ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MARCH, 2008

Workday:

On the workday we had last Saturday we accomplished quite a bit: Raymond sealed the leaky ducting on the roof, so we hope the rain doesn't get in now. Ruben installed an exterior light on the front of the main building. Athena, Alexandra Rashima, Rachman and Stephen Kelly were there and altogether we thoroughly cleaned the social hall and put in base boards all around to keep out mice.

Athena on Casa Indigenista:

During this past year, Subud obtained a community grant from Deseret Industries Community Partnership, a charity affiliated with the Church of Latter Day Saints. Deseret has many programs but the grant enables us to go to the Deseret thrift store in Chula Vista to use coupons to get clothes and household goods for La Casa families

La Casa's quarters consist of two properties facing the plaza only a couple blocks from the main tourist strip of Tijuana. The cost of renting these 2 facilities is $200/month each. Prior to this, our donations have all been in the form of donated goods. However, thanks to a generous grant of $500 from Susila Dharma USA, we were able to give La Casa some money to help pay the rent of their new quarters as they transition.

Please continue to send your contributions to Casa since everything is used by the families. There are collection boxes in the social hall under the table and there will be periodic fund raisers. We enjoy wonderful food, each other's company, and get to help the La Casa children at the same time!

CA Regional Congress at Asilomar

Do you plan to attend the Subud California Kejiwaan Congress at Asilomar State Park, Monterey, over Memorial Day Weekend May 23 – 26? If you plan to attend, please try to register before March 21 which is the date we give our preliminary head count to Asilomar. Please note that the registration fees are discounted for registrations before March 21 ($40 vs. $55 for onsite 3 day package, and $20 vs. $30 PER DAY for day use offsite visitors).

Registration may be done online at www.subudusa.org through the California Congress link and by filling out the paper mail in registration form found in the mailer. This form may also be printed off from the California Congress website link.

If you think you will register after March 21, please let the Congress Committee know at www.subudcongress@aol.com or call Raina Snyder at 408-329-3261 so that we may attempt to hold a bed for you. You may direct questions and concerns here also.

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General Meeting Announcement - 1/25/08:

Sunday February 17, at 4 p.m., prior to the 6 p.m. latihan, has been set for the bi-Annual General Meeting. This is the one where we choose a new Chair (the 2 year term for the present Chairperson has completed). There may be a few other things to discuss. There will be some testing.

Let's bring some potluck food for the occassion, nothing fancy, but something to sustain us in our business.

Recycling Restarted:

Recycling of CRV plastics, glass and aluminum has been restarted, so please resume bringing these and putting them in the marked bins by the Social Hall. Remember, we only want the stuff we can get money back for. It says that on the container.

Your (current) Chair,
Rachman

 

Saturday evening Dec 8th Subud San Diego Caroling Party and Pot-luck

The carolers came at 5 P.M. for practice and had a great time singing and fooling around and even practicing a bit. When we stepped out to go caroling we noticed the rain pouring down, so instead we dashed into the social hall and started setting up dinner. Evelyn arrived with her 2 children and we had a great time chatting, singing and nibbling, and by the time the dinner crowd arrived the party was in full swing and we never got out caroling. The food was delicious--this potluck was actually coordinated by Merna, thank you sister M! People brought their specialties, and it became like a feast from the Arabian Nights. We have all missed each other, and missed our dinners together, since our group dinner producer, Rashima, took ill. We took a group photo to send to Rashima with a "Get Well" card.

Some bonus goodies from the good time: we collected a basket of toys to send to the La Casa homeless children in Tijauna for Christmas, as well as warm clothes and blankets for La Casa. Also, someone (I think it was one of the kids) found the dead mouse body that has been making the social center smell a bit off, and we discarded that. Kind of gives new meaning to the phrase "not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse."

DECEMBER, 2007 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Caroling and Holiday Potluck Saturday Evening, December 8th

Sisters and Brothers,
We're gathering at the hall for a simple holiday celebration Saturday evening, December 8th. Some of us will practice singing and go caroling (Mikail promises to wear his Santa hat). Or if you like, just show up later for the pot-luck dinner. Bring food to share.
5:00 - singing practice (learn 2-3 carols very pretty)
6:00 - caroling around our Subud hall neighborhood, tra la tra la
7:00 - back at the hall for a potluck holiday dinner. Bring goodies.
Hope to see you all there!

Opening this Thursday November 29

Just so everyone knows, we'll be using the hall for an opening this Thurs., Nov. 29 at 8:30 pm.

