Dear Friends

Twice a year, spring and fall, WMC holds a community meeting, to discuss our sangha’s recent activities and share ideas for activities, speakers and practice over the upcoming six months. The spring meeting also includes elections for the Board and the Practice Council. The spring meeting will be on Saturday March 28, online, for an hour, from 9:30 - 10:30am. You can join at our usual Zoom link (if you don’t know it or have lost it, please write to us at wmcsangha@gmail.com).

Our By-Laws say: “the Board of Trustees shall manage the business and affairs of the WMC. In making major decisions, the Board of Trustees will consult with and receive input from the larger community. The Board of Trustees shall ground all of its decisions on the wishes and needs of the whole membership of the congregation of the WMC. As the elected representatives of the community as a whole, the Trustees are entrusted by the community with holding the well being of the community in their heart and with embodying in their actions the needs of the community as a whole.” These responsibilities include ensuring we maintain our 501(c) (3) status, conducting WMC elections, and acting as treasurer for the sangha.

The By-Laws also say: “The Practice Council shall have responsibility for overseeing the spiritual life of the community and supporting the mindfulness practice of congregants. The Practice Council will look for guidance from the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and from Dharma teachers from his tradition.”

We very much hope you are able to attend the March 28 community meeting and participate in the discussion about our sangha’s future. 

The Board will be sending out information about the voting process shortly.

With love to all

Your WMC Practice Council

Jeanine Cogan, Joann Malone, Jude McCartin, Patrick Smith, Nigel Twose