2026 BCA NCM & NW Convention – Sponsorships

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Annual conferences have served as meaningful events for many generations. Sharing the Dharma and interacting with ministers, leaders, and Sangha friends strengthens ties among all. We greatly appreciate you considering a donation to continue this tradition.
It will come as no surprise that expenses for hosting in-person BCA/temple gatherings continue to increase every year. In an effort to keep registration fees at an affordable level, the Northwest District is asking for monetary donations from individuals who are able to contribute to this event.

In order to conserve resources, future NW District Conference in-person gatherings will be held every other year (biennially), with online conferences presented in between. All donations that exceed the convention’s total expenses will be placed into an account and carried over for use at the next biennial in-person event.

Please feel free to contribute to more than one workshop, activity or sponsorship. Donors will be recognized in the tiered categories based on total donations. Donors will be featured on the convention website, in the program, onscreen during the banquet, and in print throughout the hotel.

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WORKSHOP SPONSORSHIPS
$1,000

14 workshop sponsorships are available. Workshop sponsorships include your name or organization name featured as part of the workshop description on the event app, convention website, and on screen during the banquet.

Workshops

(1) Japanese Language Workshop with Rev. Asakura
(2) Turning A New Leaf: Seattle Betsuin’s Restoration with Leanne Nishi-Wong – sponsored
(3) Rennyo’s Life & Achievements with Rev. Matt & Rev. Rosalie May – sponsored
(4) Music Workshop I with Donna Sasaki & Lisa Orpilla – sponsored
(5) Tea Ceremony I (English) with Chiaki Ito-Schomer, MA Leonora Clarke & Rev. Don Castro – sponsored
(6) AI & Buddhism with Erin Hoffman
(7) Buddhist Panel Discussion on Renewal with Dr. Erik Hammerstrom, Prenz Sa-Ngoun & MA Jason Yokoyama
(8) Tokudo Ordination (Panel Discussion) with Rev. Rosalie May, Rev. Sara Perrott & Rev. Sydney Shiroyama – sponsored
(9) Buddhist Art with Tara Tamaribuchi-Gibbs – sponsored
(10) Music Workshop II with Donna Sasaki & Lisa Orpilla – sponsored
(11) Tea Workshop II with Chiaki Ito-Schomer & Rev. Mitsue Giulietti
(12) Youth Workshop (Onenju Making) with Rev. Matt May – – sponsored
(13) Buddhism, Feminism and Renewal with Dr. Sharon Suh – sponsored
(14) Gobunsho Republication Project with Joe Gotchy, MA Leonora Clarke & Rev. Don Castro – sponsored
Workshop Sponsorship

Banquet sponsor includes your name or logo featured on a table with recognition on the website, in print, on the banquet screen, and on the official conference app.

A member of the sponsorship team will reach out to you to get logo/name information to be displayed.

Banquet Sponsorship

BANQUET TABLE SPONSORSHIPS
$1,000

CONVENTION AD SPONSORSHIPS
$200

Convention ads include your name or logo featured on the website, in the program, in print, on the banquet screen, and on the official conference app.

Ad Sponsorship

Thank you for your support of the 2026 BCA National Council & Northwest District Convention! Donations are gratefully accepted.

Donations are recognized at the following levels –

Platinum – $3,000+

Gold – $2,000 – $2,999

Silver – $1,000 – $1,999

Bronze – $500 – $999

Booster – $50 – 499

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GENERAL DONATIONS

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Platinum $3,000 +

Kemi Nakabayashi & Jim Norton
on behalf of the Kaneko Family
Ministers’ Association Dinner

Ron & Karen Murakami
Workshop – Music Workshop II & Turning a New Leaf: Seattle Betsuin’s Restoration

Rick Wong & Leanne Nishi-Wong

Kari Ann & Kevin Yokoyama

Kemi Nakabayashi & Jim Norton
Workshop – Onenju Making (Youth Workshop)

Gold $2,000 – $2,999

Anonymous
Workshop – Music Workshop I

Silver $1,000 – $1,999

The Perrott Family – Chris, Sara,
Yoshi, Penny & Mindi
Banquet Table Sponsor

Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association
Workshop – English Tea Ceremony

Charlene Yoritsune
Workshop – Gobunsho Republication

Pauline Sakuma

M.J. Takisaki, Inc.

Toshi Shahbaghlian

Spokane Buddhist Temple
Workshop – Rennyo’s Life & Achievements

Rev. Tadao Koyama & Rev. Cyndi Yasaki
Banquet Table Sponsor

Northwest District Ministers Association
Banquet Table Sponsor

Anonymous
Workshop – Tokudo Ordination

Anonymous
Workshop – Buddhism, Feminism & Renewal

Zumoto & Ko Families: Jim, Tomi, Donna, Jeff, Tina, Evan & Emily
Workshop – Buddhist Art with Tara Tamaribuchi-Gibbs

Gwen Florence

Bronze $500 – $999

Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple

Rev. Katsuya Kusunoki

Spokane Buddhist Temple

Anonymous

Yakima Buddhist Temple

Anonymous

Karen Akira

Booster $50 – $499

Aiko Fujii

Mike Iseri

Anonymous

Char Grinolds

Alex Sakamoto

Dean O’Shields

Suzanne Fujinari
In memory of Kiyo Takashima

Jason Yokoyama

Marissa Wong

Alan Hoshino

KaSushiLu

Rick & Dolly Oishi

Carrie Mori
In Memory of Tom and Lena Mori

Friend

Tacoma Buddhist Temple

Tetsuden & Kanako Kashima

Sam Umeda

Spokane Buddhist Temple

Ann Oxrieder

Connie Ozeki-Chinn

Chris Jakudo Grabowski, Shakuhachi Teacher

Charles Natsuhara

Celeste Sterrett

Gail Suzaka
In memory of Jack Matsui

Alvin & Donna Sasaki

Janice Deguchi

New York Buddhist Church

Ad Sponsors

  • Spokane Buddhist Temple
  • NW Dharma School Teachers’ League
  • Seattle Betsuin BWA
  • Institute of Buddhist Studies
  • Seattle Betsuin Dharma School
  • White River Buddhist Temple
  • KaSushiLu
  • White River BWA
  • Tacoma Buddhist Temple
  • TBT Sukiyaki Fundraiser
  • Anchovies & Salt
  • Seattle Betsuin KSP
  • Chris Jakudo Grabowski, shakuhachi teacher
  • Seattle Matsuri Taiko
  • In Memory of Masataro and Ume Nakanishi, in gratitude

In-kind Donations

Lori & Art Kozai

Marie Kosai-Luke & Howard Luke

AE Dance Productions
Annalise Espinosa, Owner

Bruce Brundige & Grace Tazuma

Rick Wong

Dr. Wade K Marler, DDS PS

Siebenaler Law

The UPS Store Lake Tapps, Lakeland Hills

Uwajimaya

Char Grinolds