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Nominating Committee Report January 23, 2015 Dear Fellow Members: Enclosed is the Nominating Committee Report for the 2015 Diocesan Convention. The nominees for each office in each category have been listed in random order and will appear in the same order on the convention ballot. Many thanks to the following individuals who served on the Nominating Committee this year: NAME CONVOCATION The Rev. Terry L. Martin Atlantic Mr. Joseph Leddy Atlantic The Rev. J. Matthew Tucker Burlington Mr. Ezell Jackson, Jr. Burlington The Rev. Margaret Sterchi Camden Mr. Paul Wolfgang Camden The Rev. Jeffrey Roy Monmouth Ms. Elizabeth Papp Monmouth The Rev. Gina Walsh-Minor Northern Mr. Arthur G. Pedersen, II Northern The Rev. Amy S. Cornell Trenton Ms. Michelle Leblanc Trenton The Rev. Philip B. Carr-Jones Watchung Ms. Joan Seigle Watchung The Rev. Frank S. St. Amour, III Woodbury Vacant Woodbury Special thanks to the many candidates who indicated their willingness to serve and to those who placed them in nomination. Canon 5 provides for independently submitted nominations to be submitted to the Secretary of the Convention. Deadline for such nominations is 45 days prior to the convention. Since all nominations may also be submitted from the floor at convention, I encourage those nominations be made in that fashion. Nominations from the floor must be presented at a microphone and a properly filled-out Nominating Slip (provided by the Secretary of Convention) immediately submitted to the Secretary before further nominations are made (see Rules of Order V). Respectfully,

Jeffrey Roy The Rev. Jeffrey Roy, Chair Electronically stamped to expedite mailing

Nominating Committee Report to the 231st Convention of the Diocese of New Jersey

PLEASE NOTE: 1. Names with asterisks were put in nomination by the Nominating Committee and received by January 1. 2. Names without an asterisk were received between January 2 and 13, 2015. 3. Names received after January 13 must be nominated from the convention floor on the prescribed form

provided by the Secretary of Convention at convention.

A. Standing Committee (Vote by Orders) 1 Clergy Member, 4-year term

1 Clergy Member, 1 yr. unexpired term

*The Rev. Brian K. Burgess – Christ Church, Woodbury

Fr. Burgess, now in his tenth year as rector of Christ Church, Woodbury, has been called serve on Standing Committee twice in response to resignations. He served as dean of his three-county convocation; was elected to the Standing Commission on Clerical Compensation; and has served on Diocesan Council. Fr. Burgess was elected to the Board of Trustees at Sewanee and holds the clerical seat on the Bioethics Committee for Inspira Medical Center in Woodbury.

*The Rev. Dr. Gina Walsh-Minor – Trinity Church, Cranford With a solid corporate background and education in Human Resources and Organizational Development, Mother Minor is Rector Trinity Cranford. She serves as

consultant with the Diocese for Transitions Ministry, Mutual Ministry Review, Conflict Resolution and Strategic Planning. She has been a member of Diocesan Council, Finance and Budgeting, Board of Missions, Nominating Community, Clergy Compensation (Chair), and Trial Court

*The Rev. Valerie Balling – St. Barnabas’ Church, Monmouth Junction

Valerie grew up in the Diocese and was ordained in 2005. Since 2011, she has served as Rector of St. Barnabas, Monmouth Junction. During her ministry, she has been elected to Diocesan Council, Standing Commission on Clerical Compensation and as Deputy to General Convention in 2010 and 2015. She has also served on the Liturgical Commission and Youth Council. She would like the opportunity to share her perspective and ideas on Standing Committee.

B. Standing Committee (Vote by Orders) 1 Lay Member, 4-year term

*Karen F. Moore – Grace Church, Plainfield

Karen Oliver Moore is a vice president, Global Communications, at Prudential. She and her husband, Deacon Theodore Moore, attend Grace Church in Plainfield, where she is senior warden, president of the Women of Grace, chair of the Fundraising and the Communications committees, a chalice bearer and lector. Moore teaches African American literature Rutgers University-Newark. She has a BA from Howard University and an MA from Rutgers University. She is vice board chair for Women’s eNews.

