Category Archives: General Announcements

Paradise Fire and Subud Family

Message from Reynold Weissinger  to the Subud Portland group regarding a Subud member who lost his home in the Paradise fire!

“I mentioned at our group meeting that I have been in touch with Olav Bryant Smith, a Subud member from Paradise, California.  He and wife Tara and their children all made it out safely but they have lost their house and possessions.
He mentions:  “We are fortunate compared to so many others in this situation. First of all, we had been attending church for the last 8 years in Chico, not Paradise. So our church “family” embraced us and helped us through the tragedy. We landed in one church friend’s home initially. Spent a few days in another woman’s home while she and her husband were vacationing, and finally transitioned into a dear elderly friend’s farm house on the outskirts of Chico. We are so fortunate. Moreover, we acted quickly, on Tara’s parents’ advice and help, to find a mobile home to buy in Chico before they all disappeared. We quickly made an offer that was accepted, contingent upon their finding a place. In this incredibly tight housing market, they had a bit of trouble finding a place, but on their third try succeeded. So we found out today that their offer had been accepted and that should mean (barring some unforeseen problem) that we’ll be able to move into the mobile home around mid-December. We have felt guided. God is good. And family and friends have been good. As I said, a friend from my Army days set up a GoFundMe.”
If you open the link below, you will see that he has already raised over $4,000, and the goal is $10,000.
You can also find Olav on Facebook, where he shares pictures.
I am sure you are joining me in keeping Olav and his family in our thoughts and prayers. “

More Upcoming events!

The Subud Greater Seattle annual meeting will be in Seattle Sunday January 27th after Latihan.  We will be selecting new chair and vice-chair.  Please consider pre-testing with helpers for ANY of the positions-chair, vice-chair, secretary, and treasurer.

The last approved dewan and general meeting minutes will be posted next week.

There will be a Friday general meeting on the Eastside after Latihan in January sometime before the annual meeting, date to be announced soon.

Winter Holiday get-together Sunday December 9th after Latihan.  It will be a potluck.  Hadijah O’Bar is the gracious host!

Upcoming Events

1, Dewan Meeting this Saturday Nov. 3, 10:00 A.M.
2. General meeting after Latihan Sunday Nov. 4
3. Annual meeting after Latihan Sunday January 27, 2019
Agenda for Dewan meeting:
Recurring:
Financial Report
No Air BnB report, unless updates; likewise house and rental
Old:
Susila Dharma dinner report
Winter holiday get-together
Subud Ladies’ lunch
New:
Fundraising for painting project
Loan from SPNW for painting
Prepare for general meeting
Helper Report

Agenda for general meeting:
Recurring:
Financial Report, Air BnB report, house report, and rental report
Old:
Results of consultations with tax layer, CPA, and state regarding nonprofit status, federal tax liability, and county tax liability
Event ideas Open Mic, movie night, game night, raised beds
Helpers to look over SGS brochures and update content and layout
Men and Women helpers to schedule more meetings

New:
Susila Dharma dinner report
Winter holiday get-together
Subud Ladies’ lunch
Fundraising for painting project
Loan from SPNW for painting
Prepare for general meeting
Helper Report

Susila Dharma fun fund raiser!

The Susila Dharma fund raising event was held Sunday before last and raised a good bit of cash!  Debbie Machado made some delicious food and we had a presentation about some of the Susila Dharma projects around the world.  I was impressed with how much we have grown as an organization and how much good is being done in the name of Subud! For more information, donate or to join the SD mailing list click this link!   https://susiladharmausa.org/

 

Notices!

Coming up!

SD Event

Susila Dharma event Sunday, October 21, after latihan, PLEASE RSVP! Kids welcome, $25 ‘suggested’ donation, no one will be turned away.  Debbie would like RSVP’s by the 19th.  Please contact her or text at 240-353-7678. Childcare will be available at the SD dinner.

