Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees, a volunteer organization elected by Pledge members of the Sangha (the congregation), supports the minister in managing the business of the temple.

Each of the board’s members serves a two-year term (one-year for appointees) with fiscal responsibility, works on committees that plan and coordinate events, and makes decisions on religious matters. While the board meets monthly as a group on the second Sunday before general service, members of the board are in constant communication with each other and members of the Sangha.

The board works on behalf of the entire Sangha but depends upon your ideas, support and willingness to volunteer to realize these ideas. Each year, all Pledge members are welcome to run for a seat on the board.

2024 Board of Trustees – Officers

Jason Matsumoto
President
Kristin Park
Vice President
Rich Taura
Treasurer
Joy Zavala
Corresponding Secretary
Kiku Taura
Recording Secretary

2024 Board of Trustees

Steve Arima
Terry Cichocki
Carl Ichikawa
Jason Matsumoto
Cynthia Mee
Elaine Miyamura
Marcus Moore
Rick Morimoto
Mari Nord
Kristin Park
Albert Sora
Roger Suekama
Nicole Sumida
Kiku Taura
Rich Taura
Alex Vincer
Joy Zavala

Advisors and Affiliated Roles

  • Advisor to the Board: Rev. Todd Tsuchiya

Board of Trustees Appointed Roles

  • Assistant Treasurer: Jac Cerney
  • Co-Auditor: Terry Cichocki
  • Co-Auditor: Alex Yu
  • Pledge & Revenue: Rick Morimoto
  • BCA/Religious Affairs: Roger Suekama
  • Events Planning: Joy Zavala
  • Bulletin Editor: Elaine Matsushita
  • Director of Technology: Jerry Matsumoto