Committees & Teams
KCC is governed by the Board of Directors and Resident Lama in accordance with its bylaws. A number of other committees, teams and positions are instrumental in governing and operating KCC. Follow the links below for more information or view committee list for names of committee members. All KCC committees jointly produce a Coordinating Council Report every other month to inform the sangha of key committee activities. The KCC charters and committee members' job descriptions offer the scope and purview of these committees.
Finance
Responsible for KCC finances and annual budget. Includes the Bookkeeper and the Bookeeping Team.
Programs
The Programs area is mainly concerned with the spiritual aspects of KCC. It includes:
- Resident Lama - Leads and directs the Dharma life of the center.
- Program Council - Supports the Resident Lama in setting opportunities for Dharma instruction and practice at KCC.
- Children's Program - Responsible for care and religious education of children aged 4-14.
- Puja - Fosters the Dharma life of KCC by preparing the urban center for puja, providing chant leaders, greeters and handling center setup and cleanup.
- Retreats - Implements the schedule of retreats set by the Program Council.
- Bookstore Coordinator - Operates the KCC bookstore at the urban center.
- Dharma Events - Implements the schedule of special Dharma teaching opportunities set by the Program Council.
- Scholarship - Determines how to allocate KCC's scholarship resources to support access to Dharma programs.
Sangha Business
- Sangha Business
- Volunteer Support - Nurtures the culture of volunteering at KCC through training, mentoring and facilitation.
- Community Liaison - Represents KCC in wider community coalitions, such as Dharma Umbrella, and serves as the point of contact for community groups interested in KCC.
Urban Center Operations
SCOL Operations manages all aspects of the building at 73 NE Monroe in Portland, Oregon. It includes:
- Building & Grounds - Oversees repair, cleaning, maintenance and refurbishing of the urban center.
- Residence Coordinator - Manages rental leases for the urban center and serves as residents' contact.
- Residence Caretakers - Reside at the urban center and oversee daily operations of the house.
Communications
The Communications Team oversees membership services and monitors all external communications and publications. It includes:
- Communications Committee - Develops communications policy and content for KCC publications, both print and digital.
- Membership - Clarifies and supports the process of becoming a member of KCC and maintains the official membership list.
- Production - Produces the KCC newsletter, Web site and all informational mailings.
- Recording & Archiving - Organizes recording of all teachings given at KCC and maintains permanent archive of teachings.