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No. 24 B A H A ' ~ YEAR 126 DECEMBER 1969

In Time Of Peace Demonstrations

To the BahB'is of the Continental United States

Dear BahB'i Friends:

The domestic conflict over the involvement of the United States Government in the Vietnam war is laden with dangerous consequences. The passions which the war arouses among political factions and student groups have already expressed themselves in a number of portentous activities, which, in large part, pit citizen against government, citizen against citizen. This conflict* is only one of a host of adverse conditions afflicting present-day society and presaging that hour when, as Bah6'u'- 1lBh asserts, "there shall suddenly appear that which shall cause the limbs of mankind to quake."

Indeed, the Universal House of Justice in its momentous message to the Palermo Conference reminded us: "That the violent disruption which has seized the entire planet is be- yond the ability of men to assuage, unaided by God's revelation, is a t ruth repeatedly and forcibly set forth in our Writings." "The old order cannot be repaired," the House of Justice further stated; "it is being rolled up before our eyes; the moral decay and disorder convulsing human society must run their course; we can neither arrest nor divert them."

In view of this understanding, the call by several groups around the country for a moratorium on the Vietnam war and for demonstrations of public sentiment against it on November 13, 14, and 15 confronts the followers of BahB'u'll5h with a serious challenge to the sense of discipline. The challenge impels us to appeal to the believers, young and old alike, to look at the moratorium from the vantage point of the BahA'i Teachings and not to allow themselves to be caught up in the whirlpool of short-lived passions and frantic activity that will generate the demonstrations. For, if the Faith becomes involved by institutional planning or individual indiscretion, vital BahB'i principles will be spurned. We ask, therefore, that there be no organized activities among the believers that will involve them directly in these demonstrations either by sympathetic partici- pation or by act of teaching the Cause or distributing its litera- ture to participants a t the scenes of demonstrations.

2 DECEMBER 1969

Rather, because we perceive the proclamation opportunities latent in the attitudes that these demonstrations will arouse, we call upon Spiritual Assemblies, groups, and the friends at large to mount a nation-wide proclamation of the coming of BahA'u'- 1lAh and of His healing message for the peace of mankind. In this way we will be able to attract seekers after truth to the BahB'i alternatives to war without having to follow the ways of the demonstrations, which, whatever their results, are likely to lead to other conflicts.

What better occasion around which to activate such a large campaign than the anniversary of the birth of BahB'u'llAh on November 12! The favorable juxtaposition of this purely Bahii'i anniversary to the events being planned for the moratorium lends us a rare opportunity indeed. Our campaign should be an anticipatory and continuing activity rather than a mere coinci- dental exercise growing out of the moratorium itself.

To assist the national community to exploit this favorable conjunction of events we have directed the National Teaching and Public Information Committees to provide guidelines to all local institutions.

Dear Friends, our position can be summarized in the words of the Universal House of Justice:

Our task is to build the Order of Bah5'u'llAh. Undeflected by the desperate expedients of those who seek to subdue the storm convulsing human life by political, economic, social or educational programs, let us, with single-minded devotion and concentrating all our efforts on our objective, raise His Divine System and sheltered within its impregnable stronghold, safe from the darts of doubtfulness, demonstrate the BahA'i way of life. Wherever a BahA'i community exists, whether large or small, let it be distinguished for its abiding sense of security and faith, its high standard of rectitude, its complete freedom from all forms of prejudice, the spirit of love among its members and for the closely knit fabric of its social life. The acute distinction between this and present day society will inevitably arouse the interest of the more enlightened, and as the world's gloom deepens the light of BahB'i life will shine brighter and brighter until its brilliance must eventually attract the disillusioned masses and cause them to enter the haven of the Covenant of BahB'u'llAh, Who alone can bring them peace and justice and an ordered life.

We send you our warmest love and assurance of our prayers in these troubled times.

November 1, 1969 NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY

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PIONEER FAMILY OF FIVE ARRIVES IN ECUADOR

Robert and Joyce Chalmers and their three children, Karen. Robert, and Vallery (center of the picture) arrived as pioneers in Ecuador in September to help fulfill the goal of the Universal House of Justice to settle 17 pioneers in this Latin American country which has very large Nine Year Plan goals, and with a large, receptive indigenous population, even greater prospects. A group of Quito Bahii'is met them at the airport as they arrived. (photo)

The Chalmers lived a t Slidell, Louisiana, where Bob recently resigned as an engineer with Boeing Aircraft Corp., assigned to the first stage of the Apollo space craft. They arrived in Ecuador to reconnoiter the pioneer posts just af ter the Apollo 11 launching and he appeared on an hour-long Quito television broadcast, a scientific and philo- sophic coverage of the moon landing. He was asked to discuss, as well as m'echanical details of the first stage of the rocket, the philosophical aspects of the moon explora-

tion as "a member of a new religion, Bahii'i". A local Bahi'i Fausto Maldonado, was his translator into Span- ish, so that the spirit as well as the meaning of his commentary was nicely conveyed. As a matter of fact, Fausto brought in the name of Bahi'u'lliih a t one point where Bob did not mention Him.

In another city. Riobamba, where the Chalmers expect to settle evenually, high, dry, and cold in the Sierras. within sight of the snow-capped Chimborazo, the small, active group of Bahi'is capitalized on the interest in the space trip and attracted some 40 people to hear a talk by Mr. Chalmers; the largest meeting ever held' in the community by the Bahii'is, and in- the city municipal council chambers.

The Chalmers before living a t Slidell were members of Bahii'i communities at Huntsville, Alabama and Seattle, Washington.

4 DECEMBER 1969

A Critical Time in Human History - the Need to Fill Pioneer Goals

Dearly loved Friends: The State Conventions this year come a t a most critical

time in human history - the opening months of the fourth phase of the Nine Year Plan. Jus t two years have elapsed since the Universal House of Justice directed our efforts toward the unchar tered sea of proclamation and apprised us of the ripeness of the time and the limitlessness of the opportunities that humanity passing through the dark heart of the age of transition would bring to our grasp. No person with insight candoubt the aptness of that direction, nor can he fail to acknowledge that the clamor of disillu- sionment and despair, out of which innumerable opportu- nities a re born, grows louder with every passing hour. Like a Banyan tree, the Cause of BahA'u'llPh spreads its roots and branches relentlessly over the vast, fertile field of opportunities lying before us.. . .