ALSO:

Next dewan meeting:
Saturday November 3rd 10AM

Next general meeting:
Sunday November 4th after Latihan (in Seattle).

Annual Meeting:
Sunday January 27 after Latihan
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Jim O’Halloran Trio

Jim O’Halloran Trio at Kezira Cafe’ Seattle Friday October 12 7:30-10:30
Kezira Cafe’ Friday, October 12th & 26th 7:30-10:30PM with Farko Dosumov on bass and Larry Mahlis on drums. I’ve played with both of these terrific players a lot but not together. This bodes well!
Saturday, November 24th 7-10 PM with Osama Afifi on bass and Larry on drums. We have established a really great comfort zone and a good list together.
Saturday, December 8th 7-10PM with Dean Schmidt and D’Vonne Lewis. Another line-up that has some positive history and energy!

Check out Farko here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Farkodosumov
Larry here: http://www.seattledrumschool.com/portfolio-view/larry-mahlis/
Osama here: http://www.osamaafifi.com
Dean here: http://originarts.com/oa2/artists/artist.php?Artist_ID=34
D’Vonne here: http://dvonnelewis.com
Kezira Cafe’ here: http://keziracafe.com
Inviting pleasant atmosphere, no cover, all ages, great food! Come on by!

Jim O’Halloran Trio
Jim O’Halloran
ojim1@blarg.net
206-817-2066

Susila Dharma Event Sunday October 21st

                                                         

                 

Subud Greater Seattle

Susila Dharma Event

Sunday October 21st

Luncheon will be served after latihan at the Seattle Subud House

Please come and enjoy a fabulous lunch catered by Debbie Machado Santos.  Our Subud sister, Debbie, is a renowned chef and caterer and will be preparing a gourmet meal for your enjoyment.

Our guest speaker will be Marilyn Schirk.  Marilyn has been on the forefront of Susila Dharma for over ten years.  She has raised funds and been a liaison for numerous projects around the world.  

She is currently working for Anisha, a Subud agricultural project located in a very drought prone area of Southern India.  Marilyn wrote and was awarded a $40,000 grant for Anisha which she is now working to administer. Next month she will be going to India to visit the project.

Please come and hear how Anisha is doing and learn how Susila Dharma is working to change lives in some of the most difficult areas of the world.  

Suggested donation – $25.00 per person

Subud Jazz with Elisha and Luther

Luther Schutz, Elisha Gullixson, with the prodigious bassist Drew Baddeley will perform this Saturday Sept 29 at 7:00 PM at the Conway Muse, just off I-5 at exit 221.  Love to see you all there.
Benjamin Drazen and Elisha Gullixson in concert, Puebla, Mexico, Subud World Congress, August 7, 2014
Luther and Elisha

New book, ‘In a Word’ by Sofyan Brugger

The WSA asked Sofyan Brugger to share his approach to translating Bapak’s talks and suggested he select some of his translations for a special edition that would encourage more people to read the talks and be especially appealing to the youth.  In choosing which talks to include, Sofyan asked input from his own children and grandchildren. The book includes a thoughtful sampling of Bapak’s Talks on different topics, at different times, and in different places. The beginning of the book, ‘In a Word’ is beautiful and important.  At the back Sofyan offers his approach to translating Bapak’s words and an in-depth look at some of the religious terms Bapak frequently uses.  
   
 
The WSA published this book in time for the World Congress in Germany.  If you missed buying Bapak Subuh Yang Mulia, Selected Talks, translated by Sofyan Brugger, and would like to,  please contact kailaniward@yahoo.com  The cost is $12 plus postage.  Here is a quote to Kailani from Muchtar Saltzmann
 
“Sofyan chose very valuable Talks from Bapak that we all need to be aware of, and your Dad’s book exudes deep respect and gratefulness to Bapak.  We call it love for Bapak, God’s Servant.  It is a jewel of a book.  The best Subud book I have read so far…..I will tell everybody I know to buy this treasure.  A true ‘must read’ for all.”  –Muchtar Salzmann