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Vernon D. Jarrett
Mrs. Ann Arp
There are many ways to proclaim our beloved Faith One community has used annual National Negro History Week for this purpose.
The Bahá’í Community of Wilmette, Illinois invited the public to its second annual program which featured a well-known Chicago journalist, Mr. Vernon D. Jarrett, who also produces television_programs and teaches a course in Black History at Northwestern University. Mr. Jarrett’s topic was “Why It’s Like It Is.” Also on the program was Mr. John Suter, a Deerfield piano teacher who for the past several years has worked on Chicag0’s south side as a volunteer. He is founder and chairman of Concern and Involvement Corporation, which has as its purpose the promotion of understanding through cultural exchange. For the entertainment segment of the program
BAHA'I' YEAR ‘I28
The Many Faces of
Proclamation
PUBLISHED MONTHLY av THE NATIONAL SPIRITUAL SEMBLY OF THE aAHA('I's OF ‘UNI-TED sures FOR BAHAf'I's ONLY
112 Linden Av., Wilmette, III. 60091 Second-class postaqe paid at Wilmette. Illinois
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Rev. Donald Gay
J ohn Suter
Rev. and Mrs. Donald Gay sang spirituals, and John Cook assisted by Wayne Welsh performed some of the numbers they sang when they toured the South last summer. Mrs. Ann Arp, lovely mistress of ceremonies, spoke briefly about the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh, and the large audience reflected the unity that the love of Bahá’u’lláh engenders.
The event was planned and conducted by Wilmette “Teaching Circle 6.” For the past two years, the Wilmette Assembly has not had a Teaching Committee. Instead, everyone in the community belongs to a “Teaching Circle,” which carries out one or more teaching activities each year. In this way everyone participates, and there are a number of unique events throughout the year. _
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Mass Teaching
It is with much joy and thanksgiving that we inform you of the recognition by the National Spiritual Assembly that a significant breakthrough has occurred in the expansion of our beloved Faith in the United States. The most outstanding example of this has been the enrollment of eight thousand souls in the Carolinas over a period of a mere six weeks. It is estimated that some fifteen thousand names have been added to our membership since last Riḍván. This extraordinary development, which had its beginnings in the mass teaching projects launched over the last several months, has taken place for the most part in the southern states, but there is ample evidence of impending breakthroughs in other areas of the country.
The National Spiritual Assembly has been in direct touch with the situation because of the visits to mass teaching areas by a majority of its members and through the regular reports of the National Teaching Committee. The astonishing reality of mass teaching and the bright prospects it presages were the subject of intense consultation at our last meeting. And we are happy to state that measures have been adopted that will guide the continuation of this expansion while at the same time ensuring the concurrent process of consolidation, which is absolutely necessary if the proper functioning of the Bahá’í Community is to be maintained.
To be sure, the enrollment of a great sum of new believers inspires the Community to even greater expansion. But this wonderful development has to be viewed not only in the light of the vast expansion that
.is immediately possible to our Community but more
particularly in the sense of a mighty challenge that will tax to the utmost the ability of the Community to consolidate itself at a highly accelerated rate. Moreover, it indicates that the administration of the Cause in the United States is now entering a completely new phase.
We are moved therefore to issue a fervent appeal to all the believers, whatever their circumstances, to mobilize their energies and talents toward the mighty tasks lying ahead, to continue to teach with unabated zeal, to deepen as never before their knowledge of the verities of God’s Cause, to give increasingly and sacrificially to the funds—in a word, to apply consciously and determinedly all the principles of universal participation to their daily lives. Only thus will they be able to hold on to their hard-won prizes; only thus will they advance toward a clearer apprehension of the destiny willed for them by Divine Providence.
Let us, before closing, also take this opportunity to congratulate all of you for your enthusiastic response to the Nine Year Plan of God’s Universal House of Justice, for it is this enthusiasm that has brought us to the shores of mass conversion in the South, a mass conversion that must in the fullness of time inevitably envelop the entire nation.