We are confident that as you reevaluate your collective development since last year's State Conventions you will be encouraged to pursue the objectives of the Plan with urgent determination.. . .

The need for filling the pioneer goals in foreign lands is acute. Last Ridvan the Universal House of Justtce appealed to the world community for 733 pioneers. The United States was asked to supply 301 of these; by mid- October only 74 pionec-s had left our shores. This number hardly matches the magnitude of the request of the Universal House of Justice that we surpass the greatest feat of organized pioneering when a total of 505 arose during the second year of the Nine Year Plan to settle in unopened and weakly held territories. We urge all those who a re able to pioneer to volunteer their services im- mediately.". . .

(Excerpts from letter of the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States to the State Conventions. October 24, 1969)

Success Achieved

By Youth Fulfilling Goals of the Five Year Youth Plan Initiated August 31, 1968: "To send at least five pioneers to Africa and twenty to Latin America."

Africa: Miss Norma Clark Mr. David Garcia Mrs. Laquetta Karch Mr. Gerald VanDeusen Mr. Rigg Scott

Latin America: Mrs. Mary Louise Alejandro Miss Crystol Baker Mr. Peter Boddy Mr. Jack Burwell Mr. Gerald Chastain Mrs. Helen C hastain Miss Robin Grimson

Togo Swaziland Cameroons Upper Volta Uganda

Mexico Peru San Andres, Colombia Honduras Panama Panama Puerto Rico

Latin America (cont.)

Miss Lynn Johnson Mr. Robert Keillor Miss Janet Meyers Miss Patricia Plecas Mr. Stephen Pulley Mrs. Kristin H. Wilson Mr. Reese Whitcombe Mr. Joseph Sheppherd ~ i s s CherylLynn Tagg

Puerto Rico Costa Rica Colombia El Salvador Bolivia Nicaragua San Andres, Colombia Panama Mexico

WHO WILL ARISE TO ACHIEVE A TOTAL VICTORY?

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219 UNFILLED UNITED STATES PIONEER ASSIGNMENTS As of November 12. 1969

Numbers Show Pioneers Needed Before Ridv6n 1970

AFRICA (57) Afar and Isa (F r . Terr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Botswana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Cameroon Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Central African Rep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Congo (Kinshasa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Dahomey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Eritrea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ethiopia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Gabon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Gambia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ghana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ivory Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lesotho 2 Liberia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malawi 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Niger 2

Nigeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rhodesia 3

Sierra Leone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SouthAfrica 3

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St.Helena 2 Swaziland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Togo 2 Uganda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zambia 2

AMERICAS (90) Argentina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Honduras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Bolivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Leeward. Windward & Virgin Is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brazil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Panama 4 Chiloe Archipelago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Paraguay 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Costa Rica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 *Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominican Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 S t . Pierre & Miquelon 1 Ecuador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Surinam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . El Salvador 2 Trinidad and Tobago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -- . 2 Guatemala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Venezuela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haiti 1

ASIA (25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Afghanistan 2 Pakistan 2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Philippine Islands 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Taiwan 2

Near East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Vietnam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

AUSTRALASIA (8)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Zealand 2 Tonga Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solomon Islands 2 Western Samoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

EUROPE (39)

Azores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Madeira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Denmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Netherlands 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Norway 4 Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Portugal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Spain 2 Iceland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sweden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Switzerland 2

* Added by the Universal House of Justice October 2 . 1969

6 DECEMBER 1969

URGENT, , , , , , , , , , , . , .URGENT YOU

are needed NOW to pioneer! Only four months left to fill world goals

-December, January, February, March

April 21, 1970

R I P V ~ N

Less than 140 days for 219 dedicated Bah5'is to answer the call to pioneering issued by the

Universal House of Justice - a call more emphatic, a quota far greater than ever before.

Will we meet the challenge? Can we fill the goals?

I t depends on YOU!

Write today for information! International Goals Committee

112 Linden Avenue, Wilmette. Illinois 60091

Employmeht Possibilities in Goal Countries

Liberia Encouraging prospects for a good position as recreation director. Qualified engineers. Positions in the mining industry.

Malawi Medical doctors. Dentists. Nurses - British qualifications or their equiva- lent. Must have at least five years work experi- ence.

Paraguay At Ridvsn of 1969 the Universal House of Justice called for four American pioneers to settle in Paraguay, a natural, unspoiled and old-fashioned- ly hospitable country. There are opportunities for college graduates to teach English in the National High School system.

Net herla nds Secretaries, teachers and nurses. There are busi- ness opportunities in Rotterdam. Has very good universities.

If you are interested in any of the above positions, it is important to write the International Goals Committee for specific requirements and information. -International Goals Committee, 112 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091

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26 UNFILLED UNITED STATES GOAL AREAS IN AFRICA As of November 12, 1969

ESTABLISHED FOR RIDVAN 1970

BY THE UNIVERSAL HOUSE OF JUSTICE

DECEMBER 1969

TEACHING AND CONSOLIDATION

"The potent sources of the progress of man"

When we understand that local spiritual assemblies "are the potent sources of the progress of man, a t all times and under all conditions," as told us by the Master, we can better appreciate the significance of maintaining each of these local institutions. Yet at the present time there are thirty-one assemblies in need of homefront set- tlers to assist in raising up their number of believers in or- der to assure the continuation of the institution.

