Dr. Firth Haring Fabend informed the Jacob Leisler Institute on February 18 that she was resigning as president of the Institute’s board of trustees, remaining until the nominating committee found a replacement. Dr. Fabend had been the founding president of the Leisler Institute board since its inception in 2014, and her hard work and dedication helped put the Institute on the firm foundation it has today. Her wisdom and experience guided the Institute through territories we were unfamiliar with …
Ruth Piwonka Recognized
On April 29 Ruth Piwonka received a certificate as Jacob Leisler Institute Trustee Emeritus, presented by Institute Director David William Voorhees on behalf of the Board of Trustees, in recognition of her many years of dedicated service. The physical presentation of the certificate had been delayed since the Annual Board Meeting in August 2020 due to COVID-19 quarantine restrictions. Thank you Ruth for all your years of service and continuing support. …