Subud PNW Regional Call-in latihans:

Evening Regional latihans are on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month with quiet beginning at 7:30pm, and Latihan at 7:45pm.

Please Note: Men and Women have separate call-in numbers below (any of the 3 numbers, then enter the Access Code for Men, or Women to join the call.)

Call-in information

Men and women may dial in on any of the following numbers, then use either the men’s or women’s code below to access your call:

1 (605) 562-8400
1 (712) 832-8330
1 (605) 475-2879
 
Women’s latihan line: use access code 242 6147
Men’s latihan line: use access code 863 2438

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

All latihans in Seattle and on the Eastside are not happening in person until further notice. Fridays will be simultaneous Latihan (quiet time 7:45, Latihan at 8pm) but no call-in. Tuesday and Sundays will be by call-in:

Quiet time 11:00 AM Latihan 11:15 AM to
11:45 AM Men and women may now dial in on any of the
following numbers:

1 (712) 832-8330
1 (605) 475 2879

After you’re connected please use the appropriate code to
connect to your group:
Women’s code 242 6147
Men’s code 863 2438

Paul Nelson is hosting 40 minute Zoom calls AFTER Sunday Latihan starting at 12N and ending  at 1:00 until further notice. Meeting info for Sunday, March 29:

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 988 202 1449

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We believe it is time to heed the impact that the coronavirus is having and will increasingly continue to have on our community.

Many of us are in high risk groups; over 65 years old, underlying health conditions, or both. King County issued an order March 16th which applies to Subud gatherings, and many other events.
Here is a link to the proclamation.

https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/disease-control/novel-coronavirus/events.aspx

Here is how the order applies to us.

Events with fewer than 50 people are prohibited unless event organizers observe the following
COVID-19 prevention measures:

Older adults and individuals with underlying medical conditions that are at increased risk of serious COVID-19 are encouraged not to attend (including
employees).

CDC recommends that individuals at risk of severe illness should stay at home, avoiding gatherings or other situations of potential exposures, including travel, church attendance, and social events with 10 or more people.

• • •

Social distancing recommendations must be met (I.e., limit contact of people within 6 feet from each other for 10 minutes or longer).

Suggestions: Event organizers should ask themselves: how close will people be and for how long? Ensure that your event is organized in such way to avoid close contact between people. Washington Department of Health advises that “being within 6 feet of a sick person with COVID-19 for about 10 minutes” constitutes close contact which could result in exposure. Employees must be screened for coronavirus symptoms each day and excluded if symptomatic. CDC guidelines identify the key symptoms to watch for as fever, cough and shortness of breath.

Proper hand hygiene and sanitation must be readily available to all attendees and employees. CDC recommends that people wash their hands often, and if soap and water is not readily available, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, and to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Environmental cleaning guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are followed (e.g., clean and disinfect high touch surfaces daily or more frequently).

CDC provides detailed environmental and disinfection recommendations. It is possible that some of us already have coronavirus. Here’s a link regarding that you might find interesting.

https://elemental.medium.com/did-you-have-coronavirus-
without-knowing-it-d33bbce9e9e5

What can we do?

Shift to remote latihans at all locations. Sunday Call-in Latihans Our Subud PNW Regional Helpers are offering a Sunday conference call latihan. Here are the details:

Quiet time 11:00 AM Latihan 11:15 AM to
11:45 AM Men and women may now dial in on any of the
following numbers:
1 (218) 339-7800
1 (712) 832-8330
1 (605) 475 2879

After you’re connected please use the appropriate code to
connect to your group:
Women’s code 242 6147
Men’s code 863 2438

This is likely to continue for a significant amount of time, unfortunately. Fortunately, the sooner we begin to limit interactions, the sooner we can expect a return to normalcy.

General business meetings are suspended until further notice. 

Regularly scheduled latihans will continue at the Seattle Subud House for those of you who wish to continue coming during the COVID-19 outbreak. For those who do choose to come to Seattle to attend the latihan there, please note that there may be no helper to start the latihan. 

For those preferring to physically attend latihan, please wash your hands immediately on coming to the hall or church and after touching your face or eating. 

Consider making an attempt to maintain a 6 foot distance between yourself and other attendees. 

Needless to say, if you have a temperature, feel ill, or have a cough (especially a dry cough), stay home and enjoy the benefits of a remote latihan. 

Few of us do a good job washing our hands. Here’s a link to a good video. Note turning off the faucet with a paper towel, so your clean hands are not recontaminated. 

https://youtu.be/IisgnbMfKvI 

Other Options: Sunday Call-in Latihans For those who still wish to do latihan, but not come to the center during this time, our Subud PNW Regional Helpers are offering a Sunday conference call latihan. Here are the details: 

Quiet time 11:00 AM Latihan 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM 

Men and women may now dial in on any of the following numbers: 1 (218) 339-7800 1 (712) 832-8330 1 (605) 475 2879 

After you’re connected please use the appropriate code to connect to your group: Women’s code 242 6147 Men’s code 863 2438 

Please follow your guidance, and keep yourselves healthy! 

