Ideal Org KC

Ideal Org Events coming up

2009-06-07T21:23:00.002-05:00

With summer around the corner, there are quite a number of events coming up. On June 27th there is a big one that will knock your socks off. And of course, the Maiden Voyage anniversary events are coming in July. So stay posted to find out what's what!

Ideal Org Academy

2009-06-03T23:55:00.002-05:00

Quite a few people are doing their Basics. You only need to take a peek into the Academy to see the popularity of these courses. And the wins people are having are more than just finding out things never known before, realizations and such. Many are finding that studying the Basics has resulted in being more uptone, improved health including blowing years-old psychosomatic illnesses, etc. So it is definitely worth the journey. Why not join us in the Academy?!

Dianetics Anniversary

2009-05-09T21:43:00.002-05:00

In case you didn't know, the anniversary of Dianetics: the Modern Science of Mental Health is just around the corner. Contact the org for the specifics so you don't miss out.
Great things are coming including new Ideal Org openings.

Ideal Org Opening

2009-04-04T22:06:00.002-05:00

No, it's not us yet. We're making headway but we're not ready yet. But Dallas is!!
The Grand Opening of the new Dallas Ideal Org is next weekend and people are going to be attending from miles around. The event is going to be quite spectacular as I hear the new Dallas Org is a new generation of Ideal Org with goodies that none of the earlier ones have.
So if you get the chance, stop by the new Dallas Org.
Closer to home, we are still building our own Ideal Org and we definitely want you to be a part of the whole evolution. We have openings for staff, seats available in the course rooms for more students and a few slots available with an auditor. For my money, I'd say get on course because the Basics is where it's at and is what is producing the biggest advance in case gain ever! More and more people are doing their Basics and sharing in the wins every week. So stop by your local Ideal Org in the making and join in the excitement!

Ideal Org Activitites

2009-02-20T21:29:00.002-06:00

Just to keep you up-to-date, we have the KC Ideal Org Idol fund-raiser coming up next week---talent galore, so you won't want to miss it. Then, LRH's birthday celebration is coming after that, in March. Stay in touch with the org for the times/places, etc.
Also, tonight's graduation featured Katie Gillum completing the full Basics line-up. At 13, I believe she is the youngest full completion on the planet!

Ideal Org Awards Dinner

2009-01-23T21:38:00.001-06:00

Tomorrow is an awards dinner for all those who have contributed in any way to the new Ideal Org. Be sure to attend!

Ideal Org Briefing

2009-01-16T20:59:00.002-06:00

Dan will be speaking at tomorrow night's Ideal Org briefing so I thought I'd let you in on his thoughts about why he joined staff. If you can work it out, definitely attend the briefing as it will be quite eye-opening!

Basics and the Ideal Org

2009-01-10T22:13:00.000-06:00

Ideal Org Staff

2009-01-01T00:07:00.002-06:00

Ideal Org Staff Purpose

2008-12-26T20:06:00.002-06:00

More Ideal Org Staff

2008-12-21T22:55:00.001-06:00

Ideal Org, Ideal Staff

2008-12-12T23:48:00.004-06:00

To create an Ideal Org, we'll need staff, so check this one out, too. Bonnie has been around for a long time. He's still going strong. He makes a pretty good case for pitching in, and not everyone can say they worked with LRH personally!

Building an Ideal Org

2008-12-06T23:42:00.002-06:00

Well, there are two subjects to this post. First, tonight was another fund raiser....not the usual, it was a silent auction. Lots of people came to do a bit of Christmas shopping and bid on some of the great gifts available. And the children came to visit Santa Claus.

And, as an additional note, to build an Ideal Org, we also need staff. We have some great postcards going out online as well as via snail mail. So I'll post them here as well.

Something Can Be Done About It

2008-09-15T23:07:00.007-05:00

The Volunteer Minister's slogan is "Something can be done about it!"

No matter what a person is having trouble with, there is always something that can be done to ease the burden and improve conditions.

There is a wealth of technology available and the VMs are busy getting it to those in need.

Here are VMs in action.

There is a lot of free literature available and VMs at the tent made sure that anyone who was looking for answers found something that could help them.

There are also booklets available with specific areas of technology such as how to study, how to resolve conflicts, how to help children, answers to drugs, solutions for a dangerous environment and many more.

Assists Popular!

2008-09-06T21:18:00.005-05:00

Of course, as we all know, assists are very popular with everyone visiting the tent.

