The American Bahá’í/Volume 24/Issue 13/Text

From Bahaiworks

[Page 1]


The American Baha’i


Volume 24, No.13

  • ...knowledge is a veritable treasure for man. ....—Baha'u'llah

‘Izzat B.E. 150 / September 8, 1993


Soo Fouts, one chapter closed, prepares to open another overseas

By Tom MENNILLO

To Soo Fouts, the death last year of her husband, Leroy, closed a 49-yearlong chapter in the book of her life.

Now, she says, she is ready to “write a few more chapters and make a smashing conclusion.”

For Mrs. Fouts is about to embark on a trip that will see her teach the Faith in South Korea, the land of her parents’ birth, and visit China.

“The most glorious time will come now because it will be entirely different—a different type of service,” she says.

The Jacksonville, Florida, resident is no stranger to service in the Cause of God.

She has been an Auxiliary Board member since 1986. For 10 years before that she was a member of the National Spiritual Assembly, including two years as assistant secretary.

Mrs. Fouts and her husband also settled in a number of homefront pioneering posts, and she has served on such bodies as the National Teaching Committee, the Northeast Oriental Teaching Committee, the Asian-American Teaching Committee, and the first Deep South Teaching Committee.

Now Mrs. Fouts is ready for a new challenge in her life.

“We know when it’s time,” she says, “why Bahd’u’lléh gives us these opportunities.

“We had always wanted to go pioneering—at least, I did. When he (Leroy) died, I knew then he was...telling me to go on,” she says.

Mrs. Fouts thought first of going to Africa. Friends who are pioneering there “kept telling me about Uganda, where the House of Worship is.”

But then she attended a winter school at which some returning visitors to China spoke.

“They mentioned that ‘Abdu’l-Bahé said in a letter that had He been healthy enough He would have gone to Kashgar, China,” she says.

After the talk, Mrs. Fouts cornered the speakers and asked for more information about the quite un-Chinese-sounding locale.

INSIDE

Portrait of three growing communities 2 “Peace Queen’ spreads message of love 10 49-year-old teaches on Reservation 11 Listing of District Convention sites. 13-16 More on Race Unity Day 1993 17 Laws of Aqdas not binding on West 19



See SOO FOUTS page 20





Resolution in House of Representatives urges Iran to ‘emancipate’ its Baha'i community

On July 21, more than 40 members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a resolution urging Iran to “emancipate” the Baha'i community of Iran.

The action in the House followed by about a month the introduction of a similar measure in the Senate condemning Iran's “repressive anti-Bahd'{ policy” as set forth in a confidential Iranian government document disclosed in a recent report to the United Nations Human Rights Commission.

That document, which the Senate resolution labels “a blueprint for the destruction of the Baha'i community,” reveals that “Tran's repressive actions are the result of a deliberate policy designed and approved by the highest officials of the government of Iran.”

In the House, members urged President Clinton to mobilize international efforts to protect the rights of Bahd'fs, pointing to ongoing actions by government officials in Tehran who are digging up graves and removing bodies from the city's Baha'f cemetery to make way for construction of a “cultural center.”

On August 4, the U.S. State Department condemned the “desecration” of Tehran’s Bah4’{ cemetery and urged the Iranian government to “halt the construction work immediately.”

Desecration of the cemetery “is yet another example of abuse of the Iranian Baha4’i religious community by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the Department declared in an official statement.

In early July, U.S. Baha’f spokesmen reported that bulldozers were excavating part of the cemetery and removing the bodies of Baha’ fs in order to build the “Cultural Center of Khavaran.”

According to the latest reports, which the State Department said have been confirmed by independent sources, the foundations of the new building have already been erected on the site of Baha’{ graves. The work is being directed by municipal officials in Tehran.

The American Baha’i community welcomed the U.S. gov— ernment’s strong statement and urged Iranian officials to “put a halt to this unseemly action and to respect the sanctity of the Baha’f burial grounds.”

Reps. John Porter of Illinois and Tom Lantos of California launched the effort in the House of Representatives to support the Baha’is, with strong bipartisan support from leading members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and other congressmen.

In the Senate, 39 legislators led by Christopher Dodd of

See CONGRESS page 27

Mexico responds to U.S. flooding

To the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’t of the United States OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND ALL THOSE WHO HAVELOST LOVED ONES, HOMES AND POSSESSIONS IN THE TERRIBLE FLOODING OF PAST WEEKS. MAY THE LORD GIVE STRENGTH TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM THIS CATASTROPHE. Asamblea Espiritual Nacional de los Bahd’ts de México






‘Fruit oF THE Hoty YEAR’

Baha'i Youth Workshops set Atlanta area a

By Foro Bowers

Atlanta, Georgia, and its suburban areas were the site of an intensive week-long teaching and proclamation campaign spearheaded by 14 Baha'fyouth workshops July 31-August 7 as part of the “Fruit of the Holy Year” project.

The more than 300 young Baha'is, who came from as far away as California and Canada to take partin the effort, fanned out across the greater Atlanta metropolitan area each day to spread the message and teachings of Bahd’u'llah.

These Baha'f youth workshops, who depict the principles of the Faith through music and the performing arts, presented more than 50 public performances and conducted es

blaze

TE




numerous firesides through out the Atlanta area in an al most non-stop teaching camign.


Daniel Patrick Brennan, a physics major at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, signs his declaration card at the Bahd't information booth during the ‘Fruit of the Holy Year’ campaign as Baha'is Jamie and Kalim LeBlanc of Santa Maria, California, look on. (Photo by Joe Ferguson)


By the end of the week at least 75 people had embraced the Cause of Baha'u'lldh while upwards of 50,000 others had become aware of its existence and precepts as a result of their performances.

Workshops involved in Atlanta's Fruit of the Holy Year Project were:

  • The Peacemakers
  • The Candles of the Covenant

¢ The South Carolina Baha'i Youth Workshop

  • The Bahd'f Youth Workshop of the

Central States

  • The “To Move the World” Baha'i

Youth Workshop

  • The Boston Baha'f Youth Workshop
  • The Chicago Baha'i Youth Workshop
  • The Maxwell Baha'f Youth Workshop
  • The Dawn-breakers
  • The Washington Baha'i Youth Workshop
  • The Florida Bahé'f Youth Workshop
  • The Harmony Bah4'f Youth Workshop
  • The Los Angeles Bah4'f Youth Workshop
  • The Atlanta Baha'f Youth Workshop

See ATLANTA page 23 [Page 2]2 = The American BanA'l


‘Success breeds success’ as communities grow in unity, size

By Tom MENNILLO

Success breeds success, as many Baha’{ communities are finding as they throw themselves into teaching the Cause of God.

Not only are these communities increasing in the number of believers. The friends also are becoming more deepened themselves in the process, and are enjoying a growing feeling of love and unity in their community life.

Here are brief profiles of three such communities. Many more will be included in these pages during the Three Year Plan. Towa City, Iowa

There were weeks in which no one showed up for firesides in Iowa City, Iowa.

But the college-town Baha’f community persevered, and has nine declarations since Ridvan to show for the effort.

The community’s commitment to fireside teaching and a determination to rid any division from its midst are credited with the steady growth this year.

Iowa City, home of the University of Towa, always has had a somewhat fluid Baha’{ community. College students, professors and staff come and go.

That sometimes put strains on its unity. With the support of assistants to the Auxiliary Board, though, the community has emerged with a renewed spirit of love.

As this Baha’{ year dawned, two Iowa City families were hosting firesides. When no seekers attended, they deepened and practiced teaching. The firesides focused on race unity, but no population group was particularly targeted in the teaching effort.

The community also staffed an information table this summer at a pedestrian mall in downtown Iowa City.

To top things off, Baha'i youth from around the state, many of whom had received training at Louhelen Baha’ f School, leapt into the teaching. And the Minnesota Baha’{ Youth Workshop performed in the area.

When the dust cleared, five adults, three youth and one child had been enrolled. Many of the declarants are younger people. The community also has reached out to people in recovery and found receptive souls there.

Now the community faces a happy dilemma. It has swelled to about 35 in number and is outgrowing its in-home meeting places.

The answer to that problem probably will be supplied by the new believers, just as they have eagerly joined in the community’s teaching efforts.

With that kind of commitment, the momentum isn’t likely to be lost in lowa

City. San Francisco

Seventy-seven declarations and hundreds of firesides later, the William Sears Teaching Project in San Francisco, California, has entered a new phase.

The project, which began last October, has reached a point at which the teaching methods have been finely honed.

However, the primary effort has been expended by outside teachers under the guidance of the local Spiritual Assembly. Now the task is to continue that mass teaching while getting more of the San Francisco Baha’ { community involved.

To achieve this, the Spiritual Assembly is delegating much of the project administration to five



full-time people whose job it will be to:

+ Activate the individual believers, such as through the formation of teaching institutes.

  • Ensure that consolidation takes root,

through the means of a “buddy system” and using recent declarants as human resources.

+ Find people in the community to fill specific roles and to coordinate some 25 aspects of the project, from race unity work to adult education.

Project administrators will report regularly to the Spiritual Assembly, the Auxiliary Board, the National Teaching Committee and The American Bahd’t.

Consolidation is a particular concern in the case of minorities, some of whom feel they have not been entirely welcomed by all members of the community. The Spiritual Assembly and Counselor William Roberts are involved in solving the problem, and two discussion groups—Pupil in the Eye and the Revolutionaries—are meeting to define the roles various populations can play.

Meanwhile, the teaching project continues to pile up successes.

The main proclamation device is a 6- by 5-foot display that has been carted to about 15 to 20 locations such as street corners and parks. The sites were chosen so as to reach as many different demographic groups as possible.

Obtaining the necessary permits initially appeared to be a roadblock. The city was asking for fees of $30 per location. But when the Baha’fs indicated that they would clean up the surrounding area while teaching, the city waived the fees and issued a blanket permit.

Ateach site, the teaching team takes up its stations. One member staffs the display, while one or two others are nearby praying.



aR



postage paid at Evanston, IL, and additional ISSN Number: 1062-1113. Executive editor:



inthe U.S.A.


The American Baha't is published 19 times a year by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'fs of the United States, 1233 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201. Second class


Associate Editor: Tom Mennillo. The American Bahd't welcomes news, letters and other items of interest from individuals and the various institutions of the Baha’ Faith. Articles should be clear and concise; color or black-and-white glossy photographs should be included whenever possible. Please address all materials and correspondence to The Editor, The American Bahd't, Wilmette, UL 60091. Postmaster: Send address changes to Management Information Systems, Bahd't ity. National Center, 1233 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201. Copy right © 1993 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahi'fs of the United States. World rights reserved. Printed

~~ | Other members put up flyers and still others make direct approaches to passersby. On occasion, music will be played or the dance workshop will perform. Each member takes the role with which he or she feels most comfortable. Some are skittish about direct teaching, so they serve in a support capac People who express an interest in the Faith as a result of the proclamation



held each day at the San Francisco Baha’i Center. Kingstree, South Carolina

In other years, school teacher Heather Lally taught summer classes.

This year, she taught the Baha’{ Faith.

The bounty has been 58 new believers in tiny Kingstree, South Carolina. Nearly all are African-American youth and pre-youth.

Ms. Lally definitely takes a direct approach to teaching: she hops in her car— the only one in the Kingstree Baha’ { community—and drives until she finds a group of children.

She proceeds to teach any who are receptive, and if a child declares his or her faith in Baha’u’llah she obtains the parents’ permission.

Then comes the deepening.

Ms. Lally soon has the new believers memorizing prayers from a 33-cent prayer booklet she sells to the parents. One child, an eight-year-old named Emmanuel,

Members of San Francisco's William Sears Teaching Project display the portable teaching unit that is used to proclaim the Faith on street corners in in parks throughout the city.

memorized five prayers in seven days, she relates proudly.

Several of the boys also have gone on overnight trips organized by Solomon Moore, a college student. There, the learning is interspersed with swimming and other activities.

And support has come from the Louis Gregory Baha’{ Institute, whose youth workshop is helping to organize and train a Kingstree Baha’ Youth Workshop.

[When Ms. Lally was interviewed for this article, she had just driven some of her young charges to Atlanta to see the youth workshops in action in the “Fruit of the Holy Year” teaching project.]

Ms. Lally is hoping she can get more help for her teaching efforts.

A van would help transport the children. Weekend teachers would be nice, too, as would homefront pioneers to help maintain the momentum of growth. She also notes that several of the youth are nonreaders and could use some tutoring.



National Spiritual Assembly's July-August meeting focuses on teaching during rest of Three Year Plan

The primary topic of consultation at the National Spiritual Assembly’s meeting July 30-August 1 was teaching activity during the remaining 33 months of the Three Year Plan.

The National Assembly, aware of the imperative need for large-scale growth in the number of Bahd’fs in this country, continued its regular meetings with the National Teaching Committee, which reported on the Plan’s status. Many signs indicate increased teaching activity in various parts of the country.

On Friday evening, Counselor Wilma Ellis joined the National Assembly for a detailed discussion of teaching plans for the South, where considerable initiative is being shown by a number of local Spiritual Assemblies.

Consultation was centered particularly on the Atlanta metropolitan area, one of the most promising in the country.

The National Assembly and Counselor Ellis shared the feeling that fears of making mistakes in teaching campaigns should not be allowed to paralyze the efforts of the community to expand its numbers.

While the National Assembly was in session, it received encouraging news of the early successes won by the Baha’f


several days of performances and teaching in the city and its surrounding area.

On Saturday, Counselors Ellis, Jac— queline Delahunt, William Roberts and Steven Birkland (newly appointed to the Continental Board of Counselors) met with the National Spiritual Assembly from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Again, teaching was the primary topic of consultation, with special attention being given to the needs of American Indians. The Counselors strongly encouraged the National Assembly to proceed vigorously with its plans and assured it of the full support of their institution.

As communication among institutions is anecessary component of the success of all Baha’i work, the National Assembly and the Counselors discussed the ways in which timely information might be conveyed from the National Assembly and its agencies to the Counselors and their Auxiliary Boards and vice versa.

To create a unified understanding of the tasks before the community, the National Spiritual Assembly voted to produce a brief glossary of terms whose meaning is not always clear even though they are used every day by Baha’ fs. Examples are “mass teaching,” “a large increase in the number

are invited to the firesides youth workshops gathered in Atlanta for See MEETING page 20 anspnaintlieaiienealiasenes ainiailaedieieeanaitereienenaanenaaatan ca


‘Izzat B.£. 150 / Septemser 8, 1993 [Page 3]THe AMERICAN BAHA'T 3

MISSION 19 “a

d.S. Baha’i Community Current Goals and Status - ‘Izzat 150 - September 8, 1993





VaXrPLan

D 1993 - 1996


. Teacuinc | { LSA Goats: Cities oF 50,000 +

64 65 66 67 68 71

126 125 126

TRAVELING TEACHING GOALS

FB 6021 for the 3 Year Plan Needed as of this report [HE Completed as of this report



THE FUND

(As of July 31, 1993) Among the goals for the establishment of 150 new Local Spiritual Assemblies during the Three Year Plan

are cities with populations of 50,000 or more that do not currently have Assemblies. The map above shows the 132 cities of this size which did not have Assemblies before Ridvan. Individuals interested in helping Four Mayor Funps to raise the Baha’i community to Assembly status in one of these areas through traveling teaching or homefront pioneering may contact the National Teaching Committee office at (708) 869-9039 for the name

of a Baha’i contact in that locality. (By 82,932,301







ALABAMA 22. Rosemead ILLINOIS MASSACHUSETTS MISSOURI OHIO TENNESSEE Be Goal for 150 B.E. 1. Dothan 23. South Gate 40. Cicero 55. Brockton 79. Florissant 98. Akron 117.Clarksville 24. S. San Francisco 41. Des Plaines 56. Chicopee 80. St. Charles 99. Canton [HB contributions to Date ARKANSAS 25. Visalia 42. OakLawn _57. Fall River 81. St. Joseph 100. Elyria x 2. Fort Smith 26. West Covina oe Hever 101. Hamilton ane ts 3. Pine Bluff PNDIAN AS titeo stan NEWJERSEY _102.Lakewood 119. Bayan CALIFORNIA.” 27. Arvada 44, Evansville §)° atte $3, Condon ioeeae ieothin NatIonat Funp 4. Baldwin Park 28. Greeley 45. Hammond are: 84. Clifton 105. Springfield eee 5. Bellflower 29. Lafeyette MICHIGAN 85. East Orange 106. Warren 123. Midland 6. Carson 30. Thorton IOWA 63. Battle Creek 86. Elizabeth 107. Youngstown a INTERNATIONAL FUND © 7. Cerritos 46. Council Bluffs 64. Dearbom Heights 87, Newark 8. Chino CONNECTICUT KANSAS fo Rivonia 88. Paterson OKLAHOMA vee SETS 9. Chualar 31. Bristol 47. Olathe oor Ronee 89. Union City 108. Lawton ee 10. Compton 32. Danbu te pra eecetue 90. Vineland 109.Midwest City 125.Provo ign I. Daly City 33. Norwalk KENTUCKYs. Cy SOLO : ( * 126.W. Valley City 12. El Monte 34, Waterbury 48. Owensboro 79, SL Clee Shores NEW YORK PENNSYLVANIA 13. Fontana 35. West Haven Qi ctaNa 71. Sterling Heights 91. Binghamton 110. Altoona VIRGINIA’ Arc Projects Funp 14, Hawthone anes, 2 ar 92. New Rochelle 111.Erie 127.Chesapeake 15. Huntington Pk FLORIDA eee are Ss) Waren, 93. Niagara Falls 112.Reading 128. Danville 16. Lodi 36. Boca Raton teres 74, Westland 94. Troy 113.Scranton 129.Lynchburg r 17. Lynwood 37. Daytona Beach a rae 75. Wyoming 95. Utica 18. Montebello 38. Hialeah 53. aMeaGe MINNESOTA RHODEISLAND — WISCONSIN 19. Monterey Pk 76. Bloomington N. CAROLINA 114.Cranston 130. Kenosha 20. National City | GEORGIA MARYLAND 77. Brooklyn Park 96. Fayetteville 115.E. Providence 131.La Crosse y! CONTINENTAL FuND 21. Pico Rivera 39. Columbus 54. Columbia 78. Burnsville 97. Gastonia 116. Pawtucket 132.Racine J Bi 530,000



(By 522,455 5 s ' } i + Interested in helping to fulfill our goal of 3,000 Ms a ‘TOTAL ENROLLMENTS traveling teachers or 500 homefront pioneers?

Contact: HB) From Nat’ Baha’ Fund Mead Simon, National Traveling Teaching/ zl epee Polar Homefront Pioneering Coordinator Bah&’{ National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091 (708) 869-9039

HBB Total Contributions







wy,


‘Izzat B.£. 150 / SeptemsBer 8, 1993 [Page 4]4 The American BanA'l


More ongoing overseas teaching projects for summer '93

Your support is urgently needed for the following short-term and long-term international teaching projects:

Ongoing traveling teaching opportunities during the next Bahd't year

AFRIC. Botswana, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Niger, Senegal, South Africa, Transkei, Uganda, West Africa (for Benin, Céte D'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo), Zambia, Zimbabwe.

ASIA: Bangladesh, India, Korea, Ma— cau, Malaysia, Sri Lank:

AUSTRALASIA: Cook Islands, Eastern Caroline Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

CARIBBEAN: Bahamas, Barbados, East Leeward Islands, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Ri t. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trini ind Tobago, West Leeward Islands.

EASTERN EUROPE: Albania, Baltic States (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia), Croatia, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Yugoslavia.

LATIN AMERICA: Bo! Brazil, Chile, Colombia Guyana, Mexico.





a, Belize, Costa Rica,




UPCOMING Baha'i Youth Service Corps/Pioneering Institutes:

January 11-18, Bosch Baha’{ School, Santa Cruz, California.

If you are interested in pioneering, please contact the Office of Pioneering, Baha’{ National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091. Telephone 708869-9039 or fax 708-869-0247 for more information.




NORTH AMERICA: Alaska

WESTERN EUROPE: Canary Islands, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland.

Special international traveling teaching projects

BOLIVIA: “A.Q. Project” in Santa Cruz, 6, initial goal of e: hing permanent tea teams operating in the area. Some Spanish



Faizi Teaching eginning August



needed.

FRANCE: Conferences, meeting members of local organizations, teaching, proclamation; started mid-July.

HUNGARY: All Baha’is of Hungarian origin urgently needed in the Three Year Plan teaching work, starting immediately

ICELAND: Reforestation work on Baha’ endowment land, teaching activities; June-September.

MACAU: Chinese speakers needed for i ion of campaign to “carry the heal



ing message of Baha’ u’ Il4h to the generality of mankind”; October 20, 1993-January 23, 1994.

TURKEY: “Jinab-i-Munib” Teaching and Consolidation Project, July 15-October 15. Short pilgrimage to the House of Bah@’u'llah in Edirne, teacher training course, teaching & consolidation work.

For more information, please contact the Office of Pioneering, Baha’{ National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091. Telephone 708-869-9039; Fax 708-869-0247.




USIA Speakers’ Program sends U.S. experts abroad

Excerpted from “International Employment Hotline,” July 1993.

The United States Information Agency (USIA) offers an opportunity for shortterm employment overseas through its Speakers’ Program. Participants in the program have the chance to lecture and meet with foreign groups and professional counterparts interested in their specialties.


Generally speaking, speakers chos the program are senior-level speci s well-qualified in one of the following areas: economics, international affairs, democracy, or rule of law. To be considered, you must be an expert in your field, with enough training and experience to discuss it from both theoretical and practical purposes.

Foracomplete copy of the article, please contact the Office of Pioneering at the Bah4’{ National Center, Wilmette IL 60091. Telephone 708-869-9039; fax 708869-0247, attn: Office of Pioneering.




Last November, the Bahd't Youth Committee of Laguna Niguel, California, guided by the Spiritual Assembly, sponsored a race unity conference that was attended by more than 30 people including eight seekers. Invitations were sent with copies of the National Spiritual Assembly's open letter to then-President Bush to all churches, synagogues in the community as well as to its seven city council members. Included in the program were prayers, talks, music and a video presentation. Pictured (left to right) are the youth who helped plan the program: Shadi Alai, Kamil Erfanian,


Samira Sanai, Mitra Sanai, Amelia Toosky, Joe Appolito and Cyrus Toosky.


At Florida's Southern Flame Baha'i School

More than 500 tread ‘Footsteps to Glory’

More than 500 people, some from as far away. as Texas and New Jersey, attended the Southern Flame Baha'i School June 30-July 5 at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne.

This year's school, whose theme was “Footsteps to Glory: Obedience to the

Laws of Baha'u'llah,” was arecord-breaker in terms of the number and diversity of students, funds raised, volunteers for traveling teaching, and new declarants (seven).

Adult course work was focused on spiritual and practical ways to meet the challenges of the Three Year Plan. Partici


pants were guided in their discussions by Jack McCants, a member of the National Spiritual Assembly; Auxiliary Board members Tahereh Ahdieh and Elizabeth Martin; and Paul Lample, a member of the National Teaching Committee.

Among those speaking to the more than 100 youth, whose courses and workshops were related to the performing arts, were Manuel Marciel and Robert Harris.

Programs for children and junior youth were centered on study of theKitdb-i-Agqdas and the Laws of God.

Music was performed by Tom Price and the Tennessee Baha'f Choir, j artist Fred Johnson, Nargas Fani, members of the newly formed Florida Baha'i Gospel Choir, and Van Gilmer and members of the World Congress Baha'f Gospel Choir.

The spirit was so high that the World Congress Choir created a new song, “Press on to Meet the Dawn,” in honor of the Ridvdn message from the Universal House of Justice.





Fifty-two Baha'fs volunteered to make traveling teach



Melbourne, Florida.

The World Congress Bahd't Gospel Choir efits at the Southern Flame Bahd't School in

ing trips, and $27,000 was raised for the Funds.


Successful Holy Year teaching project continues in 40 European countries

More than one hundred young Baha'is, including a significant number from the United States, traveled throughout Europe in 14 groups last year to bring the healing Message of Bah4’u’llah to nearly 40 countries.

As a result of the success of the “Routes Project,” the European Baha’i Youth Council will continue the strategy during the Three Year Plan. The first phase of the project was launched this month and will end in August 1994,

The Council notes that “the American and Canadian Baha’f youth have always participated with great devotion and endeavor in the teaching activities in Europe, and many of the successes of las year’s Routes Project are due to their selfless response to the call...to participate in this unique venture.”

If you would like to go, please contact the Office of Pioneering at the Baha’{ National Center immediately for more information.

Rights removed Atits June meeting, the National Spiritual Assembly removed the aumiatstrative rights of of King County NE, Washington. Mr. has been traveling across the United States, and the friends are cautioned not to provide him with hospitality or engage in any financial or business dealings with him.










‘Izzat Be. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993 [Page 5]THe American BaHA'T 5


It has been 10 years since the Universal House of Justice issued its message concerning social and economic development. Have we in the United States done enough in the ensuing decade?

Some of the friends would say “no,” out of frustration or guilt over what they see as a lack of tangible progress in applying material salve to society’s wounds.

But the Universal House of Justice, in a letter dated November 21, 1989, noted that “emphasis on the process of attracting funds could detract from the critical process of community-building, which is a central purpose of development.”

The Supreme Body further urged us to

Tue Funps

Development report card: how are we doing?

Project in the Denver, Colorado, area (The American Bahd’t, August 1, p. 11).

A third example is one you might not have thought of in terms of social and economic development: the development strategy of the National Spiritual As— sembly's Office of the Treasurer.

This strategy has expanded the ability of the National Spiritual Assembly to discharge its divinely ordained mis and, by setting high expectations, called local Spiritual Assemblies to new levels of action, thus building a stronger community over-all.

In 1988, the national Treasurer instituted the Honor Roll. This program has





mented. This program also is a vehicle for greater maturity, as local Assemblies incorporate the goal-setting process into their own planning and the Office of the Treasurer develops better tools for managing this enormous process.

The goal program contributed to an immediate increase in giving. Just as important is the essential information the program provides to the National Assembly and the Counselors about the maturity of local bodies, as reflected in their patterns of giving.