Please be assured of our fervent prayers at the holiest House of Worship for the abundant success of your efforts in the path of God.
NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY or THE UNITED STATES
Appeals for Assistance
The National Spiritual Assembly continues to receive reports that persons carrying Bahá’í identification cards, and others who claim to be Bahá’ís, have appealed to Spiritual Assemblies along their routes of travel for funds and other types of assistance for what they claim to be emergency needs. In some instances persons claiming to be pioneers have asked for housing and assistance in receiving employment only to disappear and turn up in another Bahá’í community, repeating the same pattern.
Bahá’ís by nature, training and conviction are kind, generous and sympathetic; but theirs is not a travelers’ aid or social welfare agency prepared to serve the needs of itinerants other than on some selective and discriminating basis. The beloved Guardian instructed that indiViduals in need should look first to their relatives and after that to the local social service agencies which provide for human welfare. Therefore, when traveling persons call upon Assembly secretaries or individual Bahá’ís for financial assistance or food and lodging, they should in most cases be directed to the local welfare office or travelers’ aid. For ready reference every Assembly should know where these offices are located, their telephone numbers and even the persons within the offices. Often the local police department can provide such information. If the emergency is such that advice should be sought from the National Spiritual Assembly, a call to Wilmette should be placed at once.
Careful and loving support should be provided for anyone who has a true moral claim upon the generosity of Bahá’ís, but the employment and financial problems of many drifting, rootless persons can only be solved in other ways, and charity must be seen in its proper light of responsibility as well.
NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY
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Universal House of Justice Recognizes Passing of Two Early Bahá’ís
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—UNIVERSAL HOUSE OF JUSTICE
SADDENED NEWS PASSING DEVOTED MAIDSERVANT Bahá’u’lláh ANNIE MATTOON GRATEFULLY RECALL DEDICATED TEACHING SERVICES COMPANY HUSBAND FROM EARLY DAYS CAUSE AMERICA ASSURE FAMILY PRAYERS PROGRESS SOUL
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Attendance at National Convention to be limited This Year
The 1971 National Convention, which is scheduled for April 29-May 2, will be held in Foundation Hall of the House of Worship. In recent years parts of the Convention were held at the nearby National College of Education in order to accommodate the usually large number of visitors. These facilities are not available this year and there are no others in the general area that can provide sufficient space. Consequently the Convention must be held in Foundation Hall.
After the seating of the delegates, only 250 seats will remain for the use of observers and visitors. Therefore, any person other than a delegate wishing to attend the Convention must apply to the National Spiritual Assembly by letter no later than April 9. On that date a drawing will be held to make appropriate allotments of the available seats. All applicants will be advised of the results.
If any visitor comes to the House of Worship without having made reservations, he will face the possibility of not being admitted to Convention sessions.
All 171 delegates are expected to be present at the Convention.
No meals will be served in Foundation Hall for either the delegates or visitors this year.
A Vital Principle
in Bahá’í Elections
The guidance published in the United States Supplement to Bahá’í NEWS No. 108, March 1967, for solving the problem of breaking a tie vote in Bahá’í elections is restated here since it appears that it is still not generally understood. _
In The Advent of Divine Justice, pages 29-30, the Guardian stated that “when an equal number of ballots has been cast in an election, or where the qualifications for any office are balanced as between the various races, faiths or nationalities within the community, priority should unhesitatingly be accorded to the party representing the minority . . .”
Commenting on this instruction The Universal House of Justice wrote:
“The Guardian’s instruction is clear and definite on the following point, namely that when an election results in a tied vote between persons, one of whom represents a minority, that person should unhesitatingly be accorded the priority without having a re-vote to break the tie. There is no doubt on this point.
