Annual Report 2011

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2 3 Contents

Message from Subud Youth chair Activities 08 30 International (SYAI)

Landmark Subud Enterprise Events In 2011 Services International 11 31 (SESI)

About Subud Subud International Cultural Association 17 33 (SICA)

About the Additional World Subud Subud Association Association Functions 19 34 and Activities

Muhammad World Subud Subuh Association 23 Foundation 39 Finances

Susila Dharma WSA Finances for the International year 2011 – how we 27 Association (SDIA) 43 fared

4 5 felt in her blessings sent to us from nearby Pamu- 5-project areas arising from World Congress reso- World Subud Association lang. Also her request that we listen to an earlier lutions outlined above and supporting: Talk she had given, drew us strongly together with 2011 Annual Report its theme of putting harmony first in our work and 1. Archives and Heritage, Bapak Talks/tapes phase worship together. I restoration via MSF fundraising for WSA; Wisma - Luke Penseney Subud heritage/cultural centre development; The full Council meeting, two hours flight away in 2. Subud Communities (group houses & ‘space Kalimantan, was 11-days of being closely connected for grace’ initiatives) also International Centres: with each other in the Rungan Sari Subud com- Wisma Subud, Amanecer and Rungan Sari, know- From my perspective as WSA chair, 2011 was about munity, enhanced by renewed harmony of purpose ing they all need support/sponsorship in their next Reawakening. With a new perspective that referenc- after our preparations in Wisma Subud. We were development phases; es Bapak’s most fundamental guidance: Our duty faced with challenging work, including: many reports 3. Renewed enterprise understanding to develop to both worship and work from that place of inner from WSA & the wing/affiliate organizations; recon- larger projects supporting the needs of Subud; worship, knowing that one without the other means structing the Muhammad Subuh Foundation (MSF) reconnecting with Kalimantan projects – the last that we are incomplete and lack balance. board; the launch of new WSA Fundraising; refining enterprise bearing Bapak’s mark. Putting our talents renewed Subud Enterprise Services International into practise in our daily work; Thus, the year paid attention to five core areas of (SESI) and Subud International Cultural Association 4. International organization/funding to support our activities and responsibilities arising from 2010 (SICA) organizations; establishing the Sinar Investors the work of the International Helpers, six official Congress resolutions: Heritage & Archives; Enter- Association supporting the Kalimantan Gold project, Subud language translation units; renewed financial prise & Fundraising; Communities & International and the realignment of External (inter-faith and inter- sponsorship for WSA; developing WSA administra- Centres; Organization Development & Governance; national) Relations! We grew stronger, focused, our tive/governance capability; capacity building sup- Communications & Outreach. organization revitalized. port for Subud zones/countries, developing wings & Subud centres; In April 2011, I invited Maya Korzybska, WSA Execu- In September I drove across Canada to live & work 5. Improving internal/external communications & tive Vice Chair and World Subud Congress organis- now in Vancouver. Then in November I travelled outreach to help present the evidence of Subud to er, to accompany me to Puebla, Mexico, for the first to South America, visiting the Subud Colombia each other as well as the communities around us. meetings of the World Congress Organising Team Congress in Bogota. Here I witnessed the extraor- (WCOT). Puebla is a glorious 17th century World dinary progress from the prior year’s organizational As I look back, I see 2011 as a year of profound Heritage site, a venue beside a superb modern con- difficulties, and the renewed focus and commitment challenges, change and reawakening. Even now, at vention complex & heritage buildings – ideal for our brought about by national chair Luqman Rivera and the halfway point in our term, we are being carried Puebla Congress in 2014. his team. This has resulted in a new collaboration forward with renewed perspectives on enterprise, between Subud Colombia and the new CorAmanec- Bapak’s heritage, Subud communities/culture, our Later, in June, I visited India for the first time, en er enterprise group set up to take responsibility for evolving organization serving the needs of 14,000 route to the World Subud Council (WSC) meeting. A the centre’s development in partnership with all cur- members across 54 countries, to Subud’s evolving whirlwind, 4-day visit to Delhi, Bangalore and Chen- rent stakeholders. presence in the world. nai, provided profound insight into Subud India’s great potential. Many of its one hundred and fifty From Colombia to Mina Clavero and the Zone 9 Much love & God’s blessings plus members are deeply involved in Susila Dharma Gathering in Argentina. Here I witnessed great projects and the early stages of enterprises that are warmth and sincerity amongst members, a grow- Luke’s signature urgently needed to support these social/humanitar- ing sense of purpose towards Mina Clavero’s next ian projects. phase of development and a long-awaited reconcili- ation between groups. The Wisma Subud Gathering that followed in Jakarta was an extraordinary experience. Members from all Finally, I flew to Santiago, Chile, to visit the Santiago over the world joined with Indonesian members and group’s wonderful large art-deco Subud house, ripe international visitors to celebrate the 40th anniver- for new growth and expansion. Subud Chile also Luke Penseney sary of the building of the Latihan Hall for the 1971 looks forward to growth within smaller groups along WSA/WSC chair 2010-14 World Congress – Indonesia’s first major interna- its 4000 km. coastline! tional convention. In conclusion, may I pay a profound tribute to my It also presented the opportunity for the WSC to close colleagues Elias Dumit WSA Deputy Chair, work together in various sub-groups furthering our also Maxwell Fraval WSA chief executive & the WSA aims and objectives. Highlights included meetings in team. The way ahead for the WSA as the associa- the light-filled, peaceful Adi Puri Conference Centre, tion of all Subud members lies in supporting your Bapak’s former home. Although Ibu Rahayu was ill needs. It also involves focusing on building our and unable to be present, her guiding presence was