Both the Local Assembly Goal Program and the Honor Roll have been widely imitated throughout the Baha’f world.

At the same time these programs have been operating, important efforts have been made to improve the National Assembly’s financial information and control.

Between 1990 and 1991, for example, the Assembly’s average cash on hand dropped 66 percent, but interest earnings rose nearly 300 percent—testimony to the more effective use of cash reserves and, hence, the greater strength of the Baha’ National Fund.

Between 1991 and 1992, other essential components were added to this ongoing developmental process at the national

See DEVELOPMENT page 11

focus on “the true criteria for measuring suc greater unity in the community, increased reliance upon community consultation, and enhanced ability to apply the spiritual Teachings of Baha’u’ll4h to the problems of society.”

In that light, Baha’f individuals and communities throughout the United States are performing social and economic development work that will generate a lasting impact within and outside our Faith.

increasingly been understood and accepted by the friends, and their response to it provides a significant measure of the maturity of local Assemblies, one of the primary objectives of the Six Year Plan. At present, more




A prime example is the heroic effort to than 900 Assemblies apply the healing Message of Baha’u'lléh_ and groups are recto Ameri “most challenging issue,” ognizedonthe Honor race unity. The August 20 issue of The Rollfortheircareand American Bahd’f(pp.9-12) provided much regularity of giving evidence of the bounty such projects are tothe Baha’{National producing, and you'll see more such re- Fund.

In 1989, the Local Assembly Goal Program was imple ports in this issue (p. 17). Another example is successful outreach programs such as the Dorothy Baker

Area Treasury Seminars conclude successful, informative first round

On a scale of one to five, the friends rated the first round of Area Treasury Seminars a solid four.

Between February and July, more than 40 of these meetings were held all across the lower 48 states. Each meeting had representation of between five and 15 area local Assemblies, and was characterized by thought-provoking discussion and consultation.

Evaluation forms received from attendees indicated that the sections on Fund Development and the new materials prepared for these meetings were the best received sections of the seminars, while the presenters themselves got high marks for their ability to make the sessions interesting and challenging.

“These seminars represented a new departure for our Office,” said William Allmart, assistant treasurer and development coordinator for the Office of the Treasurer. “The purpose was to begin redefining the role of the local treasurer, moving away from the traditional functions of accounting and reporting, and toward a broader role for the treasury in assisting the local assembly to spark more active commitment by the local community to all aspects of the work.

“We can’t just talk about money in isolation from issues of the Covenant, spiritual transformation and community growth, and expect the friends to respond generously,” he said. “Once hearts are firmly cemented to the Cause, though, the money will come.”

The evaluations and comments of seminar attendees will play an important role for the second round of seminars; indeed, the tentative agenda for that series was the result of the friends’ suggestions in early seminar gatherings.

Presently under study by the National Teaching Committee and the Office of the Treasurer, the second round is expected to focus on the Assembly as manager of human and financial resources.

“One aspect of the first round that people responded to most favorably was the inclusion of some of the current literature on fund development,” Allmart emphasized. “We expect the second round to continue this, looking at some of the best thinking on organizational development and management, socially responsible investing, non-profit management and community building, and corroborating this body of knowledge with Baha’f teachings on all these subjects.”

The projected implementation date for the second round is November.





ear

OW kee Cos | ae

From S

Vig

ae ue ee ie ‘


166 4o9

aha?

Lv Sanne

Ww The oe

to The are,

Mone

hana



Modest Fund progress, but giving down from last year

Figures recently released for the period ending June 30 reflect a decrease of 23 percent in giving to the four major funds when compared to June 1992.

Contributions of $1,458,414 to Baha’f National Fund were off 27 percent from the previous year, while offerings for the Baha’i International Fund and the Arc Projects Fund were up 5 and 10 percent, respectively, to a total of $245,912.

Unusually large estate bequests totaling $523,869 boosted overall Fund revenues to

$2,293,775, roughly equal to last year’s overall level.

The good news is that these figures represent an acceleration in giving from the first month of the fiscal year, which ended with contributions to the National Fund some 44 percent lower than the previous year.

The Office of the Treasurer credited this improving pace to the response of the friends to the launching of the Three-Year Plan and the series of Town Meetings that began in June.




‘Izzat B.£. 150 / September 8, 1993 [Page 6]‘6 The American Baha’i

We Have Come

‘To Sing “Praises

The Baha’i Gospel Singers Present

We Have Come to Sing Praises

Compact Disc $16 / Cassette $10°°

A new recording of the exciting African-American Baha'i Gospel Singers, who delighted audiences at the Second Baha’f World Congress in New York City. Ten original Baha’f songs, including In This Day Bahd’u'llah and We have Come to Sing Praises. Relive the spirit of the World Congress. Order now.

45 minutes

Produced by Jack Lenz and Tom Price


- gp“ REFER Programs

Central Figures Trilogy—$99°> i CH ; Compilation of Compilations—$60",”



<i Casseee— al

New By

Vivir! by Paul and Lourdes Gonzalez The

Kitab-i-Aqdas

A recording of songs, in Spanish, consisting of quotations from the Baha’ writings. Includes




song lyrics, English translations, and a summary of the history and principles of the Faith. Este

en la ensefianz;


tte esta diseftado para ser u




a. Contiene alguntas canciones nuevas y otras concidas y queridas en toda América Latina. Alguntos titulos: Dos Alas Somos, El es El Rey de los Reyes, Recuerdos

Ensefiar es Aprender, Sol de la Mafiana.

40 minutes / Susquehanna Baha'i Institute / CS $8”°


Do You Want to Learn Persian?







ckorders fo the following — editions

An Introduction to Persian

by Wheeler M. Thackston

SC $25.00

An Introduction to Persian is intended to serve as an elementary introduction to modern Persian. Each lesson includes specific exercises and drills for the major grammatical and syntactical points introduced therein. Vocabulary lists are included at the end of each lesson. Wheeler M. Thackson is Professor of the Pra of Persian and other Near East Languages at Harvard University.

6" x 9", 287pp., contents, preface, introduction, index Iranbooks, Inc.

Pocket Size $3.00 (net) Hardcover (Australia) $12.50 Softcover (Australia) $5.25






Order now through the Baha’ Distribution Service ¢ 1-800-999-9019

‘Izzat B.E. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993


[Page 7]The American Baha’i 7


cA The Gardeners of GodV The

Gardeners @

An Encounter with Five Million Baha'is by Colette Gouvion & Philippe Jouvion SC $12.95 For the first time, two highly respected journalists from Paris have written a book on the Ba Faith.

The Gardeners of God offers readers a chance to meet the Baha’t questions as: What do they believe? How do they live?



and to hear how they answer such probing

What are their hopes and their visions of the future? These are some of the questions that the authors set out to answer.

5-1/2" x 8-7/8", 223pp., contents, references, selected bibliography, index Oneworld Publications

Mountain of the Lord

compiled by the Universal House of Justice

SC $2.95

A generously illustrated full-color booklet bringing together Baha’ writings and statements made by the Universal House of Justice about the great undertaking facing the present-day followers of Baha’u’llih—the comple excerpts from the


tion of the buildings on the Arc and of the terraces on the slopes of Mount Carmel. 8-1/4" x 5-13/16", 16pp. Baha'i Publishing Trust - UK



ha’i Newsreel Vol. 4, No. 1 The Holy Year in Review 149-150 B.E. by Baha'i Media Services VI $16.95

inves BAHA’T




A special Holy Year edition including: the Centenary of Newsreel the Ascension of Baha’ ; the Second Baha’i World i 7 4

s s § ; q Tan Congress; Holy Year activities in Russia, Alba ; pCR Cre


Ireland, Germany, Sao Tome, Papua New Guinea, Italy, Canada, Guyana, Brazil, Zaire, Turkey, Bulgaria, Czecho




Year, including the publication of The Kitdb-i-Aqdas and


Ministry of the Custodians. 30 minutes U.S. Baha'i Media Services

A Meeting with Shoghi Effendi

by Marcus Bach SC $6.95 Dr. Marcus Bach set out to identify and interview the five

Ruri

& i BiG PTT) copie of his time whom he felt best exemplified the teachings of Jesus Christ in their lives. He traveled 40,000 miles

fi in pursuit of this aim, interviewing Helen Keller, Pope Pius

XII, Albert Schweitzer, Therese Neumann, and Shoghi

Effendi.

5-1/8" x 7-3/4", 47pp., foreword, about the author,

notes, selected bibliography

Oneworld Publications



WRITTEN BY Bahiyyih Nakhjavani DIRECTED BY Martine Caillard PRODUCED BY Fourth Epoch Productions

eS The SECRET of Our CENTURY


The Secret of Our Century /

A challenging new video that sets Baha’u’llah’s life and teachings against the backdrop of the transformation in humanity’s fortunes during the twentieth century.

WH Part 1 concentrates on the life of Baha’u’lléh from 1852—when he was first banished from His native Persia—to His Ascension in 1892

Part 2 profiles the present-day Baha’{ community, attempting to put Baha’u’ll4h’s teachings into practice all over the world.




Together Forever A Handbook for Creating a Successful Marriage by Professor Khalil A. Khavari, PhD, and Sue Williston Khavari, MA SC $14.95 Following the success of their popular book on family dynamics, the Khavaris are back with a practical and inspiring look at marriage. Ranging from basics such as partner selection to potential problem areas such as equality, finances, and communication, this book is designed to help couples avoid the common pitfalls that can threaten even the most secure relationship.

Divorce-proof your marriage with this positive and down-to-earth handbook, and make it



a fulfilling, nurturing, lifelong partnership. 5-3/8" x 8-1/2", 243pp., contents, index Oneworld Publications




Lae

Daytime TELEPHONE (

Payment METHOD —Casu T








ITEM _ QUANTITY cost | ves fl anna i TOTAL For ORDERS suirrep OuTsiDE THE U.S., PLEASE ADD 15% (min. $3.00)





I alah a





—CHeck [ |



if [ | ] Expiration DATE


—Cuarce (Visa, Master, AMEX)

Baha'i Distribution Service + 5397 Wilbanks Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37343 + 1-800-999-9019 + Fax 1-615-843-0836


‘Izzat B.£. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993 [Page 8]8 Tne American BanA’t



CLASSIFIEDS

Classified notices in The American Bahd'{ are published free of charge as a service to the Bahd't community. Because of this, notices are limited to items relating to the Faith; no personal or commercial ads can be accepted for publication. The opportunities referred to have not been approved by the National Spiritual Assembly; the friends should exercise their own judgment and care in responding to them.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

THE GREEN ACREBahi' School is seeking a program coordinator. This is a full-time, year-round position primarily responsible for planning and coordinating educational programs and activities at Green Acre. Qualifications include an in-depth knowledge of the Bahd'f writings and Administrative Order; experience in planning and coordinating instructional services; ability to communicate effectively to large groups and to interact with a wide range of people; proven success in organizing and coordinating multiple tasks over an extended period of time. The position requires a personable, creative, highly motivated person who is a strong self-starter; experience in teaching or direct involvement with Bah4'f educational programs for adults, youth and children is highly desirable. Please send letter of introduction and résumé to the Office of Human Resources, Bahd'f National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091.

THE NATIONAL Spiritual Assembly is seeking a general manager for the Baha'f Publishing Trust. This position requires a strong general manager capable of managing large numbers of people, preparing and managing significant budgets, developing plans and strategies for producing desired results. Publishing experience a plus. Please send résumé to the Bah4'f National Center, Department of Human Resources, Wilmette, IL 60091.

THE BOSCH Bahd'f School wishes to extend its Youth Service Corps program to include three-month, six-month and one-year terms. If you would be interested in an opportunity to serve the Faith in this capacity, please phone the Bosch school, 408-423-3387, fax 408-423-7564, or write to 500 Comstock Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. These positions are for 40-hour weeks as volunteers in the many areas of service required at a permanent school. A small stipend for food is provided if needed. Past experience has shown that a car is helpful due to the school's remoteness from town. This is a truly unique opportunity not only to be of service but also to develop and grow within a Bahd'f family setting.

PIONEERING: HOMEFRONT

RUSHVILLE, Illinois, a lovely, friendly and quiet small town (pop. 3,500) has only two Bahd'fs living there who would like to invite others to relocate. Good schools; Westem Illinois University is only 25 minutes away. Rushville is a great location for doctors, dentists, chiropractors, contractors, retired persons, artists, writers, dress shop owners, or those willing to commute a short way to work in nearby cities. For information, phone Richard or Sara Hatch, 217-322-4540.

THE BAHA'f community of Cumberland, Maryland (15 minutes from Frostburg University) needs two more Bahd'fs to achieve Assembly status. Scenic western Maryland is a lovely place to live and work. An opening exists for a skilled carpet installer. For more information, please phone 800-356-6748.

COME TO THE VALLEY that has everything: a great multicultural mix, near-perfect climate at high altitude, near a university, colleges, major hospitals and research labs.














Opportunity to teach the Faith to about 60,000 people. You are needed to help strengthen this small but determined Bahd'f community bordering Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the Native American Isleta Pueblo. Our goal: two. pioneer-oriented families and/or individuals before Ridvan. For information, write to the Spiritual Assembly of Pajarito,

Albuquerque, NM 87121, or phone 505-873-4768.

THE SPIRITUAL Assembly of Stanford, California, encourages all Stanford University alumni and former residents of the Stanford Bah4'f community to contact the Assembly to take part in the accelerating teaching efforts at Stanford and to be notified of upcoming special events. Please write to the Spiritual Assembly of Stanford, P.O. Box 9843, Stanford, CA 94309, or phone Hamid Samandari, 415327-6758.

THE SPIRITUAL Assembly of Brookfield, Wisconsin, invites you to consider relocating to that area to help strengthen its community of nine adults. For more information about the locality, please write to the Bahd'fs of Brookfield,

Brookfield, WI 53005, or phone 414-7867173.

CLAYTON, California, a rural community close to city life and employment in nearby Concord and Walnut Creek, is a quiet town of 6,000 with four active adult Bahd'fs and three active youth. The Bahd'f Center in San Francisco is only an hour away and accessible by BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit). The Bosch Baha'f School is a 45-minute drive from Clayton, and Danville (site of the Mt. Diablo Bahd'f School) is half an hour away. Clayton has a good elementary school, and a new junior high school is to open for the 1993-94 school year. High school students would go to Concord, where a new four-year university has recently been completed. If you are planning to move, why not consider helping to build an Assembly in this lovely spot. For information, phone the Assembly secretary, Guity Kiani, 510-672-1095. One member of the Bahd'f community is a real estate broker and can help with relocation.

BAHA'{ COLLEGE prospects: consider Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota, for furthering your studies. BHSU offers bachelor's degrees in 57 major fields and pre-professional programs including outdoor education and Indian studies, and accepts students from high school graduates to grandparents. The local Bah4'f community is fired up to spread the Faith in the beautiful Black Hills area. For a catalog and information about the area, please write to Joseph Howell, Spearfish, SD 57783, or phone 605-642-4391.

ACTIVE TEACHING project (TaylorRubino) sponsored by a strong Assembly in western Michigan needs a self-sustaining homefront pioneer couple as soon as possible. Excellent opportunity for an interracial family or returning pioneers from overseas to live in a receptive, integrated rural community. There are four new Bah4'fs and 20 seekers who are studying the Faith regularly through a systematic home-study course. We also offer weekly Baha'f classes to about 25 non-Baha'f children and have an exciting Three Year Plan for the project. Help us keep the momentum going! Traveling teachers are also welcome. Contact the Spiritual Assembly of White River Township, c/o June Martinez,

Montague, MI 49437 (phone 616-894-6485).

THE SPIRITUAL Assembly of Buena Park, California, is in jeopardy and desperately needs homefront pioneers to help maintain its status at Ridvan 1994. Seeking those who are active illing to support the community. Buena northern Orange County, is a clean and desirable place to live; only 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles with two major freeways running through the city. Cypress College, Cal State-Fullerton and Cal State-Long Beach are only minutes away. The Buena Park Assembly is quite active, has held many successful teaching and fund-raising events, and is a regular contributor to the Baha'{ Funds. Its loss would be greatly felt in the city and district. For information about how you can






help, please phone Mr. and Mrs. Riazati, 714994-3131; Mr. and Mrs. Meshkin, 714-5227978; or Mr. and Mrs. Ghalili, 714-522-6641. FORT MYERS, Florida, the City of Palms (pop. 45,000), once the home of Thomas Edison, and one of the fastest-growing areas of southwestern Florida, welcomes all interested Bahd'fs who would like to relocate there and help re-establish an Assembly in the city. Please contact Bea Meese, Fort Myers, FL 33901, or phone 813-3344377.

ale) aiatciiy








EMPLOYMENT opportunities overseas: AFRICA—Mozambique: health education specialist. Zambia: edible oils project coordinator. AMERICAS—Bolivia: deputy field office director for management of “Save the Children” programs. Honduras: retired person or couple to serve as director(s) of the Ahmadiyyeh Institute. Turks & Caicos: retired general practitioner to help in medical clinic; handyman and light engine mechanic for Honda shop. For more information on any of the above, please contact the Office of Pioneering at the Baha’{ National Center, Wilmette IL 60091; telephone 708-869-9039 or fax 708-869-0247, Attn: Office of Pioneering.

ARCHIVES

THE NATIONAL Baha’ Archives is seeking, at the request of the Universal House of Justice, original letters written on behalf of the Guardian to the following individuals: Charles E. Raymond, H.E. Raymond, Alma Reed, Anna Reed, George W. and Blanche Reed, Katherine Reilly, Anna Reinke (died Austin, TX, 1971), Albert Reissner, Martha Reiter, Olive M. Releford, and Alfred Reynaud (died Kenosha, WI, 1961). Anyone knowing family members or relatives who might have these letters from the Guardian is asked to contact the National Bahd'f Archives, Baha'f National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091, or to phone 708-869-9039.

THE NATIONAL Bahd'{ Archives is seeking copies of the following books by Baha'u'llah in good or excellent condition: Epistle to the Son of the Wolf (cloth: 1971), Gleanings (cloth: 1939, 1949, 1952), The Hidden Words (cloth: 1943, 1948, 1952). Anyone having copies they could donate is asked to send them to the National Baha'f Archives, Baha'f National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091.

WANTED

I WOULD LIKE to establish contact with social workers or others who are involved in counseling victims of domestic violence. The se is to answer this question: What cons can the Baha’ Faith make in finding a solution to this problem? Please contact Oscar Arrambide, P.O. Box 3579, Anthony, TX 79821, or phone 915-886-2726.

NEEDED: information about new approaches to the treatment of depression/schizophrenia from a Baha’f nutritional point of view, geared specifically for presentation to doctors/nu: Am doing volunteer work and greatly need your input. The information will be presented at VA hospitals throughout the greater Boston area. Please contact Jerry Vinal, P.O. Box 108, Whitman, MA 02382.

WANTED: Baha’ interstate truckers and RV owners interested in joining a network that has been formed to address your specific needs for Bahd'f fellowship and teaching while “on the road.” Please contact Susan Strong,

Birmingham, AL 35214, or phone 205-674-5347 (evenings).

STAMP COLLECTORS: [ am looking for the following Baha'’{ postage stamps and covers—(1) Sri Lanka, “World Reli; Day,” 1985, Jan. 20, Scott A287; (2) India, “New Delhi 60th Anniversary” (shows Temple), 1991, Scott 1364a; (3) Panama, “Freedom of Worship” (shows Temple), 1983, Oct. 21, Scott A209; (4) Panama, commemorative

















cover, “Conmemoracién de la Fe Bahd'f en 1992”; (5) Brazil, commemorative cover, “Centenary of the Ascension of Bahd'u'll4h.” Also interested in keeping in touch with Baha'fs who collect stamps. William Collins,

Alexandria, VA 22306 (telephone 703-765-9115; e-mail 4705541 @mcimail.com).

BAHA'f woman would like to correspond with other Bahd'fs about the book The Seven Mysteries of Life, by Guy Murchie. Write to

West Newburg, MA 01985.

THE BAHA'{ Publishing Trust is secking a copy of a record album, “Angels of Fire and Snow,” featuring Joany Lincoln. It was published in the late 1960s or early 1970s. If you have a copy and would be willing to donate it to the Baha'f Publishing Trust, please contact Dr. Betty J. Fisher, Bahé'f Publishing Trust, 415 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (phone 708-251-1854; fax 708-251-3652). If you have a copy of the album but are not willing to part with it, we would appreciate your sending us information about what is printed on the album's label.

WANTED: information about the availability of books (or articles) about Queen Marie of Romania. I would like to know about the titles of books, publishers, present owner(s), and whether or not the book(s) are for sale or in print. My ancestors taught music at the Royal Court in Romania, and may have heard about the Faith. Please send information to Paul Hippmann,

Decatur, GA 30030.

THEATRICAL and musical talent is needed for “Out of This Darkness,” a fulllength Bahd'{ multi-media musical drama about racism, obedience, sacrifice and unity using music, drama, dance and photography to teach the Cause and stir the hearts. The play is part of a teaching campaign sponsored by the Spiritual Assembly of Fairfax County South, Virginia. Needed are production staff, cast, technical crew, choristers for an 80-voice choir, and instrumentalists for a 19-piece theatre orchestra. Production is scheduled for November 12-14 in northern Virginia (Washington, D.C., area); many performances are likely in the mid-Atlantic region. Must be dedicated to teaching the Faith and willing to commit and sacrifice. Call or write by SEPTEMBER/ASAP. Auditions/selections in mid-September. Dancing/acting: Jen Hampton, 410730-4216 or Rob Head, 301-570-8797; production/choir/orchestra: Tressa or Steve Reisetter, 703-425-8863, or write to “Out of This Darkness,” c/o Reisetters,

Burke, VA 22015.

MISCELLANEOUS

A SUPPORT NETWORK is being formed for Baha'is who have survived sexual abuse. Please write to P.O. Box 733, Ontario, CA 91762, or phone 909-467-9917.

THE NATIONAL Spiritual Assembly of France is conducting a contest among architects for a monument to Thomas Breakwell, whom the Guardian called “the first British Bahd'f.” The cenotaph is to be unveiled June 11, 1994, the anniversary of Mr. Breakwell's death (he died of tuberculosis in 1902, a year after embracing the Faith). To take part in the contest, one should start a file with the secretariat of the Bahd'f Association of Architecture and Urbanization: 4/86 avenue Hoche, 86000 Poitiers, France. (Price of the file: 50 French francs payable by check to the Association.) Applications should be sent by September 30 to the National Spiritual Assembly of France, Thomas Breakwell Project,

75 116 Paris, France.

ITEMS AVAILABL

AVAILABLE from the Spiritual Assembly of Wilton Manors, Florida, for the cost of shipping: 3/4-inch video tapes of a 13-part television series, “The New World,” produced in 1973 by Robert Quigley for the National Spiritual Assembly of Hawaii, hosted by the Hand of the Cause of God William Sears with music composed and arranged by Russ Garcia. Potentially a powerful teaching tool. If interested, phone Heidi Melius, 305-565-9143.












‘Izzat B.£. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993 [Page 9]Tue American BaHA'l 9



The following are highlights from cables, telexes, faxes and e-mail messages to the Bahd't World Center from National Conventions in many parts of the world.

Angola: “In a spirit of love and great unity the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Angola was elected. Two homefront pioneers and six traveling teachers arose for the launching of the Three Year Plan.”

Argentina: “Vivified by the mysterious heavenly forces liberated by the Holy Year, and rejoicing in the publication of the English version of the Most Holy Book, the Baha'f community...has centered its efforts on the accomplishment of the Three Year Plan goals.”


Azerbaijan: “One hundred and fifty friends and visitors gathered 2nd Convention. ...All hearts rejoiced welcome historic visit beloved Hand of the Cause of God Amatu'l-Bahé Réhfyyih Khanum. ...”



Baltic States: “Believers from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are now gathered. ..We are endeavoring to understand the privileged but awesome time in which we are now living, and the responsibilities we have as the world is reeling from its spiritual illness.”




Bangladesh: “...Convention being held outside capital city for the first time. ... The Most Holy Book presented to the Baha'f community.


Bermuda: “The delegates were moved to tears by assurances of the protection of Bah@'u'lléh as conveyed in the Ridv4n message. ...We feel honor bound to respond to your appeal for immediate redoubled and sustained action on all aspects of the Plan, whatever the sacrifice.”

Brazil: “The goal of massive expansion of the Faith in Brazil was the object of extensive consultation, with practical suggestions for the NSA, and the delegates promising to take an active part in the teaching work.”

Bulgaria: “It became evident that there are many victories yet to be won, not only through spiritual principles, but also through a systematic analysis of the challenges facing the community and implementation of well-thought-out plans.”

Chile: “With hearts aflame and overjoyed, the delegates have received the wise words from the Universal House of Justice in their Ridvin message, which has given rise to a spirit of dedication and participation in order to achieve the pro posed goals.”

Ciskei: “...our small but unified delegation, inspired by the power of the Ridvan message...held passionate consultation, particularly [on] the call for a ‘massive expansion of the Bahd'f community’ as the means of assuring the proper development of our blessed institutions—the last


hope for a desperate humanity.”

Colombia: “Withelevated spirit of union and consultation, the advances of our beloved Cause in the country were shared and the new Three Year Plan was launched with much enthusiasm and expectation, which includes the establishment of the first two Baha'f primary schools in the country.”

.

Céte d'Ivoire: “With joyous hearts, announce the holding of the 23rd Convention. High spirit. NSA elected: six natives, of whom three are women.”

.

Czech and Slovak Republics: “A special highlight of the Convention was the dignified presentation of the Kitdb-i: Aqdas. ...We are confident that the Most Holy Book will serve to vitalize our Faith and inspire us to higher levels of excellence in service as we deepen our understanding of its ordinances and demonstrate their transform



Malaysia: “The highly animated, open and frank discussion reflected a new level of maturity as the delegates voiced their views, expectations and concerns regarding the proper functioning of the national and local institutions.”

.

Mauritius: “...firm resolutions were taken to achieve the goals of the Three Year Plan, including the start of construction of a Center on Rodridguez Island.”

Netherlands: “Aware of the rapidly decaying civilization, collective concern was felt for the whole of humanity. ...consultations concentrated strongly on Baha'f education for children, youth and adults, be they Bahé’f or not.”

