Please contact Leaders or Merilee Schultheiss, Head of Zendo, merileeschultheiss@gmail.com for more information about participation.
OPERATIONAL TEAMS
ALTARS
Maintains altars with fresh arrangements weekly, replenishes supplies
Leader: Yvonne Russell yrussell@q.com Members: Dan Cook, Tracy Current, Gabrielle Gerlitz, Kelly McFadden, Nick Podsialik, Erik Prieto, Madeline Ray, Amy Strickland Needs Members
AUDIO
Facilitates Zoom hybrid format, optimizing sound and video quality
Needs Leader and Members Members: Geoff Keeton
COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA
Works with the office manager to generate monthly newsletter and other publications, develops website content
Leader: Judy Johansen office@zencenterofdenver.org Members: Lois Becker, Lisa Diamond, Bill Minyard, Nick Podsiadlik Needs members
FINANCE
Serves as an advisory to the Zen Center of Denver Board of Directors
Leader: Yosi Luwak yosilutwak@gmail.com Members: David Jordan, Jennifer Knight, Tripp Wallin
FUNDRAISING
Develops fundraising campaigns and events to appeal for special donations as well as on-going program and facility needs as identified by the Finance Committee, including organizing the summer sangha picnic and winter party
Leader: Kim Waldron kimwaldron3@comcast.net Members: Francine Campone, Liz DeLap, Bob Troyer.
LANDSCAPING
Maintains temple garden and surrounding landscape, organizes workdays, coordinates with Professional Japanese Garden and Landscape Consultant, Desi Wood
Flower Mountain Zen Garden Leader: Fred Becker voigtzen@outlook.com
Interim Temple Landscape Leader: Merilee Schultheiss, merileeschultheiss@gmail.com
Members: Michele Basche, Lois Becker, Cory Bennett, Hamza Costelle, Andrew Goldin, David Jordan, Jef McKenzie, David Scarbeary Needs members and Temple Landscape Leader
LIBRARY
Purchases and catalogs books for reference and lending libraries.
Leader: Chad Johnson Chad.johnson2@zoho.com Members: James Lee Baker
MAINTENANCE
Maintains heating, plumbing, ventilation, electrical, electronic systems, coordinates short-term construction projects, contracting with outside agencies as needed
Co-Leaders: David Lee yongxing1301@gmail.com, Clark Dollard clarkdollard@gmail.com Member: Stephen French
MEMBERSHIP
Works to assess and improve the member experience, including focusing on new member support.
Leader: Merilee Schultheiss merileeschultheiss@gmail.com Members: Greg Fellman, David Gibson, Bill Hamaker, Britnie Hurd, Greg Mason
SEMINARS
Assists the teachers in conducting Intro to Zen Seminars.
Leader: Greg Fellman gregfellman@yahoo.com Members: Fred Becker, Marcus Bianchi, Brett James, Paige Noon, Mark Smothers, Amy Strickland, Bill Wright.
TECH TEAM
Updates ZCD website.
Leader: Judy Johansen office@zencenterofdenver.org Members: Steve Cole, Jef McKenzie, Mark Rabideau, Randall Sims.
TENZO GROUP
Prepares and serves Sunday refreshments
Tea and Cookies Coordinator: Gabrielle Gerlitz gmgerlits@gmail.com Members: Christine Baier, Kent Gruetzmacher, David Lee, Joyce McLaren, Martha Meyers, Wes Peters, David Van Buskirk, Annae Marie Williams (OOT) Needs members
SERVICE GROUPS
CARDS
Sends cards to support those experiencing life-changing events including illness and loss, as well as celebratory events.
Leader: Brett James brettjames836@gmail.com Members: Lois Becker
PRISON DHARMA
Visits the Englewood Federal Correctional Institute weekly to facilitate discussions and practice sittings, and conduct ceremonies with Buddhist inmates. Members commit to providing service once per month. Some training requirements are involved, please contact Amy Strickland for details.
Leader: Amy Strickland astrick135@gmail.com Members: Bill Hamaker, Bob Knott, Jim Long
ZEN PEACEMAKERS INTERNATIONAL
The Zen Center of Denver is an affiliate of ZPI and maintains a presence on their website. Local outreach programs at Samaritan House and Metro Caring Foodbank are announced through zcd@groups.io. Some training required
Contact Person: Bill Hamaker WAHamaker@gmail.com
DHARMA AFFINITY GROUPS
FAMILY ZEN
Plans Family Sit and Seva events for parents and children including meditation and service practices.
Members: Joyce McLaren, Jessica Guenther, Nina Nadeau
LGBTQ+
This committee is still working on its goals and is likely to begin with sittings for LGBTQ+ folx and allies.
Leader: Ythene Wakeford ythene.voidful@gmail.com Members: Brett James, Annae Marie Williams Anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ is invited to join the committee or submit ideas
MEETING IN THE MOMENT THROUGH MUSIC AND DANCE
In this group we interact with each other through movement and sound, allowing ourselves to be guided by our intuition and our sensitivity to the shared experience of the group. All are welcome
Facilitator: Clark Dollard clarkdollard@gmail.com
RECOVERY GROUP
Meets Wednesday evenings for one round of sitting followed by discussion. All are welcome.
Facilitator: Bill Wright gone2sit@gmail.com
ZCD WOMEN’S GROUP
Our Buddhist women’s group provides a safe, emotionally supportive space for deepening connections among women in the sangha. We empower compassionate practice as we hear our feelings and experiences, explore relevant spiritual materials, and study the lives of Buddhist women who serve as our guides on the path of compassion and wisdom. Meets virtually on the second Sunday of the month from 11-12:30.
If interested in participating please contact Christine Baier christinewbaier@gmail.com