Committees

KCC 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.
Committee membership updated March 2013; point persons in italics.

Program Council

Convened 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.

Members

Michael Conklin, Julia King Tamang, Bill Spangle, Dora DeCoursey (on hiatus)

Board liaison: Kathleen Benz

Board of Directors

The 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.

Members

Kathleen Benz (President), Steve Parker (Assistant President), Ephraim Miller (Treasurer), Pat Parker (Secretary), Jim Kimball

Finance

A 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.

Members

Kathleen Benz, Ephraim Miller, Lois Beran, Bonnie Wilson

Bookkeeping

Responsible for day-to-day financial operations of KCC.

Members

Bonnie Wilson, Hanna Karlin, Martha West, Pat Parker

Volunteer Support Committee

Nurtures 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.

Members

Aly Good, Hanna Karlin, Marci Roth

Board liaison: Pat Parker

Legal Support

Advises leadership.

Members

Alan Gladstone, Lois Beran

Building and Grounds

Oversees repair, cleaning, maintenance, and refurbishing of the urban center. Office support manages and stocks paper materials displayed on glass case.

Members

Carol Spears, Phuntsok Johnson (Residence Caretakers)

Puja Committee

Responsible 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.

Members

Mary 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 Program

A 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.

Members

Sonia Arion, Carolyn Peck, Heather McNally, Cynthia Irving, Susan Segur, Joe B., Shelley Turley, John R.

Dharma Daycare: Susan Giese, Erik Fromme, Hilary Foote

Retreats & Events

This 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.)

Members

Susan Gladstone, Ann Ramey, Teri Duffy, Moriah Karlin

Membership

Communicates 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.

Members

Dora DeCoursey, Lynn McClenahan

Scholarship

Determines how to allocate KCC's scholarship resources to support access to Dharma programs.

Members

Sonia Arion

Bookstore

Responsible 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.

Members

Hilary Foote, Gwen Lovetere

SPC

Creating new strategic plan.

Members

Michael 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.

Members

Barbara 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 Caretakers

Oversees the health and maintenance of Ser Chö Ösel Ling.

Members

Galen Doucette (manager), Betta Ledbetter (cook), Jake Cummings, Jikan Quitorio (cook)

Rural Operations (ROC)

Helps maintain Ser Chö Ösel Ling land stewardship and maintenance.

Members

Steve Parker, Jim Kimball

Communications

Develops 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.

Members

Kathleen 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

eNewsletter

Puts out the monthly enewsletter about KCC’s activities.

Members

Rosemarie Sweet, Sam Snoek-Brown, Jessica Dennison

Community Liaison

Represents KCC in wider community coalitions, such as Dharma Umbrella, and as a point of contact for community groups interested in KCC

Members

Dora DeCoursey