New Caledonia and Loyalty Islands: “For the first time, the national television station provided coverage of the Convention which was shown throughout the Ter St. Vincent and the Grenadines: “The Hon. Parnel Campbell, the Attorney-General, was present at opening session of the gathering and expressed his admiration [for] and understanding of the Baha’ election procedures.”


Taiwan: “Our newly formed Baha'i Choir opened each day's consultation with music, including new compositions in the Chinese language and based on the Words of Baha'u'll4h.”

.

Tonga: “Pleased to inform successful...achievement of 70 local Spiritual Assemblies. Friends were moved by Ridvan message, the serious condition of the funds, and the call for vast expansion of the Faith.”

.

Uganda: “Uganda Television covered and broadcast Convention opening and closing. The Convention was also covered


ing power in our lives.”

East Leeward Islands:“We are pleased to announce the result of our Convention. ...We are also pleased to report that we have already exceeded the preliminary stages of our Three Year Plan goals.”

Ecuador: “Determined to live up to your call for immediate, redoubled and sustained action to achieve victories for the beloved Faith in Ecuador.”

France: “For the first time in France [the Convention participants] were welcomed by a representative of the City Council of Saint Cloud.”

Ghana: “Two local press personnel...were present for the first time in the history of the Faith in Ghana to cover the opening of the Convention.”



.

Guinea: “First Guinean woman, Gnanama Sonole, from a village in the forest, elected to the National Assembly.”

Guinea-Bissau: “Marveled at the presence of Mrs. Antonia Alves Vieira, wife of first African martyr. We had a visit from a radio journalist and a television reporting team.”

.

Guyana: “In response to the Ridvdén message, a commitment was made by the delegates to have some 23 regional meetings...within six weeks to study the message with the hope that [it] will stimulate the believers. ...


Honduras: “With joy we report that the majority of the new National Assembly members are Hondurans, including two Garifuna brothers.”

Japan: “...experienced the birth pangs of going through the Holy Year and bringing to life the new Three Year Plan. ...With humility and patience we pledge ourselves to deepen the unity in our community. ...”

Luxembourg: “For the first time in the history of the Faith in Luxembourg, the Convention was held entirely in the native language (with simultaneous translation into English for two delegates).”

ritory. ...””

Papua New Guinea: “Convention opened by the Governor-General of Papua New Guinea. ...[He] made the trip from Moresby to Lae specifically to attend the Baha'i Convention. Generous with time spent with Bahda'fs, who informed him of Bahi'u'llah's Message, independent character Faith, and present condition Faith in world and Papua New Guinea.”

Philippines: “The Convention...was graced at its opening by Baguio City mayor...who announced his firm and full agreement with and support of Baha'f


Poland: “The Convention was addressed by the Knight of Bahd'u'll4h Ola Pawlowska, whose presence linked this newly developing community to the spirit of service and sacrifice created by our beloved Guardian during the Ten Year Crusade.”

Rwanda: “...in spite of the situation of the country, we were able to hold our 22nd Convention. ...Because of these wars, this misery, this suffering, people are searching more and more for the healing Teachings of Bahd'u'll4h and are accepting them.”

An over-all view of the Terraces below “the Shrine of the Bab 0 on Mount Carmel at the Bahd't World Center in Haifa, Israel. With completion of drainage and irrigation, the Terraces soon will enter into the stage of final finishing work.


by Radio Uganda.”

Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova: pray to be worthy participants withii crucible of action. We will not be dismayed or deterred. The source of our courage is Bahd'u'llah, His institutions, and the friends. May we be worthy of so great an honor.”


Vanuatu: “Spirits were so high that traveling teaching has been initiated to help toward the achievements of the Ocean of Light campaign.”

Senior citizens hear talk on Faith in Escondido

On May 15, Baha'is from several communities in the Escondido, California, area helped Lyn Smith, a resident of Casa Escondido, a large senior citizens complex, to host an introductory meeting on the Faith.

About 50 people of various ethnic backgrounds and ages attended including some children.

Alonzo Coleman of San Marcos spoke about the Faith and performed some of his own musical compositions. Afterward, refreshments were served.


‘Izzat B.E. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993 [Page 10]10 THe American BaHA't


Individual Initiative

‘Our appeal for immediate, redoubled and sustained

action on all aspects of the Plan is addressed primarily to the individual believer of every locality, who possesses within

himself or herself the measures of initiative that ensure the

success of any global Baha’i

enterprise, and “on whom, in the last resort,” as our beloved Guardian plainly stated, “depends the fate of the

entire community.”

—Universal House of Justice, Ridvan 150 Message

Articles by Tom Mennillo

‘Peace queen’ spreads a message of love and unity through children Pee

The children of Albuquerque, New Mexico, got the royal treatment June 13.

They not only got to speak with the “peace queen,” but they came away dubbed “junior peace ambassadors.”

Peace queen is a title Loraine Menking, a Baha'i from Dallas, Texas, has taken on as a vehicle to spread the message of love through the nation’s young people.

Loraine’s entourage for this appearance at the Albuquerque Children’s Museum consisted of her husband, Howard Menking, and granddaughter Kori Layli Menking-Hoggatt.

Howard really is a “knight’—a Knight of Baha'u'llah to Cape Verde Islands, West Africa.

This day, as each little one approached, the peace queen told him or her a story about the value of peace.

Then Queen Loraine asked the child to tell her what he or she will do to help bring about peace.

She has one strict rule, to which she allows no except ‘0 qualify as a “junior peace ambassador,” a child must offer that verbal pledge to contribute, in some way, to world peace.

In Albuquerque, the responses from the children ranged from “I won't be sad when Mommy and Daddy fight” to “I'll color the world.”

Finally, Knight Howard put the child’s name ona parchment paper diploma bestowing the title “ ‘junior peace ambassador.” ie one-on-one exchange can bring about some visible transformations. One older boy with a tough-guy attitude wandered up to Queen Loraine and wordlessly embraced her in a tight hug.

Parents on the other side of the museum could be seen spotting the peace queen in her crown of flowers and flowing white gown and, as though drawn in by the love itself, they would pick up their children and head straight for the excitement.

Mr. and Mrs. Menking are careful to point out that Queen Loraine herself is not a representative of the Baha’ Faith. Rather, the peace queen is an idea inspired by the Faith.

Similarly, the name Bahd’{ does not appear on the diplomas or in the presentation. But during informal dialogues with parents curious about the origins of the peace queen the couple very often explain its Baha’f inspiration and give a background on Baha’f principles.

Those origins of the project go back to the 1988 Ridvan Message of the Universal House of Justice, which called for a new scale, quality and variety of teaching and for a new “paradigm” for reaching souls from all levels of society.

Howard and Loraine prayed they might come up with something that would incorporate entertainment, knowing that entertainment attracts people.

Loraine’s experience in a Renaissance festival provided part of the idea. After brainstorming, they arrived at the peace queen concept.

From the beginning it was a personal teaching plan to get people, especially children, to start thinking about peace and about building peaceful attributes such as love,












“Peace Queen’ Loraine Menking (center) is flanked by her court of Howard Menking and Kori Layli Menking-Hoggatt and by two unidentified children.

unity, harmony and elimination of all prejudices.

The first event in which the “peace queen” appeared was September (1988) Peacefest, a month-long teaching project in Garland, Texas, that arose from a town meeting of Dallas-area Baha’ fs.

The Bahé’is entered a float featuring the peace queen in the Labor Day parade. They also rented a storefront on the town square for the month and turned it into Peace Headquarters.

Peacemakers Inc., the Menkings’ umbrella organization for the peace queen, arranged for Queen Loraine to appear on the square every weekend along with musical entertainment. She also appeared at day-care centers.

An International Day of Peace was proclaimed by the major, and the month was capped by a grand volunteer performance by artists—most of whom were nonBaha’ fs—at the city’s new Center for Performing Arts.

‘The peace queen and her court have gone on to appear in several cities in the years since then.

‘The Menkings also have made several trips back to the Cape Verde Islands for traveling teaching and have helped to initiate William Sears Teaching Projects in Dallas, Albuquerque, the Ozarks, Oklahoma and Kent, England.

For more information about the peace queen or Peacemakers Inc., call Howard or Loraine Menking at 800275-5464.


Culture Club works to improve school racial climate

Seventeen-year-old Baha’f youth Richeall Kennedy characterizes Bloomfield, New Jersey,asatown known far and wide for its “racial disharmony.”

The situation isn’t any better at Bloomfield High School, where a fight a year ago between a white and a black further polarized the students.

It was in this environment that Miss Kennedy formed the Culture Club, a school group that allows students from different cultures to interact.

The club was suggested by a traveling teacher to whom Miss Kennedy had de scribed the town’s racial division. Her mother, Azar Kennedy, also encouraged her.

So Miss Kennedy approached several adults at the school for assistance, including her guidance counselor and the head of the social science department.

Her sister and “friends who felt the way I did” joined in the effort.

The resulting group, starting with about 40 students, met weekly during the past school year.

As the school newspaper wrote, “The members of this club come from mixed

backgrounds of both ethnic culture and religion. They spend some time at the meetings just talking and sharing some of their own experiences. They also spend time organizing events and making plans for the future.

Ideas for the current year include a cultural fair, a school survey to find out what issues the students would like to see addressed, and a newsletter for students.

Those plans have gotten a big boost from the state of New Jersey. The Culture Club was awarded a state grant to help subsidize the cost of its operation. Fur


ther, New Jersey has mandated that each high school “have some kind of organization that deals with people’s culture.”

Miss Kennedy wholeheartedly recommends that other Bahaé’i youth form a similar school club.

“I know for myself I’m always too busy studying, soIneverhad time toteach people,” she sai Iso find it hard to talk to students about religion because they don’t seem to like the idea of ‘religion.’

“So this would be an indirect way to teach your friends and other high school students,” she said.


‘Izzat B.£. 150 / Septemser 8, 1993 [Page 11]THe American Banal 11


9-year-old teaches on Reservation

This month, when school children all around the United States report on “how I spent my summer vacation,” Maryam Nasim Frazer will have a fascinating tale to tell.

Maryam, a 9-year-old Baha’{ child from Ambler, Pennsylvania, and her mother spent two weeks traveling teaching in Nevada and New Mexico.

Not only did she learn a lot about other places and cultures, but she was able to teach the Faith to Native Americans at the Spiritual Unity of the Tribes Gathering outside Gallup, New Mexico.

Here is how Maryam related the story in a letter addressed “Dear Friends at The American Bahd't’:

“Natives came from many different tribes to celebrate the oneness of the ‘human tribe.’ The Navajo Indians hosted the weeklong event. They built a shady place by putting some poles up, wiring them on the top and resting tree branches on the top. I was thrilled to help build this shade because my father had told me that he helped to build one many years ago.

“Eyery night there was a pow-wow—a type of gathering around the fire with celebration and entertainment. The second day, we were asked if my mother and I would like to perform in any way, so I thought about it and I had the strongest desire to sing ‘Toko Zani,’ a Swahili Baha’{ song that has ‘Ya Bahé’ul’ Abha’ in it

six times.

“When the time came for us to go up to the microphone and sing for everyone, my mother gave an introduction to explain the song, including how to pronounce the Greatest Name. Everyone repeated it several times and was invited to sing along in the chorus. Many of the human tribe learned ‘Ya Bahd’ul’ Abhé,’ Baha’ as well as non-Baha’f.

“We didn’t realize until three or four days later what an effect this had on some of the people. You see, an Indian came up to my mother and told her that ever since we sang that song, his 5-year-old daughter had been joyously singing the song for several days, but had forgotten the words. He asked if my mother could please write down the words of the song.

“When she started saying ‘toko zani,’ he said: ‘Not that part.’ Then my mother’s heart leapt with joy because she knew it was ‘Ya Baha’ul’Abha’ that the girl had been singing. He made my mother write down the words ‘Ya Baha’ul’Abhd’ so the little girl could sing to her heart’s content.

“My mother got to explain in more detail the meaning of the Greatest Name and the power and protection it gives. The Indian seemed very grateful that his daughter was singing a prayer. He even asked if his daughter could be enrolled into a Baha’f children’s class!”


Maryam Nasim Frazer relaxes at home with her pet guinea pig, Yyami. The furry critter was an Ayydm-iHa present.


Development Srom page 5

level. Numerous task forces were created to analyze model institutional arrangements that might be created under the National Assembly’s auspices.

During the Holy Year, several of these new entities were created:

  • The Asset Management Group, whose

task is to improve the use and orderly maintenance of all the national properties; lealth for Humanity, which provides training and material resources to national health care programs in Albania, Honduras, Nicaragua and Guyana; and

  • Mottahedeh Development Services,

whose role is to support Baha’ { development programs here and abroad with technical assistance and, when needed, funding.

Further initiatives are currently under analysis: fee-for-service affiliates of the National Assembly; financial services and investment programs for the friends; and, at a future date, additional dependencies of the Holiest House of Worship.

These efforts, combined with the kinds of grassroots projects encouraged by the National Spiritual Assembly and carried out by local believers, have the potential to reinforce the faith and capacity of the believers in countless ways. They also give practical preparation for carrying out the greatest task of all: the spiritual redemption of America.



Tue American BanA'i

Subscription rates Outside continental U.S. only

1Year 2 Years First class/ $24 $45 Surface Air Mail $32 $60

Please make check payable to: Baha'i Subscriber Service, c/o Baha'{ National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091.

All orders must be pre-paid in U.S. currency. VISA/MasterCard accepted; please include full account number and expiration date.




Illness is no handicap to founder of Campaign to End Racism in America

Diana Carson had long admired from afar the race unity work engaged in by fellow Bahd’is.

She wanted to do her part, too, but suffers from low physical stamina brought on by rheumatoid arthritis.

So the Prospect Heights, Illinois, resident prayed to Bahda’u’llah for a way to help fight racism, and she found the answer in her own background.

She had once started a national network of incest survivors. Why couldn’t she form an organization dedicated to the “most challenging issue” facing the United States?

Prospect Heights, IL 60070, or call 708-808-1222.]

The materials are copyrighted, but she indicates that they can be adapted to the particular needs of a community.

Mrs. Carson envisions the national campaign as a vehicle individual Baha’ fs can use for race unity work within the broader population. All too often, she says, Baha’ fs try to host functions instead of going where the people are.

The message that runs through the program is that white Americans are “by nature good-hearted” and that they would

can population as a whole through prominent, highly visible outdoor advertising, through messages of empowerment and reminders of their own creative talents.” Many people, she hopes, will take the next step of asking for information. Once motivated and educated, she believes, they “will begin to act, each in his or her own way, to help end racism where they live.” The information packets will contain materials on grassroots success stories, motivational information, how-to pamphlets and networking resources in their own areas. Mrs. Carson says white



From that realization has emerged the Campaign to End Racism in America.

As the Baha’ i Writings state, black and white Americans

alike have an obligation to races.”

The message that runs through the program is that white Americans are “by nature good-hearted” and that they would “like to live in a country where there is harmony, true freedom and equality among the

Americans must show African-Americans that they are allies and are willing to do what they can to end racism.

This effort by white Baha’ is will speak volumes to Afri



work for race unity.

Her campaign takes up one side of that equation: Its purpose is to “motivate, then empower European-Americans at the grassroots to successfully participate in the process of dismantling racism in their own communities, each in his or her own way.”

Since Prospect Heights, a community northwest of Chicago, lacks a local S tual Assembly, Mrs. Carson approached the Secretariat of the National Spiritual Assembly with her proposal.

Encouraged by the response, she then sought funding to begin the project in the Chicago area. After 10 minutes of conversation with Clarence Wood of the Human Relations Foundation, she had a deal.

Mrs. Carson was hired as a consultant, and the campaign started September 1 with the appearance of 10 large billboards along key arteries into the city.

Meanwhile, a packet of materials Mrs. Carson has prepared is available to Baha’ is across the country.

. [Write to the Campaign to End Racism in America, c/o Diana Carson,



“like to live in a country where there is harmony, true freedom and equality among the races.”

But, she says, “most are unaware of their own racial conditioning and feel overwhelmed by a sense of powerlessness about (the role they can play in) improving life for their African-American fellow citizens.”

She has identified three underlying factors for that feeling of powerlessness.

One is the “constant bombardment” of negative images of African-Americans in the news, which leads to frustration, and unreal lifestyles in the entertainment media, which leads to denial.

Another is the “lack of empowering information and structures for positive efforts.”

Third is the impression that only “leaders (such) as in government, business, sports and entertainment can truly effect change in our society.”

According to Mrs. Carson, an antidote to those feelings lies in “positive encouragement aimed at the European-Ameri


can-Americans, she says, and will awaken their hearts to the Faith.

“We need blacks and their perspective and experiences in our Faith,” says Mrs. Carson.

She says white Americans are reticent to talk about God and spiritual matters.

“We need to feel as free to talk about our experiences with God as the African-Americans are,” she says.

The Campaign to End Racism in America itself was a direct result of spiritual supplication, she notes.

It also is based on “what individual Baha’ fs have done to put their Faith into practice,” Mrs. Carson says in expressing ‘a hope that other Baha’ fs will take up the Universal House of Justice’s call for individual ini ve.

“These are such historic times,” she points out. “Just now is the message of oneness starting to be recognized, along with its spiritual imperative and inevitability.

‘We're given strength by God to handle all problems and move forward toward solutions.” <




‘Izzat B.£. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993 [Page 12]12 THe American BaHA't


No medium is more cost-effective in reaching masses with Message

“A massive expansion of the Bahd’t community must be achieved far beyond all past records. The task of spreading the Message to the generality of mankind in villages, towns and cities must be rapidly extended.” (Ridvin 150 Message, Universal House of Justice)

“... it would be excellent if the Cause could be introduced more to the people through the medium of radio, as it reaches the masses, especially those who do not take an interest in lectures or attend any type of meeting. ...” (From a letter on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer, March 7, 1945)

No medium is as cost-effective as radio for reaching the masses of humanity.

In many places, radio is a part of daily life, accompanying people as they go about their chores or travel to work, and is always turned on during an emergency.

It is a source of community, national and world news.

A portable receiver can be slipped in a pocked or hung on a cart.

A Baha’f radio program can reach more people every day for a fraction of what a program would cost on television. News and public service announcements may be broadcast free of charge.

The Universal House of Justice urges us to use this powerful medium by placing Baha’i programming on “radio broadcast facilities operated by non-Bahd'ts, but available to our communities either on public service time or for fees which, cumulatively, add up to relatively small totals locally affordable as part of public information or special proclamation activities.” [From a letter to the International Baha’f Audio-Visual Center, from the Department of the Secretariat of the Universal House of Justice, dated January 51993).

More and more Baha’ communities are discovering that they have access to radio.

Restrictions have loosened in many countries; in others, the climate of popular opinion is now open to alternative solu Road ‘adoption’ worth wait

It has been a long road, but the Baha’ fs of Westlake Village, California, have “adopted” a 1.7-mile section of Ventura Freeway 101, and the wait was worth it.

The community applied to the “AdoptA-Highway” program of CALTRANS (the California transportation department). After more than a year of waiting and follow-up, the permit was granted.

In granting the sponsorship, CALTRANS officials mentioned that they have a high regard for Baha’fs because they are organized and do their part well.

Now the Bahd’is of Westlake Village and four other nearby communities— Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley—are working to keep that reputation intact by picking up litter along the stretch of freeway 12 times a year.

Two signs along the highway tell motorists of the sponsorship. The Baha’ fcommunity obtained the sign boards from CALTRANS and did the art work itself so “Baha’{ Faith” could be proclaimed in the largest-size letters possible.

tions outside of the traditional ‘mainstream’.

“The world is rich in commercial or public service stations whose staff will find the Message of the Cause and the uniqueness of its members interesting and worthy of assistance.” [From same letter of January 5, 1993]

Using radio is within the capacity of almost all Baha’ f communities.

Although getting on the most popular station in a big city may be daunting, it may be possible to experience success by starting in small population centers, where local stations tend to be more responsive to community groups.

Radio opportunities abound.

Investigate public broadcast and community stations, university and college stations.

Stations broadcasting to minorities in their language may be an excellent way to reach those target groups.

Smaller stations such as the low-power FM radios libres in the states of France, “neighborhood” stations as found in Japan and even the “market radios” found in many Latin American countries offer opportunities.

As Baha'is, we can offer real news or community announcements, public service programming or programming that fills one of the station’s needs, interesting and expert guests for interview programs— all are attractive to a radio station.

Many Baha’ fs establish friendships with the radio personnel or offer a service in exchange for air time, such as reading announcements and news or hosting a program.

Radio is a powerful tool that Baha'i communities can use to proclaim the Cause, support their teaching plans, and provide needed community service.

It can help keep the name of the Faith alive in people’s consciousness, offer a forum for airing Bahd’u’llah’s solutions to current problems, continue to emblazon His Name about the globe.

The International Baha’i Audio-Visual Center encourages Baha’{ communities to study the po: ities of using radio (or more of it) in their area.

To support this effort, IBAVC offers radio scripts and some tapes, music for production, training materials for radio programming, experience in coordinating training workshops, consultative assistance for developing strategic plans for radio use, a resource list of Baha’is with experience in radio broadcasting and 18 years of work on an evolving philosophy for Baha’{ programming.

At the same time, IBAVC would like to learn of Baha’{ communities’ radio experiences, tests and triumphs, programming and programmers. Please fill out one of the accompanying survey forms and send to IBAVC at Maracaibo 4001-A, Venezuela; fax 58-61-618572.

You may also wish to contact your local public information officer or national Office of Public Information for guidance and tips on using radio for proclamation.

The International Baha’{ Audio-Visual Center is a field agency of the Universal House of Justice, dedicated to assisting Baha’ {communities around the world with many aspects of their use of audio-visual media—large and small.





SURVEY ON RADIO US

For Coumunrries Thar Have REGULAR Rapio GRAMS ON THE A Ploase fil out one sheet for each program that you have; use additional sheets if necossary.

Name of Community




Address: Sax geuetar toc. Country ____ Phone/Fax

1. Program name

2. Frequency of broadcast ___ daily ___ weekly ___ bi-weekly ___ monthly

___ other (please explain)

3. Length _____ 4. Longevity: Starting date FE NAIE p Be AaS IE BR | (month/yr) (month/yr)

5. Hour program airs

7. Type of program

_______.6 Circle one: Broadcast time was free/ paid

—— music _ talk = dramatized = other, please speci

____ magazine (variety) children’s program



8. Languages 9. Description of program (topics or themes covered)

10. Name of station(s) on which program airs and broadcast area ________


11. Who is your audience?.


12. Evaluation of program (i like it?)

Does the audience like the program? Does the station


13. Do you have any special needs for particular radio programs? Explain. ___


14, Is there any area, such as training, etc., with which you would like help? — 15, Additional comments: 16. Please share with IBAVC the names, addresses and areas of expertise of the people

in your community who prepare the radio programs. This information will be added to our human resources data base Serene



Please photocopy as needed and retum completed form to: IBAVC, Apartado 1817, Maracaibo 4001-A, Venezuela



SURVEY ON RADIO USE

Name of Community

Address eed seers COUNILY =e PHONG Rakes ee sees eee Please answer as applicable to your community (there may be more than one)

1. Type(s) of radio broadcast used

____ News announcements _____ special programs (international holidays, etc.)

~ interview shows — community announcements

— promotional spots public service announcements ___ other (please explain)

2. Station(s) used.


3. Language(s) ___ 4. Description of program(s), 5. Circle one: Broadcast time was free / paid . Please explain ==

6. Who was your audience?


7, Evaluation of program(s) (i. like it?)


Did the audience like the program? Did the station

8. Do you have any special needs for particular radio programs? Please explain

9, Is there any area, such as training, etc., with which you would like help?___

10. Please share with IBAVC the names, addresses and areas of expertise of the people in your community who prepare the radio programs. This information will be added to our human resources data base. SRR Nae Se |



11. Additional comments: ___


1817, Mar



{and return con form to: IBAVC, Ap

4001-A, Venezuela

Photocopy as




‘Izzat B.£. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993 [Page 13]

1993 Disrrect Converion smmes

The following list of District Convention sites includes dates, times, an address to which mail ballots may be sent, and a telephone number to call for more information.

Unit 1. Alabama, Northern

Tom Bevill Center, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, 4925 University Dr. NW, Huntsville; Oct. 3; 9am-4pm (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Huntsville, P.O. Box 1783, Huntsville, AL 35807. Phone for info: 205/859-4234.

Unit 2. Alabama, S/Florida, NW.

University of South Alabama, Brookley Conference Center, 254 Old Bay Front Dr., Mobile; Oct. 3; 10am3:30pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Mobile, Mobile, AL 36609. Phone for info: 205/344-8205.

Unit 3. Arkansas

Mount Sequoyah Conference and Retreat Center, Fayetteville; Oct. 3; 10am-4pm

(Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of

Rogers, Rogers, AR 72756.

Phone for info: 501/443-1620.

Unit 4. Arizona, Northern-A. Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson, Peoria; Oct. 3; 9:30am-3pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Peoria, P.O. Box 1021, Peoria, AZ 85380. Phone for info: 602/872-9347.

Unit 5. Arizona, Northern-B

Arizona State University, Memorial Union Bldg., MU Rm. #218 (Pima Rm.), Tempe; Oct. 3; 1:30pm-6pm (Registration: 12:30pm). Mail ballots to: LSA of Paradise Valley, c/o Behshad,

Paradise Valley, AZ 85253. Phone for info: 602/4433099.

Unit 6. Arizona, Northern-C

Goodyear Community Center, 420 E. Loma Linda Blvd., Goodyear; Oct. 3; 9am-1pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Avondale, c/o Melanie Martinez, Phoenix, AZ 85039. Phone for info: 602/877-8357.

Unit 7. Arizona, Southern

Northwest Neighborhood Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave.,

Tucson; Oct. 3; 10am (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots

to: LSA of Pima County East, c/o Gowhar Jamshedi, Tucson, AZ

85715. Phone for info: 602/795-9484 (days) or 602/

749-5956 (eves.).

Unit 8. California, Central #1-A.

San Francisco Bah4’{ Center, 170 Valencia St., San Francisco; Oct. 3; 10am-1pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of San Francisco, San Francisco Baha’{ Center, Ballot, 170 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA 94103. Phone for info: 415/431-9990.

