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Bobbi Soltau, Local Businesswoman, Volunteers and Gives Back to Community

July 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Bobbi Soltau

Naperville United Way is made up of local residents and businesses who volunteer their time, energy and support to answer the needs of our community.

Bobette (Bobbi) Soltau, a 34-year resident of Naperville, volunteers her expertise and support to the Naperville United Way.

What is your role with the United Way?

For the past three years I have been a member of the Community Impact Committee. We evaluate agency applications; make site visits and recommendations to the Naperville United Way Board. Beginning July 2007, I will be joining the Board and will continue to stay active as a committee member.

How did you get started volunteering at the Naperville United Way?

I called the United Way office and talked with Susan Fritz. I said I was interested in volunteering my time and gave her an idea of my background and interests. She suggested the Community Impact Committee and they put me to work.

Why do you volunteer for the Naperville United Way?

The easy answer is to give back a little to the community that I love and that has given so much to my family and me. In addition, I enjoy the effort and gain personal satisfaction from working with other volunteers as well as the NUW staff. They are intelligent and committed so it is a rewarding learning experience for me.

Investing in Naperville United Way helps more than one person, one charity or one issue, because we support a broad range of programs that improve lives. Naperville United Way is the most effective way to invest in our community to create positive, lasting change.