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BARBARA SHREVE

Diocese: Northern California

Parish: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Woodland

Chapter: Anna

Number of years a Daughter: Eight years

Offices held at the chapter and/or diocesan level: Diocesan President, Northern California Diocese, Province VIII Vice President, Province VIII Strategic Plan Coordinator

             Questions for the Nominee

Have you read the job description and are you willing and able to perform the duties outlined? 

Yes, I have read the job description and I am willing and able to perform the duties as outlined. I am self-employed and manage my time to accommodate my other obligations.

What strengths and/or experience will you bring to the Provincial Board?

• Extensive experience in leadership and board development and sustainability in non-profit organizations

• Leadership positions in the Episcopal Church currently are: Vestry member, member of Episcopal Community Services Board (Northern California Diocese)

• Book Study leader for EFM graduates to continue spiritual and religious education and enrichment

• Delegate to Northern California Diocesan Convention

• Open minded to new ideas, concepts, and situations

• Far-sightedness and ability to envision and translate new ideas, concepts, and situations

• Fair minded and willing and able to hear all sides of a situation without judgment

• Calm and steady in crisis and chaos

What specifically qualifies you for the position you are standing for?

• Currently Strategic Planning Coordinator on the Province VIII Board, serving as liaison between PVIII and the National Council. I have extensive knowledge and experience with the Strategic Plan since its inception.

• National Enrichment Program co-chair for the prior National Council. We developed trainings for local chapters to help them enroll new members, keep new members engaged and excited about DOK, and find service projects that engage not only the church but the community as well.

• Past 2nd Vice President, Province VIII. 

• Past Diocesan President, Northern California.

To whom do you turn when you need guidance and spiritual support?

The first place I turn when I need guidance and spiritual support is my morning ritual of prayer and meditation. I count on the Holy Trinity to whisper, nudge, and point me in the direction needed to get what needs to be done. I have done this for years and when I have missed a day or two, it shows. Holy Spirit always brings the answers, most often through people, through their suggestions, comments, and actions.

SUSAN BRAY-ANDERSON

Diocese: Arizona 

Parish: St. Luke’s, Prescott 

Chapter: Phoebe

Number of years a Daughter: 38 years

Offices held at the chapter and/or diocesan level: Chapter President, Diocesan Secretary

             Questions for the Nominee

Have you read the job description and are you willing and able to perform the duties outlined?
Yes. I will with God’s help.

What strengths and/or experience will you bring to the Provincial Board?

• Prayerful- I seek the guidance of scripture and the Holy Spirit to teach and guide us through decisions and actions.

• Attentive listener and facilitator as we seek to communicate many different ideas to find creative solutions.

• Skilled in making connections which benefit the task and further the vision and mission of DOK. 

• Balanced with regard to spiritual, work and personal time. God has gifted me richly to be level-headed and discreet.

• Active contributor to the group process with vision, spirit and dedication 

What specifically qualifies you for the position you are standing for?

• Enormous trust in God’s ability to help us with any task we give him. Positive and confident with a servant’s heart.

• Seek collaboration with our team and manage with inclusion as an originative problem – solver.

• Organized to bring an event from vision to completion. 

• Skilled in hospitality and event planning details to make guests and volunteers welcome. 

• Unafraid to ask for help as needed.

• Currently the Stewardship chair for our large parish.

To whom do you turn when you need guidance and spiritual support?

• I seek the Presence of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ with prayer and scripture, and listen to what He would have me do. My Rector is brilliant! Our conversations are always thought provoking, inspirational and supportive but I also seek the wisdom of my weekly Cursillo Fourth Day group as well as other trusted sisters in Christ.

CAROLYN HOFFMANN

Diocese: Nevada 

Parish: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Reno 

Chapter: St. Hildegard of Bingen

Number of years a Daughter: 4 years

Offices held at the chapter and/or diocesan level: Chapter President (2018-2021); Daughter-at-Large Chair for Province VIII (2018-2021)

               Questions for the Nominee

Have you read the job description and are you willing and able to perform the duties outlined?

Yes

I am currently retired after 20 years with the USDA Forest Service as Forest Landscape Architect. I am registered as a Landscape Architect in California and Nevada. Most of my time is consumed by home and church, art and yard.

What strengths and/or experience will you bring to the Provincial Board?

