Be sure to make out checks to Subud Pacific Northwest at Seattle. You can also mail to Subud Greater Seattle at 110115th, Seattle, WA 98122.
Oh, and yes, we are still in desperate need of a Treasurer!
One donation box in men’s hall.
One donation box in women’s quiet room.
The General Meeting of Subud Greater Seattle took place on Sunday January 9th, with in person and virtual attendance. Testing for Chair resulted in another term for Jim O’Halloran. Testing for Vice Chair resulted in the choice of Ramon who served as Secretary for the past two years. The Dewan is in need of a Secretary, and possibly a Treasurer. Please consider helping Jim and Ramon by volunteering!
There are only a few stalwart souls doing Latihan on the Eastside on Friday nights. Won’t you join in so that they are not all alone? Quiet time is at 7:45, with Latihan starting at 8:00. One more man and one more woman helper would also be greatly appreciated. If anyone has never gone, it takes place at Bellevue First Congregational Church of Christ, 11061 NE 2nd Street, Bellevue, 98004. All Subud brothers & sisters are welcome!
General Meeting and Testing for Group’s Chair & Vice Chair
Moment of quiet
Approval of agenda – Jim O’Halloran
Election of chair and vice-chair with testing – Local Helpers
Turn over meeting to new chair – TBD
Review and approval of minutes (distributed at meeting and available in zoom) New Chair
Helpers’ reports
Treasurer’s Report – Oswald Norton
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We, your outgoing committee members, request that you participate in the meeting to select the new committee members who will lead our group for the next two years.
After latihan, we will start the meeting and at the same time have a brief pot luck (please bring something to share) and discussion regarding our receiving from the testing listed below and the future we all see for our group. This will be followed by the general meeting in which we will select our new committee. After their selection we will have a brief review of the work of our helpers and committee since our last general meeting.
By participating, you will demonstrate to the candidates your support of their willingness to serve our community during the next 2 years.
Before the meeting, and after latihan, the helpers have prepared the following questions for members wishing to test prior to the meeting, either by themselves or with Helpers:
1. Please receive in your own way what are the needs of the Subud Greater Seattle group at this time?
2. How may I best serve Subud Greater Seattle at this time?
3. What state should I be in to receive the testing for a committee position?
Please see the next article for the meeting agenda and zoom link for those who must participate remotely.
Wishing you all heartfelt gatherings with your loved ones. May we all experience peace and harmony. Enjoy!
Please Contribute Before 2021 is over –
You have 10 days left to make your last-minute donations! Time is running out ( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°). Your donations account for 49% of our group’s needs for building repairs and our donation to our region. They are essential. Thank You!
Future Expenses – Progress on fund raising to repairing the siding on the South side of our building.
Through November members have contributed $5,889 to the repair fund. Combined with $8000 of the income set aside from our iTrips rentals we now have $13,889 saved for that project. At the dewan meeting on Saturday, we agreed to set aside an additional $5000 in funds we have available in our account toward these efforts. We now need to raise an additional $3,528 in order to have the $22,000 needed for this project. In 2021 we have successfully saved over 84% of the funds needed to reach this goal. Who will help us get the remaining funds?
Building Repairs Fund
We are grateful for members who already have contributed to this fund – over and above their regular contributions-to this fund. Earmark your checks for any portion of your donation you wish to go to our building fund.
Building Rentals
We had 14 days of rentals in November bringing in rental income of approximately $2,352. This will be deposited in December after the income statement is finalized.
This Month’s Donation Report
The level of giving in November and December was good. Many members gave me checks at the Christmas Party as well. This has helped with the repair fundraising and is appreciated.
We now have donation boxes in both latihan halls should you wish to place your donations there.
Proposals passed by committee at 12/17 meeting
At the Saturday 12/17 dewan meeting, your committee, after reviewing our current bank balance, agreed to the following proposals:
Please Note: Proposal 2 will be considered by and voted on at our 1/9/22 general meeting.
New to Subud? How to contribute
If you are new to our group and looking for a way to contribute, here’s how:
Single or Monthly contribution from your bank
Subud PNW – Seattle Center
1101 15th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122-4523
Our next General Meeting and selection of new officers will take place on January 9th after Latihan. This meeting will begin to define the next phase of our community. Please come and participate. The meeting is in person, but there will be a Zoom link for those who do not feel comfortable attending in person.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the ambiance of the Holiday Party. There was great fellowship, food, and three full bags of food bank donations. Special thanks to Debbie Machado Santos, who decorated and set up the serving tables. Also, thanks to the many cleanup hands that made the work light and to Salamah O’Brien for the photos:
We now have donation boxes in the women’s quiet room and men’s hall, so you can drop off your donation if you like.