6 7 01 Landmark “ Events In 2011

Kalimantan At the June meetings in Jakarta Visioning Workshop

On the 7th and 8th of April, 2011, a visioning that took place immediately prior workshop facilitated by Harvey Peters and with the attendance of Maxwell Fraval, chairman of the World Subud Association (WSA) Executive Team, to the World Subud Council was organized at the Adi Puri Centre in Wisma Subud, Jakarta. The aim was to bring together all of those interested and involved in develop- meeting in Rungan Sari, good ments in Kalimantan, Indonesia. There was a real « Attendees at the Kalimantan Visioning Workshop sense of enthusiasm and wish to move forward, looking to renew an understanding of why we are there. Among the outcomes we understood the progress was made in moving need to create closer communications between the Subud members in Java and the members, projects and enterprises in Kalimantan, with the forward the joint venture agreement potential for more joint involvement. The diversity of projects represented at the meeting ranged from conference and resort facilities, film pro- between PT. Pancaran Cahaya duction, eco-tourism, and mining exploration, to community development and education. Bahagia ( PCB ) and Kalimantan At the Jakarta visioning workshop there was a feeling of renewal relating to initiating enterprises in Kalimantan. This was progressed in Rungan Real Estate ( KRE ) for phase 2 Sari where the WSC approved the establishment of an investment and financial services company to support the growth of Subud enterprises, par- development in Rungan Sari. « Rungan Sari ticularly in Kalimantan.

8 9 03 Landmark Events In 2011. continued

« Zone 7 members at the Centro de Convenciones. « World Subud Council

Looking towards World Early Summer Meetings Congress 2014 and Gatherings

On April 19th to 21st, the first official meeting of The World Subud Council (WSC) held its yearly The first gathering began on June 18th and the 2014 World Congress Organizing Team took meeting in June in Indonesia: first in Jakarta continued till the commemorative celebration of place in Puebla, Mexico, where the event will be and then in Rungan Sari (Kalimantan), with two Bapak’s birthday on June 22nd, with outings to held. Apart from the local team, Luke Penseney gatherings for members happening in parallel. Bapak’s grave in Suka Mulia. Spiritual practice ac- (WSA Chair), Maya Korzybska (WSA Executive This brought together around 250 members from tivities were organized, as well as a full enterprise Vice Chair), Dave Hitchcock (Zone 7 Repre- all over the world, for latihan, workshops and cul- day presenting, among others, the enterprises sentative) and various International Helpers, were tural activities, at the Wisma Subud and Rungan existing in Kalimantan. The Jakarta International present. These meetings took place during the Sari Subud centres. Music School put on an evening of performances Zone 7 Council meeting and the Subud Mexico by their pupils. In addition, trips were organized National Congress. The outgoing chair of Subud to Kedungjati and Semarang, Central Java, where Mexico, Fernando Fatah Nieva, officially became Bapak was born and where he first received the the chairman of the World Congress Organiz- latihan kejiwaan. ing Team. The entire Zone 7 Council visited the Centro de Convenciones, which has been chosen The full council meeting took place in Rungan as the site for the World Congress, as well as the Sari directly afterwards, so many visitors followed World Heritage district of Puebla known as the there from Wisma Subud. Centro Historico. All those present were very en- thusiastic and felt that the city would be an ideal location

« Members on an outing to Kedungjati

10 11 “ Being at Kedung Jati was a strong experience for all of us, I believe. Some cried in that moment, some of us after...but it seemed like we had a renewal...like being born again.

Member from Chile

« Kedungjati . Photo Courtesy of Hadiyono

12 13 02 “ About Subud

« Muhammad Subud Sumohadiwijojo , 1981 Bapak (father), as he was . Courtesy Subud Archives Canberra affectionately known, spontaneously

