SAINT PAUL’S
Episcopal Church
Cambria
2012 ANNUAL REPORT
Website Version
Presented
JANUARY 20, 2013
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Table of Contents
St. Paul’s Annual Meeting: Year 2012 in Review
January 20, 2013
Agenda
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Minutes of January 2012 Meeting
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Senior Warden’s Report
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2013 Budget and Stewardship Data
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Audio Visual Upgrade Report
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Diocesan Convention Report
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Junior Warden’s Report
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Outreach Report
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Episcopal Church Women Report
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Oktoberfest Report
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Altar Guild Report
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Grief Support Group Report
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Parish Administrator Report
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Church Records: Departed and Baptized
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Agenda
St. Paul’s Annual Meeting •Year 2012 in Review
January 20, 2013
1. Brunch
2. Call to Order— Betty Malone
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
4. Opening Prayer– The Rev. Fred Heard
5. Approval of Minutes from 2012 Meeting (2011 Year)
6. Rector’s Report-The Rev. Fred Heard
7. Senior Warden’s Report—Betty Malone
8. Finance Committee Report—Frank Schutz
9. 2013 Budget– Frank Michel
10. Stewardship Statement— Joni Michel
11. Outreach Fund/Committee—Alva Jahnes-Smith
12. Audio-Visual Upgrade Project—Julian Crocker, Monetary Task Force
13. Diocesan Convention
A. Report– Marty Durrett
B. Nomination of Delegates: Diocesan Convention Deanery
Nominees
Marty Durrett • Anne Harris Smith • Jim Wilson
14. Confirmation/Nomination/Election of New Vestry Members:
Nominees
Term
Lou Ann Carter
1 year completion of Jim Huchthausen’s term
Julian Crocker
3 years
Barbara Hagiwara
3 years
Frank Michel
3 years
Others from the floor
15. Questions from the floor
16. Adjournment
17. 2013 Vestry Reorganization Meeting
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Annual Meeting Minutes
January 22, 2012
Approved Agenda
1. Brunch
2. Call to Order: Sr. Warden Betty Malone
-- Approval of Agenda*
3. Opening Prayer - the Rev. Fred Heard
4. Approval of Annual Meeting Minutes (January 23, 2011)
5. Rector’s Address
6. Senior Warden’s Report - Betty Malone
7. Finance Report - Frank Schutz
8. Monetary Task Force - Julian Crocker
9. Stewardship Report - Joni Michel
10. Outreach Fund/Committee
11. Diocese and Deanery
12. Nomination and Election of New Vestry
13 Question from the Floor
14 Adjournment
15. 2012 Vestry Reorganization Meeting
*Modification to published Agenda contained in “2011 Annual Report presented
January 22, 2012”.
Action Items - Annual Meeting
1. Correction and Approval of Agenda - “Move correction of the Agenda to include its
approval and that it be approved as corrected”.
MSP - Jim Wilson/Anne Harris Smith
Annual Meeting Minutes as published- Financial Report for FY 2010
MSP - Frank Schutz/Jim Wilson
3. Outreach Fund/Committee - New Member Nominations; Member Status Changes
Alva Jahnes-Smith (Chair), Gay Blundell (Member), Barbara Dallmann (Member)
MSP - Lou Ann Carter/Jim Wilson
4. 2012 Delegates to Diocesan Convention
Bill Baker, Marty Durrett, Alva & Van Jahnes-Smith, Jim Wilson (Alternate)
MSP - Lou Ann Carter/Stevely Anderson
5. Deanery Delegates
Carol Schutz, Marge Sewell
MSP - Jim Wilson/Barbara Hagiwara
6. Nomination and Election of New Vestry Members for 3 year terms
Stevely Anderson, Marty Durrett, Anne Harris Smith
MSP - Jim Wilson/Carol Schutz
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Meeting Opens
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Call to Order: Sr. Warden Betty Malone @ 11:00 AM. -- Approval of Agenda*
Opening Prayer - the Rev. Fred Heard
Approval of Annual Meeting Minutes as amended (January 23, 2011)
Rector’s Address
This began with a “hold your breath” moment!
