On Friday, March 17, Marius Harold, national helper and I traveled to Boise, Idaho to visit the Subud Boise Group.
We felt that the Boise has the capacity to become a larger group. The group also is willing to open themselves to more group activities.
For more details on this trip click this link.
The internationally recognized travel author and host of the NPR series Travel with Rick Steves will speak on two of his favorite themes: Travel as a Political and Spiritual Act.
Holly Near celebrates her first album in three years, Peace Becomes You. She’s building on 40 creative years and 30 recordings. Respected around the world for her music and activism, her joy and passion inspire people to join in her celebration of the human spirit. Her music fully engages listeners in the world around them. Holly has made a career speaking to anyone in the world who believes in peace, justice, and feminism, a wonderful spectrum of humanity.
The Chancel Choir of First Congregational Church, Bellevue hosts singers and instrumentalists from neighboring UCC churches in a performance of the beloved Fauré Requiem. Featuring musicians from University Congregational, Magnolia United Church of Christ, All Pilgrims Christian Church, and Plymouth Church.
SUBUD GREATER SEATTLE DEWAN MINUTES
March 5, 2017
ATTENDEES: Jim O’Halloran, Hadijah and Sherwin O’Bar, Lorraine Tedrow, Hadiyah Carlyle. Jim, Vice-chair ran the meeting.
Minutes from Jan 22, 2017 unanimously approved
FINANCIAL: Sherwin reported the following: Revenue $8,850 (including member donations of $2,458 and Airbnb of $56,167) and Expenses $19,358 (rental expense of $7,494 and house improvements/occupancy costs of $9,784 of which $6,600 represents 2/3 payment for the sewer line rework. Excess of Expense over Revenue: $10,508.
SPRING STREET CENTER:
Contracts
The contracts for both the providers of Airbnb and other rentals have been worked on in depth. Honora is putting the finishing touches on them and we are expecting them ready to be signed next Sunday.
Airbnb – The dewan is asking Paul to include in his report next month any issues with Airbnb and the City of Seattle and bring us up to date with who he is in touch with.
Pacific Northwest Region
Sherwin reported on the Regional Board meeting. Honora attended also. The Pacific Northwest Region will be sending a 10% increase to SUSA. There are changes in the regional budget including $3000 worth more of expenses. There is money in the regional fund so if the region has to they can access this money.
Marius Hibbard is now regional vice-chair.
The region is sponsoring a Great Create Art Camp at Pilgrim Firs in the Kitsap Peninsula 
at the end of August. This will replace Family Camp in Indianola. We are encouraging people to participate and feel their creative energy.
We discussed increasing our commitment to the regional. We will continue the discussion at the next meeting.
Helpers Reports
Hadijah O’Bar is helper of the month. The helpers opened a new member, Sophy. Her family was present for the opening, which was a blessing for all. Hadijah said that there is a issue with the helpers communicating with each other and will work on it.
Halstein reported that Sebastian and Abideen tested positive to be helpers again.
Halstein will contact T Chuol who has been an applicant for a long time.
HISTORY OF SEATTLE – PARTY
The Dewan is planning a party celebrating the history of Seattle either May 21 or close to Bapak’s birthday in June, maybe June 28. Will be a fun event with lot
s of good food.
Next meeting: Either April 2 or 9. Lorraine will discuss dates with Honora.
Respectfully submitted
Hadiyah Carlyle, Sec’y