a message from Luqman Katz, Chair of Subud California
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
We hope you are all doing well and excited about beginning to be with each other as Centers start to reopen.
Some history we want you to have: over the last couple of months, the Committee has been thinking of Ibu Rahayu’s advice to WSA, “be patient, continue to work and follow health guidelines and it is appropriate to make adjustments for health and safety needs.” We were also thinking about the precedent set by WSA and SUSA, which both postponed their elections. Additionally, we had concern about how testing for Chair and Vice Chair would actually work via Zoom at our virtual Congress this coming August.
Therefore, in March, the Executive Committee asked to do testing with our regional helpers on these questions:
a) Do I have the capability and ability to continue to serve for one more year?
b) How would it be for the Region if I were to continue to serve for one more year?
For Hasan and myself, our receiving was similar, as it was for the helpers…we felt a lightness, laughter, work and gratefulness. This was also true in the receiving of how it would be for the Region.
Jane received that it would be perfectly fine to continue as secretary, but if someone were moved and qualified to fill this role, they should step forward and contact the Executive Committee.
Following this testing, we asked the Regional Councilors to gather input from their members about the extending the Committee’s term until summer 2022 when, presumably, we can be together in person for testing and elections. At our Council Meeting, 4/7/21, the Councilors unanimously voted to extend the term of the Committee by one year to 2022.
After much soul searching, our wonderful Vice Chair, Raphaela Riparetti, has decided it is best for her to step down from her role. Needless to say, she will be missed. Anyone interested in filling her position is invited to contact us. The Council will vote to confirm Raphaela’s replacement to complete the remainder of her term.
So, there it is, the work continues! We have openings for interested members to work on various committees, including and especially, as Congress Chair for 2022. Your Councilor has a job description. (I hear it is a lot of fun😁).
With love,
Luqman and the Committee