“---- next September, I will reach my 72nd Birthday. According to our Canons, that is the
official retirement age for Priests in the Episcopal Church....” (GASP!)
The silence in the parish hall was deafening.
After what seemed like a very long pause, Father Fred continued: “However, the Canons
also permit the Bishop to license a Priest to continue in ministry past that date for as long
as one wishes. Bishop Mary has asked me to remain as Rector at Saint Paul’s and I will do
so.”
YES! The sense of relief, joy and gratitude was palpable.
Father Fred continued his address, highlighting the following:
He has been appointed to a new three year term on the Commission on Ministry.
Thanks for the amazing efforts of St. Paul’s many volunteers.
A thankful recognition of Deacon Gay’s service in noting her retirement.
Thanks for Amanda Stimson’s efforts as Outreach Chair.
Noting the end of their (Lou Ann Carter, Carol Schutz & Marj Sewell) terms on Vestry,
thanks for their dedicated and thoughtful contributions.
Thanks for the efforts of Ann Cichowski and Jim Huchthausen for their collective
work as co-chairs for the Green Commission.
“Nice, fun, caring, super competent and very pastoral”; Betty Malone has agreed to
serve a second term as Senior Warden.
“A steady reassuring presence on our campus”; Dick De Lauer serves us well as Junior
Warden.
“Michelle Costa is easily the best Church Administrator I have ever known.” Wild applause broke out.
Thanks to Music Director Kate Hepworth, Choir Conductor Judy Olson, and the choir
for making a very positive addition to Sunday worship and special services.
Thanks to Joni Michel for again leading a successful stewardship campaign.
Thanks to Adair Heard for continuing her outstanding efforts on developing and
maintaining the web site.
Thanks to Lou Ann Carter and Van Jahnes-Smith for digging through files and boxes to
help bring a degree of order to church files with Michelle’s kind guidance and
support.
A Communications Commission will be named in the near future with a two-fold
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purpose: (1) review how St. Paul’s defines itself within the community of Cambria
(newspaper, radio, web page, etc.) and (2) its involvement (Pinedorado Parade,
Scarecrow Project, etc.) within the community.
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Future Church community projects under the guidance of Julian Crocker will include
Sanctuary and Parish Hall audio visual enhancements and a “Planning Fair” for
addressing the decisions all individuals face as they get older.
Through George Butterfield’s generosity and the diligent work of others, including Bar
bara Hagiwara and the Refurbishment Commission which she chaired, many wonderful
upgrades were completed to make St. Paul’s “one of the most campuses and facilities in
the Diocese of El Camino Real.”
The continuing efforts of many Parishioners are evident and are needed to continue to
maintain the Church campus. The development of a new master plan for the grounds
would be helpful to address the ongoing needs of our grounds and their enhancement.
Father Fred noted that we “must begin a conversation concerning our coffee hours.”
Each service and accompanying social hour fill an important need for our Parish and visitors. However, to continue vibrant social interaction and fellowship after each service,
volunteers are needed.
Thanks to the Men’s Group for taking the lead on ensuring that ushering activities are
staffed for all services.
Photos for the new directory will be taken February 24th & 25th. Our thanks to Marty
Durrett for taking the lead with this project.
“For a time God has led us to this amazing place called Saint Paul’s in Cambria. We
will water and nourish what God has given us. We will leave our footprints. Let it be
said of all of us that we did our best. We grew and we prospered in the Holy Spirit. Truly
Saint Paul’s in Cambria has left its mark on each of our hearts.”