“What is not clearly defined is ‘majority’ and ‘minority.’ The Guardian refers to ‘various races, faiths or nationalities.’ Where this is obvious, e.g., in the United States a white American and a Negro, there is no problem. In all cases of doubt a re-vote should be held.” The application of this principle is vital in cases where the election of a local or National Spiritual Assembly results in a tie in the highest number of votes, thereby indicating which person calls the first meeting of the newly elected Assembly. On January 25, 1967, The Universal House of Justice wrote:
) “Since the Guardian’s instruction on this point is unequivocal where it is obvious that one of the persons involved represents a minority, that person should be accorded the priority without question. Where there is doubt further balloting will allow every voter present to participate.
“With reference to the, provision in 5Article V of the National By-laws governing the situation where two or more members have received the same number of votes, if one of those members represents a minority that individual should be given priority as if selected by lot.
“With regard to the choosing of officers each is elected by majority vote of the Assembly. The situation resulting from a tied vote occurs only in an election decided by plurality vote.” ’
Curtailment in Distribution of Bahá’í News
The rapid increase in enrollment of new believers in the Bahá’í Faith in recent months has so over-taxed the ability of the National Bahá’í office to handle the essential mechanics of registration and placement on the membership and mailing lists, that it has become necessary to curtail for the present the mailing of Bahá’í NEWS and NATIONAL Bahá’í REVIEW to all new members. The distribution of THE AMERICAN Bahá’í will not be affected.
The friends who are now receiving their copies of Bahá’í NEWS and NATIONAL Bahá’í REVIEW, are urged to share them with those new Bahá’ís who do not get them.
Please watch for further announcements regarding distribution.
Actions Taken on Recommendations from State Conventions
On the whole the 1970 State Conventions appear to have been, an improvement over those of the past so far as interest and fellowship among the participants are concerned. Unfortunately, however, less than thirty percent of the registered adult believers attended and more than fifty percent did not vote. It is clear that all too few Bahá’ís understand the importance of the State Convention in the development of the administrative structure of the Faith.
The National Spiritual Assembly has studied the recommendations submitted by the Conventions. Those offering suggestions for the improvement of these Conventions have been tabled for early attention after Riḍván. Those calling for study and action by National committees were referred to the appropriate agencies promptly. Only a few recommendations required action by the National Spiritual Assembly. Some of these have already been accomplished; others are being studied. In most ‘instances the decisions have been reported to the State Goals Committees in the states or electoral districts from which they originated.
Warning Against Enemy of the Faith
The Bahá’ís of the United States are hereby warned against having any contact with Mrs. Evelyn K. Samras of Gainesville, Florida, more recently living or visiting in Connecticut. By her own actions, Mrs. Samras has indicated that she is an enemy of the Faith. On the pretext that she is a seeker she may attempt to attend firesides and to enter into discussion of the Cause, thus seizing the opportunity to defend the Covenant-breakers and to attack the institutions of the Faith.
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Bahá’í Summer Schools-1971
Arizona/New Mexico For information write: Mrs. Elizabeth McHenry, Box 72, Placitas, New Mexico 87403
Carolinas (old Southeastern) For information write: Mrs. Anna G. Freeman, 40 Congress St., Apt. 3, Asheville, N. Car. 28801
Conifer Hill Summer School
Location: Conifer Hill, near Lyons, Colorado, about twenty-five miles from Denver
Session: Evening July 2, noon-July 5.
Rates: All meals (Friday-Monday) $7.00 adult, $4.00 under 12, $2.00 under five.
Sleeping space (Dorm. tent) $3.00 per person. Sleeping (tent, camper, car, etc., $3.00 per family. There is a $2.00 charge for all participants over 5 years to rent the camp and pay administrative costs.)
Example: One person sleeping in the Dorm tent and eating meals provided would pay $12.00 for the week-end. A family of five sleeping in their own tent and cooking their meals themselves would pay $13.00.
Note: We will only have meals and space in a Dorm tentfor those who pre-register.
Registrar: Mrs. Marilyn Fisher, 437 Pine St., Boulder, Colo. 80302
Registration fee: $7.00 over 12. $4.00 under 12. $2.00 under 5 years.
Davison Bahai’l School
Location: 3208 S. State Road, Davison, Michigan 48423. Ph. 313-653-5033
Sessions: Weekly family sessions, August 1-7; 8-14; 15-21. Homecoming weekend, Sept. 4-6.
