Leadership Pools
Our all-volunteer organization is supported by many dedicated people. Sangha members interested in a leadership position should contact the appropriate pool leader. If you are listed in a pool and your availability has changed, please advise the pool leader (named in bold italic).
Sesshin Leader Pools
The full list of leader pool members is available here. Sangha members interested in training for a leadership position should contact the appropriate pool leader.
Jiki Pool Leader: Reed Hamilton
Jisha Pool Leader: Greg Leeson
Ino Pool Leader: Cindy Leeson
Tanto Pool Leader: Jen Long
Sesshin Coordinator Pool Leader: Rossy Tzankova
The Practice of Administration
Business and Finance Committee
Members: Steve Mulford (moderator), Sheelo Bohm, Reed Hamilton
Practice & Care Committee:
Members: Peter Bohnert (moderator), Erika Carpenter, John Tecklin, Cindy Leeson
Contact: practiceandcare@ringofbonezendo.org
Moderators:
Members: Ed Shefner, Cindy Leeson
Contact: moderator@ringofbonezendo.org
Newsletter
Editor and Layout: Ken Schumacher
Photos: Jenny Long (page 1), Steve Mulford, Ken Schumacher
Proofreading: Nelson Foster, Reed Hamilton, Steve Mulford, Bob Speiser
Mailing: Greg Leeson, Cindy Leeson
Submissions of original artwork, poetry, articles, photographs, or anything else that might be of interest to the sangha are appreciated. If you would like to submit materials or help with the creation of this newsletter, please write to the editor at: herbkoan@livevibesrecording.com.
The deadline for the next issue is: October 1st, 2026.
Other roles
Website: Erika Carpenter, Dmitry Shemetov (webmaster@ringofbonezendo.org)
Bookkeeper: Reed Hamilton (bookkeeper@ringofbonezendo.org)
General Inquiries: Peter Bohnert (info@ringofbonezendo.org)
Buildings and Grounds: Steve Mulford (smulfordca@gmail.com)
Calendar Planner: George Kiely (gpkiely@yahoo.com)
Membership Coordinator: Cindy Leeson (membership@ringofbonezendo.org)
How to pay your membership fees:
Mail a check to ROBZ, PO Box 1525, Nevada City, CA 95959
Use the Tithe.ly website, with the “church name” Ring of Bone Zendo
VENMO UPDATE: Due to technical issues, we have closed our Venmo account. New payment options will be announced soon.
Address Changes: Cindy Leeson (membership@ringofbonezendo.org)