Unit 9. California, Central #1-B

Bancroft Elementary School, 2200 Parish Dr., Walnut Creek; Oct. 3; 9am-2pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Concord, P.O. Box 42, Concord, CA 94522. Phone for info: 510/798-9078.

Unit 10. California, Central #1-C

College of Alameda, 555 Atlantic Ave., Alameda; Oct. 3; 10am (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Berkeley, P.O. Box 765, Berkeley, CA 94701. Phone for info: 510/865-4480.

Unit 11. California, Central #1-D

Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz; Saturday, Oct. 2; 9:30am-Ipm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Live Oak/Santa Cruz, P.O. Box 3068, Santa Cruz, CA 95063. Phone for info: 408/4765361.

Unit 12. California, Central #1-E

Strawberry Park School, 730 Camino Escuela, San Jose; Oct. 3; 9am-1pm (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Cupertino, P.O, Box 1258, Cupertino, CA 95015-1258. Phone for info: 408/9738361.

Unit 13. California, Central #1-F

York School, 9501 York Rd., Monterey; Oct. 3; 10am12:30pm (Registration: 9:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Prunedale, 17561 Vierra Canyon Rd. #39, Prunedale, CA 93907. Phone for info: 408/663-0812.

Unit 14. California, Central #1-G For information, call the Baha’f National Center, 708/ 869-9039 ext. 209.

Unit 15. California, Central #2

Fresno Baha’{ Center, 2240 N. Angus, Fresno; Oct. 3; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA

of Fresno, c/o Fresno Baha’{ Center, 2240 N. Angus,

Fresno, CA 93704. Phone for info: 209/447-1633.

Unit 16. California, Northern #1-A

Winters Community Center, 201 Railroad Ave., Winters; Saturday, Oct. 2; 9:30am-3pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Davis, P.O. Box 578, Davis, CA 95617. Phone for info: 916/756-6021.

Unit 17. California, Northern #1-B

KVIE/Channel 6, 2595 Capitol Oaks Dr., Sacramento; Sunday, Oct. 17; 2pm-6pm (Registration: 1pm). Mail ballots to: LSA of Fair Oaks/Orangevale, P.O. Box 621345, Orangevale, CA 95662. Phone for info: 916/ 988-9403.

Unit 18. California, Northern #2

Pickleweed Park Community Center, 50 Canal St., San Rafael; Oct. 3; 10am-3:30pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of San Rafael, P.O. Box 2266, San Rafael, CA 94912. Phone for info: 415/472-4616.

Unit 19. California, Southern #1-A

Lancaster City Park, Stanley Kleiner Activity, 43011 N. 10th St. W., Lancaster; Oct. 3; 1lam-3pm (Registration: 10am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Lancaster, P.O. Box 4216, Lancaster, CA 94539. Phone for info: 805/ 943-4952.

Unit 20. California, Southern #1-B

Bay Laurel Elementary School, Calabasas; Oct. 3; 11:30am-4:30pm (Registration: 11:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Calabasas, c/o Drude M. Clark, P.O. Box 8771, Calabasas, CA 91302. Phone for info: 818/5919119.

Unit 21. California, Southern #1-C

(NOTE: Unit elects 3 delegates.) Los Angeles Baha’ Center, 5755 Rodeo Road, Los Angeles; Oct. 3; 2pmSpm (Registration: 12noon). Mail ballots to: LSA of Los Angeles, 5755 Rodeo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90016. Phone for info: 310/519-1811.

Unit 22. California, Southern #1-D

Arcadia Community Center, 375 Campus Dr., Arcadia; Oct. 3; 10am-1pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Monrovia, P.O. Box 346, Monrovia, CA 91017. Phone for info: 818/358-8254.

Unit 23. California, Southern #1-E

Hawthorne Community Center, 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne; Oct. 3; (Times tentative) 9:30amIpm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Manhattan Beach, P.O. Box 3773, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Phone for info: 310/372-5856.

Unit 24. California, Southern #1-F

Palm Park, Palm Ave. & Floral Drive, Whittier; Oct. 3; 1:30pm-4:30pm (Registration: 1pm). Mail ballots to: LSA of Long Beach, P.O. Box 4150, Long Beach, CA 90804. Phone for info: 310/431-1141.

Unit 25. California, Southern #2-A

Harris’ Dept. Store Multi-Purpose Room, 3635 Riverside Plaza, Riverside; Oct. 3; 1lam-6pm (Registration: 10am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Riverside, c/o JoAnn Rayshel, Riverside, CA 92506. Phone for info: 909/686-7314.

Unit 26. California, Southern #2-B

Fullerton Senior Multi-Service Center, 340 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton; Oct. 3; 10am-3pm (Registration: 9:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Orange, P.O. Box 5441, Orange, CA 92667. Phone for info: 714/ 633-6352.

Tue American BanA'l 13

Unit 27. California, Southern #2-C

University of California Irvine, Crystal Cove Auditorium, Irvine; Sunday, Oct. 10; 10am-Spm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Laguna Niguel, P.O. Box 7776, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607. Phone for info: 714/831-1609.

Unit 28. California, Southern #3

Doubletree Hotel at Ventura, 2055 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura; Oct. 3; 10am-3pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Ventura, P.O. Box 3126, Ventura, CA 93006. Phone for info: 805/643-8376.

Unit 29. California, Southern #4-A

Woman’s Club of Carlsbad, 3320 Monroe St., Carlsbad; Oct. 3; 9:30am-12:30pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Carlsbad, P.O. Box 217, Carlsbad, CA 92018. Phone for info: 619/7296435.

Unit 30. California, Southern #4-B

Lakeside Community Center, 9841 Vine, Lakeside; Oct. 3; 9:30am-Ipm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of La Mesa, P.O. Box 3111, La Mesa, CA 91944-1113. Phone for info: 619/469-6608.

Unit 31. California, Southern #4-C

San Diego Baha’{ Center, 6545 Alcala Knolls Dr., San Diego; Oct. 3; 1:30pm-4:30pm (Registration: 12noonpotluck lunch). Mail ballots to: LSA of San Diego, 6545 Alcala Knolls Dr., San Diego, CA 92111. Phone for info: 619/459-7579.

Unit 32. Colorado, Northeast

Metro Denver Baha’{ Center, 225 E. Bayaud St., Denver; Oct. 3; 10am-4:30pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Denver, P.O. Box 4363, Denver, CO 80204. Phone for info: 303/744-6456 ext. 46.

Unit 33. Colorado, Southeast

Fountain Fort Carson High School, 515 N. Santa Fe

Ave., Fountain; Oct. 3; 10am-3pm (Registration: 9am).

Mail ballots to: LSA of El Paso County East, c/o Colorado Springs, CO 80911. Phone for

info: 719/392-6472.

Unit 34. Colorado, Western

Annex Building, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave., Durango; Oct. 3; 9:30am-4pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Durango, P.O. Box 256, Durango, CO 81302-0256. Phone for info: 303/259-2405.

Unit 35. Connecticut

(Site to be determined) Oct. 3; 9am-4pm (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Stamford, P.O. Box 10964, Stamford, CT 06904. Phone for info: 203/3251783.

Unit 36. Delmarva

Hurlock Elementary School, Charles St., Hurlock; Oct. 3; 9:15am-4pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Cambridge, Cambridge, MD 21613. Phone for info: 410/228-6130.

Unit 37. Florida, Central

University of Central Florida, Alafaya Trail, Orlando; Oct. 3; 9am-4pm (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Seminole County West, P.O. Box 951211, Lake Mary, FL 32795-1211. Phone for info: 407/3330120.

Unit 38. Florida, Northern

Gainesville Baha’{ Center, 4451 NW 19th St., Gainesville; Oct. 3; 9am-2pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Gainesville, P.O. Box 149, Gainesville, FL 32602. Phone for info: 904/372-8147.

Unit 39. Florida, Southeast-A

Holiday Inn-Airport, 1301 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach; Oct. 3; 9am (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots. to: LSA of Palm Beach County Central, P.O. Box 5354, Lakeworth, FL 33466. Phone for info: 407/9666751.

Unit 40. Florida, Southeast-B Pompano Beach Recreation Center, 1801 N.E. 6 St.,



Izzat B.£. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993 [Page 14]14 The American BanA'l


Pompano Beach; Oct. 3; 10am-3pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Plantation, Karen Pritchard, Sec., Plantation, FL 33317. Phone for info: 305/581-4513.

Unit 41. Florida, Southeast-C

Howard Johnson, 7330 NW 36th St., Miami; Oct. 3; 9am-4pm (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Dade County Central, P.O. Box 560554, Miami, FL 33256-0554. Phone for info: 305/665-4693.

Unit 42. Florida, Southwest

University of South Florida, Theater 2, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; Oct. 3; 9:30am-4pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Hillsborough Co. N.W., c/o Ida Brangman, Tampa, FL 33624. Phone for info: 813/933-9329.

Unit 43. Georgia, Northeast

University of Georgia, School of Social Works, Tucker Hall, Athens; Oct. 3. Mail ballots to: LSA of Athens, P.O. Box 5304, Athens, GA 30604. Phone for info: 706/548-6495.

Unit 44. Georgia, Northwest-A

Unitarian Universalist Church of Gwinnett County, 12

Bethesda Church Rd., Lawrenceville; Saturday, Oct. 2;

10am-2pm (Registration: 9:30am). Mail ballots to:

LSA of Gwinnett Cnty. South, c/o Kim Isherwood, Lawrenceville, GA 30244.

Phone for info: 404/962-0446.

Unit 45. Georgia, Northwest-B

Trolley Barn, 963 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta; Oct. 3; 1:30pm-Spm (Registration: 1pm). Mail ballots to: LSA of Roswell, P.O. Box 651, Roswell, GA 30077. Phone for info: 404/664-2418.

Unit 46. Georgia, Northwest-C

Emory University, White Hall, Rm. 208, Atlanta; Oct. 3; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of DeKalb County Central,

Decatur, GA 30033. Phone for info: 404/325-7637.

Unit 47. Georgia, Southern-A

Peach County Community Center, 307 Peachtree St., Fort Valley; Oct. 3; 1lam-4pm (Registration: 10:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Peach County, c/o Beverly Rogers, 1878 Vinson Rd., Fort Valley, GA 31030. Phone for info: 912/825-1465.

Unit 48. Georgia, Southern-B

(Tentative) Southside Fire Dept., White Bluff Rd., Savannah; Oct. 3; 10am-2pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Savannah, P.O. Box 1093, Savannah, GA 31402. Phone for info: 912/351-9583.

Unit 49. Georgia, Southern-C

Home of Ella Young, Albany; Oct. 3; 9:30-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Albany, P.O. Box 70031, Albany, GA 317070001. Phone for info: 912/888-0878.

Unit 50. Iowa

Ambroz Recreation Center, 2000 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids; Oct. 3; 10am-3pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Cedar Rapids, P.O. Box 2298, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406. Phone for info: 319/366-2181.

Unit 51. Idaho, N./Washington, E.

Yakima Indian Nation, Stanley Smartlowit Education Center, Yakima Tribal School, Highway 97 and West Ist St., Toppenish, Wa.; Saturday, Oct. 2; 9:45am-3pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Yakima Indian Reservation, P.O. Box 81, Wapato, WA 98951. Phone for info: 509/877-7241.

Unit 52. Idaho, Southern

Ramada Inn, 1025 Capital Blvd., Boise; Oct. 3; 10am3pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Boise, Boise, ID 83706. Phone for info: 208/385-7979.

Unit 53. Illinois, Northern #1

Kenrock Community Center, 3218 Eleventh St., Rockford; Oct. 3; 10am-Spm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Rockford, P.O. Box 26, Rockford, IL 61105. Phone for info: 815/968-7626.

Unit 54. Illinois, Northern #2-A Fox Center, Jackson & Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park; Oct. 3; 9:15am-12:30pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Oak Park, c/o Cengiz Yetken,

Oak Park, IL 60302. Phone for info: 708/ 524-4837.

Unit 55. Illinois, Northern #2-B

Baha’{ House of Worship, Foundation Hall, Wilmette; Saturday, Oct. 2; 9am-Ipm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Glencoe,

Glencoe, IL 60022. Phone for info: 708/835-1818.

Unit 56. Illinois, Northern #2-C

Chicago Baha’{ Center, Chicago. Mail ballots to: LSA of Chicago, Attn: Convention Ballots, Chicago, IL 60616. Phone for info: 312/883-2355.

Unit 57. Illinois, Southern-A Levis Faculty Center, 919 W. Illinois St., Urbana; Oct. 3; 10am-3:30pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Champaign, c/o N. J. Osterhoff,

Champaign, IL 61821. Phone for info: 217/356-9654.

Unit 58. Illinois, Southern-B

Holiday Inn, I-55 & Route 108, Exit 60, Carlinville; Oct. 3; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Springfield, P.O. Box 1841, Springfield, IL 62705. Phone for info: 217/546-6895.

Unit 59. Indiana

Greenfield Central High School, 810 N. Broadway, Greenfield; Oct. 3; 10am-3:30pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Indianapolis, c/o Carol Niss,


Sec., Indianapolis, IN 46218. Phone for info: 317/872-7358. Unit 60. Kansas

Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar, Topeka; Oct. 3; 10am-4:30pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Topeka, P.O. Box 1962, Topeka, KS 66601. Phone for info: 913/232-5639.

Unit 61. Kentucky

Mail ballots to: LSA of Louisville, c/o Kyle Pirtle, Louisville, KY 40204. Phone

for info: 502/458-6145.

Unit 62. Louisiana

Baha’{ Center, 4270 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge; Oct. 3; 10am-Spm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Phone for info: 504/927-3747.

Unit 63. Massachusetts-A

JFK Middle School, Bridge Rd., Florence; Saturday, Oct. 2; 9:30am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Northampton, P.O. Box 523, Northampton, MA 01061. Phone for info: 413/586-6194.

Unit 64. Massachusetts-B

Bemis Hall, 17 Bedford Rd., Lincoln; Oct. 3; 8:30am4pm (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Lowell, P.O. Box 8133, Lowell, MA 01853-8133. Phone for info: 508/858-0006.

Unit 65. Massachusetts-C

Forestdale School, 74 Sylvan St., Malden; Oct. 3; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Malden, P.O. Box 323, Malden, MA 02148. Phone for info: 617/322-7902.

Unit 66. Maryland, W/D. C.

Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville; Oct. 3; 10am-Spm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Montgomery County S.W., c/o Larson, Potomac, MD 20854. Phone for info: 301/762-4444.

Unit 67. Maryland, Central

Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Anapolis; Oct. 3;

9:30am- 1pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA

of Prince George County South, c/o Lucille Reams, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Phone

for info: 301/249-7448.

Unit 68. Maine

Univ. of Southern Maine-Gorham, 37 College Ave.,

Gorham; Oct. 3; 9:30am-4pm (Registration: 8:30am).

Mail ballots to: LSA of Augusta, c/o Claire Cline, Augusta, ME 04330. Phone for info: 207/

622-2406.

Unit 69. Michigan, Mainland-A

The Pendleton Room, University of Michigan Union, State Street, Ann Arbor; Oct. 3; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Ann Arbor, P.O. Box 6021, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. Phone for info: 313/ 994-6428.

Unit 70. Michigan, Mainland-B

Marywood Academy, Corner of Fulton & Lakeside, Grand Rapids; Saturday, Oct. 2; (Times tentative) 9am-Spm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Grand Rapids, P.O. Box 1112, Grand Rapids, MI 49501. Phone for info: 616/245-5541.

Unit 71. Michigan, Mainland-C

Civic Center, Parks & Recreation Bldg., 26000 Evergreen Rd., Southfield; Oct. 3; 10am-3pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Southfield, c/o Jeanine Gunaskaran, Southfield, MI 48075. Phone for info: 313/353-2939.

Unit 72. Minnesota, Northern Hobson Student Union, Bemidji State University, Bemidji; Oct. 3; 9:30am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Beltrami County,

Bemidji, MN 56601. Phone for info: 218/751-0317.

Unit 73. Minnesota, Southern

University of Minnesota, St. Paul Student Center, 2017 Buford Ave., St. Paul; Oct. 3; 12:30pm-Spm (Registration: 12noon). Mail ballots to: LSA of Golden Valley, P.O. Box 27011, Golden Valley, MN 55427. Phone for info: 612/544-0726.

Unit 74. Missouri-A

Saint Paul’s Theological Seminary, 5123 E. Truman Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; Oct. 9 & 10; Convention Sunday, 10am-4pm (Registration: 9am), Pre-Convention program, Saturday at 7:30pm). Mail ballots to: LSA of Kansas City, c/o Kansas City, MO 64127. Phone for info: 816/734-5570.

Unit 75. Missouri-B

Holiday Inn, 1200 Gannon Dr. (I-55 at Exit 175, visible from I-55), Festus; Oct. 3; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Jefferson Cnty., c/o Tom Liebman, Fenton, MO 63026-4966. Phone for info: 314/469-8555.

Unit 76. Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Park Campus,

East Beach Blvd., Long Beach; Saturday, Oct. 2; 10am

(Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Gulfport, Gulfport, MS 39501. Phone for

info: 601/863-3411.

Unit 77. Montana McLaughlin Center, College of Great Falls, 1301 Twentieth St. S. (located at 20th St. S. and 15th Ave.), Great Falls; Oct. 3; 9am-3pm (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Great Falls,

Great Falls, MT 59401. Phone for info: 406/ 727-1120.

Unit 78. Navajo-Hopi

Cafe Sage, Ganado; Oct. 3; 9am-Spm (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Chinle Chapter, c/o Yvonne Ayoub, P.O. Box 1005, Chinle, AZ 86503. Phone for info: 602/674-3654.

Unit 79. North Carolina, Central-A

Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd., Durham; Saturday, Oct. 9; (Times tentative) 10am-Spm (Registration: 9:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Chapel Hill, P.O. Box 3503, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Phone for info: 919/942-5535.

Unit 80. North Carolina, Central-B

Quality Inn, 1-95 & Hwy. 74, Exit 14, Lumberton; Oct. 3; Ipm-4pm (Registration: 11am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Hamlet, c/o Laurie Flannery,

Hamlet, NC 28345. Phone for info: 919/582- 3545.

Unit 81. North Carolina, Eastern-A Glen Eden Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh; Oct. 3; 9:30am-4:30pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots

‘Izzat B.E. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993 [Page 15]

to: LSA of Raleigh, P.O. Box 58111, Raleigh, NC 27658. Phone for info: 919/872-6023 (evenings).

Unit 82. North Carolina, Eastern-B

Home of Mike & Maria Hillis,

Wilson; Saturday, Oct. 2; 9:30am (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: DTC of Eastern North Carolina, c/o Mary Spires, Rocky Mount, NC 27803. Phone for info: 919/446-5889.

Unit 83. North Carolina, Western-A

Bahd’{ Center, 5 Ravenscroft Drive, Asheville; Oct. 3; 9:30am-2pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Asheville, P.O. Box 882, Asheville, NC 28802. Phone for info: 704/254-6439.

Unit 84. North Carolina, Western-B

Senior Center, _ Boone; Oct. 3; 10am4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Watauga County, P.O. Box 1406, Boone, NC 28607. Phone for info: 704/297-4274 or 704/264-2297.

Unit 85. North Dakota

Chieftain Motor Lodge, Carrington; Oct. 3; 9am-4pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Jamestown, P.O. Box 1166, Jamestown, ND 58401. Phone for info: 701/252-7109.

Unit 86. Nebraska

Notre Dame Center, 3501 State St., Omaha; Oct. 3; 9am-3pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Omaha, P.O. Box 4597 Benson Station, Omaha, NE 68104. Phone for info: 402/393-3598.

Unit 87. New Hampshire

New Science Bldg. Auditorium, New England College, Henniker; Oct. 3; 9am-4pm (Registratior Mail ballots to: LSA of Exeter Twp., Att P.O. Box 384, Exeter, NH 03833. Phone for info: 603/ 772-4680.

Unit 88. New Jersey-A (Joint Convention w/ Unit 89) Georgian Court College, Lakewood; Oct. 3; 10am (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Ridgewood, c/o Joel Nizin Scty., NJ 07450. Phone for 201/652-6385.

Unit 89. New Jersey-B

(Joint Convention w/ Unit 88) Georgian Court College, Lakewood; Oct. 3; 10am (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Lakewood, P.O. Box 811, Lakewood, NJ 08701-0811. Phone for info: 908/3672755.

Unit 90. New Mexico, Northern

College of Santa Fe, St. Michael’s Dr., Santa Fe; Oct. 3; 9am-Spm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA ’of Sante Fe, P.O. Box 1767, Santa Fe, NM 875041767. Phone for info: 505/471-5333.

Unit 91. New Mexico, S/Texas, West-A

Dona Ana Community College, 3400 S. Espina, Las Cruces; Oct. 3; 9am-3pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Las Cruces, P.O. Box 1491, Las Cruces, NM 88004. Phone for info: 505/527-4044.

Unit 92. New Mexico, S./Texas, West-B

Ditzler Hall, New Mexico School for the Visually Handicapped, Indian Wells Rd. & White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo; Saturday, Oct. 2; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Alamogordo, P.O. Box 1461, Alamogordo, NM 88311. Phone for info: 505/437-1824.

Unit 93. New Mexico, S./Texas, West-C

Oct. 3. Mail ballots to: LSA of El Paso, P.O. Box 640602, El Paso, TX 79904. Phone for info: 915/7516388.

Unit 94. Nevada, Northern

Fallon Community Center, 100 Campus Way, Fallon; Oct. 3; 9:30am-3:30pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Reno, P.O. Box 6447, Reno, NV 89513-6447. Phone for info: 702/972-6527.

Unit 95. Nevada, Southern

Multi-Use Bldg., Central Park, 1204 Sixth St., Boulder

City; Sunday, Oct. 10; 10am-Spm (Registration:

9:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Boulder City, Boulder City, NV 89005. Phone for info: 702/

294-3103.

Unit 96. New York, Eastern-A Lecture Center 100, SUNY New Paltz, in New Paltz;






Oct. 3; 9am-4pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Poughkeepsie, c/o Druzelle Cederquist,

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Phone for info: 914/454-1229.

Unit 97. New York, Eastern-B

(Note: Unit elects 2 delegates) NYC Bahd’f Center, 53 E. Ilth St., NYC; Oct. 3; 10am-Spm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of New York City, NYC Baha’{ Center, 53 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10003. Phone for info: 212/674-8998.

Unit 98. New York, Eastern-C

Julia Homayoon Baha’{ Center, 774 Sycamore Ave., Bohemia; Oct. 3; 8:30am-Spm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Huntington Twp., P.O. Box 842, East Northport, NY 11731. Phone for info: 516/ 673-1946.

Unit 99. New York, Western-A.

Buffalo State College (Classroom Bldg.), 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo; Oct. 3; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Amherst Twp., c/o McMahon, Amherst, NY 14226. Phone for info: 716/835-8243.

Unit 100. New York, Western-B.

Cobblestone Art Center, 207 High St. Extension, Victor; Sunday, Oct. 10; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Victor, c/o Robert R. Mann, Victor, NY 14564. Phone for info: 716/924-3345.

Unit 101. Ohio, Northern-A

Mail ballots to: LSA of Mansfield, c/o Rasheedah Zaris, Mansfield, OH 44903. Phone for info: 419/525-0675.

Unit 102. Ohio, Northern-B

Newton D. Baker Hall, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; Oct. 3; 9:30am4:30pm (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Shaker Heights, P.O. Box 221109, Beachwood, OH 44122. Phone for info: 216/491-0961.

Unit 103. Ohio, Southern

Mail ballots to: LSA of Cincinnati, c/o Charles Martin, Cincinnati, OH 45211. Phone for

info: 513/661-1070.

Unit 104. Oklahoma, Eastern

Tulsa Baha’f Center, 5424 S. Mingo Rd., Tulsa; Oct. 3; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Tulsa, P.O. Box 251, Tulsa, OK 74101. Phone for info: 918/749-2859.

Unit 105. Oklahoma, Western

Greater Oklahoma City Baha’{ Center, 1201 S. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City; Oct. 3; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Norman, P.O. Box 335, Norman, OK 73070-0335. Phone for info: 405/364-6216.

Unit 106. Oregon, Eastern

Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1010 N.W. 14th St., Bend; Saturday, Oct. 2; 1:30pm-9pm (Registration: 12:30pm). Mail ballots to: LSA of Bend, P.O. Box 5666, Bend, OR 97708. Phone for info: 503/389-1381.

Unit 107. Oregon, Western-A

Portland Baha’f Center, 8720 N. Ivanhoe, Portland; Oct. 3; Ipm-5:30pm (Registration: 12:30pm). Mail ballots to: LSA of Washington County, P.O. Box 255, Beaverton, OR 97075. Phone for info: 503/645-2629.



Unit 108. Oregon, Western-B

Portland Baha’{ Center, 8720 N. Ivanhoe, Portland; Saturday, Oct. 2; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Portland, P.O. Box 4245, Portland, OR 97208. Phone for info: 503/286-1412.

Unit 109. Oregon, Western-C

Celeste Campbell Sr. Community Center, 155 High St., Eugene; Saturday, Oct. 2; 9:30am-3:30pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Eugene, c/o Ayned McComb, P.O. Box 10743, Eugene, OR 974402743. Phone for info: 503/342-3605.

Unit 110. Oregon, Western-D

4-H Bldg., 215 Ringuette, Grants Pass; Oct. 3; 10:30am-3:30pm (Registration: 9:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Jackson Cnty.,

Medford, OR 97501. Phone for info: 503/535-6572.

THe American BaHA'i 15


Unit 111. Pennsylvania, Eastern Mail ballots to: LSA of Harrisburg, P.O. Box 3108, Harrisburg, PA 17105. Phone for info: 717/232-9163.

Unit 112. Pennsylvania, Western

Mountain View Inn, 1001 Village Dr., Greensburgh;

Oct. 3; 10am-4:30pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots

to: LSA of Monroeville, c/o Rhea Harmsen, Monroeville, PA 15146. Phone for

info: 412/856-6439.

Unit 113. Rhode Island

Mail ballots to: LSA of Warwick, c/o Virginia McDevitt, Warwick, RI 02886-5650. Phone for info: 401/737-3128.

