People of the Society
← History & Records · 251 members named in the Society’s own records
Everyone here is named from the Society’s records: the officer rosters printed in the newsletter, and the entries and awards of its competitions. Roles carry the years the rosters actually record. Where the records are silent, so is this page.
Aileen Schooley
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1961
Al Williams
Awards
- Salon Ribbon
Alf Bjørnar Luneborg
Also recorded as Alf Bjornar, Alf Bjornar Luneborg
Branch
Member-at-Large · member since 2016
Work shown in competition
- Winter Hat 2022
- Ship Metta Catharina 2023
- Drumstick bag 2024
Alice Howe
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1968
Allan Foss
Also recorded as Alan Foss
A member of the Toronto Branch for whom the Al Foss Award, the Society's workshop award, is named.
Served the Society as
- Librarian 1993–1998
- Toronto Branch President 1996–1998
- Director 1997
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Alvin Haig
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1962
Amy Kenny
A member and competitor of the Society who showed a fish belt and a pitcher-plant wristband at the 2011 competition.
Ann McLean
A Member-at-Large of the Society from Woodstock.
Anne Hook
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1958
An early member of the Society, remembered among its legendary figures of the 1970s.
Anne Small
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1957
Annie Fare
Branch
Of the Toronto Branch; Craftsman prizewinner at the 43rd Annual, 1992.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
Antony Wohlgemuth
A Mississauga member of the Society — the “Antony” of the Mississauga Tandy Leather Factory — who won a Salon Ribbon at the 2006 Annual for a moulded helmet.
Art Cousins
A Director of the Society’s council in the early 1990s.
Served the Society as
- Director 1992–1998
- Norland Branch President 1994–1997
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
Arthur Burgess
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1953
Audrey Gorton
In memoriam · 28 October 2007
Also recorded as Audrey Gordon
A longtime Hamilton member who served on both the Hamilton and CSCL Executive Councils in a secretarial role and edited the Society's newsletter.
Served the Society as
- Editor 1986–90
Barbara Chynoweth
Branch
Norland · member since 2001
Served the Society as
- 2nd Vice-Pres. 2006–2008
- 1st Vice-Pres. 2008–2011
- President 2010–2012
- Past President 2012–2014
- Membership 2014–2016
- Editor 2016–2023
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Awards
- Best General Member Piece
- Workshop Award Al Foss Award
Barry Boyd
A Mississauga member who won the 2005 Betty Heacock Award as a novice and rose to serve as Mississauga Branch President (2008).
Awards
- Best General Member Piece
- Betty Heacock Memorial Award
Bea Austin
In memoriam · mid-summer 1999
Branch
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1980
A Fellow of the Society and one of the Hamilton Guild’s three Fellows in 1992; a Director of the council in the early 1990s.
Served the Society as
- Director 1992–1994
Bea Rushton
In memoriam · early 1999
Bertha Cadigan
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1954
Best Belt
Awards
- Moore-Pearsall Award
Best Carving
Awards
- Moore-Pearsall Award
Best Moulded Article
Awards
- Irva Ford Memorial Award
Betsy Rennie
Also recorded as Elisabeth Slappendel
Branch
Member-at-Large · member since 1982
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL certified before 2021
Served the Society as
- Editor 1990–95; 1991–1995
- President 1995–; 1995–1997
- Correspondence 1991
- Hamilton Branch President 1992–1998
- Co-Editor 1992–1993
- 2nd Vice-Pres. 1993–1995
- Past President 1997
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Betty Burkholder
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
Betty Heacock
A member of the Society for whom the Betty Heacock Memorial Award — for the best piece by a new or novice member — is named.
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Betty Henstridge
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1961
Beula Reynolds
In memoriam · 26 November 2019
Also recorded as Buela Reynolds
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1970
Served the Society as
- President 1978–80
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
Bill Whittingham
In memoriam · c. 2010
Also recorded as Bill Whittington
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1995
A member who served as a President of the Society around its 50th anniversary (2000); his estate later left tools and a bequest to the Society for the benefit of its members.
Served the Society as
- 2nd Vice-Pres. 1991–1997
- Mississauga Branch President 1992–1997
- Director 1995–1997
- President 1997–1999
Awards
- Best in Show
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Irva Ford Memorial Award
- Salon Ribbon
Bob Millford
In memoriam · 1997
Bob Pfister
Also recorded as Bob Phister, Rob Pfister
Branch
Mississauga · member since 2010
A member and competitor of the Society who showed a poinsettia brooch and a cuff at the 2011 competition.
Awards
- Best General Member Piece
- Don MacLeod Belt Buckle Award
- Robert Muma Memorial Award
- Workshop Award Al Foss Award
Bob Richardson
Awards
- Jack Meharg Award
Work shown in competition
- Made to measure contoured guitar strap with inlayed panels 2024
- Custom guitar strap 2025
- Eight-sided, hinged jewellery box 2025
- Floral design guitar strap 2025
- Hinged Box 2025
- Western-style belt 2025
Bob Shaw
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1955
Brian Goring
Also recorded as Bryan Goring
A member and competitor of the Society who joined in 2006 and won Craftsman Ribbons at that year's Annual.
