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STAFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Pastoral Associate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Music Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Children’s Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Youth Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SESSION STATISTICS AND MEETING MINUTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Session Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Meeting Minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SESSION COMMITTEES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adult Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Buildings & Grounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Congregational Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Investment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Worship & Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Nominating Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Special Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Stewardship Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
BOARDS AND GROUPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Boy Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Presbyterian Men. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Women of Wasatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ALL FINANCIAL REPORTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Operating Income and Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Summary of All Income, Revenue and Transfers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Statement of Financial Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Mission Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Preschool Financial Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Women of Wasatch Treasurer’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3Pastor, Head of Staff Report
Another excellent year for WPC. We’ve received 21 new members this year – and every one of them/you I am so
grateful for. I also want to repeat my personal gratitude to you for my vital and revitalizing sabbatical this past summer.
I had a wonderful month on the Oregon coast and then spent 10 days in August with a wonderful friend, Roger Benson,
age 83 (resident of the Midlands of England) who died two months after my visit. I can’t tell you how good it feels to
have spent such quality time with him in his last days. Thank you, Andrew and Luana, and Rev. Catherine Putnam
Netto for stepping in for me. You are such wonderful preachers, and leaders, and care givers.
Now that I think of it, 2019 was full of comings and goings. Hilary Lambert moved on from our staff and so did Rebecca
Sandulli. And in their wake we have been so fortunate to have been served so ably by Courtney Raines and Stasha
Lewis. WPC is so fortunate to have such remarkable people in its membership. A church’s stewardship starts with the
gifts of its members and their willingness to step in and give of themselves and no two members have shown us that
more clearly than Stasha and Courtney. Thank you both so much !!! Courtney made the loss of Rebecca so much
easier to bear due to her gifts, and smarts, and painstaking attention to detail. I’m a bit in awe.
You may not know, but Stasha led our children in a special study about worship – prayer, communion, the church year –
I love that we include our children in worship every Sunday and Stasha’s creative support of that means so much to me
and I hope to all of you, too.
Pastoral Associate, Andrew Fleishman, stepped up so much this year. I’m so proud of him – completing the long slate of
exams for ordination and doing so much to help steady this ship while staying up all night sometimes at St. Mark’s
Hospital where he is completing the Clinical Pastoral Education component necessary for Presbyterian Ordination.
Amazing. I love working shoulder to shoulder with someone who is also my best friend.
Please read Dawn’s Youth Director’s report to see how the Youth spent a very rich summer investing themselves in a
mission trip that focused on missions right here in our own fair city. I love that. And there was another wonderful river
trip. It means so much to see the Youth Program maturing under Dawn’s amazing leadership. Just this last Sunday the
youth sat down with a large group of adult members to discuss the subject of food waste. What a productive time and
what a great thing to bring youth and adults together so productively. Thank you, Dawn.
My thanks also go out to our rocks – Allan McGinnis, Ken Udy, Todd Wheeler, Adam Gardner, Carol Rugg, Jane
Hereim, I am thinking of you all. You are there for us every day.
My deep thanks go to our Session Administration Committee made up of chair, Lisa Fall, Bill Brass, Kent Anderson and
David Harris. They took on the arduous job of working to support and strengthen our Service Committee. Their first
task was doing their best to strengthen and streamline the valued Sudanese ministry.
Thanks also to office staff support given by two members of Wasatch whose smiles and welcomes have meant so
much to our church: Tracie Cooper and Susie Brass.
Speaking of welcomes, I am pleased to report the birth of my second granddaughter, Alyssa to my daughter Maggie,
and son-in-law, Scott Hubert, and sister, Astrid in Aurora, Colorado on September 13. I feel so lucky that I can get on a
plane and be there in an hour.
I so enjoyed teaching special classes this year on the Old Testament Prophets, the German Church in World War II and
another on the beginnings of Protestantism. Many thanks to those of you who showed up for those. I enjoy teaching
more than anything and I enjoy teaching here at Wasatch so much because of the thirst for knowledge our people
show.
Yes, I am grateful to be your pastor. I have had 39 wonderful years of pastoring five fabulous churches, but these 9
years at WPC have been the best. Absolutely. God is so good and I am so glad to have you to share that goodness
with.
Grace and peace, Pastor Scott
4Pastoral Associate
2019 was a whirlwind of activity at Wasatch Presbyterian Church and it seems that every part of our
church experienced some type of change. The sign of a healthy and resilient congregation can be
seen in its ability to adapt to change. While change can be difficult it also creates an opportunity to
grow, and grow we did! In the midst of all the challenges and transitions of 2019 not only did we all
adapt, but we continued to be a church that attracts new members and attendees. This is so
exciting and I am so proud to be a member of our church. May God continue to use and guide us as
we seek to be a community of faith that radiates God’s love and purpose.
I spent much of 2019 working on meeting the requirements of certification in order to become an
ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Thanks to the support
and encouragement of the people of Wasatch Presbyterian Church I was able to meet all of the
requirements of certification and I am now authorized to seek ordination. I have worked toward this
goal for many years and the support I have received from this church has blessed me in more ways
than I can articulate. Thank you for everything.
As we move forward we do so while keeping our identity intact. Change and transition will always
be a part of life but our church not only adapts, it thrives. We keep growing and we keep finding
ways to worship and serve God with all that we are. This is a unique and powerful gift that God has
given us and I pray that we draw strength and focused vision from it as we continue to answer the
call of Jesus Christ. May God bless us and work through us in a mighty way in 2020!
God’s grace and peace to you, Andrew Fleishman
5Music Ministries
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir continued its faithful weekly ministry in worship services from September
through May and was blessed to gain several new members. Special thanks to our soloists: Marian
Florence, Jane Hereim, Dick Wunder, Kathleen Hughes, Sally Stewart, Cheney Doane, Doug and
Emilie Hess, Kevin Shumway, Emily Day-Shumway, Bradin Wilhelmsen, Matthew Paxman, Elinore
and Shelby Fisher, Gaylene Barnes, Eric Kartchner, and Stacee Riekhof.
Children’s Choir (Sabrina Cole, director)
The choir has great support and sang at Easter and Christmas Eve. Marian Florence assists.