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Senior Warden’s Report
Kind words of thanks and praise for:
Volunteer Angels - “You are the Church”
Michelle; Kate
Vestry
Dick DeLauer - with the heart of a man of service
Father Fred - the patient shepherd
Deacon Gay
Butterfield Trust
All involved in the campus refurbishment who donated countless hours of
effort
Frank & the Finance Committee
All Parishioners for the continuing support of St. Paul’s!!!!!!!
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Finance Report
- Note: 2011 & 2012 Comparative Analysis (Page 8 of 2011 Annual Report)
- Note: Proposed 2012 Budget with analysis
- Investments have served St. Paul’s well
- Projected 2012 deficit is $9,070.
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- History indicates Parishioners work constructively throughout the year
to reduce any projected deficit.
- Pledges are down about $4,000 from the prior year.
- Continued careful management of resources will be needed.
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Monetary Task Force
“The need for larger capital outlay / Facilities & Grounds”
Current Projects:
1. Upgrade audio/visual in Sanctuary and Parish Hall
2. Final Affairs Fair - systematic & planned ways to address:
Long term care; Estate planning
Funeral Planning; Wills & living trusts
Gift process
Confidential Emergency Information (Yellow Sheets)
Hospice Care; VA Benefits and more.
An event will be held March 4th to cover some of these topics.
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Stewardship Report
48 Pledging units = $113,500.
Saint Paul’s = Small BUT Mighty!
A special note of thanks to Joni for her efforts! This is her 10th year leading this activity.
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Outreach Fund/Committee
Thanks to Amanda Stimson for her leadership chairing this committee.
A. Nominations and Membership Changes - (See Action Item 3.)
B. The newly appointed chair (Alva Jahnes-Smith) accepted on behalf of the
Committee and St. Paul’s a $2,000 check from Oktoberfest presented by Barbara Marks.
Thank you, Oktoberfest volunteers!
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Diocese and Deanery
A. Diocesan Convention Report
- Diocesan Budget passed on 1st ballot.
- Redefined Clergy salaries with a 2% increase effective 01/01/2012.
- With understanding and compassion for others with allergies or other
sensitivities, Parishioners are voluntarily requested to refrain from
wearing fragrance
while attending Church services.
- Amanda & Fred Stimson recognized as Lay Couple of the year.
B. Delegates to 2012 Diocesan Convention - See Action Item 4.
C. Deanery Delegates - See Action Item 5.
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Nomination and Election of New Vestry
See Action Item 6.
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Questions/Comments from the Floor
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- Deacon Gay Blundell (Retired) noted with great pride the extent of St. Paul’s outreach
presence in the community.
- Heartfelt additional comments of thanks and praise for the extensive efforts of many in
the successful completion of the campus rehabilitation
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Adjournment - Annual Meeting Adjourned @ 11: 50 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Van Jahnes-Smith, Clerk
Please note: Immediately following the 2012 Annual Meeting, a brief Vestry Reorganizational
Meeting occurred. Minutes from that meeting are found below.
Vestry Reorganization Minutes
The meeting was called to order 11:50am, on January 22, 2012.
Action Items
1. Appointment of Betty Malone as Senior Warden
MSP Marty Durrett/Anne Harris Smith
2. Appointment of Dick De Lauer as Junior Warden
MSP - Marty Durrett/Stevely Anderson
3. Appointment of Van Jahnes-Smith as Clerk
MSP - Dick De Lauer/Jim Wilson
Vestry Retreat
The date and time of the retreat will be February 11th, 2012: 9 am-2:30 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:55am.
