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Hello everyone,
CONTENTS Here we are again with our bulletin. An
eight page bulletin to highlight most of
From your editors the activities over the year 2008. Susila
Dharma Suriname like to inform the
Activities national and international Subudmembers
Projects about the activities of Susila Dharma
Suriname and the activities which took
Annual plan 2009 place within Subud Suriname in the
Birthdays previous year. Therefore also the
activities of the other wings will be
mentioned. We also like to inform the
Subud members about various subjects. That
is why the contribution of everyone is a
must; whether it is by reading the
bulletin or by giving your opinion or by
sharing an experience with us.
All information you wish to share with the
members is possible by means of this
medium. Perhaps we could ask you for an
interview sometime? The more information
the better we can show the world about the
beautiful work we do. Let us know if there
are other ideas and suggestions.
Enjoy your reading.

From your editors

Acting with compassion and care, the

network of Susila Dharma Association
members supports human development
that is harmonious and sustainable. SDI,
as the international Susila Dharma
organization, coordinates this network
and assists its members to achieve their
goals in the quest for a just and
sustainable society.

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ACTIVITIES
The annual general members meeting of Subud
Suriname took place on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th last
February. The latihan started at 7.30pm on Friday
evening so that the annual meeting could begin at 9 pm.
The national committee started with the activities- and
financial report concerning last year. Because of the
late hour (23 hours) the meeting was postponed till next
day.
The next day (Saturday) the latihan began at 8.30 am.
We continued the second part of the meeting an hour
later. It was the turn of the committee members of
Subud Lelydorp and Subud Accaribo to present their
report. Both committees have the intention to develop
more of their surroundings through the implementation
of several activities in 2009. Accaribo mentioned a Youth and Culture in action.
clean-up of the environment to improve their
surroundings. The members of Lelydorp work hard to
realize a new Subud House.

General members meeting

Finally it was the turn of Susila Dharma to review the past year. For Susila
Dharma it was a challenging year because the current committee was formed by
the end of 2007 and immediately had to process 9 containers, with relief goods,
in 2008. Nevertheless they successfully managed all the work with the help if
volunteers, donors and Subud members. Besides this Susila Dharma have also
started with supplying personal loans (PL) against a low interest. This way to try
to bring in funds which are being used as donations and gifts for needy
organizations or institutions. All in all everything to the good cause.
After our presentation it was the turn of Subud Youth and Culture to present their
report. They accomplished the following activities: the boat trip with the Sweet
Merodia, the Telesur 5 km walking event, the educational outing to Staatsolie,
the Kids day at Accaribo as well as a visit to Ivy (our protégé) and our senior
Subud members who aren’t able to come to Subud House due to declining
health.
For the new year there is a lot on the program. We wish each wing committee
much success and may Almighty God lead and accompany them in the
implementation of their good work.

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Bigi Broki Waka 2009
On the first Sunday of the New Year the Bigi Broki Waka (The big bridge walking and running
event) was organized. This annual event has taken place for the 9th time. For the Subud and
Susila Dharma crew this was the third time to participate and to walk the distance of
5 km over the Wijdenbosch bridge. Between 5.30am and 6.30am we had
to be present at the traffic circle at the van
‘t Hogerhuysstreet where we were transported
from there by shuttle bus to the square of
Meerzorg. By 7 o’clock the bridge was closed to
all traffic so that the 10 km marathon
could start. At the same time we,
the walkers, began the
warming-up led by the fitness
instructors of B-fit. Around 7.30am the
participants became impatient and some of
them started to walk. The group of
approximately 4000 walkers continued the
course and after walking ± 2 km they turned to a
side road. Here the fast walkers of our crew could intensify their tempo since
the road was broader. The group has scattered, but at the top of the bridge the
slow walkers were waited for by the fast group. Together they descended the bridge and at the
finish line they all enjoyed their popsicle. We’ll do it again next year we enthused.

Christmas dinner 2008

The Christmas dinner celebration 2008 was held at Lelydorp on
December 20th. Another surroundings but with the same
sociable friendly feeling we are so familiar with in Subud.
The guests were welcomed and got a corsage pinned on.
We were offered a slice of Christmas cake right at the
entrance. How lovely the place was decorated. The
evening was officially opened by sister Kurnia, the chair of
Subud Lelyorp. Patrick, the national chair, Mattheus, Hillary
and Rudy shared their Christmas message with us. The
wonderful feeling of Christmas was all over. Christmas
carols were sung by the Subud choir under direction of
Culture, poems were recited and the big surprise of the
evening was a play of the Christmas story according to
local situations with Steven (as Joseph) and Lucy (as
Maria) in the leading role.
Thanks to the harmonious cooperation for the preparation of the
event by all parties involved, the evening was a huge
success. Another example: working together in harmony
gives the best results. We certainly can live up to this for
now and always.