Unit 114/115. South Carolina, Central-AB

(Note: Unit elects 2 delegates) Columbia Junior College, 3810 Main St., Columbia; Oct. 3; 10am-3pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Lexington County North, P.O. Box 8501, Columbia, SC 29202. Phone for info: 803/772-4358.

Unit 116/117. South Carolina, Central-CD

(Note: Unit elects 2 delegates)

(Vacation home of Annette Reynolds), Branchville; Oct. 3; 9:30am-2pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Greater Orangeburg,

Orangeburg, SC 29115. Phone for info: 803/534-6280.

Unit 118-121. South Carolina, East #1A-D (Note: Unit elects 4 delegates) Lawton Park, Hartsville; Oct. 3; 3pm-5:30pm (Registration: 2:30pm). Mail ballots to: LSA of Lydia, c/o Richardson, P.O. Box 238, Lydia, SC 29079-0238. Phone for info: 803/395-2123.

Unit 122-125. South Carolina, East #1E-H

(Note: Unit elects 4 delegates) Florence Baha’{ Center, 541 W. Evans, Florence; Oct. 3; 4:30pm-9pm (Registration: 4pm). Mail ballots to: LSA of Florence, 541 W. Evans, Florence, SC 29501. Phone for info: 803/ 667-1540.

Unit 126-129. South Carolina, East #2A-D

(Note: Unit elects 4 delegates) Home of Greg & Virginia Kintz, Conway; Oct. 3; 2pm-Spm (Registration: 1:45pm). Mail ballots to: LSA of Conway, P.O. Box 348, Conway, SC 29526. Phone for info: 803/248-6224.

Unit 130. South Carolina, East #2E

Home of Sandra Heather Lally,

Kingstree; Oct. 3; lam. Mail ballots to: LSA of Kingstree, c/o Heather Lally,

Kingstree, SC 29556. Phone for info: 803/354-5339.

Unit 131. South Carolina, East #2F

Home of the Hiltons, Hemingway; Oct. 3; 1pm (Registration: 12noon). Mail ballots to: LSA of Donnelly, c/o Tracey Hollingsworth,

Hemingway, SC 29554. Phone for info: 803/558-9019.

Unit 132. South Carolina, East #2G

For information, call the Baha’{ National Center, 708/ 869-9039 ext. 209 or the South Carolina Coordinating Committee, 800/735-4445.

Unit 133. South Carolina, North-A

(Joint Convention with Unit #134) Fort Mill Club House, Peachtree Apts., Fort Mill; Oct. 3; 9am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Spartanburg County, c/o Helen Thomas, Rock Hill, SC 29730. Phone for info: 803/877-0563.

Unit 134. South Carolina, North-B

(Joint Convention with Unit #134) Fort Mill Club

House, Peachtree Apts.,

Fort Mill; Oct. 3; 9am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail

ballots to: LSA of Rock Hill, c/o Helen Thomas, Rock Hill, SC 29730. Phone for info: 803/

328-8395.

Unit 135. South Carolina, South #1A

Ziegler Home, Goose Creek; Oct. 3;

10am-2pm (Potluck lunch) (Registration: 9:30am).

Mail ballots to: LSA of Cross, c/o Debra Beckham, Cross, SC 29436. Phone for info:


803/753-3456.

Unit 136. South Carolina, South #1B Phone for info: 803/722-2657 or Baha’{ National .

‘Izzat B.€. 150 / Septemper 8, 1993 [Page 16]16 THe American BaHA't


Center, 708/869-9039 ext. 209.

Unit 137/138. South Carolina, South #1-C/D

(Note: Unit elects 2 delegates) Holiday Inn, 1120 Snyder St. (Interstate 95 & 63), Walterboro; Oct. 3; 10am-3pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of St. Helena Island, c/o Amber Spahn, P.O. Box 236, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. Phone for info: 803/8385453.

Unit 139. South Carolina, Western

Cambridge Academy, Eastman St., Greenwood; Saturday, Oct. 2; 10am-3pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Greenwood County North, c/o Gail Curwin, Greenwood, SC 29646. Phone for info: 803/229-7438.

Unit 140. South Dakota-A

Custer Community Center, 447 Crook St., Custer; Oct. 3; 10:30am-4pm (Registration: 10am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Rapid City, P.O. Box 565, Rapid City, SD 57702. Phone for info: 605/343-2929.

Unit 141. South Dakota-B

Todd County 4-H Bldg. (Turn south at Antelope Motel at junction of Hwys 18 & 83; south 1.8 miles on 83; look for blue bldg. on west side of road.); Oct. 3; 10:30am-4:30pm (Registration: 10am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Mission, c/o Lorraine Wright, P.O. Box 46, Mission, SD 57555. Phone for info: 605/856-4571.

Unit 142. Tennessee, Eastern Comfort Hotel, 407 Chestnut St., Chattanooga; Sunday, Oct. 10; 10am-Spm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Hamilton Cnty., c/o

Chattanooga, TN 37416. Phone for info: 615/ 344-1637.

Unit 143. Tennessee, Western West End Middle School, 3529 West End Ave., Nashville; Oct. 2 & 3; Saturday, 7pm-9pm; Sunday, 9am-4pm (Registration: Sat., 6:30pm). Mail ballots to: LSA of Nashville, c/o Dave Labelle,

Nashville, TN 37221. Phone for info: 615/ 662-1883.

Unit 144. Texas, Central-A

Austin Baha’ Center, 4317 Airport Blvd., Austin; Oct. 3; (Times tentative) 9:30am (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Austin, 4317 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78722. Phone for info: 512/339-0244.

Unit 145. Texas, Central-B

Univ. of Texas-San Antonio, University Center, 1600 N.W. Loop 1604, San Antonio; Oct. 3; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of San Antonio, c/o San Antonio, TX 78232. Phone for info: 210/680-1080.

Unit 146. Texas, Eastern #1-A

McKinney Community Center, 2001 S. Central Expressway, McKinney; Oct. 3; 9:30am-3pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of McKinney, c/o Mahin Akhavan, P.O. Box 16, McKinney, TX 75070. Phone for info: 214/540-2474.

Unit 147. Texas, Eastern #1-B Kilgore Community Inn & Convention Center, 801 N. Highway 259, Kilgore; Oct. 3; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Tyler,

‘Tyler, TX 75707-9008. Phone for info: 903/ 984-2915.

Unit 148. Texas, Eastern #1-C

Bledsoe-Miller Center & Park, 300 Lake Brazos Dr., Waco; Oct. 3; 10:30am-4:30pm (Registration: 10am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Waco, P.O. Box 8995, Waco, TX 76714. Phone for info: 817/751-7673.

Unit 149. Texas, Eastern #1-D Richardson Hilton, 1981 North Central Expressway, Richardson; Oct. 3; 9am-4pm (Registration: 8am).


E. 150 / SepTemoen 8, 1993

Mail ballots to: LSA of Carrollton, P.O. Box 116893, Carrollton, TX 75011-6893. Phone for info: 214/4920585.

Unit 150. Texas, Eastern #2-A

Houston Baha’f Center, 2121 Oakdale, Houston; Sunday, Oct. 10; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of College Station, P.O. Box 9028, College Station, TX 77842. Phone for info: 409/7643160.

Unit 151. Texas, Eastern #2-B

Houston Baha’{ Center, 2121 Oakdale, Houston; Oct. 3; 9am-Ipm (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Houston, P.O. Box 301190, Houston, TX 77230. Phone for info: 713/531-0975.

Unit 152. Texas, Northern/Central

Virgil Henson Activities Center on the Campus of West Texas A&M University, Canyon; Saturday, Oct. 2; Llam-4pm (Registration: 10am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Amarillo, P.O. Box 9103, Amarillo, TX 79105. Phone for info: 806/358-4887.

Unit 153. Texas, Southern

La Plazita, 301 S. Main St., McAllen; Oct. 3; 9am4pm (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots to: LSA of McAllen, P.O. Box 3321, McAllen, TX 78502. Phone for info: 210/631-8786.

Unit 154. Utah

Your Community Connection, 2261 Adams Ave., Ogden; Saturday, Oct. 9; lpm-Spm (Registration: 12noo0n). Mail ballots to: LSA of Salt Lake City, P.O. Box 58305, Salt Lake City, UT 84158-0305. Phone for info: 801/485-6601.

Unit 155. Virginia, Northern-A

Fairfax Cnty. Government Center, 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax; Oct. 10; 10am-4pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Fairfax County West, P.O. Box 2057, Centreville, VA 22020. Phone for info: 703/222-6145.

Unit 156. Virginia, Northern-B

Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenendoah Rd. (3.6

miles south of the Beltway off Ft. Hunt Rd.), Alexan dria; Oct. 3; 9:30am-1pm (Registration: 9:05am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Alexandria, c/o

Alexandria, VA 22301. Phone for info: 703/836-2475.

Unit 157. Virginia, Southeast

College of William and Mary, Rm. 201, Washington Hall, Williamsburg; Saturday, Oct. 2; (Times tentative) 10am-4pm (Registration: 9:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Norfolk, P.O. Box 6100, Norfolk, VA 23508. Phone for info: 804/440-9410 or 804/489-0464.

Unit 158. Virginia, Southwest

Westside Elementary School, 1441 Westside Blvd. N.W., Roanoke; Oct. 3; 10am-4pm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Roanoke, P.O. Box 6071, Roanoke, VA 24017. Phone for info: 703/7740348.

Unit 159. Vermont

Montpelier High School, Memorial Drive, Montpelier; Oct. 3 (times to be determined). Mail ballots to: LSA of Montpelier c/o Gary Gordon, Montpelier, VT 05602. Phone for info: 802/229-1201.

Unit 160. Washington, Northwest-A

Everett Community College, 801 Wetmore Ave., Everett; Saturday, Oct. 9; 9:30am-5:30pm (Registration: 8:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Everett, P.O. Box 2001, Everett, WA 98203. Phone for info: 206/ 259-0993.

Unit 161. Washington, Northwest-B

Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon South, Seattle; Oct. 3; 10am-2pm (Registration: 9:30am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Seattle, P.O. Box 396, Seattle, WA 98111. Phone for info: 206/632-9699.

Unit 162. Washington, Northwest-C

Chief Kanim Middle School, 32627 Redmond Fall City Rd., Fall City; Sunday, Oct. 10; Ipm-Spm (Registration: 12noon). Mail ballots to: LSA of King Cnty. NE, P.O. Box 91, Fall City, WA 98024. Phone for info: 206/333-6127.

Unit 163. Washington, Southwest

Mark Mortis High School, 1602 Mark Morris Court on 15th Ave., left off of Ocean Beach to lower Columbia College, Longview; Oct. 3; 9:50am-4pm (Registration:

9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Cowlitz Co. Comm. Dist. #3, c/o P.O. Box 191, Longview, WA 98632. Phone for info: 206/577-6200.

Unit 164. Wisconsin, N./Mich., Penin.

Howard Johnson’s Motor Lodge, 2001 N. Mountain Rd., Wausau; Oct. 3; 9am-4pm (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Eau Claire, P.O. Box 462, Eau Claire, WI 54702. Phone for info: 715/834-9792.

Unit 165. Wisconsin, Southern-A

DeForest Area Community Center, 505 N. Main, De Forest; Oct. 3; 9:30am-4:30pm (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Madison,

Madison, WI 53703. Phone for info: 608/238-9372.

Unit 166. Wisconsin, Southern-B

Sheraton Mayfair, 2303 N. Mayfair Rd., Milwaukee;

Oct. 3; 12:45pm-Spm (Registration: 12noon). Mail

ballots to: LSA of Wauwatosa, c/o Ruth Johnson, Wauwatosa, WI 53213. Phone for info:

414/774-4163.

Unit 167. West Virginia

Univ. of Charleston, W. Virginia, 2300 Macorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston; Saturday, Oct. 9; 9:30am-Spm (Registration: 9am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Charleston, P.O. Box 6656, Charleston, WV 25362-0656. Phone for info: 304/343-6604.

Unit 168. Wyoming

Plains Hotel, Mezzanine Ballroom & Hudson Room, 1600 Central Ave., Cheyenne; Oct. 3; 9am-3pm (Registration: 8am). Mail ballots to: LSA of Cheyenne, P.O. Box 2063, Cheyenne, WY 82003-2063. Phone for info: 307/635-0943. .

‘World traveler,’ former teacher guest speaker at breakfast sponsored by Gary Assembly

World traveler Frankie McCullough, a non-Baha’f, was the featured speaker at a recent community breakfast sponsored by the Spiritual Assembly of Gary, Indiana.

A former teacher in the Gary schools, Ms. McCullough taught speech, Spanish and French to Gary students for more than 50 years.

Since retiring two years ago, she has remained active and most recently attended the second annual AfricanAfrican-American Conference in Nigeria, West Africa.

Because she is multi-lingual—she speaks 12 languages—Ms. McCullough became one of the most sought after representatives in attendance. Delegates needed her to translate as they negotiated decisions that potentially will change the world.

Her students remember her speaking of the world as a global village, which is why the Gary Baha’ fs invited her to share her conference experiences at the public breakfast meeting.

Her address, “An African Connection,” related many of the tenets of the Baha’{ Faith that are being used to unite the various nations on the African continent.

The breakfast meetings are part of a continuing series of public meetings that have been held regularly in Gary for more than two years.

Coordinated by the local Assembly, past breakfasts have featured Baha’{ speakers, writers, world trayelers and leaders.

They have included Robert C. Henderson, secretarygeneral of the National Spiritual Assembly; Claudius Adebayo of the National Treasurer’s Office; Robert Stockman, coordinator of the National Research Office; Al Black of Purdue-Lafayette; Lani Smith, an executive with American Express; Michael Hampton, vice president of Prudential-Bache; and Hamilton Niss, a retired chemist with Eli Lilly.

Issues they have addressed include “The Teachings of the Baha’ Faith and Christianity”; “Solving the Problem of Racism in the United States”; “The Connection of Biblical Scripture and the Baha’ f Faith”; “The Economic Destiny of America”; “The Relationship of Science and Religion,” and “The Elimination of Prejudices.”

Previous breakfasts have been attended by the mayor and various local leaders from all walks of life. As a result of the presentation by Frankie McCullough, two prominent educators expressed an interest in obtaining Baha’{ literature.

[Page 17]17

THE American BanA't


Race

jal

Day oh

Continued i hi]


MARIN CO., CA

‘Unity in diversity’ is the theme of parade, program

‘U in diversity” was the message of the day as Bahd'f and non-Bahda'{ groups in Marin County, California, came together June 13 for a Race Unity Day parade and program.

American Indian healing colors of red, white, black and yellow provided the theme of a children’s parade.

More than 300 people marched, including a samba band, an Asian drill team, clowns, a Haitian dance troupe, gospel singers and a “king of imagination.”

After the parade, a luncheon was served, then the assemblage was treated to multicultural entertainment, games and an art station.

At the art station, children were asked to illustrate what unity in diversity “looks like” to them.

Event coordinator Deanne LaRue explained, “We wanted to do more than a one-day, one-time event.

“We designed a component into the day through the children’s art work to continue to bring the message of unity in diversity into the community all summer long,” she said.

The planning committee organized exhibits displaying the children’s art all over the county in libraries, banks and the civic center.

The art work is generating much response in the community and will continue to be exhibited through September.



Weekend events draw

Two days of activities and unprecedented media coverage marked Race Unity Day in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

About 200 people attended events June 12-13 in the northeast Indiana city.

Festivities began June 12 with a unity walk within the Ft. Wayne Black Expo parade.

That was followed by a picnic and “A Celebration of Brotherhood Through the Arts,” an opportunity to share cultural art forms and to cross self-imposed lines of race and religion.

The crowd was treated to Baha’f and non-Baha’{ artists performing music, dance, poetry and folklore. The German children’s choir and the Indianapolis Baha’i Women’s Ensemble also sang. And the Baha’is in Effect Youth Workshop. from Cleveland, Ohio, and the Indiana Dawnbreakers Bahd’f Youth Workshop made race unity presentations.

The next day, the Ft. Wayne Museum of Art was the setting for a more solemn observance of Race Unity Day. Representatives from four religious communi Jewish, Catholic, Protestant and Baha’ {— came together to offer remarks regarding the race issue.

Rabbi Harvey Markowitz touched upon humankind being created in God’s image. Sister Mary Govert discussed how St. Francis’s life serves as a model of Christ’s love. Rey. Anthony Payton exhorted the audience to untie its racial fears and not let racial differences cause division. Henry Curry, a Baha’i from Gary, Indiana, gave a talk drawing on “The Vision of Race Unity.”

Interwoven with these brief speeches




ROGERS [AR

Gathering called the ‘largest ever’

On June 13, the Baha’f community of Rogers, Arkansas, with help from many of the friends in northwestern sponsored what was de“the largest race unity gathering ever held in that area.”

More than 100 people from 14 countries attended the event, which was held at Blowing Springs.

Among the countries represented were Bolivia, China, India, Iran and Mexico.






FT. WAYNE, IN


Bahd’t Behrooz Sanai of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, tries out Filipino dance during Race

Unity Day activities in Ft. Wayne.


were various art forms: African and American Indian folklore, Persian and African drum music, and gospel music.

A highlight of the program was a local high school dance ensemble’s interpretive performance accompanied by selected quotations on brotherhood read from the Bible, Koran and The Hidden Words of Baha’ u’lléh.

An_ original composition titled “Childhood's Promise” was played by violinist David Tovey to close the program.

The two race unity events were preceded by a flurry of publicity.

All four local television channels interviewed local Baha’ fs. Two interviewers

focused on why Baha’ fs celebrate Race Unity Day, enabling the Baha’ fs to discuss the principles of the oneness of mankind and the elimination of prejudices.

Two radio stations, including one that is popular in the African-American community, regularly aired public service announcements for the events.

Print publicity also was extensive. The Ft. Wayne Black Expo advertised the events in newspapers and promoted them in its Expo brochure. An article appeared on the front page of a minority-interest newspaper. Several notices appeared in a variety of publications. And the daily News-Sentinel published a short article.



Members of the Bahd't Race Unity Committee of Long Island and participants in the Race Unity Day picnic June 13 show off proclamations that were signed by the Nassau and Suffolk county executives and Babylon Township supervisor. The program included musical performances, readings and statements on the importance of race unity, children’s games, volleyball, a scavenger hunt, nature walks and fellowship. The Bahd’ts also entered a Sloat in the Long Island Black-American Day parade June 5. Children wearing hats representative of various cultures rode on the float.

LOS ANGELES, CA Baha’i prayer is televised

Los Angeles Baha’ fs are greatly encouraged about prospects of achieving a constructive relationship with new Mayor Riordan after their participation in the mayor’s inaugural breakfast July 1.

The Baha’i Faith was one of seven that presented a prayer at the breakfast, and Glora Haithman’s reading of the Unity Prayer visually moved the audience.

Later, reporters interviewed her on camera. Channel 13 featured her reading on the nightly news.

Over the years, the Baha’ fs enjoyed a warm relationship with former Mayor Tom Bradley. At the presentation of the “Vi sion of a New Los Angeles” document in February, he said, “I am one in spirit” with the “Vision” and with the “feeling of love that pervades any Baha’{ gathering.”

Before he left office, Mayor Bradley shared the “Vision” document with City Council and with “Rebuild L.A.” He also passed it along as part of the active file to be pursued by the new mayor.

The Bahd’is plan to meet with Mayor Riordan to garner support for continued implementation of the plan.

They see participation in the inaugural breakfast as a first step toward encouraging a spiritual approach to social problems:

‘Izzat B.£. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993 [Page 18]

One of the friends recently said: “TI think people don’t give as much as they might to the National Fund because they don’t see anything of value happening at the national level. The teaching work is stalled and there are no new enrollments. Ifthe National Assembly were doing something about that, the friends would give more to all the Funds.”

This is an important question. Indeed, a similar one was raised at the National Convention, when one of the delegates said, “It seems amazing to me that the National Spiritual Assembly spent only $11,000 on the teaching work last year, according to the Annual Report.”

The National Assembly’s answer on that occasion pointed out that every activity of the national administration, from the permanent schools and the Properties Office to the Treasury and the Secretariat, is directed toward supporting and shaping the teaching work; they provide the infrastructure that helps the friends improve their own teaching and that will support and communicate with the new recruits that are to come.

One interesting aspect of this exchange is that it points to what may be a difference of definition.

If the only truly valuable result from the National Assembly’s work is defined as increasing numbers of Baha’ is, that is one thing, and would in any case be an arguable position since it leaves out the roles of the local Assemblies and the individual believers in the teaching process.

There may, however, beanother, more accurate definition, one that takes into account the particular characteristics of the present moment in the Faith’s development.

The Holy Year was defined as a pause, a respite during which the Baha’ fs were to reflect upon and celebrate the progress of the Cause of God. Growth in numbers is always a desirable outcome, that goes without saying; but it may be that there were other fundamental purposes of the Holy Year.

In fact, what occurred at the national level was most interesting. The restoration work on the House of Worship entered its conclusive stage; the World Con


gress, with all its infinite details and demands, was successfully concluded under direction of the National Assembly; the national goals of the ThreeYear Plan were finalized; and new entities were created under the Assembly’s auspices.

One of the most far-reaching processes, however, occurred internally, and this has gone virtually uncommented among the friends to date. That is the reorganization of the national administrative structure.

Child of the Holy Year, this new structure emphasizes certain important prin





it, the national organization needed a sense, open-ended: If sudden expansion occurred, the old organization’s ability to communicate and coordinate would be hopelessly inadequate. This meant a new balance of centralized policy-making and decentralized action and responsibility, pivoting around local Institutions rather than regional or district committees.

Second, the operations must be integrated, so as to make maximum use of resources and information.

Third, these integrated operations must speak to the National Assembly’s many publics, both inside and outside the Faith, with a single strategic message.

Eighteen months of intensive consultation, within the Assembly, with the Counselors and their Auxiliaries, and with Baha’ {s who are experts in these fields, produced a new organization that achieves these ends. Scheduled to be gradually implemented as funds and circumstances permit, this structure will be much more able to absorb the impact of rapid growth and the entry of troops of new believers.

The strategic and financial focus of the permanent Baha’{ schools and the Publishing/Distribution services are ina much better position to train the believers to carry out the teaching work and provide them the materials they need to carry Baha’u’lléh’s Message.

The financial organization has plans that will strengthen the Cause materially. Regional teaching offices will be progressively established in order to support the believers’ initiatives in new ways.



And new methods of training the institutions, such as the Area Development Seminars, will help the local Assemblies and their membership to use new methods for more effective mobilization of the community’s enormous potential.

These are all important results which are designed to pave the way for massive expansion. These are the things that occupied much of the attention and resources of the National Assembly during the “pause” of the Holy Year.

Most important of all, this intense process has helped define a new, much bolder vision of the capacities and mission of the American Bahd’i community.

This vision requires both the resources and whole-hearted support of each Baha’ f, so that together we can achieve the greatest result to which the Universal House of Justice has now called us in its Ridvan Message: “massive expansion beyond all previous records.




ru ad


é Z Two eighth-graders fill out their ‘Passports to the World’ during the Middleburg Heights (Ohio) Home Days Fair. Manning the Bahd't booth is Daniel Twadell (left),

a Bahd't child who was attending the event with his father.



Baha'is in Ohio distribute ‘Passports to the World’


They came, they saw, they stamped. .

Amid the frenzy of the : Middleburg Heights (Ohio) Home Days Fair, about 200 children and youth stepped into the serenity of the Baha’{ booth to fill out “Passports to the


Paymon Zarghami, a 10-year-old Baha'i from San Jose, California, ment address June 14 at his school's graduation exercises. His talk, to more than 400 parents, educators and fellow students, was based on writings of Bahd'u'lléh about education. Paymon received the Presidential Academic Fitness Award for outstanding academic achievement. Earlier, he spoke with other Bahd't children ages 8-12 on various topics relating to the Faith at a party sponsored by the Santa Clara County Bahd't Speech Club and attended by more than 45 teachers from several schools in San Jose.


‘Izzat BE. 150 / SePTeMocR 8, 1 993


delivers the commence World.”

The free activity at the June 23-27 event was staffed by Baha’fs from the Cleveland area assisting the Middle~ | J!) .¥2 burg Heights group.

It gave fair-goers



fanund by the Baha Faith

planet with the words “World Citizen” around it.

Many adults took Baha’ f literature from the display and commented on how nice it was to have a quieter activity for the children in the middle of the fair excitement.

That sentiment also was expressed by the “Middle—burg Hts. Hap We penings” columnist for

the local News Sun newspaper. “My gratitude is extended to Sue Coates of the Baha’i Faith booth, who dedicated her week

Korea



ages 3 to 17 the opportunity to color in

a drawing of the planet and peace doves, then stamp their passport (or hands, arms, forehead!) with rubber “friendship stamps” on the themes of race unity, peace, recycling and world citizenship.

The children also signed their names to statements outlining why they are world citizens, such as “Iam a member of the human race” and “I have friends from other countries.”

After completing their “passports” to take with them, they were awarded either a “World Citizen” button, a “Unite Against Racism” button, or a handmade paper medallion on a ribbon showing the


to making world citizens

of the children at the fes I often found my gi i

Sue if they had tired of ri

rides. I am sure there were many other

parents whose children sought the same solitude.”


This was the second time the passports have been used at an area fair with great sponse. Two years ago close to 1,000 orts” were issued at the much larger Children’s Peace Fair.



The National Spiritual Assembly would like to remind the Baha'is that it is necessary to obtain permission from the Universal House of Justice before traveling to Israel, whether for personal reasons or to visit the Baha'f Holy Places.




[Page 19]THe American BaHA'T 19



In the introduction to the English translation of the Kitab-i-Aqdas it is stated that its publication does not increase the number of laws that are binding on Bahd'ts. The Law of Huqtqu'lléh was applied universally at Ridvén 1992. In due course, the Universal House of Justice will announce further applications of the laws when the friends have had the opportunity of familiarizing themselves with the Most Holy Book and when it is propitious to do so. To clarify the present situation, following are those laws listed in the “Synopsis and Codification of the Kitab-i-Aqdas” that are not at present binding upon the friends in the West. For ease of reference, the numbers of the sections are listed.