Awards
- Robert Muma Memorial Award
Brian Holahan
A member and competitor known for fly-fishing leatherwork — rod cases, creels, and cuffs.
Awards
- Best General Member Piece
- Betty Heacock Memorial Award
Bruce Briard
Branch
Of the Toronto Branch; Craftsman prizewinner at the 43rd Annual, 1992.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
Bruce Royle
A member of the Society who joined, with Catherine Royle, in 2006.
Bruce White
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1993
A member of the Society remembered among the leathercrafters whose work filled the Annual displays.
Served the Society as
- Toronto Branch President 1992–1993
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Cal Lucas
Served the Society as
- Toronto Branch President 1994–1995
- Director 1995
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
Carol Broumley
Branch
Norland · member since 1985
Served the Society as
- Norland Branch President 1992–1993
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Carol Jackson
A member of the Society from Ottawa who attended the 2007 Annual and Society workshops.
Carol McLean
Branch
Member-at-Large · member since 1966
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1975
A Fellow who helped found the Society's Woodstock Branch and was the first CSCL member to make and teach leather masks. She taught the leather programme at Continuing Education for some fifteen years, feeding many new members into the Society, and demonstrated at the CSCL booth at the Canadian National Exhibition. Once its youngest Fellow, later its eldest.
Honours
- Caring Canadian Award 2014
Presented by the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, at a ceremony in Toronto in February 2014. - Honourary Life Membership
Recorded as an Honourary Life Member (and Fellow) in the Society's membership lists. - Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Catherine Royle
A member of the Society who joined, with Bruce Royle, in 2006.
Cathryn Bonis
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1957
Cecil Cake
A member of the Society, active in the mid-2000s.
Cecil Roebuck
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1962
Served the Society as
- Chairman Advertising Committee c. early 1950s
Cindy Magura
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Clara Cavanaugh
Also recorded as Clara Cavanagh
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1956
An early member of the Society, remembered among its legendary figures of the 1970s.
Clarence Redman
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1958
Clarice Packham
In memoriam · July 1991
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1955
An early Fellow of the Society renowned as a superb glovemaker, remembered for her generosity to novice members.
Cliff McTavish
Also recorded as Clifford McTavish
Awards
- Best in Show
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Colleen Peyer
A Mississauga member and competitor of the Society who showed moulded flowers and a stamped belt at the 2005 Annual.
Darlene Fry
Served the Society as
- Correspondence 2007–2011
Awards
- Best General Member Piece
- Robert Muma Memorial Award
Dave Bint
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
David Addison
In memoriam · 26 March 2018
A member of the Norland and Mississauga Branches of the Society.
David McPherson
Also recorded as Dave McPherson
Branch
Member-at-Large · member since 1980
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 2005
Served the Society as
- Editor 1995–; 1995–1997
- Director 1993–1997
- Correspondence 1997–1999
Honours
- Honourary Life Membership 2014
Presented with a framed certificate at the 2014 Annual. A graduate of Western (BA) and Toronto (MEd), he taught mathematics and computer science for thirty years and served the Hamilton Branch. - Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Awards
- Best in Show
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Ontario Crafts Council Award
- Salon Ribbon
David Windeyer
Also recorded as Dave Windeyer
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1994
A member of the Society's Board around its 50th anniversary (2000) and co-author, with Dorothy McPherson, of the Society's “Fifty Years of Leather Art” history.
Served the Society as
- Director 1994
- Treasurer 1995–1999
- Hamilton Branch President 1995
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Mary Zatyko Award
- Salon Ribbon
Deane Russell
Also recorded as Deane H. Russell
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1953
The Society's first President, and an early contributor to its bulletin at the Society's founding in 1950.
Served the Society as
- President 1950–54
- Editor 1951–54
Del Jacombs
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1962
Della Chynoweth
Branch
Norland · member since 1978
Della Bryant Chynoweth, the longest-serving member of the Society — she joined on 31 October 1978. Her mother had taken up leatherwork in 1957, and Della grew up lacing wallets at home. A member successively of the Norland Guild, the Toronto Guild, and Members-at-Large, she became the Society's Treasurer in 2006 and held the post ever after.
Served the Society as
- Norland Branch President 1997–1998
- Treasurer 2005–2023
- Recording Secretary 2005–2016
Honours
- Life Membership 2024
Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting. The longest-serving of the Society's members (since 1978), she was Secretary from 2005 to 2015 and Treasurer from 2006 onward. - Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Della Howard
Salon and Craftsman prizewinner at the 44th Annual, 1993.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Don MacLeod
In memoriam · 17 February 2007
A member remembered with a tribute and a new award in his honour in 2007.
