Floating Zendo  Business Meeting Minutes
August 30, 2005
8:15-9:15pm

Present:  Angie, Jane, Ritu, Wendy, Dan, Donnalynn,
Samia, Carolyn, Lorne

1.  Debrief of Sesshin 2005

We discussed that overall the sesshin went very well
thanks to everyone who worked so hard in the planning
and implementation.  We were especially pleased with
the tenzo and those who attended for a short time felt
the efforts of the sangha when they were there.

The location of Camp Double Bear was beautiful, but
not comfortable for several reasons.  The hills made
it difficult to get around the campsite.  The zendo
was right in the middle of the site and therefore it
was disruptive to zazen when people were parking their
cars outside or walking around.

The roles of those who served the sesshin were not
always clear and therefore there will be written
instructions developed.  We also discussed the impact
of how we choose to end the sesshin taking into
consideration that there are members who are new to
sesshin.

2.  Financial

Carolyn presented the financial update and the current
balance is $2,157.76.  We will be looking into keeping
the financial information on an on-line database with
a password so that people can access it since we
should have more than one checkbook.  Carolyn will not
be renewing her term as Treasurer.

Projected expenses are a dimmer switch for Friend’s
House and postcards for Parinavana in February.

3.   Planning for 2006 Sesshin

We agreed to continue to have the sesshin in August.
Jane and Samia will explore options for the location.

4.   Roundtable

Donnalynn recently has become a member of the board of
directors of Jikoji and will be vacating her role as
coordinator at the end of the year.  She is interested
in knowing how Jikoji can serve the sangha and how the
sangha can serve Jikoji.

Donnalynn is asking people to consider accepting a
role in helping to keep the floating zendo afloat. New
terms start in January 2006.

The Next FZ Business Meeting will be November 27,
2005.