Based on a survey of Subud CA members in September, there is considerable support for holding our Regional Gathering jointly with the SUSA National Congress. Here are some representative comments about the impact of the World Congress on the schedule for summer 2018:
- Because of the World Congress, it would probably too expensive to do all events.
- We have done this successfully before. Since California doesn’t need to select a committee in 2018, there is time to select the new SUSA committee
- It is important to do this because otherwise we won’t have critical mass at either the CA or the USA congresses
- If it is a joint event, it would be nice to have it on the west coast and possibly in California just for the expense of going to two large (and expensive) congresses during the same summer.
Respondents also noted important logistical and planning points :
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Doing during Ramadan is OK if there is a place (such as a Subud house) nearby where those who are fasting could get their early breakfast.
- This will necessitate a larger space. How will that impact the location and the pricing?
- Not interested in Joint event with Subud USA unless the event is in California.
- Would be lovely to accommodate families and children … have camping as an option to reduce the price for those who wish?
- Whenever and wherever testing indicates
Members of the Congress Development Team, including 2018 Congress Chair Erika Weissinger, are currently exploring options and exchanging information with the National Congress planning team. The National Congress will be held May 25-28, 2018 over the Memorial Day weekend.