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Zen and Magick – Rev. Myō Lahey (12 August 2023)
Bringing Nothing and Taking Away Nothing – Rev. Myō Lahey (22 July 2023)
The Billys Heart Circle for Gay, Bi, Queer Men – Starting May 16th
Third Tuesday each month – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
The Billys is a heart-centered community of cis and trans men, woven together by shared values and our shared experience as gay, bi, and queer men. We embrace everyone with deep welcome and radical acceptance regardless of age, race/ethnicity, religion, and income level. Heart Circle is the Billys central ritual where we “sit” gently together, holding space for each other and sharing deeply. Heart Circle is where community is forged.
This is a mask optional event, full vaccination is encouraged; please stay home if ill. Online Billys Heart Circle via zoom is available each week; see thebillys.org/events for registration and details.
Existential Dread and Samadhi – Rev. Myō Lahey (6 May 2023)
Do the Next Right Thing – Rev. Steven Tierney (29 April 2023)
Annual Meeting Notes – 1 October 2022
Recommendation One: Should the HSZC remain in operation as a property owing,
residential Zen center.
Consensus Yes
Recommendation Two: Are those present willing to step up and do additional work to
recruit and maintain a larger membership and to raise funds.
Yes = 0
Yes, qualified = 7
Not at this time = 2
Recommendation 3: Invest funds to hire a part-time project manager to develop and
operate an organizational structure which will support membership and fund
development activities by the members. With specific measurable goals, timelines and
responsible parties. Steven and Myo will draft a job description and budget for 3 and 6-
month versions of the project. Copy will be sent to the members present today, with a
short and specific window for feedback. A targeted fundraising appeal will be made to
support this part-time position.
Vote: Unanimous support
Recommendation 4: Jeff will spearhead a recruitment and Board development
effort to support current Board members and recruit new members with specific
interests and skills.
Vote: Unanimous support
Recommendation 5: That the Board visit and evaluate the current Mission statement
and enhance its relevance to practice in 2022 and forward.
Vote: Unanimous support
Recommendation 6: That the Board clarify the covid and related health policies for 57
Hartford Street and HSZC- related programs and activities regarding vaccines, masks
and related health and safety precautions.