named a finalist in the Rising Star category.

The award winners will be announced on October 19. Congratulations to all of our finalists! •••

Learn more about Alzheimer’s next Tuesday
Save the date! Corporate will host an informative discussion regarding memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease next Tuesday, September 19. Tim Harrington, development coordinator with the Alzheimer’s Association, will lead the presentation.

The conversation takes place from 11 a.m. to noon in the Presentation Room. Employees at other locations can call in for the discussion. A conference number will be provided closer to the presentation date.

Every 66 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s — as a result, an increasing number of baby boomers will need to balance work and caregiving to family members with some type of memory loss. Tuesday’s discussion will cover the differences between memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s, as well as risk factors, treatment, and the steps toward a proper diagnosis.

The Alzheimer’s Association is a wonderful resource not only for those diagnosed with some type of memory loss, but also for their caregivers. Please consider attending this presentation.

If you have questions, contact Kerry Carrasco (ext 6923) or Pat Ingelse (ext 3891). •••

Racine staff dress up for Zoo Debut

North Shore Bank managers and bankers from the Racine area attended the Racine Zoo Debut on September 9 — the zoo’s premier fundraising event of the year. “Everyone dressed in their finest and had an amazing evening,” area branch manager Lisa Brooks reported. North Shore Bank is the main sponsor of the zoo’s Giraffe Encounter. •••

Franklin collects donations for Hurricane Harvey relief

Franklin teller Brenda Newton stepped up to the coin counter last week to donate some change for Hurricane Harvey relief. The branch collected donations for Harvey victims from September 7 to 9. •••

Take advantage of Weight Watchers Deal Days
Great news! We have reached the middle of our current Weight Watchers At Work Meeting series, and Weight Watchers has another early-renewal special for employees who want to continue making healthy changes and renew their membership, or who want to join as a new member.

It’s a discount called Deal Days. Deal Days are offered during a special window closing tomorrow, September 15. We only need your commitment at this point. The new session of Weight Watchers At Work will start in October.

For a 12-week series, if you renew or join during the Deal Days window, you will pay only $132.60 (regular $156). This is a 15% discount! Payroll deduction is available, too, for easy payments.

If you are at a branch, you may sign up through the Corporate At Work group and then attend a Weight Watchers meeting in your area, at your convenience.

If you are at Corporate, you may attend a free meeting tomorrow, Friday, September 15, at 11 a.m. in the Lower Level Lounge to learn more.

Contact Nancy Hanson if you have questions or are interested in this special rate. •••

North Shore Shape Up: Does ginger ale help?
Many of us are used to drinking ginger ale to help alleviate an upset stomach. But does it really help? Berkeley Wellness notes:

Studies have found that ginger and ginger extracts can be effective for alleviating some types of nausea and vomiting, such as that related to pregnancy and following surgery, attributed to compounds, called gingerols, which may have anti-inflammatory and other soothing effects in the gastrointestinal tract. Doses used in studies have ranged from 250 milligrams to 1 gram, taken one to four times a day.

However, there’s much research supporting the medicinal benefits of ginger ale. “While some major brands of ginger ale, such as Canada Dry, do actually contain ginger extract (listed as “natural flavors” on the label), soda manufacturers won’t reveal the exact amounts — which are likely to be quite small — since it is considered proprietary information,” Berkeley Wellness says.

The upshot: Ginger ale may make you feel better because you have good memories of it helping when you were younger, but it’s quite possibly all in your head. You may be better off with a cup of ginger tea. •••

Upcoming Events
We’ll hold a Fall Celebration Picnic in McHenry tomorrow, Friday, September 15, at our branch there. Enjoy lunch, see our new ATM and a fire truck, and donate to the FISH food pantry. More upcoming events here.

Internal Job Postings •••

• Universal Banker, Green Bay East, full time, 40 hours/week. Referral bonus: $400. Internal closing date: September 15.

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!