C. Diocesan Council 3 Clergy Members, 3-year terms

*The Rev. Terry Martin – St. Stephen’s Church, Waretown

Terry has previously served the Diocese of New Jersey as a member of Diocesan Council and Standing Committee. He is currently chair of the Resolutions Committee. He served as Interim Rector for St. Mary's, Point Pleasant Beach and Vicar of Holy Spirit, Tuckerton before becoming rector of St. Stephen's, Waretown in 2010.

*The Rev. Kristen Claire Foley – St. James Church, Edison

Reverend Foley is Vicar-in-Charge serving the faithful people of St. James, Edison. Kristen is a new priest ordained in 2013, but she is a frequent participant in Diocesan activities, especially Ministry Institute events, even before her reception in the Episcopal Church in 2008. By serving on the Diocesan Council, she hopes to facilitate ever-deeper connections between the Diocese of New Jersey and individual congregations.

*The Rev. Dr. Francis A. Hubbard – St. Mark’s Church, Plainfield

Fr. Hubbard has 30 years of parish experience in our diocese as a Vicar, a Rector and an Interim. He serves as Chair of Episcopal Relief and Development's 75th anniversary in our diocese, as Chair of the Loan and Grant Committee and is a member of the Anti-Racism Team and of the Order of St. Luke (healing ministry). He has served on Diocesan Council, Finance and Budget, and Clergy Compensation, as an alternate deputy to the 2012 General Convention.

D. Diocesan Council 3 Lay Members, 3-year terms

*Kathleen O’Hagan – St. Mark and All Saints Church, Galloway

Kathleen is presently filling an unexpired term on Council. Previous Council membership included Fair Share Campaigns and the MDG sub-committee. Kathleen also co-chaired the Task Force on the Diocesan Restructure. She co-chairs the MDG Grants Program and serves on the MDG Taskforce. A CPG/CREDO Faculty member, Kathleen retired from the telecom industry. She holds an M.A. from Fairleigh Dickinson and a B.S. from Montclair State.

*Rosa Pena – St. Andrew’s Church, Camden

Rosa was born in the Dominican Republic, has two children and five grandchildren. Her career started in the garment industry then as a food market owner and worked in healthcare caring for hospice patients. Rosa is a member of Saint Andrew’s, Camden, and served on the vestry, as treasurer, Eucharist Minster, Election Committee, and head of the food pantry. Currently, member of the ECW, Hispanic Commission, Ministry for Older Adults, and Deputy to the Convention.

*Carole A. Forsythe – Christ Church, New Brunswick

I am a member of Christ Church, New Brunswick and currently serve on the Vestry and am the Finance Chair. I have held other positions at the church, including Property Chair, Treasurer and Rector’s Warden. At the Diocesan level, I served on the Episcopal Election Committee and am currently a member of the Audit Committee. I am also a member of the Loans and Grants Committee and the Companion Diocese Committee. I have recently retired.

*Martin F. Nelson – St. Matthew’s Church, Pennington

Marty is a lifelong Episcopalian. He served on the vestry and was warden at St. Luke’s, Ewing; served on the vestry of St. Matthew’s, Pennington where he currently is in the choir, a lay read, chalice bearer, treasurer of the Parish Life Guild and a member of the finance committee. He served on the Diocesan Clergy Compensation Commission for 12 years and was chair for several years and a past member of the Trial Court.

*Kenneth Seda – All Saints’ Church, Lakewood

As Senior Warden, I’ve had the great opportunity to work with our Priest in Charge, Father Bert Draesel and our diversified Vestry, in growing and establishing existing and new ministries. We currently have a Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry, Shelter for the Homeless, Thrift Store and a vibrant Hispanic Ministry. Being fully bilingual and bicultural English/Spanish, I will be able be a bridge between the Senior and Hispanic members of our Diocese.