Respectfully submitted,
Van Jahnes-Smith, Clerk
Clerk
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Senior Warden’s Report
Betty Malone
It has been my privilege to serve as your Senior Warden this past year. We have received blessings and
heartache, joy and sorrow, tremendous gains and profound losses in 2012 – which means it was a year like
many others. Throughout the year the Vestry has worked to provide leadership & guidance to St. Paul’s,
and I thank each and every member for their time, thoughtful insight, and commitment to working on behalf
of our Parish Family. I would particularly like to thank those members leaving the Vestry - Dick De Lauer:
Jr. Warden extraordinaire for the countless hours he has spent on our property issues – no one has worked
harder or cared more than Dick, as he took every concern and issue to heart in keeping our campus beautiful
& functional. Jim Wilson: whose wise counsel and experience were so vital to the Vestry and especially to
me; and of course Frank Michel, who diligently works to keep our financial house in order as our Treasurer,
and who so graciously, has agreed to remain on the Vestry for another term. Frank’s patience in answering
questions and his insight into financial matters have been and will continue to be invaluable to the Vestry
and the Parish.
As the year began the Vestry established four goals: To continue to make St. Paul’s a known presence to
both residents & visitors; To maintain an ongoing commitment to our grounds restoration & maintenance;
To develop written Vestry policies & guidelines; and To develop & support Lay Eucharistic Ministers and
the Bayside Ministry. We have made progress in these areas, but there is work still to be done and we will
continue to focus on these important issues.
The Vestry has also supported our Food Ministry – this service of love, started many years ago by our own
Loren Allinder, and carried on today by Doug Spelts and his team, is a core principal which represents who
we are as the Family of St. Paul’s – “Feed my sheep” Jesus said, and we continue to heed that basic tenet of
our Christian duty.
For the coming year, the Vestry plans to make Outreach a priority – we are committed to this important
Ministry, and will pursue ways in which we can enhance our understanding & support of this program,
which exemplifies our call to Serve Christ by Loving Others.
We have undertaken a huge task this year in developing an A/V system which will carry our Parish
forward into the future. While we have not always been in agreement on this project as a Parish, I think we
would all agree of our need & desire to move forward in a positive manner to ensure the continuing vitality
of our beloved St. Paul’s. I am thankful to the Monetary Task Force for their time & energy and also for the
generous donors who have made this concept a reality.
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I see examples of service & love expressed every day here. From the Hospitality Team to the Grounds
Patrol, and from the Eucharistic Lay Ministers to the ECW Cookie Outreach, we are extended opportunities
to provide loving service to our Church Family & the outside world. I am grateful for those opportunities
and for the parishioners who so graciously give their time & energy in all of our ministries.
I would also like to acknowledge Fr. Fred for his love & care for all of us. During this past year, along with
many blessings, we have experienced grief & loss - and Fr. Fred’s gentle presence & assurance have been a
great comfort. I have appreciated his kindness & support during my time as Senior Warden – and I greatly
value his wisdom and insight.
I’ve been blessed to be a part of St. Paul’s for the past 11 years and 2013 will be my 7 th year of Vestry
service, thanks in great part to my friend & angel Anne Meyer, who has served as an inspiration for me
from the day we first met. Her latest words of wisdom to me were “You can’t always wait for the storm to
pass, sometimes you have to work in the rain!”, and I’ve taken her words to heart. My time as your Senior
Warden has been enlightening, inspirational and humbling – and I thank you for that opportunity.
I’ve seen incredible acts of faith, service & courage among our Parish. For those of you who sent
encouraging words my way, I am particularly grateful; as your support & love always reached me on those
days when I was feeling especially like Doubting Thomas’ twin sister Thomasina - - your kindness &
encouragement were great blessings to me. While I won’t be serving as your Senior Warden this coming
year, I look forward to completing my term on the Vestry and am committed to always keeping what is best
for St. Paul’s first and foremost in my mind & heart. As we travel this journey of faith and service together,
I am ever grateful to be with you as a member of the family of St. Paul’s.
Thank You.
2012 Vestry: Betty Malone, Senior Warden; Dick DeLauer, Junior Warden; Van Jahnes-Smith, Clerk;
Stevely Anderson, Marty Durrett, Jim Huchthausen, Frank Michel, Anne Harris Smith and Jim Wilson.
