Retiring Marsha Nowak will miss her NSB family
“When I left other places, I always had a job in place!” says deposit services representative Marsha Nowak, who retires next Friday, March 30. “So this is going to be different.”

Marsha spoke to Shorelines about her future plans and what she wanted to do besides banking. Please take a look and wish her well!

Scrabble Bee supports literacy in Green Bay

North Shore Bank employees took part in Literacy Green Bay’s Scrabble Bee on March 1, an annual fundraiser for the group, at the Swan Club in De Pere. Steven Rewolinski, VP, business banking (pictured above, in sport coat), serves on Literacy Green Bay’s board and was part of the event, along with VP and commercial treasury manager Penny Foust and VP and commercial loan officer Jim Goetz.

“There were two big games of Scrabble with very liberal rules, so there were definitely some made-up words and you were able to bribe the judges, etc.,” Steve jokes. “We did not win, but a good time was had by all. The proceeds raised were over $52,000, which exceeded the goal of $50,000, and that will help fund most of LGB’s programs for a year.” •••

Swing with Shorewood raises funds for public schools

North Shore Bank employees attended Swing with Shorewood on March 10 in Milwaukee, held by the Shorewood SEED Foundation to support the town’s public schools.

Area manager Shannon Weber estimated that about 300 people attended. The goal of the evening was to raise $100,000.

“There were many customers and other members of the community there,” Shannon said. “I had one customer run up and grab me to hug me, and then tell my husband how great North Shore Bank has been for her and her family. So sweet.”

Pictured above at the event are Shorewood teller Richard Wamboldt, universal banker Tianna Lee, and Shannon. Mike Kellman, SVP, consumer credit sales, and business relationship manager Jeremy Schmidt also attended. •••

Bayshore marks grand opening with drawing for prizes

The Bayshore branch held a drawing in February to celebrate their grand opening. The grand prize was a $1,500 gift certificate to DeLuca & Hartman landscaping, won by Richard and Bonnie, pictured above with personal banker Rhonda Mckinnie. Five other people won $100 gift cards. •••

Northland tries “a-peeling” promotion

Last week, Appleton Northland celebrated citrus by putting out fresh fruit for National Orange & Lemon Day. “Orange you glad you bank with NSB?” asked branch manager Heather Starr. “Is your bank a lemon? Switch to NSB!” Pictured are teller Kim Helms, universal banker Patt Kox, and teller Kathleen Veu. •••

New Hires for March 22
Mortgage loan originator Lana Arrowood was born and raised in Muskego, “and even built a house right next to where I grew up,” she says. Before coming to North Shore Bank, she was an assistant vice president and loan officer for Citizens Bank. She says, “I had been there for the past 23 years and most recently worked at their New Berlin office.” Lana says she has never been on a weeklong vacation in her life, except for a camping trip with her parents when she was 10, when they visited a wood-carving museum in Colorado. “I really need to get out more! I look forward to planning an actual vacation sometime this year,” she says. Any suggestions where she should go?

Fox Point teller Kathryn Kleeburger is from Fox Point and previously worked as a manager at FedEx Office. “I have a 90-pound dog who thinks she’s a lap dog,” Katie says. The pup’s name is Bella. “We believe that she is a Great Dane/boxer mix, and she will sit or lie on me with all of her weight.” Woof!

Consumer credit adjustor Martin Tiggs is from Brown Deer and previously worked in collections at Landmark Credit Union’s corporate office in New Berlin. “Tae kwon do is my favorite sport. I’m a first-degree black belt,” Marty says. “I started practicing when I was 16. I enjoy the discipline, competitions, and how it keeps me grounded.” •••

North Shore Shape Up: Put away your phone, get happier!
In health news that probably won’t surprise anyone, Cleveland Clinic Wellness reports on research that has found that smartphone usage can have a negative impact on our emotions:

[M]ore than 300 people were randomly assigned to have their phones on the table or put away while dining with friends and family, and were then surveyed about their experience. Those who put their phones away experienced less distraction, more enjoyment, and even less boredom than those who had their phones out. Another study showed the same pattern in other settings, with participants enjoying their interactions more if they hadn’t used their phones in the previous 15 minutes.

It can be hard to disconnect, but making the effort to do so when you’re with family and friends is a good idea. Give it a try and declare meals, family gatherings, and similar events “no-phone zones” where you can focus on the people in front of you. •••

Sign up for Weight Watchers!
Go freestyle!
In December, Weight Watchers announced a new program called WW Freestyle. It offers more flexibility and freedom than ever before! Here’s how it works:

Now, over 200 foods have a SmartPoints value of 0, including some surprises like chicken, fish, eggs, corn, beans, and more! The best part? Foods on the zero Points list don’t need to be tracked or measured, so you can spend less time counting and more time enjoying your food and your life!We’ve reached the middle of our current Weight Watchers At Work session, and there’s another “Deal Days” special for employees who want to continue making healthy changes and renew their membership early, or who want to join as new members.

Deal Days are in effect through tomorrow, Friday, March 23. We just need your commitment at this point — the actual new session will begin in mid-April. Just in time for spring!

Sign up for the next 12-week session during Deal Days and pay only $132.60 — a 15 percent discount off the standard price of $156. Membership includes free e-tools, and payroll deduction is available.

If you miss the Deal Days window, you will have to pay the regular price of $156.

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, we invite you to attend one of the free informational meetings tomorrow, Friday, March 23, at 11 a.m. in the Lower Level Lounge. If you have questions or want to know more, contact Nancy Hanson at nhanson@northshorebank.com. •••

Upcoming Events
The RecPlex Kids and Family Expo, sponsored by North Shore Bank, will take place this Saturday, March 24, in Pleasant Prairie. Enjoy activities and win prizes at this fun free event. More upcoming events here.

Internal Job Postings •••

• Teller, Howard, full time, 40 hours/week. Pay grade: N02. Referral bonus: $300. Internal closing date: TODAY.
• Application Development Team Leader, Corporate, full time, 40 hours/week. Pay grade: E12. Referral bonus: $750. Internal closing date: March 26.
• Customer Assistance Representative, Corporate, full time, 40 hours/week. Pay grade: N12. 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!