9.23.2004 ET

(CSRwire) NEW YORK - The YMCA of Greater New York today announced the appointment of Barry Salzberg, Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, as its Chairman of the Board. Mr. Salzberg will succeed Robert Annunziata, who leaves after eight years of service to the YMCA of Greater New York.

The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service organization that promotes positive values through quality programs that build spirit, mind and body, to more than 350,000 New York City residents each year-164,000 of them children. It encompasses 19 YMCA Branches and more than 200 program sites throughout the five boroughs, and three camps in upstate New York.

"We are honored and excited to have Barry accept this appointment," said Jack Lund, President & CEO of the YMCA of Greater New York. "His exemplary leadership, dedication to the community and commitment to advancing diversity will have a tremendous impact on the services we provide to our constituents. We know that Barry, as well as the full Board, will be instrumental in guiding the organization into its next phase of success."

Mr. Salzberg joined Deloitte in 1977. He was admitted as a partner in 1985, and named U.S. Managing Partner in 2003. An acknowledged authority in the areas of personal tax and partnership tax matters, he led the U.S. tax practice prior to assuming his current leadership role. In addition, he is a member of the Deloitte Board of Directors and serves as Chairman of the U.S. organization's Executive Committee.

"Having already served as member of the board of the YMCA of Greater New York for nearly two years, I know how critical this organization is to the community," said Salzberg. "The YMCA enriches lives; it makes a difference to everyone who experiences what it has to offer. It is personally rewarding to be involved and I'm looking forward to assuming this leadership position."

Robert Annunziata, who served on the Board for eight years, the last four as Chairman, added, "I am proud of my service as Board Chair of the YMCA of Greater New York, and I have enjoyed working with each member of the Board and staff of the Association. Barry Salzberg's appointment will add to the success of this YMCA as we continue to fulfill a mission critical to New Yorkers. He is a natural leader, whose commitment and passion for the organization is wholly embraced." Jack Lund said, "Bob Annuniziata's personal dedication to the YMCA has been long admired. Bob has led the YMCA during an era of institutional transformation. We are deeply grateful to him for his service to the YMCA and to the 350,000 people we serve each year."

Mr. Salzberg received his undergraduate degree in Accounting from Brooklyn College, his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, and his LLM in Taxation from the New York University School of Law. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the New York County Lawyers Association. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Jackie Robinson Foundation.

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About the YMCA of Greater New York
The YMCA of Greater New York is a charitable organization whose mission it is to provide quality programs that build spirit, mind and body. More than 350,000 New Yorkers-164,000 of them children-participate in YMCA programs each year throughout our 19 Branches in the five boroughs, and in our Camping Services Branch upstate New York. For more information, please visit our website at www.ymcanyc.org.

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