How soon can you arise to save one of these divinely- ordained local spiritual assemblies:'

California

Colorado

Florida

Illinois Indiana Maryland Minnesota Missouri Montana Nevada New Jersey Ohio

Texas

Washington West Virginia Wyoming

Bakersfield J.D. Chula Vista Eureka Fair Oaks-Folsom J.D. Inglewood J.D. Laguna Beach Lompoc Los Gatos-Saratoga-Campbell J.D. Pismo Beach Santa Cruz J.D. South Gate Arvada Fort Collins Boca Raton Sarasota County Park Ridge Bloomington St. Marys County Olmsted County Springfield Great Falls Reno Sparks Indian Colony Hackensack East Cleveland Euclid Urbana Kileen University Park Issaquah Charleston Laramie

THIS IS THE TIME In His Tablet to the Western States, the beloved Master

revealed these words and then referred to this "super- human service" of sending forth the rays of peace and conciliation illumining and enlightening all the regions. One of the regions in the Western States presently in need of enlightened souls is at Neah Bay, Washington on the Makah Reservation. Homefront settlers are needed in that locality where the local Assembly was first formed a t RidvBn 1963 during the time of the Most Great Jubilee.

Employment opportunities are open a t a nearby air force base, a small lumber mill, a logging company, and

the local elementary and high schools. In the words of the local believers, "the beauty of our

forests and beaches is awe inspiring." to which attest BahB'is from all over the country who have had the bounty of attending the Annual Council Fire at Neah Bay.

Believers interested in relocating on this reservation should write the National Teaching Committee. 112 Linden Avenue. Wilmette. Illinois 60091 for further information.

Now this is the time that you may arise and perform this most great service and become the cause of the guidance of innumerable souls.

Strategy for Victory-Phase Four

Sunday, January 25, 1970 Second Seminar for 6ah6'; Groups

To continue the strengthening process for better group functioning and preparation in administration. a second na- tionwide seminar for BahB'i groups is called for Sunday, January 25, 1970. each BahP'i group to hold the seminar locally, with materials supplied by the National Teaching Committee. The seminar theme will be "The Potency of the Faith of BahB'u'llBh".

How can you participate'? If you live in a BahB'i group. attend this seminar . l f not, please add your prayers to those of the many friends who will be devoting January 25 to the study of God's Plan for mankind and how best to serve it.

"Verily. God loveth those who are working in His path in groups. for they are a solid foundation."

BahBi World Faith, p. 401

Refresher Study for Local Spiritual Assemblies

Enthusiastic responses have been received from those local assemblies reporting on their self-conducted Re- fresher Study. held in most communities on Sunday. October 5. "We were grateful to have this look at our- selves as members functioning on a local spiritual assem- bly in the light of the Teachings. We will approach our task now with a clearer and deeper understanding of our function and responsibilities." read one report. Another stated that "All enjoyed the course. I t was a happy and exhilerating experience."

Many assemblies recommended that a similar study be developed for other subjects, and most assemblies report- ing asked that the Study be expanded to include all members of the community and that it be held annually shortly after RldvBn. -

A NOTE TO APPLICANTS FOR PILGRIMAGE All believers now resident in the United States, except the States of Alaska and Hawaii, who may have made application for pilgrimage in some other country should advise the National Spiritual Assembly immediately of the details. Please state the address from which the application was made and the date of the application; also include any other related information.

-NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY

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Strategy for Victory-Opportunity Still Open

They Seize Every Opportunity

Bahh'u'llhh tells us that "whoso openeth his lips in this day and maketh mention of the name of his Lord, the hosts of Divine inspiration shall descend upon him from the heaven of my name, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise." The Sta te Goals Committees newsletters and bulletins repeatedly make mention of such confirmation, and reflect selfless efforts which the "Army of God" is called upon to perform in the paths of service to God.

The thrilling experiences of those who arise to teach are shared through state bulletins, and when the bulletins are viewed collectively. a broad picture emerges of victories and potentialities which only the love of God can provide. This article is only an attempt to depict a selected number of such experiences, with the purpose of showing, in the limited sense any such endeavor would have, what a mighty Army of Bahh'u'llhh we, in our fewness of numbers, can and must be.

For example, a substitute school teacher in an eastern state took over a class which had been scheduled for a unit on religion. Seizing the opportunity, she presented the Faith to approximately 60 students, and as it finally turned out, the word spread. Soon three teachers invited her to share the material with their classes. Then two more teachers requested she talk to their students. In a few weeks, the Message of Bahh'u'llhh was given to more than 300 students.

When the Bahh'i teacher presented Release the S u n to the school librarian, he expressed his thankfulness for he had received a "steady stream" of students asking for the book.

Another believer, working with her state goals commit- tee and a nearby Bahh'i group, accomplished the follow- ing: placed twenty-two posters in store windows; dis- played books in two libraries; presented a copy of The Proclamation of BaWu'lla'h to a Board of Commis- sioners; mailed 734 letters to residents, and arranged for a newspaper feature article, a half-hour radio interview, two public meetings and three morning coffees.

And yet another Bahfi'i had the two-fold bounty of placing books in three libraries and also being called upon by a minister who stated many seminary students were interested in the Faith and who showed delight a t having the Writings, at last.

Elsewhere, a Junior Chamber of Commerce will have the bounty of opening and closing business and dinner meetings with prayers from the general Prayer Book, given as a gift after the request of the group's chaplain to use it.

Amidst the reports of such thrilling teaching expe- riences, one finds mention of beginnings of mass conver- sion of youth in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Starting with a couple of youth who were "on fire," in a f ew months there were seventy (YES, 70) new Bahi'i youth in the community.

In the Tablets of the Divine Plan. 'Abdu'l-Bahh tells us "Be not concerned with the smallness of your numbers, neither be oppressed by the multitude of an unbelieving world. . . .Exert yourselves; your mission is unspeakably glorious."

In the October 1969 issue of NATIONAL B A W ~ REVIEW are listed goal groups for Assembly status Ridvan 1970. If YOU

couldn't fill one of those goals, listed below are additional goal groups. One of them is waiting for you!

