Sunday, July 4, 2010 Officer Meeting Minutes

SJSU Zen Club Meeting

Location Diana Seah's House

When Sunday 07.04.2010 @ 12:00 noon sharp

Attendees Jian Qi Shifu, Diana Seah, Charlene, Tony, Tran, Michelle, Alex, Chao Chen, Arthur

Agenda

1. Departure of Jian Ling Shifu + Introduce Jian Qi Shifu

(What Jian Ling Shifu has done for us during the past semester… Thank You Jian Ling Shifu)

Reflection of Past Events

Buddha Gate Monastery Field Trip Sunnyvale Zen Center Field Trip

Vegetarian restaurants gatherings

Movie day

Mixers with other clubs - Chinese Language and Culture Club (BBQ)

Hiking

Visit Museums related to Buddhism

2. Introduction of New Officers

a. Get everyone Student ID and update the new officers and the club members so we won't get into trouble

b. Alex Lin President

Charlene Vice President

Michelle Secretary

Chao Chen Treasurer

3. Plan for upcoming Fall events:

(what have we done in the past semester?)

a. Weekly meditation sessions 2 days if possible, book rooms for meeting.

1. 3-5pm Wednesday

2. 3-5pm Thursday

b. Movie session

1. The Buddha

2. Renewal

c. Hiking - Sunday, October 10, 2010

d. Possible mixers with other clubs

1. Alex – contact Environmental Club

2. Chao – contact TSA (Taiwanese Student Association)

e. Dharma Talks

1. Abbot – 3-5pm Wednesday, September 15, 2010

2. Abbess – 3-5pm Thursday, November 18, 2010

3. Topics:

i. Buddhism as a religion or philosophy

f. Club registration

1. Tony – train Alex

2. Recruitment of new club members (Alex and Chao)

g. Free Gifts

1. Green bags

2. Mugs

3. Ask Jian Di Shifu or mugs ( Diana )

h. Room reservations Tony + Chao Chen

i. Museum Field Trip

1. Academy of Science

a. Free every third Wed of the month

b. Date/Time - TBD

4. Tabling for Fall semester WELCOME WEEK/ STUDENT Organization CLUB FAIRE

1. Tabling ( Alex, Chao, Charlene, Tony)

2. Wear our club T-shirt.

Next Meeting: 3pm Saturday, August 28, 2010; location TBA