Governance & Committees
Sangha Steering Circle
Led by a team of dedicated community members and our guiding teacher Chas DiCapua, the Sangha Steering Circle endeavors to care for and grow our vibrant Open Door Meditation Community in an inclusive way. It is responsible for overall policy, governance and direction of the organization, as well as managing the financial health of the organization.
Committees
Anyone in our community can join our committees and volunteer their time as a form of dana. The leaders of these committees may also be members of the Sangha Steering Circle.
The Finance Committee oversees development of the annual budget and the performance of the organization in meeting its budgeted revenues and expenses. The committee will present the budget and any subsequent major changes to the SSC for approval. Committee will be responsible for recommending and leading fundraising efforts, developing new funding streams, and acting as a repository for fundraising ideas.
Contact Rich Blumenthal for more information.
The Communications Committee oversees all aspects of outreach, publicity, and communication with members of the Open Door Meditation Community and the broader public. Committee members manage the website, the Mail-Chimp mailing list, and social media platforms (private Facebook group and Instagram).
Contact Shari Robinson for more information.
The Program Committee supports Open Door’s teachers, coordinates welcomers and Zoom hosts at ODMC gatherings, organizes retreats, maintains a schedule of events and provides the logistical support necessary to run the educational and spiritual programs of the Open Door community.
Contact Nancy Markowitz for more information.
The Facilities Committee is responsible for identifying the space needs for Open Door and making recommendations to the Steering Circle for approval. The committee also coordinates the scheduling, furnishings, cleaning of the space and coordinates the audio system and other technology needs including ensuring there are enough Sangha members who can set up and troubleshoot these systems.
Contact: Ted Hall for more information.