Joyful Noise Bells (Bradin Wilhelmsen, director)
Bradin is talented and energetic. The bell choir also gained new members an continued to play
monthly. People had fun with some “hands-on” ringing at the Advent Festival.
Summer Choir
With one combined worship service during the summer, this choir prepared an anthem at 9:00
which was then sung at the 10:00 service. We enjoy having a number of singers who are unable to
sing with the choir during the regular year.
Worship Band (Todd Wheeler, director)
We are grateful to Todd Wheeler, Adam Weyrick, Loyda Kyremes, Karen Hartman, Cynthia Partey,
Elizabeth LaBau, Elaine Jarvik, Tom Mullin, Meagan Dow, Kathleen Timme, and Doug Howe for
their musical leadership at the 9:00 service.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth Udy, Director of Music/Organist
6Children’s Ministry
This year, the Children's Ministry Program has experienced growth and change. Stasha Lewis
served as Interim Director of Children's Ministry while Hilary Lambert was on maternity leave at the
beginning of 2019 and after Hilary’s resignation in August to spend more time with her growing
family. Under Hilary's leadership, we saw growth in the number of children participating in
Children’s Ministry events as well as the amount of programming offered. Stasha has tried to
harness that momentum so we can continue to reach children in our church and community through
our ministry.
Our congregation's children have the opportunity to attend Sunday School each Sunday. On
average we have about 30 children attending our Kindergarten-2nd grade class, 3rd-4th grade
class, and 5th-6th grade class (Club 56). Additionally, we have started providing a structured lesson
to our preschool age children in our church nursery each Sunday under the guidance of our nursery
caregivers. Each week, about 10 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers play in the safe environment of
our church nursery. Our curriculum for 2019 has focused on increasing Bible literacy and learning
about how our Presbyterian congregation worships.
Children’s Ministry also provides fellowship opportunities for our children and their families. This
was the second year we kicked off the school year with a picnic in the park. We have also had
outings for bowling, ice skating, and hiking. We continue to offer a Family Fun Night each quarter.
During our most memorable one this year, we made bread to be served at communion on World
Communion Sunday. Club 56, our preteen ministry, has enjoyed dinner at the Olive Garden with ice
breaker games, a service project helping the children of Family Promise, and a holiday white
elephant gift exchange.
Our children have also been involved in worship services. The Children's Choir delighted us with
performances on Celebration Sunday and on Christmas Eve. This year we even had the addition of
two of our budding violinists to accompany our Children's Choir. As our children mastered the
Lord's Prayer, a group of volunteers led the congregation in prayer one Sunday. Our annual
Children's Christmas Program was enjoyable for the participants and the congregation as they
watched our adorable children tell the Christmas story.
In 2020, we are looking forward to starting a new curriculum by DeepBlueKids which will enable us
to deliver a more cohesive message across all age levels. Each week the lessons are all based on
the same scripture lesson but the individual activities are tailored to each classes age level. We
hope to continue helping our children grow in their faith and Biblical knowledge and hope that our
programming brings more children and their families closer to Jesus Christ.
Respectfully submitted,
Stasha Lewis (Interim Children’s Ministry Director)
Sabrina and Brian Cole (Co-Chairs Children’s Ministry)
7Preschool
Wasatch Presbyterian Preschool’s (WPP) accomplishments of 2019 can best be summed up by
the recent announcement that WPP is the honorable recipient of the 2019 Best of SLC Award in
the category of Preschools. Best of SLC is an annual awards program that honors the
achievements and accomplishments of the best local businesses in Salt Lake City. Specifically, it
recognizes the achievements that involve best practices (in education), which provide long-term
value to our community. Much of this honor can be attributed to our continued commitment to the
ten research-based standards that are set forth by the National Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC), under which we have been recently reaccredited (five-year term
approved September 2018). Moreover, our dedicated, professional teachers and staff are the true
pilots of this award, as they remain deeply committed to our mission of providing a safe, nurturing
environment that promotes intellectual, emotional, and social growth to children and families of
diverse backgrounds.
One of WPP’s greatest strengths, from which positive effects are seen both internally and
externally, is the continuity, camaraderie, and sense of community amongst our teachers and staff.
Personal friendships seem to follow naturally from the professional relationships that are created.
WPP was lucky enough to welcome two new teaching staff members in 2019: Kathy Orme, who
was a four-year veteran substitute at WPP; and Michelle Cook, who was a seven-year veteran first
-grade teacher in the Salt Lake School District. WPP teachers and staff were introduced to a new
Retirement Savings Plan through the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA), as well
as a new percentage-based bonus, awarded to all employees of WPP at the end of each fiscal
year.
During 2019, WPP fully implemented our childcare management system, Procare Software, and
installed a new security system (dome camera, video/audio doorbell, controlled door-release),
which allows our staff to monitor and control access to the Preschool. Most importantly, WPP has
been, and will remain, at 100% capacity for the 2019-2020 school year.
Many thanks, as always, to our Preschool Advisory Board members: Stasha Lewis, Laurie Huxsol,
Sandra Jacob, Elizabeth Elliott, Matthew Stewart, and Tyler Otto.
Respectfully Submitted by, Christy Lawlor, Preschool Director
8Youth Ministry
Our youth ministry had an amazing year filled with fellowship, fun, service, and spiritual growth activities. Dawn
Fleishman, youth director, and various volunteers helped foster an environment of acceptance, safety, and
connectedness. The activities centered around Sunday School, service, fellowship, and the annual mission
service trip. The Committee worked towards continuing to develop, expand, and plan the annual service trip
and summer trip with an eye towards making the adventures fun while expanding the youths’ sense of
fellowship, spirituality, and service. The Committee also explored ways to make Sunday School as enriching as
possible for the youth, with those discussions ongoing.
