Organization & Information 
Since 1995, when the SSC was established in fulfillment of the vision of Hazrat Pir Moineddin Jablonski, it has endeavored to fulfill this mission: The Southwest Sufi Community will serve as a rural khankah, accommodating families, couples/partners, and single mureeds. Spiritual Training, Ziraat/ Permaculture, Sacred Dance and Walk, and the Healing Arts will be primary concentrations. Acting from a global perspective, the Southwest Sufi Community will invite guests from Sacred Cultures around the world to visit and share their wisdom. To promote understanding of the Sufi Message, the Southwest Sufi Community will sponsor classes, workshops, retreats, and camps.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The Board of Directors holds ultimate responsibility for SSC policy and the upholding and fulfilling of the Mission Statement. Board members serve for terms of two years, for a maximum of three consecutive terms. Shabda Kahn San Rafael CA Michael Kothrade Snowflake AZ Peter Lipa Grass Valley CA Matin Mize Silver City NM Sophia Susan Shunny, President Silver City NM Sasha Mageras, Resident Coordinator Silver City NM Rashad Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer Silver City NM
ADVISORY COUNCIL: The Advisory Council exists to give guidance and counsel to the Board of Directors. Azima Lila Forest Silver City NM Selim Lockhart Alamogordo NM Sasha Mageras Silver City NM Samia Wakkinen Alamogordo NM
Community: Susanne Bell, Darren Craig, Azima Lila Forest, Peter Lipa, Selim Bill Lockhart, Sasha Mageras, Samia Wanda Wakkinen, Krishna Paul Wikstrom, Rashad Dennis Wilson, Sophia Susan Shunny, Alexi Charter, Roland Salvatore.
MEMBER DONORS have contributed at least $3,000, in money or work/trade hours, in support of the SSC. New member donors are always welcome. Quan Yin Lyn Williams, Shaheeda Pierce, Katherine Jensen, Khadija Julia Goforth, Asha Lela, Michael H. Tindall, Elena & Akbar DeJardin, Susan Ayesha Maginnis, Amrita Skye Blaine, Azima Abbe Anderson, Hasibuddin Mark Smeder, Wali Ali Meyer, Kaf-I-Mariam Ellen Fietz Hall & Jemaluddin Carl Hall, Peter Lipa, Azima Lila Forest, Patrick Shakur Linkenhoger,Linda Morrow, Della Lou & Wayne Swan, Jami Frank Milan, Ushidarena Janet Aniline, Zahir Barker, Rashad Wilson, Samia Wakkinen, Darwesh & Malika Walker, James J. Childress, Vadan Baker, Tom Morris, Jeremiah Kidd, Lynne Zem Zem Lazelle, Anandamayi Sherry Magee, Ghani Odell, Shakura Mary Jane Young, Richard Lindley, Janet Haqqikah Williams, Saladin & Samia Pelfrey, Shemsuddin Barksdale, Hafeez Gavin Perry, Zakir & Aziza Twaddle, Jim Brumfield, Amina Rae Horton, Rahma Jackie Davis, Siddiq & Majida Middlebrooks, Jean Pierre David, Karim & Louise Beetz, Zardhusht Chet Van Wert, Qayyum Dennis Klein, Cathy Owens, Suka Jon Thompson, Lilith Jean Speck, Darren Craig, Chris & Ahura Henke, Selim Bill Lockhart, Shemseddin & Basira Nickle, Paul Wikstrom, Oliver Payne, Joanie Connors, Kate Moitoret, Sasha Mageras, Marilyn Rea, Sufi Ruhaniat International, Susanne Bell, Tavis Habib Schmidt, Ali & Khalila Charles, LaVada Montgomery, Jelaluddin Shuffield, Munir Michael Hagmeier, Boudewijn Boom, Martha Blacklock, Sophia Shunny, Joanie Connors, Lynda Aiman-Smith.
ANNUAL SUPPORTERS: Pir Shabda initiated this opportunity at the Southwest Sufi Camp in 2006. "Who will pledge at least $50 a year for the SSC?" You can join this group of generous supporters of the SSC by sending a check for $50 or more to SSC, PO Box 373, Silver City NM 88062.
How can you participate and support the SSC?
Become an SSC AREA REPRESENTATIVE: This is a job for an “SSC booster” - someone who is enthusiastic about and supportive of the SSC, someone who has caught the vision - and who lives in an area where there are Sufi and/or Dance activities or a cluster of SSC-connected folk. These representatives would carry around fliers, news of what’s up, etc – essentially be resource people, bringing news of the SSC to their home areas. For more information or to volunteer, contact Sophia at shunny44@aol.com.
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