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Name: Edgar H. Markham - Elected
Church affiliation: St. Stephen's, Gilroy

1) What can I contribute?
Years of experience. I have been active on the Diocesan level for many years and have served on the Finance Committees of four dioceses as well as Treasurer of the Diocese of EI Camino Real for several years.

2) Church activities?
I'm parish treasurer and have been a church treasurer for over 40 years in four congregations. I have served as Senior Warden, Clerk and Vestry person. I'm a lector, Eucharistic minister and challis bearer. I've taught Sunday School, etc., etc., etc.

3) What major issues are facing the church (diocese) today?
As far as the Treasurer is concerned, I think the major contribution is to point out the consequences of contemplated action, both positive and negative. In addition, to keep the decision making bodies aware of the financial condition of the diocese and to carry out the Canonical responsibilities of the office of Treasurer contained in the Canons of the Diocese and of the National Church.