Share your Art!

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We like to feature Subud artists in this Subud California Sun newsletter. If you have a work that you would like to share with other members, please send a high quality photo of it to the editor at: communications.subudca@gmail.com

Above: The Beloved Rolling Hills of California, by Halimah Polk

Opportunities at the Regional Congress

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Opportunities at the 2024 Regional Congress

The Congress also offers opportunities for volunteers and for those who are interested in taking one of the many roles at the Regional level. These include:

– We will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) during Congress. To learn more about the role of the Chair and Vice Chair, go HERE.

– There will be testing for new Regional Helpers at the Regional Congress. Interested? Find details on how to prepare for testing HERE

– Do you have music, dance, poetry, stories or other talents to share? Find out how to participate in entertainment night at Congress HERE

–  Interested in taking a role on the Regional Council? Consider testing as Regional Member Councilor.

– Volunteers aged 15-20, are invited to take shifts at the coffee and snack bar. Find out more HERE.

Seeking Youth Volunteers

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The Subud CA Congress team seeks young people (age 14-20) to staff and manage the coffee & tea service during the 2024 Congress at UC Santa Barbara. Volunteers are needed for shifts from Friday afternoon, August 2 to close of Congress on Monday, August 5.

The team will brew coffee, ensure that snacks, paper cups, tea bags, and creamers are available, and collect payment. Those who participate will be helping to raise money for a youth fund for future congresses.

To learn more, email Raina Snyder: rainanotaryservice@yahoo.com

Are you the next Regional Member Councilor?

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Our Regional Council serves a vital role in the oversight of business and financial aspects of Subud California. Each center appoints a councilor and members not associated with a center are represented by the Regional Member Councilor.

This role has been filled very ably for last two years by Rohana LoSchiavo. The current term end in August and there is an opportunity for someone else to step into it. The Regional Member councilor can be an unaffiliated member or a member of a center or group.

Please consider whether the time is right for you to be a Regional Member Councilor. It’s a great way to engage with members from across the Region! If interested in pursuing it, please email Hanafi Fraval at hanafi<at>myyahoo.com.

Share Your Talent at Regional Congress

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Share Your Talent at Regional Congress
Calling all Adult or Child Performers and Entertainers!

Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, or have a story we want to hear? Are you a stand up or comedian? Are you a poet, an actor or have another talent that you want to share?

Saturday, August 3 at the Regional Congress is this year’s chance for you to shine. Contact Halimah the Dreamah at halimah<at>earthlink.net with your name, email/phone contact and what YOU DO!! Let’s make this an Extravaganza of an Entertainment Night!!

Bring the Kids to our Regional Congress

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We want families to bring their children to the California Congress! In support of this, the registration fee is waived for attendees 17 and younger.

In addition, the Region has established a special fund to partially offset the cost for families with children staying onsite at UC Santa Barbara. Subud CA families can receive $180 to help cover room and board at Congress. In some cases, especially for families with 2 or more kids, this amount can be increased.

How to Request Family Funding:  BEFORE YOU REGISTER, send your request by email to elnakc@gmail.com, with the number and ages of the children plus desired nights of stay. If your request is funded, you’ll receive a discount code to use when completing your registration. Funding is first-come, first-served, so do act quickly!

The Congress runs August 2-5, 2024. Find pricing and options for onsite stays HERE and details about the Congress venue on the event website HERE.

With love to all, your Congress team

Invitation to Test for Regional Helper

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Dear Sisters and Brothers,

We will be handing over our Regional Helper roles to a new team this summer. We invite any of you who feel moved to take on the position of Regional Helper to test with a local helper, to see if you should put your name forward for more testing with Regional and National Helpers.

Our prime responsibility has been supporting local helpers from our Region (California and Nevada) along with members who are not part of a local group. There are many gifts and blessings that come with this job: courage, confidence, and maybe even some spiritual growth!  We have experienced new friends, deeper connections, and the recognition that we are a small part of supporting the presence of Subud and the latihan in the world at this time.

with love from us all,
Sofia, Leanna, Helena, Hani’a and Isman