Served the Society as
- President 1990–95; 1991–1995
- Mississauga Branch President 1993
- Past President 1995–1996
- Director 1997–1998
- Editor 1997–1999
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
Don McKinnon
Also recorded as Don MacKinnon
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1953
An early teacher of the Society, who with Bob Muma taught Sherle Bottrill in her first years as a member.
Dorothy Harwood
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1970
Dorothy McPherson
In memoriam · 24 February 2021
Co-author, with David Windeyer, of the Society's fiftieth-anniversary article “Fifty Years of Leather Art” (2000); a Board member at the time.
Served the Society as
- Editor 1995–; 1995–1997
- Director 1997
- Correspondence 1997–1999
Honours
- Honourary Life Membership 2016
Welcomed as an Honourary Life Member at the 66th Annual Convention. An international folk artisan and writer who joined the Society in 1990 and tirelessly promoted leathercraft. She died on 24 February 2021. - Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipient (London).
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Dorothy Muma
In memoriam · 15 November 2008
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1955
A Charter Member of the Society and a well-known leathercrafter; wife of Robert Muma.
Served the Society as
- President 1965–69
- Editor 1954–60
- Council of Fellows Chair 1992–1998
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Dorothy Proctor
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1963
Dorothy Read
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1967
Dorothy Stanton
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1976
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Doug Schavo
Also recorded as Doug Shavo, Douglas Schavo
Branch
Mississauga · member since 2017
Awards
- Betty Heacock Memorial Award
Doug Tigchelaar
Also recorded as Doug Tigchelar
Branch
A Novice member of the Society who won the Betty Heacock Memorial Award for the best novice piece at the 2024 Virtual Annual Competition.
Awards
- Betty Heacock Memorial Award
Work shown in competition
- Container for leather working tools 2024
Edith Melchior
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1958
Edith Melchior-Hawkins
In memoriam · 1995 (b. 1922)
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1958
An accomplished leathercraft artisan of the Tillsonburg Branch and a member of the Society's Executive Council (1971–1972). A tobacco farmer near Port Burwell, Ontario, she trained under Robert Muma at Mumart Studios in 1955–56, won many awards, and taught the craft to newcomers in her home.
Honours
- Honourary Life Membership 1992
Lifetime Membership conferred 25 April 1992.
Edith Roscoe
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1953
Edythe Niblett
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1958
Eleanor Coutts
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1966
Elena Godbout
Awards
- Betty Heacock Memorial Award
Elizabeth Arnold
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1957
Elsie Tuck
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1962
Emma Windatt
In memoriam · c. 2009
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Endel Ruberg
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1955
Ethel Zimmerman
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1961
Ethelwyn Carlyle
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1956
Eugene Pik
Branch
Mississauga · member since 2013
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 2016
A Mississauga member who joined in 2013 and rose quickly to Fellow. Born in the USSR, he moved to Israel around the time of Perestroika and immigrated to Canada just before 2000; a robotics- and computer-trained IT professional. His prize-winning quiver took both the Robert Muma and Betty Heacock awards as a novice in 2013, and he went on to win Best in Show (2019, 2021) and Best Fellow (2021).
Served the Society as
- Website 2016–2018
- Membership 2018
- Electronic Communications Officer 2018–2023
Awards
- Best Fellow
- Best in Show
- Betty Heacock Memorial Award
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Hard Sculpture Award
- Irva Ford Memorial Award
- Non-Traditional Piece Award
- Ontario Crafts Council Award
- Robert Muma Memorial Award
- Salon Ribbon
- Wearable Award
Work shown in competition
- Competition - Red oxford shoes - Fellow 2021
- Leather chairs upholstery project 2022
Evelyn Burgess
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1968
FOR HAND
Awards
- Capital Findings Award
Faith Schnarr
Served the Society as
- Chairman Membership Committee c. early 1950s
Fletcher Maurice Windatt
In memoriam · early July 1997
Frank Tory
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1961
Fred Brown
In memoriam · 1995
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1963
An early contributor to the Society and a Fellow of long standing who taught turned-edge and skiving techniques and headed the Arts, Crafts and Hobbies building at the Canadian National Exhibition. The Fred Brown Award, for the best dyed article, is named for him.
Served the Society as
- President 1957–61
- Director 1992–1995
Fred Heacock
Husband of the late Betty Heacock; his generous donation established the Betty Heacock Award for the best new or novice leatherworker.
Gary Anthony Cook
Also recorded as Gary Cook
A Mississauga member and competitor of the Society (2005 Annual).
Awards
- Best General Member Piece
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Gel Brigden
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1974
George McPhail
In memoriam · 1996
A Director of the Society’s council in the early 1990s.
Served the Society as
- Director 1992–1993
Honours
- Honourary Life Membership
An Honourary Life Member of CSCL, recorded in the notice of his death.