received his first experience of the The name Subud is a contraction of the San- tions, web sites, and access to and support for skrit words, Susila (the good character of man networks of Subud members. Every four to five in accordance with the Will of Almighty God) years it organizes the Subud World Congress. It latihan kejiwaan (spiritual practice) of Budhi (the force of the inner self within man) and also supports a range of activities through which Dharma (surrender, trust and sincerity towards Subud members interact together to further the Almighty God). aims of Subud, and to express their inner ex- Subud in 1925. Following the spread perience in the form of activities, programs and The founder of Subud, Muhammad Subuh Su- projects. of Subud to the west in 1957, mohadiwidjojo, was born in Indonesia in 1901 and died in 1987. Bapak (father), as he was af- The World Subud Association (WSA) is made up fectionately known, spontaneously received his of national bodies including people from different Bapak travelled around the world, first experience of the latihan kejiwaan (spiritual religions, beliefs, nationalities and cultures, united practice) of Subud in 1925. Following the spread by the common, yet individual, spiritual practice – of Subud to the west in 1957, Bapak travelled the latihan kejiwaan. Through this practice, each giving talks and explanations about around the world, giving talks and explanations person may discover his/her own inner nature, about this spiritual path; and today, his daughter, potential, talent and guidance, in accordance with this spiritual path; and today, his Ibu Siti Rahayu Wiryohudoyo, continues to give his/her unique capacity and commitment. The talks in much the same fashion. association encourages the expression of each individual’s spirituality, through working with one’s daughter, Ibu Siti Rahayu The international Subud organization exists to true talent, which gives rise to a diverse range of serve the member countries and to facilitate the social, cultural, entrepreneurial, and educational development of Subud and its expression in the activities. Wiryohudoyo, continues to give talks world. It organizes gatherings, disseminates talks by Bapak and Ibu Rahayu, supports the acquisi- For more information visit www.subud.com in much the same fashion. tion of Subud premises, helper visits, publica- and www.subud.org

14 15 03 About the Subud “ Association

World Subud Association Member Zone 3, embracing 8 countries in the west of Eu- Countries and Zones rope, held its meeting in May in Lisbon, Portugal. There are 54 official World Subud Zones 1&2, extending over South East Asia and There are 54 official World Subud Association Australasia, held its meeting in Cipanas, Indone- Association member countries, member countries, with the latihan being prac- sia, in June. Zone 4, including the eastern part tised in an additional 31 nations. of Europe, northern Asia and parts of the Middle East, held its meeting in Athens, Greece in July. with the latihan being practised in According to Zone Representatives and National And finally, Zone 9, representing southern Latin Committees, 21 National Congresses were held America, held its meeting in Mina Clavero, Argen- in countries around the world in 2011. It was also tina, in November. an additional 31 nations. reported that new National Committee mem- bers were chosen in 11 countries, with existing committees continuing their functions in several others.

The countries are grouped together in seven zones around the world, coordinated by a Zone Council and Representative. Zone Meetings provide opportunities for communication, mutual support and to conduct business on behalf of the geographic area represented, as well as dealing with business for the international association. At the same time, they are often occasions for gatherings of Subud members. The Zone Coun- cils include the Zone Representative and four delegates from each country: the Chairperson, Committee Councillor, and two Kejiwaan (spir- itual) Councillors.

Five Zone Council meetings took place this year: Zone 7, covering North and Central America, held its meeting in April, in Puebla, Mexico where the World Subud Congress will take place in 2014.

16 17 03 About the World Subud Latihan Executive Subud Council Meeting Support Support Assocition. continued The World Subud Council (WSC) is the body that The WSA places priority on latihan support, The core WSA Executive team that coordinates conducts business between World Congresses. appointing and funding eighteen International and helps carry out the various programmes of In 2011, the council met in June/July in Indonesia. Helpers, to assist members around the world in the WSA, is made up of the following people: Highlights of the meetings included the amazing following and putting into practice the latihan Maxwell Fraval (chairman), Maya Korzybska variety of affiliate activities presented – many of kejiwaan. (Vice-chair), Julia Hurd (WSA Secretary), Silvana which are shared in this report – fostering support Caradoc Evans (Administration), Hammond Peek and participation from the council. There are six International Helpers from each (Treasurer), and Elwyn Waugh (Accountant). of Subud’s three geographic areas, and they Elias Dumit, an engineer and town planner from were appointed during the 2010 World Con- In February of 2011, Hammond Peek, who lives in Brazil and former International Helper, took on the gress in Christchurch, New Zealand. They Christchurch, New Zealand, temporarily suspend- role of WSA Deputy Chair at the chairman Luke are: ed his treasury work to deal with the aftermath of Penseney’s invitation. Elias was officially intro- the tragic earthquake there. An expanded finan- duced to the Council at this meeting. Area 1 cial team, headed by Hussein Dickie, stepped in An Dien Madden, Luqman Harris, Isti da Silva, to breach the gap. Their help and support at this The Directors of the WSA are the Zones Reps: Joyowidarbo, Amarjit Singh, and Renata Peek; time was much appreciated. Hadrian Fraval (Zones 1&2), Paloma de la Viña Area 2 (Zone 3), Robiyan Easty (Zone 4), Harvey Pe- Ragna Valli, Hassan Czwiertnia, Lawrence Support to ters (Zone 5), Rida Liobo Loote (Zone 6), David Leetz, Dorinda Johnson, Elisabeth Bammel and groups Hitchcock (Zone 7), Pavel Mudarra (Zone 8) and Hamish Barker; Mauricio Castillo (Zone 9), as well as the chair of During 2011, a WSA Executive team initiative the WSA, Luke Penseney. Area 3 continued to explore ways of supporting and Hamilton Schragen, Daniela Urrutia, Manuel Ur- encouraging members at the group level, to rejola Gonzalez, Elaina Dodson, Grace Hodg- strengthen the feeling of community and enliven son, and Reynaldo Mosquera. In 2011, the the reality of putting the latihan into practice in International Helpers visited members at their everyday life. A team of individuals around the groups and attended meetings and gatherings world held regular conference calls, and used in 20 different countries. various websites and publications to share inspir- ing examples from different Subud communities, working groups and events.

