2015 Vestry Nominees

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1 2015 Vestry Nominees

2 2015 ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION The parish s Annual Meeting will be Sunday, January 25th. Reports will be presented, and four new Vestry members will be elected. On January 25th, the schedule will be: 10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist followed by the Annual Meeting in the sanctuary, followed by a covered-dish lunch in the Parish Hall. There will be no classes for adults or teens, so they can attend the Annual Meeting. There will be no Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. The nursery will be open for children ages 0-5 years during the annual meeting. Child-care for school age children will be provided by volunteers in the Children s Gathering Room. Current Vestry Elected in 2014 (Will serve 2 more years) Joe Chambliss Paul Keys Bettye Penick Cyndy Shumate Elected in 2013 (Will serve 1more year) DeDreana Freeman Adam McClellan Wes Newman Elected in 2012 (Outgoing after 3 years) Leigh Egeghy Randy Guptill Susan George James Kathryn Olive Please remain in the sanctuary at end of the worship service for the first ballot. On the next page, you will find election information, including photographs and brief biographies for each nominee. Slate of Nominees Presented by the Nominating Committee Four to Be Elected in 2015 (to serve 3 years) Hycy Bull Bill Dandridge Valecia Wayhon-Diggs Kenneth Gasch Sue Guptill Paul Jacobson Michelle Lanier Mark Powell Donna Rewalt

3 Prince (Hycy) Bull Refine and expand children, youth and young adult programs. Promote and reflect diversity Ensure financial stability and support for ministries. Top priority in Ensure financial stability and support for ministries. Promote diversity at St. Philip s and the role of St. Philip s in addressing diversity issues in the Durham community at large. Build on education programs and activities for children and youths. Vestry - At St. Philip s, I serve as a chalice bearer, greeter, and the lead usher. I have served on several committees, including the Vestry. In the community, I serve as the vice-president for the Arc of the Triangle and the chair of the Curriculum and Instruction Department at North Carolina Central University. Skills include: organizer, team player, communicator, and leader. Church activities. See above info Number of years attended St. Philip s: Present Occupation: Name of Spouse or Partner: Gloria Bull Minor Children: Bill Dandridge St. Philip s needs to continue our outreach to our downtown community Support our current outreach committees Continue our efforts of diverse opportunities of services. Top priority in 2015 Our location downtown offers St. Philip s great opportunity and responsibility, and I would like to support our current outreach to our immediate neighbors. Vestry - I served on the vestry of my past church (St. John s, Roanoke) and I understand the complexities of operating a church with a similar-sized budget. While the operational needs are a significant concern, the largest issue that the vestry is tasked with is overseeing church life to ensure that we are healthy and can grow as a family. Church activities: St. Philip s: Habitat for Humanity, Parish Retreat at Kanuga, Vacation Bible School, Share Your Christmas and Habitat for Humanity and youth group in former church. Number of years attended St. Philip s: 5 Present Occupation: Real Estate Agent Name of Spouse or Partner: Eliza Minor Children: Sam (6), Lucy (3)

4 Valecia Wayhon-Diggs In-Reach: being ushered into the St. Philip s family left a lasting impression on me. I believe a communal effort to further this ministry will only enrich our church life. Growth of Catechesis of the Shepherd Children Ministry: enhancing the curriculum and providing additional support for catechist is key to attracting more participation in this much valued program. Prayer and Consolation: supporting members through difficult times should also be an essential focal point. Top priority in Although connecting with the local community is critical, I would like to focus on In- Reach as a top priority. Vestry People Oriented Strong Analytical Skills Experienced in Strategic Planning Adaptable to diverse environments Great with children and the elderly Excellent financial management skills Well rounded in several computer disciplines Church activities: St. Philp s: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Children Ministry, Sunday Social Hour Ministry, MDG Number of years attended St. Philip s: 3 years Present Occupation: Software Engineer Name of Spouse or Partner: Jerome H. Diggs, Jr. Minor Children: Phillip Diggs Kenneth (Ken) A. Gasch Jr. Maintaining and enhancing the 100+ year old sanctuary Continuing to focus on fellowship activities so people can get to know each other Researching and implementing energy conservation initiatives so St. Philip s can lead by example in being stewards of God s creation Top priority in Preserving and enhancing our sanctuary, a wonderful building in which to worship, and our facilities and grounds which are an important part of downtown Durham. Vestry General contractor with experience restoring historic structures in Durham, including those built during the same time as our sanctuary Passion for environmentally responsible preservation and re-use Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Woodworker and generally handy guy Diverse and strong community network built through 14 years of volunteer work and business development in Durham Church activities Circles of Support, Ushering, Making Montessori works for atrium, Fabricating and installing a shelving unit in atrium classroom, Beer and Bull service activities, Vacation Bible School, Greening of the church, Garden work days, Cottage suppers, Confirmation Number of years attended St. Philip s: 6 Present Occupation: Contractor, Turnlight Partners Name of Spouse or Partner: Erin Gasch Minor Children: Winston (10) and Tate (8)