Children’s classes, during all sessions.
Rates: single room, $7.00 per day. Double room, $6.00. Dormitory, $5.50. Ages 9-14, $4.00. Ages 3-8, $3.00. Bed (no meals) $2.50 night. No partial day rates.
The day begins with lunch and ends «with breakfast. Family groups (no others) of four or more will receive 15% discount on total bill.
Deposit: equal to one day per person.
Registrar: Jean Lozier, 145 Fairfield Drive, Coldwater, Michigan 49036.
Georgia/Alabama For information write: Mr. Raymond Lindsey, 1750 Highland Place, Decatur, Ga. 30032
Geyserville Bahá’í School
Location: Geyserville, California
Sessions: August 1-29.
Rates: not finalized. Probably same as last year. Children’s special week is the third week of July. Registrar: For requests for information and reservations, write:
Manager, P.O. Box 86, Geyserville, California 95441
Green Acre Bahá’í School
Location: Eliot, Maine _
Sessions: July 13-August 29, Work Week, August 29-Sept. 4. Classes for children, youth and adults.
Rates: not yet determined. A Camp Ground is available for those who wish to camp out. There will be-special week-end programs and mass teaching in the surrounding area.
Registrar: write Green Acre Bahá’í School, Eliot, Maine 03903. Please include $5.00 with your registration.
North Florida For information write: Mr. Robert Entzminger, 2108 Mulberry Rd., Tallahassee, Fla. 32303
North Central States Bahá’í Summer School
Location: Frontenac Methodist Camp, Frontenac, Minnesota
Session: August 21-27. Adult and youth, children’s classes (4-14)
Rates: Approximately $30 per adult
Deposit: $5.00 per family
Registrar: Donald E. Brayton, 415 Rice St., Anoka, Minn. 55303.
Mr. Adib Taherzadeh will be with us for the entire session. Children’s classes are expected to be better than ever. We have swimming in a heated pool.
Northwest Bahá’í Children's School
For information write: Mrs. Eda Lindstrom, Route 4, Box 265 K, Astoria, Oregon 97103 Location: Astoria, Oregon
Session: July 11-17. Classes from ages 3-14, and adult.
Rates: $12 per person ($1.00 must accompany registration). Family rates available. Registrar: Mrs. Ethlyn Lindstrom, 4874 Cedar St., Astoria, Oregon 97103
Climate is often cool and wet. Housing is Bahá’í homes.
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Northwest Bahá’í School
Location: Seabeck Conference Grounds, Seabeck, Washington
Sessions: June 26-July 1. Registration begins at 3:00 p.m. Classes will be offered for children, beginning with age 3.
I Registrar: Mr. John Martig, 409 Oak St., Shelton, Wa. 98584
Deposit: $3.00 per person (non-refundable)
A variety of accommodations available from rustic cabins, ideal for a family, the Inn with two and three single beds, dormitory houses and motel-type double rooms. Hot showers are available but no private baths. All rooms are heated. Excellent family-type meals are served in a community dining room. Bring personal items, tennis racquets, swim attire. Pets and record players or radios not permitted. A talent show is featured, so come prepared to share: drama, music, poetry, works of art, etc.
Rocky Mountain Bahá’í Summer School
Location: Lyons Organization Camp near Red Lodge, Montana
Session: Sunday afternoon August 22-Saturday afternoon August 28.
For children, youth and adults.
Rates: Camp rental and administrative costs—$6.00, for all over 5 yrs.
There are camping facilities located near Red Lodge. Persons wishing to camp at a campsite must make their own arrangements.
Note: Meals can be provided only for those who pre-register. '
Food: under age 5—$8.00; age 5-14—$14.00; 15 and over—$17.50. This will cover the evening meal Sunday , Aug. 22 and the breakfast and noon meal Saturday, Aug. 28.
| Registrar: Glennis Ericson, 309 Sunnyview, Billings, Montana 59102
There will be an additional registration fee, classified under 12, and under 5 years.
