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2011 May 8 eNewsletter

 

BCBA   eNewsletter
May 8th, 2011
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In This Issue

NEWS:

Group Volunteer Projects

Events

Meetings

Board Members

Membership

About BCBA

Donate

Contact Us
 

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BCBA WEBSITE

Mission-Vision Bodhisattva Vow
 

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The New BCBA Website is Online!

~and~
The BCBA Facebook Page is up!

-Hooraaay!


We would really appreciate you dropping by our new Facebook Page to "Like" us !

Simply click on the Facebook button (see symbol to the left) to take you there.  We could really use your help to promote the Facebook Page. Please repost and send the Events and Notes to others!

You'll see the exciting events coming up, such as: Compassion and Acceptance conference with Jana Drakka this week, the Aging Well in Lyons conference, and the Buddha's Birthday Bash!

Website + Facebook:
The new website allows all sanghas to post: contact info, teacher/lineage info, etc. on "Register Your Sangha" and sitting schedules, teaching, events etc. on "Calandar".
The searchable database allows you to find info, such as-  maybe you only know the name of a teacher, but not what sangha they represent -type name in the search -and find the sangha and contact info!
Please SignUp on the BCBA website to take advantage of all our features!

This eNewsletter, the Facebook Page and the Website are all linked to help the Buddhist community of Boulder County to better communicate and find out whats happening in the community! 

See the new Boulder Daily Camera article on the INMI Conference, on Facebook!

A big thank you to Neal Dreessen for his work on the Website!
Another big thank you to Rachel Ingraham for her expertise with the Facebook Page!

BBB:
Thank you to the Board and Committees for all your efforts to make the BBB a special event!
SetUp: Tracy, Trish, Tania
Decorations: Gilian, Jonna, Trish, Joe + The Longmont Buddhist Temple, Lama Karma + The Drukpa Mila Center
Food: Tracy
Dancers: Lama Karma + The Drukpa Mila Center, Joe + The Longmont Buddhist Temple

Meetings

Next Meeting (to go over details before the BBB)
Wed. May 25th 6:30pm - 8:30

Boulder Shambhala Center 1345 Spruce St. Boulder- downstairs in the Family Room.

(NW corner of 14th and Spruce St., downtown Boulder)

We will be discussing the planning details for the Buddha's Birthday Bash (BBB).
Please contact me if you would like an advance copy of the agenda and schedule for the BBB.

 

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Events

Buddha’s Birthday Bash
Multi-Sangha Get-Together + Picnic 
June 4th 2011
10am – 1:30 pm
North Boulder Park, 9th & Dellwood (at the shelter)

 
Meet teachers and sangha’s from other traditions

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Please "Like" us on Facebook and see more information about this event there -you will also see a link on Facebook to RSVP on our Socializr Invitation -Thank You!
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Group Volunteer Projects 
(These Are Just a Few Featured Projects -Contact Us to Learn of More Opportunities)

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Community Table: Meals for Those in Need

Every 4th Fri of the month- Volunteer to serve meals!

BCBA helps to feed approx. 60 individuals in
need -each meal, in partnership with: Carriage House/Community Table, St. Johns Episcopal, and Community Food Share.

At St. John's Episcopal Church                      

1419 Pine St., Boulder, CO. 80302

3:30-6:45 (split shifts available)                  

Every 4th Fri of the month

Next Dates:  May27th

To sign up for this ongoing volunteer project,contact:
alia@boulder.shambhala.org or 303-444-0190 ext, 125

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Reading to End Racism:

To elimanate racism through interactive personal and literary programs that educate and empower youth.

(www.readingtoendracism.org)

Contact us for the next training event!

To sign up for this ongoing volunteer project,contact: prescottrk@hotmail.com

YWCA- 2222 14th St # Main
Boulder, CO 80302-4843
(303) 443-0419 www.ywcaboulder.org

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Board Members

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Board Member:                      Representative Of:

Prescott Knock: Executive Director                Yeshe Khorlo

Alia Braley: Treasurer                                      Shambhala Center

Amy Robertson: Secretary                             Dharma Sangha Boulder

Eileen Kay:                                                         Nalandabodhi

Trish Flaster:                                                      Nalandabodhi

Tania Leontov:                                                  Shambhala CenterYeshe Khorlo

Tracy Steele:                                                      Shambhala Center

Kathy Gibson:                                                  Golden Bowl Sangha

Gilian Keiper:                                                   Nalandabodhi
 

 

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Membership

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Please contact us to join in!

There are three levels of membership:

(1) General Member: Sign-up for Newsletter, volunteer, attend meetings.

(2) Liaison Member: Pass information on to your sangha, provide skills and time for the organization.

(3) Sangha Membership/Board Member: Take part in the organization of BCBA.   Help to organize interest in your sangha, organize projects, and act as liaison.

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About BCBA

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BCBA Provides:

  • Volunteer Placement and Volunteer Support.
  • Community Outreach and Volunteer Program Development for Sanghas.
  • A coalition of organized sanghas focused to work on projects that support the local community.
  • A supportive network to practice and discuss contemplative service.

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Donate:

BCBA has been a 501(c)3 non-profit organization since 2007. Your donations are greatly appreciated by those we serve, thank you.  Please contact us to make a donation.

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"We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness." -Thich Nhat Hanh

“Generosity is the action which harvests peace.” – Ven. Trungpa Rinpoche

Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
— Unknown

Buddhist Coalition for Bodhisattva Activity   
 
CONTACT:
Tel: (303) 819-6225   
 
 

 

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