5 Sue Guptill Continue work within the Strategic Plan as presented to the congregation. Specifically: Hire a communications coordinator to facilitate both our in-reach and out-reach efforts to become the Beloved Community that we have envisioned Look deeply and intentionally into our relationships with the community around us and to act to support the dignity of every human being through partnerships and advocacy. Continue to strengthen Christian formation, particularly in our youth program Top priority in To address issues of justice (legal and social) within the context of our Baptismal Covenant. Vestry - Enjoyment of team work and consensusbuilding, Experience with strategic planning and action, Experience with personnel policy development and management, Experience with budget planning and oversight, Experience as a youth leader, Historical knowledge of the parish (as a 31-year member), Sense of humor Church activities: Lector, Chalice bearer, Greeter, Millennium Development Goals co-chair, Circles of Support member, Bible Workbench member, Personnel Committee chair, Vestry (Sr. Warden 2001 & 2002), Vestry (Sr. Warden 2009 & 2010), Rite 13 Leader, J2A Leader, Usher, Stephen Ministry, Member of Racial Justice and Reconciliation Committee Paul Jacobson Continue attracting and incorporating a diverse group of new members, continue growth of excellent Christian formation and discern any need for changes in outreach programs to increase effectiveness and connection with parish life. Top priority in Increase number of members moving from "non-pledgers" to "pledgers." Vestry - People tell me I am organized. I think I have the ability to both see the "big picture" relating to any specific issue and deal with the details necessary to complete a task. I have practiced law in three states over a period of 30 years. Church activities, St. Philip s Vestry member, Treasurer, J2A leader, MDG committee, Finance committee Number of years attended St. Philip s: 15 Present Occupation: Attorney Name of Spouse or Partner: Paula McClain Minor Children: Number of years attended St. Philip s: 31 Present Occupation: Retired, Durham Co. Community Health Director Name of Spouse or Partner: Randy Guptill Minor Children: n/a

6 Michelle Lanier Grow adult education, ministry, and engagement opportunities specific to the needs of an increasingly diversifying parish, including but not limited to creating a People of Color Caucus and supporting parishioners in anti-racism work. Support youth educators in their ministries. Bridge the parish with other downtown congregations and deepen connections with our neighbors at Urban Ministries. Top priority in My top priority would be to work in conjunction with other congregants to create anti-racist programming and ministries. Vestry - I have worked in a Montessori setting. I teach oral history and documentary ethics at Duke s Center for Documentary Studies. I created a faith-based methodology to complete my Master s in Folklore at UNC. I founded and direct the NC African American Heritage Commission, which requires a spectrum of leadership-related skills. Church activities, St. Philip s: Assistant Catechist (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd), Meals for New Parents Ministry, Social Justice Ministry O Cross of Nails: Reconciliation Ministry (Chapel of the Cross) Mark Coefield Powell Continue efforts to foster connectedness among our richly diverse community. Take a leadership role in fostering dialogue to address social ills within our community. Reach both inward and outward to heal brokenness. Top priority in Develop richer relationships with parishioners by actively listening, affirming strengths, and empowering others to participate fully in the life of the church. Vestry - As a hospice clinical social worker, I bring many years of experience working at the bedside of the dying and their families. I am an active and reflective listener, facilitator of communication, and bridge builder. I firmly believe in operating from a strengths perspective, focusing and building on what is going right, rather than the negative. Church activities, St. Philip s: LGBT Outreach, Casserole Ministry for UMD. Number of years attended St. Philip s: 11 Present Occupation: Clinical Social Worker for Hospice of Alamance Caswell Name of Spouse or Partner: Ron Thompson Minor Children: n/a Number of years attended St. Philip s: total of 6 Present Occupation: Program Director (Department of Cultural Resources) and Adjunct Professor (Duke) Name of Spouse or Partner: n/a Minor Children: Eden S. K. Segbefia 13

7 Donna Rewalt To support St. Philip s as a diverse, growing parish with our strong sense of mission and community responsibility I believe we must: (1) Maintain connections to each other in our growing parish with a combination of the human touch paired with an expansion of our ability to use technology; (2) Continue to improve on our stewardship of our parish environment and facilities; and (3) Expand ways to involve and invest our youth in parish life and in our community. Top priority in Support our staff and parish in continuing its journey as part of the beloved community through strategic planning for long-term support of programs and ministries. Vestry - Expertise in communications and fundraising as well as strategic planning, team building, leadership and board development. My background includes my current work directing a community development program for which I administer grants, develop communications strategy, coordinate volunteers, build community collaborations, and facilitate and lead workshops, advocacy trainings, and team building initiatives. Church activities, St. Philip s: Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Ministry, including Co-Chair, Missioner to Bromley School in Liberia J2A Auction, Acquisitions Co-Chair, Sunday Social Hour, Lay Reader, Convention Delegate, Stephen s Ministers,Environmental Stewardship Ministry, ECW, Greeter, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Ministry for the Blind, Rector Search Committee, Share your Christmas, Community Kitchen Volunteer, Walking the Way Campaign, Communications Committee, Wednesday Nights, Usher, Vestry, Sr. Warden, YAC Youth Leader Number of years attended St. Philip s: 18 Present Occupation: Community Outreach Coordinator, Durham County Cooperative Extension Name of Spouse or Partner: Jeff Pitts Minor Children: Brennan Pitts (15), Collin Pitts (12)