Groups for Assembly Status Rjdvin 1970

STATE GROUP NUMBER ADULTS OCTOBER 1969

Northeastern States Connecticut Hamden

Maine Kittery 6

New Jersey Bergenfield Paterson Ridgewood Trenton

Vermont Rochester 4

Southern States West Virginia Beckley

Kentudry Jefferson County 8

West Texas Odessa 9

Northern Illinois

Ohio Minnesota Indiana

Iowa

New Mexico Nevada

Wyoming

Central California No. 1

Central States Andalusia Arlington Heights Barrington De Kalb Deerfield Elmhurst Highland Park Northbrook Park Forest Rockf ord North O h s t e d Anoka Muncie Warsaw

Iowa City

western States Silver City North Las Vegas Reno Rural Area West Casper

Belmont Concord El Cerrito Fremont Livermore SanJose-Milpitas J.D.

Central California Stockton 8 No. 2

Only about 100 moving days left!

DECEMBER 1969

B A H ~ ' ~ ON THE MOVE-MORATORIUM 1969 In response to the unprecedented leaHets were printed with some of the

expression of dissent and anxiety rep- Baha'i principles, aims. and quots resented by the Vietnam moratoriums from the writings. held on October 15, many BaM'is "About twenty BahA'is gathered in across the nation arose to "exploit" - the Cambridge Common to join the "The opportunities which the turmoil thousands of other peace demonstrators of the present age presents." (The who were marching the four miles to Advent of Divine Justice, p 40) Boston Common. Much interest was

The following are just a f ew of the Our large placards and reports which have filled our hearts PY singing. others* marching at the National Ofice. AIEh-u-AbG! and asked where they

uDea,r Friend: After receiving your could find out more about the Faith.

letter on october 9th regarding the The requests for information outdid our October 15th Moratorium the BahA7i leaflet (which had seven local c l u b at Arizona state university took BahA1i phone numbers listed) and all

immediate action in applying the prin- copies were gone in several

ciple of "exploitation" to the situation. I personally had consultation with the ( Harvard University)

leaders of the Campus Moratorium The leaflet a t Harvard quoted:

and secured time to address people "WE HAVE ENTERED THE

involved in the upcoming gathering. DARK HEART OF THE AGE OF

We found these leaders cooperative to TRANSITION."

our request as they had previously There followed references to the

been familiarized with the BahA'i growth of the BahB'i Faith: Teachings a t the World Peace Day "Youngest of the world religions, it

Proclamation held on September 12. can already claim to have spread to more places and to contain with-

There was an excellent reaction to in its following more nationalities, the short talk which was followed by races. tribes, languages and reli- several firesides taking place in the gious backgrounds than any other afternoon following the presentation. movement on the planet. Millions Several members of the campus Ba- of BahP'is are creating an organ- hB'i community, the Tempe BahA'i ic world community whose institu- community, and surrounding commu- tions represent a revolutionary nities were dispersed throughout the change in the social structure of audience. This provided for an excel- human society. To a nation reeling lent individual teaching opportunity. under the impact of Vietnam, rac-

We considered the program quite ism, and political corruption, the beneficial to further informing the stu- teachings which create the only dent body of the BahA'i position on viable world community in exis- war, and further notifying them of tence, offer perspective and insight BahA'u'llAh's Great Message. We have which are unattainable else- thus far been contacted by many seek- where." ers as a result of this program and 3) Iowa City: hope to further take advantage of the "The Iowa City BahA'is held a program throughout BahA'i Club peace service on the day of the meetings, which go on every other Vietnam Moratorium. We read se- week. lections from Holy Scriptures of 2) "All the BahA'is of greater Boston different World Religions related joined together for the Moratorium to peace - showing the unity of Day activities. Large signs were made religion. Twenty-five people at- up reflecting the BahP'i attitude to- tended! They all seemed very in- ward war. One particularly big poster terested." had a colorful papermache flower on top and read . . . for the unity of blacks 4) The New Trier High School BahA'i and whites will be the assurance of the Club in Illinois passed out 1,500 leaflets world peace. Along with these, 10,000 on War and Peace saying'

"When BahA'u'llAh proclaimed His Message to the world in the nineteenth century He made it abundantly clear that the first step essential for the peace and progress of mankind was its unification.

To this day, however, you will find most people take the opposite point of view; they look upon unity as an ulti- mate almost unattainable goal and concentrate first on remedying all the other ills of mankind. If they did but know it, these other ills are but various symptoms and side effects of the BA- SIC DISEASE - DISUNITY.

'The All-Knowing Physician hath His finger on the pulse of mankind. He perceiveth the disease, and prescrib- eth, in His unerring wisdom, the rem- edy . . . the union of all its people in one Universal Cause, one common Faith." BahA'u'llAh

Therefore, in response to the Octo- ber 15 moratorium and the increasing conflict in the United States, we feel impelled to share our view with you. Barb Jennrich Eric Jensen Carol McCullough Gary Wirtshafter

Steve Wirtshafter

In response, the National Teaching Committee wrote:

"We have your handout sheet before us - from both non-BahA'i and Ba- hA'i alike we've heard praise for what you did a t New Trier and how you did it. You have responded beauti- fully to the challenge posed by the October 15th moratorium.

Once you have laid such a founda- tion for proclamation - many students knowing that there are BahB'is and that they love peace and hate war - then you must move ahead. Consult among yourselves and with your As- sembly. Think of a program that is audacious, that fits the climate a t New Trier, that will stimulate interest, that stresses the youthful nature of the Faith and its teachings, that stresses the role of BahP'u'llAh, and that can be put on in the near future to capital- ize on the interest you have so recently raised. A music program, a panel with other student groups, whatever works -go to it.

You have our prayers and affection. AllAh-U-AbhA!

