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E-news is a monthly newsletter sent out across Australia by email to all Subud members. It contains items of general interest and small monthly reports from each Group. If you have some news you would like to share with Subud Australia members, please send it to: Rohanna
Subud Australia e-News (PDF)
Nov/Dec 2009
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Local News
100 Day Celebration for Muryati McKingley
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In memory of our dearest Muryati McKingley - beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to so many of us; co-founder and pioneer of 72 Erskine. Marking the 100th day since Muryati’s passing, there will be a gathering held at The Subud Information Centre at 72 Erskine Street this coming Sunday 27th December, at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome to join us in the commemorative prayers and selamatan. We hope those of you who knew and remember Muryati, may be able to attend. Please let us know if you think you can join us.
Thank you very much.
With love from the team at 72 Erskine (Sydney)
International News
Minutes of the World Subud Association Meeting, held in Christchurch New Zealand, during the World Subud Congress 2010. Download minutes
Rohana F. reports from the very recent World Parliament of Religions 2009, Melbourne. Read her inspiring account of the large number of workshops and speakers, listening the Dalai Lama, and Osanna Vaughn's presentation on Subud. Download the report
Report by the World Subud Assoc. Internet Coordinator, Matthew Weiss(pictured)
Subud Vision 4-Volume book set now published.
All the Subud Vision articles published so far, are now available in a 4-volume compact paperback book set. Volumes can be purchased individually. Volumes 1 and 2 contain the articles in the first Subud Vision book of 2007. Volumes 3 and 4 contain all the articles published since then. Each book features a new preface each written by a different editor, and Volume 4 also contains the Solutions Project articles.
The Subud Vision website subudvision.org now has an About page and a page of recommended reading for newcomers to the site. Also the home page now has the full listing of all articles published.
Seeking nomination for the next chairperson of Susila Dharma International
The next Susila Dharma International Chairperson and other new Board will be appointed at the World Congress in January 2010. The chairperson’s term is from one Congress to the next (4 years usually). Board members are elected by the members at the AGM for a 3 year period and we have a few vacancies to be filled at the next AGM, which will be held during Congress. Directors are elected by the voting members of SDIA – SD Nationals. Any SD projects can put forward names for consideration through their SD National or SDIA.
Procedures for nominating and approving candidates for SDIA chair:
We would like to have several candidates for SDIA Chairperson so that the International Helpers and delegates can have a choice.
A suitable candidate must be willing to serve and provide a CV and information about their skills and experience well before Congress.
Candidates may be nominated by any Voting member (National SD) or by the Board.
It is essential that before testing for Chairperson at World Congress the candidates meet the Board to talk to their experience, qualifications and ability to take on role and also describe their vision and what they can bring to the position. Only then will selected candidates will then be tested at the Congress Plenary.
Duties and responsibilities of the SDIA Chair:
The Chairperson provides leadership and facilitates the smooth functioning of the Board and members meetings and support the Executive Director - currently Virginia Thomas based in Montreal (with a small staff team) who is in charge of the day to day matters. The Chairperson represents SDIA on the World Subud Council of which he/she is an ex officio, non-voting member.
There is no honorarium for this position. Travel to Board meetings and AGMs and other expenses may be claimed.
Experience required:
No formal qualifications are required, but the chairperson should be a Subud member, speak English (our working language), able to travel and access internet .
Experience of Susila Dharma is essential. Experience and understanding of development work or other skills and knowledge (health care, education or non-profit organization management) is desirable.
Duties and responsibilities of Board member:
The Board sets the policies and direction of SDIA in consultation with the members. Usually there is one Board meeting a year plus conference calls of the whole Board and participation on various sub-committees dealing with specific issues.Liaise with with National SDs in own and neighbouring counties and where possible, attend national congresses and Zonal meeting. Board members also assist fund raise, report on Susila Dharma work and communicate with Subud members.
Further information at (info(at)susiladharma.org)
Book Release: "The Dawning - A Grace Untold" by Emmanuel Elliott
Emmanuel Elliott’s new book is a vivid account of his spiritual journey and experiences and relates Subud to a wider context of awakening in our time, such as to the apparitions of the Virgin Mary at Fatima and elsewhere. The book is available in Australia and New Zealand from Harris Smart. Australia AUD$25 including postage. New Zealand AUD$30 including postage. Contact Harris at 22 Holland Ave, Dingley, Vic 3172, Australia; Email: Harris or Tel: +61 3 9511 8122 for purchase details.
Envisioning the International Youth Association (pdf) – read the initial ideas. Have your say at www.subud.net
WSA News – International Youth Travel Fundraising - letter from Rhyana Blakeley and Hamilton Manley, Subud Youth Activities Co-Coordinators and from Maya Bernardes, ISC/WSA executive vice-chair.
YES Quest goes international at World Congress.
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