Lots of people visited the tent in Parkville and got assists; in fact, it was probably the most popular service delivered there.

Some were merely sore from a long day of walking around the fair, some had more chronic problems and were quite thankful for the relief an assist gives.

But all found assist technology helpful and reached for more answers.

A large number of Volunteer Ministers worked shifts throughout the entire weekend so that everyone who visited got some sort of help.

One thing is certain, everyone who visited the tent now knows assist technology works and they'll be remembering the fair for more reasons than just the food and rides!

VM Parade

2008-09-05T22:44:00.010-05:00

It's been a busy past few weeks with all the VM activities but I have some pictures to show what we've been up to.

After getting everyone grooved into what we would be doing in the next few weeks, we helped kick off the Parkville fair by marching in the opening day parade.

Here are some shots of the VM vehicles and VMs in the parade.

And heading right on into town.....

And letting everyone know what we are all about on the way.....

I'll be putting up more photos as I get a chance so you can see all the activities of the last few weeks. This is really just the beginning of a few weeks of activity on the Volunteer Minister front.
I'll let you see more pictures and also hear some of the stories of lives that were changed over the past few weeks.

Volunteer Minister Cavalcade!

2008-08-13T23:57:00.002-05:00

Yes, it's back: the VM Cavalcade is coming!
If you remember all the excitement a few years ago when they were here, you can expect that and more this year. The Continental Volunteer Minister Cavalcade will be here August 20th to brief you on this year's venues and activities. You'll want to find out what's what because it is exciting.
The DVD from the last time they were here has been playing in the lobby and everyone watching it has been excited about getting out and working at the tent. So, if you want to stay in the loop and find out about this year's exciting Cavalcade plans, you'll have to show up the 20th at 7:30.
See you there!

Maiden Voyage #4

2008-07-30T23:41:00.000-05:00

I just got the staff preview of MV4 and I have to tell you, you are going to love it! Just the first segment (only about the first 15 minutes of the event) is completely awesome and will make you proud to be a Scientologist. Then, you watch each of the following segments and it builds on that!
The things coming down the pipeline to really handle the problems of this planet will blow you away! In the event, you will see how we really will be able to handle drugs, insanity, criminality, war, as well as the individual problems of everyday life!
Be sure to attend this weekend!

Being on Staff

2008-07-29T23:26:00.001-05:00

First of all, thank you for the comments from Milla and Grahame.
I do have to admit, I had some inspiration that kept me going as long as I have.
In 1991, we had a staff member in our org who was an old-timer who had worked with Ron and even set up a couple orgs. His name was Andy Bagley and he worked in our org for 5 years as the Director of Special Affairs. Well, having been around a long time, Andy had lots of stories to tell. And one of the things he told me was "the first 20 years are the hardest!" This threw me because I was only on staff about 12 years at the time and all I could think of was "8 more years till it gets easier?!" In 1994, Andy went to Flag and was awarded a lifetime achievement award for 35 years as a staff member.
I did find his words to be true, however, and after I hit the 20 year mark, without really noticing it, I did find that it was easier. Of course getting more training and auditing helped, I'm sure, but also with that much experience, you really do settle in to a level of skill and competence and being on staff becomes easier. Not to say it's all a cake-walk, not by a long shot! But after a while, you just know that you can weather anything and it'll all come out well in the end.
And, of course, my main inspiration comes from LRH himself. Everything I've studied from LRH has been inspiring but there was one letter in particular that I still have with me, framed, in my office. Old timers will tell you that we used to write to LRH after every event or any other time we got the urge. I had corresponded with LRH many times, but there was one letter in particular where I was really having a rough time of it on staff and didn't see how things could ever get better and I let Ron know how hard a time I was having. Ron wrote back and his answer was so perfect that not only did it inspire me then and there to keep on, it has inspired me for years since. He told me two things in particular that had a lot of impact. The first, he said, "I do apply the datum that serious is solidity, which you can find in 8-8008 and the PDC." And the other thing he told me, that has carried me through some of the toughest of times: "The greatest test of a thetan is not only making things go right, but carrying on after they haven't."
And with that in mind, 29 years is a drop in the bucket and I will keep working here until we have an Ideal Org in Kansas City, and then we'll take it to Saint Hill Size and then....who knows, we'll raise the bar even higher!
Being on staff isn't always easy, but it's always needed. And there's no higher purpose or activity you can be part of, really (except, of course, the Sea Org). Speaking of which, go into your local org and see the Maiden Voyage #2 event and you'll see exactly what I mean!