Effect on Airbnb Business 

As you might imagine, the current crisis has drastically impacted Airbnb bookings at Spring Street Center, which is our major source of income. Please consider donating a little extra if at all possible. 

Regional Call-In Latihans 

Regional Latihans 1st Monday and 3rd Thursday every month Quiet time 7:30 PM Latihan 7:45 PM to 8:15 AM 

Men and women may now dial in on any of the following numbers: 1 (218) 339-7800 1 (712) 832-8330 1 (605) 475 2879 

After you’re connected please use the appropriate code to connect to your group: Women’s code 242 6147 Men’s code 863 2438

Kedjiwaan Day was a day of heartfelt connection. After latihan and a potluck, twelve members sat in a circle. Each got a chance to share about something happening in their lives or about possible test questions. Testing afterward included some preliminary test questions about ancestors (as a prelude to the month of the ancestors which begins March 24). Another question asked was what we can do more/less in order to flourish, and then there was some personal testing. It was a lovely time of connection and revelation. The group expressed a desire to have a Community Day more often, including potluck, sharing circle, and testing. 

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We are writing today with an important update on our 2020 Subud USA National Congress.

As you are no doubt aware, in recent days the world has focused its attention on the rapidly expanding transmission of the novel coronavirus.

On Friday, February 28 the World Health Association’s Director General stated that the organization has increased its “assessment of the risk of spread and the risk of impact of COVID-19 to very high at a global level.” Indeed, many companies have taken steps in the last 48 hours to cancel or postpone upcoming conferences. These changes are occurring precisely at the time when Subud USA would need to finalize its contractual commitments for our July 4 event.

Taking these facts into consideration, and out of an abundance of caution regarding the wellbeing of our members, the executive committee of Subud USA has determined that the best plan forward for our National Congress is to postpone it until later in 2020 when the situation surrounding the coronavirus contagion is more clear.

We feel that we will be better informed within the next few weeks as to the scope and impact of the virus on the US. Please know that we are actively pursuing venues suitable for our National Congress that can accommodate our group later on in 2020.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this extraordinary circumstance may have caused. We will be back in touch as soon as possible with our revised plan and schedule.

Thank you in advance for your understanding. Comments or questions can be submitted to us at info@subudusa.org.

Sincerely,

Lucas Boladian                  Philip Lindstrom
Chair                                   Vice Chair
Subud USA                         Subud USA

IF YOU MISSED THE APPLE CAKE AT THE GENERAL MEETING, THERE’S MORE FOOD ON THE HORIZON! 

Soup and Bread 

You are cordially invited to join Rayma and Oswald Norton at their home for soup and bread at 6:00 pm before the Friday night Eastside Latihan on March 6th. If you would like to bring something to add to the menu it is welcome, but not necessary. 

Kedjiwan Day and Potluck 

March 8th the helpers are planning a Kedjiwan Day and Potluck following latihan at Spring Street Center. Please bring questions you would like to test as well as a delectable dish!

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We are writing today with an important update on our 2020 Subud USA National Congress. As you are no doubt aware, in recent days the world has focused its attention on the rapidly expanding transmission of the novel coronavirus. On Friday, February 28 the World Health Association’s Director General stated that the organization has increased its “assessment of the risk of spread and the risk of impact of COVID-19 to very high at a global level.” Indeed, many companies have taken steps in the last 48 hours to cancel or postpone upcoming conferences. These changes are occurring precisely at the time when Subud USA would need to finalize its contractual commitments for our July 4 event. Taking these facts into consideration, and out of an abundance of caution regarding the wellbeing of our members, the executive committee of Subud USA has determined that the best plan forward for our National Congress is to postpone it until later in 2020 when the situation surrounding the coronavirus contagion is more clear. We feel that we will be better informed within the next few weeks as to the scope and impact of the virus on the US. Please know that we are actively pursuing venues suitable for our National Congress that can accommodate our group later on in 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience that this extraordinary circumstance may have caused. We will be back in touch as soon as possible with our revised plan and schedule. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Comments or questions can be submitted to us at info@subudusa.org. Sincerely,                                 Lucas Boladian                                Philip Lindstrom Chair                                                Vice Chair Subud USA                                      Subud USA

Fundraising Drive
The next fundraising drive for improvements to Spring Street Center is about to begin. The plan is to raise $3000 to sand and refinish the wood floors in November. You can earmark a portion of your monthly donation, or designate a donation specifically for the fundraising drive.

Next General Meeting
March 20 in Bellevue after latihan.

Month of the Ancestors
Begins March 24. The midpoint is the full moon on April 7, which happens to fall on a Tuesday. Ancestor Testing will be available after latihan. Shall we have lunch after? Make it a social occasion as well?

Ramadan
Begins April 24. There will be a Subud Pacific Northwest Regional Meeting in Portland on May 24, which happens to correspond with Eidl Fitri.