• Constancy: Always there for meetings and calls

• Open Minded: Listen and hear what others are saying and give them room to talk and think

• Peacemaker: Bring the group to a unified conclusion

• Inclusive: All are necessary to make the Province work

• Biblical Background: Completed EfM, or Education for Ministry thru the University of the South

What specifically qualifies you for the position you are standing for?

• Detail oriented: Capture and make sure statements are correctly stated in notes by checking back in with people

• Support of others: I like to be in a support role so others can flourish and grow

• Desire to see DOK flourish: With steady oversite, Province VIII will move into and use The Strategic Plan to grow our Chapters and Dioceses.

To whom do you turn when you need guidance and spiritual support?

As president of my Chapter, I turn to my rector for guidance and direction; what strengthens and builds our Parish should be one of our goals as Daughters. 

As a unique individual, I turn to my God. He’s always there in prayer. The Holy Spirit and Jesus support and push me to continue my Rule of Life. Prayer and service are always before me. For five years I’ve been reading and re-reading Joan Chittister’s “The Rule of Benedict”. My church has a weekly Contemplative Prayer meeting which I have been involved with for about 7 years now. I also like to use the National Handbook for the Prayers and Meditations. I follow the Prayer Book’s Daily Office reading schedule for the Bible. And I’m trying to learn to pray without ceasing, a life-long pursuit.

TREASURER: SANDI LANZAROTTA

Diocese: San Diego

Parish: St. Peter’s, Del Mar 

Chapter: St Hilda of Whitby

Number of years a Daughter: 20 years

Offices held at the chapter and/or diocesan level: Chapter – Secretary, Treasurer, President, Historian Province – Transitional Board, Treasurer

              Questions for the Nominee

Have you read the job description and are you willing and able to perform the duties outlined?

Yes, I have been the Province Treasurer during the period of transition and with the last Board, streamlining the systems and reporting with standard and custom statements.

What strengths and/or experience will you bring to the Provincial Board?

To the team I will bring my love for this organization & this Province, my professional background in management & accounting, my devotion to teamwork and my passion for supporting all our Sisters on their spiritual journey. 

What specifically qualifies you for the position you are standing for?

I have a degree in Business Management/Accounting/Computer Science. I own a Property Management Company that has been in business for over 30 years & I have held various treasurer positions with small business, HOA associations & DOK. I have designed and streamlines accounting systems for my business and the Daughters.

To whom do you turn when you need guidance and spiritual support

I depend on Christ every day for direction and strength, listening for his words throughout my day. On earth, I have a 2 wonderful Sisters who know me very well. They listen to me, pray with me and are my guiding light thru good times & low times. I have a close relationship with my pastor and several members of my parish. Each support me with their strengths & caring when I call. I have gotten so much caring & support from my fellow Province Board team. I am so lucky to have so many wonderful spiritual friends in my life.

REPRESENTATIVE TO TRIENNIAL: 

ALEXA K. HOKANSON

Diocese: Arizona 

Chapter: None, Daughter-at-Large

Number of years a Daughter: 5 years

             Questions for the Nominee

Have you read the job description and are you willing and able to perform the duties outlined?

Yes, with God’s help.

What specifically qualifies you for the position you are standing for?

I’m genuinely devoted to my life as a DOK. I believe in doing what I can, especially when called or asked to serve. I’m

dependable, organized, and have professional work experience which assists my efforts for the church and clergy. I’ve

attended lay retreats and have been a member of more than one vestry. I’ve attended diocesan general conventions

as both a delegate and alternate. I’ve attended DOK Diocesan Assemblies and one province assembly. I was most

inspired by hearing Katharine Jefferts Schori speak at the province meeting last year when she said, “Just show up.”

As Daughters looking to serve Christ, we should not over think our qualifications but simply be there. I am active on

the AZ Diocesan Prison Ministry Team. Having no children or care giver responsibilities, I am fairly available to travel

to triennial. I am also in good health enabling me to commit to triennial at this time.

To whom do you turn when you need guidance and spiritual support?

I turn in prayer to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I attend Eucharist. I read works recommended by other Daughters

or people I meet through church related experiences. I seek silence and meditate on what’s confronting me at the

time. I engage in reading my prayer book. I know that my DOK Sister Susan Bray Anderson, numerous priests and

deacon friends are ‘there’ for me, anytime I need them.