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Bahá’í Exhibit at White House Conference

Bahá’í Faith RELEASING HUMAN POTENTIAL

The source of all learning is the knowledge of God

MATERIAL CIVILIZATION SPIRITUAL

THE LOUIS & GREGORY AWARD OF SERVICE TO HUMANITY

NO MATTER HOW FAR THE MATERIAL WORLD ADVANCES IT CANNOT ESTABLISH THE HAPPINESS OF MANKIND ONLY WHEN MATERIAL AND SPIRITUAL CIVILIZATION ARE LINKED AND COORDINATED WILL HAPPINESS BE ASSURED IF THE MORAL PRECEPTS AND FOUNDATION OF DIVINE CIVILIZATION BECOME UNIFIED WITH THE MATERIAL ADVANCEMENT OF MAN THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT THE HAPPINESS OF THE HUMAN WORLD WILL BE ATTAINED AND FROM EVERY DIRECTION THE GLAD-TIDINGS OF PEACE UPON EARTH WILL BE ANNOUNCED. THEREFORE THE MATERIAL AND THE DIVINE CIVILIZATION MUST PROGRESS TOGETHER UNTIL THE HIGHEST ASPIRATIONS AND DESIRES OF HUMANITY SHALL BECOME REALIZED

God! Educate these children These children are the plants of Thine orchard the flowers of Thy meadows the roses of Thy garden Let Thy rain fall upon them; the Sun of Reality shine upon them with Thy love Let Thy breeze refresh them in order that they may be trained grow and develop and appear in the utmost beauty Thou art the Giver Thou art the Compassionate

HUMAN RIGHTS GOD-GIVEN RIGHTS

The scene of the latest exhibit on the Bahá’í Faith was the White House Conference on Children, held in Washington, D.C., December 13-18. The Conference has been held every ten years since 1909 when it was first called by President Theodore Roosevelt. Its purpose is to explore ways to meet the needs of children in every phase of their development.

Four thousand invited delegates were selected by Governors, Congressmen, Senators and national and voluntary organizations to participate in the Conference. These delegates were assigned to forums dealing with specific areas of concern to children. Heading the forum, "Confronting the Myths of Education," were Dr. Dwight Allen (Dean, School of Education, University of Mass.) Chairman and Dr. Dorothy Nelson (Dean, University of So. Calif., Law School) Vice-Chairman, both of whom are Bahá’ís.

Mr. Anthony Lee of the Bahá’í office of Student and Youth Activities was selected as the Delegate officially representing the Faith at the Conference. There were several other Bahá’ís present as Delegates representing state and other organizations.

The exhibit emphasized the necessity for the equal development of spiritual and material civilization. Approximately 5,000 pieces of literature were distributed, including Human Rights bumper stickers, the Bahá’í Statement on Human Rights, Ebony reprints, plastic recordings, and a specially prepared booklet, "... make me a cause of bounty to the human world....".

The exhibit was designed by the Public Information Office and was manned by Miss Gloria Woodson and Mrs. Natalie DiBuono with the assistance of several Bahá’ís from Washington, D.C. In addition, presentations were arranged by D.C. area Bahá’ís to show how children are taught Bahá’u’lláh’s universal principles through song, recitations and posters. These presentations lasted ten minutes and were given at intervals during the Conference.

Leading educators and professionals from many specialized fields attended the Conference and saw the Bahá’í exhibit. It is gratifying to note the number of persons who have Bahá’í friends or relatives, and who had heard of the Faith and visited the Shrines in Haifa and/or one of the Houses of Worship. More than 200 requested to have additional information sent to them.

Bahá’í participation at such a prestigious event greatly assists in reaching the leaders throughout the country and moves us further along our goal to proclaim the Message of Bahá’u’lláh to "every stratum of human society," as we are instructed by the Universal House of Justice. [Page 2]

INTERNATIONAL GOALS COMMITTEE

Work Opportunities Abroad

If you are a businessman with experience or technically trained in a field such as engineering or metallurgy and are interested in pioneering, you can contact the Regional Office of the Department of Commerce when located in a large metropolitan area or write directly to:

U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of International Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230

for a publication which lists American firms doing business in foreign countries a separate publication for each country. It is called: American Firms, Subsidiaries, and Affiliates (name of country). Cost $1.00

The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, assists the International Labor Organization in its efforts to recruit U.S. citizens for technical assistance assignments in developing countries. A minimum of ten years' experience is usually required. Interested candidates may obtain job sheets by writing to:

Office of Program Development and Coordination Bureau of International Labor Affairs U.S. Department of Labor Washington, D.C. 20210

Job descriptions should be requested by title and country.

