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National Spiritual Assembly Revises Enrollment Procedure

The whole matter of enrollment has been reviewed by the National Spiritual Assembly and a revised statement covers declarations and enrollments of new members entering the Bahá’í community. This statement supersedes all previous instructions on the subject, and is effective as of this date.

Requirements for Membership

The basic requirement for membership in the Bahá’í Community is unreserved acceptance of Bahá’u’lláh as the Manifestation of God for this day. This requirement is essentially a spiritual one and is often independent of having a great deal of factual knowledge of the Faith. Thus, there can be no required reading, no required courses — only required understanding of the station of the Manifestation and recognition of Bahá’u’lláh in that Station.

It is important to realize that even this understanding may be largely intuitive and not necessarily expressible in eloquent words. For this reason, extensive interrogation may yield little information of any value in determining qualifications for enrollment.

For the most part, we have to accept the declarant’s word what he accepts Bahá’u’lláh, and then allow our acceptance to be strengthened or weakened by:

a. Reports from his Bahá’í teacher

b. Observations of his behavior

c. Listening to him informally express his feelings and thoughts about Bahá’u’lláh and what the Faith means to him.

Since deeds are a reflection of conviction and attitude, observations of a declarant’s behavior may be the soundest basis for judging readiness to enroll. If the declarant’s behavior indicates that he has not grasped the significance of Bahá’u’lláh’s station and has not begun to develop a commitment to His laws, then he should be encouraged to continue his study and association with Bahá’ís until he is ready. If this responsibility for determining an applicant’s readiness for joining the Bahá’í community is undertaken in an atmosphere of prayer, we can be confident that right action will be taken.

The following quotations will help to establish the essential requirements for enrollment:

“In a letter written as late as July, 1957, to one of the regional assemblies he (Shoghi Effendi) said: ‘. . . The friends should be very careful not to place hindrances in the way of those who wish to accept the Faith . . . The essential thing is that the candidate for enrollment should believe in his heart in the trust of Bahá’u’lláh. Whether he is literate or illiterate, informed of all the teachings or not, is beside the point entirely . . .’ In another of his letters he said: ‘The early believers, both

in the east and in the west, we must remember, knew practically nothing compared with what the average Bahá’í knows about his Faith nowadays, yet they were the ones who shed their blood, the ones who arose and said “I believe,” requiring no proof, and often never having read a single word of the Teachings. Therefore, those responsible for accepting new enrollments must be sure of just one thing — that the heart of the applicant has been touched with the spirit of the Faith. Everything else can be built on this foundation gradual 1y‘: 7: (Message from the Hands in the Holy Land, Riḍván, 1962)

“Those who declare themselves as Bahá’ís should become enchanted with the beauty of the Teachings, and touched by the love of Bahá’u’lláh. The declarants need not know all the proofs, history, laws, and principles of the Faith, but in the process of declaring themselves they must, in addition to catching the spark of faith, become basically informed about the Central Figures of the Faith, as well as the existence of laws they must follow and an administration they must obey.”

(Message from The Universal House of Justice, “Teaching the Masses,” to all National Assemblies, dated July 13, 1964)

None of these statements can be construed to mean that we should not encourage any seeker to read as much as he can. Most seekers will want to take advantage of the vast store of literature which is now available.

Declaration of Faith

A person who has accepted Bahá’u’lláh is drawn spiritually to those who have given him the Message. It is natural that he wishes them to know first of his acceptance, so that they may share his happiness. Therefore, he often first turns to them to make his declaration of faith.

The declaration of faith may be made anywhere, at any time, in the presence of any Bahá’í or group of Bahá’ís, through the mail, or over the telephone. The Bahá’í or Bahá’ís to whom the declaration is made should provide the declarant with a Bahá’í registration card (available to all Bahá’ís in good standing from the LSA, State Service Representative, or NSA). Signing this card constitutes a formal declaration. This occasion can be made into a special event, full of joy and love, with much attention upon the new believers. (See a fuller explanation under “Procedures” below.) After the card has been properly filled out by the declarant, it should then be given or sent to one of the appropriate administrative bodies responsible for enrofling new

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believers (as explained in the next section) along with a statement from the declarant, and/or a report on the declarant from his Bahá’í teacher, if a Bahá’í teacher has been involved.

Enrollment

Formal enrollment into the Bahá’í Community is effected when (a) the appropriate administrative body ascertains that the declarant is ready to be enrolled, countersigns the registration card, and forwards it to the national office together with the regular membership report form provided by the NSA; and (b) the NSA approves it.

