Our Regional Council serves a vital role in the oversight of business and financial aspects of Subud California. Each center appoints a councilor. Those members who are not associated with a center are represented by the Regional Member Councilor. This role has been filled very ably for last two years by Rohana LoSchiavo. Her two […]
Background information and a resolution related to health and safety of members were brought to the Regional Council by the Executive Committee at the Council meeting held by phone on August 13th, 2020. The resolution was discussed and approved by a majority vote of the Council during that meeting. Background to Resolution: First and foremost, […]
Arthur facilitated a Zoom call for the Regional Meeting. Council Members began to join about 7:50. I – CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:15 with a moment of quiet. He asked the Helpers to offer an opening. Hani’a offered a prayer to be peaceful inside and out and […]
by Robert Mertens, Chair, Subud California, August 2015-August 2019 It has been a pleasure to serve with you during my second term over the last 2 years. My tenure has given me opportunities to exercise all of the 5 styles of “Co-active Leadership” at different times and in different situations. Sometimes I have adopted a […]
The Subud California Regional Council met over the weekend of December 8-9 at Subud CA at Sacramento. Eight councilors attended (two by telephone) and two additional centers were represented by non-voting members. To see photos of all the Regional Council members, go here. Elizabeth Trudell, Chair, Community Development Committee, distributed a template for year-end reporting, […]
The Subud California Regional Committee is seeking a Regional Secretary. The Secretary is an officer of Subud California, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, and is a voting member of the Regional Committee and Council. This volunteer position requires general writing and organizational skills. It offers a great opportunity to participate in ongoing Subud activities and new […]
If prompted, password is the word which follows susila budhi 2023 September 23, 2023, Palo Alto, CA May 26, 2023, San Damiano Retreat Ctr March 4, 2023, Sacramento (plus Zoom call) 2022 November 12, 2022, Los Angeles (plus Zoom call) August 5, 2022, UC Santa Barbara, 2022 Regional Congress May 25, 2022, conference call March […]
The Subud California Regional Council met at the Santa Cruz Subud Center on February 5-7, 2016. The Council addressed our properties, the Regional Congress and, especially, ways to energize and revitalize our Subud community. Treasurer, Manuel Oliver, produced a graphic display of finances which gave us a clear picture of our status. Besides the continuing councilors […]
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 […]
by Elizabeth Trudell, Regional Councilor, Subud Palo Alto The Subud California Regional Councilors met on February 20-22 at the Sonoma Subud Center. Here is a brief overview of some of the areas of discussion. Each councilor provided an update on the activities and finances for their center. (NOTE: Copies of all center reports submitted are available in […]
Our next regional council meeting is hosted by the Sonoma group on the weekend of Feb 20-22. All California members are welcome to come as visitors. Each center or group is invited to be represented on the council. Councilors are appointed for a four year term after testing with their group or center members. Do […]
By Renata Reid, Chair, Subud California The California Regional Council will be meeting in Badger at the Seven Circles Retreat Center May 30-June 1, 2014. All members are always invited and encouraged to participate- that means YOU! In January, the council met at the Marin Subud house. We had several guest visitors who joined us […]
Does your center have a regional councilor? If not, ask if your inner feeling calls you to become one Regional councilors represent their center in the regional council, the board of directors of Subud California, which has fiduciary responsibility to look out for the well-being of the region, including financial, legal, and otherwise. Being a […]
Congratulations and Welcome to Elizabeth Trudell, newly elected regional councilor for Palo Alto Subud! Prior to this, Elizabeth was treasurer for Palo Alto Subud. […]
by Luqman Katz, 2024 Congress Chair With guidance from our regional helpers and the unanimous approval of your councilors, we will be celebrating Subud California’s 2024 Regional Congress at UC Santa Barbara on Aug. 2-5, 2024. This will be our third event at this beautiful ocean side location. The Regional Council members will arrive in […]
By Lianne Card Our National Congress felt like a family reunion where about 200 people gathered in person for the first time since the pandemic. Held in Washington, DC from September 7th thru 11th, it was also a business congress where new officers were elected by delegates from across the country. Finally, we had a […]
Following are remembrances provided by Paul Edwards, Lusijah Rott, Amelia Williams, and Rachmart Martin. There are many other Subud members who may have experiences or memories of events at Seven Circles which they would like to share. All encouraged to do share their stories using the “Comment” box at the end of this article. A […]
It has recently been announced that Seven Circles Retreat (SCR), located in the Sierra Foothills and well known to many Subud California members, has been sold to a new owner. It is a timely moment to briefly recap its history, including its connections with Subud. Here is an outline of the founding and development of […]
by Hanafi Fraval Lucian Parshall is Subud USA’s expert on bylaws and many related areas. Levana and I attended Muhammad Subuh Foundation’s (MSF) six days of meetings in Los Angeles this past January. The item that dominated the discussion was a major revision of MSF’s bylaws. Lucian had prepared a complete revision, which he had […]
by Hanafi & Levana Fraval, Chair and Vice Chair Regional & Center Accounts Amelia Williams, our Regional Finance Office Manager, delivered Statements of Activity for January and February 2023. for the Region, and for each Regional Center and Group. This is a momentous occasion for us, not just for your executive team but for every member […]