There is opportunity for business executives to contribute their knowledge to other countries through an organization which acts like a Peace Corp of American businessmen. Contact:

International Executive Service Corp 720 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10019

FEDERAL JOBS OVERSEAS

The following agencies of the U.S. government are engaged in providing personnel abroad which assist developing countries.

Department of Agriculture Need professionals trained in agricultural marketing, and agricultural economics, secretarial. Write: Personnel Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.

Department of Commerce Bureau of Public Roads highway design, planning construction, maintenance, and bridge engineers and specialists with experience in administration and supervision of operation and repair of highway construction equipment. Write: Bureau of Public Roads, Washington, DC. 20235.

Department of State Secretaries and Communication & Records clerks. Write: Employment Division, Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20520.

Agency for International Development Specialists in agriculture, civil engineering, public health, education administration, public administration, economics, industrial development, community development, housing, transportation, auditing and accounting and communications media. Also secretaries of single status without dependents. Write: Director, Office of Personnel Administration, Box CS1, Agency for International Development, Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20523.

U.S. Information Agency Experience in public communications media or, for cultural affairs, experience in teaching, creative arts or international cultural relations. Also librarians. Submit Standard Form 57 to: Personnel Services Staff, U.S. Information Agency, Washington, D.C. 20547.

When applying for any job, do not use the Bahá’í Faith as your reason for wanting to go to a country but rather a desire to live in another culture and be of assistance to the country.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

(Some of these publications are expensive to purchase but should be available in the reference section of large metropolitan libraries.)

Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries, World Trade Academy Press, Inc., 50 E. 42nd St.. New York, N.Y. 10017.

International Yellow Pages, The Reuben H. Donnelly Corp., 235 E. 45th St., New York, N.Y. 10017.

Foreign Job Guide, Business Opportunities Corp., 519 Center St., Racine, Wisconsin 53403.

Guide to Employment Abroad, Hill International Publications, East Islip, New York 11730.

Saturday Review ads of jobs and references

New York Times Sunday ads

In Memoriam

Mrs. Beatrice Cecilia Casey Bakersfield, California December 3, 1970

Mrs. Maja Davison Muskegon, Michigan. no date

Mrs. Sarah Durham Albuquerque, New Mexico. July 11, 1970

Mrs. Mildred Dennett Fort Lauderdale. Florida December 3, 1970

Mrs. Edna M. Hennigar Goodsprings, Nevada July 9, 1970

Mrs. Gene Lewis Inglewood, California August 3, 1970

Mrs. Angeline Martell Culbertson, Montana November 17, 1970

Mr. Earl C. McCurdy Largo, Florida November 10, 1970

Miss Gertrude Munson St. Paul, Minnesota November 4, 1970

Mrs. Lorna Nugent Troy, New Hampshire November 12, 1970

Mrs. Lyona Parham Nashua, New Hampshire. September 6, 1970

Mr. George Edward Thomas Grand Rapids, Michigan November 29, 1970 [Page 3]

Bahá’í Publishing Trust

New French Edition Available

Les Leçons de Saint-Jean-D'Acre (Some Answered Questions). By ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, collected by Laura Clifford Barney. A new, 1970 edition of this book has been published. In God Passes By, Shoghi Effendi refers to this collection as “Abdu’l-Bahá’s priceless explanations, covering a wide variety of subjects, given to her (Mrs. Barney) during the course of an extended pilgrimage to the Holy Land.”

This pilgrimage took place during the difficult years, 1904-1906, when ‘Abdu’l-Bahá was confined to the city of ‘Akká by the Turkish government and permitted to receive only a few visitors. At the time He was under constant threat of removal to a distant desert confinement.

The first English edition of Some Answered Questions was published in England in 1908, a French translation being published approximately the same time. Hippolyte Dreyfus, the first Frenchman to embrace the Bahá’í Faith, translated the work into French.

68-N-01 Name Badge. Name badges are convenient for use at Bahá’í conferences, conventions and other gatherings. They are available in white and blue with a heading “Bahá’í Faith” and room for inserting name and address in writing or typing. 24x3½ inches, self-sticking. 100... $3.50

Bahá’u’lláh Posters. Bahá’u’lláh posters proclaim the name Bahá’u’lláh as part of direct proclamation program for Nine Year Plan; use as is or with local information added; printed maroon on gold or green; two sizes; prices based on pre-packaging in following combinations:

• 64-P-30 Bahá’u’lláh 12x18 gold poster: 4/$1.25
• 64-P-31 12x18 gold poster: 8/$2.00
• 12x18 green poster: 4/$1.25
• 12x18 green poster: 8/$2.00
• 64-P-32 12x18 posters (4 gold and 4 green): 8/$2.00
• 64-P-40 24x36 gold poster: 4/$1.50
• 24x36 gold poster: 8/$2.50
• 64-P-41 24x36 green poster: 4/$1.50
• 24x36 green poster: 8/$2.50
• 64-P-42 24x36 posters (4 gold and 4 green): 8/$2.50

With French language goals being such a crucial challenge at the present time in the Nine Year Plan, this new edition will be most helpful in teaching the Faith wherever this language is used, and also for those currently learning the language to prepare themselves for pioneering.

