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Post-Congress Conferences Limited to Registered Believers Only

The National Spiritual Assembly wishes to make a correction in the announcements concerning the Post-Congress Conferences which appeared in the December 1962 and April 1963 issues of the U.S. SUPPLEMENT.

In both announcements it was stated that these gatherings would be open to non-Bahá’í members of the families and friends of believers, who could be invited to hear the reports and share in the spirit of the celebration of the Most Great Jubilee.

In view of the fact that there will be no National Convention or similar occasion early this year at which the National Assembly can discuss with the believers many subjects which ordinarily constitute the agenda of the Convention, particularly those intimate matters such as the financial needs and budgets for the coming year, and which cannot be discussed in the presence of non-Bahá’ís, the National Assembly now wishes to report that attendance at these conferences will be limited to registered Bahá’ís only.

The latest available information is listed elsewhere in this issue. Most of the conferences will start at 10 a.m. Please check your area teaching committee bulletin for further details.

NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY

Bahá’í Marriages

Birmingham, Alabama: Miss Azar Movassaghi to Houchang Jahed on February 3, 1963

Los Angeles, Calif.: Miss Iran Moosazedeh to Kirby Brown on November 20, 1962

Urbana, Illinois: Miss Rose Marie Riechert to Calvin Feldman on February 23, 1963.

Teaneck, New Jersey: Mrs. Ruth Rose Fitelson to Max Kopel on February 17, 1963

Albuquerque, New Mexico: Miss Caryl Ann Smith to Alberto Boreo on March 2, 1963

Houston, Texas: Miss Jane Cato Calvert to Wayne McKenzie Wilder on February 22, 1963

Race Amity Day

June 9, 1963

A Special Event for Proclaiming the Bahá’í Faith to the Public

Theme: Man One Family

Suggested Materials: Press release, RAD poster, TV slide of poster from National Bahá’í Headquarters.

Man One Family, Oneness of Mankind from Bahá’í Publishing Trust.

Reports: Newspaper clippings are to be sent immediately to National Bahá’í Headquarters.

Good photographs and reports of outstanding meetings should be mailed by June 20 to Bahá’í News Editorial Committee.

NSA Urges Each Believer To Study Annual Reports

This year, with no Annual Convention, it is more important than ever that the Annual Reports be given careful study. They provide the only means for acquainting the believers with some phases of the over-all progress of the Faith on the home front, as well as the diligence with which the national committees and trusteeships carry out their functions and responsibilities.

If all the friends inform themselves of the contents of these reports there will be fewer questions throughout the year, and fewer recommendations at the State Conventions about the work already being done. Since the preparation, publication and distribution of the reports represent expenditure of much valuable time, effort and funds, it is hoped that the believers will make a serious effort to read and use them.

The National Assembly wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the various committees for condensing the results of a year's work into brief and readable reports and for meeting the specified closing date.

—NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY. [Page 2]

United Nations Committee Submits Annual Report

For the celebration of United Nations Day and Human Rights Day 1962, this committee chose the theme "United Nations Prayer-For-Peace In Action." Selected prayers from Bahá’í and other sources pertinent to these special days were printed and included in a kit together with guest books for each occasion to be signed by those attending meetings all over the United States on these days. The guest books were then mailed back to the committee by the communities for a publicized presentation to a United Nations Official.

An article was written for the August issue of BAHÁ’Í NEWS clarifying the Bahá’í relationship to the United Nations, which had not been completely understood by some of the friends.

It is also worthy of mention that in the annual report of the United States Committee for the United Nations, the Bahá’í 1961 observance of U.N. Day was included as a specific illustration of the cooperation of member organizations. Only nine were mentioned out of a total of 136 organizations. This is an indication of the ever growing regard in United Nations circles for the good work done by the Bahá’ís at the grass roots level in supporting the United Nations.

Most of the committee members were called into service to cooperate with the International Committee which was set up in New York to publicize the Bahá’í trials of Nador, Morocco. Much of the activity of this committee was centered around the United Nations and personal calls were made on ambassadors and officials of the organization. In fact, this activity took precedence over everything during the emergency period when most of our time was spent in assisting on the Moroccan affair.

Since the nature of our work requires that we begin planning next year's program well in advance, the committee has already started in that direction and plans will be announced in the early part of this summer.

It is imperative for us to express our appreciation for the wonderful cooperation across the country. We are very grateful to all who have lent their assistance to this important work.