Youth participated in the following service activities: making and serving dinner for Family Promise at multiple
sessions throughout the year, collecting donations for SOUPer Bowl of Caring, Utah Food Bank, participating
as summer worship readers/greeters, collecting offering each Sunday during Worship, cleaning and organizing
at Utah Community Action, providing a craft for the children at a local domestic abuse shelter and helping them
create it, pulling weeds and planting seeds at a local community garden, making beds out of plastic bags for
persons who may be homeless, sorting at the Utah Food Bank warehouse, passing out food as part of the Utah
Food Bank mobile pantry in the park, organizing and cleaning at the women and family shelter, purchasing and
filling up 52 Royal Family Kids’ backpacks with back to school supplies, passing out water and gatorade to 100
persons who may be experiencing homelessness, packing meals for the Kids’ Eat school backpack program,
making blankets for the Fisher House, sorting donations at the Road Home, helping clean up a school in
Kearns for the United Way Day of Action, and sandwich making and serving dinner at two soup kitchens, St.
Vincent de Paul and the SLC Rescue Mission.
Examples of monthly fellowship activities included the following: swimming outings to the Putnam-Netto’s pool,
hosting a potluck in the park and February’s Family Fun Night Minute to Win It Challenges, Presbytery youth
retreat, lock ins, movie nights, progressive family church dinner, ice skating, youth camp out, Camp Tuttle,
Halloween spook alley, trampoline park, scavenger hunt, going out to lunch, Wednesday night youth group,
and night games.
Youth again raised funds through a car wash, bake sales, wreath and greenery sales, and Valentine’s hearting
fundraisers. They also made, served, and hosted breakfast to 80 persons in our congregation during our
annual Thank You pancake breakfast.
This year, the youth hosted three sessions of Intergenerational Sunday School where over 35 different adults
and 18 youth participated in the lively discussions. They also led a worship service for Youth Sunday where
they took leadership roles in planning and carrying out all parts of the service including prayer, lector, music,
and time with children. Eighteen youth shared their summer actions of service in our community.
The annual Mission Trip was a “staycation.” Thirteen youth stayed in Salt Lake City, with home base being the
Church, and explored what Salt Lake, including cultural events and volunteer opportunities. The Mission Trip
was followed by the third annual river trip in August with 16 youth participating. Two or of youth participated
with the Presbyterian attending Triennium.
Wasatch celebrated graduation for 3 seniors last year and welcomed 6 new seventh graders to the youth
group. At the end of 2019, 23 kids were participating in youth activities and Sunday school. Six youth went
through confirmation classes in 2019, and confirmation is underway with four youth participating for
confirmation in 2020.
The Youth Ministry’s success is due to our amazing youth being dedicated to pursuing fellowship and
volunteerism. Those efforts, however, could not happen without the devoted assistance of the congregation as
a whole. Special thanks to Sam Bonkowsky (Youth Member), Tracie Cooper, Marian Florence, Sunya
Jones,Shantel Mullin, Ethan Kiburtz, Wendy Leinberger, and Robert Cummings (Session Liaison). And a
HUGE thanks to the continued devoted efforts of Dawn Fleishman.
Respectfully Submitted by Robert Cummings, Youth Chair
9SESSION STATISTICS
AND MEETING MINUTES
10Session Statistical Report 2019
IN MEMORIAM
Frank Alan Fletcher 03/14/2019 Betty Carmichall Klas 09/12/2019
Reverend Robert Hillard Rigstad 06/30/2019 Gerald Bertagnole 11/14/2019
Ann Cooper Holloway 07/06/2019 Mary Ellen Alm 12/06/2019
Thomas Nissalke (friend of Wasatch) 08/22/2019
MEMBERSHIP (Reported to Generally Assembly): 1/1/2019 259
ADDITIONS DURING 2019 LOSSES DURING 2019
Profession/Reaffirmation 5 Certificate 1
Certificate of Transfer 16 Deaths 5
Re-instated 1 Transfer to Inactive Roll 1
Deletion from Roll 4
Totals: +22 -11
Membership Calculated as follows:
259+22-11=270, actual member roll count is 266.
Discrepancy due to continued membership roll clean-up begun in 2018.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Children 4 Adults 1
WEDDINGS 1
FUNERALS / MEMORIALS 4
SESSION MEMBERS
Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Class of 2022
David Harris Bretta Pirie June Taylor
Chrissy Daniels Stasha Lewis Robert Cummings
Shantel Mullen Brenda van der Weil Brian Cole
Doug Howe Bill Brass Cyntia Partey
John Horel Esther Hayden
Sam Bonkowsky (Youth) Scott Peppler
[Youth members serve 1 year]
DEACONS
Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Class of 2022
Allison Banks Linda Griffen Mark Huff
Betsy Wall Peter Stirba Angie Richardson
Tracie Cooper (2023) Jerri Mausbach Vicki Peppler
Annalise Ford Wendy Holloway
Rob Gardner Alec & Katherine LaLonde
Teressa Newport Barbara Hartman
Mary Jane Dow
11Annual Congregational Meeting Minutes
Wasatch Presbyterian Church
February 10, 2019
Call to Order and Constituting Prayer:
The Annual Congregational 2019 Meeting was called to order at 10:10 AM with a welcome and con-
stituting prayer by the Rev. Scott Dalgarno.
A quorum was present as declared by Liz Harald, Clerk of Session.
Meeting Docket: A motion was made and approved to accept the current Docket
Approved (prior meeting minutes): Annual Congregational Meeting (Feb 11, 2018 – Refer to Annual
Report), and other Congregational Meetings which occurred during 2018).
Introductions: of the Staff, Elders and Deacons who were present.
REPORTS:
♦ Clerk’s Statistical Report:
Liz Harald, the Clerk of Session, reviewed the 2018 Statistical Data concerning the members of
Wasatch Presbyterian Church.
There has been a review by church administration of the membership list, the total of which has
been substantially reduced to realistically reflect current membership. As these numbers are now
more accurate, this will reduce the per capita monies which WPC annually sends to the Presbytery.
♦Facility updates:
Organ (Ken Udy): updates to the organ are in process.
These are being financed by specific donations.
Phones: (Rebecca Sandulli, Church Administrator): office phones - upgrade in process
Soundboard / speakers (Andrew Fleishman, Pastoral Associate): also, in the process of upgrades
♦ Budget and Finance (which follows) (2018 actual and 2019 plan) – (Guido Sandulli)
BUDGET PRESENTATION
Overview:
What happened financially in 2017?
What changes did we plan for in 2018?