South Florida Bahá’í School
Location: Camp Owaissa Bauer, 17001 SW 264 St. (Bauer Drive), about 20 miles south of Miami, off U.S. Highway #1.
Sessions: July 2-9
Classes for children, youth and adults
Rates: $6.00 per day per person
Deposit: $3.00 per person, not refundable
Registrar: Barbara Barrett, P.O. Box 1164, Miami, Florida 33156‘
Swimming pool, classes in Spanish, nature trails, arts and crafts, supervised nursery
Southern California Bahá’í Summer School
Location: Idlewild Pines Camp, California
Sessions: July 3-10. Classes, Children, youth, adult. Dormitory type facilities. Rates: not yet determined.
Deposit: $5.00 per person.
Registrar: Sue Gilliland, 15733 La Paz Drive, Victorville, California 92392
Texas Bahá’í Summer School
Location: Methodist Camp, Bridgeport, Texas
Session: August 9-14. Classes for all ages.
Rates: from 10 up, $38.25. From 6 to 10, $21.50. to 5 years, $6.00.
Registrar: Mrs. Jacquelyn Oswald, 804 Ridgedale, Richardson, Texas 75080 Phone area 214-231-4261.
Florida Winter Institute
Those attending the second Florida Winter Institute, held January 1-3, 1971, at beautiful Camp Owaissa Bauer, near Miami. The same location will be used for the South Florida Bahá’í School, to be held July 2-9,1971.
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Winter Session, Southwestern Bahá’í School
The 1970 session of the Southwestern Bahá’í School held on December 26-January 1 at Bridgeport, Texas had an attendance of 147, the largest winter session of the school so far. It was unique in that it was also the first time that a workshop for members of the Auxiliary Board was held concurrently. The courses revolved around the theme “Preparation for Teaching” which was well developed by Auxiliary Board members Dr. Peter Khan and Mr. Paul Pettit. Mrs. Lois Goebel of the National Bahá’í Center made an excellent presentation of the course “Shoghi Effendi, Architect of the American Bahá’í Community” which was produced by the National Bahá’í Schools Committee.
Youth were the largest age group in attendance, and participated in the adult classes. Pre-decs investigated the various types of Covenants under the able direction of their instructor, Lynn Richards. The children were attended to by Mrs. Pat Pekari and Mrs. Elizabeth Washington; also various youth rendered invaluable assistance with them during class periods. Both groups enjoyed singing sessions conducted by Mrs. Margery Heath. Afternoon activities included collecting shells along the lakeshore, fossil hunting and boat rowing.
Library sales were lively with the friends purchasing almost all materials; books, photographs, post cards, teaching aids, etc., which had been brought by the committee librarian. Kary Koskie, a youth, did a fine job handling these transactions.
The Auxiliary Board members participated in a work shop on mass teaching techn_iques with “on the job training" each afternoon in nearby towns. Many.attending the school assisted in these efforts which resulted in the enlisting of nearly ninety new believers under the banner of Bahá’u’lláh in Jacksboro, Decatur, Mineral Wells and as far distant as Wichita Falls.
Exciting evening sessions included fellowship, dancing, an evening with the Auxiliary Board Members and Counsellor Lloyd Gardner. Youth night included much singing with several impromptu vocal and musical presentations. A travel teaching visit through the South Pacific Islands by Drs. Peter and Janet Kahn was shown on color slides. The film “It’s Just the Beginning” was another highlight of the session.
A spirit of unity dominated the school making each day an adventure of living in a Bahá’í community. The special bounty of the Auxiliary Board members and the Counsellor, along with the results of their mass teaching efforts gave each day an extra measure of excitement.
The committee members were available during the entire session—ready and more than willing to make this session a truly rewarding experience for all. They had arrived at school a day early to make up the beds, place cheery “name plaques” on the doors of the cabins and prepare the camp for use. These and other little ‘extras added up to make a very beautiful, enriching school, both in spirit and in content.