For the most part, NSA approval is routine. Declarants may attend Feasts and other Bahá’í functions after countersignature of the card by the LSA or NSA representatives (as described below) while NSA approval is pending.

Administrative Jurisdiction for Enrollment

In this day of increased mobility and accelerated teaching, it is desirable that arrangements for enrollment be flexible enough to keep up with the anticipated increase in the rate of declarations. The following arrangement will facilitate the enrollment procedure.

A. All local Spiritual Assemblies are generally responsible for the enrollment of all declarants residing in the area over which they have jurisdiction.

LSAs may also enroll:

1. Declarants who do not live in an area under the jurisdiction of any LSA; and,

2. Declarants who do live in the jurisdiction of another LSA, provided an agreement has been made with the other LSA concerned to enroll him on its behalf. It should generally be regarded as a routine courtesy for one LSA to permit another LSA to enroll a declarant on its behalf. Only in cases where the LSA of jurisdiction has information which would cast some doubt on the eligibility of the declarant would it request that it take care of the enrollment.

Many persons are engaged in types of business that keep them traveling most of the year. They may be at their “home” address only a few weeks or months out of the year. These persons should have the opportunity to be enrolled wherever they are rather than having to wait until they have returned home before they can join the Bahá’í community.

Many times a declarant has been introduced to the Faith and studied it with a Bahá’í who lives in an area of jurisdiction different from his own. Such a declarant may wish to be enrolled in the presence of the person with whom he studied. In such a case, the LSA which has jurisdiction could be contacted as a matter of courtesy, and an arrangement made for the enrollment to be handled on its behalf. If this is not possible, the registration card could be filled out on a special occasion with the teacher and friends present and then sent to the LSA of jurisdiction for countersignature.

B. The NSA itself may on some occasions choose to enroll a declarant directly.

C. The NSA also delegates the enrollment responsibility to the following representatives:

1. Summer School Councils (card to be countersigned by the secretary of the council or some properly designated member);

2. National Teaching Committee;

3. American Indian Service Committee; and,

4. State Service Representatives.

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In the case of declarants who live great distances from communities where an LSA exists, or whose enrollment for some reason cannot be handled by a nearby LSA. State Service Representatives are authorized to communicate directly with declarants by phone, personal visits, and/or mail to gain information about them. They may then send out the registration card to the declarant and when it is returned, countersign it and forward it to the national ofl‘ice accompanied by the regular membership report form.

All groups and isolated believers may cooperate with nearby LSAS, State Service Representatives, or the NTC in handling enrollments.

Procedures

Since expanding the Bahá’í Community is the fundamental purpose of all teaching, LSAs and State Service Representatives must give top priority to the enrollment of new believers nor should there be any delay in responding to a declaration.

Response to applicants for membership should not be held up simply because regular LSA meetings are held only once every two or three weeks. Realizing the great pressures on many LSAs and the lack of time for other important business, a small committee (3 or 4 members) may be appointed to meet with declarants as soon as possible, have prayers with them, ascertain their readiness to enroll, and have them fill out the registration card, if they have not already done so. This meeting could then be an entirely spiritual occasion. One member of the committee could be an LSA member so that reporting to the LSA would be facilitated. Of course, enrollment does not take place on that occasion, but only after countersignature by the LSA or other authorized representatives of the NSA.

This procedure will remove the unfortunate atmosphere of interrogation and threat implicit in the situation where LSAs interview applicants, ask them to leave the room, consult and vote, and then call them back into the room to inform them of the results of the vote.

If on hearing the report from the committee the LSA desires more information or feels that the applicant has not grasped the station of the Manifestation, it may direct the committee to meet with the declarant again before it submits the registration card to the NSA.

Under this arrangement, the secretary of the LSA would be authorized to send any applications for enrollment directly to the committee for immediate action which can proceed without waiting for LSA action on individual cases.

Since it is important for the LSA to know the new members of the community and vice versa, we suggest that the LSA arrange a special meeting (with prayers and perhaps refreshments) to greet the new members enrolled within any one given period of three or four months.

Where feasible, State Service Representatives may be able to meet with declarants so that the filling out of the registration card may be done in an atmosphere of prayer and love, or they may arrange for someone else to do this on their behalf, such as a group, another Bahá’í, or they may refer the declarant to a nearby LSA.