Mrs. Emilie Baker Washington, D.C. February 14, 1963

Mrs. Elsa Edgette Dickenson Twp., N.Y. February 26, 1963

—U.S. UNITED NATIONS COMMITTEE

In Memoriam

Mrs. Pauline M. Green Flint, Michigan February 25, 1963

Miss Genevieve Henderson Cedar Rapids, Iowa March 1, 1963

Dr. Daryoush Khoshbin Independence, Iowa February 8, 1963

Mrs. Gladys Layman Miami, Florida March 3, 1963

Mrs. Lena Moseley Chicago, Illinois March 11, 1963.

Mrs. Glen C. Whistler Morrison, Illinois October 7, 1962

North American Bahá’í Summer Schools

Davison Bahá’í School Davison, Michigan July 28 to September 2

Daily rates: Adults, $4.00 to $4.75; youth 12 to 15 years, $3.00 and $3.25; children under 12 years, $2.00 and $2.25. Special rates for families.

Reservations to be sent in advance to: Registrar, Davison Bahá’í School, 3208 South State Road, Davison, Michigan.

Geyserville Bahá’í School Geyserville, California July 7 to September 1

Weekly rates: Couples, $40.00 to $62.50; single adults, $26.50 to $42.75; youth 15 to 18 years, $14.00; junior youth 10 to 14 years, $11.00; children 6 to 9 years, $7.75; 2 to 5 years, $5.75. Rates for board only and room only will be announced in the printed program. There is also a registration fee of $1.00 per person.

Reservations to be sent in advance to: Geyserville Bahá’í School, Geyserville, California.

Green Acre Bahá’í Institute Eliot, Maine School session July 14 to August 24, preceded by a work camp June 30 to July 13, and followed by another August 25 to September 2.

Weekly rates: Adults, $30.00 to $45.00; children up to 12 years, $15.00; special rates for pre-school children. Special rates are also available during work camps.

Reservations to be made in advance with Miss Helen Canterbury, Green Acre Bahá’í Institute, Eliot, Maine.

Intermountain Bahá’í School Idaho State College, Pocatello, Idaho July 7 to July 12

Housing will be in nearby motels. Registration fee $1.00 per day for one person, $1.50 for two or more in family. Rates for motel and meals will be furnished on request by writing: Mrs. Beverly Anderson, 746 South 9th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho.

Northwest Children’s Bahá’í School Astoria, Oregon July 14 to July 20

Cost: $6.00 plus $1.00 reservation fee (not refundable). All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Reservations (deadline July 1) to be sent to: Mrs. Doris Miller, 153 Kensington Avenue, Astoria, Oregon. [Page 3]

Rocky Mountain Bahá’í School

Singin' River Ranch, approximately 40 miles west of Denver near Evergreen, Colorado, altitude 7,200 feet.

June 23 to June 30

Rates: Adults and children 6 years and over, $42.50; children under 6 years, $31.00. The capacity of the school is 75 to 80. If attendance is over 60 the above rate will be reduced.

Reservations with a $5.00 deposit are to be sent to: Miss Barbara J. Roberts, 915 North Hancock Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado. (No refund of deposit if reservation cancelled after June 10.)

Southeastern Bahá’í School

Penn Community Center, St. Helena Island, Frogmore, South Carolina.

August 25 to 31; week-end conference August 31 through September 2

Rates: $31.00 for the school session; $10.50 for the conference; combined school and conference, $41.00.

Reservations to be sent to: Ashburn Searcy, Box 174, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia.

Southwestern Bahá’í School

Soroptomist Camp near Dallas, Texas

August 25 through September 1

Rates: Adults, $32.00.

For reservations and rates for children write to: Mrs. JoAnne Menking, 3521 Rankin Street, Dallas 5, Texas.

Alaska Bahá’í School

Juneau, Alaska

August 17 to August 21

Rates: $9.00 (includes registration fee).

For reservations and information write to: Robert (Pat) Moul, P.O. Box 1533, Juneau, Alaska.

Western Canada Bahá’í School

Banff School of Fine Arts, Banff, Alberta, Canada

August 11 to August 18.

Daily rates: Couples, room with bath, $12.00 each; without bath, $11.00 each. Single adults, double room with bath, $7.00 each; double room without bath, $6.00 each. Three or four in room with bath, $6.00 each; without bath, $5.50 each. Children under 12 years, $3.50. No charge for infants.