Gerry Mills
Served the Society as
- Editor 1965–69
Gertrode Hilder
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1982
Gladys Miles
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1957
Gladys Mortimer
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1957
Gladys Riddell
In memoriam · 8 June 2006
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1972
A long-time Toronto member who excelled at stacked-leather work and attended Executive Council meetings and Annuals well into her eighties. A fair and equitable judge at the Annuals.
Served the Society as
- Director 1992–1997
Honours
- Honourary Life Membership
A Fellow and Honourary Life Member of the Society. - Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Glenn Nelson
In memoriam · spring 1999
Also recorded as Glen Nelson
Branch
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1997
Second Vice-President of the Society from 1992, a member at large.
Served the Society as
- 2nd Vice-Pres. 1992–1993
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Gloria Cousins
In memoriam · 31 July 2012
Gregory Belenky
Also recorded as Greg Belenky
Branch
Mississauga · member since 2017
Awards
- Best General Member Piece
- Best in Show
- Betty Heacock Memorial Award
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Judges Special Choice Award
- Robert Muma Memorial Award
- Salon Ribbon
Work shown in competition
- Competition - Abduction of Proserpine - General Member 2021
- Competition - Apollo and Daphne - General Member 2021
- Competition - Laocoon and his sons - General Member 2021
- Competition - Ruslan and Ludmila - General Member 2021
- Competition - That very Munchausen - General Member 2021
- "Ocean Treasure" purse 2022
Harold Brister
A Director of the Society’s council in the early 1990s.
Served the Society as
- Director 1992–1994
Awards
- Salon Ribbon
Harold Wilson
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1958
Served the Society as
- President 1961–63
Harry Wendland
Branch
Of the Toronto Branch; Craftsman prizewinner at the 43rd Annual, 1992.
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
Heather Atkinson
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Helen Anderson
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1962
Helen Caswell
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1961
Helen Wheaton
In memoriam · 28 August 1995
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1965
An early contributor who taught leatherworking techniques to newer members of the Society.
Served the Society as
- President 1972–75
Hexigon Box
Awards
- CSCL Judges Special Award
Hilda Chynoweth
In memoriam · 2010 (b. 13 February 1910)
A member of the Norland circle of the Chynoweth family who reached her 100th birthday on 13 February 2010.
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients. - Honourary Life Membership 1995
Presented by Madeleine Mitchell at the 1995 Annual.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Hilda Darbyshire
In memoriam · 1 March 2010
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1968
A long-standing member who donated a case of leather tools and supplies to the membership. A Non-Traditional Piece Award was given in her memory.
Hilda Newitt
Branch
A charter member of the Hamilton Guild and its librarian; a Director of the Society’s 1992–93 council.
Served the Society as
- Director 1993–1994
Hilda Vaile
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1960
Hope Drysdale
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1976
Served the Society as
- President 1980–82
Howard Sr. Brock
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1974
Irene Girling
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Irene Surgener
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1953
Irva Ford
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1958
A renowned Hamilton teacher who taught leathercraft in adult-education classes and wrote on cross-dyeing for the Society's bulletin. The Irva Ford Memorial Award, for the best moulded piece, is named for her.
Served the Society as
- President 1969–72
Irva Villman
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1953
Itsuko Yasui
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1973
J.W. McClung
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1956
Jack Meharg
In memoriam · c. 2004
A member of the Society for whom the Jack Meharg Award, for the best belt at the Biennial, is named.
Served the Society as
- President 1982–85
- 1st Vice-Pres. 1991–1995
- Director 1995–1997
- 2nd Vice-Pres. 1998–1999
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
James Wilkes
Also recorded as Jim Wilkes, Jimmy Wilkes
Branch
Served the Society as
- 1st Vice-Pres. 2014–2023
- President 2016–2018
- Past President 2018–2023
- Workshops 2018–2023
Honours
- Honorary Associate Membership 2024
Presented by Sean Dalgetty, President of the CSCL, at the 2024 Annual Meeting in Lindsay, Ontario.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Woodstock Heritage Award
Work shown in competition
- Book Cover for The Book of Alternative Services 2022
- Japanese Long Wallet, Hand Stitched 2022
- Phone Case for a iPhone 10 with magnetic fasteners 2022
- Wallet Humming Bird and Butterfly 2022
Jan Malec
A member and competitor of the Society who showed a moulded figure in competition.
Awards
- Irva Ford Memorial Award
- Ontario Crafts Council Award
Janet Smith
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1964
Janice Sloat
A member of the Society.
Janis Zaletis
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1962
Jean Agnew
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1957
Jean Hunter
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1981
Jean Newton
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1957
Served the Society as
- President 1956–57
Jean Pettit
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1958
Jean Pickering
In memoriam · 18 January 2008
A member of the Woodstock Branch of the Society.
