Appreciating our Volunteers
We have a small but thriving community and no one is paid to manage it. That could not happen without “many hands making light work.” The yoga classes contribute financially to our bottom line because 30% of the $10.00 that each student pays for a class goes toward our overhead. The rest goes to the teacher. The overhead includes rent, lights, heat, internet, website maintenance, and both cleaning and bathroom supplies. At this time at least, no salaries are paid to anyone. Everything is done by volunteers. We cannot thank them enough. I am especially appreciative of those who have taken the initiative, and when they have seen a need, have stepped up to take care of it.
Here is a list of what gets done by our volunteers. If you are one of these, please know that we are truly grateful. And if you are new to the studio and want to help out, talk to Sharon Ely (sharonelystudio@gmail.com) about how you think you can be helpful,
Special Offerings
- Occasionally new artwork appears in the studio, check out Clancy’s photo and Dee’s stained glass.
- New flowers have been appearing from students’ gardens although we have replaced the orchid that was a Christmas present.
- Our dharma classes are offered completely on a donation basis. A small fee may be collected to apply to the rental for the space and we encourage students to pay what they can to support the teachers.
- We now have a volunteer to handle the Facebook accounts. You are supporting us when you come to one of our classes.
- We have a social committee that helps organize and maintain an e-mail list of our regular students.
- Anyone who sees a glitch on the website is encouraged to contact me to get it corrected. This could be you. A simple e-mail will do.
- A couple of exceptional financial donations were provided so we could purchase a large capacity air filtration system during Covid.
- Each of these newsletters is composed and edited by myself and volunteers.
- Before the Covid crisis, our income was sufficient to be able to offer significant amounts of money to the teachers that provided the on-line programming. Our offerings go to places like Bodhi College, Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City California where Gil Fronsdal is, Barre Center for Buddhist Studies where Analayo is, and Insight Meditation Center Washington where Tara Brach is. It is our aspiration to be able to support these teachers with our generosity as well as pay our own bills.
Dharma Center and Studio Maintenance
- Blankets are folded neatly in prop room and washed regularly.
- Blocks, straps and cushions are arranged neatly.
- The walls have been freshly painted as of June 1st, 2023.
- Windows and mirrors are cleaned weekly or when a smudge is noticed. Windex is in bathroom closet.
- The toilet is scrubbed, and the floors are washed every Sunday AM.
- The air filters are changed quarterly.
- The shrubs are trimmed and the grounds are weed-eated every week, depending on what is needed.
- The water in the cooler/heater is kept full. Let us know if it is empty and we’ll take care of it.
- The teas and coffee are replenished periodically.
- The library books are neatly arranged at the back of the prop room. Check them out.
- Supplies of soap, toilet paper and paper towels are maintained.
- Cleaning supplies are purchased and available for anyone who wants to help.
Organizational and administrative maintenance
- We have a solidly committed board of directors that are actively involved in building programs, overseeing financial and management issues, and being generally involved in our projects. We do not move fast but we move as a team.
- Class attendance and bills for teachers are tracked on a spreadsheet monthly and teachers pay 30% of their class incomes to our overhead.
- Donations appear, either in the jars in the studio or near the water dispenser. And some people have us on a regular monthly donation schedule with PayPal.
- You can also help by clicking below to support us.
Personal Appreciation
I personally, am most grateful for all of the students who started showing up 10 years ago to watch dharma teachers on the wall of my living room. Throughout the last 10 years, many more of you have shown up to learn, to practice, and to develop relationships with like-minded others. You have all been my teachers as we have worked together to learn the core dharma teachings through our practice and discussions. It is for that support that I am most grateful.
Support our Community
The Bhavana Community, Inc. is a Nonprofit corporation exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3).
Our Community Center and Yoga Studio is located at:
106 Marshall Court, Unit 120
Wilmington, North Carolina 28411
(just behind Winslett and Walls Dental Excellence at 7643 Market Street)
Phone: Text or Call (910) 520-6846
Email: admin@bhavanacommunity.org
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