For reservations write to: Mrs. Betty Putters, 114 20-135 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Laurentian Bahá’í School

Beaulac, Quebec, Canada

August 3 to 10, family week; August 10-17, adults only

Rates: Adults, $29.00 per week ($5.00 registration fee required and deductible from cost of accommodation); youth over 16 years, full rate; 12 to 15 years, 34 rate; 8 to 11 years, 2 rate; 4 to 11 years, ¼ rate. Campers, $5.00 per camping unit.

Make reservations with: Barry Crowe, Registrar, 1011 Fourth Avenue, Verdun 19, Quebec, Canada.

Ontario Bahá’í School

Woodview, Ontario, Canada. 25 miles north of city of Peterborough, Hiway 28

July 13 to 27

Weekly rates: Family type accommodations in individual cottages, $35.00 to $60.00. Camper and trailer facilities available at $1.00 - $1.50 per night.

For detailed information write to: Arthur Nikulka, Potawatami Cottages, Woodview, Ontario, Canada.

Yukon Bahá’í Conference

Upper Jackson Lake, 12 miles from Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

June 29 to July 1

No charge, no reservation fees. Bring small tents and camping equipment.

For information write to: Ted Anderson, Box 748, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. [Page 4]

Post-Congress Conferences-May 26

Birmingham, Ala. Bahá’í Center, 516 Lyric Bldg.

Phoenix, Ariz. Chris-Town Auditorium, Chris-Town Shopping Center, 15th Ave. & Bethany Home Rd.

Fresno, Calif. Bahá’í Center, 320 S. Chestnut Ave.

Geyserville, Calif. Geyserville Bahá’í School.

La Mesa, Calif. La Mesa Women's Club.

Los Angeles, Calif. Statler Hilton Hotel, Golden Gate Room, Figeroa & Wilshire.

San Jose, Calif.

Colorado Springs, Colo. YWCA Green Room, Nevada Ave. & Kiowa St.

New Haven, Conn. Home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar P. Stone, 84 Daniel Dr..

Washington, D. C. Post Community Room, 1515 L St. NW.

Miami, Fla. Davis Colonial Cafeteria, 130 SE 1st Ave.

Sarasota, Fla. Terrace Hotel, Ringling & Washington.

Atlanta, Ga. Bahá’í Center, 379 Edgewood Ave.

Honolulu, Hawaii. Bahá’í Center.

Boise, Idaho. Home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Abel, 1918 Amber St.

Urbana, Ill. Illinois Union, University of Illinois.

Wilmette, Ill. Temple Foundation Hall. (May 25)

Kokomo, Ind. Holiday Inn, 2000 U.S. 31 Bypass south. (Evening Fellowship May 25. Conference May 26)

New Orleans, La. YWCA, 929 Gravier St.

Boston, Mass. Community Church Center, 565 Boylston St.

Ann Arbor, Mich. Room 3-S, Michigan Union, 530 S. State St.

St. Paul, Minn. Lowry Hotel, 4th and Wabasha.

Kansas City, Mo. Wayne Minor Courst Auditorium, 1940 East 11th St.

St. Louis, Mo. YWCA, 14th & Locust.

Helena, Mont. Jorgenson's Restaurant.

West Englewood, N.J. Evergreen Cabin.

Albuquerque, N. Mex. First National Bank Bldg., San Mateo & Central NE.

Buffalo, N. Y.

New York, N. Y. Bahá’í Center, 111 West 56th St.

Greensboro, N. C.

Cincinnati, Ohio. West End YWCA, 821 Lincoln Pk. Dr.

Cleveland, Ohio. Pick-Carter Hotel.

Pendleton, Ore. 716 South Main.

Salem, Ore. YMCA, Main Floor Conference Room, 685 Court NE.

Philadelphia, Pa. Mid-City YWCA, Room 201, 2027 Chestnut St.

Sioux Falls, S. D. YWCA.

Nashville, Tenn. Bahá’í Center, 1804 Grand Ave.

Fort Worth, Texas.

San Antonio, Texas. Town Hall, Wonderland City, Fredricksburg Rd.

Salt Lake City, Utah. Hygeia Iceland, 1208 East 21st South.

Seattle, Wash. Women's Century Club, 807 East Roy.

Milwaukee, Wis. Bahá’í Center, 744 N. 4th St.

Casper, Wyo. Friendship Room, Provident Federal Savings & Loan Assoc., 400 East 1st St.

Navajo Indian Reservation. Houck, Ariz. (Pine Spring Assembly)