Responsibility for New Members of the Community

It is obvious that the spirit of acceptance and enthusiasm of the newly enrolled Bahá’í is not sufficient by

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itself to sustain him in his service to the Cause. It is, however, the logical basis on which everything else can be built; gaining knowledge of the Faith for teaching, observance of all the laws, and active participation in community life. It is therefore imperative that everything is done to preserve this precious enthusiasm and that steps are taken to look after each new believer to insure his rapid development into a" mature servant of the Faith. This means much more than a weekly or monthly deepening class. It means assisting him to begin his own firesides; calling to remind him of the Feast, Holy Days, conventions, and other meetings; initiating him into committee work as soon as possible; and providing many occasions for learning more about every aspect of the Faith in an atmosphere of “love, unity, and fellowship.”

In a message from the Universal House of Justice entitled “Teaching the Masses,” dated July 13, 1964, the following guidance is given:

“After declaration, the new believers must not be left to their own devices . they must be patiently strengthened and lovingly helped to develop into full Bahá’í maturity. The beloved Guardian, referring to the duties of Bahá’í Assemblies in assisting the newly declared believer, has written: ‘. . . the members of each and every Assembly should endeavor, by their patience, their love, their tact and wisdom, to nurse, subsequent to his admission, the newcomer into Bahá’í maturity, and win him over gradually to the unre served acceptance of whatever has been ordained in the Teachings.’ ” Summary The following points represent a summary of actions which will facilitate the enrollment of new believers:

1. All Bahá’ís in good standing may possess registration cards. However, the friends are cautioned to show discretion in using the registration cards. No good purpose is served if a seeker signs the card prematurely, nor must any pressure be put upon a seeker to sign the card before he is ready.

2. LSAs do not have to meet the declarant before enrolling him. The responsibility of ascertaining whether or not a declarant is ready to enroll can be delegated to a committee.

3. LSAs may enroll declarants who live outside their jurisdiction under the conditions outlined above.

4. The NSA itself may enroll declarants directly.

5. The following agencies, acting as representatives of the NSA, may also enroll declarants: Summer School Councils, National Teaching Committee, American Indian Service Committee, and State Service Representatives.

6. All of the Institutions of the Faith, the various committees, and individual believers have a collective responsibility to assist the new Bahá’í to become a dedicated servant to the Cause of Bahá’u’lláh.

NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY,

February 1, 1966 Bahá’ís or THE UNITED STATES

"The Bahá’í: Must Stand Out As a Beacon Light"

Writing to the National Spiritual Assembly on October 11, 1965 regarding problems that beset the American Bahá’ís in their personal and community life, the Universal House of Justice stated:

“As you are well aware, the breakdown of the social order brings in its wake disrespect for authority and contempt for law and order. Amidst the increasing confusion of this darkness the Bahá’ís must stand out as a beacon light in a storm and by their conduct furnish the example which eventually must lead humanity to a new, divinely founded order. It is a vital and urgent duty of the Assemblies, both national and local, not only to apply the Laws of Bahá’u’lláh with justice and firmness, but to increase the believers’ understanding of and devotion to these Laws. In this way they will obey them not through fear of punishment but out of love for Bahá’u’lláh and because their whole lives have been transformed and re-oriented in the Way of God.”

As long ago as September 24, 1924 the beloved Guardian wrote:

“Not by the force of numbers, not by the mere exposition of a set of new and noble principles, not by an organized campaign of teaching—no matter how worldwide and elaborate in its character — not even by the staunchness of our faith or the exaltation of our enthusiasm, can we ultimately hope to vindicate in the eyes of a critical and sceptical age the supreme claim of the Abhá. Revelation. One thing and only one thing will unfailingly and alone secure the undoubted triumph of this sacred Cause, namely, the extent to which our own

Naw-Rúz March 2|, 1966

The National Spiritual Assembly extends loving greetings to all for a Happy Naw-Rúz and hopes that the New Year may be one of unusual achievement as well as personal happiness for each one.

inner life and private character mirror forth in their manifold aspects the splendor of those eternal principles proclaimed by Bahá’u’lláh.” (Bahá’í'. Administration, p. 67)

Responsibility of Bahá’í Youth

Shoghi Effendi repeatedly called upon the youth of our nation to exalt the virtue of the Cause. On August 4, 1946, for example, he wrote through his secretary to the Bahá’í youth attending Green Acre Bahá’í Summer School as follows:

“He feels that the youth, in particular, must constantly and determinedly strive to exemplify a Bahá’í life. In the world around us we see moral decay, promiscuity, indecency, vulgarity, bad manners. The Bahá’í young people must be the opposite of these things, and, by their chastity, their uprightness, their decency, their consideration and good manners, attract others, old and young, to the Faith. The world is tired of words; it wants example, and it is up to the Bahá’í youth to furnish it.”

