PRINCE ALBERT — Thirty-two years ago, in 1993, Bishop Tony Burton asked Don Code if he would be the treasurer for the Diocese of Saskatchewan.
As the treasurer, you meet with the bishop and the finance officer once a month — or more often — and help the finance officer prepare for the quarterly executive committee meetings. He is the person who presents the financial statement to the delegates who attend the Synod, which would be about eight synods.
There have been many ups and downs in the diocese in the last 32 years. Two new bishops (Hawkins and Reed), budget cuts, the election of an indigenous bishop, Adam Halkett, and various finance officers and new staff. Don was the chair of the selection committee when Michael Hawkins was elected.
When Bishop Hawkins resigned, Don came in once a week to help the archdeacon with the financial side of running the diocese. Code belongs to St. David’s Church in Prince Albert and was chairman of their vestry for 10 years.
Don was presented with the Diocesan Plaque and a Birch Bark picture at a luncheon for him in December. Bishop Rick Reed thanked him for his many years of service to the diocese, knowing how much time and energy he put into his ministry with the diocese. We are grateful for his dedicated work and for his expertise in carrying out his duties.
