As pandemic drags on, be aware of kids’ mental health
In two years, COVID-19 has completely upended our way of life. As a society, we’ve been through so much in a short time: masking, isolation, disruption of routines, deaths, new health protocols, and much more. Adapting to these challenges — and to the uncertainty presented by the emergence of new variants — has caused grief, stress, and loneliness in each of us.
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In fact, these mental health challenges are so pervasive that the medical community has taken to calling them the “fourth wave” of the pandemic. This “wave” wasn’t spurred by one of the virus variants, but rather is the result of the pandemic’s impacts on society and is defined as the “psychic trauma, mental illness, economic injury, and burnout” caused by COVID-19. The fourth wave has resulted in higher rates of anxiety and depression in adults.
Unfortunately, the fourth wave is impacting our children too. Read about danger signs to watch for, and what to do if you see them in your kids.
Swing with Shorewood raises over $33K for schools
North Shore Bank employees and their guests at the Swing with Shorewood gala. From left: Guest Erin and teller supervisor Tracee Born, guest Tonya and Fox Point and Mequon area manager Farrah Mason, guest Jack and Shorewood universal banker Micki Usama, video teller Erika Garcia and husband Aldo, and Shannon and husband Jeff.
Our basket, raffled off at the gala.
North Shore Bank employees came out for the annual Swing with Shorewood fundraiser gala last Saturday, May 7, at Milwaukee’s Discovery World science and technology museum.
“Because last year’s event was virtual, I appreciated this opportunity to connect with others from the community even more,” Shorewood area branch manager Shannon Weber said. “The gala was held on the same day as the Kentucky Derby, so that was the theme of the night.”
The event includes an online auction and raises money for the Shorewood SEED Foundation, which helps fund Shorewood’s public schools. The day after the gala, the foundation posted on Facebook that Swing with Shorewood had raised over $33,000, beating its $30,000 goal.
“We all loved the music, food, and atmosphere,” Shannon said. “But the biggest impact was seeing how this event helps the school district provide programs and equipment for their students. I am so glad North Shore Bank can be a part of this.”
Besides being a sponsor for Swing with Shorewood, North Shore Bank also contributed a basket of goodies as a raffle prize. The prize included an insulated cooler, four tickets to the Milwaukee County Zoo (as well as four passes to ride the Safari Train and a parking pass), two water bottles, four stuffed animals, and blowing bubbles — as well as some sweet treats. •••
With no purchase fee, our gift cards are just right
There’s no purchase fee on gift cards at North Shore Bank branches through June 30. And with summer around the corner — bringing with it graduations, weddings, Father’s Day, and other big events — they’re a perfect, thoughtful gift option. They are accepted at any merchant that takes Mastercard, and can be customized to whatever amount you want to give. They’re available at all of our branches. •••
Know how to avoid a scam? Take our phishing quiz
As you surely know, phishing is a type of scam in which scammers send fraudulent messages hoping to trick the recipients into sharing valuable financial information or other private data. Unfortunately, it’s also lamentably common. According to the FBI, it is now the most common technique used by cybercriminals.
So, are you sure you know how to spot one of these scam attempts? And do your customers know?
Our free online phishing quiz at banksneveraskthat.com can help answer those questions. Check it out and tell your customers to do so too! •••
Can you quiet your mind and hear your inner guide?
Every one of us has wisdom hidden within, ready to guide us when we need it. But to feel that subtle internal influence, we must become quiet within, so that strong emotions settle down. We don’t need complete calm — only enough to allow that inner wisdom to find an opening.
Try this meditation for one minute today, or longer if you wish:
TAKE A DEEP BREATH and see if you can notice your inner guide. Don’t try hard. Just let it show up.
How did this meditation go for you? Share your experience with your fellow North Shore Bank employees at shorelines@northshorebank.com and you’ll be entered to win a copy of Mindfulness in Plain English, by Bhante Gunaratana.
If you’d like a daily email reminder to practice one minute of mindfulness, email us with the subject “Mindfulness reminder.” •••
Service Anniversaries for May 2022
The following employees celebrate a milestone anniversary with North Shore Bank this month.
20 years
Wendy Repka, Senior Infrastructure Specialist — read more here!
15 years
Wanda Pillizzi, Teller Supervisor, Westgate
5 years
Ashley Peck, Senior Customer Assistance Representative
Kari Tuyls, Assistant Branch Manager, Green Bay East
Leave a comment to congratulate them!
The Welcome Party in Green Bay is next Thursday
Looking for something to do? Here are suggestions from the bank’s event calendar.
North Shore Bank’s next Welcome Party will be held in Green Bay, at Titletown Brewing Company, on Thursday, May 19. The Welcome Party brings together new area residents, neighbors, local businesses, and community organizations for an evening of complimentary food, music, and more fun. The party is free, and interested folks can sign up here.
The 2022 Milwaukee Dealmakers Conference, presented by North Shore Bank, will take place Tuesday, May 24, at the Pfister Hotel. This event connects hundreds of local dealmakers and offers sessions on topics covering the breadth of the mergers-and-acquisitions landscape. North Shore Bank VP and senior commercial lender Mike Cornell will be part of a panel on building effective capital stacks for acquisitions, real estate growth, and other expansion. More info here. •••