Per copy... $2.50 NET

Order from Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 415 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091.

Special Materials

Six-Slide Groups. New from International Bahá’í Audio-Visual Center.

30-G-4566 HAIFA six-slide group No. 1; includes Shrine of the Báb and Archives. $1.25

30-G-4567 HAIFA six-slide group No. 2; with the Memorial Gardens and the Temple site $1.25

30-G-4468 BAHJÍ six-slide group; includes Mazra’ih $1.25

30-G-4169 ‘AKKA six-slide group; includes Ridván Garden. $1.25

Order through your community librarian where possible Personal orders must include payment Minimum Special Materials order: $3.00 All personal orders (and community orders under $10.00) add 10% shipping and handling charge Minimum postage and handling charge $.30

Bahá’í Publishing Trust, Special Materials Branch, 415 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091.

Calendar of Events

U.S. National Spiritual Assembly Meetings February 26-28, March 26-28

Feasts February 7 Mulk (Dominoin)

U.S. National Bahá’í Convention April 29 (evening)-May 2 [Page 4]

ASSEMBLY SECRETARIES

Alabama Montgomery: Mrs. Michele J. Binford, 16 Marshall, 36104

Central California Dist. 1 Los Gatos-Saratog-Cambell, J.D.: Mrs. Carol Rogers, P.O. Box 433, Los Gatos 95030

Southern California Dist. 2 Desert J.D.: Mrs. Joan A. Fogg, 82-983 Avenue 54, Thermal 92274

Colorado Denver: Mrs. Amine DeMille, pro-tem, 1029 E. 8th. Ave., Apt. 1003, 80218

Georgia Richmond County: Dr. Richard Bauman, 2518 Meadowbrook Dr., Augusta 30906

Northern Illinois Berwyn: Miss Janet Cutler, 6933 Stanley Ave., Apt. 6. 60402 Maywood: Mrs. Louana Haywood, 1505 S. 9th, 60153 Zion: Mrs. Burcey Lipscomb, 2031 Galilee, 60099

Louisiana Baton Rouge: Miss Keith Finlayson, 1202 Park Blvd., 70802

Minnesota Olmsted County: Mr. Richard L. McFarlin, 1232 Robin Lane, S. E., Rochester 55901 St. Paul: Mrs. Elizabeth Borland, 1294 E. Maynard Dr., Apt. 344, 55116

Eastern New York Town of Islip: Mrs. Aida Troy, pro-tem, 52 Reilly St., West Islip 11795

Oregon Ashland: Mrs. Marcia Monadjemi, P.O. Box 614, 63 Bush St., 97520 Multnomah County: Mrs. Ruth H. Lansing, 1670 N.E. 144th Ave., Portland 97230

Utah Salt Lake City: Mrs. Virginia Laughner, Box 11905, 84111

Virginia Newport News: Mrs. Judith A. Harrington, 410 Teepee Dr., 23602

West Virginia Charleston: Mrs. Karen Woodead, 433 Wertz Ave., 25311

Wyoming Casper: Mrs. Diane Turner, P.O. Box 1781, 82601

National Bahá’í Fund

"THE YEAR": 1970-1971

$ 150,000 125,000 100,000 Monthly Goal: 75,000 50,000 25,000

INCOME	December 1970	Fiscal Year to Date
Regular Contributions	$149,956.91	$ 853,367.59
Special Contributions	9,228.00	98,308.96
Total Contributions	$159,184.91	$ 951,676.55
Estates	130.03	39,636.53
Other Income	216.07	12,354.20
Total Income	$159,531.01	$1,003,667.28
Budget	$175,000.00	$1,215,000.00

NEW PROCEDURE FOR FUND REPORTING

The chart reproduced above is the initial step in the revision of reporting practices by the Office of the National Treasurer. In connection with the new materials inaugurated at the institutes on "Tapping the Sources of Celestial Strength," future reporting will be done on the basis of the Bahá’í Calendar. The numeric report above includes contributions for the calendar month of December but this practice will be replaced by reports for only Bahá’í months beginning with the March issue of National Bahá’í Review.

A further extension of this new procedure will involve the preparation of receipts for contributions to the National Bahá’í Fund. Beginning with the month of Sha-raf, receipts will be prepared and mailed at the close of each Bahá’í month. These new procedures should help to foster an increased awareness and familiarity with the new calendar brought for this time as well as to help promote regularity in contributing to the Bahá’í Fund.