The WSA places priority on latihan “support, appointing and funding eighteen International Helpers, to assist members around the world in following and putting into prac- tice the latihan kejiwaan.

« New WSA Deputy Chair, Elias Dumit, with WSA Chair, Luke Penseney

18 19 04 Muhammad “ Subuh Foundation

The Muhammad Subuh Foundation (MSF) hon- ours the name of the founder of Subud, Muham- 2011 was a time of progress mad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo. It serves to build a lasting financial capacity for the Subud commu- nity, with dedication to the long-term aims of the for MSF, both organizationally World Subud Association. Since 1996, MSF has provided approximately US$2.5 Million in funding for a wide range of Subud projects and programs and in its work of providing that strengthen the long-term development of Subud, including support for Subud groups to key support to many essential buy and maintain their Subud houses. Approxi- mately $1 Million has been provided in consist- ent funding of projects specifically promoting parts of the international the World Subud Association and its programs that have a long-term focus, such as the transla- tion of Bapak’s and Ibu Rahayu’s talks; the WSA Subud community in an effort to Archives; writing the History of Subud; supporting the WSA Care Support Program and travel for strengthen Subud as a whole. International Helpers. 2011 was a time of progress for MSF, both organizationally and in its work of providing key support to many essential parts of the interna- tional Subud community in an effort to strengthen Subud as a whole. In 2011, Samuel Simonsson, who was elected chair of MSF Board of Trustees at the Christchurch World Congress, stood down and was replaced by Bachtiar Lorot.

20 21 Strengthening Subud as a whole In 2011 a $60,000 grant was provided for the WSA programs

01 04 Supporting Subud Youth: MSF also transferred Strengthening our Partners: in 2011 MSF entered « The Mina Clavero Subud premises in Argentina to the WSA all Youth Support Funding, as the into a new Settlement Agreement with Yayasan WSA took over the responsibility for this program Muhammad Subuh (YMS) regarding Adi Puri (the area. This amounted to an additional grant to the former home of Bapak in Cilandak, Jakarta) that, WSA of roughly $23,000. in part, allows YMS more flexibility in how it can manage the property. In 2011, MSF also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Yayasan Subud (YS) that states that YS holds certain assets 02 on behalf of the World Subud Association, such as Supporting Subud Houses: In 2011 MSF ap- the Wisma Subud Latihan Hall and guest house. proved funds to the following groups to build or renovate their Subud Houses: Washington, D.C, USA, a $20,000 grant and $20,000 loan to construct a purpose built Subud house; and Mina Clavero, Argentina, a $13,000 loan to replace the 05 roof on their Subud house (MSF assisted with the Strengthening the Organization - Financial original purchase in 1996). Management: A team of qualified Subud mem- bers with expertise in investment continued managing MSF’s portfolio, at no cost to MSF, according to a comprehensive, balanced and pru- 03 dent Investment Policy Statement (IPS). In 2011 A major development for MSF in 2011 was the this Investment Advisory Team (IAT) re-balanced signing of a contract of agreement with the MSF’s portfolio so that it was more fully consist- « Adi Puri, Cilandak WSA to take over, not only the funding of the ent with the guidelines of the IPS. archive project to preserve and restore Ba- pak’s audio tapes, but also the project’s imple- mentation. Early in the year, the MSF chairman, Bachtiar Lorot, signed a contract with Memnon, 06 Fundraising an expert archival company in Belgium, to profes- Communications: MSF continued to publish an sionally preserve and restore all 1300 or so of e-Newsletter; continued work on a new website The difficult economic conditions of the past few WSA and MSF are working closely together for the Bapak’s tapes. The work is due to be completed and began work on an MSF film. years have affected the ability of non-profits to fun- wellbeing of our organization. To date, the Muham- during the second half of 2012. A recent review draise. There has seen a decrease in donations, mad Subuh Foundation has provided approxi- of these tapes found that up to 70 per cent can enterprise contributions and bequests received mately $2.5 Million in funding since 1996 in order be restored. But others may be lost forever. The by MSF. However, we remain optimistic for the to strengthen Subud activities. This is a significant Trustees consider that this is an obligation and future. In 2011, MSF spent considerable effort in amount and hopefully only the beginning of what duty of this generation of Subud members to preparing for an Archives fundraising drive to help, the Foundation and all Subud members can ac- protect this priceless legacy, and to ensure that in part, cover the costs of preserving and restoring complish. In that way, the Subud membership, Bapak’s talks remain intact and protected for this Bapak’s audio tapes. The new campaign will be MSF and WSA can help take Subud forward in the generation and generations to come. launched in 2012. way that Bapak intended.