Operational changes from last year
Budgetary changes from last year
Current Mortgage Status/Update:
“Zero”
For General Mission, we pay 10% of pledge and loose offering
We “deducted” our mortgage payments from income
Now that the mortgage is paid off, we have decided to pay 10% of all pledge + offering to General
Mission
This means an additional $14k to PCUSA in 2019
122019 Adopted Budget
2018 Actuals 2019 Budget
Income $676,526 $719,551
Expenses $692,154 $759,103
Surplus/Deficit -$15,628 -$39,552
Carryover from prior year +$57,451 +$41,823
Operating Carryover /Accumulated surplus:
Expense History:
Targeted flat expenses 2015-2017
In 2018 – housing allowance allocation
Full staffing started in 2018
13Changes – Expenses:
Expenses 2018 2019 Budget
Pastor $ 126,834 $ 130,553
Buildings and Grounds $ 134,895 $ 141,561
Christian Education $ 74,599 $ 73,852
Overhead $ 67,513 $ 85,786
Administration $ 107,461 $ 116,846
Worship and Music $ 55,036 $ 66,289
Service $ 42,170 $ 56,700
Other Pastoral Services $ 80,156 $ 82,791
Congregational Membership $ 3,110 $ 4,225
Stewardship $ 379 $ 350
Total Expenses: $ 692,152 $ 758,953
67k increase in spending reflects
$29k Salary adjustment and bonuses
$14k General Mission increase
$4k for AV in Sanctuary
$2k for new phone system
Income History:
2018: revenue growth two years running!
New families = new pledges
New Verizon contract delayed…until now!
142019 Adopted Budget
2018 Actuals 2019 Budget
Income $676,526 $719,551
Expenses $692,154 $759,103
Surplus/Deficit -$15,628 -$39,552
Carryover from prior year +$57,451 +$41,823
STAFFING: Approval for: TERMS OF Call for the Pastor
Budget for Pastor Compensation Package Budget
2018 2019 Budget
Salary $49,492 $52,049
Retirement $2,800 $2,884
Housing $35,670 $35,726
Pension/Medical $32,566 $33,544
Study Leave $3,100 $3,100
Expense Allowance $3,206 $3,250
TOTAL $126,834 $130,533
Approved by unanimous vote: 2019 Proposed Pastor’s Terms of Call: Vote
(Liz Harald, Clerk of Session)
♦ New Business / Questions / Concerns from Congregation
There were some general questions regarding the budget which were addressed by Guido Sandulli.
♦ Necrology: recognition of and prayer (Rev. Scott Dalgarno)
♦ Meeting Adjournment: at 11:03 AM with a closing prayer by Rev. Scott Dalgarno
Report submitted by Clerk of Session – Liz Harald
Next Meeting: Regular Session Meeting – February 27, 2019
___________________________ ___________________________
Rev. Scott Dalgarno, Moderator Liz Harald, Clerk of Session
15SESSION COMMITTEES 16
Adult Education
Many thanks to leaders of classes and participants this program year, with special thanks to Dawn
Fleishman for conceiving and leading the well-received Intergenerational classes during Advent.
The Sunday morning classes and leaders were:
Jan. 6-13: Continuation of “Steward: Living As Disciples in Everyday Life,” Paul Hewitt.
Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 2, 24 (no class Feb. 10, 17), Mar. 3, 10: “The Hebrew Prophets,” Rev. Dalgarno
Mar. 17: “The German Church in the 1930s: Acquiescence vs. Resistance,” Rev. Dalgarno
Mar. 24, 31, Apr.7,14,28 (no class on Easter Apr. 21), May 5: Classes on episodes of Story of
God (DVD, Morgan Freeman/National Geographic production), David Harris.
During the Summer, no classes were held
Sep. 29- Oct 13: “Maccabees,” Russell Weeks
Oct. 21 – Dec.1: “Protestantism: The Protestant Reformation and its Influence on Modern
Thought,” Rev. Scott Dalgarno
Dec. 8 – 22:
Advent: Dawn Fleishman led a series of “intergenerational” classes for both the youth and older
members of the congregation, using discussion around a current topic in the news, then bringing in
our faith perspective as Christians and trying to understand what that looks like in response to
world events.
Jan Bartlett’s Monday evening course “New Ways to Read the Bible” resumed in January and
continued through Palm Sunday, to excellent reviews.
A course discussing the Lectionary and scriptures used weekly in sermons was held throughout
the year, ending in December, under the leadership of Terresa Newport, Peter Stirba and Linda
Griffen.
Peggy Rediesel led a meditation class, beginning Apr.7 and ending in December.
Respectfully submitted,
June Taylor, Chair
17Buildings and Grounds
The maintenance and repair effort of the building is led by the Buildings and Grounds (B&G)
committee and is supported by the Building Manager, (Allan McInnis). The combined effort of the
B&G committee, volunteers and Allan’s engineering and management background has already
resulted in a more efficient maintenance staff, improvements in facility function and reductions in
operating costs.
The committee consists of : Scott Peppler (Chair), Jan Bartlett, Jerry Richardson, Larry
Castle-Fericks and Allan McInnis. Of special note is the assistance the Board receives from
Jennifer Mars on landscaping the Church grounds.
Each of these members is to be complemented for the outstanding job they do by providing advice
and recommendations to ensure the facility stays in good repair and operates efficiently,
They donated a great number of volunteer hours working on projects to maintain and repair the
church and its surroundings.
2019 has been a very successful year with the accomplishment of many of our goals:
The Verizon Cell Phone project was completed with increased revenues from the lease
agreement.
Several major repairs include replacement of the Hot Water system, boiler repairs, more efficient
sprinkler system, pipe insulation for downstairs rooms, and converting light fixtures to LED bulbs.
Establishing Task Tuesday. Monthly on the second Tuesday, volunteers work with B & G on
repair and improvement projects. These projects included Child proofing all electric outlets,
painting many different areas within the church, flower maintenance, tree trimming and a number
of small repair projects throughout the Church grounds. Our volunteers help us ensure that we
are doing everything possible to create a warm and engaging experience by maintaining an
excellent facility in the best condition and at the lowest cost possible.
Our committee meets at noon after Task Tuesday. Our primary goal is a well-cared for facility with
the best use of assets that will make our congregation and all visitors feel welcome and
comfortable to continue in their journey of faith at Wasatch Presbyterian Church.
