Why Bob Andrew for Vestry? TEN Reasons!

1. Concern about stewardship of the church’s physical assets
Neglect of the former Rectory,  crumbling exterior concrete

2. Ideas to maximize the efficient use of buildings by all ages
Make better use of the Rectory & rooms off the Parish Hall
Move youth programs such as Scouts to non-ground levels

3. Practical means to minimize our HVAC energy consumption
Smarter thermostats: weekly set times and two-hour manual

4. Revamp church e-mail system plus “opt-in” mass-mail tools
Present clearsail.net system is archaic and lacks good support
Paying separately for e-mail we can get for free with website!

5. Switch web hosting from ‘ChurchSquare’ to ACS Technologies
Better control over website design, layout, links & interactivity
Integrates with ‘ACS Episcopal’ used to manage our accounting

6. Experience in being on Vestries and in being a Junior Warden
Redeemer in the 1970s, New Zealand in 1980s, DC early 2000s

7. Experience with Major Capital Projects in Church Programs
Eastwood Clinic, Giddings Ranch, and Lantrip Playground
Montessori (1980s) & Church Offices (2007) at Redeemer
$400,000 new wing at St. Mary’s in New Plymouth, N.Z.
$250,000 handicap access and homeless facilities in DC

8. Encouraging Time & Talents as a Complement to Tithing
Self-registering all members of all ages with a place to serve

9. Bringing Business Experience to the Business of the Church
Experience in consulting, design, construction and education

10. Concern for Stewardship of the Resources of our Earth
Professional work in Environment, Safety, Occupation Health