2012 Treasurer : Frank Michel; Co-Treasurers: Lou Ann Carter, Phyllis Golowka and Louise Windisch
Bishop Mary
blesses the new
garden benches
in the St. Paul’s
Labyrinth-Quiet
Garden during
her June 2012
visit.
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2013 Parish Budget
INCOME
Plate
Pledges
Other Income
Total Income:
3,000
110,000
7,400
$120,400.
EXPENSES
Fair Share
11,500
Canterbury Club
100
Advertising
2,300
Personnel
92,470
Altar Guild
1,600
Facility
3,100
Office
7,750
Utilities
5,145
Property Tax
700
Hospitality-Stewardship
900
Church Insurance
3,710
Total Expenses:
129,275
Vestry members Jim Huchthausen, Marty Durrett
and Stevely Anderson discuss Vestry’s vision and
goals at their retreat in February 2012.
Stewardship Campaign
for the 2013 Year
Number of Pledges Received: 53
Total Amount Pledged: $ 110,000
Many thanks to all who pledged.
Additional thanks to
INCOME/EXPENSE
DIFFERENCE
($ -8,875.)
Joni Michel
Stewardship Chair
For your time & effort in chairing our
Annual Pledging Program &
Stewardship Socials.
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Audio-Visual Upgrade Project
Julian Crocker
PURPOSES- OBJECTVES
1. To provide additional space for our congregation/guests to view and hear services when sanctuary
is at capacity. Examples are special services during the church year such as Easter and Christmas,
or services such as funerals, memorials or weddings that exceed the capacity of the sanctuary.
Another use is by individuals or small groups who may not be able to attend the service in the
Sanctuary. Examples are young children or elderly/disabled parishioners.
2. To provide upgraded sound in the sanctuary so that all worshipers can hear all portions of the
service.
3. To provide capability to video/audio record services in order to store and to post on our website for
later use on demand.
4. To provide capability to host educational/informational presentations for the congregation/guests
that are available on-line or from recordings in the Parish Hall and/or Library on a large screen
TV.
MAIN COMPONENTS
1. Improved Audio for Sanctuary. This is the upgraded amplifying unit for the sound system in the
Sanctuary. Two wireless headset microphones and one podium mounted microphone are
included. The control can be simply turned on and off (no-operator). The new system also
includes a Hearing Loop System. This component assists listening for those with “T-coils” in
hearing aids for assistance with telephone sound. A wire is installed under the floor and around
the Sanctuary. This allows for a direct wireless connection with T-coil hearing aids to enhance
hearing. Also included are 4 wireless headphones for use by those who do not have a T-coil
hearing aid.
2. Video System. This is the video camera, controller, cables and connections, DVD recorder and
high definition TV sets in the Parish Hall and Library. The camera will be mounted in the
Sanctuary and can be pre-set or remotely controlled if desired. This provides the video/audio
transmission from the Sanctuary to the Parish Hall and the Library.
COST.
The total cost including tax is $16,550
VENDOR.
A-Town Audio Video (Atascadero)
FUNDING.
$2,676 – “Elegant Evening” Event
$5,114 – Vestry Allocation (Butterfield-Stark estates, memorials, previous
fundraisers, etc.). Not from annual operating budget.
$5110 – Donations (earlier)
$3500 – Donation (recent)
$16,400
The recommendation of the Monetary Resources Task Force was to purchase above components to meet the
objectives. The Vestry concurred with this recommendation.
SITE VISITS.
Julian has visited two sites where components of our proposed AV system are in use. The same vendor that
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we are using also installed the equipment at both sites. The two sites visited were the First Presbyterian
Church in San Luis Obispo and the Atascadero Bible Church in Atascadero. Both visits confirmed the quality
of the components we are considering as well as the expertise of the vendor.
TIMELINE. Goal is to have the upgraded AV system installed during the Lenten season.
