Completions
May 2009

We have now completed 226 peple on the Basics Courses. Well Done to all who are getting through their books.

Students and Preclears Winning
May 2009

Since the beginning of the year, we have completed 33 people on major steps toward Clear!

New Staff
May 2009

We have 24 qualified staff here to help you get up the Bridge and help you with any difficulties you may encounter.

Buenaventura Mission Expansion News
May 2009

The Buenaventura Mission offers training on all of the Basics and auditing through New Era Dianetics.

OT Summits this Month Making History
 July 22, 2007

The OT Summits aired the past 3 Saturday nights this July and with them came tremendous wins, astronomical new releases and expansion never seen before.

The second evening's video is available for screening at the mission. It is vitally important that all Scientologist view this event.

Buenaventura Mission wins the LRH Birthday Game
West US
March 27, 2007

Congratulations to the staff and public for winning the LRH Birthday Game earlier this month.

The game is Scientology staff's way of wishing LRH Happy Birthday every year with expansion. Up against other missions, Buenaventura beat out all other missions in the Western United States.

Congratulations are also in order for Tom and Cathy Steiner, Mission Holders for not only Buenaventura, but for Baton Rouge who won the number spot for the Eastern United States!!!

The mission is planning to celebrate with a big shindig for the public coming soon.

Special Sales Seminar Coming to Mission
February 3, 2007

Jim Hamre will be leading a special all-day Sales Seminar at Buenaventura Mission. The all day event will be held Sunday, February 11 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm with breakfast, lunch and a mid afternoon snack provided.

Contact the mission to confirm your attendance today! (805) 644-3993.

Benton Ludake Attests to the State of Clear
February 3, 2007

benton_news.JPGCongratulations to Benton Ludake who attested to the State of Clear Sunday, January 21, at the Advanced Organization Los Angeles!  

Benton made the decision to go Clear not so very long ago by making the postulate, making and keeping an industrious schedule with his auditing and never wavering from his initial decision to go Clear.

Family and friends attended Graduation at Buenaventura Mission the following Saturday evening to validate and congratulate Benton on achieving this miraculous milestone.

New Year's Eve Event
December 30, 2006Thousands of Scientologist gathered at the Shrine Auditorium Wednesday evening for the only live event to be held on the West Coast this year. Chairman of the Board, Mr. David Miscavige hosted the festivities to celebrate the church's wins this year and to look ahead to 2007. Among the many exciting new news is the re-release of An Introduction to Scientology now available on DVD, the only filmed interview with L. Ron Hubbard. Not only will you want to buy copies for your family and friends, but you can buy bulk quantities and donate them as dissemination tools for your community.

10 Copies $175.00
25 Copies $425.00
50 Copies $825.00
100 Copies $1,600.00
500 Copies $8,000.00
1,000 Copies $16,000.00
1 Copy $20.00

Call the mission to make your donation toward helping to put this invaluable tool into the hands of all opinion leaders in our area. Call John Silveria or Jim Hamre at (805) 644-3993. Or buy single copies online now!

Psychiatry: An Industry of Death DVD
November 4, 2006

 During the 22nd Annual IAS Anniversary event, Scientologists around the world were introduced to the newest tool on disseminating the truth about psychiatry and its toll on planet earth. The package presented by The Citizens Commission on Human Rights includes a booklet and DVD entitled, Psychiatry an Industry of Death. The documentary depicts not only the films included at the traveling museum of the same name, but includes additional footage of interviews with psychiatrists themselves revealing that they really don't know what they are doing, and that they've never cured anyone of anything.

IAS 22nd Anniversary Event
October 28, 2006

Join the Ventura/Santa Barbara area Scientologists for the 22nd annual IAS Anniversary Event Friday, November 4th at the Mar Monte Hotel on the beach at 1111 Cabrillo Blvd in Santa Barbara. Learn how we are going to reshape the destiny of this planet. Definitely plan to be there!!! Call for more information and directions (805) 644-3993.
(IAS: International Association of Scientologist)

Pam Baumgardner Attests to the State of Clear
June 4, 2006

Congratulations to Pam Baumgardner who attested to the State of Clear today!  

Pam has been on lines here at Buenaventura Mission since 1986. She had been auditing on NED (New Era Dianetics) with her auditor Clare LaHara when she made her origination. Congratulations are also in order for Clare for making her first Clear as well!

Jason Bartyn Attests to the State of Clear
April 1, 2006

Congratulations to Jason Bartyn who attested to the State of Clear earlier today at ASHO Foundation.

Jason has been working dilligently and had been moving swiftly up The Bridge for the past year. His auditor was Wayne Miller.

John Silvera Joins Staff
May 1, 2006

Dr. John Silveri, Chiropractor, joined staff as our new Bookstore Officer.  John is getting hatted and will be getting to know our public over the next several months. Contact John for all releases and materials you'll be needing as you progress with your training.