SOUTI-{WESTERN Bahá’í SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Robert Hayden Receives High Praise For His Book of Poems
The Bahá’ís who have not yet read the article will be happy to learn that high tribute was paid to our beloved brother, poet Robert Hayden, in a feature article by Julius Lester in the New York Times Book Review Section, January 24, 1971. The article announced the recent publication of Mr. Hayden’s new book of poems, Words in the Mourning Time. No mention is made of the fact that Mr. Hayden is a Bahá’í——he has been one since 1945 —but the article comments that “he has had to wait too long for the recognition that his work has merited for twenty years . . . primarily because he is black.”
In the course of the article Mr. Lester, who has known Mr. Hayden about fifteen years, describes Mr. Hayden’s dedication to his poet’s task which Mr. Hayden himself says is “to reflect and illuminate the truth of human experience,” and to his efforts to teach and impress upon his students in his classes in creative writing the importance of saying well whatever they have to say. He quotes a few lines from Mr. Hayden’s new book wherein he speaks of the necessity to “go on struggling to be human” and of renewing “the vision of a human world where godliness is possible and man . . . permitted to be man.” The article closes with this comment: “If we ever reach that time when man is permitted to be man, one of the reasons will be men and women like this poet, Robert Hayden, who, when pressed into the most terrifying corners of loneliness, refused to capitulate to those, who in the screaming agony of their own pain and loneliness, could do nothing but return evil for evil.”
(Note: Mr. Hayden’s book, Words in the Mourning Time, is published in both cloth and paper back by October House, New York.)
Bahá’í Property at Green Acre for Sale
Nine Gables, the former residence of Mrs. Evelyn Schopflocher, in the vicinity of the Green Acre Bahá’í School, Eliot, Maine, is being offered for sale by the National Spiritual Assembly. The house with its surrounding buildings and approximately five acres of land is being sold, so that the majority of the land may be retained and other land may be acquired, as part of the program of consolidation of property in the’ Green Acre area. To increase the likelihood that the property may some time again revert to Green Acre, the National Spiritual Assembly prefers that it be sold to one of the Friends. Appraised at $50,000.00, the property will be offered to the general public at this price, unless a buyer is found among the Friends.
The beautiful, old, three-story, seven-bedroom, threebath, home was once a show place. It is now quite deteriorated and water" damaged. Estimated cost of restoration (excluding decoration) of the residence building is $8,000-$10,000. Two adjacent buildings are included: A small, two-story caretaker’s or guest cottage and a large, two-story barn with attached two-story, fourbedroom, summer apartment and two large studio or recreation rooms of approximately 20x40 feet each with
' beautiful stone fire places. Adequate protective land sur rounding the buildings will be included, as well as adequate frontage on State Road.
Friends desiring more information about the property or desiring to arrange an inspection should phone Stuart Rhode of the Green Acre Buildings and Grounds Committee at 207-439-2713. To make a purchase offer, contact the National Bahá’í Properties Committee, by calling Rex Parmelee at 312-256-4400 or Bill Wold at 603-447-5780. The property will be released for sale to the general public on May 1, 1971.
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Raising a New Pillar of the Universal House of Justice
More than 200,000 people in the country of Iceland shall hear the Name of Bahá’u’lláh and be told of His Mission, if pioneers arise to settle in that country. Iceland, despite its name, is not ice covered. Tempered by the Gulf Stream, the summers are damp and cool; the winters are moderately cold and windy. The capital city, Reykjavik, is situated on the southwest coast and is the location of the only Spiritual Assembly. The Universal House of Justice has called for the establishment of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Iceland at Riḍván 1972. In preparation for this, three new local spiritual assemblies must be formed by Riḍván 1971.
At present, there are three youthful American pioneers settled in Iceland, a fourth pioneer scheduled, thus leaving four more who must arise. The Universal House of Justice has urged that outstanding pioneer goals to areas where a National Spiritual Assembly is to be established be settled without delay.