1V.A.4.c—The law regarding the exemption from obligatory prayer granted to women in their courses.

1V.A.10—The law concerning ablutions, with the exception of the ablutions required for the Medium Obligatory Prayer which are described in Section CLXXXII of “Prayers and Meditations” and are required for the recitation of that prayer.

1V.A.12—The law concerning actions to be taken in place of an Obligatory Prayer missed on account of insecure conditions.

1V.B.5.a—The definition of travelers for exemption from fasting. Instead of these definitions the believers in the West should observe the following guidance given by the beloved Guardian's secretary on his behalf: “travelers are exempt from fasting, but if they want to fast while they are traveling, they are free to do so. You are exempt the whole

Laws of Kitab-i-Aqdas not binding on Western believers

period of your travel, not just the hours you are in a train or car, etc. ...”

1V.B.5.f—The law regarding the exemption from fasting granted to women in their courses.

IV.C.1.i—The laws governing betrothal.

a i—The law concerning the payment of a dowry by the groom to the bride on marriage.

IV.C.1.l and m—The laws concerning the traveling of a husband away from his wife.

IV.C.1.n and o—The laws relating to the virginity of the wife.

IV.C.2.b—That part of the divorce law relating to fines payable to the House of Justice.

IV.C.3— law of inheritance. This is normally covered by | laws of intestacy at the present time.

IV.D.1.a—The law of pilgrimage.

IV.D.1.d—The law of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar is gradually being put into effect.

IV.D.1.f—The Baha'f Festivals are being celebrated by the western friends on their anniversaries in the Gregorian calendar until such time as the Universal House of Justice deems it desirable to pass supplementary legislation necessary for the full implementation of the Badf* calendar.

IV.D.1,j—The age of maturity applies only to Bahé'f religious duties as yet. On other matters it is subject to the civil law of each country. The age of administrative maturity in the Bahé'f community has, for the time being, been fixed at 21.

IV.D.1.k—For the burial of the dead the only requirements now binding in the West are to bury the body (not to cremate it), not to carry it more than a





“ distance of one hour's journey from the place of

death, and to say the Prayer for the Dead if the deceased is a believer over the age of 15.

IV.D.1.p—The law of tithes.

1V.D.1.q—The law concerning the repetition of the Greatest Name 95 times a day.

1V.D.1.r—The law concerning the hunting of animals.

1V.D.1.t, u, v and w—The laws relating to the finding of lost property, the disposition of treasure trove, the disposal of objects held in trust, and compensation for manslaughter are all designed for a future state of society. These matters are usually covered by the civil laws of each country.

IV.D.1.y, xiv, xv, xvi and xvii—Arson, adultery, murder and theft are forbidden to Baha'is, but the punishments prescribed for them in the Ki Aqdas are designed for a future state of society. Such matters are usually covered by the civil laws of each country.

IV.D.1.y, xxv, xxx, xxxi and xxxii—The laws prohibiting the use of the type of pools that used to be found in Persian baths, the plunging of one's hand in food, the shaving of one's head, and the growth of men's hair below the lobe of the ear.

All the exhortations, listed in section IV.D.3, are applicable universally at the present time insofar as it is possible for the friends to implement them; for example, the exhortation to teach one's children to chant the Holy Verses in the Mashriqu'l-Adhkér can be literally carried out only on a limited scale at the present time, but the friends should nevertheless teach their children the Holy Writings as far as possible.









70 race unity workers gather, share experiences at Louhelen conference

About 70 race unity workers from across the country gathered July 23-25 at Louhelen Baha’ School.

Their goal was to share experiences, expand the information network among race unity workers, and deepen their understanding of the processes involved in building unity.

Robert C. Henderson, secretary-general of the National Spiritual Assembly, opened the confererence with a presentation of the vision of race unity.

His talk, drawing on examples of African-Americans throughout history who had envisioned a unified humanity, moved the hearts of all to a deeper appreciation of the spiritual vision that moves the age.

Billie Mayo facilitated sharing among participants on the processes needed to build unity.

Robert Stockman updated the group on the progress of the various Models of Unity projects around the country.

Representatives of the Spiritual Assembly of Greensboro, North Carolina, shared the experience of that Baha’f community

Use of the term ‘Baha'i World Faith’

The Office of Public Information encourages Baha’ is to use the term “Baha’i Faith” when describing the Faith. A statement from the Universal House of Justice, published in the “National Baha’i Review,’ ”” January 1968, states the following: it is our hope that the friends will gradually lose the habit of using this term {Baha’i World Faith] as widely as they do now.

“The designation “The Baha’i Faith’ is more dignified and is preferable. Any adjective added to this name tends to a diminution of its stature and might be taken to mean there are other “Baha’i Faiths’ ...”


in pursuing their own Models of Unity project.

A performance of “The Second Coming,” a drama bringing to life the historic struggle for race unity, brought a special poignancy to conference activities.

The conference was enriched by the participation of several prominent nonBaha’ public officials and professionals.

Dale Kildee, U.S. representative for the congressional district surrounding Louhelen, opened the Saturday session with a 20-minute message of greeting to conference participants.

In his remarks, Rep. Kildee affirmed his long-standing appreciation for the race unity work done by Bahd’fs, pledged his continued support for efforts to ease the oppression of Baha’{s in Iran, and related personal experiences that had led him to see that “unity is the reality of human affairs.”

He noted that personal backgrounds and social conditions often tend to focus attention on disunity and instances of conflict; however, this is not the reality.

A panel presentation by several nonBaha’{ professionals offered personal insights and experiences about building unity among diverse groups.

Panelists included Benjamin Davis, executive director of the Urban Coalition of Greater Flint; Kevin Early, assistant to the president at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan; and Ashoka Roa, program director at the International Institute of Flint.

Dr. Early, in particular, took part in all of the conference sessions and was deeply touched by the Baha’i{ commitment and actions on race unity.

These valuable alliances of mutual support and commitment to race unity will surely further develop in the future.



This llama feels right at home as the Andean fork music group El Viento Canta performs for him and an appreciative audience in Bloomington, Indiana.

Llama llends color to concert as El Viento Canta proclaims Faith to 350 in Bloomington, Indiana

El Viento Canta couldn’t have asked for a better prop.

Yet there it was, a llama, grazing contentedly in front of the stage while the Andean folk music group performed June 26 in Bloomington, Indiana.

The outdoor performance was one of three concerts the Chicago-area Baha’ group gave in Bloomington during a successful teaching weekend sponsored by the city's local Spiritual Assembly.

About 350 people heard the Message of Baha’u’ll4h through this proclamation event—the most visible in Bloomington since the 1988 Baha'i Youth Conference. Baha’ is from all over Indiana came with seekers to seize this opportunity to teach the Cause of God.

Area Baha’ fs helped to copy and distrib ute fliers, babysit for the singers’ children, staff information booths, and plan and host follow-up firesides in a variety of languages.

The pre-youth Peachtree teaching institute played a tasteful role by serving “Most Challenging Strawberries” and “Hands of Humanity” cookies from recipes they found in Brilliant Star magazine.

And the Ilama? It was brought to the outdoor concert by its owner, anon-Baha’f who had seen advertisements for the event and thought her pet might be a nice addition to the Andean music.


Telephone number for the Baha'i National Center Bulletin Board Service (BNCBBS): 708-8690389.




‘Izzat B.£. 150 / Septemper 8, 1993 [Page 20]20 THe American BanA'l


SRT



Soo Fouts Srom page 1

She was told that Kashgar is a ci northwestern China, along the old trade route with Iran.

She recalls thinking to herself that “if “Abdu’l-Baha had wanted to go there and couldn’ t,” she might want to visit it.

The clincher came later when she discovered that the Chinese name for Kashgar is Shufu, a name very much like her own.

“Was that an omen or just vain imaginations and idle fancies?” she asks, laughing. “I was so taken by the idea and made




plans” to go there.

But first comes Korea, at the urging of Continental Counselor Kimiko Schwerin.

Mrs. Schwerin told her that Korea at one time had more than 100 local Spiritual Assemblies. Now, though, it is down to 18, and the Universal House of Justice is “quite distressed” by the decline.

Although Mrs. Fouts has been to Korea many times as a visitor, it had never occurred to her to live there.

“During that conversation, things began happening,” Mrs. Fouts says, “and I thought to myself, you know how Baha'u'llah speaks about our honoring our parents, and I thought maybe this is





ian



also guidance for me to go there, do some work and honor my parents.

“And since I’m Korean, maybe that’s where I should go”—with the intention of eventually reaching China, she says.

“Eventually” might arrive sooner rather than later. The economy of South Korea is booming, but so is the cost of living.

“I’m going to be living on my social security and a little nest egg,” she says. “T’'m trying to sell my home. I want to be self-sufficient.”

Once she finds a permanent home, Mrs. Fouts plans to operate an import-export business, a venture for which she is eminently qualified.




ee





HOTEL/AIRLINE INFORMATION

Special Bah4't group discount r:

Hotel rooms at Buena Vista Palace Hotel

at the Disney World Complex in Orlando,

Florida: $99 per night double occupancy

(no additional charge for children) LIMITED AVAILABILITY

CALL PROMPTLY

Hotel reservations: 1-800-327-2990

Airfare discounts from Delta Airlines

Airline reservations: 1-800-241-6760

(In Canada, call local Delta Office)

(For discounts, refer to File No. XT0195)



Please print Name.

Address.



1993 North American Baha'i Conference on Social and Economic Development

SUR PUewe er lUB TWAIN Sustainable Development for a New Wor

December 16 - 19, 1993

Walt Disney World Orlando, Florida

L ewe o

Registration fee per person Before October 1: $129 After October 1: $149

(No conference registration fee for youth or children)

Make checks payable to: The Rabbani Charitable Trust 1477 W. Fairbanks Avenue Suite 200

Winter Park, FL 32789

For information call:

(407) 647-7777


Registration North American Baha'i Conference on Social and Economic Development

"The oneness of mankind...implies the achievement of a dynamic coherence between the spiritual and practical requirements of life on earth...The concept of social and economic development is enshrined in the sacred Teachings of our Faith.”

The Universal House of Justice





The Rabbani Charitable Trust in association with the Mottahedeh Development § National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahd'fs of the United States, warmly invites you to attend the 1993 North American Baha'i Conference on Social and Economic Development.





This conference presents a unique opportunity for Bahé of all backgrounds and experiences to gather together...


«To gain a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of Bahd't social and economic development as they relate to our role within our communities, our nations, and our world.

.To forge action plans to achieve developmental goals of the Three Year Plan.

.. To network, to share experiences and success stories, and to integrate our efforts for change.




Featured at the conference will be: Speakers: from the National Spiritual Assemblies in North America, the Continental Board of Counsellors, and ‘many others intimately involved in development efforts.

Displays and videotapes of current projects. Special programs for youth and children

Workshops in the areas of:

Race Unity, Enhancement of the Status of Women, The Environment, Education, Health, Bahd't Institutions in Social and Economic Development, and Development with Special Populations.



Phone ( )


City


Names and ages of youth and children attending


State. Zip.

Amount enclosed








aan


Te NT ESOT

For 15 years before serving in Wilmette as assistant secretary of the National Spiritual Assembly, she was administrative assistant to the chairman of a media brokerage, Hamilton Landis Inc.

Then, after moving to Jacksonville, she purchased a gift shop from the same man, who had retired from the brokerage business but “had his fingers in many pies,” including laundromats and gift shops.

One gift shop became four, and Mrs. Fouts operated them until 1988, when a serious automobile accident left her unable to take part fully in the business.

Mrs. Fouts does not see language as a hindrance to ing the Orient.

“My Korean is very poor,” she acknowledges. “I was married to an Irishman for 49 years. I always say I learned Irish fluently, but I lost my Korean along the way.

“But where there’s a will there’s a way. All I need to do is get back into the environment and I'll pick it up easily,” she says.

Mrs. Fouts says she is reminded of the story of Agnes Alexander, “one of the leading women of this Dispensation,” who opened several Asian countries to the Faith without speaking the language.

Mrs. Fouts says her plans have spurred at least seven American women, widows mostly, to visit her while she is abroad.

““They’ re packed and ready to gd!,” “Every time I get a note, they s: ‘How are you doing with your plans?”

“How wonderful if we could have a senior citizens’ brigade of visitors. The Chinese people love and revere older people.”

Her own age lends a sense of urgency to Mrs. Fouts’ planning.

“At my age, I can’t face the rigors that you [a younger person] can stand, and I want to do it [pioneer] before my health fails. I turn 70 this year, and anything can happen—things do happen,” she says.

“My husband was 76 when he died of a heart attack. That’s only six years, and if







I spend a year getting ready to go, then I have only five left, perhaps. Whatever God wills.

“I may be nearing the end of the book [of my life}, but I feel yet that I need to write afew more chapters and make a smashing conclusion.”


Meeting

from page 2

of avowed adherents,” and “entry by troops.”

Although the Treasurer’s Office report did not show improvement from last month in the state of the National Fund, the Na-tional Assembly felt optimistic about a number of measures soon to be put into effect to ensure a steady flow of much-needed funds with which to finance the ever-growing needs of the Baha’i communi

The secretary for External Affairs reported on the steps taken in Washington to obtain a statement from the U.S. government on the desecration of the Baha’i cemetery in Tehran.

The National Assembly has been working closely with the National Spiritual Assemblies of Germany and Australia to call the attention of their respective governments, as well as of the media, to the ghoulish acts of the Tehran municipality in exhuming the remains of Baha’ is and unceremoniously carting them away to an unknown destination.


Ly.

‘Izzat B.£. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993 [Page 21]THe American BaHA't 21


Southeast Asian elected to Spiritual Assembly of Ft. Worth, Texas

For the first time, a Southeast Asian has been elected to serve as a member of the Spiritual Assembly of Fort Worth, Texas.

The newest Assembly member is Truong van Tam, a Vietnamese who emigrated to the U.S. three years ago after having spent a year in a refugee camp in the Philippines and more than five years in a government “reeducation camp” following military service in the war in Indochina.

Mr. Tam has also been named an assistant to Auxiliary Board member for propagation Robert Ramirez.

The road that led him to Fort Worth was long and difficult. Mr. Tam had hoped to become a physician, but after graduating from high school in 1972 he was drafted into the South Vietnamese army and commissioned a second lieutenant.

The war ended in April 1975, but not before a bullet had shattered one of Mr. Tam's forearms. It took him a year to regain use of his hand. After more than five years of hard labor in a North Vietnamese government “re-education camp,” he was relocated to a “new economic zone” where he and other former military officers worked on small cooperative farms raising such crops as rice and sugar cane,



Truong van ra a Bahd't from Vietnam ‘and newly elected member of the Spiritual Assembly of Fort Worth, Texas.


religions were allowed in Vietnam, he could not teach openly, nor were there any administrative bodies, conferences or even Feasts.

In 1989 Mr. Tam was given permission to leave Vietnam. While in the Philippines he was able to teach the Faith openly for the first time, and, with help from James Taylor, a Bahd'f liaison in the Philippines, presented countless firesides, becoming well-known among his fellow refugees as a devoted teacher of the Cause.

Since arriving in the States in 1990, Mr. Tam has continued his efforts to spread the Teachings of Baha'u'llah among Southeast Asians in the Fort Worth area through firesides and unity Feasts.

Last November, encouraged by the U.S. Bahd'f Refugee Office, the Spiritual Assembly of Fort Worth sponsored Mr. Tam's attendance at the second Baha'f World Congress in New York City. He was one of only a few Southeast Asian Bahd’is at that memorable event.

Since then Mr. Tam has redoubled his efforts to teach and deepen his fellow Southeast Asians, armed with one of his favorite passages by ‘Abdu’l-Bahé (from Tablets of the Divine Plan): “How can I succeed unless Thou assist me with the breath of the Holy Spirit, help me to triumph by the hosts of Thy glorious kingdom, and shower upon me

While visiting a neighbor Mr. Tam was introduced to the Bahd'f Faith, and after studying for a year declared his belief in Baha'u'llah. But since no organized

Thy confirmations, which alone can change a gnat into an eagle, a drop of water into rivers and seas, and an atom into lights and suns?”


Performing Arts Teaching Team


New teaching tool evolves in Central States

Anew teaching tool has evolved in the Central States: the temporary Performing Arts Teaching Team (PATT).

In a PATT, Baha’f youth from distant communities gather at a central point for intensive spiritual, physical, intellectual and emotional training.

Since many youth do not live in areas that have comprehensive youth programs or youth teaching projects, this new model provides an opportunity for them to come together from remote areas, deepen on many aspects of the Faith and then, in just a few weeks, go out and “blazon the Name of Baha’u’lléh.”

From its beginning three years ago, “Balra’fs In Effect” (BIE), the PATT in northeastern Ohio, has been one of many elements in a comprehensive youth development program created by the Greater Cleveland Youth Teaching Institute.

Two key goals of this teaching institute have been: to develop the spiritual vitality and faith of youth; and to empower them to teach the Cause and fully participate in Baha’f community life.

To this end, the institute began the youth program by focusing on developing and empowering the Baha’{ youth within their own communities. When BIE started, the average age of youth was 13 to 14, with an age range of 7 to 18.

Once the youth had the experiences of service, intensive deepening, direct teaching, proclamation through performance, working at increasingly higher levels of unity, refined consultative skills and traveling, they gained an understanding and maturity that empowered them to assume even greater responsibilities.

They had already shared their enthusiasm with other youth they had visited in their travels and, as a result, these youth decided to start their own PATTs from scratch.

In addition, many youth who had visited Cleveland for the past two mid-winter conferences were inspired and joined in initiatives already begun in Cleveland or started their own youth projects.

At this point, the youth entered a new

phase in their development.

Many youth from across the Central States had not been in a PATT, but wanted to participate in the “Fruit of the Holy Year” Teaching Project in Atlanta.

In order to participate, the youth were required to be in an active team. Unfortunately, bringing a new team to the point where it is functioning effectively generally takes from one to two years.

Using the existing networking, the growing experience and the resources that the Cleveland youth were developing, the youth from these states collaborated with BIE and a new model, a temporary Performing Arts Teaching Team, came into being: the newly formed Central States Workshop.

The youth participants came together for a brief time from different areas, drew upon existing resources, rehearsed, deepened, developed unity and prepared to teach.

This temporary PATT then traveled, taught and proclaimed the Faith through the medium of the performing arts for a specific period of time.

When they accomplished their mission, the team dissolved, but the experience they gained could be drawn upon to assist others to develop their own PATT.

BIE was not able to participate in the teaching project in Atlanta as an entire PATT; however, a few of the youth were deeply committed to the project.

The summer schedule had already been set.

The first week, all youth (whether or not local or in the PATT) were invited to participate in a weeklong intensive training in the Ruhi deepening method that would provide a foundation for participating in the entire summer projects.

This teacher training has been quite successful in Columbia as a tool for largescale consolidation. The youth envision a time in the near future when it will be necessary to consolidate large numbers of new believers in their own communities and are examining the Ruhi method as a model or foundation for building consoli dation strategies into all teaching projects they undertake.

The performance quality of BIE had been limited by the lack of dance, drama and other artistic human resources in their community that could have been drawn upon to assist them. They wanted to develop and polish the quality of their performance presentation so that it would be a more effective teaching tool.

Therefore, the second week was used for intensive arts training and deepening that was open to all youth. A professional sacred dance choreographer helped choreograph new materials and refine existing pieces.

This was then followed by three weeks of service (such as meals for homeless, house painting, working with children in a community center, etc.) and teaching, which was open to any youth who had fulfilled the study requirements.

One week they traveled to an area in northwestern Pennsylvania where they had been the year before and where a small PATT had started as a result. Two more weeks were dedicated to the Greater Cleveland Ohio area.

In addition to the service and teaching projects with the whole team, the youth who had the intensive arts training participated in performances.

Immediately following the teaching project, 17 youth from several of the Central States came together in Cleveland to form a temporary PATT to goto the “Fruit of the Holy Year” teaching project in Atlanta. They called themselves the Central States Workshop.

provided the skills and unity necessary to be both an effective teaching team and a polished performing arts team.

During this week, they had intensive practice in the newly choreographed performance material. Seemingly endless rehearsals were required to put the hour-length show together.

And throughout the entire week, “hot seat” deepenings were interspersed with rehearsals, service, prayer and intensive consultation. Hot seat deepening, learned from the Boston Workshop, is a form of role playing as seekers and teachers in hypothetical teaching scenarios.

See PERFORMING ARTS page 27

To mark the first anniversary of the passing of

Several of the youth had par- the Hand of the Cause of God William Sears, ticipated in the Baha’i Youth Marguerite Sears (right) presented a tape-reService Corps andallhadhands- corded copy of Mr. Sears' book, God Loves on experience in a variety of Laughter, to Carol Ann Rott, librarian of the teaching projects. They had all Nannini (Arizona) Library. Ms. Rott expressed demonstrated their maturity and her gratitude to Mrs. Sears who has ona number

commitment to the Faith. One final week of preparation


of occasions donated books by Mr. Sears to the library, and they are fregently checked out.

‘Izzat B.€. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993 [Page 22]

22 Tue American Ban.




EXCELLENCE IN ALL THINGS

SoHEILA KHOSRAVANIFAR, a Baha’ from Lake Oswego, Oregon, who came to the U.S. 13 years ago from Iran, has been chosen as a Leader for Manufacturing Fellow for the 1993-95 academic years at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Ms. Khosravanifar is a Boeing Computer Services Total Manufacturing System project manager and material requirements analyst for Boeing Commercial Airplane Group in Portland. On completing her fellowship at MIT, she will receive two master's degrees, one in electrical engineering and the other in computer sciences. In 1991, after earning degrees in mathematics and electrical engineering while working two jobs, Ms. Khosravanifar received a master's degree in business administration from Portland State University.

Donna E.M. Denizé, a Baha'i from Arlington, Virginia, who teaches English at St. Albans, a private school for boys in Washington, D.C., took part June 23 ina White House ceremony honoring 141 Presidential Scholars, one of whom had chosen her as the teacher who most influenced his academic development. Ms. Denizé also has been invited to serve on a planning committee for an exhibit at the Folger Shakespeare Library in 1996 honoring the African-American tradition of performing Shakespeare, and to take part in a panel discussion on effective classroom teaching to be held in October at the Smithsonian Institution.

A Baha’, Priscitta L. Grirritx, has been named 1993 Alumni Professor at the University of South Florida in Tampa. The Alumni Professor Award, sponsored by the USF Alumni Association, is presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of outstanding teaching, distinguished service to the USF community, and contributions to the faculty member's discipline. Ms. Griffith, an associate professor, teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the College of Education and conducts research on reading acquisition and reading instruction.

Nina Tunstatt, an 11-year-old Bahd'f from New Haven, Connecticut, was the statewide winner among fifth grade students for a poster she submitted in a recent contest for drug abuse prevention. On May 13, at the invitation of Gov. Lowell Weicker, she was honored at the State Capitol in Hartford, presented a plaque and a $100 savings bond, and her poster was mass-produced and displayed in the halls of the Capitol building.

Anprew Massey, a Bahd'f from Lake Worth, Florida, was graduated in the top 10 percent of his class of nearly 400 this year at Lake Worth Community High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, three-year winner of the Waddell Award for leadership, scholarship and athletics, chosen all-county, all-conference and all-district in football and wrestling, and first team all-state in football. He played in the Florida NorthSouth All-Star football game in July, received the Pathfinders Award in athletics from among students in 27 high schools, the Faculty Award at his school for scholarship and leadership, a Civitan Club citizenship award, and served on a “Bridge-builders” team to help promote racial harmony in his school. He has been granted a full four-year scholarship to Middle Tennessee State University where he plans to study biology and play football.

Cameron Mura, a Baha'i from North Augusta, South Carolina, has been named a Collegiate Scholastic All-America by the United States Achievement Academy. A 1992 honor graduate of North Augusta High School, he attends Georgia Tech University in Atlanta where he holds a 3.8 grade point average.

Nasi. Isaac Wayne Gurrey, a 14-year-old Baha'i from Mechanicsville, Maryland, received a number of awards and certificates designating him as an outstanding student in middle school, where he earned straight A's for three years. He received the Presidential Academic Fitness Award and awards in French and algebra and for perfect attendance. He was active in the school band, on a community baseball team, and in the Boy Scouts of America. Nabil completed a pilgrimage last July and attended the Baha'i World Congress in November.

Anissa Gatata, a 10-year-old Baha'i from Reno, Nevada, was named this year's Outstanding Athlete of the Year at Rita Cannon School for her achievements in volleyball, tennis, basketball, skating and dance. Her eight-year-old sister, SHAYDA, was also named one of the school's outstanding athletes and was chosen as one of the school's 10 outstanding citizens of the year.

Jorpan Gortuies, a 10-year-old Bahd'f who moved with his family last year from Puerto Rico to Washington state, was recognized at an awards ceremony for “outstanding academic achievement and outstanding behavior” at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Yakima, where he is enrolled in a special program for gifted and talented students. He also received a written commendation from the Superintendent of Schools for his “exceptional level of accomplishment.”

Minot Ounca Correia, a physically challenged Baha'f youth from Greater Sebastopol, California, earned his high school proficiency certificate in May. The certificate is equivalent to a high school diploma. Because of his handicaps, Mihdi has been unable to attend school under normal circumstances since he was six years old. Despite this, he earned the high school certificate at age 16 and plans next year to attend Santa Rosa Junior College, where he took part this year in forming a Baha'f Club on campus.











Anorew Massey






BAHA'IS OF CHIA OUR DEAR KEVIN


NGMAIl WELCOME LOCKE AND FRIENDS


The Bahé ‘ts of Chiangmai, Thailand, prepared this banner to welcome Kevin Locke

(fourth from right), a Lakota Indian Bahd't from the U. and four other American Indians at the airport in Chiangmi friends were in Thailand from May 30-June 2 as part of a cultural tour of Asian

countries.


is daughter, Kimimila; i. Mr. Locke and his


Kevin Locke, daughter, four other American Indians visit Thailand on cultural tour of Southeast Asia


Kevin Locke; his daughter, Kimimila; and four other American Indians visited Chiangmai, Thailand, May 30-June 2 as part of a cultural tour of Southeast Asian countries.

