Michelle Teodorczyk Pays It Forward

Michelle Teodorczyk fills many roles: wife, mother, and assistant branch manager for Northwest Community Bank. She's now adding to her resume the role of co-chair for the United Way of Northwest Connecticut's Sales & Service Division for the 2013 annual campaign. 

“Paying it forward is a big motto in my life,” says Michelle. “At some point in our lives we have found ourselves asking for help in some shape or form. In most cases it gave us the foundation to build our lives into what they are today. With that being said, Joyce and I ask that you give to United Way to help another individual create their foundation. We know that these economic times are a struggle for many in the small business industry, but we ask that you look back at who helped you achieve your dream and help make a difference in someone’s life today.”

Michelle was previously a Small Business Division volunteer for New Hartford from 2007-2009. She also participates in Walking for Diabetes, March of Dimes and New Hartford Days.

Bank Officer Joins United Way Leadership Team

Steve Zarella



Steven Zarrella, Senior VP and Chief Lending Officer at Northwest Community Bank since 2011, joins Sherie Power and Shawn Brennan as an Ambassador Captain for the Manufacturing and Construction Division. Shawn's been actively involved with the United Way for the past two years. He serves on the Boards of the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and the Northwest Connecticut Economic Development Corporation as well as its Finance Committee. Steve is an avid photographer and lives in Watertown with his wife Cammie and their daughter.

United Way of Northwest CT Golf Tournament

Registration is now open for the 32d annual United Way of Northwest CT charity Golf Tournament.  This year's tournament will be held on Monday, May 31st at the Torrington Country Club, 250 Torrington Road, Goshen.

The $185 entry fee includes lunch, 18 holes of golf with a cart, and also covers the cost for the driving range, buffet lunch and dinner, 5 raffle tickets, 2 mulligans, and the putting contest.  Late registration begins at 11:00 a.m. that day.

The scramble format will start at 12:30 and prizes will be awarded for first and second places teams, the longest drives for men and women, closest to the pin, a $5,000 putting contest, and the challenging Hole In One contest sponsored by Mitchell-Volvo Torrington and Northwest Hills Dealership. 

The lunch is sponsored by Litchfield Bancorp, Northwest Community Bank, and Thomaston Savings Bank.

For more information call the United Way office at (860) 489-4131 or email stephanie@northwestunitedway.org

United Way of NWCT Golf Tournament

Registration is now open for the United Way of Northwest CT Charity Golf Tournament!

The tournament, which is scheduled for Monday, May 13 at the Torrington Country Club in Goshen, is $185 per person. The all-inclusive price includes lunch, 18 holes of golf with a cart, driving range, dinner, five raffle tickets, two mulligans, and the putting contest.

Sponsorships are available as follows: Dinner $1,750 (includes one four some) Lunch $1,250 (includes one four some) Golf Cart $750, Hospitality Station $500, Par Sponsor $250, and Tee Sponsor $150.

Dinner only reservations are $45 per person.  The lunch is sponsored by Litchfield Bancorp, Northwest Community Bank, and Thomaston Savings Bank.