Respectfully Submitted,
Scott Peppler, Chair
Allan McInnis, Building Manager/Head Custodian
18Congregational Life
The Congregational Life Committee is made up of very dedicated members who host Coffee
Hours each Sunday, facilitate, coordinate and support our All-Church Events (Mardi Gras, Ash
Wednesday, July 3rd BBQ, and the Advent Festival). The members are Esther Wickersham (New
Chair), Sunya Jones, Anne Schmid, Judy Ward, Mary Beth Keidl, Rebecca Sandulli (Salt Shakers)
and Courtney Raines (Current Chair). We also have specialized help from folks not on the
committee but they greatly support our efforts: Heather Reynolds (Volunteer Reminders) and Anne
Elliott (Kitchen Supplies and Management). These folks, along with the committee members, truly
make events and coffee hour possible throughout the year!
We have had a few new additions to the committee. Beginning Summer 2020, Esther Wickersham
will be the new chair of Congregational Life. Her friendly, kind, funny and practical energy is a gift
and she has been a fantastic addition to the committee and Wasatch. Mary Beth Keidl is a warm
and loving presence with a doer’s attitude, our kind of committee member! Rebecca Sandulli has
joined the committee with her eye on starting Salt Shakers up again. This idea was born of wanting
to get folks from different groups or worships together for dinner. She’s been learning from Stacee
Riekhoff, the previous point person, to find out what works and what doesn’t. We look forward to
what she comes up with and another great opportunity for folks to get to know each other. These
new committee members have jumped right into hosting coffee hour and helping at events.
Congregational Life has been evolving over the last few years with the goal of creating a
sustainable committee using a system that can continue forward and meet the fellowship needs of
the congregation at Wasatch. Last year, we began working toward our goal by reducing the
number of monthly meetings to be tailored around events and do any other communication
through email or text messaging. We’re entering the second year of a reduced meeting schedule
and hopeful it will continue to work. In addition to this change, Congregational Life has adjusted
the expectations for coffee hour to suit the culture of Wasatch both in scope and cost. You may
have noticed, at times, there were only trays of cookies laid out, or individually packaged creamer
versus fresh. This is what can be offered by the church budget on a Sunday morning for coffee
hour. Recently the committee has voted to allocate some of the budget for fresh creamer. All other
types of refreshments are donated by volunteers. We greatly appreciate those that have brought
refreshments and diligently signed up throughout the year. Your efforts elevate coffee hour beyond
the basic offering, thank you!
The All Church Events have grown at Wasatch over the last year. Each one had more congregants
in attendance than the year before! We hope this growth continues and we enjoy the lovely
problem of being at capacity in Fellowship Hall. Congregational Life does not have a maximum
number of members and is always looking for folks who are interested in helping. If you’d like more
information, feel free to chat with any of the committee members.
Respectfully Submitted,
Courtney Raines, Chair
19Investment Committee
Purpose: The Investment Committee manages the investments of Wasatch Presbyterian Church
in accordance with its Investment Policy. The policy is based on the principle that the financial
assets of the Church are entrusted to us by God to help accomplish the work of the Church. Any
member of Wasatch may obtain a copy of the current policy through the Church office.
Committee Structure: Committee members are appointed by the Session to serve three-year
terms. Terms are staggered to provide continuity. A member may serve three consecutive terms.
Currently serving members are Regina Prickett, Wendy Holloway, Bob Jones, Debora Owens and
Paige Penze. The Committee meets quarterly, with special meetings called as necessary.
Representatives of the Committee meet semi-annually with Session.
Investment Plan: The Committee invests available funds in a diversified selection of equity and
fixed income mutual funds and ETFs. We generally invest approximately 65% of the assets in
equity related funds and 35% in fixed income funds. A small portion of available funds may
remain in money market or other short-term investments due to possible Church cash needs or
other considerations. The investment mix and fund choices are managed with the advice of our
outside investment advisor, UBS Financial Services.
Performance: For 2019, equities gained 27.13%, fixed income gained 9.04%, and total investment
return for the year was 20.37%. Compared to similar benchmarks, equities underperformed by
0.41%, fixed income outperformed by 0.09%, and total portfolio underperformed by 0.54%. Indices
used for comparison do not reflect costs associated with investing. Note that the three-year
annualized performance of the total portfolio is 9.03%.
Distributions: The Investment Policy provides for annual distributions of 4% of invested assets
(averaged over three years) to support the work of the Church. The distribution for 2019 was
$48,333.26. The annual distribution amount for 2020 is $50,312.40
Respectfully Submitted,
Paige Penze, Chair
20Membership Development
2019 was a busy year for our ministry team at Wasatch.
We sponsored two Wasatch 101 class series with 16 people attending. Twenty-one people
officially joined Wasatch this year, and many more became involved in the life of the church. We
sponsored a summer barbeque for new members and friends of Wasatch and had a great turnout.
We organized and provided ushers for each service and prepared name tags. The Women, Water
and Wine group met several times this year for fellowship and fun.
We thank the following people for their participation with the committee in 2019: Gene Vogel,
Rocky Cox, Jennifer Purdom, Susie Brass, Susan Sample, Nancy Confair, Rev. Scott Dalgarno
and Doug Howe (chair).
Respectfully submitted, Doug Howe, Chair
Worship and Music
Worship and Music has had a very calm but productive year of maintaining the status quo of good
worship, and making a few improvements in technology. We continue to be blessed by the great
leadership from Scott Dalgarno, Andrew Fleishman, Ken Udy, and Todd Wheeler.
As a committee we tried to visually enhance Scott’s overarching concepts for both Lent and
Advent. A banner was printed for both Lent and Advent and a few new decorations were bought
for the Advent season. A new Christmas tree was also purchased for Fellowship Hall.
For the summer months we decided to hold one combined worship service at 10:00 am. Ken Udy
and Todd Wheeler planned the music together. After the summer combined service ended, the
Worship and Music Committee requested a survey to help decipher the success of the blended
worship. While there were some criticisms, the majority of comments were favorable. Many even
strongly urged us to consider a continued blended service all year.