Julian Crocker, Chairperson
Audio Visual Upgrade Project
Thirty-Second Annual Diocesan Convention
Marty Durrett
The Convention was held at the Steinbeck Institute of Art and Culture in Salinas. It was a
wonderful facility for hosting a very large meeting and for a separate display area in the foyer
featuring twenty or so diocesan programs such as scholarships for Western Tanganyika (our
sister diocese), disaster preparedness---we are WAY ahead of most churches in this planning!—
EFM, etc. I visited all the displays to get a feel for what makes the people in our diocese so
effective.
Three Resolutions were passed:
 Each deanery shall meet at least
 The 2012 Convention of the
semi-annually.
Diocese calls on congregations and parishioners to
consider ways they can join the call from General Convention 2012 “to focus our
hearts and the mission of our congregations and dioceses on reducing poverty and
increasing economic and racial justice.”
 That St. Philip the Apostle Episcopal Church, Scotts Valley, CA be admitted with
parish status into union with the Convention of the Diocese of El Camino Real.
The 2013 Diocesan Operating Budget of $270,000.00 was passed.
Three parishioners from Holy Child and three from St. Joseph’s in the San Jose area gave a
presentation of the year-long (so far) coming together of the two parishes. The former is largely
Filipino, the latter is not. They had truly come to love and respect the members of each
congregation and will be combining into one parish soon.
During Bishop Mary’s address she showed slides of various parishes throughout the diocese,
seeming to linger on the one showing our labyrinth and Quiet Garden. What a treat!
-Marty Durrett, Delegate
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Junior Warden’s Report
Dick DeLauer
Last year our church continued hosting CARES, Senior Nutrition, the Caregivers Support and
Grief Support Groups, County Senior Health Screening, Alcoholic Anonymous and Al-Anon on
our campus. Soon, a Women’s A.A. group will also begin meeting in our facility.
For the most part, it was a quiet year. Memorial plates were installed on benches which were
then blessed by Bishop Mary in June. Windows were washed, periodic maintenance performed,
and some planning of a better audio visual system occurred.
Gifts in 2012 from various parishioners both known and anonymous, toward the upkeep of our
grounds, helped pay for the services of a landscape maintenance professional. Barbara Hagiwara
continues to do an outstanding job overseeing the grounds maintenance. She also coordinated the
making of a new shingle-style sign that now directs visitors to various points on campus.
As my term comes to a close, I wish to thank everyone for their support, cooperation and
enthusiasm as I went about my duties. Thanks also to my various project team members:
Barbara Hagiwara, Joni Michel, Sue Johnson, John Helps, Van Jahnes-Smith, Doug Spelts, Jeff
Rodriguez and Michelle Costa. I trust you will support my replacement as wholeheartedly.
Heartfelt thanks as well to all of those who ministered to me during that evil, life-threatening
illness of mine earlier this year and for how so many of you stepped in to keep the campus
facilities running smoothly in my absence. It was an honor to serve as your Junior Warden these
past two years.
Marg. Davy, Sally Reilly Barbara Hagiwara (in hat) and
Linda Turner tackle the jungle of overgrown shrubs during
May’s grounds clean-up effort.
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A new sign, designed by Barbara Hagiwara,
now directs visitors around campus.
Annual Outreach Report
Alva Jahnes-Smith
The Outreach Committee continued the excellent organizational work begun in 2011 by Amanda
Stimson. New member Barbara Dallmann joined the Committee, and the other members
continued their service from the prior year. We broke some new ground by a “virtual” first
meeting of the year, followed by two meetings in July and a fourth meeting in November.
Our Committee was blessed to have $3,500 available for distribution in calendar year 2012.
