Annual Election Nomination Period Open

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In accordance with KTC elections policy, the board has opened nominations for the offices of Columbus KTC Director (2 yr term), Secretary (2 yr term), and Member-at-Large (1 yr term). 

 

Nominations

Any KTC member in good standing may be nominated for the position, but it is wise to check with the person first before nominating them. Nominees must receive two nominations from members in good standing to become eligible candidates for the office.

Nominations will be received by election chair Justin Fitch at

communications@columbusktc.org, or in writing to Columbus KTC, Attn: Justin Fitch, 645 W. Rich Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. You may also call Columbus KTC at (614) 228-6546 to nominate someone by phone.

All nominations–whether by email, phone, or postal mail–must be received by 11:59pm on December 29th, 2024.

If you are curious about the duties of a board member, what each positions entails, etc . . . you are invited to talk to any of our current board members about their work. Here are our current board members: https://columbusktc.org/our-organization/

 

Membership

We also invite people who are considering membership in Columbus KTC to take this opportunity to become members and join us in this process; we welcome your input. To become a member, please visit our pledge page.For more details on the election policy, please see this document: Columbus KTC Board Elections Policy 14.1-1.

MATCHING Gift Opportunity for Giving Tuesday Next Week!

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We’re entering into the “giving season” this week, and KTC has an exciting giving opportunity to share with you.

An anonymous donor has offered to MATCH any donations given to Columbus KTC in honor of #Giving Tuesday, the international day of generosity and service that takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

This year, any gift given to KTC from 12:01 AM on Thanksgiving Day through Midnight on Giving Tuesday will be eligible to be MATCHED, dollar for dollar, for a total of up to $10,000.

This is an amazing opportunity to double your impact and help KTC. 

As we look toward 2025 and the 3rd Anniversary of opening our new building, we are hoping to complete our shrine room with new shrine cabinets and add the golden buddhist spire (“sertok” in Tibetan) to the top of our building. If you give during this period, your gift will help us kick off fundraising for these two amazing projects.

IT’S EASY TO GIVE: 

To participate in the Giving Tuesday Matching Challenge, you can use the one-time donation option “Donation to the Operating Fund” on our KTC website from 12:01 AM Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28) through Midnight on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Here’s that link: https://columbusktc.kindful.com/

Tell your family and friends that if they would like to donate the KTC during this Season of Giving – and accumulate some positive karma – they can donate during our Giving Tuesday Fundraiser.

Thanks in advance for your generosity, and May All Beings Benefit!

Sunday, May 19: Last KTC Kids Program before a Summer Break!

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On the First and Third Sundays of the month, five to six youths ages 5-10 practice meditation together, hear stories told by the Buddha (called Jataka Tales) about virtuous actions, do yoga poses, make crafts, play games and light candles on the special Youth Shrine.

The KTC Kids’ Program will be taking a summer vacation. We will be on summer break June – August and resume in September. 

Last class before break will be this Sunday, May 19th!

Register your child for Sunday’s class here.

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KTC Prayer Flags Return!

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Through the hard work and assistance of Chuck Drake, friend Tom, and David Weaver, our missing prayer flags have been replaced and are bringing blessings to the neighborhood again. Dedicating the merit – and may all beings benefit!
– Want to sponsor our prayer flags? Write to Lama Kathy at lamakathy@columbusktc.org

Kimoodo Tai Chi Classes at KTC

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Sangha member and Grandmaster Tim Stanforth will now offer Kimoodo Tai Chi classes at KTC on an ongoing, regular basis.

These classes are held on most Saturdays from 4pm until 5pm in the downstairs classroom.

Proceeds from these classes benefit Columbus KTC.

 

To sign up, find out more, or verify that a class will be held, please email Grandmaster Tim Stanforth at zenrchi@yahoo.com.

 

Grandmaster Tim holds an 8th Dan Black Belt from the Oriental Martial Arts College. His students have accomplished over 80 black belts.

Kimoodo is a healing martial art that uses a combination of ‘power breathing,’ ‘power stretching,’ and ‘power mind.’

The discipline is considered to be a combination of yoga and tai chi and is based on Taekwondo.

KTC Board Election 2024

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Congratulations to Bethany Dwinnell, Amanda Nordhof, and Steve Thaxton, who were elected Sunday, January 14, 2024, to the positions of treasurer, member-at-large, and assistant director, respectively. They will be sworn in and begin their new terms during our upcoming Losar Sunday celebration, Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Thank you to all who attended the election or sent their votes in electronically. Please wish congratulations to Bethany, Amanda, and Steve the next time you see them, and please wish a big thank you to outgoing board members Rebecca Worthington and John Bova for their recent service!

KTC Children’s Program

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The KTC Children’s program will meet on the first and third Sunday of the month October through December. Here is the October sign-up link. The program runs from 11:30 -12:30 and children ages 5 – 12 can participate. We will be able to expand this program as we get more volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact kids@columbusktc.org.

Children’s Group Signup

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The first Columbus KTC Children’s class will start on September 17th. Children ages 5-10 are welcome to attend on September 17th from 11:30-12:30 while their guardians attend adult programming. There will be a Buddhist-themed storytime, craft, and mindfulness practice.
If you’re interested in volunteering or have questions, please email kids@columbusktc.org. 

Small-Group Interviews with Lama Tobden

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In order to allow students to have more time with Lama Tobden, a limited number of small-group interviews may be available. Students would meet with Lama Tobden in groups of five for twenty minutes. Each student in the group would be invited to ask one question.
Sign-ups for interviews are being taken on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to join one of the possible small group interview sessions, please sign-up here. Probable location of interviews to be Children’s Room downstairs at KTC. Plan to arrive on time there for your scheduled interview slot unless notified otherwise.
There are currently three small group time slots available:
  • Group One: 9am to 9:20 on Saturday, Aug 26
  • Group Two: 9:20am to 9:40am on Saturday, Aug 26
  • Group Three: Group Three: (Not available at this time, but may re-open)
  • Group Four: 9:20am to 9:40am on Sunday, Aug 27
If you are unable to grab a slot, you may add your name to the waitlist for possible openings. Thank you. May all beings benefit!

Are You a Weeder? KTC Garden Team Needs YOU!

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As the summer season comes to an end, the KTC garden team is looking for a few good weeders. These are folks who enjoy getting rid of invasive plants that mess up our flowerbeds.

We have a few weeks left in weeding season, so if you’d like to assist, please contact Garden Team Lead Christopher Staron at cjstaron@gmail.com

Thanks very much!