-NATIONAL TEACHING COMMITTEE

5) From Winston-Salem, North Caro- lina:

"After receiving your correspondence in October, the Spiritual Assembly of Winston-Salem, North Carolina con-

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sulted and chose to investigate the possibilities of taking part in the mora- torium day activities here in Winston- Salem. It quickly developed that we could have a speaker on the program in the afternoon. Mike McCandless spoke for 10 minutes or more. It grew colder as the afternoon drew on, and he was nearly the last of a long line of speakers, and of the 500 to 1000 that were there at the start, only a hundred or more stayed to the very end. He gave a brief account of the Faith, its universal Teachings, and spoke of the urgency for everyone to investigate the Faith independently, and an- nounced the coming evening meeting held by the BahP'i Community. That night, the talk concerned the need for change, and the underlying manner in which change. 'real change, takes place in human affairs. The discussion and questions were very lively, and on-going moratorium plans underway for Winston-Salem may give us further opportunity to teach. The meeting was from 9:30-11:OO P.M., with considerable discussion afterwards. It was a great challenge in relating the Faith to dif ferent types of people present, and the widely diversified interests and un- rest."

A Festival in Berkeley

What's new? What's happening? What have you done recently for peace, unity and brotherhood? The Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond and El Sobrante communities of Northern California held a fantastic Youth for One World Festival in Berkeley on September 7, 1969. There were over 1200 people, four rock bands, Chinese kite-making, wood scrap, gluing, folk- singers, and a Bahl'i speaker. Ba- hi'i books and buttons were sold and approximately 200 pamphlets were given away. There was favorable pub- licity including the following article in the "Berkeley Barb," an underground newspaper in Northern California:

Rock music reverberated around the Provo Park area last Sunday, thanks to a rather obscure group called the Bahl'i World Faith. Their objective is unification of the world through Love, and they chose the language of the new generation, "Rock" to formally announce their presence among us. . . While I personally tend to distrust religions and religious

leaders on about the same level that I distrust politics and political leaders, I recognize the need for a unifying spirit to remind the entire of humanity, that w e are indeed, all brothers. Even our presently vaunted tribalism is good only so long as the members of the tribe recognize that all other people are their brothers too. A redivision of humanity into tribes could hardly be called social progress i f the tribes are to wind up fighting each other as violently as they have in the past. A humanity-wide sense of oneness is the only possible base for world peace, and while, as I say, I distrust religions (accent on the plural), the concept of religion, in the broad sense, may well be the only means of achieving that base. The Bahl'i claims to be a non- secular sort of faith dedicated to man's immediate social needs. rather than to religious dogma, and "pie in the sky by and by." As such, it receives a resounding "RIGHT ON" from me, and fer- vent hope that it continues to prac- tice what it preaches, and not go the way of other religions. I f you're as curious as I am, more information may be obtained by calling one of the following num- bers: 845-8249; 849-0382; 841-1050.

Congratulations to the friends of Northern California for having "deeds not words be your adorning."

Youth Fund!

The contributions of Bah5'i youth to the National Bahl'i Fund showed some healthy improvement in the weeks before the Birth of the BAb. Y e t they continue to fall far, far below our goal. By October 20, the halfway point before R l d d n , when total youth con- tributions to the National Fund should have reached $100.000, only $32,836.34 had been received. This accounts for only one third of what we should have had and only one sixth of our total goal.

We , in Youth and Student Activities, are bewildered by this response to the Youth. Fund Goal. The BahP'i youth have behind them a heritage of obedi- ence and sacrifice more noble and courageous than any other. T h e follow- ing quotation from The Dawnbreakers testifies to that spirit of sacrifice shown forth by our spiritual ancestors.

Therefore, we want to appeal to all the BahP'i youth of this country to write and tell us your thoughts and feelings of the Fund. I f it's a hang-up for you, please tell us why. W e want to know what youth in all parts of the country are thinking and saying about our $200,000 goal. W e want to know why we are not reaching our goal. WRITE TO US: NATIONAL TEACHING C U V ~ T T E E , YOUTH AND STUDENT ACTIVI- nEs, 112 Linden Avenue. Wilmette. Ill. 60091.

0 SON OF BEING! Busy not thyself with this world, for with fire We test the gold, and wi th gold We test Our ser- vants. Hidden Words No. 55 ( ~ r a b i c )

As soon as Mulli Husayn had determined to pursue the way that led to Mizindarin, he, im- mediately after he had offered his morning prayer, bade his companions discard all their possessions. "Leave behind all your belongings," he ' urged them, "and content yourselves only wi th your steeds and swords, that all may witness your re- nunciation of all earthly things, and may realize that this little band of God's chosen compan- ions has no desire to safeguard its own property, much less to covet the property of others." Instantly they all obeyed and, unburdening their steeds, arose and joyously followed him. The father of Badi was the first to throw aside . his satchel, which contained a c o n s i d e r a b l e amount of turquoise which he had brought with him from the mine that belonged to his father. One word from Mull ; Husayn proved sufficient to induce him to fEing by the roadside what was undoubtedly his most treas- ured possession, and to cling to the desire of his leader.

The Dawnbreake~s. p. 329

BaWk on college campuses-on high school campuses-write to us. Where are you? What are you doing? Contact Youth and Student Activities, 112 Linden Ave., Wilmette, 111. 60091.

DECEMBER 1969

vania State College; Tulsa University. Oklahoma; University of Michigan; Florissant Valley community college,

MATION Missouri; University of Florida; and Sonoma State College, California.

World Premiere of ~aha"; Film

The world premiere showing of the new film on the Bahi'i Faith titled: "A New Wind" was held on November 12, 1969, the Birth of Bahi'u'lllh. in torty cities and nine colleges in the United States.

A second premiere showing of the 28- minute color film will be held on World Religion Day, January 18. 1970 in an- other forty American cities.

A special three-fold leaflet has been produced by the National Bahi'i Public Information Office to be used in conjuction with the film showing or to advertise the film to groups. The leaf- let carries a photo of the Shrine of the Bib on the cover. Inside are photos of the Bahd'i Assembly in Bagchini, India; the Bahi'i Assembly of Gal- lup, New Mexico and Bahi'is of Sap- poro, Japan. The leaflet gives infor- mation on the film, about the history of the Faith, about Bahl'u'llih, and about George C. Stoney, the award- winning producer of the film.

