CommitteesKCC is guided by two committees, the Program Council, which is responsible for meditation practices, and the Board of Directors, responsible for governance and financial oversight. Other committees oversee the activities within their own purview. Below is a description of the committees at KCC. Program CouncilConvened by Resident Lama Michael Conklin. The Program Council supports the Resident Lama in setting opportunities for Dharma instruction and practice at KCC. The Program Council was established in 2002 by Lama Michael Conklin in accordance with the Bylaws of KCC. The Program Council manages all dimensions of activities related to practice and teachings at KCC. MembersMichael Conklin, Julia King Tamang, Bill Spangle, Dora DeCoursey (on hiatus) Board liaison: Kathleen Benz Board of DirectorsThe KCC Board of Directors nurtures the mission and vision by setting annual goals, establishing operating policy and monitoring the legal and fiscal health of the organization. It also convenes the annual sangha meeting and the annual leadership retreat. The board generally meets on the third Sunday of every month from 1:30pm - 4:30pm at KCC; all are welcome to attend. MembersKathleen Benz (President), Steve Parker (Assistant President), Ephraim Miller (Treasurer), Pat Parker (Secretary), Jim Kimball FinanceA subcommittee of the Board, the Finance Committee oversees all policies related to the annual budget and finance as well as managing the day-to-day finances of the center. The KCC Treasurer and Bookkeeper are always committee members. MembersKathleen Benz, Ephraim Miller, Lois Beran, Bonnie Wilson BookkeepingResponsible for day-to-day financial operations of KCC. MembersBonnie Wilson, Hanna Karlin, Martha West, Pat Parker Volunteer Support CommitteeNurtures the culture of volunteering at KCC through training, mentoring and facilitation. Annually seeks out individuals with appropriate gifts and skills to serve in the ways needed to carry out KCC's activities. Committee also acts as a liaison between volunteers and the organization. MembersAly Good, Hanna Karlin, Marci Roth Board liaison: Pat Parker Legal SupportAdvises leadership. MembersAlan Gladstone, Lois Beran Building and GroundsOversees repair, cleaning, maintenance, and refurbishing of the urban center. Office support manages and stocks paper materials displayed on glass case. MembersCarol Spears, Phuntsok Johnson (Residence Caretakers) Puja CommitteeResponsible for organizing regular meditation practices. Fosters the Dharma life of KCC by preparing the urban center for puja, providing chant leaders, greeters and handling center setup and cleanup. MembersMary Woods, Dean Conklin, Michael Davis, Jef Gunn, Lynn McClenahan, Bob Wilson, Luisa Zini, Joe Bertagnoli, Aly Good, Pat Parker, Melinda Bell, Michele Zimmerman, Susan Gladstone, Lois Beran, assistant: Phin O’Hern Children’s ProgramA subcommittee of the Program Council, members of the Children’s Program set the annual curriculum for the children at KCC and ensures qualified teachers are present to instruct them. MembersSonia Arion, Carolyn Peck, Heather McNally, Cynthia Irving, Susan Segur, Joe B., Shelley Turley, John R. Retreats & EventsThis committee is responsible for registration and the logistics of events (including: retreats, study groups, classes, and various events such as visits by eminent teachers, public events, talks, and more) hosted by KCC, whether at KCC, SCOL, or off-site. (The Program Council is responsible for event content and curriculum.) MembersSusan Gladstone, Ann Ramey, Teri Duffy, Moriah Karlin MembershipCommunicates to current and prospective members about membership and pledging at KCC. Encourages members to support KCC through pledging and other activities. Monitors progress toward yearly pledging goals. MembersDora DeCoursey, Lynn McClenahan ScholarshipDetermines how to allocate KCC's scholarship resources to support access to Dharma programs. MembersSonia Arion BookstoreResponsible for ordering decisions about which books and items are stocked in the KCC bookstore. Coordinates with the Program Council to ensure materials are available to support retreats and classes. MembersHilary Foote, Gwen Lovetere SPCCreating new strategic plan. MembersMichael Conklin, Dora DeCoursey, Bill Spangle, Aly Good, Alan Gladstone, Jeff Alworth, Kathleen Benz, Pat Parker, Anthony Kimple Development (DevCom)Plans and executes efforts to raise capital funds and oversees annual operating campaign. MembersBarbara Bell, Kathleen Benz, Linda Besant, Dora DeCoursey, Susan Gladstone, Aly Good (small role) KCC Connect: Susan Gladstone, Jean Ellen, Aly Good, Dora Decoursey, Bill Spangle, Jeff Gunn, Kathleen Benz SCOL CaretakersOversees the health and maintenance of Ser Chö Ösel Ling. MembersGalen Doucette (manager), Betta Ledbetter (cook), Jake Cummings, Jikan Quitorio (cook) Rural Operations (ROC)Helps maintain Ser Chö Ösel Ling land stewardship and maintenance. MembersSteve Parker, Jim Kimball CommunicationsDevelops communication policy and content for KCC publications, both print and digital. The purview of the Communications Committee includes all print and digital material provided by KCC. Communications includes Production and Recording & Archiving. MembersKathleen Benz (coordinator) Design: Marci Roth, Tara Sullican Photography: Aly Good, Betta Ledbetter, Susan Gladstone Phones: Jean Mooneyham Recording/Archiving: Dave Ebaugh, Jeff McCormack Video Streaming: Sheri Mahoney, Hanna Karlin, Julie Lockerby Texts: Melinda Bell, Julie Colley, Luisa Zini Web: Barbara Miller, Kahtleen Benz, Julia King Tamang, Susan Gladstone eNewsletterPuts out the monthly enewsletter about KCC’s activities. MembersRosemarie Sweet, Sam Snoek-Brown, Jessica Dennison Community LiaisonRepresents KCC in wider community coalitions, such as Dharma Umbrella, and as a point of contact for community groups interested in KCC MembersDora DeCoursey
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