It’s a great start for BWA 2023 as we welcome new members: Diane Shinta-Durst; Teri Hirota; Derek Ives; Joanne Makishima; Emi Mori; Judy Nakano; Mieko Nakano; June Oto and Reiko Tsuchida. They are a wonderful additions to the BWA.
BWA MEMORIAL SERVICE
On January 29, BWA held our Eshinni-ko / Kakushinni-ko / BWA Memorial and Seminar when we honored and remembered our members who have passed away during 2020, 2021 and 2022. Rev. Etsuko Mikame of San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin was our guest minister who was well received.
Youth Dana Gifts
During the BWA Memorial service, we gave the MVBT Youth Groups our Dana Gifts, which is our most rewarding event. We are grateful to our Sangha for their generosity during our Dana Youth Fund Drive.
Luncheon
Following the Service/Seminar, a group of 18 honored Rev. Mikame at a luncheon at Don Giovanni Ristorante in Mountain View. We all enjoyed delicious food and good conversations.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
$20 membership dues for 2023 are now being accepted.
2023 BWA CABINET
At the Sunday Service on January 29, the 2023 BWA Cabinet was installed. The cabinet members are:
President
Reiko Murakami
Vice President
Shirley Matsumoto
Recording Secretary
Phyllis Chan
Corresponding Secretary
Lois Okino
Treasurer
Joan Aoki
Historian
Amy Arakaki
Religious Planning Rep.
Lorrie Kitasoe
Official Delegates
Reiko Murakami
Joan Aoki
In Gassho,
Reiko Murakami
BWA President