Bobby (Burgon) has now retired after 11 years as Diocesan Treasurer. The job involved looking after Diocesan accounts and supporting treasurers in the charges throughout the Diocese. He regularly went to Glasgow for meetings and sometimes on-line, especially during Covid.
It was decided a couple of years ago to amalgamate the jobs of Diocesan Secretary and Treasurer into one full-time role and so the search started for someone with suitable skills who would become Diocesan Administrator.
An appointment was made last March and Bobby spent the remainder of the year gradually showing her the ropes. Because of the Diocesan Constitution, however, the Diocese still has to have a Secretary and Treasurer elected by Synod who ensure the keeping of minutes and finances.
This was a very busy period in Bobby’s life and together with his duties as treasurer here in Christ Church, he worked at his computer or on his phone nearly every day.
The Diocese showed its appreciation in the many gifts and cards he received on leaving – and – no, that doesn’t mean he is now free to take on the role of treasurer of other organisations!
Sandra Burgon