Current teaching activity in Iceland has uncovered twenty-seven Bahá’í youth, and as the National Spiritual Assembly of Canada has said, “While this will not help the formation of local spiritual assemblies directly, no doubt the spirit released will have its effect on the whole teaching program in Iceland.” The Pioneer Committee of Canada informs us that Icelanders are rugged individualists and thus pioneers who exhibit knowledge of administrative functions, leadership qualities and also firm determination are needed.
Iceland was originally settled by Norwegians in the Viking Age, and later many settlers came from Ireland and Scotland. The national language is Icelandic which appears to have originated from Old Norse. English and Danish are taught in the schools as secondary languages. Most Icelanders belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the established, state-supported church.
Iceland is a highly developed country culturally; there is virtually no illiteracy; outstanding writers and artists are subsidized by the government; Reykjavik has one university and three junior colleges. Although the course of study at the university is taught in Icelandic, there might be an opportunity for a Bahá’í to pioneer and continue college studies in Iceland.
Fishing is the major economic activity, and we have been informed that there is work available in the fish factories. Other employment seems limited.
So, dear friends, this is the need and opportunity. If you feel your attributes and potential can be utilized in Iceland; if you have the financial resources to pay your way there and maintain yourself while seeking employment, then communicate this to us. We are anxiously awaiting word of resilient friends who will pioneer to this very difficult, but vital post.
‘Pioneering Opportunity in Peru
The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Peru has the following equipment left by a pioneer: stereo recorders, 40 headsets, text books and recorded
lessons. This is enough equipment to set up a language lab for 40 positions, however, it needs to be assembled.
This is an opportunity for someone who has a knowledge of electronics, some teaching experience and who speaks Spanish to pioneer. If you have these assets and would consider taking on this project, contact
International Goals Committee 112 Linden Avenue
Wilmette, Illinois 60091 312-256-4400
Wcmted—Pioneers of French Nationality
Bahá’ís who are French citizens can help win goals of the Nine Year Plan by going as pioneers to areas where people of other backgrounds have difficulty in gaining entry. Two such goals are the French Overseas Territories of New Caledonia and the Marquesas Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. At least one pioneer must go to each of these goals, as soon as possible.
The need is urgent——the rewards great.
For details, write to:
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada 7290 Leslie Street Willowdale, Ontario Canada
In Memoriam
Richard A. Akemann John S. Nez Marion, Indiana Holbrook, Arizona November, 1970 No Date
James Perkins _ Dawson, Georgia November, 1970 Mrs. Ruth Pollard Idlewild, Michigan July 29, 1968 Robert Postell _ Reynolds, Georgia December, 1970
Mrs. Clairnel Anderson Orlando, Florida January 16, 1961 Dr. Emanuel W. Bauman Middletown, New York May 14, 1970 Miss Viola Bower Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania January 25, 1970
Albert Deal Mrs. Gladys Rawlings Eau Clair, Pennsylvania Kennewick, Washington No Date January 3, 1971