22 23 05 Susila Dharma International “ Association (Sdia)

SDIA, an affiliate of the WSA, is an association In 2011, the SDIA Annual General meeting was of Subud organizations that focus their energy held in July in Greece during the Zone 4 meeting. SDIA’s Capacity Building program on developmental, humanitarian and charitable Sixteen national organization and two projects activities. The chairlady, Kumari Beck, sits on were represented and all shared information about focused on building the skills and the World Subud Council. SDIA is governed by a their work, learned from each other and conduct- board of eleven Directors and has its head office ed the business meeting of the Association. in Montreal, Canada. knowledge of the Susila Dharma SDIA’s Capacity Building program focused on By the end of 2011, SDIA had a membership of building the skills and knowledge of the Susila 23 Susila Dharma National organizations, includ- Dharma D.R. Congo team and other local NGOs D.R. Congo team and other local ing new member SD Japan, and 43 projects to improve their management capacity. Two work- delivering services to local communities; 3 new shops were held in January and October. SDIA projects joined the network – Fundacion Tropico assisted with an external evaluation of Yayasan NGOs to improve their manage- in Colombia, Budesti English Language Summer Tambuhak Sinta (YTS) in Indonesia, and helped Camp in Moldova and Living Well Dying Well in SHRADA in India strengthen its activities based ment capacity. England. on an assessment that was done in 2010.

« SDIA Annual General Meeting in Greece « Yenge Health Centre, RD Congo

24 25 05 Susila Dharma In 2011, SDIA assisted the SD Network distribute International $284,466.00 in earmarked grants to 22 projects Association. including $31,592 in emergency grants to New continued Zealand and Japan disaster relief and Oxfam for Somalia Famine Relief. Other grants from SD Na- tionals were provided directly to projects and did not go through SDIA.

Six issues of the SDIA eNews were published in English, Spanish and French and distributed widely within Subud and publicly via the web. The eNews featured a series that explained the UN Millennium Development Goals and how these relate to the work of SDIA members.

A new SDIA Representative in New York, Uraidah Hassani, participating at the NGO Committee on UNICEF, reinforced SDIA’s presence at the United Nations. Representatives have attended meetings leading up to the UN Earth Summit in Brazil in 2012. The Tierraviva Project contributed a paper to the OHCHR (Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights) and an SDIA Director was able to present it during a discussion day.

SDIA project member, Yayasan SDIA project member, Yayasan Usaha Mulia “Usaha Mulia (YUM) - Foundation (YUM) - Foundation for Noble Work - has been for Noble Work - has been under- undertaking projects in the fields of Community taking projects in the fields of Development, Education and Health to assist Indonesians from poor backgrounds regardless Community Development, of their ethnicity, religion, age or gender. In 2011, Education and Health to assist YUM was invited to become part of the Clinton Indonesians from poor back- Global Initiative (CGI), and the Yayasan chairlady, Olvia Reksodipoetro, travelled to New York to at- grounds regardless of their tend the CGI Annual General Meeting. ethnicity, religion, age or gender. www.susiladharma.org.

« YUM Malaria Project, Indonesia photo curtesy : Muhammad Bachrun Bustillo

26 27 06 07 Subud Youth Activities Subud Enterprise International (SYAI) Services International (SESI)

In 2011, SYAI, coordinated by Roland Fraval, Lu- In 2011, SESI, coordinated by Ruslan Morris, cinda Young, Steven Martin, Theresa Boyd, Alex- finished compiling a summary of Bapak’s advice andra Woodward and Ricardo Arratia, began as- and guidance on enterprise, which was widely sisting in the management of the YES Quest, with distributed among the membership. With the a well-attended event taking place in Kalimantan approval of the WSC, it also set the wheels in mo- in July. Set in the Rungan Sari Eco Village, and tion for the creation of financial institution, initially including incursions into the jungle, the young to support developments in Kalimantan. attendees worked together with expert facilita- tors to explore talents and life directions. With the A feasibility study and business plan is under active support of SDIA and its Get Involved! team, development for first draft completion by June « Anna Hiora, organizer of « ESI chairman, Ruslan Morris (middle) meets with the English Language two key events offered great volunteering oppor- directors and members of The Executive team, 2012. The Sinar Investors’ Association (SIA) was Summer School in Moldova tunities: the third Human Force volunteer camp at at the WSC meeting in Rungan Sari. established in Jakarta on behalf of the WSA, with the YUM Village in Cipanas, Indonesia, brought the purpose of representing Subud members who together 12 young people from around the world; have invested in the Kalimantan Gold Corpora- and the first English Language Summer School in tion (KGC). The process of defining the practical Budesti, Moldova, allowed three youths to work relationships between KGC and SIA is under way. with local volunteers and English teachers to exchange teaching ideas and methods and to motivate a group of young teenagers to learn the language.

In addition, SYAI continued promoting the Inter- national Youth Travel Fund, which was able to help some youths attend the events mentioned. Young members of Subud Colombia, with the untiring support of many in Latin America, launched the Travesía Kejiwaan de los Andes, an audio-visual documentary project aiming to share the experiences of Subud in Latin America, to es- tablish constant communication and information links, and to open up new ways to bring members closer together.

