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Timeline of the process and decision to move the Boston Shambhala Center
Sakyong makes the suggestion to Lodro Rinzler, Director of the center at the time Richard Reoch brings this up to the Board during a visit to Boston
Fall 07-Spring 08 A year of envisioning exercises led by Charlie Byron, then Chair of the Board, of meeting with many segments of the community and exploring the possibilities relating to moving Spring 08 Explored the idea of a satellite center in Somerville Formation of first real estate task force to test the waters. Collected information about pricing in various areas of the city Fall 08 Priorities of building and strengthening the community are begun to support the move process, such as: increasing membership, empowering a new generation of teachers, and reaching out to new groups of people. Winter 08-09 Board of Trustees retreat to develop a mission statement and vision for the center and the move Needs analysis. The decision to move within 2 years Shambhala Day-09 First announcement to the community of decision to move within 2 years Board of Trustees makes many phone calls to community members about the move: answered questions, sounded people out, found people who are inspired by the idea Sent out mission statement (available here) Formation of the Move Committee - purpose is to develop several specific scenarios based on the real estate market, our current financial and fundraising capacity, and other factors to test the feasibility of various plans. Finally to develop a strategic plan that seems feasible.
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