Served the Society as
- Director 2006
Jessie Little
In memoriam · c. 2005
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL
An early member of the Society whose articles appeared in its bulletin.
Served the Society as
- Director 1992–1993
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Robert Muma Memorial Award
- Salon Ribbon
Jessie Strain
In memoriam · autumn 1993
Branch
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1967
Of the Hamilton Guild, remembered for her gardenia flower pins and card case holders.
Jessie Trew
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1961
Jessie Tyrell
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1953
Jim Corbett
A member of the Norland Branch of the Society.
Jim Courneya
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1961
Jim Edwards
A Director of the Society’s council in the early 1990s.
Served the Society as
- Director 1992–1998
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Jim Fry
A member and competitor of the Society who showed a knife sheath in competition.
Joan Cake
A member of the Society, active in the mid-2000s.
Joan Carroll
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1961
Joanna Malec
Awards
- Ontario Crafts Council Award
John Broumley
A Norland member, husband of Carol Broumley, who demonstrated knot-work at the 2008 Annual.
Joy Hutcheson
Served the Society as
- Editor 1974–75
Joyce Poulson
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1974
Joyce Scruton
In memoriam · mid-October 2015
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1997
A long-time Mississauga member, Associate, and Honourary Life Member (2006) who was instrumental in forming the Mississauga Guild in 1983 and guided it for decades — famously exacting about technique.
Served the Society as
- Director 1992–1998
Honours
- Honourary Life Membership 2006
Named the Society's newest Honourary Life Member in 2006, an inspiration to the Mississauga branch. - Zelaitis Pin 1997
Awarded for the highest average mark earned by the Associate candidates in 1997.
Awards
- Best in Show
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Ontario Crafts Council Award
- Salon Ribbon
Julia Malec
A member and competitor of the Society, of the Malec family.
Julien Jans
Also recorded as Julien B Jans
Branch
Member-at-Large · member since 2021
Awards
- Betty Heacock Memorial Award
- Craftsman Ribbon
Work shown in competition
- Blue snake skin watch straps 2022
- Pen cases 2022
- Phone Leather wallet 2022
- Business card holders 2023
- Emergency Garden Party Kit 2023
- Love Leather envelope 2023
Karen Weber
Also recorded as Karen Webber
Branch
Mississauga · member since 2008
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 2015
Awards
- Best General Member Piece
- London Jewellery Award
- Ontario Crafts Council Award
- Wearable Award
Karla Van Horne
Also recorded as Karla VanHorne
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1997
A member of the Society whose work featured among the standouts on the Annual display tables.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Mary Zatyko Award
- Salon Ribbon
Kay Cloughley
In memoriam · spring 1998
Also recorded as Kay Cloughly, Kay Clougley
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1964
Drew the pen sketches of the Weston Trophy entries for the Society’s bulletin in 1992 and 1993.
Kay Yesunaka
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1956
Ken Boroski
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 2012
A Mississauga member who served as 2nd Vice-President of the Society (2012–2013) and competed at the Annual.
Served the Society as
- 2nd Vice-Pres. 2012–2013
Keven Magura
Served the Society as
- Secretary 2007
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Kevin Armstrong
In memoriam · c. 2004
Served the Society as
- Recording Secretary 1991–1999
- Archivist 1992–1998
- Editor 1997–1999
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
Keyna Ooyevaar
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Kim Winchester
Branch
Mississauga · member since 2012
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 2018
A Mississauga Fellow (Associate 2016, Fellow 2018) and the Society’s Membership chair (2019–2023). A prolific competitor — winner of the Irva Ford, Robert Muma, Woodstock Heritage, and Hard Sculpture awards across many years — she also catalogued, scanned, and put online the Society’s Larmour Lending Library.
Served the Society as
- Membership 2019–2023
Awards
- Best Fish Skin
- Best Hard Sculpture
- Best in Show
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Hard Sculpture Award
- Irva Ford Memorial Award
- Ontario Crafts Council Award
- Robert Muma Memorial Award
- Salon Ribbon
- Wearable Award
- Woodstock Heritage Award
Work shown in competition
- Competition - Growling Bear Wall Sculpture - Fellow 2021
- Competition - Smiley Bear - Fellow 2021
Kristi Cino
Also recorded as Kristi Grove
Branch
Served the Society as
- Website 2013–2017
- Director 2013
Awards
- Betty Heacock Memorial Award
Laima Sellman
A member and competitor of the Society who showed wool-carding paddles and a carved rose wallet at the 2011 competition.