Received on November 21, from regional helpers re our hosting of them:

Dear Subud San Diego,

The California Regional Helpers would like to thank you for your wonderful reception of the International Helpers, as well as the National Helpers and Regional Helpers. For those who traveled to your center, we all felt warmly welcomed. The pre-planning, the accommodations, as well as the delicious foods offered to us all were appreciated. We witnessed and felt the deep blessing of the latihan that surrounded us all. We thank Almighty God for the deep latihans, healing, and growth we all experienced.

Thank you again. We look forward to being together soon.

Happy holidays, your brothers and sisters, Roxanne, Henry, Hamidatun, Halstein, Rasunah, Haridas, Alexandra.

How are we doing on the Building Project?

Getting started on the building project (to expand the parking lot, etc.) depended on us getting a loan or line of credit. Only then would Subud California advance the money to us. We have formed a building project committee of interested people and are reviewing various financial products offered by banks. One bank has offered acceptable terms and we will be applying there. --Rachman

SUBUD SAN DIEGO NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER, 2007

There appear to be a lot of Subud group things to think about this month. Here are some reminders.

We plan to listen to one of Bapak's talks at the Adams Ave. hall this Saturday night Sept. 22 at 8:00, and again -- a different Bapak talk -- on Saturday Oct 6, 8:00. We used to do this all the time; it was a part of what you did if you were in Subud. The taped talks contain much advice about the latihan that needs to be heard.

The next night, Sunday Sept. 23, at 4 p.m. there will be a General Meeting to discuss the Subud California loan counter offer brought back from the Regional meeting by Raymond Robel. There's a time constraint involved: we have to get cracking on it, that's why now rather than later is the better time.

Parking assistants are needed to help with the International Helper visit weekend after next on Saturday Sept. 29. It amounts to watching the driveway in the morning for 15 minutes prior to latihan. You don't have to miss anything, just make sure unauthorized parkers don't park.

It's time to start thinking about the annual Thanksgiving Campout in the Anza Borrego Desert. Sulfiati Harris has just emailed me asking how many of us plan to come so that she can reserve a place at Anza Borrego (not Agua Caliente). So, think about it and please give me a response.

Rachman

ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE INTERNATIONAL HELPERS VISIT SEP 27-29

FOR ACCOMMODATIONS IN SAN DIEGO, SEE - www.hoteloccidental-sandiego.com

Our guest international helpers will be with us starting Thursday eve (Sept 27) for 6:00 p.m. dinner/break fast before latihan, and staying until late Sat afternoon.

Three international helpers plan to come:
Dorotea De Arenas
Shoshanah Margolin
Mattheus Kaslan

In addition, the following National and regional helpers and comittee people will be there:
Halstein Stralberg
Malama McNeil
Hassan McNeil
possibly Hamidatun Karapetian
Osanna Vaughn, Chair of World Subud Association
Susannah Rosenthal

GROUP TESTING WITH INTERNATIONAL HELPERS, THURSDAY EVENING , SEP 27
The regular Thursday night dinner, which will also serve as a break-fast for people fasting for Ramadan, will be from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., followed by group testing for everyone with the IH's after the group latihan.

FRIDAY SEP 28 IS FOR HELPERS/COMMITTEE
Friday day and evening looks like helpers/committee time with the IH's. 6 pm - break-fast maybe out to dinner afterwards.

KEDJIWAAN DAY, SATURDAY, SEP 29
We will have a Kedjiwaan Day for everybody at the hall, starting at 9:00 a.m. with latihan, some group testing and discussion, then personal testing or whatever else flows. We have a number of guest helpers visiting that weekend -international, national, regional helpers who will be practicing the Latihan with us. Expect a large, strong latihan. This is a chance for those of you who are unable to attend congresses to get a taste of something like it.

Please arrive by 9:00, or you may have to park far away, due to the Adams Ave. fair that day. Adams Ave will be blocked west of the hall, but open to the east. If you have to park far away, and need a shuttle ride to the hall, call Alexandra's cell phone. Breakfast snacks and coffee will be available in the social hall.

ARRANGING PERSONAL TESTING
If any members would like to arrange personal testing while our guest helpers are here, please contact Ruben Andrews or Rashima Roe. There is time available for personal testing Saturday afternoon (Sept 29). If this time won't work for you, perhaps something can be arranged.

People interested in doing personal testing can specify their choice of helpers if they wish. Nobody should skip personal testing because they feel uncomfortable with one or another person or group.

Our guest helpers will be with us starting Thursday eve (Sept 27) for 6:00 dinner/break fast before latihan, and staying until late Sat afternoon.

