Here’s some of the latest news from our branches.
The long table on Oakland before the harvest dinner.
The North Shore Bank Shorewood Feast returned on September 11. Throughout the day, the public could try a variety of foods and shop with local merchants while enjoying live music. The capstone harvest dinner along Oakland Avenue sold out well in advance of the event.
“We could not have asked for a more beautiful day,” branch manager Shannon Weber said. “We also had a gorgeous Recharge Lounge for customers to stop in and relax, eat, recharge their phones, play games, and visit.”
Ray and Kenya get down in the Recharge Lounge with a game of giant Jenga, as Micki looks on.
North Shore Fire Rescue’s Chief Pete Busalacchi spoke at the Feast as well, in honor of the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.
Employees who helped out with the Feast included Shorewood universal bankers Razalyn Brock and Micki Usama, teller Audrey Elliott, assistant branch manager Kenya Owens, North End branch manager Ray Guardiola, Milwaukee Capitol personal banker Michael Chobanian, senior financial accountant and analyst Kristin Monday, and district manager Cristen Baumann, along with the Marketing team. “Thank you to all the employees who came out or contributed,” Shannon said. “We could not have had this event without everyone’s help.”
A counter full of supplies for the new school year at Racine Alternative Learning.
For July through October, the bank’s ongoing Bank on Kindness community giving initiative has been focusing on “drips of kindness” — little sprinkles of goodwill. Westgate branch manager Julie Goebel immediately knew how she would spend her office’s funds: on school supplies!
“Both my kids are now out of school, and I miss the back-to-school energy and excitement,” she said. “My daughter and I had so much fun shopping again this year, and for such a great cause.” They bought supplies and some quick “grab-and-go” breakfast options including Starbucks gift cards for the students and staff at Racine Alternative Learning.
Stephanie and Melissa at the North Shore Bank table, with giveaway goodies like can koozies and sunglasses.
Muskego branch manager Stephanie Bluemel and teller supervisor Melissa Grode showed up for Golfin’ on the Green on September 14, at Muskego Lakes Country Club. Put on by the Muskego and South Suburban chambers of commerce, the annual event gives golfers a chance to eat, drink, and network. “We had beautiful weather, and about 80 golfers in attendance,” Stephanie said. “I was able to introduce Melissa to some of the local businesses I meet with every month during chamber events.”
Becky and Emily at the tournament.
And Sturgeon Bay normally holds an annual bowling event to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Door County, but decided on a cornhole tournament this year, on August 21, because of COVID-19. The branch also put together a great raffle prize package for a “North Shore Bank Family Fun Weekend Getaway,” valued at over $800. “The event was a success, and I believe we will be doing it again!” said personal banker Emily Johnson, who is on the nonprofit chapter’s board along with area branch manager Becky Kolstad.