Within that amount, a total of $2,000 was gifted to the Committee as a result of a successful
Oktoberfest in 2011 for distribution locally, and the funds were allocated as follows:
Cambria Anonymous Neighbors (CAN)
Motion Academy of Dance
Singing Hands Choir
Friends of the Library
Cambria Connection
Food Bank Coalition
Senior Nutrition, Cambria
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
$200.00
In July, the Committee voted to make the following additional distributions:
Assistance League’s “Operation School Bell”
(specifically for Cambria school children) $500.00
Cambria Connection
$300.00
The final distribution for the year (below) was approved at our meeting in November and has
been completed. Stevely Anderson attended this meeting as our Vestry liaison by invitation.
Direct Relief International
on behalf of victims of Hurricane Sandy
$700.00
Direct Relief provides 100% of donated funds to assist individuals and families, and operates
without an administrative overhead.
TOTAL 2012 DISTRIBUTIONS
$3500.00
In addition to the above activities, the Committee discussed and approved a new application
form for use by individuals and organizations to request funds. We also considered and
authorized the distribution of “coin cups” to members of the Parish. The cups are designed to
foster daily mindfulness that many among us are hungry, as well as the blessings of food we
enjoy. Proceeds from the coin cups will be gathered and blessed on “Outreach Sunday”,
February 3, 2013.
According to St. Paul’s Treasurer Frank Michel, the value of the fund principal has risen to
roughly $43,000. Approximately $1700 will be available for distribution in 2013, and we are
advised that additional funds resulting from the 2012 Oktoberfest proceeds are forthcoming.
Thank you, Frank!
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Lastly, sincere appreciation goes out to my wise and thoughtful fellow Outreach Committee
members whose participation, ideas, and support provided the framework for a successful year. I
am blessed and honored to know each of you, and to serve with you.
Respectfully submitted,
Alva Jahnes-Smith
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN (ECW)
2012 was another busy and rewarding year for the dedicated women who make up our ECW
group. Lots of work went into our bi-annual Mother’s Day Mitford Tea and Boutique which was
a big success and raised $6,000.00. We had a smaller rummage sale than in the past, holding the
sale at a member’s home, which brought in $1,346.00. In November we donated to the charities
listed below:
Episcopal Relief & Development Fund:
$1,000.00 (Hurricane Sandy)
500.00 (Mosquito Netting, Africa)
500.00 (Haiti Relief)
Heifer International (Women’s Program)
300.00 (Women’s Program)
Direct Relief International (Women’s Health) 700.00 (Women’s Health)
Breast Cancer Angels (L.A.)
800.00
Barbara Miller (School for Deacons)
500.00
ECHO (SLO Homeless Organization)
500.00
Canterbury Club (Cal Poly)
100.00
Cambria Community Council
200.00
Cambria Senior Nutrition
300.00
Community Action Partnership-SLO Co.
800.00
Camp Ocean Pines Youth Program
300.00
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Total
$6,500.00
The ECW’s biennial Mitford Tea fundraiser
in May was a huge success.
Once again, ECW coordinated the annual United Thank Offering campaign. We also continued
our tradition of delivering homemade cookies to many households during the Christmas season.
Officers in 2012 were: Carol Schutz, President., Helen Allinder, Vice President, Linda Turner,
Secretary and Joni Michel, Treasurer.
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Oktoberfest 2012
Don Dallmann
Once again St. Paul’s pulled its weight and then some at this year’s Oktoberfest. We are well
represented on the Steering Committee by Barbara Marks, whose computer layout and design
skills and her willingness to help out in any way are exceedingly valuable; Doug Spelts, this
year’s Entertainment Chair, who put together a great program; Bud Hankins, volunteer CoCoordinator, and the undersigned. In addition, Barbara Dallmann, worked her usual magic as
Decorations Chair, and her team again transformed the Vets’ Hall into an authentic-feeling
Bavarian beer hall. As usual we provided our share (and more?) of the volunteers who make
Oktoberfest work so smoothly. Well done, St. Paul’s!
When the final accounting was completed, St. Paul’s received around $1,800 to distribute to
local charities.