After years of dealing with unfortunate setbacks with the organ upgrades, a new course of action
was proposed and accepted. A digital addition to the organ that can provide antiphonal sounds
from the balcony was purchased and installed.
Respectfully submitted, Brenda Van der Weil, Chair
21Nominating Committee
The nominating committees of WPC met monthly from October through May, and nominations
were approved by session in the May and June meetings. An orientation for new deacons and
elders, and the annual joint elder/deacon meeting and luncheon was accomplished on May 18,
2019.
The committee members and nominations are listed below:
Congregational nominating committee: Members Larry-Ann Castle-Fericks, John Chipman, Clare
Coonan, Bob Dow, Tom Mitchell, Pam Sanders(at large members), Loyda Kyremes(deacons),
Jennifer Purdom, June Taylor, David Harris, chair(session), Scott Dalgarno (ex-officio).
Class of 2020 Nominations:
Session: New members: Brian Cole, Esther Hayden, Cynthia Partey, Scott Peppler.
Re-enlistments: (second of two consecutive three year terms): June Taylor, Robert Cummings.
Youth elder: Sam Bonkowsky.
Board of Deacons:
New members: Wendy Holloway, Alec and Katherine LaLonde, Vicki Peppler.
Re-enlistments: Barb Hartman, Mark Huff, Angie Richardson.
The Financial Risk and Review Committee:
Members were Traci Cooper, Cynthia Partey, and Julie Fritz.
They met with Carole Rugg and filed a report which was accepted in the June session meeting,
and the report was forwarded to the budget and finance committee.
Session Nominating Committee
Members: David Harris, Liz Harald, Jennifer Purdom.
Nominations: session reps to 2019-20 congregational nominating committee: Stasha Lewis, Doug
Howe.
Session Administrative Committee:
Members: David Harris (4 yr term), Kent Anderson (3 yr term).
Preschool board: Liz Elliott, Matt Stewart.
Corp President: Bill Brass.
Treasurer: Jennifer Purdom.
Presbytery commissioner: Jackie Solon. Alternate: Linda Griffen.
Assistant clerk: Jackie Solon.
Clerk: Shantel Mullin.
Respectfully submitted,
David A Harris, Chair
22Personnel
Head Pastor Scott Dalgarno Building Manager Allan McIinnis
Pastoral Associate Andrew Fleishman Financial Secretary Carol Rugg
Executive Director Rebecca Sandulli* Office Assistant Susie Brass*
Director of Music Dr. Kenneth Udy Office Assistant Tracie Cooper*
iBelieve Music Director Todd Wheeler Office Assistant Courtney Raines
Youth Ministry Director Dawn Fleishman Part-time Custodian Kirin McIinnis
Children’s Ministry Director Hilary Lambert* Part-time Custodian Kian McIinnis
Interim Children’s Ministry Director Stasha Lewis Nursery Coordinator Eric Penn
Sudanese Sunday School Teacher Jane Hereim Nursery Caregiver Belle Hopkins*
Sudanese Sunday School Assistant Cindy Staynor Nursery Caregiver Jacob Weiss
*Staff during 2019 who resigned during the year. We wish to acknowledge their substantial
contributions during 2019 that have helped Wasatch fulfill its mission to help the
congregation and the broader community grow in faith through worship, learning and service to others .
Personnel Ministry Team: Bill Brass, Julie Fritz, John Horel, Wendy Leinberger, Brian McPherson,
Regina Prickett, Peggy Reidesel, and Jeffrey Reikhof
The Wasatch congregation helped to recognize the hard work and dedication of the staff during
2019 by approving bonuses and the first COLA increases in several years. Wasatch is fortunate to
have employees who care so deeply about everyone who walks through the church’s doors. The
Personnel committee helped to address challenges arising from staffing changes that began
during the summer. Hilary Lambert (Children’s Ministry Director) provided outstanding leadership
of the children’s program prior to resigning in July. Stasha Lewis has been excellent taking over for
Hilary as Interim Children’s Ministry Director. We are now completing the search for a permanent
Director.
After five years on staff (two years as Children’s Ministry Director and most recently three years as
Executive Director), Rebecca Sandulli resigned in September to continue her career in federal
environmental policy. As Executive Director, Rebecca spearheaded improving how Wasatch
functions and worked tirelessly to harness the talents of the staff and volunteers. A direct
replacement for Rebecca was deemed to be impractical at this time, which led to sharing those
responsibilities between Pastor Scott, Pastoral Associate Andrew, and Courtney Raines in her
new role as Office Manager. We also wish to recognize the immeasurable contributions of Office
Assistants Susie Brass and Tracie Cooper prior to their resignations.
The Personnel Committee recommended a COLA increase to be part of the 2020 budget that
reflects the staff’s deep commitment to Wasatch. After resolving some issues related to retirement
benefits in 2019, policies for vacation and personal leave are being addressed.
Respectfully submitted,
John Horel, Chair
23Service
Kids In Care
At Wasatch, KIDS IN CARE supports children from the foster care system and their caregivers in
three campaigns:
Royal Family Kids Camp of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, is a week-long, faith-based
summer camp for children of the foster care system supported by members of Wasatch
through monetary donations, volunteers, and donations of goods. This year, the Youth Group
donated school supplies and their time by filling back packs to give to the children who
attended camp. Camp was held July 28-August 2, 2019. Members of Wasatch also partici-
pated in the annual fundraiser, the Royal Banquet, held in April, 2019.
Undie Sunday was also held in August. Members donated underwear and socks for children
in foster care, in sizes ranging from diapers to adult sizes. Donations were given to the Utah
Foster Care Foundation for distribution to foster parents and other caregivers.
Wasatch again participated in The Giving Tree through the month of December. Members
bought gifts for individual children in foster care, which were distributed by the Utah Foster
Care Foundation. This year, over 200 children enjoyed Christmas gifts donated by Wasatch
members.
Plans for 2020 include expanding services to children from foster care, although no specific plans
are currently in place.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Horel
Sudanese Fellowship
Wasatch is the host for a group of about 25 refugees from South Sudan and Sudan who worship
on Sunday afternoons. We provide a worship space, Sunday School and three adult education
opportunities. The adult classes include reading, writing, reading the bible, and math.
