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Hines, Green Recognized for Volunteer Work - December 08, 2007
 | | Stephen Green, left, and Robert Barton of Northern Berkshire United Way. [Courtesy Berkshire Chamber of Commerce] |
PITTSFIELD – Two area men were recognized by the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce on Friday morning for their volunteer efforts and commitment to their communities.
Stephen A. Green of North Adams, vice president of academic affairs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts was the recipient of the 2007 Francis H. Hayden Memorial Award, given since 1968 to honor the memory of Hayden, a two-term president of the Northern Berkshire Chamber who made significant contributions to the community as president and through his involvement with several other organizations.
William M. Hines Sr., president and CEO of Interprint Inc. in Pittsfield, was presented with the 2007 Esther Quinn Memorial Award, established in 1999 to honor the memory of Quinn, a former chamber volunteer and advocate for volunteer efforts.
Candidates for the Hayden Award are judged on the basis of their volunteer efforts rather than their successes in their chosen field or in service to an organization. The award is given to a person who has volunteered time, made personal sacrifices and shown leadership resulting in significant contributions to the economic, social and cultural improvements of the region.
Green was recognized for his lifelong commitment to community development. Since 1978, he has been a member of the North Adams Community and Economic Development board and was active on the Downtown Development board; he was influential in launching the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition and was one of its first board presidents.
Among his extraordinary contributions is his service with the Northern Berkshire United Way. He has been a quiet architect of the organization's success for 20 years, serving as president, campaign chairman, Red Feather Society chairman and, when needed, as foot soldier, committee member, envelope stuffer, adviser and helper. His ongoing, 12-year chairmanship of the Red Feather Society may be his signature effort. The society recognizes individuals and couples who make gifts of $500 or more to NBUW's annual campaign.
"It is not an exaggeration to say that his leadership of the Red Feather Society underpins every success achieved by the Northern Berkshire United Way since 1995," said Robert Barton, executive director of the Northern Berkshire United Way. "This morning gives us a chance to raise our sights and look over the path travelled by this man during the past decades. The causes he has benefited, the miles he has walked, and the size of the footprints is rather breathtaking."
In all of his endeavors, Green has demonstrated his ability to relate well to people from a variety of different backgrounds. His service to the community, his personal and professional achievements, and his commitment in pursuit of these goals has endeared him in the hearts of the Northern Berkshire citizenry.
Quinn Award
Candidates for the Quinn Award are also judged on the basis of their volunteer efforts. The award is given to a person who lives or works in Berkshire County and who shows enthusiasm, empathy and effort in making the Berkshires a better place to live and work.
William M. Hines Sr., left, and William R. Wilson Jr. |
Hines was recognized for his commitment to community development, inserting his own excitement and drive to any project he works on.
"He understands that integrity is the indisputable prerequisite of all human endeavors - and he exudes integrity," said Willam R. Wilson Jr., the first recipient of the Esther Quinn Award in 1999. Wilson is former president and CEO of the Berkshire Visitors Bureau.
Hines has devoted his time, energy, quality of work and resources to a variety of causes in Berkshire County. He is a past chairman of the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, past president and co-founder of the Berkshire Applied Technology Council, a member of the Colonial theater's board of directors, was appointed by former Gov. Mitt Romney to the Regional Competitive Council, serves on the Associated Industries of Massachusetts board of directors and is chairman of the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority.
He also is very involved with the efforts of the Berkshire United Way, American Red Cross, American Heart Association and Kids' Place of Berkshire County. He continues his work with Mayor James Ruberto's "Jobs for Pittsfield" initiative and the Mayor's Manufacturing Council. |
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