28 29 08 Subud International Cultural “ Association (SICA)

« Grammy award-winning The www.subud-sica.org website was launched Director Hamilton Pevec’s film Hanuman Airlines: conductor, Lucas Richman in August, 2011, featuring information, resources, Fly Over Everest, has been receiving various news, events, listings, and networking opportu- nominations and awards (including National Geo- nities for members, plus members’ stories, an graphic Adventure of the Year). It documents the on-line magazine, Celebrate, and guidance from epic journey of Sanubabu Sanuwar and Lakpa Bapak and Ibu regarding the development of tal- Sherpa as they para-glide in tandem off Mount ent, art, culture and the purposes of SICA. Everest, then kayak down the Ganges River to the ocean – an ocean neither had seen before. As part of its sponsorship programme for emerg- ing artists and cultural start-ups, SICA supported Borneo Productions International (BPI), a Kali- Uraidah Hassani’s The Women Worldwide Initia- mantan-based film company started by Björn tive a community organisation that connects, in- Vaughn, Pierce Vaughn and Immanuel Bryson spires and educates women and girls on a global Haynes, won the Annual Asian TV Superpitch A number of Subud members scale empowering them to be leaders in their own Award, for their TV project proposal Jungle Racer. communities. Paul Woodcock received the William Dittrich received awards and distinctions Work has begun on the SICA Presents project, Award which is given annually “to a commu- which will offer significant cultural content that nity member who has dedicated him/herself to focuses on creativity and what it means to be hu- enhancing and promoting parks and recreation in this year, including, conductor Lucas man. Steps include public concerts, recordings, Whatcom County, Washington State, USA”. performances, discussions, exhibitions, talks and Richman who received his first conversations.

A number of Subud members received awards Grammy Award at the 53rd Annual and distinctions this year, including, conductor Lucas Richman who received his first Grammy Award at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards cer- Grammy Awards ceremony for emony for having conducted the Royal Philhar- monic Orchestra on Christopher Tin’s classical/ having conducted the Royal world fusion album Calling All Dawns. He won the award for Best Classical Crossover Album, while the album also garnered a second award, Best In- Philharmonic Orchestra. strumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists, for the hit song Baba Yetu.

30 31 09 Our presence in the world In December, the Sumohadiwidjojo Center pro- Kalimantan Gold Corporation (KGC) Additional World ject in Indonesia was launched by Bapak’s son, Subud Association Subud members continue to be involved through Pak Haryono Sumohadiwidjojo, and a number In April, KGC, signed further agreements with various channels in areas of interest to both Sub- of other Indonesian members. The centre aims Freeport-McMoran, allowing the mineral ex- Functions and ud and the broader human community. The third to create a forum that studies matters related to ploration company to further proceed with its meeting of the Coalition for the Initiative for a UN the cultivation of the Wisdom of the Intellect and work towards the development of the PT KSK Activities Decade of Interreligious and Intercultural Dia- the Kejiwaan (Kearifan Intelektual dan Kejiwaan) concession. Since signing the agreements, KCG logue, Understanding and Cooperation for Peace among members of the community outside the has been able to boost the financing of its long- took place in New York, March 7 to 9, and was at- Subud circle. The main mission of the Center is standing community development foundation, tended by Azaria Kent on behalf of the WSA. to connect Subud with the external public and Yayasan Timbuhak Sinta (YTS), which works to interact in the most natural way. As a start, the improve the well-being and self-governance in 31 Throughout the year, Sharifin Gardiner has been Center formed several Working Groups, each with villages along the Kayahan River. In addition, in closely involved in the preparatory meetings for a specific identity and mission, which empha- 2011, YTS got into the full swing of its livelihood the UN Earth Summit, Rio + 20, in Brazil, as a rep- sizes external relations with the public at large. assistance programs, providing technical training resentative if Susila Dharma International which “Building the Welfare of the World and Mankind in seven large villages in Bukit Batu to the north has consultative status with the UN. The One Through the Wisdom of the Intellectual and the of the Central Kalimantan capital of Palangka Reality Conference in Hawaii (TORCH) continues Kejiwaan” has been approved by Pak Haryono Raya. The focus is on fish-farming, raising chick- to consult with Subud members in preparation of to be the umbrella theme of the seminar that will ens, and rubber cultivation. These three areas the 2013 event. stage four authorities in the fields of philosophy, of activities have been identified as the main social sciences, humanity, and comparative reli- sources of livelihood that villagers are interested In February, 2011, many Subud members were gious studies. in improving, and which YTS is therefore provid- heavily affected by the second earthquake in ing support for. Christchurch, New Zealand, and the Latihan Hall suffered considerable damage. The support- During the WSC meeting in Rungan Sari, it was More information at www.kalimantan.com and ive response from Subud members around the felt that the WSA External Relations (ER) work www.tambuhaksinta.com world for victims of this natural disaster, as well was not satisfactorily defined in its mission and as the tragic earthquake and tsunami in Japan a mandate, for its work to be fully understood and short while later, was diverse and far-reaching. supported throughout the WSA membership. In March, for example, a multi-faith, fundraising Certain aspects of the work, such as the WSA event in Melbourne, organized by Subud member Forum programme – creating space for dialogue Rohana Fraval, local philanthropist Pauline Cros- on issues of interest and concern to Subud mem- bie, and involving Aborigine and Maori elders, bers and the human community as a whole – was The Melbourne Welsh Male choir, and mezzo passed on to the Subud International Cultural As- « From L to R: Maggie, Maori elder, Pauline soprano, Gayathrie, was held in aid of victims of sociation (SICA). The core WSA ER team, made Crosbie, Rohana Fraval, Gayathrie, and Uncle Reg, Aborigine elder. the Christchurch earthquake. up of Amalia Rasheed, Frederic Richard and Osanna Vaughn, stood down.

