United Way elects new slate of officers

At the annual meeting of its board of directors, Northwest Suburban United Way elected a new slate of officers for fiscal year 2007-2008.

Taking over as president of the organization is Michael S. Abruzzini, president of Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust; first vice president, Gregory Guarrine, superintendent of Prospect Heights School District 23; second vice president, James Tansor of Nicor; treasurer, Gary A. Cueno of JP Morgan; secretary, Susan Bondy of Schwarz Supply Source.

Abruzzini has been a United Way donor since 1980 when he began his career at Continental Bank. A member of the Northwest Suburban United Way board since 2004, he is looking forward to his tenure as president of an organization which plays such a vital role in the community.

United Way volunteers work to improve lives by assessing the needs of each community, then funding a network of programs to address those needs. If no programs exist, new initiatives are launched to fill those gaps.

To make a donation to Northwest Suburban United Way, or to explore volunteer opportunities, contact Northwest Suburban United Way's Mount Prospect office at (847) 768.1074 or visit www.uwnorthwest.org.