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APRIL 2025 EDITION

12 Allergy-proof Your Spring TREASURER
CHAIR-ELECT
CHAIR
Bernie Sinner
Deneen Axtman
Jamie Nelson
You may notice that you sneeze and cough more during certain times of the year. In this case, you may have
Cornerstone Bank
BankNorth
TruCommunity Bank
seasonal allergies,which are allergy symptoms that occur during specific times of the year, typically when
Fargo
Washburn
Casselton
allergens are released into the air. The most common spring allergy trigger is tree pollen, which peaks from

March to May.
NDBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
You can reduce your exposure to seasonal allergens and their impact on your body, such as sneezing,
Pete Jahner
Drew Olafson
Pat Artz
Kirkwood Bank and Trust
State Bank of Bottineau
United Valley Bank
stuffy or runny nose, and watery eyes. Try these strategies to manage seasonal allergies:
Bottineau
Bismarck
Cavalier
• Keep track of pollen and mold counts. Pollen and mold counts can be found online or on the local
news. Monitoring allergens, especially tree pollen, can help you know when to avoid spending
Lori Leingang
LaDawn Schmitt
Paige Bjornson
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excessive time outside. Bank of North Dakota
Fargo
Bismarck
Bismarck
• Keep the indoor air clean. Closing windows and doors can help prevent allergens from entering your
home and sticking to items like furniture and carpet. Lean on air conditioning, and be sure to change
FEATURES Gregg Gess Jeff Leuthold Kathy Torske
high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters often.
Bravera Wealth
American State Bank & Trust Co.
Wells Fargo Bank
Bismarck
Williston
Fargo
12 Quad States Convention Speaker Announcements • Shower and put on clean clothing after spending time outdoors. After playing or working outdoors,
pollen may be stuck to your clothes, hair and skin, which can irritate your allergies.
15 NDBA Goes to Washington Tory Hart Amy Mazigian Joe Watzke
Bank Forward
Gate City Bank
Bell Bank
21 Washington Update: Celebrating a Legacy of • Bathe pets often. If your pets go inside and outside, they are likely tracking in pollen on their coats.
Jamestown
Fargo
Bismarck
Bathe them weekly, especially after spending a lengthy time outdoors.
Collaboration The Asthma and Allergy • Wash bedding weekly in hot water. Pollen can settle on sheets and blankets, triggering allergy
Savanna Hendrickson
Tara McFadden
24 Bank Trust Officers from Three States Gather in Bank of Tioga Choice Bank
symptoms at bedtime and disrupting your rest.
Foundation of America reports
Tioga
Langdon
Fargo that 81 million people in the • Vacuum regularly. When pollen levels are high, vacuum floors at least once a week. It’s also best to
country are allergic to pollen,
use a vacuum with a HEPA filter.
28 Banker You Schould Know: Jodi Jelinek NDBA SERVICES, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
grass and weeds in the spring.
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32 Live Well. Work Well. For many people, avoiding allergens and using over-the-counter medications are enough to ease their
Jona Ziemann
Kevin Dykema
allergy symptoms. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms remain bothersome; they can provide guidance on
Jeff Weiler
34 Learn to Live Webinars alternative treatments. Bravera Bank Western State Bank
Cornerstone Bank
Fargo Bismarck West Fargo
38 The Importance of Maintaining a Bond Portfolio in a BOARD LIAISONS
Community Bank Balance Sheet VICE-CHAIR Scott LeDuc Deneen Axtman
Bremer Bank
Duane Bowman
Creative Ways to Take More Steps Grand Forks Cornerstone Bank
Dakota Western Bank
Bowman Fargo
IN EVERY ISSUE Walking is one of the most accessible forms of exercise. Its benefits extend beyond physical health, as it can also boost your mood and help with mental
Cayle Paulson
Bernie Sinner
clarity. Whether new to fitness or just looking to increase your daily movement, walking offers an easy and effective way to improve your well-being.
Dakota Heritage Bank
Alison Anderson
BankNorth
2 Calendar of Events However, finding the time or motivation to walk more often can be challenging. Here are some creative and fun ways to get more steps in:
Harvey
Bank of North Dakota
Bismarck Casselton
3 NDBA Directors & Staff • The 6-6-6 method —One version of this challenge involves walking for 60 minutes at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily, with a suggested six-minute warm-
Jeremy Skoglund
Lois Bednar
Western State Bank
4 Articles up and six-minute cool-down. Another version is to walk for six minutes six times a day for six days a week to fit in more movement during the day.
Bismarck
Bank Forward
• The 12-3-30 workout —Set a treadmill at a 12% incline and 3 mph and walk for 30 minutes. Incline walking adds intensity to your walk to help
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boost calorie burn and muscle engagement. If you take a walk outdoors instead, use hilly routes or find stairs.
20 From the Corner Chair • An active (or fake) commute —If you’re a remote worker, you could take a 10-minute walk in the morning or stroll after work. The point of a fake
NDBA STAFF
commute is to use the time that’d normally be spent commuting to an office and use it to make the day more active.
46 Happenings • Walking in place —You can do this anywhere: while watching TV, during a phone call or while waiting for something. For an extra challenge, try
Ann Reich
Lisa Dolajak
Rick Clayburgh
President and CEO
50 Banker Classifieds adding variations like marching, high knees or using light hand weights. Communications and SVP of Strategic Partnerships
ann@ndba.com
rick@ndba.com
Marketing Coordinator
• lisa@ndba.com
Jackie Bauer
Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve your health and well-being; these creative strategies can help make it a regular part of your lifestyle. Talk
NDBA GENERAL
Jolene German
Business and Database
to your doctor and discuss what works best for you to learn more about creating an active routine. COUNSEL
Coordinator
Administrative Assistant
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Tracy Kennedy
Mission Statement Angi Day Dorothy Lick tracy@ndba.com
SVP of Education
Benefits Coordinator
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Extraordinary Leadership for North Dakota Banks
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This article is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be exhaustive, nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as
professional advice. Readers should contact a health professional for appropriate advice. © 2025 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.
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