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October 2008 Bulletin

Bazaar

On behalf of the Bazaar Committee, we would like to extend a warm welcome to come out and join in the fun and fellowship of working together as a team to make the 2008 Bazaar a successful event. New this year, we will be conducting a Silent Auction - any suggestions are still welcome for this new activity. Donations of produce, auction items, needlework, and food/cash donations are accepted. See the schedule times and requests for your help. Let's have some fun - and see you at the Bazaar activities.

Minister's Message by Rev. Fujimoto

Welcome to the month of October. This is a month when we change the temple schedule up a bit. We dedicate the first and third Sundays to major fundraising activities to keep our temple afloat. Sunday the 5th is the day to make kakimochi, a signature snack made by our temple. Throughout our community, members and non-members alike look forward to sharing kakimochi with friends and relatives.

Sunday the 19th is our temple Bazaar. We will again have foods, games, raffles, the auction and bingo. Calls have already been received from as far as Boise with people wanting to be sure of the date. Many are looking forward to the fresh produce that is always gigantic, enormous, delicious and cheap. Donations are rolling in from all parts of the community. It is a fun day with a lot of action.

This year, we are at a crossroads. The Nisei members who have been carrying the bulk of the load of time and effort are no longer able to do so. Our goal this year is to outnumber the Nisei with younger members at all hours and all days that the effort is required. This is a busy time for the farmers, but 4 out of 5 have said that they could set work aside for a day if they really wanted to. It seems it is time to find out.

We are so fortunate to have so many who come out regularly to help out at these events year after year. To come and help is much more than lending a hand or giving a few hours. It is the practice of Other Centered Mind...Buddha Centered Mind, rather than the usual small mind of daily life. The Mind that is Other Centered or Buddha Centered, is the Mind that is aware of the need to share time and effort to assist others. We step away from the usual mind that is absorbed in calculations of what do I, I, I need to do next, next next in My, My, My life. With Mind, we are aware of things that we miss with mind. With Mind, we can see clearly that the temple is essential to this community and to our families. With mind, these thoughts quickly and conveniently fade away. Please encourage each other to come and share time, share effort, and share Mind. Got Mind?

I am reminded of the Olympic Track and Field events of this past summer. The 4X100 relay showcased the team from Jamaica who made three perfect passes to set a record and win a gold medal. The US team had strong runners, but they missed the hand off and dropped the baton. No second chance.

.......GASSHO...........RAIHAI

Rev. Dennis

Temple News by Ann Nagaki

What a change in the weather...here comes anotehr layer of clothing to keep us comfortable.

Fall O-higan Family Services was held on September 21st with Dr. Rev. David Matsumoto from the Berkley Buddhist Temple as our guest speaker. I was very impressed with the participation of the Dharma School and Teachers, along with MAP members reciting the 'San Bu Jo' along with Rev. Fujimoto. Rev. Matsumoto also had the congregation participating with his Dharma Talk about Ohigan. It's more meaningful with everyone and besides, it gets the Sangha from getting the droopy feeling. A welcome dinner was held at the Far East the night before (thanks to Joan Suyematsu) and also Rev. Matsumoto had a discussion group on Saturday afternoon.

Highlights from the IOBT members were George Iseri receiving the prestigious award from the Japanese Foreign Ministry presented by the Japanese Consul General Akio Egawa. It was held at the Four River Cultural Center with Mike Iseri as chairperson. It was held on a special day - September 15th - in Japan, this day is a very happy day as their nation observed "Respect for the Aged Day". Congratulations, George, you deserve this honor! I see Ann Spencer's article in the Wheel of Dharma, and Mimi and Brady Kameshige and Grant Saito's article in the Wheel of Dharma. Want to mention Michael Eldred who went to Beijing, China, as a training pardoner had his picture taken on national TV. We also enjoyed the Time to Share at our Adult Services from the YBA group.

