A message from Luqman Katz, Regional Chair Dear Brothers and Sisters, We hope this letter finds you all doing well and staying safe. Have you been enjoying the twice-monthly Sunday CalChats and monthly Friday Bapak talks available for all members via Zoom? These events are a good start to keeping us all connected, and there are more events and activities coming soon. The Region’s calendar on our website has details on how to connect. We’d like to address the COVID waiver/release form with a little history. Please know that our first priority is always the health and safety of all CA members. Subud CA and Subud USA also wish to protect our organization and members from lawsuits related to COVID arising from the use of our halls. Our insurer has advised that we should require all users of our halls to sign written waivers relating to COVID prior to using our facilities. On August 13th, the Subud CA Board of Directors (Council) passed a resolution (see text HERE) to this effect as our standing corporate policy. Do understand that this is neither an arbitrary whim nor an ego-driven power play. Your entire council has the fiduciary responsibility to look after and to act on behalf of the financial health and well being of the Subud CA Corporation. This is our task! Most recently, we all received a copy of the letter that Siti Rahayu sent to WSA in late August. In this letter, Rahayu advises that, given the impact of the coronavirus and the restrictions put in place to control it, it is best to postpone the World Congress to January 2024. She expressed concern that should people pursue their own initiatives, the result will be no co-operation in Subud and everyone will feel they are right. Rahayu further adds, “As good citizens, Subud members must comply and follow their respective government’s rules.” These words can guide us to work together harmoniously, setting aside personal desires for the good of the whole. The Committee asks each of you to sincerely consider this advice from Rahayu. God bless and be well, Your Committee |