September 24, 2013
Board Election 2013

Submitted by Brian McCaffrey, Governance Committee Chair

At its September 18 meeting, the San Francisco Zen Center Board nominated this year’s slate of candidates for three-year board terms. Each candidate has demonstrated a deep commitment to practice and to Zen Center. Their areas of expertise are needed on the board, and they have clearly demonstrated their qualifications and capacity to lead, focus and guide Zen Center through these challenging times.

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Candidates from left: Larry Bye, Mark Lachman, Joe Rodriguez.

For biographical information and statements, see the Board Appointees page under Governance on the main site. If you would like to speak with any of the candidates please email Connie Cummings, SFZC Secretary, at secretary@sfzc.org for contact information.

We thank our candidates, who are prepared to contribute many hours each month, supporting our mission, vision and the widening of the circle.

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