As you know, the Temple Bazaar on October 19th is coming sooner than you think. A couple of meetings have been held with co-chairperson's Jean Kitamura and Dyke Nagasaka. Kakimochi making will be on October 5th, starting at 7:00 a.m. Payette-Fruitland and Ontario Country will be the Toban's and we asked everyone to help. There will be no church on that day and lunch will be provided. If you would like to bring an extra dish or snacks, that will be helpfujl. We will be having an extra feature like a Silent Auction, so if you have something to donate towards that besides the regular auction and bingo items, we could use those donations. Also, Ruth Harada and Ann Nagaki will be collecting $10 from each family for chicken. All the proceeds from the Bazaar will go towards the Temple Funds.

I don't know if I can get excited about the Temple Grounds being blacktopped. Guess they had discovered some problems as they started to dig down deeper with the soil and drainage, which has taken over a month. One of these days, we will be surprised and we will see a beautiful updated parking lot. Can hardly wait!

IOBT BWA meeting will be held on October 12th after the adult services.

Dharma School News by Mary Ann Shimojima

The first day back for Dharma School was on September 7th. We had a nice turnout and the teachers served lunch to the whole congregation. It seems like our simple hot dog luncheon is enjoyed not only by the children, but the Nisei say it is a real treat for them because they dont ever have it. Thanks to the teachers and Jeanne for their delicious food.

The teachers have been meeting with Reverend Dennis and are planning a year of DANA. First the children will be decorating the kleenex boxes that the Fujinkai ladies take to the nursing home and shut ins. Then the children will have their own DANA project and will personally visit the nursing home and shut ins. All lessons will be directed towards DANA.

The Northwest Dharma School Teachers League workshop was held September 6th hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Temple. The retired teachers, who were teachers by profession, taught the workshop on how to put together a curriculum guide, teaching strategies, and lesson plans. Sandy Belknap and Mary Ann Shimojima flew up for the day's workshop.

October is a busy month with Kakimochi making on October 5th, so kids come help out as much as you can, we need the help. Then, the Bazaar is on October 19th. Our Halloween Party is on October 24th with service held in the Meditation Hall at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to invite a friend. There is no Dharma School Service on October 26th.

Update on Temple Dues

Temple dues tends to be a subject we dont often address so the Temple Board asked us to provide this update. For the sake of providing the information, updating old members, and advising new members or prospects, we hope you find this information useful and helpful.

Some time ago, $100 dues per person per year as a minimum seemed to get us by. This was increased to $150 per person per year, $300 per couple within the past year.

At this time, we are "suggesting" voluntary increases to $200 per person and $400 per couple as we face the ever increasing challenge of having sufficient income to pay our operating expenses.

Our entire economy has our nation worried. We each have our own personal obligations and challenges to meet. So, this suggestion comes to you with us fully understanding that each of us have different situations that affect us. At any rate, your best efforts are appreciated.

One of the things that has caused this plea for increased dues is the fact that BCA dues and Northwest District dues are up to about $90 per person. We have been able to retain less and less of pledge payments due to the ever increasing dues rates to BCA.

To our younger members and other prospects, we need your support more than ever. Some of you may not be members. Others may be members at minimum levels. Many of us may not be so good at making special service donations, monthly memorial donations, donations for pies and chicken at Japan Nite and Bazaar, or a host of other opportunities during the year. Yes, these are "opportunities". They are opportunities to serve, opportunities to support, opportunities to participate in YOUR temple community. IOBT's existence here is a priviledge that we can attribute to the hard work and donations made by the Issei and Nisei. It's time for us to help continue this tradition.

Your help and support in whatever manner you are able is sincerely appreciated. We look forward to a very healthy future for our Temple with all of your help.

Thank you very much. Randy Kameshige, Mike Iseri and David Mizuta.

Memorial Services

Designated Memorial Service Years for 2007. To schedule a family memorial service, please contact Reverend Fujimoto. 1 Year = 2006, 3 year = 2005, 7 year = 2001, 13 year = 1995, 17 year = 1991, 25 year = 1983, 33 year = 1975 and 50 year = 1958.