Assemblies receiving the film for the November 12th showing were those of following cities: Columbus. Ohio; Charleston, West Virginia; Indianapo- lis, Indiana; Salt Lake City, Utah; Boise, Idaho; Portsmouth, New Hamp- shire; Stamford, Connecticut; Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania; Washington, D. C.; Atlanta, Georgia; St . Paul, Minnesota; Carson City, Nevada; Des Moines, Iowa; Santa Fe. New Mexico; Denver, Colorado; Austin, Texas; Jackson, Mississippi; Berea, Ohio; Topeka. Kansas; Phoenix, Arizona; Salem, Oregon; Olympia, Washington; Miami, Florida; Baton Rouge, Loui- siana; Madison, Wisconsin; Portland, Maine; Springfield, Illinois; Little Rock, Arkansas; Boston, Massachu- setts; Lincoln, Nebraska; New York City, New York; Sacramento, Califor- nia; Los Angeles, California; Raleigh, North Carolina; St. Louis, Missouri; Lansing, Michigan; Nashville, Ten- nessee; Wilmette, Illinois; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Eugene, Oregon.

The nine college clubs that showed the film are from the following col- leges: Windham College, Vermont; University of Illinois, University of Washington, Washington; Pennsyl-

Publicity on Lighting

The new floodlighting system at the BaM'i House of Worship in Wilmett has already resulted in a great deal of publicity for the Faith.

Photos and caption stories showing the lighting before and after appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicag Daily Defender. Wilmette Life, Glen- view Announcements, Northbrook Star, and other North Shore Chicago newspapers. The photos were also picked up by the Newspaper Enter- prise Association. a news syndicate. and sent by them to newspapers around the United States. The National Bahi'i Public Information Office has received word that this fea- ture appeared in the Hinton Daily News, West Virginia and in a Sara- sota, Florida newspaper. BaM'is are asked to send copies of clippings of this and any other articles on the light- ing that appear in their local publica- tions to the Public Information Office.

Proclamation Ideas

The Baha'i Assembly of Fairfax, Virginia used safety messages over the local radio station as part of its proclamation in connection with the Labor Day weekend. These were broadcast as public service messages. Some of the messages included: "Stay in your lane and stay alive. A safety message courtesy of the Bahi'i Faith.. . . Your driving skills could have a great impact - on other drivers. Stay alert. A safety message courtesy of the Bahi'i Faith."

Many Bahi'i communities send a welcome letter to new residents that settle in their city. We are talking here about non-Baha'is. They secure the names of the new residents from var- ious city agencies or from local news- papers that print the names und addresses of new residents. The letter gives a welcome and tells of Baha'i activities in the city and invites the newcomer to Bahl'i meetings or fire- sides.

Oak Park ~aha";s Make

National News It started out with the Bahi'i As-

sembly of Oak Park. Illinois sponsoring a World Peace Day program and it ended up as national news, with edi- torials in newspapers and over radio and television.

The Bahi'i Community decided to hold the observance on park property in Oak Park, and the Bahi'is petiti- tioned the president of the local park district for permission to hold the ob- servance there. They were told that before permission could be granted that they would have to clear all speeches with the Park District.

The Bahl'i Community complied with the request and asked all speak- ers to submit copies of their talks to the park district. When the local news- papers and other news media learned of this requirement on the part of the park district they saw it as an in- fringement of religious freedom and of the freedom of speech and considered the action a form of censorship.

News stories about the matter ap- peared in Chicago newspapers, a local radiostation had an editorial about the infringement of freedom of ' speech. The New World, a religious newspaper published in Chicago ran a two-column page length editorial titled: Religious Freedom? Not in Oak Park. The Chi- cago Daily News Service sent a news item to all its subscriber newspapers on the matter and this was published in papers in different parts of the United States including the Akron (Ohio) Bea- con Journal.

Notes A sheet of Bahi'i House of Worship

Clip Art was sent to all BahP'i assem- blies, state goals committees. public information representatives and others on the National Bahi'i Public Infor- mation Office mailing list. The eight by ten inch sheet has twelve black and white drawings of the Bahi'i House of Worship in Wilmette. These are in different sizes and are for use in ads, invitations, brochures. posters, etc. The Office is presently working on a series of sheets with clip ar t for vari- ous purposes and hopes to have these available in the near future as a set.

The Public Information Office is still receiving reports of local showings of the Bahi'i sponsored public service television spot. Latest report comes from WABI-TV Bangor, Maine where it was shown numerous times during several days.

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I Presentation at Ft. Washakie, Wyoming

I Baha'is who gathered at Ft. Washakie for the presentation.

Bah6'is in Wyoming have accomplished one more Nine Year Plan goal in presenting copies of The Proc- lamation of Bahh'u'llah to the chairmen of the Arapa- hoe and of the Shoshone Tribal Councils on the Wind River Reservation a t Ft . Washakie, Wyoming, on Ju ly 31, 1969.

Mrs. Charlotte Orlick gave a short talk and recited the Prayer for America, and Pau l Schwartz presented a copy of the book to Mr. Arnold Headley, chai rman of t h e Arapahoe Business Council after which Mr. Bob Manuelito gave a copy to Mr. Robert Harr is , Sr., cha i rman of the Shoshone Business Council. Copies of Baha"! Teachings. Light for Al l Regions were also given to t h e council chairmen. Following the presentation a p rayer was given in Navajo by Mrs. Pine , a Bahl'i visiting f rom the Navajo Reservation.

The Baha'is o f Richmond, Henrico County and Hopewell. Virginia gathered at the home o f Mrs. Mary Kurjres. Rich- mond and Henrico County are goal groups in Virginia.

The U. N. and its UNICEF The United Nations was founded, first as . "peace-

keeping" organization: "To save succeeding gen~~ra t ions from the scourge of war." (Preamble to the Charter). although political and national interests of the members often impede this function. But "peace-building" is the great bedrock of U.N. activity - creating world conditions for a "positive peace." aimed not only a t ceasing hostil- ities but at eliminating the roots of warfare - hunger, ill- health, proverty, lack of education.

