SUBUD USA NATIONAL CONGRESS – 2012
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
Forgiveness Workshop (Lusijah Marx) 1:30 – 3:00 pm, Washington D
Presents an evidence-based approach to forgiveness. We will explore a process for letting go and moving on from our places of resentment, hurt and abuse – learning how to personally apply steps in order to truly forgive.
Muhammad Subuh Foundation Film and Q & A (Lillian Shulman & Maria Wallington) 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Washington ABC
A new 15-min. film about the work of MSF will be shown, covering the history, projects, and goals of MSF to promote the growth and development of Subud.
THURSDAY, JULY 5
Educator’s Forum and Discussion, followed by testing (Liza Ramey) 1:30 – 3:30 pm, Washington D (testing in Evergreen Rooms)
Explore our roles as Subud members in the field of education. Testing session follows.
SES Annual General Meeting – Strategy and Planning Session (Rosetta Narvaez) 1:30 – 3:00 pm, Seattle 1
Participate in shaping Subud USA’s future activities and goals, in partnership with the international SES wing. PLUS contribute to the discussion on the Virtual Financial Institution.
Pike Place Market Tour and Poetry Workshop (Paul Nelson) 1:30 – 5:00 pm, Seattle 2 (this workshop will go off-site)
After some tips on writing poems, we’ll take light rail downtown and tour some interesting spots in this world-famous Market. On our return, we’ll write poems – open to any level of writer!
Congress TV Workshop (Hamilton Pevec) 1:30 – 4:00 pm, Seattle 3
Create a living document of the congress – a video for distribution to attendees and beyond!
YES Quest 2013 and Beyond (Lusijah Rott) 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Seattle 3
Learn about this ongoing youth program and details about the Jan.-Feb. 2013 Quest.
National Office Move Workshop and Delegate Working Party (Joshua Vervoordt) 1:30 – 4:00 pm, Tacoma
In the interest of achieving harmony and unity on a subject that has become, to some people, divisive, we’ll meet to freely discuss issues of the move of the national office.
Creating a Supportive Culture in our Subud Communities (Oswald Norton & Haris Wolfgang) 1:30 – 3:00 pm, Aberdeen
Explore Our PLACES (Personal Leadership and Community Engagement in Subud). This project supports the growth of Subud culture through healthy communications, leadership, healing, education and other means.
Subud Retirement Community (Hanafi Fraval) 3:30 – 5:00 pm, Aberdeen
This workshop was held at the Subud California congress and has gained a life of its own with 25 people now following developments. This project allows those of us over 55 to continue to work, retire, be independent or benefit from assisted living as necessary. We could live in a gated community in Laguna Woods where our lives can be centered around the latihan and our Subud community, but where we can also integrate with the larger community with multiple activities of every description. Come to this workshop to find out how.
FRIDAY, JULY 6
Off-site FIELD TRIP! (Emile Ward) Meet at 10:00 am, Registration Desk
Garden Symbiosis: Beneficial Interrelationships in the Web of Life (Lydia Feltman) 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, Washington ABC How to garden using the soil food web, microbes, companion plants, beneficial insects and insectary plants, and compost teas.
Bright Futures: Helping Developing World Students (Hanafi Fraval) 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, Washington D
Bright Futures identifies students who can successfully complete a primary degree – but do not have the resources to make their dream come true.
Enterprise Forum (Ruslan Morris) 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, Seattle 1
Ruslan Morris, chair of SES International, facilitates a forum on international initiatives, including the recent compilation of Bapak’s advice on enterprise.
Fundraising for a Sustainable Subud USA (Marston Gregory) 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, Spokane Board Room
How can Subud USA have a firm financial future?
An Introduction to Worm Composting (Lydia Feltman) 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Washington ABC
How worms can eat your garbage, turn it into a rich soil amendment, and save you money. Also includes some demonstration materials and worm box plans.
Subud in our Communities (Leo Horthy & Robert Mertens) 1:30 – 3:00 pm, Spokane Board Room
Sharing the experiences of Seven Circles integrating Subud into local communities and organizations – what works! Exploring ideas on how to talk about Subud in personal and professional contexts.