*Barbara Bach – St. Paul’s Church, Westfield

Barbie has served on Standing Committee and Diocesan Council in the past; has supported the Anti-Racism Commission as member, treasurer, secretary, advisor, and is a trained workshop facilitator for the Anti-Racism Team. Retired from working as a geologist/environmental scientist, she serves on the diocesan Environmental Commission. At St. Paul’s, Barbie has been Lay Eucharist Minister, vestry member, convention delegate, convocation delegate, Sunday School teacher, Outreach chairperson, musician, gardener, bookgroup leader, soup kitchen volunteer, more.

*Carolann Nicholas – St. Augustine’s Church, Asbury Park

Carolann Nicholas and her family are lifelong members of St. Augustine's Asbury Park and are dedicated to its long-term ministry. She serves as Vestry Member and Co-chair of the New Vision Committee - a church revitalization program. She spearheads the Welcoming program and served on Capital Campaign and Search Committees. She does outreach through civic organization memberships. Professionally she is a Realtor

and Financial Consultant.

E. Cathedral Chapter 1 Clergy Member, 3-year term

*The Rev. Mark H. Chattin – Holy Trinity Church, Collingswood

A lifelong member of the diocese, this candidate has served in many different areas of diocesan life, including the Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, Dean of the Camden and Watchung Convocations, Deputy to Provincial Synod, Alternate Deputy to General Convention, and on the Acolyte Festival and Van Duzer Scholarship Committees. He has a special interest in the continuing ministry of the Cathedral as it was his family church for many years.

F. Cathedral Chapter 2 Lay Members, 3-year terms

Additional names can be nominated from the convention floor on the prescribed form provided by the Secretary of Convention at convention.

*Michelle Leblanc – St. Luke’s Church, Ewing

I am involved in Church Choir, Food and Fellowship, and Alter Guild ministries. My years as a member of St. Luke's Vestry and an employee of New Jersey's Office of Legislative Services, I feel, makes me qualified to become a member of Cathedral Chapter. I would be honored to serve in this capacity.

G. Standing Commission on Clerical Compensation 2 Clergy Members, 3-year terms

*The Rev. Dr. Gina Walsh-Minor – Trinity Church, Cranford With a solid corporate background and education in Human Resources and

Organizational Development, Mother Minor is Rector Trinity Cranford. She serves as consultant with the Diocese for Transitions Ministry, Mutual Ministry Review, Conflict Resolution and Strategic Planning. She has been a member of Diocesan Council, Finance and Budgeting, Board of Missions, Nominating Community, Clergy Compensation (Chair), and Trial Court (Presiding Judge).

*The Rev. Valerie L. Balling – St. Barnabas’ Church, Monmouth Junction

`Valerie grew up in the Diocese and was ordained in 2005. Since 2011, she has served as Rector of St. Barnabas, Monmouth Junction. During her ministry, she has been elected to Diocesan Council, Standing Commission on Clerical Compensation and as Deputy to General Convention in 2010 and 2015. She has also served on the Liturgical Commission and Youth Council. She would like the opportunity to share her perspective and ideas on Standing Committee.

H. Standing Commission on Clerical Compensation 2 Lay Members, 3-year terms

*Talbot B. Kramer, Esq. – St. Thomas’ Church, Glassboro Tal Kramer is a devout and dedicated Episcopalian, who devotes many hours to the

church as vestry member, Sunday School teacher, and singer. He has been a senior member at a prior parish, and currently serves as junior warden. He has an interest in clergy compensation and how it impacts congregations and clergy. As a small business owner and attorney, he would bring a valuable viewpoint and experience to the committee.

*Darrell Vigh – Christ Church, Bordentown

Darrell Vigh, a member of Christ Church, Bordentown, has been a vestry member for six years, the Financial and Stewardship chair, the vestry liaison to the Administrative Office and Treasurer, and has championed an online giving process. As Stewardship Chair, Darrell instituted a pledge program via email to keep down paper and administrative costs. Recently retired from a 40 year banking career, she is devoting her time to her family and her church.

