Capital Campaign
& Projects
St. George's kicked off a Capital Campaign in July 2005, during our Centennial year, to continue through July 2008. The money raised is being applied towards Capital Projects, with the majority of the work planned to take place from the day after Easter (April 9, 2007) into early September 2007.
Capital Projects
The Capital Projects Committee was formed to make recommendations to the Vestry for the scope of capital improvement work to be undertaken, the budget, the selection of an architect and other professionals, and the timetable to be followed. The work is being funded by the proceeds of the Capital Campaign.
- Capital Projects Committee: , AIA, LEED-AP, Chair
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, Warden
- Architects: The Rosen Group of Summit
- Contractor: Forst Construction of Berkeley Heights
Scope of Projects Completed
- Upgraded electrical capacity.
- Replaced deteriorated concrete stairs off Ridgewood Road; replaced railing; added two lamp posts.
- Replaced stairs at the right of the altar with a ramp.
- Improved lighting in worship space.
- Constructed wall dividing current Parish Hall into Reception Room and smaller Parish Hall.
- Replaced flooring, walls and lighting throughout Parish Hall and Reception Room.
- Constructed handicapped-accessible bathroom with shower stall, replacing current storage room on Parish Hall level.
- Renovated bathroom in Resource Center to provide handicapped access.
- Constructed ramp from parking lot into building.
- Purchased new chairs and tables for use in Parish Hall.
Parish Hall Grand Re-opening
On Saturday, September 29, 2007 a special event was held to inaugurate the newly renovated Parish Hall and to celebrate the completion of the first phase of our capital projects. The Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith, Bishop of Newark attended the celebration to bless the Parish Hall and to consecrate the outdoor altar given by former St. George's Rector, the Rev Craig Burlington in memory of parishioner, Bill Andersen. (See photos.)
Special thanks were given to Bill MacIntosh, chair of the Capital Projects Committee for the many long hours spent working on this project and for his leadership, professionalism and calm. The wardens also offered thanks for the leadership of the Rev. Bernie Poppe and the essential site management services provided by Karen Comi.
Planned Projects Presentation
In December 2006, Bill Macintosh, chair of the Capital Projects Committee, and our Rosen Group archtitects made a presentation at a parish meeting of the planned projects.
Capital Projects Presentation, Dec. 2006 
= PDF Document (download free Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Capital Campaign
The Capital Campaign continues to make significant progress toward our goal of $875,000:
| $875,000 |
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Goal |
| 80% |
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% to Goal |
| $703,867 |
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Total Pledge |
| $6,120 |
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Average Pledge |
| $66,000 |
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Highest |
| $20 |
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Lowest |
| 100 |
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No. of Pledges |
Payments on pledges can be made at anytime during the three year period, with checks payable to Saint George's and either mailed to the church office or placed in the collection plate on Sundays. Be sure to note on your check that your contribution is for the Capital Campaign. We encourage you to start making your pledge payments as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about participating in the Capital Campaign, please contact one of the chairpersons:
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Pledge Card
To make a pledge to the Capital Campaign (or modify your existing pledge), please print and fill out the pledge card below, and mail it to:
St. George's Capital Campaign
550 Ridgewood Road
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Pledge Card
= PDF Document (download free Adobe Acrobat Reader)
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