Minutes of FZ Business Meeting 01/24/06, 8:20-9:20pm

Present: Angie, Wendy, Jane, Samia, Laura, Ritu, Dan,
Britt, donnalynn, Lorne, and Carolyn

Jane is now FZ Coordinator, a role donnalynn
previously fulfilled. Lorne has agreed to be FZ
Treasurer, taking up Carolyn's work. Britt will serve
as Secretary in Ritu's stead. Gratitude for the work
of Donnalynn, Carolyn, and Ritu was roundly expressed.

1.  Carolyn presented a Financial Status Update. As of
January 4, FZ had a balance of $3,152. This is a full
$1,000 more than FZ began with 7 months ago. Proposals
for how to spend the surplus will be heard at the next
business meeting in April.
FZ owes money to Angie for copies made. Angie will
tally the copy expenses for 2005. FZ will pay any
amount still owed and will advance an amount equal to
the 2005 total toward future expenses.
Dan expects that maintenance for a website (domain
name, hosting, etc.) will cost between 10 and 30
dollars a month. Laura will assist him with the
website committee.  He will speak more next meeting
when we hear other proposals.
A gift to the Friend's House might be appropriate.
Subsidizing the price of sesshin is another option.

2.  Angie spoke briefly of the upcoming Spring
Practice Period, a time for more intensive practice
when we can bring together zazen and daily life in a
conscious way. The period will begin after the
February sesshin and end March 11 when there will be a
daylong sit and Jukai ceremony for Emily. Jane has
interviewed Angie regarding the Practice Period and
will send out an email with further information.

3.  Wendy presented the plan for the February
newsletter. Two pages will be devoted to explanations
for those new to the Soto tradition and the Floating
Zendo. Proposed articles include "Soto Tradition: Why
we face the wall, Kinhin, Dogen" and "How to Connect
with the Yahoo Group." Anyone wanting to contribute to
the newsletter is invited to contact Wendy at
wendygra@ix.netcom.com.

The next business meeting is scheduled for April 11.
We will discuss how to use our financial surplus.