Lara Russell
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1953
Lauchlan Harrison
Also recorded as Lauch Harrison
Branch
Hamilton · member since 2000
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL certified before 2019
Served the Society as
- 1st Vice-Pres. 2005–2018
- President 2006–2023
- Past President 2008–2016
- 2nd Vice-Pres. 2014–2016
- Privacy Officer 2016–2023
- Workshops 2018–2023
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Irva Ford Memorial Award
- Woodstock Heritage Award
Work shown in competition
- Competition - Booklet cover - Fellow 2021
- Competition - Pegged Finch House - Fellow 2021
- Competition - Puzzel box - Fellow 2021
- Competition - Stitched Finch House - Fellow 2021
- Buckle 2022
- Green Letter Opener 2022
Laura Bush
Served the Society as
- Director 1992–2005
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Lauren Malec
Also recorded as Lauren McPherson
Branch
Member-at-Large · member since 2007
Served the Society as
- Secretary 2021–2023
Awards
- Workshop Award Al Foss Award
Work shown in competition
- FINS 2022
- Fresnel Lens POCKET MAGNIFIER 2022
- PEN & PENCIL CARP WRAPS 2022
- Fortune Cookie Charms” – Set of 2, Jewelry 2024
Lauri Lloyd
Also recorded as Laurie Lloyd
A member and competitor of the Society who showed a leather photo album at the 2011 competition.
Lea Love
Branch
Treasurer of the Society throughout 1991–1993 and a Director of the 1991–92 council; of the Mississauga Branch. She signed the Society’s annual financial statements of the period.
Served the Society as
- Treasurer 1991–1995
- Director 1992
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
Lester Pinter
Branch
Hamilton · member since 2008
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 2019
Served the Society as
- Workshops 2019–2022
Awards
- Best General Member Piece
Lilliam Neelands
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1961
Lillian Beach
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1966
Lillian Kay
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1983
A member of the Society remembered among the leathercrafters whose work filled the Annual displays.
Served the Society as
- Director 1995–1997
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
Linda Courtney
A member and competitor of the Society, who showed a carved piece titled “Falling Water.”
Awards
- Betty Heacock Memorial Award
- Irva Ford Memorial Award
- Ontario Crafts Council Award
Lois MacPherson
Branch
Co-editor of the bulletin throughout 1991–1993 and Corresponding Secretary from 1992; a Director of the 1991–92 council, of the Mississauga Branch.
Served the Society as
- Editor 1990–95; 1991–1995
- Correspondence 1992–1993
- Director 1992
- Co-Editor 1992–1993
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Loreen Manuel
In memoriam · 2020
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients. - Honourary Life Membership 2008
Honoured with a Life Membership for over fifty years of service.
Awards
- Best in Show
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Irva Ford Memorial Award
- Robert Muma Memorial Award
- Salon Ribbon
- Workshop Award Al Foss Award
Loreen Myland
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1957
Lorna Robson
In memoriam · November 1994
Louise McMichael
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1956
Louise Smyth
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1956
Served the Society as
- Corresponding Secretary c. early 1950s
Mabel Holman
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1954
Madeleine Mitchell
Branch
Member-at-Large · member since 1974
Served the Society as
- President 1985–87
- Membership 1991–1999
- Director 1992–1998
- Woodstock Branch President 1998
- Editor 2005–2016
Honours
- Honourary Life Membership 2016
Welcomed as an Honourary Life Member at the 66th Annual Convention, hosted by the Norland Branch. A former Woodstock Branch member and long-serving newsletter Editor. - Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Awards
- Best in Show
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Robert Muma Memorial Award
- Salon Ribbon
Marg Weldon
In memoriam · summer 1997
Also recorded as Margaret Weldon
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1967
Margaret Hunter
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1984
Margaret Jennings
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1953
Margaret LaChappelle
In memoriam · autumn 1996
Margaret Lancaster
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1954
Margaret McFarlane
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1953
Served the Society as
- Editor 1960–65
Margaret Monteith
Branch
Of the Woodstock Branch; Salon and Craftsman prizewinner in 1993, and a demonstrator of buttons and jewellery at the 44th Annual.
Served the Society as
- Editor 1975–80
- Director 1998
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Margaret Richardson
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1953
Marian Sim
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Marie Lounsbury
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1954
Marilyn Harry
Served the Society as
- Director 2005
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Marion Bridge
In memoriam · c. 2007
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1973
A longtime member of the Hamilton Branch of the Society.
Marion Kehoe
In memoriam · 17 January 2019
An Honourary Life Member (2008) who joined the Society around 1953.
Served the Society as
- Director 1998
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients. - Honourary Life Membership 2008
Honoured with a Life Membership for over fifty years of service.
Mary Boyd
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1966
Mary Patterson
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1978
Served the Society as
- Editor 1980–86
May Corbett
In memoriam · c. 2004
Also recorded as Mae Corbett
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1961
Served the Society as
- President 1975–78
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
May Wheatley
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1958
Mike Lemaich
A Hamilton member and competitor who won the Best General Member Entry at the 2006 Annual and contributed to Hamilton's Weston Trophy team.