32 33 05 Additional World WSA Care Support Program ‘Video Talks’ Edition. WSA Archives Subud Association This edition covers talks that are available as Functions and A worldwide team, with Annabella Ashby in UK video recordings – given by Bapak in the 1980’s. Armand Bisson of France was confirmed as the Activities as overall Coordinator, has been developed to The Spanish translation team plan to subtitle WSA Archives Coordinator, during the council continued support the two current Care Support programs: these video talks in various languages. For this meeting in Rungan Sari. Armand has archival ex- the Emergency Fund for Subud members needing they require definitive Indonesian transcripts and perience and has followed the developments of the one-time immediate aid, and the Education Fund English translations as source text. Therefore SPI WSA Archives with interest over the last few years. to assist members and their families with small has agreed to support this initiative by produc- grants for education and training. Sarah Becker ing a special Volume outside of our chronological As new archives coordinator, Armand immediately in Chile is the Emergency Fund Coordinator, and sequence. started setting up a team, which includes Daniela Arnaud Delune in France is the Education Fund Moneta from the USA, Amalijah Thompson from Coordinator. Russian editions Australia, Farlan Williams from Indonesia, and Soli- The Russian language translation team also made hin Garrard from UK. Over $14,000 was disbursed for emergency as- good progress during 2011: sistance and education grants in 2011. Volume 19 was published in July. Translations Memnon completed the pilot phase of digitizing were completed for Volumes 20 and 21, and tapes of Bapak’s Talks with Amalijah Thompson Subud Publications International (SPI) translations were in progress for Volume 22. acting in a consultative capacity for MSF. A selec- tion of the tapes was sampled, problems assessed SPI had another active year during 2011 with Spanish editions and possible solutions suggested. sales of Bapak’s Talks Volumes 1 to 23 amount- SPI also commenced the pre-press preparation ing to 662 copies $13,200 (58% of our total 2011 for the Spanish language edition of Volume 5. Subud International Health Association (SIHA) sales turnover). Our other ‘best sellers’ were the entire collection (21 disc set) of Bapak’s Re- Publications and Translations Coordinator In 2011, Dr. Abdurachman Mitchell in Australia corded Talks in MP3 format, and video DVDs of Following Armand Bisson’s nomination as Archive stood down as chair of SIHA due to ill health, and Bapak’s and Ibu’s talks, amounting to $3,380 Coordinator in June, the role of Publications and Matthew d’Haemer in the UK took over. There (14% of our total turnover). Translations Coordinator was still vacant during were SIHA activities in the US, UK and Australia, the second half of 2011. providing a foundation for the reconnection and Bapak’s Talks Volumes Project reawakening of interest in this aspect of Subud life.

Two English language editions, Volume 22 & 23, were published in February and May. Additionally the translations for Volume 24 were in progress for Quality Control checking during the latter part of 2011, for publication in 2012. And translations for Volume 25 & 26 were also carried forward to 2012 for processing/checking. The SPI board rec- Farewell to pioneer members ognises that whilst we must always try to produce as many translations per year as possible, quality In 2011 we said farewell to a number of pioneering members who were actively involved in the in- of translation is far more important than quantity. ternational sphere of Subud activities for many years. They include: Muftiah Arnold, who travelled And we are moving as fast as we can with the widely with her husband, Ian, supporting members around the world; Murray Clapham, a true present quality level. ambassador for Subud, involved most recently in the Parliament of World Religions in Melbourne, Australia, 2009; Michael Sold, a former director of the WSA; Rukman Hundeide, the founder of These new translations are disseminated by our the International Child Development Program (ICDP), which has wide impact in many countries sales of published editions and also made freely around the world; Toti Davanzo, a former International Helper; and Ed Kerner, formerly a member available via ‘A Talk a Week’ housed on our www. of the Sri Lankan delegation to the United Nations and later Chief Media Liaison for the UNFPA. subudbooks.net site, and also via the www.sub- Based in New York, he was significantly involved in the original establishment of the Subud Broth- udlibrary.net site.Many of these talks have never erhood International Foundation. been translated and published before.

34 35 10 World Subud Association Finances

Our association could not function without the amazing numbers of dedicated volunteers who serve selflessly, many on a continuing basis. Whether a member serves the membership through latihan development, carries out com- mittee work, assists in youth, enterprise, social, cultural, educational or health related activities or performs one of the many executive functions, the sum total equals an alive and dynamic spir- itual association for today’s world, namely, The World Subud Association.

