Following is an excerpt from Leslie’s nomination, which was read by Diane Blinn.

The member we are honoring today has truly gone above and beyond in her service to the Guild and continues to do so even today. She joined the Guild in 1988 and by 1990, took on the job of cashier during Stitchery Showcase. After that, she worked with Joyce Wiland on display and served on that committee for several years. In 1992 and again in 1993, she also served as secretary while continuing to work on display. Then in 1994, she served as Vice President under Marge Wheeler as well as co-chair of Stitchery Showcase.

Our recipient has served on the nominating committee, as Guild advisor, newsletter editor, treasurer for four years, and still worked as co-chair of display. She served as Stitchers’ Fair Co-Chair and now serves as the chair of this important committee. She spends many days working at Ebe House with her team, sorting through all sorts of donations from members and the general public. Who thought that we would still be receiving donations after all of these years of collecting needlework stash? Surely we should have run out of stuff by now!

You can also find Leslie at most meetings, making numerous runs to her car with even more treasures. Then, when it’s time for the Member’s Sale in August, she, along with her hard-working committee, has everything priced, sorted and ready to tempt us with great deals we just have to have. Stitchers' Fair has been so successful that we have had to order bigger tents. Our education fund has benefited immensely as well.

I don’t know how she has the time, but she has won ribbons, including the Best of Show Quilt for her Birds of Many Colors, the Seiberling Award for her Homage to Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt, as well as a Judge’s Choice from Patricia Thompson for her Sunflower Bouquet canvas, all entered in Showcase 2025.

Thank you Leslie, for all you have done and continue to do for the Stan Hywet Needlework Guild!