I. Standing Committee on Constitution and Canons 1 Member, 3-year term

Clergy or Lay

*Paul A. De Sarno, Esq. – Holy Trinity Church, South River Currently a member of the committee, my term is expiring and I desire to continue my service to the Diocese if the convention will allow. I am an attorney in private practice in New Jersey for 30 years.

J. Trustees of Diocesan Trust Funds 1 Lay Trustee, 5-year term

*Morris Anderson – Christ the King Church, Willingboro I have been active in our parish since 1991 and have served numerous terms on the vestry, as president of our men’s organization, and am currently senior warden. I was part of the leadership team that oversaw our reinstatement from mission to full parish status in 2009. I’ve served on Diocesan Council and Audit Committee. I am retired from corporate life where I was a manager/director in several fortune 500 companies and have an MBA from Syracuse University.

*Cheryl D. Browne – St. Augustine’s Church, Atlantic City

Cheryl D. Browne is a member of St Augustine's Episcopal Church she is the first female Junior Warden. Ms. Browne is presently Secretary to Convention, Standing Committee, Diocesan Finance and Budget, Interfaith Community Member and the Instructor of an 8 year community Outreach program teaching computer literacy. She has received the 2013 Humanitarian Award for her work in the community and recipient of the Meritorious Award from NJCUL.

K. Finance and Budget Committee 3 Members, Clergy or Lay, 3-year terms

*The Rev. Justin A. Falciani – Christ Church, Somers Point The Rev. Justin Falciani is the rector of Christ Church, Somers Point. He has served on

Diocesan Council from 2011 to 2014 and currently is a member of the Ethics Board at Bacharach Rehabilitation Center in Galloway, Twp.

*Charles Thorne – Holy Trinity Church, Wenonah Charles has been a member of Holy Trinity Church in Wenonah for fifteen years, and he has been the Assistant Treasurer for over ten of those years. He has served on the Finance Committee of four different churches. He is currently employed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of a not-for-profit nursing home system in Philadelphia, and has served as the interim or permanent CFO of five other not-for- profit organizations as well.

*Canon Charles H. Perfater – Trinity Cathedral, Trenton Chuck currently serves on the Standing Committee, Finance and Budget Committee, and the Audit Committee. He recently rotated off as Chair, Stewardship Commission. Chuck will serve for the sixth time as Deputy to General Convention in 2015 where he serves on the Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance. He has a lengthy record of leadership as a lifelong member of Trinity Cathedral. Chuck is the Executive Coordinator of Province II of the Episcopal Church.

*Cheryl D. Browne – St. Augustine’s Church, Atlantic City Cheryl D. Browne is a member of St Augustine's Episcopal Church she is the first female Junior Warden. Ms. Browne is presently Secretary to Convention, Standing Committee, Diocesan Finance and Budget, Interfaith Community Member and the Instructor of an 8 year community Outreach program teaching computer literacy. She has received the 2013 Humanitarian Award for her work in the community and recipient of the Meritorious Award from NJCUL.

L. Diocesan Investment Trust 1 Member, Clergy or Lay, 4-year term

Names can be nominated from the convention floor on the prescribed form provided by the Secretary of Convention at convention.

M. Audit Committee 2 Members, Clergy or Lay, 3-year terms

*Kevin Margiatto – St. Matthew’s Church, Pennington The Nominee is a CPA and has over 20 years experience in auditing and advising non

profit organizations.

*Edmund A. Abramovitz – St. David’s Church, Cranbury I am completing one full 3-year term on the Audit Committee, where I have recently

been taking the lead on behalf of the Committee on using the Diocese website to provide support on congregational audits. At my home parish of Cranbury St. David's, I have previously served as member of Vestry, and also served two terms as Senior Warden, as Chair of the Memorial Garden Committee, and member of the Endowment Committee.