Jeffrey Farrell Greenberg Tulsa, Oklahoma January 4, 1971 Charles Haynes Birmingham, Alabama December 26, 1970 John Yellow Hawk Poplar, Montana January 6, 1971 Mrs. Mamie Jones Birmingham, Alabama December 29, 1970 Eugene Keller Haledon, New Jersey January 8, 1971 Miss Josephine Kruka Dayton, Ohio January 5, 1971 J. George Loeding Wilmette, Illinois January 29, 1971 Mrs. Doris M. Lopez San Mateo, California January 19, 1971 Mrs. Annie E. Crathorne Mattoon Toledo, Ohio January 23, 1971 Otto W. Zimmerman Baker, Oregon No Date
Lloyd C. Robinson Chicago, Illinois January 26, 1971 Ja_ck Sachs Miami Beach, Florida July 22, 1970 Mrs. Neenah C. Smith Bryan, Texas January 30, 1971 LeRoy Stines Bermuda January 10, 1971 Mrs. Marion S. Whipp Tucson, Arizona December 19, 1970 Mrs. Ruth E. Williams Oakland, California January 6,1971 Mrs. Minnie Wilson Morton, Illinois January 13, 1971 Mrs. Maud Winters Cleveland, Ohio October 28, 1970 Miss Betty Woodward Decatur, Georgia October 16. 1970
Bahá’í Directory Changes Assembly Secretaries
Northern California Sacramento: Mrs. Elizabeth Rentfrow, 7945 Detroit Blvd., 95832
Central California Dist. #1 San Mateo: Mrs. Mildred Zahl, 826 W. Grant Pl. 94402 Sunnyvale: Mrs. Carol Briber, 1407 Belleville Way, 94087
Southern California Dist. #1 San Fernando: Mrs. Marcia Day, Box 806, 91340 Torrance: Mrs. Naomi L. Rose, 5229 Doris Way, 90505
Southern California Dist. #2 Fullerton: Mrs. Dione Guidici, 513 W. Williamson Ave., 92632
Louisiana Bogalusa: Mr. James E. Taylor, P. O. Box 301, 70427
Minnesota St. Paul: Mrs. Elizabeth Borland, 1491 St. Paul Ave., Apt. #10, 55116
Montana Great Falls: Mrs. Karen R. Sheffels, 1225 Buena, 59401
Nevada " Las Vegas: Mrs. Zona Murdock, 3031 Vegas Dr., 89106
New Jersey Englewood: Mr. George Keith-Beattie, 426 Lydecker St., 07631
New Mexico Alamogordo: Mrs. Claire Segue, 2311 Abbott, 88310
North Carolina Durham: Miss Marian Parmelee, 3600 Tremont Dr., Apt. A-2, 27705 Raleigh: Mrs. Patricia R. Hillow, 1241/2 Hillcrest Rd., 27606
Eastern Washington Yakima: Mrs. Donna Hintze, 305 N. 21st Ave., 98902
State Goals Committee Secretaries
Pennsylvania Mrs. Behle Alley, 208 Fox Lane, Wallingford 19086
Rhode Island Mrs. Mildred Keiser, 50 Nimitz Rd, Rumford 02916
The Continental Fund
The Continental Fund, created by the Guardian in 1954, is supported, in accordance with his appeal, by contributions from individuals and assemblies and is used for the work of the Continental Board of Counsellors and their Auxiliary Board. As with the National Fund, this is deductable for tax purposes. All donations should be sent as follows:
Continental Bahá’í Fund, Edna M. True, Trustee 418 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091
THE CONTINENTAL BOARD or COUNSELLORS FOR THE PROTECTION AND PROPAGATION OF THE Bahá’í FAITH IN NORTH AMERICA
National Bahá’í Fund
"THE YEAR": 1970-1971 3 150,000 125,000 coal’ 100,000 fiofldg, 75,000 50,000 25,000 Sultan Fiscal Year INCOME (Sovereignty) to Date Regular Contributions $ 98,639.04 $1,010,005.79 Special Contributions 5,247.44 109,553.28 Total Contributions $103,886.48 $1,119,559.07 Estates 50.00 51,044.74 Other Income 1,433.88 14,946.37 Total Income $105,370.36 $1,185,550.18
Budget
Calendar of Events
Feasts
April 9——Jala1 (Glory)
April 28—Jarnél (Beauty) May l7— ‘Azamat (Grandeur)
Bahá’í Holy Days
Feast of Riḍván (Declaration of Bahá’u’lláh)
April 21-May 2
Bahá’í Holy Days on Which Work Should be Suspended The first day of Riḍván, April 21 The ninth day of Riḍván, April 29 The twelfth (last) day of Riḍván, May 2 Declaration of the Báb, May 23 Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh, May 29
Local Spiritual Assembly Elections April 21 U.S. National Spiritual Assembly Meetings
April 28 May 14-16
$122,000.00
$1,472,000.00
U.S. National Bahá’í Convention April 29 (evening)——May 2
Chartered ship “New Bahama Star” May 17-28
Caribbean Conference, Kingston, Jamaica, May 21-23