UNICEF, the U.N. Children's Fund, is one organ of the United Nations cutting across political boundaries to es- tablish the fundamental human rights of an adequate standard of health and well-being for children all over the world. Nutrition, material and child care, malaria eradi- cation, prevention and cure of children's diseases, basic education and vocational training a re just a few services provided through UNICEF's 477 projects extending to 120 different countries. Originally the Children's Emergency Fund. UNICEF still provides aid during wartime, to children on both sides of the conflict - North and South Vietnam. Nigeria and Biafra.

UNICEF is a strong rallying point for joint community projects. Although the traditional UNA-sponsored "Trick or Treat for UNICEFv-date has passed. a program or benefit for UNICEF is always timely. Human Rights for children is a useful theme for YOW year, and a good bridge to next year's proclamation theme - International Education. UNICEF is one more reason why the BahB'is have such a vital store in the United Nations.

-Committee for the United Nations of the BahB'is of the United States -Suite 446-866 United Nations Plaza

The 1970 UNICEF Children's (wall) calendar lists Ba- hB'i holy days and a short history of the Faith. I t can be purchased by sending $1.00 to: U.S. Committee for UNICEF. P.O. Box 22. New York. N.Y. 10008.

Some o f those who attended the first Mon'tana Baha'i Summer Camp at Park Lake in the Helena National Forest during a weekend last summer. Held primarily for deepening, it cen- tered on references from Baha'i Administration. The World Order o f BahP'u'llih and The Secret o f Divine Civilization wi th sessions led by Peter Vaughn and Keith Blanding. The nineteen who attended enjoyed the refreshment which comes from outdoor activities together w i th the spiritual stimulus of studying the Creative Word.

A GOAL EXCEEDED

THROUGH UNITED EFFORT AND SACRIFICE

Dear National Treasurer: Please accept this contribution from the . . . . . . . . . .

BahA'i Community which is above and beyond their budgeted amount.

This spring we began a Summer Fund Project. All were invited to participate in doing something during the sum- mer to save or make money to give to the National Fund in September. The members were encouraged to be crea- tive and try and bring the element of sacrifice into their effort. At the end of the summer there was to be a party especially devoted to the Fund where the stories of the various projects could be told. Selections of BahA'i litera- ture were to be given for the project indicating sacrifice and also for creativity. We felt that only God could really judge the true worth of any person's project but since we had agreed to give something in appreciation of various efforts we went ahead.

The party was a wonderfully rewarding experience. We gathered In the warm Sunday afternoon soaked up in sunshine and then had a round of prayers. We had a consultation on creating a National Fund game . . . The main object of the game we were trying to build was to brlng as much to the National Fund a t the end of the year as possible. We had a grand deepening session on the Fund in this way.

One gave a sacrifice from her salary, another saved money by having the car washed all summer at home, one did baby sittlng (person near 70), money was careful- ly saved out of the family budget, one person did not go to the beauty parlor durlng the summer. one gave up pie and another coffee, one saved money by driving a BahA'i way out of his way to meetings, one gave piano lessons to a man and his daughter at considerable sacrifice of time and effort, and one gave an amount equivalent to his salary for the half day he devoted to making a BahA'i appearance on a TV show out of town. One child earned five cents for every story he read. (He was a slow reader trylng to make up for being disadvantaged.) One llttle girl swept and dusted whlle another little girl washed dishes. I t was just wonderful what was done.

After some BahA'i games and fellowship the party was climaxed by a potluck supper.

With warm BahA'i love, Treasurer

INTRODUCING VICTOR

DECEMBER 1969

The Bounty of Giving

The Arkansas BahA'i Newsletter offers this enlighten- ing approach to giving to the Fund. "Consulting about our financial needs honestly, and giving consistently while being detached from material things, are part of our spiritual development. The important thing is that our spiritual attitude controls the use of material objects, rather than our spiritual life being controlled by material things.

"Is there not a similarity in the siuation wherein Nav- vab, the wife of BahA'u'llAh, to feed her children in exile, traded the buttons of her wedding dress for food, and the sincere BahA'i who trades or contributes his money for goods for the pioneers, publications, and TemplesQ Money is only "buttons" to be traded for some "food" for the souls of men.

"What a bountv to be able to give even a few "buttons" " to feed our children and our brothers. Every month each of us can join in universal participation by sending a check (our buttons) to the National BahA'i Fund."

National Bahs'i Fund MONTHLY INCOME: 1969-1970

INCOME

Regular Contributions Special Contributions

Total Contributions Estates Other Income

Total Income

Budget

October 1969

$ 73,503.52 6.882.25

$ 80,385.77 12,238.1 6 4,6 10.0 1

$ 97,233.94

$125,000.00

Fiscal Year to Date

$454,903.12 83,044.99

$537,948.1 1 30,Ol 1.95 18,8 17.43

$586,777.49

$875,000.00

who reminds us we carry the lion's share of the Nine Year Plan

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Project: Bahh'i Love

BahA'is from the greater St. Louis area (Kathleen Langlois, Kathy Davenport, Joyce Aden, Jenny Lee, Pat Dornfeld, Ava Markham, Cathy Curtis and Chris Curtis) spent several weeks this past summer working with the Indian Community Center in Gallup, New Mexico on a mission of love! They played games, taught arts and crafts and put on a special carnival program for the Navajo children residing in Indian Village just outside Gallup. Before their stay ended Bahi'is from White Plains, New York (Mark Sedan) and nearby Fort Win- gate, New Mexico (Sando Berger) had joined them to contribute their share. A comment by Mr. Sandy Schacht, assistant to the Director of the Gallup Indian Community Center, sums up the effects of BahA'i love and concern when he said: "These people need love and dignity, and this is what the BahA'i spirit reflects."

Baha"; Newspaper To Be Published A BahA'i .tabloid named THE AMERICAN BAHA'~ will

make its appearance in January. Through April it will be published monthly and thereafter twice a month. I t will be mailed to all BahA'is on the mailing list who live in the United States.

