COMMUNITY-MINDED

North Shore Bank employees attended NeighborWorks Green Bay’s 41st Annual Celebration

North Shore Bank employees attended NeighborWorks Green Bay’s 41st Annual Celebration at the Ravine Banquet Hall in Green Bay on Thursday, November 2nd. More than 350 partners, supporters, and community members gathered in celebration of NeighborWorks Green Bay’s accomplishments over the last year.

Attendees enjoyed a nice dinner and heard testimonials from community members who were personally impacted by the work and mission of NeighborWorks Green Bay (NWGB) over the past year. A highlight of the evening was hearing the story of one community member who had overcome some tough challenges in life and had a dream of becoming a homeowner. With the help of programs offered by NWGB, three months ago he became a first-time homeowner with the help of Sherry Leanna and North Shore Bank!

NeighborWorks Green Bay is a non-profit organization with the mission of solving housing challenges to build stronger communities.

In the photo left to right are:

Bottom Row – Brittney Koeberl (Lead Teller, Howard), Mariah Hintz (Asst. Br. Mgr., GB East), Aubrey Abrahamson (Asst. Br. Mgr., Allouez), Katie Longsine (Community Engagement Mgr. & NWGB Committee Member)

Top Row – Stevie Nemetz (Asst. Br. Mgr., Ashwaubenon), Emmeline Knight-Guzman (Asst. Br. Mgr., Howard), Mike Kellman (SVP, Consumer Lending Sales), Caitlin Maloney (Asst. Br. Mgr., Pulaski), Zach Burmeister (Lead Teller, Pulaski)

Also in attendance but not pictured are Miguel Pesqueira (Mgr – Community Lending) & Jake Gunnlaugson (Consumer Loan Originator & NWGB Committee Member) who did photography for the event.

PROMOTIONS & CONTESTS

The best Tell-A-Friend offer yet!

North Shore Bank’s best tell-a-friend offer is running from now until December 31, 2023!

We’re offering $100 to customers when they refer someone to open a checking account at North Shore Bank. And not only that – their friend gets $100 too! Customers can earn up to $500 in a calendar year in referrals.

Accounts can be opened online or in a branch, but they need to have a Member FDIC.

Learn more info about the Tell-A-Friend offer here: www.northshorebank.com/taf

COMMUNITY-MINDED

Emerging Leaders Group volunteers at Urban Ecology Center and Washington Park

The Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) recently volunteered their time at the Urban Ecology Center. The group dedicated a couple of hours to removing invasive buckthorn plants in Washington Park. They managed, bundled, and flagged areas in the park – all while it was pouring rain, making for a fun but soggy time!

Members of the Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) volunteer at Urban Ecology Center and Washington Park

The ELG is an employee-led group within North Shore Bank that shows commitment to actively developing their professional growth by contributing to bank-wide initiatives and coordinating professional development curriculum to enhance the job-focused needs of the group.

Formed to aid in employee opportunities for networking, the ELG works to attract a diverse employee base, provide the inclusion of ideas and solutions, and create opportunities for mentoring and career development. Their vision is to provide an open environment with robust opportunities for advancement.

Twenty-eight members are part of the ELG so far. If you’re interested in joining, please contact Breanna Rooney (brooney@northshorebank.com).

Members of the ELG remove the largest branch of the day!

UPCOMING EVENTS

We are looking for volunteers for CHEERS! and Wild Lights 2023

North Shore Bank is looking for six volunteers per night for four Wild Lights and CHEERS! events throughout December at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Entry and parking is included for volunteers.

Wild Lights sees the Milwaukee County Zoo transformed into an illuminated destination with hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights. CHEERS!, sponsored by the bank, allows guests 21+ to enjoy a unique experience with a variety of entertainment, live ice carving demos, an outdoor movie, special spirits, and food trucks.

You can sign up to volunteer directly through Bucketlist, or find the volunteer sign up links below:

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CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

Happy customers share positive feedback

Mickey Adams, Branch Manager, had a very happy customer say, “Mickey Adams is the best” on a recent customer card.

A customer helped with a home equity line of credit said that Stephanie, Melissa, Sara, and Matt gave “5 star service” and were the “best people to have.”

Nice work, everyone!

COMMUNITY-MINDED

North Shore Bank kicks off annual Candy Cane Lane with “Change for a Cure” matching campaign

North Shore Bank will once again help kick off the annual Candy Cane Lane holiday lights display by hosting North Shore Bank Night on Friday, Nov. 24 from 6 PM-10PM!

During opening night, we will be onsite collecting donations at 95th St. between Oklahoma and Manitoba for Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer (MACC Fund). Additionally, employees will be on hand to collect loose change for the North Shore Bank “Change for a Cure” drive, in which the bank matches donations.

Anyone who stops at a bank office will be able to count their coins for free and donate a portion or all of the funds to the MACC Fund, which uses the funds to support research at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin, UW Health Carbone Cancer Center, and Marshfield Clinic. The bank will match the donations up to $1,000.

Each season, the West Allis neighborhood of Oklahoma to Montana Avenues and 92nd to 96th Streets is transformed into a festive holiday light display called Candy Cane Lane. The free event will run from Friday, Nov. 24 through Monday, Dec. 25. In addition to donating at the branches listed, visitors can make a MACC Fund donation at Candy Cane Lane throughout the event and can donate online at www.candycanelanewi.com.

We are still looking for more volunteers to make the evening even more special. Sign up on Bucketlist to volunteer at Candy Cane Lane here.

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HEALTHY YOU

Focus on wellness with the gift of time while avoiding burnout

The gift of time

The first Sunday in November at 2:00 AM marks the end of Daylight-Savings Time. This is also the time of year that we gain an extra hour in our day.

November is the beginning of the holiday season and offers a good reminder that the gift of time is truly precious. However you decide to give the gift of time, it will certainly be remembered as a special and unique gift.

Check out the graphic below for a few ideas on how you can share the gift of time with the people in your life!

Beating burnout during the holidays

Burnout can have a negative impact on not only work, but also our relationships and health. But when employees recognize the triggers, signs, and steps they can take to lower their stress, they may be able to lessen the symptoms of burnout.

Click here for the “Beating Burnout” article which includes practical tips that can help.

If you feel stuck, please reach out to the Advocate Aurora Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 800-236-3231.

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PERSONAL CELEBRATIONS

Lisa Young marries at Story Hill Firehouse

Branch Manager, Lisa Young got married last month! Lisa married her husband Jason at the Story Hill Firehouse in Milwaukee on October 6th, 2023.

Lisa, husband Jason, and their 2 year-old son, Wyatt

Lisa says, “We had about 70 people in attendance and had the most wonderful day, despite a little rain. Because we love fall, we took a family weekend getaway after the wedding to enjoy the autumn colors.”

The newlyweds plan to honeymoon in winter with a getaway to a beach when the weather is colder.

Congratulations, Lisa!

NEW HIRES

Welcome our October new hires!

Say a big North Shore Bank welcome to the employees below who recently joined the bank!

Maddie Barant joined us as a Teller at the Franklin branch
Connie Lind joined us as an Associate Banker at the Franklin branch
Adrianna Mendoza joined us as a Contact Center Specialist in the Customer Support Center
Molly Mortimer joined us a Video Teller at the Brookfield Square branch
Jalen Otero joined us as an Intern in Information Systems
Dijana Popovic joined us as a Senior Loan Servicing Specialist – Consumer Loans in the Loans Department
Jaslyn Scott joined us as an Associate Banker at the McHenry branch