Monday, June 16, 2008

Project Paper : by Mary Ann Tsao

Dear Friends of Bhutanese Sangha,



I am attaching the draft paper for the Bhutan project as promised.



In this paper, I try to summarize events to date, outline what we’ve discussed in terms of a rough framework for the way ahead, as well as rough sketches of some of the steps that need action to move the project along.



I also took the liberty to list members of the Workgroup and possible roles in this project but this is just for discussion and we should define this when we meet again to start working on this in earnest.



Please do review, amend, add and subtract as you see fit. Do send me and the working group your comments.



I would also like to propose a working meeting to review and amend the contents of the paper. This is somewhat urgent as I need to send Karma Penjor something soon (as follow up to our meeting on May 18 and as preparation to the development of the MOU and other actions (e.g. survey of site) on Bhutan’s side.



Selfishly, since I have to head off to the US on June 19 and won’t be back until end July/early August, may I propose a meeting this coming weekend/week so we can get ourselves organized on plans for immediately actionable activities so we can get the ball rolling?



How about Sunday, June 15, 3.00 – 5.00 pm at my house? Can provide/go out for dinner also if some or all of us want to hang out!



Agenda would be:

Review of paper for clarification, amendments
Develop workgroup structure and confirm members, the role people would like to take, etc.
Develop preliminary time line/work plan
Assignment of tasks
Discuss fund raising strategy/plan
AOB


Phillip, Lawrence and Fred – Please come if you can but likelihood is that you are traveling; if not available, please send comments on paper or anything else and we will keep you informed.



Cheryd and Rebecca – Would love to have your involvement especially around events that need to be planned for fundraising, etc. Also, Ling is working on a documentary of interviews of monks (part of my needs assessment) as documentation, material to help with fundraising, etc. I thought you guys might enjoy working on that as well, particularly with your expertise, Cheryd. Please let me now if you can be involved – if not now, then perhaps at a later stage.

Ling – Video!!!
Many thanks!

Tashi delek!
Mary Ann
Dr Mary Ann Tsao [matsao@tsaofoundation.org]

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