Writing Workshop: Hear your own voice through writing (Hadiyah Carlyle) 1:30 – 3:00 pm, Seattle 2
Just bring yourself … and a paper and pen!
Compassion in Action Videofest I (Susila Dharma USA) 1:30 –3:00 pm Washington D
Be amazed and inspired with videos, slideshows and storytelling from local and worldwide humanitarian projects – all initiated, organized and/or operated by Subud members.
Distribution of Bapak’s Talks and Subud Books Workshop and Delegate Working Party (Hanafi Fraval) 1:30 – 3:00 pm, Tacoma
Bapak’s mandate for our committees to facilitate the distribution of Subud books goes to the heart of committee duties. SUSA has contracted a fulfillment firm to handle this, but a necessary marketing plan has not been implemented. Hanafi will share a national marketing plan with the objective to develop a congress resolution.
Congress TV Workshop (Hamilton Pevec) 1:30 – 5:00 pm, Seattle 3
Create a living document of the congress – a video for distribution to attendees and beyond!
Career Quest Card Workshop (Halimah Bellows) 1:30 – 3:00 pm, Aberdeen
Discover a lasting, meaningful career that utilizes your natural talents. The innovative Career Quest Cards help you clarify and define a career path.
Emotional Transformation Therapy (Ann O. Padilla) 3:30 – 5:00 pm, Aberdeen
Using a Chromopulse II to look at colored light during talk therapy, the client addresses unwanted emotions and intrusive thoughts affecting mental and behavioral health. Suggested $2 donation for SIHA programs.
Creating Comedy with Improvisation (Richmond Shepard) 3:30 – 5:00 pm, Seattle 2
Hey – it’s Richmond! You know you’ll have a great time!
Susila Dharma USA Endowment Planning Workshop (John Schoenthaler & Hamid Alexander) 3:30 – 5:00 pm, Washington D
Leaving a lasting legacy that helps humanitarian efforts in local and worldwide communities.
Publishing Panel for Authors: E-Publishing and E-Marketing (Paul Nelson) 3:30 – 5:00 pm, Seattle 1
Need ideas on selling your manuscript? SES and SICA are sponsoring a panel of professional publishers facilitated by Paul Nelson of Poetry Labs to provide you insight and address your questions. Featuring Panelists: Sheryn Hara of NW Bookfest; Jarret Middleton and Aaron Talwar of Dark Coast Press
Updates on the Washington DC House (Barbara Thomas) 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Washington ABC
An overview of the progress on the Washington DC House.
SATURDAY, JULY 7
Compassion in Action Videofest II (Susila Dharma USA) 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Washington D
Be amazed and inspired with videos, slideshows and storytelling from local and worldwide humanitarian projects – all initiated, organized and/or operated by Subud members.
Visioning for a Subud School (Halimah Polk & Emmanuel Williams) 1:30 – 3:00 pm, Washington D
An interactive exploration into the philosophical and spiritual underpinnings of Subud education, including a look at Bapak and Ibu Rahayu’s talks on education. We’ll look at examples of Subud Schools, and articulate our visions for the future schools.
Business Owners Panel of Experts (Rosetta Narvaez) 1:30 – 3:00 pm, Seattle 1
Well-established business owners from different industries and sizes of operations will speak on successes and challenges. Q and A session follows.
Writers’ Living Room: Critique Circle (Paul Nelson) 1:30 – 5:00 pm, Seattle 3
Read your new work for a gentile critique – or just join in the engaging company of other writers. Original works only; bring 10 copies – limit 2 pages.
Congress TV Workshop (Hamilton Pevec) 1:30 – 5:00 pm, Seattle 3
Create a living document of the congress – a video for distribution to attendees and beyond!
Enterprise Showcase and Networking (SES) 3:30 – 5:00 pm, Seattle 1
Check out our U.S. Subud enterprises – and talk with SES members and those involved and interested in Subud businesses.