GOVERNANCE: DIOCESAN COUNCIL

The Diocesan Council meets on the third Saturday of each month.

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Purpose of Diocesan Council

Exercises the power of the Convention and performs planning and policy making between meetings of Convention. Oversees the policies, programs, mission, and budget of the Diocese and may initiate new work. Also is the legal corporate body of the Episcopal Church in Hawai‘i and, as such, is responsible for the business and property of the Church.

Staff liaison: Denise Esposito, Executive Assistant.

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Members of Diocesan Council

• The Rt. Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick - President
• Ms. Kimberly Arakawa- Lay At-Large - 2024 - (St. Mark's, O'ahu) 
• Mr. Tim Bostock - Lay Hawai'i - 2023 (St. James', Big Island) Assistant Treasurer
• The Rev. Chris Bridges - Clergy At-Large - 2024 (Epiphany, O'ahu) - Vice-President
• Beth Charlton - Lay Kaua'i - 2024
  
• Ms. Cheryl Corbiell - Lay At-Large - 2025 (Grace, Moloka‘i) Assistant Secretary
• The Rev. Bruce DeGooyer - Clergy At-Large - 2023 (Holy Innocents, Maui) 
• The Rev. Mark Haworth - Clergy Honolulu - 2025 (Hālau Wa‘a, O'ahu)
• The Rev. Kawika Jackson - Clergy Kaua'i - 2025 (All Saints', Kauai)
• The Rev. Jennifer Masada - Clergy At-Large - 2024 (St. Augustine's, Hawai'i Island)
• Ms. Felicidad "Phyllis" Miller - Lay Honolulu - 2023 (St. Paul's, O‘ahu)
• Ms. Nancy Rowe - Lay At-Large - 2023 (St. Peter's, Oahu)  Secretary
• Evette Tampos - Lay Hawai'i - 2025 (Holy Apostles, Hil)
  

Diocesan Council's Treasurer is Dixie Kaetsu. 

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Commission on Finance and Budget

The Commission on Finance and Budget reports to Diocesan Council.  Commission on Finance and Budget shall have responsibility for the corporate and financial needs of The Episcopal Church in Hawai‘i including financial oversight, and budget formation.  Staff liaison: Rae Costa, Operations Manager. The members are:​

• Mr. Richert Au Hoy
• Mr. Tim Bostock
• Ms. Jan Hashizume
• Ms. Dixie Kaetsu, Treasurer, Chair
• Ms. Cindy Sakai

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Commission on Investments

The Commission on Investments reports to Diocesan Council.  The focus is on the review and oversight of the investment endowment portfolio of The Episcopal Church in Hawaii'i. Staff liaison: Danny Casey, Controller.  The members are:​

• The Rev. Preston Lentz - Chair
• Mr. Trip Lynch
• Ms. Jaime Yamane 

Commission on Property & Insurance

The Commission on Property & Insurance reports to Diocesan Council.  Commission on Property and Insurance shall have responsibility for oversight of property issues of The Episcopal Church in Hawai‘i, including, but not limited to, insurance, contracts, leases and licenses. Staff liaison: Rae Costa, Operations Manager.  The members are:

• The Rev. Chris Bridges, Chair
• The Rev. Bruce Degooyer
• Mr. Joe Kindrich
• Mr. David Callies
  
• Ms. Louisa LeRoux