Committees
Steering Committee Members: Nancy Kodo Conover (chair) This committee oversees the overall project and reports to the Zen Community of Oregon Board of Directors.
Operation Budget Work Group: Patrick Bansho Green (chair) This work group is working on a prudent budget for how to operate our own center and what sort of programs, attendance and growth is necessary to sustain a Portland Center.
Fundraising Work Group: Kojun Hull (chair) This work group will develop short-term and long-term fundraising plans.
Building Search Work Group: Julie Weiss (chair) This group will go look at potential properties.
Communications: Julie Weiss (chair) This group will be handling the promotion of the new Portland Program.
Sangha Treasure: Laura Jomon Martin (chair) This is a regular ZCO committee whose mission is to help strengthen and grow membership and ensure ZCO is a welcoming place.
Programming: Nan Whitaker-Emrich (chair)
Shusso of Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple: Kodo Conover
Sangha Council: Ryushin Creedon (chair) The Council is made up of members who have made a commitment to Zen Buddhist practice through jukai and the 5 precepts. They help develop and teach classes and arrange for outside speakers and teachers to come to Portland.
We are eager for your input! Our goal is to achieve a sustainable and responsible model for owning and operating our own place. Please contact these groups if you would like to get involved (or click on the highlighted name to email). |