What are your Halloween costume plans?
What are you and your family going as for Halloween? With October 31 approaching fast, it’s time to place your order — or face the chilling possibility they may be out of the size you need. Tell us what you, your kids, or somebody else you know and love (maybe a pet?) are dressing up as this year!

You can use the submissions form or email us at shorelines@northshorebank.com — send a link or share a picture if you have one! (You can also text us at 608-318-3348.) Make sure to include your name. We’ll publish your submissions later this month. •••

North End event introduces MATC students to banking

Over 30 people squeezed into our North End branch to learn about working in banking, for a Milwaukee Area Technical College event on Thursday, September 22.

MATC’s Gap Year program is aimed at high school graduates who have not enrolled in college but want to. Over the course of eight-week internship, Gap Year participants get a chance to see what kind of career paths are available to students who earn an associate’s degree at MATC. For the program’s Business and Management Week, the 27 interns visited the branch, along with three faculty members, a videographer, and a representative from our marketing partner NEWaukee.

District manager Cristen Baumann, senior financial accountant/analyst Kristin Monday, and North End branch manager Heather Somers talked to the interns about jobs at our branches and at Corporate, and the flexibility offered by our video teller position. They also answered questions.

“The interns had so many questions, we ran over on time,” Cristen said. She said they asked about everything from credit building to “car loans, the cost of interest on loans, mortgages, credit cards, and what happens if a loan payment cannot be made.”

“I was surprised some of the students were asking about mortgage rates. I wasn’t thinking about buying a house until I was almost 30,” Heather said. “We were excited to have that conversation with them. We also used this as a prospective recruitment opportunity — I discussed branch positions, while Kristin discussed Corporate positions.”

North Shore Bank’s partnership with MATC means the college also highlights our job openings in weekly student updates.

At the event, the bankers tried to “not only promote careers at North Shore Bank and in banking, but also to explore all that banks can offer to the students as customers,” Kristin added.

The Gap Year interns will also take a culinary class, operate a semitruck simulator, change a vehicle’s oil, use computer-aided design machines, build spreadsheets, discuss fire safety, and be exposed to medical coursework and trade industries. •••

Bankers enjoy fabulous fun, food at Racine Zoo gala

North Shore Bank employees attended the Racine Zoo’s black-tie Zoo Debut event on Saturday, September 10. The annual gala features food and drink, live music, and a live and silent auction, and raises funds for the zoo’s programs and conservation efforts and to care for the animals.

“This is an event that definitely draws the ‘who’s who’ of the area, and we are always so happy to be part of it,” Northside branch manager Lisa Brooks said. “It allows us to shake hands with people we know in the community, as well as introduce ourselves to people who aren’t familiar with us.” •••

New Hires for October 6
It’s always exciting to add new members to our team. Here are some of the fresh faces at North Shore Bank.

Customer assistance rep Elena Altoro-Rodriguez is from Milwaukee and previously worked at North Shore Bank, about seven years ago, before leaving to have her son. “With major life changes, sometimes you have to do what is necessary,” she notes. “The choice to transition back to NSB was simple, and perfect timing for both myself and the call center. I’m happy to be back!” Elena also works as a personal trainer, lifestyle coach, and hairstylist, and is a salsa and bachata dancer who performs with a dance company throughout the year.

Mortgage loan originator Tyler Marohl, working out of our Howard-Suamico office, was born and raised in Shawano and now lives in Pulaski. He previously worked for Wells Fargo and has almost a decade of mortgage experience. He says he aims to see things that other mortgage professionals may overlook. “I stay up to date on the latest complexities of mortgage lending, technology, and marketing techniques for lending and real estate,” he says. Tyler also DJs on the side, mainly doing larger events, including Badgers home games in Madison. •••

Germantown’s haunted library offers less scary option
What’s going on with you? If you or someone in your family has a special event — a concert, show, sporting or charity event, or another important moment — send the details to shorelines@northshorebank.com. We’ll include information about select events to let your colleagues know about all the cool stuff happening with the North Shore Bank team.

Looking for more to do? Here are suggestions from the bank’s event calendar:

Our Welcome Party in Kenosha takes place tonight, Thursday, October 6, at Public Craft Brewing Company. This free event connects people who live in the city with each other and businesses and resources that make it a great place to be. There will be complimentary food samples, drinks, music, community vendors, and networking. More info and link to register here.

The North Shore Bank Zoo Boo returns to Green Bay’s NEW Zoo & Adventure Park on Fridays and Saturdays, October 7-8, 14-15, and 21-22, from 3 to 8 p.m. This family event is all treats and no tricks. Guests are welcome to come in costume or not, and everyone age 1 or older gets a bag of candy. Besides a chance to check out the animals, the Zoo Boo will feature activities like the Happy Haunted Maze in the Children’s Zoo, games, carousel rides — and the Haunted Zoo Zone, for those with the courage. Guests can also download our free Photo Fun Safari app for the North Shore Bank Zoo Boo Skeleton Safari. More info here.

Tickets are now on sale for the haunted Library After Dark on Saturday, October 22, at the Germantown Community Library. Sponsored by North Shore Bank, this PG-13 event is not for the faint-hearted and features flashing lights, jump scares, and disturbing imagery. There will also be a family-friendly walkthrough earlier in the day for younger kids. Tickets are $5 each or $15 for four. More info here.

And our next You Can Happy Hour will be Tuesday, November 1, at Eagle Park Brewing in Muskego. As usual, we’ll have local craft beer and delicious appetizers along with a bunch of useful financial information. Nonalcoholic drinks will be available too. Featured speakers will include Muskego branch manager Stephanie Ruiz, mortgage loan originator Nik Sendelbach, and financial adviser Dennis White. More info on our Facebook page. •••