While there Mr. Locke performed at a public meeting arranged by the United States Information Agency (USIA), playing the Lakota courting flute and presenting a number of dances. He was introduced to the audience of several hundred by the local USIA director.

On the day before the performance, Mr.

Locke and his daughter visited Bahd'fs of the Karren tribes in the Omgoi district, 190 kilometers (about 120 rates) from Chiangmai. He played the flute for the friends, visited the Baha'f institute under construction in Omgoi, and performed for 200 students and teachers at the local high school.

Mr. Locke spoke to many people in Chiangmai, and always mentioned that he was a Bahd'f and explained the teachings of the Faith.


PEACE-MAKING

Portland Baha'is have display at 6th National Conference

During the sixth National Conference on Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution, held May 29-June 1 in Portland, Oregon, about 600 people paused at a display table sponsored by Baha'ts in Oregon and were presented “gifts” that included copies of “The Promise of World Peace” and the magazine “The Baha'is,” first seen at the second Baha'{ World Congress last November in New York City.

Participants from South Africa, England, Canada, Hungary, India, China, Ukraine, Romania, the U.S. and other countries came to the conference to explore the challenge of diversity and consult on ways in which peace and justice can be created and sustained in a world where differences are inevitable.

Many of those who stopped at the Baha'f display wondered how the concept of Baha‘ consultation would be effective in a global community. Still others asked about the role of the Universal House of Justice in the Baha'i Administrative Order.

Each was greeted by an official “Baha'i representative” and shown the beautifully decorated display of Baha'f books amidst huge bouquets of flowers. On the back wall were posters drawing attention to “unity through diversity” and including photographs of the Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette.

Aconference workshop on “Baha'f Consultation: Achieving Unity Through Diversity” was conducted by Steven Gonzalez, assistant attorney-general for

Arizona, an Auxiliary Board member and member of the Baha'f Justice Society.

Three Baha’ fs took part in an evening round table discussion with some 70 others representing a variety of religious denominations.

Also, a Baha'f was interviewed by the religion reporter assigned to the conference. The article was to be published by George Mason University in Virginia, headquarters for the conference staff.


‘Most Holy Book’ theme of 20th Conference on Nur at Elizabethtown College

“The Kitdb-i-Aqdas: The Most Holy Book” was the theme of the 20th annual Conference of Nur held May 29-30 at Elizabethtown (Pennsylvania) College. About 420 people from eight states attended this year's event, which saw one declaration of faith in Bahé'u'llah.

The speakers were Javidukht Khadem, Robert Harris, and Dr. Lameh Fananapazir. The spirit and excitement of the National Convention and highlights of the Three Year Plan were shared by Auxiliary Board member Tahereh Ahdieh and three delegates to the Convention.

Special classes were held for children, and workshops for youth and adults followed each of the talks.

Music was performed by a number of family groups—the Aryanis, the Agbaws and the Gilmers—and by local Baha'i youth and children.

‘Izzat B.E. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993 [Page 23]


Atlanta from page 1

Although each of these groups has its own particular style, all have two things in common: (1) their goal is teaching, and (2) their method of teaching is through the arts.

Workshop members are aware that their effectiveness in teaching the Cause depends on how deeply they have immersed themselves in the Writings and how able they are to reflect in their character and bearing those lofty ideals of personal conduct enunciated by Bahd'u'lléh and exemplified by ‘Abdu’l-Baha.

A mature workshop realizes that performance is only one of many tools for “finding and attracting receptive soul(s)” and “delivering the Message with wisdom.” Keenly aware that the process of teaching must continue until the new believer is nurtured to “unqualified acceptance of Baha'u'llah” and confirmed to “service in His Cause,” many workshops have developed long-term consolidation strategies.

Bringing these large and disparate elements together for a concentrated weeklong teaching/proclamation effort was a long and complex process. Since the AtJanta campaign was envisioned last year by Oscar DeGruy, a co-founder of the Los Angeles Baha'i Youth Workshop, the National Teaching Committee has worked with local Spiritual Assemblies, youth workshops and their coordinators, and individual Baha'is to help make the vision a reality.

The young people came to Atlanta mostly by car, bus or van, teaching along the way at whatever venues Bahd’fs in the various cities and towns through which they traveled had arranged for them.

Once in Atlanta and housed in dormitories at Georgia Tech, the Baha'f youth undertook an almost non-stop schedule of performing and teaching until it was time for them to depart.

Following breakfast each day and a meeting at which they prayed and discussed strategy, the workshop members loaded their vehicles and climbed aboard, ready to give the first performance of the day. Many of them would not return to the dorms until 10 or 11 that night.

They performed at community centers, schools and recreational parks, and at

various sites suggested by the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Non-Violent Social Change; Habitat for Humanity (a Christian charity group that builds homes for the poor); Hands on Atlanta (a community-oriented service organization); and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (which expressed an interest in working with the Baha'fs in the future). Workshop members presented the Message at town squares in Roswell, Dahlonega and Cumming. The latter town, in Forsyth County, has gained national prominence in recent years as an area of ongoing racial unrest and Ku Klux Klan activity. The performances in Cumming led to two radio interviews, on WSB-AM, Atlanta's top-rated


Tue American BaHA'i 23

ATS

Putting ‘Fruit of Holy Year’ campaign in perspective

The following is an interview with Pat Steele, a member of the National Teaching Committee who lives in Marietta, Georgia, and worked closely with the “Fruit of the Holy Year” project that brought some 14 Bahd't Youth Workshops to Atlanta for a week-long teaching campaign in late July and early August whose results so far include at least 75 declarations of belief in Baha'u'llah.

The American Bahd't: What advantages have been gained by bringing these workshops together?

Pat Steele: Primarily, the more people you concentrate in an area targeted for teaching, the greater the impact you will have. But apart from this, it allows the workshops themselves to share experiences as well as artistic developments and ideas.

TAB: As you review the week, what are some of the more significant developments that you recall?

PS: 1 was impressed by the fervor these youth demonstrated in their desire to teach. Not only did they take part in structured events, in their free time they devoted themselves to teaching the Faith. Their eagerness to teach was so strong. They had an enthusiasm for teaching that comes only from the act of teaching. I also think this project raised the youth to a new level of identity as Bahd'fs. Their energy, their creativity, and their love for one another as Baha'is grew noticeably during this one short week.

TAB: In what ways did this campaign address

goals of the Three Year Plan?

PS: Well, this project alone accounted for fully one-tenth of the numerical goal established for traveling teachers. It also dealt with raising up a generation that is free from prejudice. In fact, this is one of the strongest and most visible ways we have of making the Bahda'f teachings on race known outside the Faith; these workshops are working models of these principles, and they are constantly on public view. They also address the issue of the advancement of women, and through their own maturation as well as new declarants, they are helping to expand the human resources of the Faith.

TAB: What sort of follow-up is planned?

PS: Since many local Assemblies were involved in sponsoring the workshops and performances, they are aware of the new declarants and are in a position to step in immediately and begin a process of nurturing and deepening. The youth in Atlanta are planning to follow up in areas that need strengthening, to make sure the new believers are not left to themselves but continue to enjoy opportunities to be with other Bahd'fs. We've also made a good many connections with civic and social groups, some of which have already invited the Atlanta Baha'f Workshop to return.

TAB: Are there projects in the works for similar events in other cities?

PS: Yes, possibly. The scope of this campaign is already national, since it involves so many people from across the country. The next step is to decide when and where to go from here.


all-news station, and V-103, one of the highest rated contemporary music stations in the Atlanta metro area.

Everywhere they appeared the youth workshops presented the Bahd'{ principles of the oneness of humanity, the need to eliminate prejudices of all kinds, the equality of the sexes, and abstention from violence and drugs.

Drama, dialogue, dance, rap and contemporary music helped them deliver the message in a way that demonstrated the earnestness of their beliefs and the efficacy of the Teachings of Baha'u'llah as the sole remedy for a sick and grieving humanity.

Everyone who saw these performances was invited to attenda fireside that evening. If no firesides were scheduled in that area, they were invited to the Student Center at





One of the 14 Bahé i Youth Workshops from across the country that took part is the


‘Fruit of the Holy Year’ teaching campaign in Atlanta, Georgia, gives a typically spirited performance. Besides performing each day, the young Bahd'ts taught oneon-one and traveled throughout the Atlanta area distributing invitations to firesides

and other events. (Photo by Joe Ferguson)



RESERVE NOVEMBER 14 AMERICA’S DESTINY MAY DEPEND ON IT



Georgia Tech, site of the largest and most spirited gatherings of the week.

If a workshop was not scheduled to perform during a morning or afternoon, its members did not use the free time to rest or wait for their next assignment; instead, they donned their Baha'{ T-shirts and, armed with pamphlets and flyers, walked through malls and other public areas looking for any opportunity to mention the Name of Bahd'u'llah and make known the principles of His Cause.

In the evenings the dozens of Bahda'f youth who had returned from their teaching trips were joined by no less than 20 seekers—and usually many more—for the firesides at Georgia Tech. After watching performances by selected youth workshops, the audiences would break up into smaller groups to continue discussing various aspects of the Faith until late at night.

On Saturday, August 7, more than 100 seekers were among the approximately 800 people who gathered at Georgia Tech's Theatre for the Arts for a program that marked the culmination of the week-long effort.

Performers included the Baha'f Gospel Choir featuring Sandy Simmons- Williams; Doostan, a duo of singing Baha'is; and a grand finale performed by young Bah representing all of the youth worksho)

Also on the program was a dramatic presentation illustrating progressive revelation and the resistance by humankind to each new Messenger of God.

The evening also provided an opportunity to recognize the efforts of coordinators who are working with the youth, devoting their time and resources to bringing them together not only for this special teaching campaign but during the rest of the year as well.

That these several hundred Baha'i youth had a positive impact on the city of Atlanta was formally recognized by Mayor Maynard Jackson who issued a proclamation through the city's Office


of Youth Services thanking them for their efforts to improve through their message of racial harmony and nonviolence the quality of life of all the residents of Atlanta.

Shoghi Effendi said, “That day will the Cause spread like wildfire when its spirit and teachings are presented on the stage or in art and literature as a whole. Art can better awaken such noble sentiments than cold rationalizing, especially among the mass of the people.”

The experience of the youth workshops in Atlanta demonstrates the potency of the performing arts as a teaching tool when combined with youthful enthusiasm and energy.

Baha'i Johney Brooks, U.S. Foreign Service officer, profiled by Colorado paper Johney Brooks, a Baha'f who directs the administrative office of the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan, one of the former Soviet republics, was profiled June 17 in a feature art in the Pueblo (Colorado) Chieftain headlined “Citizen of the World.” Ms. Brooks, the article notes, “uses her international career [she has spent more than 10 years in the U.S. Foreign Service] to live the Bahé'f faith and its teachings of unity, equality and peace among humankind.” As Baha'is, Ms. Brooks says, “we are supposedly world citizens. [My work] helps me to feel more honest about my religious claims that I am a world citizen.” Ms. Brooks was invited in 1982 by the Reagan administration to join the Foreign Service as director of its office in The Gambia. Although she was studying at UCLA and working toward a doctorate, she says she couldn't refuse the offer and postponed her studies to accept the position. After the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, Ms. Brooks was asked to help set up a U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan, one of 15 countries that claimed their independence from Russia.





‘Izzat B.£. 150 / Septemper 8, 1993 [Page 24]24 THe American BaHA'l

SS eB Sad OLS tle pe ale! Sas Spite Slasl y whoo S ole gor 4 ul re tee CH Se tt GL s gas OLS Ge BF gS Kila gle yo 5 wth PNAS shew Oe © ® bbs ee uly ub 2 dere ev 0b) ys Rah WS Es weal 5 JolS 5 =p Sol

lone aS cul of le gl SS Gl uot Ly od 5 ant oles Y ees! gals ole jl ae GS vreey 15 of dy WS ae AL pees g wT tolpe be Cd oly eb Coe oI 4S aitlol age Got 5 Grdy oUbe Gopay pot las g9 Ls Laks als pe Wolntl, Li SN pel ae CLM & by Goeart, 6515 4 G5 Ss he bs BEL 5 Sands ob} Jette apne 5 ay Clo! y 2 bs oe led! DET 5 CoS Saas wy oy hee & laut yo 5 25 4 pl Ble dre 4 5 whe se ob) & Kl! ot Se lee IP pom 2

4S obs a2 9b) pu glSasls Gly GEE! ge 52 (Han) gE CoS 3s» ole dibs Geog! p> Bley Abe oh) 5 silh Ay S92 guy Atharl Glas 5 aS Qe (555 oe S| oy 8 short Gayacus Sylirs firs fl ON tel es Se oll! Gly oll

palesleearrcrselees, Wisc SON calllaan ya Fan 4S (Hui) 59> SH declee A ale yd o925 OLE) tL pe Curt Is Gee nl at pS 3 4 WIG 28 & eyed 9b) y Hl ee Siz sleet tee 52 5 what ey oe Gok! Ald gs EP WE! Gyles dy ilo S LY soln cok Jat yo glebes So gale clea! te! dime SLI 42 oe ASL (GS Glu 5 gle

jl YYVEFIPY Ge yo VAM) GUT Glan Ig SI NVVAVYA 5 L555 apts! Gyre oly 3! AVIAY 5 55,5 235 Sl eps VEVOFA G3 SN cee YMDYA cate Sash MED) 4 NL AacUb WS jl pac sNe 0 ape 5 Sl obs Qb oly eh 99 (gay ST 5 loal 52 04,5d0 ss iypgte rb Jt 32 ey Bley oS, Slat SL peas) naS, ooges ASe aed CSc oe flail pea Seavey amaswacas eslpilirets 155 pasts a hee OLE 6S Cl et ee Ope waslactl Goly oles

Aare tly glee s Shel wie Glo! ces ote G Br gal 1 atl 9 OULG 4 CLIK ude gly gyfoihs dere 9 tbo 3 whe Hl Sle loll Obl JL old aS glee 5 opty CH! olhos ald Jpite 25 4b gery Ope syVo ohyb 2 OLE 5 Ge yb ces he oe OL shel etl iY oe she sols y Ob 2 Hs versie AB ola ble pS 22 b oly! ole ALS jlo pare oli sak ols a | 2d Wis gall JUS ph3 Ole) (asboaS pais gli

ee Spe ee 4) SS


290d 9 IE SUE 9 OE DLS obj 39 5 GEL et shay iI wae 4 lee chi» 5! Gan de Whory SLL gar

de> jt we pLL wt bis gl3 > Sacaly oble (ay 4 Ge VY oye) oLel cape ole AS rps Ole oe & SIL! 3s Ere eg GL at GL lye SoG Wks bt 5 Cys Sead oly> 59 seetuls 92 AS tS Spite Cad ay (ge AV_VWNA) as GWE 5! pan 5! ols ye gale gl gle

237 9& pew Soy

BLL Gyre sls dere Ua GES, 9 GASB 5s Gared Gt Sy vray SL SP 99 Gel Gare Sie le GE AE 5 GIL sod odes Gee 4 Ob! SI

AYVALNYVA) (Yuan) gly Abus dyy9 59 NVAY_AYVY) sbyppSybe lapis gles 59 5 (ree rb Wah Cos gees abel HAS oe (GD pz MWalys 5G! SLE 49 gel Aba, aS oy pie on bel s oz wet 92 4 pS 65 OG 3 on Spite Glee slo Iw ole oe Ul) gene So, aly! 9 (Poe 02 > Spee DUES One dy Ip Arghie ot obj 5 3 phe Jobs oy92 gil yo etisle ge ely 4 2ap05 es Oley way Gl > Che 92 gl Sas JN shee VEAP JL 59 one eh AS Gare hb dee ed ee

WS col ot S54 Ys He sly ES 22 bs pee 92 lel qe elee aire Slyal 59 oe AG 52 5 GE 32 Sh WSs 42 4 Yt 4 alee 3! Sadr osls PR lI bls sgt Sree VVIY SLL 42 aS (Kai Feng) Sud GS Gyre Shop ad Ly ght! bus (Song) Soy dus 59 2? (Pudian) gles SxS AU 32 So Glogs she SSL! Soop 5 (Quan Zhou) 42 ole 44 ole by eset ool dl aS cat Bly dll 5! y2 glee

hey sy 2ST y 25


4g Dlosls Cos GIL yl gly elas! 5 Gogo Che Be Lod me epee lel prey o OT QS wil 03.505

om Hlays Lely GS ar ayer, b wll, ool doles vat Sb y yb Qh 9 oS 92 oA! 9 Bd ot SAS IW oe 5 ol | pape Sap 4a S cpg y Irgre Sue & Ces ols as ote HH Sadp-te ge » bs ol! wel ol!

abel aS aylo gine pyltegs gue 59 020,15 2 EN Bae ALE WS Bb es yb Clea! 5 obj HL es Se OLS ols Gly oh lee 32 SF 555 SS ole glug gl iI SS 2203 eB Sag 4 sls SF gay pee BEE olys abe 625 ob asl Gly 3! JL ae SN yee phe stl 5 solu G «cole alps Gere she 5 rrp Ole sg ter ee & ul I sel atl s tly Ty oll Les tthe Ge

ee Es ty HL AS Se Guy Geis hee Gat 9 CH (SY WK ub obj

Hard 9 422.0! Axo

jl aS “Saab 5 atl ULL Jy! Ls asl jLtsl S56 coal “Gays pL” OL Leal cual

9 EP Se gtlcel tes yw yA! Bobb BE 5 slays 5) GUT Cope & Saad 4 ldo He jl ghoae GIS 5 (jibe) sis cod oay05 WF ay ST Sa Go gpoy

als Gana A(SEVY Phe vert gelesen a es lee the tet, 5 es Geen; 2 SIIB, GEIS tore 59 Gol oby tous (45,5 oS 5! BIL) oh Gaus sobs! ght 9 poles 5 s285F Glpecls jet! 65,5 clegluls col 2S G2 GS2 Epre Whe

Le Sylh ¥0 GNU ao 85 Sl SL asics wba SS 4 Cul (IK po! Yo VO oy) of Jobe Nea Mc iy Cees ote hy epewcaun op D)MeSHeRA

dee ols os oy! = b Le wl Farzin Dustdar ranls P.O. Box 220 mn L- 900: Ibruck. LUXAMBURG.

Cl Sb 52 Ree ORT 9 One oMlbstoy, 3 ‘TEACHING OPPORTUNITY IN CHINA SOUT Js plj,5 395 (Gay BLS 5! i)


2 esate ily WIS pe eo 9 AISIL 4 Golastl » Sa 5 ail Goa; snl Gey 5 pl 5 ib > 5 Qcbol pant Cty 6S wl tee Aol Gb» Lb oe S78 & OUI S gene pe & Ly She 92 wl Wobyy aS 92 GP on pepate Ul gil Ht af tie Cpe So 5H ath tls ayes Se ay MSE GL Sas S29 ol SLiLse ASS Sc Hina isal is) ails Maes pe it oliily Soo coger Gh y 2th aut glands Ly 29d fob olay bre y Le SOT aS siloaye ays Ore 055F aae SIL ASL th whit Job ples 52 ITIL Glas 5 ah 5 snes Sans AS oop IS 7 art 92 nl ow HL jlere Ql DEenU ths La yeiayles elie al eel a ay GEL! Yee bye y GLE dL

RNY sas: Marla ean eae liste oe 9 bel Heme hee it Gay JL FY (Qin) ae Serb iN pe of Hae 5 3 5 2S far Ly SP spe gs GhT pL, gle! G+ oes 5 OW 6 4 Add 5 LEWD 5 ple y Oble » Say Sst Je oly ott oo Sy 4 2) ololicel ded 5! eee OM 5 pl 3! BLY 4 OL ope 9 WG AAS a5L5) ge (Uy) oe SL Ad Dre oer Ht OS Gb jl opt 5 by JG oe pe AN el 6 > 6 ge we ae IG Bye OV Re Sli! rol iy hal s at

(LiBai) GLI ore Bub HE pds re 5 oe GAS SI! Soy eS eI per ob ae Sob ALL Gly 52 oe yb ae pS Wades: sara cccel Lin Ooh SL, alah piicdies


‘Izzat 8.£. 150 / Sepremper 8, 1993 [Page 25]

Hee oe ly Sm oles on! el ete Sle OSs ee et sg Er Spe © oe gah 6S Col Coe aly gee 39 pl 1S Coal pee Sly pS Gre lanes So tl IS OUI pte ne oly el gaz O25 plo

“ace pila Sldae 5 gliugs 4

& dae

Obk Cle 4b 5! FROM OUR MAILBAG.

Wet SLI Sle gl) tt BE Jey! Rp lel shel spel 2 Glob eS ie JB sles IT ly Ly of oS wlactls

“asl oe DEI Gud & Gp! Saar"

4 EASY 92 Fs bb ott LH! Oblge GLAS 52 opctls Col Gaul 4 JL Y or aetS 93S 99S 4S 5 pry 2S CS Lvl ySL pt Bay eat 2 pee NS GS GS rae JL Y jt ay pessl ols pe ok ub obs 5 SS rshslapiGuli, ss cel

Baad 5 fare a Jeol she Subst o2 ab Soll sly jel HS G Cyto Gel Ons Cle Sle! DE! Go See Care Re Se GUI 5 any ayes gS AF Sly! clean Spb jt olgete pl al eR ae Ca aeelelieaslss

wsliacl 51 Sy WS pat delye cal sel ol w 629 BWSopl 5 AS2 GES Spl Cn3 pre ed PRxl 5 Gl! shee on Ob Blow le S S eB obs 5 pt b soay w le 16 8R Fee gt ok ath ge dhl, Opa obj &

Nd Gee polepte 52 Stl anS yh SN dm pry LEI ole Ae penile ge Hts aye LE SI Se om SF ge” iS CS Sal OLAS 49 pe Slages GI SS gl $4 oF Ie wl IS 298 Shy aptly was Jigs un “the a8 aBL gpl Le GEL yy WS opt ge Od AS Ob; WE BS ok hal pe lal ae Lay OL3 Sigg tlh 8 obj at j2 Wy Ath ge Wh, Ope

get we JL Ste Isl oo DE! Go? ol & dag Jul dade 52 pl Lenni atie 2 oat 4S app Se eS pare 0S part ub shill i oer) mea Seem sleet es Sag, 93 able GS Se Olle Lag, Cols peg sll» WS, y clgdlne 2H po at jl Vy aby & cade Cor aplasd 4 JLts SI sib 5 dalal gol glans 2T G adLUS!, ula S ob Ss te pe mes 5 HL 32 SO nl » IS 5 aM sath actls asl! US Gale (3!

pe ts EL ode 5 Se Sy & LS el Bh 39 S Mg SS Ky oe Hl 3s CS pd ph dpb ge PSS LIS LL, 42 OUST VA SN Se ant les Culiye ly od 59 ves Eb 5! sls 59 4S DE! Go Gel Gay slam dy Compe SAS opt ge dered oat as Ab ghey b mnayt Ge “le Sef 52 eb oA! cost! Gul Slee oS 5

Win 945 52 5 at Ge pl SIG deel jl pan 3 el oll Glol olin jl ot SI 5 pol ple gph lar! asl Sle pl oat Get 9 S53 Clad SS 5 2 5 05 GS DP) eas 45, 08) Aaah asa) ace Ua, US lic Sat 4S, valde (eSc29) glean im | awe Cop 5 Ls ans gn eb deb oS ol J Se ks ES w L OAS 52 Stes 6S rrp She pl & sl ole! 18S Gg als JB ade bE eat! GG pl» 52 32S OAS 43 Sry Hlyo dle Spar jI 5 ply ot bso S 2S Gets Lb alob o jlpf ie et Jub ope

oe

OSS Sle Gle Jeo o> I jy Sp Seep CISL! 52 Albuquerque GF >To “Ghee ASL" L pr WSF el ry Sadi tpels Wad deel “Ghe SoS alain” oes tof Cre

oud GG 6S Cul Sle “Glo iSL" apd 4 ASS GT et Glel 5! SS Sse GUS as Sabie Raines 4s sl omee SI eam) cea glial gle VAAA Jlu gl aS Cul glaub, 3! Qty wcol oa GET 52S gl glFa gS 4 Cree ply

Bhp 99 SAWS 51 Sw 3She jay 02 bly Gul 5 c4, “dhe KL" 25 ay, poe 5) "Ghe ASL" pe ay att I 5! ale Cowl the wlBe cle Sf ASK sl S ld S25 phe! ailyy S29 So Sal Gly 2S wal Pw AS AS Ags WL apt deel “Ghe Seo AS mad Sher che 4 SF at S 6

W ofgags Ss Richeall Kennedy GAS Jory Sheed CSU 52 Bloomfield Wd arb 5! eile Vow cual

PLS Uys alee & | Ab esh 42 dew oe IS JL aS ge es Gil CLI! GI apd Congy ther 98 Sey Corte 2 SLE SL plae Syaee jl ly depde gb Sle of C5559 sles os

goke oll 51S Sash & by PIS Se 3 ot > bh WUE Sole Gays ole Saas jl aye gb Sl oS ano bts Sas tl Coby y Ct pe l of 59 25s 4 SUS Realy

dete glo SLs jl FL y,Sie Golf USsie Olle a25i5 (las JL 55 yas (LK col glac! are obs, IS lee oy dy Ps SEDs en OSS Gleanty i! oS AS ge re pe b gle 49 what Joo eee 9 BIT oe ole or pe LL old ze 5 “aS ge ob | od tal Goal,

Sirs SU Geet ype FS gel OLla3! wee slr SU Sy 6S wpb 4 rt Gh sew vals J SoS Tg olf Goodly

are Sle olla dee a Gays BE a lee 2b lS oe A

THe American BaHA'i 25

ye de Oblg= 5! YOUTH ACTIVITIES tee Sle Sel LS jolt gl 52 hoa cul oad ght SLs 5 alley a Glows stent OLE AIT & eglactl CoLy agul GI

4 GUS 4F C1400 59 Galata GYLF Lust


pale JL VY Sook a & ald V-" AES fools lee 2 bay RS SS at lay bia! LS & ashy =H bay lt wep iR Le ane Ly Gel Gleogye LL" wads Ol GT yy pry GL & Ll LE iss gl G pes gels |) aoe ab Spar Se SS o5s pay nrg Zp le ee Sarre Ln oll & why Spar 4 eel ply & AS Cay pay eet MAS Udine par Se 4 ie Ge athly WS AS 33 td eS Ss pS “asap 09S gig

pth actls



Dead pam mize PO 4 GSS p36 Jlus,>” UUM, pllisiieal ee) gases Ray eee 2 rt Sa pl ry 45) bale 4 Sars rants “She Sop! 5 & Gls clack

CALS she Glad 2 i! bows” PLL Ud oly d a stay oral glist U3 Ours eee ee bath age » | poub, a GS Nem oe wb SLL bes, GoS, 5 uh B92 Pep Se GS pS ge DUES 1S! p22 J Ae bel Glaby 5 pote we AS ped Lol Gleb, 22s pole 5 oe JI dele obs & dle ae SK ls plo ISS “GeV 45,6 V ot 32 ply GLa, te

“ML dae dey Le Coys oS cy we Nile ts Ble 2S NS wh wh | SOT Sy plactle pl ae oS peed we Sy ole



Alpre ot of jl aw WS CS pple yy Cay de DIS Gal) supe Ge Seat Ure sls. OSS Cale pyle jh ay 9S Gold L of OLS J, sdesyy SEIS SS SS guy GIy Ly of CLUS oS 20 Ot 2S gat dae dal Gt pele Sy wo b BS nd ot pals Go |b Ab! oS ape ol pb 3 WS ae aye Cou Ge ths pale Va ecenl 095 ne aejpes Lp Yh ly LCs ye 391 opt le by pled el re pale deg BT Cad > 9 2S S23 NS PP Ode “AS ees pl they GIF 32 | 2 yt ye


Meet GS 6)4,9 Glade Ulie yg> MA jy)

ary Ye & GAIT Ge ubjy 5! SL 29 giloy

dlp! sliytlals& jaa a V4AF Jl Ls

229 8S 1, Bas pls Joel y wT Kyl 12 RIS poleg 2 SLE BTV gn

Sle LF 42 Les 5) eRe alin CYL 59

‘Izzat B.£. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993


[Page 26]


PUY oy Soy placl y ol uly GSme Jule sage Ly clot Olinnas fle Soyo Sle 2S gb! 2? ite Gee AB alee LL of 3 3h OL Gun HN she by lee Jal de ob 5 25 auylin 4426 yl et SL silp Clans 4 Clas ory ole

tas 5 bn SS lel & abe Sanky WWY Me Sly F uF 5 oy! SL

bel Claws opok IN MEMORY OF THE MARTYRS

bal oboe aya & Gle JL dye TV yy “del d abd of aS olSe’ gle & Glos tal ate 53) 2 gales es} sill i> 59

Se peer & oy Qlie Ly ol Glel sells gre oF jae ange Ob) jl 3 Vo Solyt sool glist slabs jl til

BES gyr0y2 92 Ol gered ypSde HLL gl are ti JL als go Sly, lee bt ed ob of Le S way 2S aps ol Sl aed olel 5s

seh » ebLbs ot! Glel tt eo Wve Gly at oy eT od ol ul ideals Sie) Ni 2) AST 13iy7|


Ned SH he ERLE Glel jy 0 SSS let s Sle oll! b ol Sis U5 4 ot shel & glee MeL LG gre aisle go Saleed aype ote Garb js ate ders Qu BS ge NB rls a aed WS GLE NSLS 6S at ge oa web, abl 5! wy WISTS 5 tio 0S I tb cos pea Sia) ole jlo 4uwgo 4c Ub! wn ol PERSIAN INSTITUTE FOR BAHA'I STUDIES ile Gsleo Aalllac Gore C099 Cae g wll tls dolgis” 5599) Sy Sly Gyles Lee pare gens sald LKts VANE ge ole YY ats GT) anes NSN pL G os gel hel gyoye col ll tly tIpE” Ja ats OL, th Ol, iltie class aS) od lal.’

