2025 Vestry Nominees
Below are the candidates we will vote to elect to serve a three year term on vestry at our annual meeting on Sunday, March 23. To submit any other nominations to our nominating committee, please email Mtr. Liz here.
Nominees to serve on vestry must be age 21 or older, a member in good standing, and be a confirmed or received member of the Episcopal Church.
Nominees to serve on vestry must be age 21 or older, a member in good standing, and be a confirmed or received member of the Episcopal Church.
Jan Anderson
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Jan Anderson is a lifelong resident of Hammond. After graduating from LSU in 1984, she married Fritz Anderson in 1985. They have two children, Conrad and Will, two wonderful daughters-in-law, Mary Catherine and Caley, and two grandchildren, Ada and Trip, with another on the way. Raised in the Catholic faith, Jan began attending Grace Memorial in 1996—a decision that brought a renewed sense of joy in attending church. Over the years, she has been deeply involved in the church community, serving as a Sunday school teacher, education director, and Vacation Bible School director. Currently, she serves as the vice president of St. Margaret’s Guild and actively participates in outreach and in-reach projects. Passionate about making a difference, Jan is grateful to be part of a church that positively impacts the community.
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Robert Caid
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Robert Caid began attending Grace Memorial with his partner Joe Hintz in 2023 after they moved to Hammond from Indiana. He is originally from Arkansas and grew up in the Baptist tradition. As an adult, Robert joined the Greek Orthodox Church and has found great community and meaning in the Episcopal Church over the past several years. He was received into the Episcopal Church by Bishop Shannon during her visitation to Christ Episcopal Church in Slidell on Sunday, March 16. Robert currently serves as a co-chair of the Pumpkin Patch committee, has been very active in recent fundraising efforts (including the Bourbon Tasting and Valentine's Day Spaghetti Dinner), and makes homemade cheesecakes, which he sometimes shares with the Laymen's League on Steak Night. Robert has been heavily involved in the buildings and grounds subcommittee of the vestry and has overseen necessary work at the church rectory and needed improvements at the church, including the replacement of a window in the parish hall. Robert has also been instrumental in helping the new Grace Gifts shop begin operations. He looks forward to serving on the vestry and continuing his service to the Grace Memorial community.
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Tasha Dameron
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Tasha Dameron has been a member of Grace for 28 years. She and her husband, Jeff, have raised their three boys at Grace Memorial. Deeply devoted to their church family, they strive to ensure its presence for future generations. Tasha has previously served on the Vestry and has also taught Godly Play I & II. She considers it an honor to represent her fellow church members in one of the most important roles within the church. Recognizing the Vestry’s vital role in the growth and maintenance of the church, she is excited to witness its continued growth and prosperity under Mother Liz’s spiritual guidance and looks forward to the future of Grace.
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