Deposit Services has “gourd time” with tiny pumpkins

Deposit Services kindled a “little” Halloween spirit this week with a Teeny-Tiny Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Senior deposit operations specialist Janet Russell took first with her entry (pumpkin no. 2 on the table), “Pumpkin Brewster.”

Deposit operations supervisor Kristin Hoch (pumpkin no. 7) came in second, and customer care rep Deb Jones (pumpkin no. 4) placed third. Senior deposit operations specialist Orlandrea Lesure (pumpkin no. 1) earned an honorable mention.

“We had so much fun, and the results were hilarious,” deposit services manager Natalie Canadeo said. “Dare we say … first annual contest?” •••

Over 12,500 guests come out for this year’s Zoo Boo

This year’s North Shore Bank Zoo Boo brought over 12,500 people to Green Bay’s NEW Zoo & Adventure Park over the second, third, and fourth Fridays and Saturdays of October. Bank employees helped out at the annual family Halloween-themed event.

As the Zoo Boo’s title sponsor, the bank held an exclusive 10-day presale for tickets on our website, selling 900 tickets for the event. We also had more than 250 entries for our Zoo Boo giveaway, which included a yearlong family membership to the zoo with an upgrade for an up-close-and-personal encounter with select animals — giraffes, penguins, or Aldabra giant tortoises.

“We put together a Seymour Scavenger Hunt for zoo-goers to teach them interesting animal facts,” AVP area branch manager Katie Longsine said. “We had a lot of fun working on site the final weekend, greeting guests and watching them challenge each other to our giant game of Connect 4.”

Along with Katie, bank employees who helped out with Zoo Boo include Pulaski universal banker Zachary Burmeister, VP branch operations manager Tricia Cravillion, Ashwaubenon teller Samuel Hall, district operations specialist Jill Heule, Howard-Suamico assistant branch manager Emmeline Knight-Guzman, and tellers Deb Price and Roberta Strazishar. Three students from Luxemburg-Casco High School pitched in too. •••

Cars boast decorations at Trunk or Treat event

Creatively decorated cars delighted young candy collectors at St. Thomas Aquinas Academy’s Trunk or Treat event last Friday, October 22.

Credit analyst Cathy Swanson, who serves on the Milwaukee school’s Home & School Committee, volunteered at the event. North Shore Bank also donated bags for the trick-or-treaters.

“We arranged a slightly different event this year because of COVID-19 restrictions,” Cathy said. “Families signed up to decorate their trunks and trick-or-treat. We had tiny flashlights, Pizza Hut pizza, water, and a raffle. Everyone really enjoyed themselves.”

AVP area manager Katie Longsine presented an award at the Pulaski Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Recognition Awards on Sunday, October 10. Over 175 business leaders and community members came out for the gala event, where five local businesses were honored. Katie presented the Pivot Award to FIRE Fitness Camp of Hobart, in recognition of the franchise’s ability to adapt to the new landscape created by COVID-19 by adjusting its business model to meet client needs.

Bank employees poured beer samples for guests at the Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival on Saturday, October 16, at the Parkway Chateau in Kenosha. The 13th annual event was a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha. Area branch managers Danielle Hansen and Mary Benz, district manager Brian Bozek, Kenosha South universal banker LeShana English, and Kenosha Central teller supervisor Anna Nelson helped out.

The bank also sponsors the club’s BGC Knights football teams. On one game day earlier this month, we provided teams with water bottles and handed out sunglasses to attendees. •••

Another client “very impressed”

Here’s the latest batch of positive feedback from our customers. “Was very impressed with bank manager and loan officer,” writes one. And another says: “The teller at the Appleton office was extremely kind and helpful — great customer service!” Thank you to every North Shore Bank employee for the care you put into serving our clients every day. •••

Employees reflect as they celebrate milestones

We’ve had some big anniversaries among the ranks at North Shore Bank lately. If you missed them:

Lending sales specialist Jody Moore celebrated a very successful 40 years in banking. Senior secondary market specialist Marzena Kroll reflected on her 20 years here and how she ended up in an industry she’d never have expected, much less for so long. And Sturgeon Bay branch manager Becky Kolstad shared why she still finds her job interesting after 40 years.

Congratulations again to our milestone anniversary celebrants! Check out their stories if you didn’t get a chance earlier. •••

Worry less about doing enough, and do it with care

So often we worry about whether we’ve crossed enough off our to-do lists. Concern yourself more with the how of your actions than the what. Your coworkers and family will notice.

Try this meditation for one minute every day, or longer if you want to:

I’M GRATEFUL for what I’ve accomplished. I try to do things gently, with care and thought.

How did this meditation go for you? Share your experience at shorelines@northshorebank.com and you’ll be entered to win a copy of A Mindful Day: 365 Ways to Live Life With Peace, Clarity, and an Open Heart, by David Dillard-Wright.

If you’d like a daily email reminder to practice one minute of mindfulness, email us with the subject “Mindfulness reminder.” —Pat Ingelse, AVP and PMP •••

New MLK Drive video tellers offer cash prizes

Customers who use a new video teller machine at MLK Drive will win a cash prize — $5, $50, or $500. The branch just added both a walk-up interactive teller machine and one in the drive-thru. Customers who stop in the office to pick up a Cool Cash Giveaway voucher can redeem their voucher with a video teller through March 2022. Everyone wins one of those three dollar amounts. The ITMs at MLK Drive are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. •••

New Hires for October 28
It’s always exciting to add new members to our team. Here are some of the fresh faces at North Shore Bank.

Burlington teller Emily Henry is originally from Burlington and lives in Elkhorn now. She previously worked as a patient service representative for Advocate Aurora in Lake Geneva. Before that, she was a teller at a credit union for four years. She has a 3-year-old daughter, Harper, and 9-month-old son, Eli. “When I’m not busy working or taking care of my kids, I enjoy cooking and baking and crafts,” Emily says. “My daughter and I have matching aprons to wear in the kitchen when she helps me. We like to bake desserts together like cookies, brownies, and cheesecake.”

Mortgage loan originator Rick Woldt is originally from Cedarburg and has lived in the Mequon-Thiensville area for 25 years. He previously worked as a mortgage broker for Competitive Mortgage in Wauwatosa, and at Securant Bank & Trust in Menomonee Falls before it was acquired by First Citizens. “I love the outdoors and spending time with my family,” he says. “We especially like spending time in Minocqua area for fishing and at Osthoff Resort on Elkhart Lake. I have also been a baseball, basketball, and football coach for my three sons. I loved being involved, and it was a great way to keep me busy and active.” •••