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Boat trip on the

Susila Dharma Suriname

Sweet Merodia
It was Saturday November 1st 2008. We had to
be at the wharf of the Sweet Merodia at the
latest at 8.15am. It was nice weather to go up
the Suriname river. Exactly at 8.30 am we left in
the direction of the Atlantic Ocean. The guide
for the day was mr. Harold Sijlbing who began
with presenting us with the house rules and
regulations before starting the journey. The
organizer of this trip, Subud Youth in the person
of Marcella, welcomed us sand called for 1
minute of silence to ask Almighty God for a
save trip and save return back home.

The “Sweet Merodia”

We went down the river with to our right the

District of Commewijne. Well known places on
this side of the Suriname river are Belwaarde,
Lust en Rust, Zorgvliet, Voorburg and Nieuw
Amsterdam. At the junction of the Suriname-
and the Commewijne river, the water was rather
turbulent. That was the reason for us to make
noises as if we rode in a carousel, a Merry-Go-
Round.
A short while after, we were on the
Commewijne river and left the Atlantic Ocean
Admiring the surroundings .
behind us.

At Rust en Werk we were able to take a stroll

down the lanes of this old plantation and have
also visited with the owner, Mr. van Alen.
Also at Frederiksdorp, which is an old coffee
plantation, we were able to have a nice chat
with the owner, Mr. Wijngaarde.
After the visit to Frederiksdorp, half of the day
had already passed. It was now time to turn
homewards again. All in all we can look back on
a pleasant trip.

Many thanks to the Youth of Subud.

Demonstrating the importance of relaxation after hard work.

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Trip to Colakreek
From Monday 25 August till Thursday 28 August the members of Susila Dharma Suriname planned a trip
to Colakreek. Part of the group left town on Monday afternoon so to be able to straighten up the
weekend house of the Abas family. They left town at 2 pm and arrived at their destination 3 pm. The
rest of the party was expected on Tuesday 26 August. Cooking was not necesary that day because
Serena wook care of lunch. We hade fried noodles with all the trimmings, even the pepper, from
Warung Salmiati. Mattheus wasn’t able to join in the first place but after we persuaded him that it was
going to be fun, he gave in and came driving with Matthew. Just in time for the barbecue which we
planned for that evening. We enjoyed a well prepared barbecue completely served with vegetables
and potato salad as well as French bread with garlic butter.
After the evening meal Mattheus, Matthew, Astrid and her niece had to leave us. The group which
stayed behind kept close to the campfire, threw some fishing rods into the creek and chatted the night
away. In the meantime the children were all asleep but as it became later some of us couldn’t keep
their eyes open. One by one their eyes fell shut. Only Patrick could not keep off of the fish. He kept
fishing at the creek till the early morning hours. According to him he caught eight fishes of which five
fell back into the water.
Wednesday morning the party awoke early to prepare breakfast. Fried rice was cooked with the left
over meat from the barbecue and that was a good start to begin the day with. Chili con carne was on
the menu for lunch, indeed a savory dish for the outdoors.
We made arrangements to sleep in the last day, but it didn’t get later than 8 o’clock. After breakfast
the children couldn’t resist the water and they went for a swim. Around 12 noon we finished clearing
and loaded all the baggage in the cars. We can look back on a wonderful time and we are grateful to
Almighty God for taken us under His protection and accompany us safely to and from.

On Friday the 9th of May and 13th of June,

we celebrated Mother’s day and Father’s day.
Some impressions of these days on behalf of Culture
and Youth.

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PROJECTS
Project Accaribo
Susila Dharma have also contributed to the construction of the restroom
facilities in Accaribo. Financial donations have been made and also the proceeds
from the sale of an earth moving equipment could cover the initial costs of the
construction. Also by means of a collection from Subud members has it been
possible to realize this project. The intention is to build a guesthouse next to the
Subud House and exploit the surroundings of Subud House to start enterprise.
The aim of this project is also to get noted by the local residents of Accaribo and
in particular to show that Subud is more than only a spiritual brotherhood. This
project is a sign to the community that through brotherhood and cooperation and
working together in harmony it is possible to realize dreams.