Awards
- Best General Member Piece
Mildred Kemp
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1962
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Miles Roberts
A Norland member (joined 2001) and Director of the Society. A butcher and woodworker by trade, he supplied Norland members with sharpening strops and kept their tools sharp, and combined woodworking with leathercraft in his own pieces.
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipient, nominated by the Society.
Muriel McKnight
Also recorded as Muriel McNight, Muriel Mcknight, Muriel Strongman
Branch
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1969
Of the Hamilton Guild; a Director of the Society through the early 1990s, Craftsman and Weston Trophy prizewinner, and author of the filigree article in the Summer 1992 bulletin.
Served the Society as
- Director 1992–1998
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
Nan Astley
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1969
Nancy Durham
Branch
Member-at-Large · member since 1987
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 2005
Served the Society as
- Woodstock Branch President 1992–1997
- Correspondence 1994–1996
- Director 1996–1997
- 1st Vice-Pres. 1997–1999
Honours
- Honourary Life Membership 2022
Awarded an Honourary Life Membership at the 72nd Annual General Meeting. She was unaware of the nomination and completely surprised. - Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients. - Zelaitis Pin 1994
Awarded with her Associate standing at the 1994 Annual for the highest average mark among Associate candidates.
Awards
- Anne Hook Award
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Don MacLeod Belt Buckle Award
- Moore-Pearsall Award
- Robert Muma Memorial Award
- Salon Ribbon
- Workshop Award Al Foss Award
Nancy Wilson
A member of the Society's Norland circle.
Nina Wilson
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1959
Nora Huyck
In memoriam · May 2006
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1955
A grande dame of Canadian leathercraft known for nature themes and intricate filigree belts and collars, and a fair, encouraging judge at the Annuals. Formerly of the Barrie branch, later of Huntsville.
Served the Society as
- Treasurer c. early 1950s
Honours
- Honourary Life Membership
An Honourary Life Member of the Society until her death in 2006. - Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Nora Lloyd
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1953
Norma Barry
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1962
Olivia Smith
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1958
Pat Bullock
Served the Society as
- Correspondence 2010–2016
Awards
- Wearable Award
Paul Kitchener
Branch
Mississauga · member since 2002
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 2007
Served the Society as
- 2nd Vice-Pres. 2008–2011
Honours
- Life Membership 2024
Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting in recognition of his years of service and his support and use of his facilities for the Society's members and workshops. - Ontario Volunteer Service Award 2007
Ontario Volunteer Service Award, presented in 2007; also named CSCL's newest Fellow that year.
Awards
- Best in Show
- Moore-Pearsall Award
- Robert Muma Memorial Award
- Wearable Award
- Woodstock Heritage Award
Peter Grove
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 2002
Served the Society as
- President 2005–2006
- Past President 2006–2008
Honours
- Honourary Life Membership 2014
Presented with a framed certificate at the 2014 Annual, alongside David McPherson.
Awards
- Best Fellow
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Irva Ford Memorial Award
- Judges Special Choice Award
- Salon Ribbon
- Wearable Award
Phyllis McHale
In memoriam · 13 September 2021
Served the Society as
- Director 1998–2013
- Past President 2005–2012
- Membership 2005–2008
- 1st Vice-Pres. 2006–2008
- President 2008–2011
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Awards
- Michigan Soft Leather Award
Ralph K. Larmour
Also recorded as Dr. Ralph K. Larmour
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1953
Served the Society as
- President 1954–56; c. early 1950s
Ray Clements
A member of the Society whose leatherwork was shown at the TRC Gallery, London, in 2005.
Ray Potter
In memoriam · 19 June 1999
René Hackstetter
Also recorded as Rene Hackstetter, Renne Hackstetter
Librarian of the Society in 1991–92, and author of the article on the Brooks factory in the Fall 1993 bulletin.
Served the Society as
- Librarian 1992
- 1st Vice-Pres. 1996–1997
Reta DeWit
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1968
Reta Holman
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1965
Reta Larmour
Also recorded as Reta Lamour
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1953
An early Charter Member of the Society who started its lending library and helped draft its constitution; the Society's library of leathercraft books bore her name.
Served the Society as
- Chairman Exhibitions Committee c. early 1950s
Richard Borrow
Branch
Mississauga · member since 2017
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 2019
Served the Society as
- Secretary 2018–2022
Awards
- Don MacLeod Belt Buckle Award
- Wearable Award
Rick Fielding
Also recorded as Richard Fielding
Served the Society as
- Director 1992–1994
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
Rob Regan
Also recorded as Rob Reagan, Rob Reggin
Branch
Hamilton · member since 2024
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 2012
Served the Society as
- 2nd Vice-Pres. 2010–2012
- 1st Vice-Pres. 2012–2014
- President 2014–2015
- Past President 2016–2018
Awards
- Betty Heacock Memorial Award
Robert Dengler
A member of the Society and a recipient of the Ontario Volunteer Service Award.
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipient, nominated by the Society.
