1. President Board Report
Given by Lisa for Elizabeth
Transition of Board
New member Mariko
2. Teacher Council Report
Bilha
- Council and Board to meet and having mission statement as baseline, invite sangha to discuss their needs and wishes.
- Coming retreat with Carol March 25-27. Theme-Perception
Details on website and can contact Carol for more information - Shaila Catherine will be presenting guided meditation and talk via Zoom June 5th.
Simon initiated and coordinated event.
3. Treasurer Report
Lisa
Financials-stable
She thanked Judi G for her help in new role and also Walter for his support
4. IT Report
Kenneth
Going well
Hybrid gatherings successful
Website-good tool for all
Feel free to contact him with comments, questions, suggestions
5. Open Agenda for any questions or business that may arise i.e. direction, issues of sangha
Jane brought forth the question is the sangha is interested in ideas for Service as a sangha.
She presented two suggestions: HouseN2Home and Immigration Rights
Discussion followed. Jewish Family Service was mentioned as a resource to work with them to help with 300 Afghanistan immigrants they have coming.
Sunil suggested working with a NGO in Afghanistan to determine if feasible to work directly with them via Zoom.
Mariko will check with Howard from Tuner Senior Resource Center to see if place to store donations for HouseN2Home.
No decisions were made at this time.
6. Announcements
Bilha’s “drop in” meditation class with TSRC continues every Tuesday. Current discussion on the Eightfold Path
Carol gave more information regarding the retreat she will be having.