Renovation project of roof Subud House Par’bo

In the weekend of 16-17 August 2008 the

roof of Subud House Paramaribo was
replaced. The old roof of corrugated iron
sheets had gone rusted with the
consequence that rainwater penetrated the Opening of restroom facilities in Subud
ceiling and did great damage. The Accaribo.

renovation was made possible by the

financial contributions of the Subud
members during a year.
Thank you all for your generosity.

Removing old sheets on the roof.

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Information
Susila Dharma Suriname of the
Zorg samen voor Suriname foundation
Zorg samen voor Suriname foundation was founded
on May 23rd 2002. The formal objective is to support
deprived groups in Suriname to provide them with
primary goods. They want to achieve that goal by
collecting goods and sending it to Suriname.

Forming the board of directors of the Zorg samen voor Suriname

foundation are:
* Mr. A(driaan) de Zeeuw, chair
* Mr. C.P. (Kees) van Londen, secretary-vice chair
* Mrs. L(enie) de Zeeuw, treasurer
* Mrs. W(ilma) Coutinho, member
* Mrs. S(andra) B.H. Ho Sam Sooi, member
(All the members of the board are volunteers; they work on a strictly
voluntary basis.)

The Zorg samen voor Suriname foundation has been focusing on the
support of deprived groupings by providing materials (e.g. medical
goods, school furniture and educational tools, clothing, aid apparatus
etc.) to social institutions in education and care such as elderly person
centres, children’s homes, primary schools in the interior, hospitals
The married couple Adriaan and Lenie
etc. The foundation strives to ship 10 containers per year to Suriname. de Zeeuw.
To insure sufficient material for every shipment a volunteer network is
maintained in the Netherlands. The goods generally come from
education institutions and health care centres which proceed to
replacement. Other donations come from companies allied to the
same target groups. Furthermore the foundation must seek for
sponsors and conducts actions to be able to pay for the transport to
Suriname.

Counterpart organizations: Source:

Susila Dharma foundation www.zorgsamenvoorsuriname.nl
Fosa foundation www.nederlanddoetmee.nl
A school in Palumue (interior of Suriname).
Trio Ontwikkeling Sipa foundation www.raaf-fotografie.nl

The current Susila Dharma committee which was formed in

2007 have processed 9 containers in total by the end of
2008. Thanks to the help of volunteers, Subud members and
personnel of the National Army we managed to help the
poor and needy people in our society by providing them with
relief goods from the containers. In close partnership with
Zorg samen voor Suriname foundation and Fosa foundation
we have also provided may schools with goods. The Fosa
foundation is being led by the wife of the President of
Suriname, Mrs. Liesbeth Venetiaan. It is good to mention Mr.
Max Chin A Sen who has been the power behind the scenes
all these years.

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Upcoming events
Subud – Susila Dharma –
Youth – Culture
May 1st

Telesur 5km Fundraising Mothersday

May 10th
walking Last/first friday
of the month
event

Fathersday Outside the

city
Sport day
June 21st 26+27 Sep
14-16 Aug

May
02 Roxanna Martodikromo (’87)
06 Mardija Ponijem Karto (’35)
18 Francisca Kertodikromo (’87)
27 Ruhkmi Kromopawiro (’47)
28 Ryan Wirjonangoen (’79)
30 Salmiatie Kaslan (’40)
31 Hardy Sastroredjo (’69)
June July
03 Adjiet Sadhoe (’86)
02 Surtina Marie Martotaroeno (’43)
04 Roy Soerdjbali (’53)
02 Sawijem Kasimin (’52) 09 Miranti Wirjonangoen (’82)
03 Annie Saleh Tirtosentono (’67) 09 Arvin Jimmy Misran (’61)
07 Gavin Martodikromo (’86) 13 Richard Kromopawiro (’50)
08 Arnold Diran (’80) 14 Sebastiaan Kasanbadri (’60)
09 Gerard Sastroredjo (’55) 15 Samuel Amar Santokhi (‘75)
17 Ariana Soemotiko (’75) 16 Nicolaas Orlando Somowidjojo (’69)
24 Dusty Susanti Santokhi (’76) 19 Wijajanti Ponisem Kertodikromo (’70)
25 Cleo Tjitrodipo (‘80) 22 Irma Thea Boksteen (’45)
29 Rosada Kertodikromo (‘75) 23 Steven Adriaan Soerotiko (’69)

August
03 Soeratnie Tjitrodipo (’45)
03 Marianne Tirtosentono (’73)
06 Wijajanti Kasanbadri (’83)
14 David Kaslan (’31)
22 Patrick Karijodirono (’65)
29 Chudney Kromokarijo (’82)

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