VOLUNTEER PARKING ATTENDANTS NEEDED
On Saturday we will have to police our parking lot due to the Adams Avenue Street Fair. We need 3 people each to take a 15 minute shift from 8:30 am, ending 9:15 (start of latihan). You only let in authorized cars. There will be barrier markers and signs. To volunteer call Hanna Stanfield. Hanna has volunteered to take the first 15 minute shift.

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SUBUD SAN DIEGO NEWS FOR END OF AUGUST, 2007

International Helper Visit

The International Helpers are visiting San Diego on Thursday September 27 through Saturday September 29. There will be meetings and testing, for individuals and for helpers and committee people. This is part of their effort to travel worldwide to visit groups, and in this instance to visit Zone 7, which includes the U.S.A. and latin America. After leaving here they will go to Los Angeles.

So, why do you want to know this? Thursday night they will participate in our general latihan, and afterwards there will be group testing. You might want to take part. Friday evening, there will probably be a meeting of helper and committee with the IH's. And there may be personal testing as well.

Saturday is a bit of a problem because it is the start of the Adams Avenue Street Fair – noisy, crowded and difficult. We don’t know yet if we will meet at the Subud hall or find some other location. If you have any suggestions for an alternate venue, please let us know. Saturday was scheduled for personal testing. If you want to do personal testing with the International Helpers then you need to schedule a timeslot.

Social Hall Roof Repair

The roof of the social hall is peeling off. We’re going to have to do something about it before it starts to rain. It also depends on how much we have in the maintenance fund. It would help if two or three people would volunteer to help with the repairs.

Applying for a $25,000 Loan from Subud California

The Subud California Regional Congress is next weekend September 7-9, and our Councilor, Raymond Robel, will be presenting our application to borrow $25,000 in order to buy out the adjacent strip of parking lot, and erect a security fence and a gate to the alley. Remember, we voted on this at the last General Meeting in June. The vote was unanimous to go ahead with it.

Who’s Got the Shovel?

Did somebody borrow the square-nose shovel from the tool shed? We need it.

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August 4, 2007

New update to the La Casa Indigenista page.


We also hope to be updating this news page more frequently... much is happening with the San Diego group.

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NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2006 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Please note that the North Couny latihan days/times have changed: As of Monday, December 11th, 2006, NC latihans will be on Mondays and Thursdays, at 6:00pm QT.

Dinner/Gatherings to Continue First Sunday of Each Month:

The first Sunday of each month at the Subud house continues to be planned as a group dinner! Donation for the dinner is $5 for one person, $8 for a couple, $10 for a family. Or you can bring a dish of equivalent value -- contact Rashima for details. If low on cash, you may donate labor instead. 4 p.m. - Children's Play Group: This varies and is sometimes a project, sometimes play in the park.

Thursday Informal Pot Lucks, 6:15 to 7:15 pm:

Thursdays before latihan are informal pot lucks. People bring what they want to share. This is not an organized event. People are asked to clean up before latihan, or at least to clean up!

Inner Development Testing for Women:

Rashima, Hanna and Lusana invite the ladies to stay after the latihan on the last Sunday of each month to experience a deepening of their spiritual experience through testing.

Applicant Meetings:

Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. have been reserved for applicants and interested parties. Advance notice to helpers is required in order to assure personal attention. Please call or email Alexandra, Hanna or Ruben (see CONTACTS link on this website).

Thanksgiving in the Desert:

For years some of us have gone to the desert on Thanksgiving. This year some campsites have been reserved at Agua Caliente. This is a County park about 110 miles from San Diego, east of Julian. It is an easy, beautiful drive...about 1.5 hours. It is fine to invite non-Subud friends, so pass the word. If you want to go, please make your reservations and then notify the committee.

Photos and information are at http://www.sdparks.org . Campsite 131 is reserved for the Harrises and Pulloms (for three nights,Weds, Nov 22, leaving Sat., Nov 25). Alison, Bobby and Nikka will be in Campsite 132. We have also reserved two campsites, number 129 and 130 for just Thanksgiving night, Nov. 23, for people who decide to come and are too late to get a reservation. If you know you want to come you might go ahead and reserve a space for your family or group in addition. Check www.sdparks.org for availability. Cost is $14 a night plus $3 reservation fee. There is also a playground for children.

We will cook a turkey or two on a kettle cooker grill and invite everyone else to bring the fixings, such as stuffing, yams, cranberry sauce, salad, pumpkin pie, etc.

California Regional Helpers and Committee Meeting to be Held at San Diego on December 9-10:

We have agreed to host a business meeting of Subud California at the Subud hall the weekend of December 9-10. The details of this have not been worked out yet, so stay tuned.