Date: October 18, 2001
For Immediate Release
Contact: Ed Long, (310) 533-1996

ALFRED GIUNTOLI JOINS H.E.L.P. BOARD

Businessman Alfred "Al" Giuntoli has joined the H.E.L.P. Board of Directors, according to Ed Long, the agency's executive director.

Mr. Giuntoli is an entrepreneur and semi-retired marketing executive. His varied experience includes ownership of Omni Office Products (1977-90); Chairmanship of the Board, Torrance YMCA; President, Del Amo Rotary; and active involvement with other community service groups.

"Al is a caring and hard-working person, with strong business experience. He's a solid addition to our hard-working and involved Board." said Liz Fitzgerald, the agency's Board Chair. Other members of the H.E.L.P. Board include Cathy Allen, Jimi Andersen, Rod Burkley, Bill Glantz, Dr. Doug Kalunian, Bob Lamkins, Pete Pettler, Emily Stuhlbarg, Carole Suddaby, Gary Tossell and Jerry Wittels.

H.E.L.P. is a Torrance-based non-profit service for older adults and their caring families and friends. It helps people meet aging-related legal and care challenges, through classes and private consultations. Telephone and Internet information is also available. Almost all services are free. H.E.L.P. is located at 1404 Cravens Avenue, Torrance, California 90501. The phone number is (310) 533-1996, and the Internet address is www.help4srs.org