Happy Memorial Day from Sturgeon Bay East!
Pavel shows off his American spirit, while the Seymours direct traffic to help with social distancing.
Sturgeon Bay teller Pavel Petkov showed up at work Wednesday ready to spread some cheer for the upcoming holiday weekend. “Wishing you all a wonderful Memorial Day!” personal banker Emily Johnson adds. •••
Baumer, Zarb praised as “great ambassadors”
SVP consumer credit sales Mike Kellman got a great message from a customer who was quite pleased about his experience at our Brookfield Square branch:
I just wanted to send a short note regarding your team at the Bluemound Road branch. I had the pleasure to work with both Mariella Zarb and Maria Baumer for my HELOC, and both were excellent. They were very professional, very organized, and very friendly. Said another way, I think you have some really great ambassadors for your bank in both Mariella and Maria.
In a world where most emails contain bad news and complaints, I wanted to take the time to send one with some positive feedback.
Some truly terrific input. Keep it up, everyone! •••
Use Mastercard and donate to cancer research
Through August 31, every time you use your North Shore Bank Mastercard at qualifying grocery stores and restaurants, Mastercard will donate one cent to Stand Up to Cancer, up to a total of $5 million. Stand Up to Cancer gives 100 percent of donations to cancer research programs, in support of its mission to get new treatments to patients as quickly as possible. Use your card and spread the word to customers too! More information here. •••
Take a minute, be part of where you are today
Every place has a life of its own: people coming and going, sounds flowing, colors and odors and animal life. When we allow ourselves to become part of a place, we take in its energy.
Try this meditation for one minute every day, or longer if you want to:
FEEL THE MOOD of a place you visit today, its rhythms and textures. Let it unfold around you, and be part of it.
This meditation was adapted from A Mindful Day: 365 Ways to Live Life With Peace, Clarity, and an Open Heart, by David Dillard-Wright. How did it go for you? Share your thoughts and feelings in Shorelines and you’ll be entered to win a copy of the book!
If you’d like a daily email reminder to do one minute of mindfulness, email us with the subject “Mindfulness reminder.” —Pat Ingelse, AVP and PMP •••
Last chance to help the animals!
Our latest Bank on Kindness initiative, “For the Love of Animals,” is coming to a close with the end of May — but there’s still time to give! Donations to our Wisconsin zoo and humane society partners can be made by texting “KINDNESS” to 77948 or clicking here. The bank is matching donations throughout May, up to $500 per organization. •••
Free monthly online seminars offer financial ed
We’re helping people learn how to make their financial dreams come true! This week, the bank announced a series of free virtual “Path to Wealth” seminars on reaching financial goals. The seven seminars will be held over Zoom, conducted in both English and Spanish, and are open to the public.
The first class took place this Wednesday. Here’s the rest of the schedule; all seminars are on Wednesdays and start at 6 p.m.
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June 30: Credit and Budgeting
July 28: Mortgage Preapproval Process
August 25: Banking That’s Convenient
September 29: Managing Your Bank Accounts
October 27: Financial Goals
November 17: The Importance of Saving
For more information, check out our press release. Anyone can register for the seminars at northshorebank.com/PathToWealth. •••
Williams welcomes baby boy
Milwaukee Capitol branch manager Michael Williams and his fiancée welcomed a new baby boy this week. Jackson weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces at birth and measured 20 inches long. Michael says “Jack Jack” and his mom are home, happy, and healthy. Congratulations to all! •••
Hartling daughter earns master’s
Commercial processing team lead Priscilla Hartling’s daughter Stephanie graduated with her master’s degree earlier this month. It’s been fun to follow Stephanie’s educational journey over the years! Congratulations to her and her proud mom. •••
Power Breakfast set for June 4
The next Milwaukee Business Journal Virtual Power Breakfast, presented by North Shore Bank, takes place Friday, June 4. Briggs & Stratton CEO Steve Andrews will provide an update on the company’s growth plans since emerging from Chapter 11 reorganization and its involvement in the Milwaukee community. More information here. •••