Betty Bland
1. What’s your name, where are you from and how long have you been a member of the TS?
My name is Betty Bland; I have been a member for over 41 years and have recently completed a nine year term as national president of the Theosophical Society in America. For retirement my husband David and I relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina, where we are settling in, working on house and yard.
Compiled by Jan Nicolaas Kind
Photos (TF) by Michiel Haas
A memorable event took place at the International Theosophical Centre in Naarden, the Netherlands. This magnificent and without a doubt “sacred” centre celebrated its centennial between August 22 and 24, while during that same weekend, it was commemorated that the founding of the TS took place in New York 150 years ago.
In the September issue of Centre News, the e-Magazine of the ITC, you’ll find a nice write-up about 100 years ITC.
To read all about the “centennial” celebrations, click on the image below
Barbara Hebert -- USA
What a wonderful shot, Barbara and her "most recent" grandchild Jackson
Thank you for allowing me to share a personal reflection regarding he 12th World Congress of the Theosophical Society held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in July 2025. The World Congress also celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Theosophical Society and the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Association. With almost 400 attendees from across the world, the Congress allowed us to visit with old friends, to meet new friends who quickly felt like old friends, and to contemplate the thoughts and ideas shared with us by fabulous speakers. We were able to come face to face with others that we had only seen and known online in various classes and programs. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together in a beautiful setting while celebrating the longevity of our organization, an organization which has had a significant impact on the world.
Maintaining Fidelity to the Founders' Vision: there is always a risk of diluting core teachings. I believe the core teachings should always be the foundation, the corner-stone of all TS efforts; that the Society should never lose sight of them.
1. What’s your name, where are you from and how long have you been a member of the TS?
My name is Peggy Anne Heubel. I was born in Oakland, California, USA, and raised in the Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA. I have been a member of the TS since 1976.