We are deeply grateful to all who contribute financially to maintain the on-going activities of our international association, both long term and day-to-day. In particular for 2011, we thank the « WSA Treasurer, Hammond Peek Muhammad Subuh Foundation (MSF) for their on- going substantial grant, which provides support for particular programmes of the WSA (including International Helper Travel). In 2011 this grant to- talled $60,000. We also thank the Guerrand-Her- mès Foundation for Peace, Yarralumla Founda- tion, SD Norge & Subud France for grant funding, plus an Australian enterprise of Subud members which kindly donated over $68,000.

As an association of member countries, the WSA very much relies on and appreciates the annual contributions that countries provide. Increasing in 2011, this totalled $163,509.

The New Zealand Earthquake Fund received donations totalling $27,166 from individual mem- bers, member countries and through grants.

36 37 05 World Subud Association Donations WSA would particularly like to thank Vernon Con- Finances. Many individuals donated in 2011, some to the tessa, for continuing to host the Subud Library continued general fund, some for particular programs: site; Kadarijah Gardiner, Samuel Hull, Latif Vogel, Alexandra Asseily, Ellen Bruce, Lloyd and Maria and Pierce Vaughn for their help in producing the Cameron, Phillipe (Farlan) Carré, Victor Carbayo, ‘What is Subud’ DVD for copyright application in Murray Clapham, Isabel Garcia Clemente, Nabilah the US; Hussein Dickie for his support as interim Castillo, M and R Darlington, Garrett Delcourt, Treasurer when Hammond Peek was temporarily Arnaud Delune, M H Delune, Elaina Dodson, out of action; Isti and Hamid da Silva for hosting Immanuel W Elliott, Maria Lourdes Montelleo Es- the WSC meeting; Graphic Solutions for design camilla, Hadrian Fraval, Roland Fraval, Christian and layout of WSA Annual Reports in previous Gebhardt, Isaac Goff, Meldan Heaslip, Monica years and Osanna Vaughn for her help with edit- Herhacker, Dave Hitchcock, Ismanah Tsujimura ing and compiling this Annual Report. Katsue, Maynard MacDonald, Simon Milan, Eliza- beth Nederlof, Raymond North, Matthew Orlows- On-line donations ki, Bardolf Paul, Max Potter, Frederic Richard, Donations to the WSA can now be made online Lucas Roldan, Stephan Solat, Philipp Schneuwly, via credit card. Donations are gratefully accepted Mairi Store, Virginia and Latifa Al Said, Reingard in US Dollars, Euros, or Pounds and can be made Schreiber, Lester Sutherland, Leonard van Wil- by check, wire transfer, or online. Please visit lenswaard, Laurens Weiss, Andrea Waclik, R M www.subud.org for complete donation informa- Zoontjes. tion or write to [email protected]. The WSA audited accounts and other WSA financial information In kind donations may be found on the financial page of the www. The WSA also wishes to acknowledge the numer- subud.org and www.subudorldnews.com web- ous volunteers at all levels of our Subud organisa- sites. tion who through their kind contributions of time and energy, help us to truly function. Value is not Accounts reflected in the financial statements for these The World Subud Association is a non-profit or- donated services, although significant amounts of ganization founded in 1991 and registered in the time and expertise are provided. District of Columbia, United States of America. The WSA annual accounts are audited by Thomas Westcott accountants in the UK

38 39 2011 World Subud Association financial activity in US Dollars includes:

11 Income WSA Finances for the year 2011 – how we fared WSA Member Countries...... $ 163,509 Grants...... $ 107,743 Enterprises ...... $ 68,851 Individual Members ...... The 2011 WSA financial year was a posi- $ 60,184 tive one for WSA, in that the final result has Sundry...... $ 1,115 us ending up in a better position financially Total Income (Including Restricted Funds)...... $ 401,402 than what we had budgeted for. We have received more income, and spent less, Expenses than was planned. Latihan Support...... $ 107,353 Media Unit (Bapak’s Talks, Archives, Translations, History of Subud...... $ 81,415 Care Support, Zone Support, Wisma Subud Heritage Project, Websites...... $ 28,040 Youth, Culture, Social Welfare, Enterprise Services, Health, External Relations...... $ 39,716 Supporting Services, Administration, Pensions*...... $ 181,852 New Zealand Earthquake Fund...... $ 26,132 Currency Differences...... $ 9,120 Total Expenses (Including Restricted Funds)...... $ 473,628

WSA Balance Sheet 31 December 2011 in US dollars

Total Assets...... $ 514,724 (2010: $592,193)

Represented by: Liabilities...... $ 39,783 (2010: $45,026) Unrestricted funds...... $ 278,234 (2010 $522,266) Restricted funds...... $ 49,207 (2010 $24,901) Designated World Congress fund...... $ 147,500 (2010 $Nil)

Notes: * Includes WSA Chair and Vice Chair, World Subud Council, and WSA Executive Expenses Design & layout: Suzanna Dayne & Mardiyah Miller begin.www.beginchange.co Subud and the seven circles symbol are registered marks of the World Subud Association Copyright 2011 World Subud Association. All rights reserved.

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