Buddhism in a Nutshell - Salt Lake Buddhist Temple

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BWA NEWSBrenda KogaWow…March is here and spring is on its way. The BWA has a full schedule planned forthis year. The following is the remaining 2011 events for the tentative calendar decidedby the membership at our last meeting on January 23, 2011:March 6: Omigaki (Altar cleaning/polishing)April 10: Hanamatsuri -prepare items for luncheonApril 30: Nihonmatsuri—Preparation of food to sellMay/June: Tentative BWA Appreciation ActivityJuly 9-10: Obon—food preparation (July 8 prep. Day)August 21: BWA Annual Steak FryOctober 1: Annual Food BazaarOctober 16: Eshinniko/Kakushinniko Service-memorial & new member inductionNovember: Elections for new officers and boardDecember: Bodhi Day Luncheon—Main Dish Preparation—Salads & DessertsThe BWA records by our treasurer, Reiko Watanabe show the following as paidmembers for the BWA as of February 21, 2011:Black, Holly Koga, Brenda Richeda, DotChen, Joyce Koga, Sherrie Sakashita, ConnieChow, Aki Konishi, Jeanne Sakashita, JaneChow, Maya Matsuura, Reiko Sato, DonnaDennison, Yuriko Minaga, Gail Shimada, MisukoDoi, Takako Minaga, Hisako Sugaya, ChieFong, Christy Mitsunaga, Helen Takagi, NancyFujinami, Terry Mitsunaga, Junko Taketa, NanaeFurubayashi, Maxine Miya, Karie-Minaga Terashima, ChicHirano, Carmela Nagata, Setsuko Terashima, KathyIkegami, Bobbie Nakamura, Takae Uno, YoshikoIwasaki, Sandy Okada, Aiko Watanabe, JudyKoike, May Okubo, Yukie Watanabe, ReikoYakumo, KazukoIf you feel there is an error or if you have questions regarding your BWA membership,please contact Reiko. Remember you must be a temple member to be a member ofBWA. The BWA is offering to assist anyone who would like to be a member of theorganization, but is not able to join the temple. Please contact Brenda Koga if you haveconcerns.In January we were saddened to hear of the loss of one of our very devoted members,Ruth Aoki. We will all miss seeing her smiling face and her cheery greetings. She wasvery dedicated to the BWA and all the temple events. Our sincere condolences to herfamily and friends.
More recently we were again informed of another great loss to not only the BWA, but theentire temple with the passing of Yukie Okubo. Yukie was such a huge contributor tothe temple, not just monetarily, but offering much of her time and services. She was thetemple historian for many years and much of our temple history was preserved by herdedicated efforts. She was truly a strong follower of the Dharma and practiced devoutly.Our sympathies to her family as well.Our next meeting will be March 20, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. in the West Wing Jr. Highclassroom. Your attendance is appreciated since we will be discussing preparations forHanamatsuri and Nihonmatsuri.Dharma SchoolChristie FongIt’s great to see our students each Sunday at Dharma School! It is important students tryto attend class each week as our teachers begin practices for their programs forHanamatsuri.Thank you to the second grade students for helping lead the Golden Chain and Promiseduring services through February. We will have the Pre-School/1 st grade class help withthose duties in March.The annual Ski party/Barbecue at the Brighton Ski resort is planned for March 13 th .Meet in the parking lot by 8:30 at our usual spot. (Remember: that is Daylight Savingstime so it will be 1 hour earlier!) If you are planning on attending, please sign up forsomething you can contribute to the lunch. It would be helpful if you let either MayaChow or Karie Minaga-Miya know the number of family members or friends that plan onjoining for lunch. Bring the lawn chairs, foldable picnic tables and hopefully thesunshine!!!The Bowling party is tentatively rescheduled for May 1 st . Details will follow in the nextBuddhist Thoughts.The Dharma School is planning an end of the year, beginning of the new year FamilyOuting at the Mill Hollow camp facility. It is scheduled for Labor Day weekend. It willbe a great way to go camping because all that is needed is your sleeping bag!! Food isincluded! If you and your family are interested in participating, mark your calendars,save the dates and more details will be coming. All members of the Sangha areencouraged to participate.
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