N. Disciplinary Board 4 Clergy Members, 3-year terms

1 year as a member, 2 years as alternate

Names can be nominated from the convention floor on the prescribed form provided by the Secretary of Convention at convention.

*The Rev. Dr. Gina Walsh-Minor – Trinity Church, Cranford With a solid corporate background and education in Human Resources and

Organizational Development, Mother Minor is Rector of Trinity Cranford. She serves as a consultant with the Diocese for Transitions Ministry, Mutual Ministry Review, Conflict Resolution and Strategic Planning. She has been a member of Diocesan Council, Finance and Budgeting, Board of Missions, Nominating Committee, Clergy Compensation (Chair), and Trial Court (Presiding Judge).

*The Rev. Justin A. Falciani – Christ Church, Somers Point

Fr. Justin Falciani, Rector of Christ Church Somers Point, can lend his steady and fair outlook to the Disciplinary Board. His background in law, academia, and his years as a rector make him a perfect fit.

O. Disciplinary Board 3 Lay Members, 3-year terms

1 year as a member, 2 years as alternate

*Cheryl D. Browne – St. Augustine’s Church, Atlantic City

Cheryl D. Browne is a member of St Augustine's Episcopal Church she is the first female Junior Warden. Ms. Browne is presently Secretary to Convention, Standing Committee, Diocesan Finance and Budget, Interfaith Community Member and the Instructor of an 8 year community Outreach program teaching computer literacy. She has received the 2013 Humanitarian Award for her work in the community and recipient of the Meritorious Award from NJCUL.

*Grant Brown – St. Peter’s Church, Perth Amboy

As a former Special Agent/Criminal Investigator with the US Treasury Department, and an Investigator in the private sector, I have had 29 years experience in conducting investigations. In addition to conducting investigations, I was required to determine if in fact a crime had been committed, and participating in trial preparation for the US Attorney's Office. Trial preparation involved testifying in court, as well as organizing the evidence and the witnesses.

* Edgar Kim Byham – Trinity Church, Asbury Park Kim is a retired lawyer who has been active in the Church at all levels, having served as

a warden, Standing Committee president, member of the TEC’s Executive Council, and currently chair of TEC’s Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility. He chaired Trinity, Asbury Park’s recent Self-Study Team. Kim has represented clergy on a pro-bono basis in disciplinary proceedings in several dioceses (not New Jersey) and is familiar with the canonical requirements.

P. Intake Officer 1 Member, Clergy or Lay, 1-year term

*The Rev. Canon Joan E. Fleming – St. Luke’s Church, Ewing

Rector Emerita of Christ Church, New Brunswick, Joan has been retired for ten years but remains active in the Diocese as a supply priest. Ordained in 1986, she was a Deputy to General Convention in 2006 and 2009, and during her 20 years in parish ministry served on Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, and Advisory Board of the Episcopal Chaplaincy to Princeton and Rutgers, and co-Chaired the Anti-Racism Commission..

Q. Church Attorney 1 Lay Member, 1-year term

*Steven J. Lewis, Esq. – Christ Church, Woodbury

Mr. Lewis is currently the incumbent Church Attorney having served in this capacity for the past seven years. He is a life-long member of Christ Church, where he serves as acolyte master and on behalf of the Budget Planning Committee. Steve has been admitted to the bars of New Jersey and Pennsylvania and has been a practicing trial attorney since 1985. Steve’s family remains regular in their Communion and generous in their support of mission.

R. Treasurer 1 Clergy or Lay, 1-year term

*James H. Bathurst – Christ Church, Woodbury

I have served as Diocesan Treasurer for four years, and previously on Diocesan Council. I served as Warden, Vestryman, Chalice Bearer, lay reader, usher, and chair of the 150th Anniversary Committee. I am a former Superintendent of Schools and an educator in NJ for 37 years. I have been privileged to work with some very dedicated people in this diocese and look forward to providing the best possible assistance to our Bishop and our Diocese.

Additional names can be nominated from the convention floor on the prescribed form provided by the Secretary of Convention at convention.