Our main fund raiser is a summer rummage sale. The proceeds from the rummage sale go directly
to the Sudanese who can use it for emergency needs such as rent, utilities, car repairs and
medical bills. In December, the church collects donations for store gift cards which each family
receives in addition to supporting the Sudanese Christmas celebration. Another project is
purchasing backpacks and school supplies for school age children in August.
To get involved or volunteer, contact Jane Hereim at janehereim@gmail.com.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Hereim
24Soup Kitchen at The Catholic Community Services (CCS) Dining Hall
On the 4th Wednesday of every month, we serve dinner at the St. Vincent de Paul’s dining hall.
CCS supplies the dinner but we also bring 600 sandwiches and, thanks to an anonymous donor,
bananas to supplement the meal. WPC provided dinner for 5,000 people in 2019. Some of the
months are covered by groups within WPC but other outside groups will also staff the sandwich
making and serving. Groups that helped make and serve sandwiches included the WPC Troop
of Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, the Deacons, WPC members, WPC Youth, Russ Fericks’ law firm,
a neighborhood Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ward.
Service Committee Members Jerry Richardson and Rafael Kyremes with help from Jan Bartlett
gather the supplies with the sandwich making assembly line set up on the Tuesday prior to our
serving. Supply costs are now part of the operating budget. This is a great opportunity for families
to serve the hungry of our community. It takes 15-20 people to put together the sandwiches in
about one hour. It’s important that at least 15 servers come to St. Vincent’s to serve dinner to
about 500 individuals in one hour.
Serving at the dining hall is limited to children 12 years or older. If you have a group who would
like to staff a month or if you would like to contribute to this ministry contact
Pam Sanders pjosand@gmail.com .
For 2020 with all the new facilities opening the demand at St. Vincent DePaul’s will be much less.
Instead of the 600 sandwiches we will be making 300 sandwiches and 300 bananas, we will need
10 to 15 people to make the sandwiches taking us 30 to 45 minutes to make. To serve at St.
Vincent DePaul’s we will still need 15 people to serve. We now have 3 schedulers, Pam Sanders,
Larry Ann Fericks and Rachna Masih, splitting up the year into 3rds at this time, we are looking for
a 4th person to split the year into 4th’s.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerry Richardsen
Chiang Mai Christian School
Chiang Mai Christian School Overseas Mission Project: 2019 represents the 23 rd year
WPC has supported the Chiang Mai Christian School in Chiang Mai Thailand. For 2019, we
privided $5,000.00 in scholarship assistance for needy students. This annual mission gift is
approved by Session, and represents WPC's only overseas outreach mission project. Recipient
children may be orphaned, come from broken homes, or otherwise need financial assistance. Our
next on-site visit to the school is planned for January 2022.
To become involved with this missionary project, contact Leora Hewitt at leorahewitt@gmail.com.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Hewitt
25Prison Ministry
WPC takes worship and the study of God and the love of Christ to inmates at the State Prison
Men's Facility's Oquirrh Chapel every Tuesday evening and on the 1st and 4th Sundays of each
month from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Bible study lessons for 2019 focused on the book of Ephsians.
WPC is also the host church for four ecumenical services at the Oquirrh Men's Chapel each year.
It comprises Christian and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints faith communities at
Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Oquirrh ministry team members are Mary
Barlow, Gaylene Barnes, David Rainey, June Taylor, and Paul Hewitt.
WPC also has an active prison ministry presence at the Prison's Wasatch Men's Chapel. Its focus
is to build empathy and respect for the world's many faith traditions, and their understanding of
God and the Divine. This group meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 2:00 PM to
4:00 PM. We spent time helping inmates write individual “Statement's of Faith,” and then
discussed them. Larry Cesspooch, a Ute Medicine Man came and spoke to us about Native faith
practices and observances. He conducted a healing service for the class. Gay Cookson arranged
for Stephen Olsson, a film producer from California to speak to the inmates about his film series
on the world faith traditions. David Harris started a video series on God, narrated by Forrest
Whitaker. Participating inmates represent many different faith backgrounds. WPC's volunteers at
the Wasatch Men's facility are Gay Cookson, Luana Uluave, David Harris, Joseph Riddle, Dorothy
Richeda, Bill Potter, and Paul Hewitt.
WPC also assists Rev. Charles Hines at the Prison's in-house Saint Francis of Assisi Christian
Church (SFACC). They serve the Prison's Womens population at the Timpanogos Women's
Chapel facility every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. WPC's Pat Gordon and Gloria Callahan
are regular volunteers in this ministry. Gaylene Barnes assists at the piano. Occasionally,
Ecclesiastical Visits are conducted with individual inmates upon request. 148 (2) hour sessions in
total plus 6 or more ecclesiastical visits were offered during the year.
WPC's Prison Ministry budget purchased 3 Native Flutes and 200 Pew and Study Bibles for
general distribution throughout the prison. We also purchased assorted music equipment items
and head phones for the Oquirrh Chapel's Music Program. Paul Hewitt directs activities at the
Oquirrh Men's Chapel, and Gay Cookson directs activities at the Wasatch Men's Chapel.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Hewitt
26Special Gifts Committee
The Special Gifts Committee explores and implements ways to encourage the congregation to
financially support the mission and work of Wasatch beyond regular pledges and offerings.
Members of the 2019 committee were Russ Fericks, Renee Rougelot Woodell, and Regina
Prickett.
In 2019, the Special Gifts Committee:
Received funds for the operating budget
Received funds for Pastoral Sabbatical
Received funds for I Believe and Pastoral Associate Computer
Received funds for Children’s Ministry
Received funds for Music Ministry and Bagby MemorialConcert
Received funds for Chaing Mai School in Thailand
Received funds for Jay Honarvar Mazatlan Memorial
At the end of each year the committee asks the Session, its committees, and the staff to submit
requests for unusual expenses or special projects which are not covered by the Operating
Budget. When approved and compiled, this list is offered as a guide when someone expresses
interest in making a special gift or when families determine how they wish memorial funds to be
used. All gifts are valued and go directly to enhance WPC’s building and programs.