This new publication will contain news items, editorials, letters to the editors, feature articles, and various depart- ments to inform, edify and entertain the friends a t large. Items to be published should be sent to Robert Ballenger, the editor-in-chief, 112 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, Ill. 60091.

The BAHA'I NEWS will continue to perform its functions. The NATIONAL BAHA'I REVIEW will no longer publish news items but will become a gazette for the announcement of official policies and information that the National Spiritual Assembly wishes to share with the friends.

PLANNING TO MOVE DURING THE NEXT 30 DAYS? Help us keep your address up-to-date

CUT OUT OR PROVIDE SAME INFORMATLON ON POST OFFICE CARD FORM 3578, AND MAIL TO:

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Navajo Children shown working with clay during Project: Bahsl Love.

SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR B A H ~ ' ~ MAGAZINE FOR CHILDREN

I t has come to the attention of the Advisory Board of CHILD'S WAY Magazine that many of the friends, partic- ularly the many new believers, a re not aware of the existence of a publication especially directed to BahA'i children. CHILD'S WAY provides worthwhile stories and activities for children of all ages and should be used by parents, teachers and children alike. Some of the locations where the magazine might be placed include:

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Now is the time for sending in your renewal subscrip- tions and new orders. We believe that "old" subscribers will be especially pleased with the growth and develop- ment of this 24 page magazine. It is the hope of the editors that soon every BahA'i child may be able to receive his own personal copy of CHILD'S WAY (filled with activi- ties, stories, pioneer adventures, World Center news, games, puzzles, music and crafts) which he can enjoy and use himself.

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Baha"; Directory Changes

Assembly Secretaries

Northern California Healdsburg: Mrs. Gretchen Heth, 812 Florence Lane,

95448 Sacramento Municipal Court District: Mrs. Patricia

Fanning, 628 Oak Park Ct., Carmichael 95608

Central California Dist. No. 1 Palo Alto: Mrs. Nancy Carr, 341 Carolina Lane, 94306 Seaside: Miss Judith Hennessy, pro-tem, 1328 Luzern St.,

93955

Southern California Dist. No. 1 Culver J.D.: Mrs. Sherill Kimbrough, 4731 Angeles

Vista, Los Angeles 90043 Inglewood: Miss Sandra Neal, P.O. Box 587,90301 Inglewood J.D.: Mrs. Blanche C. Grant, 5011 W. 141st St.,

Hawthorne 90250

Southern California Dist. No. 2 Costa Mesa: Mrs. Lillian Schreiber, 236 Wake Forest

Rd., 92626 Garden Grove: Mr. R. F. Toosky, Chr., 7932 Lampson,

Apt. 42, 92641 LaMesa: Mrs. Marcia Baltgalvis, 5436 Vencetta Ct., Apt.

28, 92041 San Bernardino J.D.: Mrs. Elizabeth Lamb, 1391 Glen-

mare St., San Bernardino 92404

Colorado Littleton: Mrs. Dorothy Stewart, pro-tern, 6385 S.

Spotswood Circle, 80120

Iowa Cedar Falls: Mr. Allen Kemp, pro-tem, P.O. Box 222,

50613

Western Texas Amarillo: Mrs. Anne Bell, P.O. Box 9103, 79105

Wisconsin Green Bay: Mr. Richard Schaut, 1132 S. Broadway,

54304

State Goals Committee Secretary

Georgia Miss Yvonne Harrop, P.O. Box 3614, Augusta 30904

Calendar of Evenfs Feasts

December 12-Masa'il (Questions) December 3 1 4 3 a r a f (Honor) J a n u a r y 1 9 - S u l g n (Sovereignty)

Proclamation Events December 10-Human Rights D a y J a n u a r y 18-World Religion D a y

U.S. National Spir'hal Assembly Meetings December 19-21 February 27-March 1 January 24-26 April 3-5

U.S National Convenfion April 30-May 3

In Memoriam Mrs. Janice Ballard Mrs. Olivia Durr Florence. S.C. Birmingham. Ala.

October 18, 1969 October 3, 1969

Mrs. Mary Hotchkiss Bode Mrs. Addie Lowery Louisiana Madeira Is., Portugal Bakersfield, Calif.

Shreveport, Miss Carolyn E. Ebert, 726 Cotton, 1402 October 16, 1969 September 2 1969 ownh house Apts., 71 101 ( to correct error in address in November issue) Miss Zahra E. Bowen Mrs. Mary Neilson

Palmyra. N.J. Woburn, Mass. October 15, 1969 September 24, 1969

Massachusetts Amherst: Miss Eloise Cain, 146 Mill Lane, 01002

Missouri Clayton: Miss Karen McCord, 7552 Oxford, Apt. 1-D,

63105

Miss Emma T. Brockhoff Mrs. Estelle Nielsen Baltimore. Md. Bentonville, Arkansas

October 17, 1969 July 1969

Abraham S . Brown Frogmore, S.C.

~ u n e 1969 Nevada

Carson City: Mrs. Lois Buquet, P.0. Box 1029,89701 Mrs. Juliet A. Cole Phoenix. Ariz.

New Jersey September I968

Montclair: Miss Jane M. Caulfield, 45 S. Willow St., Michael J. Conway 07042 Arhus, Denmark

October 1969

Jesse F. O'Kelly Chicago. Ill.

September 26, 1968

Henry Pitts Lake Placid. Fla.

No date

Mrs. Mary Tecklenburg Elkins Park, Penna.

January 17,1969

Ohio Euclid: Mrs. Barbara Kramer, pro-tem, 27651 Lake Mrs. Linda Deardorff Malcolm Zeitlen

Shore Blvd.. Apt. F-5, 44132 Yakima. Wash. 'Washington, D.C. September 5, 1969 September 17, 1969

Oregon Portland: Miss Barbara Luthy, 3437 S.W. Kelley Ave.,

972 10

Mrs. Selda Schoonover Hackensack. N.J.

No date