Cres

Glo!

ers Sy Shad 5 ae 5 bey Ge Ole eS sald 13 Coy ager 5

AS sre shel jh sly Gyles Lanjerin Sper AS 4 ee) lo? SY LL a2 thle af gl 55 & Ly 9d CVs US Se ces LIL of ad Ly apt Cee Sin we Jey! demge ay VANE Glo ole STG SI a sole GALS Lobby 92 pad Sype 49 LG yl (cul pub 9b3 & OL ib,) tal Se dee iets UL, 593) AE Sle y oe 5 ALLS Raye ces AS dels el

demge LU prt SLEW! OS lL

NVA-VeF > cys 45 Ss Gls pile i lee (fF VV) WA-¥YVA 55.55 $8 (£14)

Persian Institute for Baha'i Studies P.O. Box 65600 Dundas, Ontario. LOH 6Y6 CANADA

says)


Kl aS oye gel yShe UL, Gar WS Ses pe Sew iS 3 Sly by sls Shy! Cele 22 wilh Clas gop ole jl obs 52 44 ALS QLLt car 2,5 hs he Jie LEY & guylS BE Ae gle gSL ls Jo 4 of GS by aS SEH) lac Slee nl) aaa sm\ ee ere macs, Gibbs 5 3 2S Cre SIR ot SLI! Li, 145 o3l o5a7 onl Tb 5 Ae pared gilts glen QulS GE Bax SELLE gale N35 L pol Jul jt by sySde 128 ET jot hel says oly Vo 59 BH ASL pe olel dae gulf iE sbizel 4 SIG Stes Gly AS Sle 24, age wby gl Feuccsfieslaxalish-S/ee1 che Aces) lea w esis Gee a 3 BS Slop LLI bs obs! BG! IT 2 SS $05 SrA 59 sald sr Ghee BSS sloslss ole 52 sbal 4 abil » Sole SH Syslote 5! oS gel AN LA ath arth oe, 03 tert Sle Lb 2d 5 2lSIG 9,5 drip tb et UIs gouy ol edo bw) We dolpe GulS LE rls ge dbo Gilpl 4 STL OGmgdnin 923 52 Yl 51S ite pyad _' Bek, 4 bel 42 Clits & plas ey Re 6p gt Cag 5 Lats ar SENG 5 jb CL & pe —Y seataligelite aly lay OIL ober, LB 5 BB OS pols ops gl Y 9 52 9 GIES 5 > 5 Ay? 5! pel - errre AS shel dale 52 Spit WIS ge - Ge AEE! HF le 55 ge gla 9 Cras & 9,5 Sly AS alps GL 4 Aty AS eS IEG Cal oat gs gale Clans AVA) AA-VNYY tol ankle Job OV ror O95 dab MEMORIAL FOR THE PERSECUTED JN oly dake rage le Je oye VA Gay Bel Sr 5 ar obily awh olb wl, Ad LKA5 ol55 CILI 59 Plano 5b 49 2S CS p2 dole ool 52 pt VO 5! he Bienes ereatecal AMI ge ste glk. glSanls Bile 52 53 NAACP (Supe! gL abt glol sAntl> pyr 4 Sie SLs eat gant) Jon Orchard 9,255! gle AB aylype i Sliyy> Ml ye ste Glogs WS COS 3s tre 9 JAE ME! yo bY Ge I MLN gaz 4g Gaia 9 Ge yb 5 HL SAS 5 SS ay «Leal Green oS YS sales lye elles 55 pl pole Galil oli parce SIL! 52 Cb Glo S gae Gb ab 2319 Ey NSS 99 AS Syd! aylee ay 5 ope Ugh aase a Tle slel Ge bes ily 28 oltl oy 12S slayad gals Sioa Ba cge ge shel I SR ope ply ole Sod pat Olezs 4 ole! Glo! olin ib,


Kayol 805 GF aus ily

CONGRESSMEN APPEAL FOR EMANCIPATION OF IRANIAN BAHA'IS.

WSALLs Gales Glacl jI 6 fj! ty ly Bel sah US Glas Gb oe STU a4 ole!

SN mg ole Se Sas Gales flail oA! ype vtec CYL! Glew Gates is -lasl 3S

we! OL © oll & 4,5ie gurls Sky See oleh rye GEIS 5s 4 ale! Sy 4S aS gd Cs, 5! Sod Se KS ose Gre Goole Gly bh Milo le Atay Spd 9 AS Cn,

ace OVU 56 al Oslyy CuST TF 5, ety 5N 5 2S poe L oleh sul EIS Wis ob Sed Spe Gly olbe 1 Cus all la S Gdyr0

AS col one dey gyal Orly Holy 59 Cys by ce 5! Se Bes Sle seu S Qiu” Oba! Sly dele ei ate! OL epee

Cal

GIP Srey RACE UNITY

9 ley Gu S gle JLo aye W jy shah Bb AIS »» SV gob Set WF CS ph 53H Say 54) mule 9

Ste 2p “OAS 42 Os by of Sls Sp Shel ool 52 oSLS slots 5! eb Ye: Sr aaby Geer 9 ab Gre sb of GI je 5 see At clel Sooo 5s se

2 Ves ge WES NY slags, gate SU 32 Sb oer Say) 52 Gal Srey dy pel sal oS, Goal

SUT sll SG ae VY ele ool AS SS Ky? SFOS ests Fos feilen li cll spsimeoeom ya isi cco Niies nace lo AS; Lassies WSIS 4 AL yper 45 Bye 59 Sr ae Gy ole dal s bglety, 5 BSI SS 5 shore wasstls SUB! als fle HLy> Slee

ot ltl & ee ning ISL fo» USN 9 sucess, SI Wy ass Spats eas BS ge te Ly gals rey jy olily Le Relnt sl sects neil cys lay ce Dhl Oper pal play Glial sf Lol af ter ees bol s tot gke &

GIB Shad 4 Golo obk

Shel 5! SS «Daina Carson gay lF GLI> pe lal SL SO 28S alee seb! CSU! 55 3 2st IIo pe Cype sale Olas ob) Gly ei asls oislyneolyayeats ees sess yeetis es Bealyd oS ol gas gly | Cred ol Sloe ly aj vagy | oy etl W2 4 SLL 4 Les gare Gl ow wile Clans gy SS cle wh lk ce OLY! alte Cos Glasby 5 dey BS w vlok 2S Tb “sal Olas & gals


‘Izzat B.£. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993 [Page 27]Performing arts from page 21

Much attention was given to training in youth leadership. This was accomplished through modeling elements of the institutions of the Faith in PATT.

A core coordinating committee was elected by the team. These core individuals assumed very specific respons ies. Not only were they responsible for a particular area, the exact degree of their authority was spelled out for everyone.

Individuals then selected a coordinator to collaborate with in order to fulfill their areas of responsibility.

Everyone in the team had a part to play in leadership and responsibilit nd yet no one assumed all the responsibility. By spreading out leadership to all the participants, they continually developed creative ways of expanding the possibilities of their service.

This was the first time that the youth were teaching as a without the adults who have been traditionally coordinating their activi

From the inception of the Greater Cleveland Youth Teaching Institute, the vision has remained constant. PATTs are one tool in realizing that vision of empowering the youth as full partners in community life, confident and able to assume the responsibilities necessary fora life of dedicated service to the Cause.

In three short years the youth have come along way toward realizing this vision for themselves, sharing it with others and helping to empower their peers.

One of the main elements of the youth program that has guided the PATTs has been to continually add to what has been developed before without losing the base of knowledge, skills, talents and abilities that has preceded it.

Youth classes at the intercommunity Crimson Ark Baha’f School continue to evolve. The process of youth deepening continues, building on the good foundations already laid by youth and youth teams in the Central States.

Emphasis on the arts, focusing on understanding the spiritual implications of the arts, and the refinement of skills is ongoing.

Expanding the diversity of the team, the types of projects undertaken, and the genre of performance materials continues.

Networking with new youth, sharing good music, choreography, information, and resources with the existing youth network continues.

In short, the concept of the Performing Arts Teaching Team is continually expanding and developing.

The third annual Mid-Winter Conference is scheduled for December 26-31. For more information, contact: Baha’ Youth Board of Greater Cleveland, sponsored by the Spiritual Assembly of Warrensville Heights,

Warrensville Heights, OH 44122, c/o Mary Lou Jenkins, secretary; or call Lynn Farnsworth, (216) 247-2135.

Rights removed

The National Spiritual Assembly has removed the administrative rights of of Wanblee, South Dakota, because of his abuse of hospitality, non-payment of debts and disruptive behavior. The friends are cautioned to exercise restraint in offering him hospitality.















THe AMERICAN BaHA'i 27



Participants in 1 the House of Worship Special Visit Peer pause out: ide ia Mashriqu’l-Adhkér after devotions on vay I 7. The 89 visitors came from 21 states and Venezuela for the weekend, which included a tour of Bahd’t National Center offices and an opportunity to “garden teach” at the House of Worship. A special program of activities also was conducted for the 21 youth and 19 children present.



Spiritual Assembly of Houck Chapter, Arizona, to sponsor Pioneering Institute in September

Questions about pioneering on the Navajo Reservation have prompted the Spiritual Assembly of Houck Chapter, Navajo Nation, Arizona, to sponsor a Pioneering Institute.

The institute will run from the evening of September 17 to noon on September 19 at the Native American Baha’f Institute (NABI) andis designed to sensitize present and future pioneers to Navajo culture and tradition.


The deepening includes classes for all ages, and special classes on the challenges of being a Baha’i child or youth pioneer are planned.

Reservations should be made in advance. Indoor sleeping space is limited, so be prepared to camp out.

Please write to the Spiritual Assembly


Congress

from page 1

Connecticut co-sponsored the resolution with backing by Majority Leader George Mitchell of Maine and GOP Leader Bob Dole of Kansas.

Sen. Claiborne Pell of Rhode Island, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Sens. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut, Nancy Kassebaum of Kansas and John McCain of Arizona cosigned a letter urging their colleagues to join in the appeal.

These appeals are the latest in a series of congressional resolutions adopted over the past decade condemning Iran's human rights abuses against the Bahd’fs in that country.

Firuz Kazemzadeh, the National Spiritual Assembly secretary for External Affairs, welcomed the congressional action and urged continued international pressure to persuade Iran to abandon its policy of “genocide by attrition.”

He pointed out that the Iranian government's “blueprint” calls for denying Baha'is access to education and employment and states explicitly that the policy is to deal with Bahd’fs “in such a way that their progress and development are blocked.”

of Houck, P.O. Box 417, Houck, AZ 86506 (or phone 602-367-5126, ext. 8595).

Transportation is available by plane into Albuquerque or Gallup, New Mexico, or by train into Gallup, then by Greyhound bus into Houck.

Fees of $25 per person or $50 per family are requested. They cover six meals, camping, materials and transportation from Houck to NABI.

Participants are urged to dress informally, keeping in mind that the weather is mild during the day andcool in the evening.

Brenda Watts, pioneer to Japan, dies at age 41

Brenda Watts, a pioneer to Japan, died June 24 at the age of 41.

In October 1977, Miss Watts left Claremont, New Hampshire, where she served as secretary for the Assembly, to settle in Japan as a teacher.

At the time of her passing, the National Spiritual Assembly of Japan wrote that “the last two years and three months she was our National Office manager. She assisted everyone with kindness and patience. Her command of both English and Japanese endeared her to everyone and made her services invaluable.”



IN MEMORIAM



Charles Andrews Myrtle Costa Monroeville, AL Concord, CA July 5, 1987 June 4, 1993 Daphne F. Austin — Walter Courtney Jackson, CA Andrews, SC June 30, 1993 Date Unknown Nicholas Bauer Samuel Dadian

San Francisco, CA Date Unknown

Milwaukee, WI January 8, 1993

Glady Baumann Wesley Dalleinne

Tempe, AZ Commack, NY June 22, 1993 August 19, 1992 Muriel Benson Jamal DeGarcie Brockport, NY Sanford, ME Date Unknown April 29, 1989 Robert G. Blair. Joseph Gaudette Fort Myers, FL Alton Bay, NH July 4, 1993 March 14, 1991

Eulla Graham Effingham, SC

Amir Bogheirie Columbus, OH

March 12, 1993 June 1990 Odessa Bostwick May Louise Hill Jackson, GA Mariposa County, CA July 17, 1993 Date Unknown

Isaac Boyd John W. Hill

Fort Dodge, IA Mariposa County, CA 1990 Date Unknown

Ida Mae Brown Hawkinsville, GA Date Unknown

Stanley Hudson Hartsville, SC Date Unknown


Emma Carrasco Rosa Ingram Hialeah, FL Unadilla, GA June 1, 1993 April 1993 Willie J. Clyde Louise Irvin Albany, GA McMinnville, TN May 1991 Date Unknown

Nancy Jentimane Edith Osborn Portsmouth, NH Hixson, TN December 6, 1990 June 2, 1993

Annie Mae Parlin Blue Island, IL Date Unknown

Willie Pollard

Frederick Krueger Walnut Creek, CA Date Unknown

Wayne Lancaster

Mira Loma,CA Columbus, GA June 1993 June 29, 1992 William L. Love Alonzo Rush Kingstree, SC Andrews, SC

Date Unknown Date Unknown

Edith P. Stanley Adams Center, NH August 11, 1992 Ethel Stone Arcadia, CA December 27, 1992

Fahren Tevis Brownstown, IL.

Alice Lovejoy Santa Maria, CA Date Unknown

Mattie Ruth Lowe Shellman, GA February 1993

Lula Maslauski Springfield, IL

July 18, 1993 June 3, 1993 Claude R. Mauldin Farrokh Tavakkoli Murphys, CA Walnut, CA

May 2, 1993 Date Unknown

Brenda Watts Tokyo, Japan

Khosrow Mowzoun Walnut Creek, CA

Date Unknown June 24, 1993 Rhoderoi Myers Thomas Wilkerson Jr. Durango, CO Marion, NC

June 27, 1993

Claire Newport Eugene, OR June 1, 1993

March 30, 1992

Robert M. Wilson Livermore, CA May 30, 1993

semereneemeeer "IZZAT 6. B.e. 150/ SEPTEMBER 8, 1993 [Page 28]

28 THe American Baw:



CALENDAR OF EVENTS






SEPTEMBER

17-19: Green Lake Bah4’f Conference, American Baptist Assembly Conference Grounds, Green Lake, Wisconsin. To make housing reservations, phone 1-800-5588898. The conference begins at 1:30 p.m. Friday and ends at noon Sunday. Special guests: Counselor Wilma Ellis, the National Spiritual Assembly, the National Teaching Committee, Auxiliary Board member Robert Malouf, Morris Taylor.

17-19: Second annual Ohio Regional Women's Commemoration Conference, Center for Pan-African Studies, Kent State University. The: “Teaching Racial Unity.” Sponsored by the Kent State Bah4'f Club and the Spiritual Assembly of Kent. For information, phone Barbara Geisey, 216-678-0226.

17-19: Pioneering Institute, Native American Bahd'f Institute, Houck, Arizona. For information, write to P.O. Box 417, Houck, AZ 86506, or phone 602-367-5126, ext. 8595.

24-26: Peace Fest 93 and South Carolina Peace Week, Louis Gregory Bahd'f Institute. More than 130 students attended this year's Arizona Bahé't Summer School held For information, phone 803-558-5093.





during the July 4 weekend at the Bellemont Bahd't property in northern Arizona's 24-27: Annual meeting of the Association of Bahd'f Studies in German-speaking Coconino National Forest. Classes were held indoors and out with inspiring presen- Europe, Landegg Academy, Switzerland. tations by Marguerite Sears, Brent and Vicki Poirier, Steven Gonzalez and Mike 26: 81st memorial service for Thornton Chase, Inglewood Park (California) Cemetery. Chunowitz. The sessions were dedicated to the memory of the Hand of the Cause of OCTOBER God William Sears. An auction raised more than $900 for the Arc, the Bellemont 2: Bahé'f drama, “When the Moment Comes,” 8 p.m., Los Angeles Baha'f Center. For property, and the school itself. information, phone 213-933-8291; fax 213-933-1820. st ce, sclera, s,s, inn, ey yan Ts, ch pc in dies in esa Yn & Commemoration of the 81st anniversary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahd's visit to Stanford, ie ee eee ee ene eh ees De | California. For information, please phone Hamid Samandari, 415-327-6758. MOVING? copy of The American Bahd't, send your new family. Please be sure tolist ULL NAMES AND 8-10: Oklahoma Regional Bahd'f School, Dwight Mission, near Vian. ‘TELL US YOUR eddrees and your mailing label to MANAGE- —_ LD. NUMBERS for all individuals, ages 15 years 8-11: National Hispanic Conference, Bosch Bahd'f School, co-sponsored by El

MENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, Bah4{ or older, who will be affected by this change.























| |

| | Newappness. | MENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, Bahtt | | Ruisefior magazine and the Spiritual Assembly of San Jose. Fees: $60 for ages 11 and | you know what your new addres wil be. |] older, $25 for ages 1-10. Classes for children included. Participants must register and t 1 mail in fees by September 24 to assure their space. To register, phone the Bosch School,

A. NAME(S): 408-423-3387 (credit card only) or write to the Bosch Bah4'f School, 500 Comstock Lane, I. | | Santa Cruz, CA 95060. | 1D.# Tie | 9-10: Persian-American Cultural Celebration/Deepening, Jacksonville, Florida. For \2 information, phone Joy Allchin, 904-249-4520, or Elham Nadji, 904-221-1081.

iD# Tie | 15-17: Western States Urban Assemblies Conference No. 3 for members of local 13. | | Assemblies and the Auxiliary Boards, Bosch Bah4’f School. For information, phone 408| De Tide | | 423-3387.

4, 16-17: Lehigh Valley Parliament of Religions, Cedar Crest College, Allentown, | a, ne | Pennsylvania. Keynote speaker: Dr. David Ruhe, retired member of the Universal House [7 NEW RESIDENCE ADDRESS: e NEW MAILING ADDRESS: ] | of Justice. Registrar: Laura Lawrence, 215-868-5604. 3 | \ 22-24: Youth Research Weekend for ages 12 and up (sponsors required for those under

15), Bosch Bahd'f School. Cost: $40. Registration deadline: October 9. For information iecteraaiee Raines Che enur cataer | | orto register with a credit card, phone 408-423-3387 or fax 408-423-7564. | | 28-November 1: Annual meeting of the Landegg Music Forum, Landegg Academy, Switzerland. [fracas 8 Ot coeeato) Apes A (Menictie). | 29-31: Rendezvous of the Soul, personal deepening program, Bosch Bah'f School. | : | Selfl- ted study after opening program. For information or to register with a credit \ Cy Oy |_| card: Phone 408-423-3387 or fax 408-423-7564. NOVEMBER | cor st Dies id moe | 5-7: Race Unity Institute II: plans for action, Bosch Bahé'f School. For information or Dp New communtry: E. HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1 | to register with a credit card, phone 408-423-3387 or fax 408-423-7564. | + | 14: World premiere of “Out of the Darkness,” a drama about race unity sponsored by names ban ae ies a the Spiritual Assembly of Fairfax County (Va.) Central South, 2 p.m., Lake Braddock ene, eee ad =. pe J Secondary School, Burke, Virginia. Tickets: $10. For information, write to P.O. Box | F. WORK TELEPHONE NUMBER(S): | 10514, Burke, VA 22015, or phone Steve/Tressa Reisetter, 703-425-8863. \ ‘ | 19-21: Kitdb-i-Aqdas: Intensive Study (Derek Cockshut, facilitator), Bosch Baha'i School. For information or to register with credit card, phone 408-423-3387 or fax 408Ee oa oe re a a Mele eoneer | G. WE RECEIVE EXTRA COPIES BECAUSE: H. 1 WOULD LIKE A COPY: | DECEMBER 1 2) eset ave the sme lst name. [] the lat names and aieses on cur | [—] Outhowscholdreceivesonlyonecopy | 4-5: International Cultural Celebration/Deepening, Jacksonville, Florida. For infor| cance the copy forthe person) and ID. liedaboveBefuleamesctalfaniyonem. | reeivemyowncopy. ravelatedmyeane, | | mation, phone Joy Allchin, 904-249-4520, or Elham Nadji, 904-221-1081. j meme ite soe bers a they should appear on the national | LD. number and adress above \ 16-19: 1993 North American Bah4'{ Conference on Social and Economic Development, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida. Theme: “The Bah4'f Faith in Actior


‘ tions s0 that we will receive only one copy.

Sustainable Development for a New World.” Sponsored by the Rabbani Charitable Trust. For information, phone 407-647-7777. To register, see Registration Form on page 20.

22-26: Winter Session I, Bosch Baha'f School. Study and contemplation with special guest David Hofman, retired member of the Universal House of Justice. Registration at 5 p.m. Wednesday, dinner at 7, orientation at 8. For full program see the Fall/Winter Brochure. To register, write to 500 Comstock Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, phone 408423-3387, or fax 408-423-7564.

24-27: Ninth annual Grand Canyon Bah4'f Conference, Phoenix, Arizona. Keep this date in mind. More information to follow.

29-31: Regional Winter Youth Conference, Wilder Forest, north of St. Paul, Minnesota. Theme: “Preparing for a Life of Service to the Cause.” Bahd'fs and non-Bahd'fs ages 11-20 are welcome to attend. For information, write to Ken McNamara,

Croix, MN 55047, or phone 612-433-5089.

29-January 2: Winter Session II, Bosch Baha'f School. Study and contemplation with special guest David Hofman. Registration at 5 p.m. Wednesday, dinner at 7, orientation at 8. For full program see Fall/Winter Brochure. To register, write to 500 Comstock Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, phone 408-423-3387, fax 408-423-7564.

30-January 2: South Carolina Bah4'f Winter School, Louis Gregory Baha’ Institute.

For information, phone 803-558-5093. APRIL

Dsbubstulaalllasslsslbllbaballalbal 10-11: International Conference, “Once Empires Fade: Religion, Ethnicity and the Possibilities for Peace,” University of Maryland, College Park. Sponsored by the Bah4'f Chair for World Peace, the Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Center for Jewish Studies, and the Department of History. .

BAHA'f NATIONAL CENTER 112 Linden Avenue IL 60091

Wilmette,





‘Izzat 8.£. 150 / SeptemBer 8, 1993 �

Retrieved from "https://bahai.works/index.php?title=The_American_Bahá’í/Volume_24/Issue_13/Text&oldid=211358"
Powered by MediaWiki