‘Incredible’ Jeannie Schwenkner retiring
Consumer loan specialist Jeannie Schwenkner will retire next Wednesday, November 15, after 24 years with North Shore Bank. Jeannie has been involved in all sorts of activities at the bank during her time here, and her presence will be felt long after she leaves.

“When I think of the values of North Shore Bank, Jeannie embodies them at the highest level,” her current supervisor, commercial and consumer loan closing manager Barb Wisneski, says. “She has always held herself to the highest standards and treated everyone with respect and integrity. She gets an incredible volume of work done in her four hours daily, using every minute of every hour she is here. She is a true team player and helps our team, our internal customers, and our external customers at the highest level. I am going to miss her, her dedication, her smile, her great laugh, and the energy she brings to our team.”

That goes for a lot of us. Jeannie spoke briefly to Shorelines about her banking career and what’s next for her. See what she says!

Your BCP Committee: Time to prep for winter weather!
Like it or not, winter is on its way. It is time to make sure you are ready for the cold and snow!

Pat Ingelse has a few helpful reminders to ensure you don’t get stuck and are aware of what’s happening at work in the event of a major weather emergency. Read more now.

Promotions for October 2017
The following employees were promoted in October:

• Sara Coppersmith was promoted to Mortgage Servicing Team Leader.
• Cole Heinrich was promoted to Mortgage Loan Originator.
• Marna Thillemann was promoted to Process Analyst.

Leave a comment to congratulate them!

North Shore Shape Up: Use your mind to control pain
Chronic pain is a problem for many people, and while medication can be an effective solution, it also often brings with it uncomfortable side effects. But there are other ways to deal with pain, too. Harvard Health notes:

Research suggests that because pain involves both the mind and the body, mind-body therapies may have the capacity to alleviate pain by changing the way you perceive it. How you feel pain is influenced by your genetic makeup, emotions, personality, and lifestyle. It’s also influenced by past experience. If you’ve been in pain for a while, your brain may have rewired itself to perceive pain signals even after the signals aren’t being sent anymore.

Doctors suggest six possible techniques for training your mind to handle pain better: deep breathing, eliciting the relaxation response, meditation, mindfulness, yoga or tai chi, and positive thinking. Download a PDF of the Harvard Health post if you’d like to learn more. •••

Upcoming Events
Our Jackson Park Grand Opening takes place this Saturday, November 11. Stop in to see our new branch and enjoy contests and family activities. More upcoming events here.

Internal Job Postings •••

• Teller, Kenosha Main, full time, 40 hours/week. Pay grade: N09. Referral bonus: $300. Internal closing date: November 13.

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!