THANK YOU!

2008-07-26T23:21:00.001-05:00

At the end of tonight's event, the Executive Director presented me with a special award for my years of service at the Kansas City Org. I was not expecting anything and so was completely surprised. What she presented was my own subscription to the Golden Age book package, delivering 80 books to my door over the next 6 years! I love to read and so this was a marvelous gift and surprise!
So I want to say thank you. First, thank you to everyone who chipped in to get the book subscription. I am a big fan of LRH's fiction and this was wonderful! I love it!
Secondly, I want to thank everyone. I've been on staff for 29 years at the Kansas City Org and I want to thank you for allowing me to serve you. In Scientology 8-8008, LRH talks about doing without having, in other words, doing without getting some sort of payment or return benefit, and he makes the point that when one does without having, it increases his being. So for all my years of service, I have to thank you because it has allowed me to achieve more beingness. I'm happy for your gains, and I thank you for the gains you gave me!

Stories from the Golden Age of Fiction

2008-07-26T23:11:00.000-05:00

Well, tonight was "Fiction Night" and staff and public alike arrived dressed as characters from fiction novels. A large majority were pirates so it was a rather raucous crowd. The event itself featured never before released data about LRH's life as fiction author, detailing his career in the pulp fiction world.
There were photos taken so if I can get my hands on some, I'll get them posted so everyone can see the great time we had!
The OT Committee provided a wonderful barbecue dinner.
It was a great event and everyone had an awesome time. Thanks to all who worked to make it a great event.
See you next week for the final event in the Maiden Voyage Anniversary event series.

The Benefits of Gradients

2008-07-04T13:45:00.003-05:00

About a year and a half ago, I had completed listening to all of the Congresses and was working on all the other recorded lectures in sequence. I had gotten up to the Milestone One lectures about the time the Basics came out. While I had success in all my study, Milestone one seemed a bit of a challenge.
That has all changed. Studying the Basics all in chronological order has been the perfect gradient and now, Milestone One is awesome! I got through the first lecture and it blew me away! There really is a big secret under this big lid: no one really wants to find out and there are certainly those who don't want you to know. But it is right there in the Milestone One lectures!
I'm eagerly looking forward to the rest. It's like reading a good book and you get to the end of one chapter and you are so glued to the plot, you can't put the book down and need to read on. Well, that's Milestone One and I'm going on to my next "chapter".

By the way, if you haven't checked out this website, do so now. It, too, will blow you away! See you at Maiden Voyage!

Maiden Voyage Anniversary

2008-07-04T10:26:00.002-05:00

Here's a video of the upcoming Maiden Voyage Anniversary events.

Great Day on Handbook for Preclears

2008-05-21T09:10:00.002-05:00

I'm on the Handbook for Preclears and the Life Continuum Course. Yesterday I was reading in Handbook for Preclears and the questions in the book triggered an old memory from 4th grade. I recalled what were, to my 4th grade perceptions, the coolest kid in the class. Specifically, Steve. Steve was a little bit slow as a student, but he was cool and he was the only 4th grader that had a girlfriend-Kim. Kim happened to be the cutest girl in the class which made Steve that much cooler. Next thing I know, my left arm started to hurt. Instantly I got a picture of Steve having a broken arm. Doing some cool stunt, he had broken his arm. Because he couldn't write, he had to have his assignments written by another student for him. Kim did the honors. All very cool (I thought). Next thing I know, I'm going out playing and I break my arm!
None of this was connected in my mind back in 4th grade, but reading Handbook for Preclears, it all came to the forefront of my mind, connected up and fell apart. The pain in my arm blew and I sat in the courserooom reading the rest of the book with a big grin on my face.
Interesting how one's own illnesses and ailments come from one's own postulates.
Just a little tidbit from Handbook for Preclears!

Thought, Emotion and Effort

2008-05-16T22:41:00.002-05:00

I finished the Advanced Procedure and Axioms, Thought, Emotion and Effort Course this past week. It was quite incredible! There was a lot of data on exactly how to be Cause, how seriousness is down tone and the only way to really win is to handle life as a game. It was great! One of the lectures is a great description of how LRH actually did the research into the whole track; quite an interesting tale.
Just thought I'd post a quick update. Been a great week.
See you at the next big event!