October Monthly Memorial Service

10/30 Doi, Kakuji
10/24 Fujii, Yokichi
10/5 Fujimoto, Shizuko
10/29 Fujita, Seijiro
10/30 Furuyama, Ginshiro
10/29/2005 Harada, Haruye
10/4 Hasegawa, Minoru
10/31 Hayashi, Shigeko
10/17/2006 Hironaka, Yoshi
10/4 Hondo, Arao
10/24 Hori, Kiyohide
10/27/1999 Hori, Kiyomaro
10/10 Horiuchi, Mite
10/11/1995 Inouye, Tom K.
10/13 Ishimoto, Funa
10/3 Kagayama, Matsuyo
10/20 Kawamoto, Ichiro
10/24 Kitamura, Lillian
10/5/1996 Koda, Bill
10/15 Koda, Fusaichi
10/18 Miyamoto, Kanichi
10/18 Morinaga, Mark J.
10/2 Morrow, Mary Jo
10/5 Nakamura, Mitsu
10/25/1994 Nakano, Tom T.
10/29> Nishimura, Kumajiro
10/17 Nomi, Koichi
10/3/1995 Okai, Tom
10/26/1994 Okuda, Shizuka
10/10/1995 Osaki, Harry
10/9 Saito, Yukichi
10/25 Shintani, Satoko
10/23 Shoda, Kazuo
10/26 Shoda, Tokuichi
10/8 Sugahiro, Tome
10/7 Takahashi, Roy
10/12 Takashima, Matsu
10/12 Terada, Tom T.
10/28 Toji, Kiyoko
10/30 Tsukamaki, Jitsumatsu
10/18/06 Uyeki, George
10/11 Watanabe, Yasuji
10/13 Yamada, Masato
10/1 Yamaguchi, Yoshizo
10/2 Yamamoto, Sado
10/29/1996 Yamashita, Tok

November Monthly Memorial Service (Shotsuki Hoyo)

11/23 Arima, John K.
11/19/06 Arima, Kenji
11/16 Asakura, Misao
11/21 Demise, Yasaburo
11/6 Fujii, Tozaburo
11/23 Fujii, Waichi
11/21/1996 Go, Ben
11/17 Go, Manji
11/30 Harada, Kane
11/7 Harada, Kita
11/1 Harada, Shinichi
11/25 Harada, Takashi
11/26/2004 Hasebe, Jamie
11/2 Hirai, Hisao
11/3 Iida, Tsuneo
11/16 Inaba, Tomoji
11/24 Iseri, Dan
11/3 Iseri, Mitsuo
11/16 Iseri, William
11/11 Iseri, Yoneko
11/6 Ishimoto, Isao
11/11/1996 Kariya, Sue
11/15 Kawano, Ricky
11/10 Kobayashi, Susumi
11/9/1996 Kuga, Sumi
11/4 Matsumura, Bob
11/18 Mizuta, Koso
11/12 Morinaka, Sachika
11/28 Mukai, Kayo
11/27 Nakahara, Fusa
11/13 Nakamura, Kakuji
11/9 Nishikawa, Mitsuo
11/23/1999 Nishiyama, Margaret
11/22 Odate, Yutaka
11/30/2006 Ogura, Debbie
11/24 Okada, Ken
11/17/2004 Okita, Clara
11/12 Okuda, Shigeru
11/5 Saito, Mitsuno
11/9/1998 Shigeno, John
11/6 Shigeta, Tamako
11/10 Suzuki, Ayae
11/12 Tameno, Junsuke
11/15 Terada, Fumiko
11/26 Teramura Uno
11/1 Umemoto, Otoichi
11/20 Yago, Sam
11/25 Yamaguchi, Masao
11/13 Yamatani, Sanburo
11/20 Yasuda, Heisaku
11/13/2001 Yasuda, Mabel
11/28 Yokoyama, Seitaro
11/18 Yoshihara, Kumaichi
11/6/2004 Yoshihara, Taro

Temple Cleaners

Yasu and Midge Teramura, Fred and Elaine Kuwahara, John and Lois Tameno, Les Ito, and Sagie and Tomie Nishihara.