The Subud CA Regional Council is comprised of councilors representing centers, plus Committee members who are the executive officers. The Council meets during the Regional Congress and another 2-3 times a year. The Regional Helpers support the Council with latihan, testing and participation in the meetings. Sub-committees work on Property and Communications initiatives and report back to the Council.
The Council met during the National Gathering in Redwood City, on September 7th, 2015. Key actions at this meeting included:
- Approved the Property Management Committee charter
- Approved a loan request to replace the roof and to establish a three-year lease with a new tenant for Los Angeles Subud
- Approved Chico Subud’s request that their property be sold, as members there are no longer able to manage tenants and maintenance. The PMC was asked to accomplish this sale.
- Update on the discussions ongoing between Subud Marin and Tamalpa (a leading movement center) about a long-term lease arrangement
The meeting minutes are available here (to view, enter password: dharma)
The council met at the Subud LA Center , November 6-8, 2015, Key actions included:
- Updates from the PMC about working with an agent to sell the Chico property and augmenting about Sonoma’s loan if needed to complete the trench drain.
- Proposal from PMC to work with Centers to conduct an annual review of maintenance needs for buildings
- Discussion about opportunities to develop synergies with Subud USA.
- Financial reports from Henrietta Haines, showing the P&L for each Center.
- Discussion about ways to help Centers increase revenue streams
- Proposal by Manuel Oliver to create a financial strategies group
- A visit to the new roof on the LA Center during lunch break
- Informal sharing about creative activities happening in various Center
The meeting minutes are available here (to view, enter password dharma)