OFFICERS
Bob Plasse, President And Director of Programs
 His sixty short years have included stints as a school teacher, college professor, arts administrator (Springfield's Mayor's Office for Cultural and Community Affairs), social worker, professional film/television /theater actor and expert catering waiter. Born in Springfield, educated at Cathedral High School, Holy Cross College and Fordham University, Bob moved to Westfield from Manhattan, where he directed a program for homeless persons living with AIDS and substance abuse. He is currently a Professor in the Human Services Department of Holyoke Community College, has a small psychotherapy practice and has found that there is indeed, "life after New York City."
As Incorporator/President of Westfield on Weekends, Inc, he has donned a Santa suit, has helicoptered high above the city and appeared as the Ghost of Christmas Present, the Elm King and Father Frost. As Managing Producer of The Shows at Piccolo's, he is helping to introduce area residents to all kinds of live performances - from cabaret to Elvis. In short, he has a full life and a great love for his new city. He is honored to have been named the 2004 Volunteer Citizen of the Year by Mayor Richard Sullivan.
Chris Lindquist, Clerk Director of Development
 Chris Lindquist is Director of the Westfield Athenaeum (www.westath.org), which is the public library for the City of Westfield. The Athenaeum, founded in 1864, also houses the Jasper Rand Art Museum and the Edwin Smith Historical Museum. Chris directs a staff of 30 professionals and para-professionals, as well as volunteers and interns. The best part about the job, according to Chris, is being able to use all the wonderful resources the Athenaeum has to offer to help make people's lives more meaningful and rewarding. He sees every day as a new adventure. Chris is also the current President of the Western Massachusetts Regional Library System (WMRLS), headquartered in Whately, MA. In addition, he serves on a number of committees, including partnerships with Westfield State College, Stanley Park, the Westfield Woman's Club, the Non-Profit and Volunteer Network of Greater Westfield, along with serving on the Executive Committee of Westfield on Weekends. Chris has a B.A. in English from Trinity College and an M.L.S. from the Columbia University School of Library Service. He grew up in Newington, CT and resides in West Simsbury, CT.
Barbara Trant, Membership
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