Robert Muma
In memoriam · February 1993
Also recorded as Bob Muma
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL
A Charter Member of the Society and, with his wife Dorothy, one of its founding figures; an early Treasurer and long-time chair of its Teaching Standards Committee. A world-renowned master bookbinder. The Robert Muma Memorial Award, for the best coloured piece, is named for him; his leather art is preserved online at mumart.ca.
Served the Society as
- Teaching Standards 1992–1993
Robert Quinn
In memoriam · 1 January 1998
Rod Martinez
Also recorded as Rodrigo Martinez
Rodrigo Martinez, a member and competitor of the Society who showed a range of pieces — belts, a box, and a carved starfish among them — and won the Irva Ford Memorial Award for his moulded starfish at the 2011 Annual.
Awards
- Irva Ford Memorial Award
Ron Van Der Wees
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Roselle Wallace
A Toronto Member-at-Large and competition award winner who broke a long run of Norland wins at the Annual.
Ruth Haig
In memoriam · 3 September 2011
Also recorded as Ruth M. Haig, Ruth Waecher Haig
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1985
A registered X-ray technologist from Mildmay, Ontario, who studied leathercraft for eight years under Hamilton's Irva Ford. She earned her Associate standing in 1966 and her Fellowship in 1985, won the Weston Trophy across many years and the Michigan and Irva Ford awards, taught workshops on both sides of the border, and served the Society and the Artisans Guild of Hamilton in many capacities. She won the 2005 John Mather Award.
Served the Society as
- President 1987–90
- Past President 1992–1994
- Teaching Standards 1994–1998
- Hamilton Branch President 1994
- Director 1995–1998
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipient. - Honourary Life Membership 1993
Received Honourary Life Membership in the Society, FCSCL (Life).
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Irva Ford Memorial Award
- Robert Muma Memorial Award
- Salon Ribbon
Ryan Wright
A member of the Society who led a rose-making workshop at the 2009 Annual.
Sadie Roebuck
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1962
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Sandra Roberts
Served the Society as
- Correspondence 2005–2007
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients.
Sean Dalgetty
Also recorded as Sean Delgetty
Branch
Hamilton · member since 1999
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL certified before 2007
Served the Society as
- Council of Fellows Chair 2012
- President 2024–2025
Awards
- Best Fellow
- Best in Show
- CSCL Executive Award
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Irva Ford Memorial Award
- Michigan Soft Leather Award
- Salon Ribbon
- Woodstock Heritage Award
Work shown in competition
- Competition - Veg tanned purse - Fellow 2021
- Duffel Bag 2024
- Messenger Bag 2024
- Scope Case 2024
Sharon Beasley
Also recorded as Sharon Beesley
Branch
Of the Hamilton Guild; Craftsman and Salon prizewinner in 1992 and 1993, and a Weston Trophy contributor in both years. A founding member of the Textures Craftworks co-operative, Hamilton, in the summer of 1983. The Society’s hand-lettered sketch pages also render her name “Beesley”.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Sherle Bottrill
In memoriam · 9 August 1993
Branch
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1962
Silva Fox
A member of the Society remembered among the leathercrafters whose work filled the Annual displays.
Awards
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Robert Muma Memorial Award
- Salon Ribbon
Sylvia Gerster
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1960
Tammy Gray
Also recorded as Tammy Grey
Awards
- Best General Member Piece
- Best in Show
- Craftsman Ribbon
- Salon Ribbon
Tammy Paddon
Branch
Hamilton · member since 2014
Awards
- Irva Ford Memorial Award
- Non-Traditional Piece Award
- Woodstock Heritage Award
Work shown in competition
- Competition - Book/bible cover - General Member 2021
- Competition - Raw hide Drum - General Member 2021
- Competition - Zippered Bible case - General Member 2021
- Competition - Zippered Molded safety goggle case - General Member 2021
Tracey Gearing
A Hamilton member who joined in 2008, contributed to Hamilton's winning Weston Trophy team, and won the Betty Heacock Award for the best novice piece that year.
Awards
- Betty Heacock Memorial Award
Tracey Howard
Branch
Norland · member since 2005
Served the Society as
- Membership 2008–2014
- Privacy Officer 2014–2016
- Secretary 2016–2018
Awards
- Workshop Award Al Foss Award
Vi Caldwell
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1963
Viola Harris
In memoriam · 6 July 1996
Certification
Fellow of the CSCL since 1970
Served the Society as
- President 1963–65
Vivian Batty
A junior member of the Norland Branch who entered a covered belt buckle and a carved picture at the 2008 Annual — and a highland dancer.
Winnifred Barratt
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1956
Winnifred Comfort
Certification
Associate of the CSCL since 1961
Compiled from the officer rosters printed in each issue of the Canadian Leathercrafter and from the Society’s competition records. Members appear under the fullest form of their name used in the records; other forms they were listed under are noted in this page’s structured data.