Respectfully Submitted, Russ Fericks, Chair
Memorials and Endowments
Sub-committee of Special Gifts
Memorials and Endowments Sub-committee of Special Gifts Functioning within the Special Gifts
Committee, the responsibilities of Memorials and Endowments (“M&E”) are to receive, record,
track and convey appreciation for special financial gifts given to Wasatch, particularly those given
as memorials or honorariums. Appropriate response to gifts includes consulting with the donor or
family to determine the use of the funds, writing thank you and notification letters, arranging for
any additional recognition such as plaques or leaves on The Living Tree donor wall, and assuring
that funds are used as intended.
M&E also prepares the list of those who passed away in the previous year and are to be
remembered during the annual Bagby Memorial Concert. Memorial gifts are received not only
around the time of a person’s death, but whenever the impulse and resources to honor are
available.
These individuals were remembered with memorial gifts during 2019:
Ann Holloway Art Holloway Jay Honarvar
Betty Klass David Reiser Robert Rigstad
Jack Ritter Carol Rougelot Ruthanna Rougelot
The Living Tree
Single gifts of $500 or more, given beyond regular offerings, are dedicated in worship and
acknowledged by placing leaves on The Living Tree donor wall in Fellowship Hall on a Sunday in
November and in the spring on the Sunday of the Bagby Concert.
Respectfully submitted, Regina Prickett, Chair
27Stewardship Committee Report
Our stewardship theme for pledge year 2020 came from a poem by Fr. Murray Bodo, “The
Pilgrims Credo,” around which Pastor Scott delivered a powerful five-part Stewardship Sermon
Series from October 13 through November 10. These five parts collectively provided us with
many new thoughts about our responsibilities as stewards of this world, and in our own lives:
I am not in control.
I am not in a hurry.
I walk in faith and hope.
I bring back only what God gives me.
I greet everyone with peace.
This year, Pastor Scott recruited some new blood to the stewardship committee: Ed Owens as
chair and Rich Polikoff. With help from past chair Susie Brass, we mailed our stewardship
campaign materials with pledge cards to our “members and friends” list on October 11, asking for
pledge year 2020 commitments and also asking individual members to consider separately
covering their $40 denominational per capita assessment—an annual per-member apportionment
assessed by the PC(USA) General Assembly, which covers the cost of numerous
denomination-level services on which we collectively depend.
As of December 9, we had received $360,000 in pledges from 76 families or individuals, and per
capita commitments from 112 individuals. By comparison, at this time last year, we had received
$377,000 in pledges from 92 families or individuals, plus per capita commitments from 112
individuals. In pledge year 2018 (two years ago), the corresponding figures were $399,758 from
100 pledges, plus per capita commitments from 144 individuals.
The good news is that the average amount per pledge has increased more than 18 percent over
the past two years, from $3,998 to $4,737. However, this increase is not enough to offset a
decrease in the number of pledges received, resulting in a downward trend in the cumulative
pledge totals. In the coming year, we will further analyze these trends and work to better
understand why they are occurring.
On December 10, we mailed a second letter to a number of faithful members and friends who we
hope will offer a pledge to support the church in the coming year. Some congregants may still be
considering a pledge for 2020. If so, we will gratefully receive them!
Also, our church continues to be blessed by the number of people who offer their time and talents
to the church – two other critical and essential components of stewardship! We ask that you
continue to prayerfully consider how you can best return to God the resources that God has
entrusted to you.
Respectfully submitted,
Pastor Scott Dalgarno and Stewardship Committee
28BOARDS AND GROUPS
29Boy Scouts
Scout Troops 0038 / 8038
Scoutmasters: James K. Ord III
Melanie Larkin
Committee Chair: Robert Cummings
Counsel Representative: Allan McInnis
2019 was an incredible year for Troop 0038/8038 filled with change, growth, and transformation.
It saw the establishment of the girl’s troop (8038), some amazing adventures, a transition in
leadership along with implementation of a new leadership model, and financial stability. With the
national organization allowing for girls to enter scouting, Troop 0038 wanted to be one of the first
troops to do so. Therefore, we established Troop 8038 and currently have three active members
along with Melanie Larkin as the scoutmaster.
2019 was also a phenomenal year for outings. Along with the traditional 10 campouts we do each
year, we had a group of scouts travel to Philmont Boy’s Ranch in New Mexico led by Alan Wadge
and accompanied by Richard Egan, where they trekked more than 50 miles over several days.
Another group of scouts, accompanied by Robert Cummings and three other leaders throughout
the week, ventured to Camp Bartlett in southern Idaho for a week filled with merit badges, hikes,
and generally outdoor fun. 2019 also included an increase in membership with over 30 scouts
actively participating weekly and going on outings.
In August, Troop 0038/8038 wished a fond farewell to our longtime scoutmaster, Alan Wadge,
after he gave over 4 years of service to the troop. With Alan stepping down, the Troop 0038/8038
committee established a plan for a line of succession for scoutmasters that balances longevity for
the troop with avoiding burn-out for its leaders. Going forward, the plan is to have two
scoutmasters, with two individuals in position as “scoutmasters elect,” and the outgoing
scoutmasters acting in an emeritus/advisory position. The hope is that the established timeline
will provide leaders with an identified end date thereby avoiding burnout, while also ensuring that
institutional and troop knowledge remains consistent and present. Currently, James Ord and
Melanie Larkin are the scoutmasters, with Chris Pasko and Dani Thomas sitting in the elect
position, and Alan Wadge providing his sage guidance in his rightfully earned emeritus status.
Finally, Troop 0038/8038 has reached a stable financial position. Over the past couple of years,
the troop has worked to solve a financial issue that had arisen. In 2019, Diana Tuminez agreed to
be the troop’s treasurer. With her background in accounting and finance, Diana immediately
established QuickBooks account for the troop through which all financial activity is ran. Likewise,
through the amazing devotion and efforts of Dani Thomas, the troop had immense success in its
2019 fundraising efforts, going from running at a deficit to now having a decent reserve, with
which the troop is looking forward to replacing damaged, missing, and otherwise outdated or
needed equipment. Troop 0038/8038 wants to extend its deepest gratitude to Wasatch
Presbyterian Church for its continued support of and belief in scouting. We look forward to
strengthening bonds and continuing our partnership with Wasatch in 2020!!
Respectfully Submitted, Robert Cummings, Chair
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