'Orange Monarch' Lily

2007 NALS Regional Service Medal Recipient

Carol Appelbaum

The Mid America Regional Lily Society (MARLS) awarded the North American Lily Society Regional Service Medal for 2007 to Carol Appelbaum.

Linda Smith, winner of the 2006 medal, presented the award to Carol on July 21 at the 25th Anniversary Celebration.

Carol is a charter member of MARLS and has served in many capacities, including president and newsletter editor (several times). She is also an expert designer.

She grows wonderful lilies and took home the most awards at the 2007 Lily Show, including Best in Show. Her positive, gentle, helpful, can-do attitude has been a great treasure for MARLS over the years. Congratulations Carol!