Barbara Marks of the 2012 Oktoberfest Committee
presents a check for $1,800.00 to Outreach Chair
Alva Jahnes-Smith.
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Altar Guild Report 2012
- Barbara Marks, Directress-
Members of the Altar Guild prepare the church and altar for services and care for the
vestments, linens, communion vessels, candles, and flowers. Currently our members are Helen
Allinder, Lou Ann Carter, Miyo Inouye, Thelma Huchthausen, Sue Johnson, Betty Malone, Sally
Reilly, Marj Sewell, Dick De Lauer, and Barbara Marks. Kay Fenn is in training. Jeanne
Gerhardt has retired, but will continue making palm crosses.
We meet at 9:30 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. At that time, members sign up
to work in teams of two for each Sunday or special day. New members in training assist the
teams until they feel confident to sign up for a service. New members are gladly accepted. We
have a very cooperative group—especially when there are five Sundays and extra holidays in a
month.
With proceeds from the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, the Men’s Group gave a generous
donation for the purchase of altar linens. In 2012, Sunday flowers were supplied by twenty-nine
parishioners. Christmas and Easter flowers were sponsored by an average of 16 households. Last
year we prepared for 106 Sunday or holiday services, and three memorial services.
Grief Support Group
Don Dallmann, Facilitator 2012
St. Paul's again provided a valuable ministry to our community this year by offering a Grief
Support Group to anyone needing it. The group now meets twice a month, on the first and third
Tuesdays, at 10:00 a.m. on campus. During that time 15 people have participated at least once.
An average of 8 – 9 participate in each meeting.
This year we added a social event to enjoy the countryside: a pot-luck lunch in the beautiful
Templeton hills in November.
We take seriously the commitment to respect each other’s confidence. We operate with the
understanding that grieving is a natural, healthy process and that there is no right way or wrong
way to grieve, nor is there any time-table for grieving. Rather, we all grieve in our own way and
at our own pace.
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Parish Administrator’s 2012 Report
Michelle Costa, Parish Administrator
The year 2012 took us from paper to cyberspace. We began weekly “e-updates” to advise
parishioners of time sensitive matters like deadlines and deaths, as well as converting to an
online newsletter format. This communication method has reduced the number of crisis phone
call inquiries, as well as reducing the expense associated with the printing and mailing of over
150 copies of monthly or bi-monthly newsletters. For those without internet access, printed
copies of our weekly updates and newsletters can be found posted on the Parish Hall bulletin
board or provided upon request.
Remarkably, Bea Balint, my primary volunteer, continues to serve our parish through her
weekly folding or assembling of bulletins, newsletters and other documents, from Atascadero
where she currently resides. A special thank you to her and to my other office volunteers this
past year: Lou Ann Carter (proofreader and office relief) Barbara Marks (bulletins) , Marg.
Davy (bulletins and children’s craft), Carol Schutz (10:30 am volunteer coordinator) and Adair
Heard (webmaster). There is still a need, however, for an office volunteer who, in a crisis, can
provide some basic computer support to the administrator. This became very apparent recently
when, during the 2 months in which I was splitting my time between San Jose and Cambria to
care for my sister, it became a huge challenge to keep the bulletins going. It weighed heavily on
me that I might not be able to complete all of the church’s time sensitive assignments, though in
the end, we managed. We may not be so lucky next time, so, for anyone who might be interested
in supporting the office, I would be willing to train you in our basic computer publishing
program this spring. If I can learn it, anyone can! Think about volunteering!
Church Records
In Memory of Our Beloved Parishioners
Carol Ford • Arnold Hagiwara • The Rev. Don Lewis
Ted Inouye • Dr. Vernon Maino
Celebrating the Baptism of
Everleigh Anastasia Crocker
The web version of the 2012 Annual Report has been edited for photos only. For the complete booklet, please
contact the Parish Administrator: stpauls@stpaulscambria.org or by phone: 805.927-3239
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