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Teaching Where the Indians Live

To the friends across the nation, from the rock bound coast of Maine, across the purple mountains and plains, to the beautiful shore of the Pacific Ocean, the American Indian Service Committee sends its warm and loving greetings. At the same time we wish to call attention to the numerous opportunities to share in soul-satisfying and richly rewarding experiences in teaching the Bahá’í Faith on or adjacent to an Indian Reservation.

The Committee has assigned to one of its members the task of investigating employment opportunities nationwide. We now have at our finger tips up-to-date information relative to obtaining employment in these areas. Qualified people are needed in the field of education: educators, music teachers, art teachers, coaches, and administrators. The United States Public Health Service, Division of Indian Health, offers a wide variety of employment opportunities. Doctors and dentists may fulfill their military obligations by serving the USPHS on an Indian Reservation. Positions for registered nurses are opening up constantly. Vacancies occur, particularly in the Southwest in agricultural positions: agricultural engineers, soil scientists. The Branch of Land Operations offers positions in related agricultural fields, such as livestock inspectors. Background for these positions requires degrees in agronomy, agricultural engineering, animal husbandry, and

related fields. The Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, offers many positions in administrative fields : office managers, administrative assistants, public relations, and in the usual clerical field, although qualified Indians are given first preference.

To the Bahá’í youth who are in our colleges and universities and have not yet made up their minds as to a career, the American Indian Service Committee urges you to take the Federal Service Entrance Examination at your earliest opportunity. These examinations are given periodically throughout the colleges and universities. With your name on the Civil Service list you will be informed whenever there are openings for employment with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

If you feel that you are qualified, please write this Committee at once for further information as to employment opportunities. Your letter should indicate the area in which you wish to pioneer, your general employment qualifications, your educational background, college degrees if any, and a brief resume of your employment history.

George Bechtold, for the

American Indian Service Committee 6549 West Medlock

Glendale, Arizona

Mrs. Audrey Reynolds, educator, Bureau of Indian Af fairs, with a group of school children during noonti-me

recess, on the Sioux Indian Reservation, Fort Yates, North Dakota.

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Left to right:

Mrs. Nancy Phillips, substitute teacher, U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Phoenix Indian School, instructing a group in solar education.

Mr. Michael Jamir, employment assistant for the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Winnebago Agency, speaking with a prospective employee.

Mr. George Bechtold, livestock inspector, U.S. Depart ment of Agriculture, demonstrates animal disease

eradication techniques to Navajo livestock inspector trainees, Navajo Indian Reservation.

Mr. Chester Davison (in light shirt), tribal advisor for

the Seminole Indian Tribe, assists in building a “ham mock landing” or bunk house on the Seminole Reservation, Ochopee, Florida.

Miss Barbara Sutti, dental assistant with the USPHS, Division of Indian Health, works at the dental clinic on the Laguna and Zuni Reservation in New Mexico.

[Page 6]Opportunities for Bahá’í Service

As stated in the U.S. SUPPLEMENT for July 1965, there are many opportunities for service to the Faith, often in ways easily overlooked. Many of the foreign goals of the Nine Year Plan are in places where employment is difficult or impossible for an American. Those who can retire from employment with a pension or guaranteed income can serve the Nine Year Plan by offering to settle in these areas. Sometimes the cost of living is such that the U.S. earned pension enables an American to live at a better standard then he could in the United States. Even if one can volunteer for a limited number of years, this will be a service to the Faith. If such retirement is possible now or in the near future, write to the Foreign Goals Committee for consultation and further details.

Notice

All Bahá’ís planning to leave the United States to reside in other countries should inform the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States before finalizing their plans. Even if these believers do not consider themselves pioneers and are not going to one of the designated goals of the Nine Year Plan, it is important that the National Assembly be informed. Often such moves can result in great benefit to the Faith, sometimes in ways which the believers did not dream possible.

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ldenfificafion Cards

If you are planning to attend the National Convention, make sure NOW that I.D. cards will be in order. Do not leave request for renewal until the last minute.

It is the responsibility of believers in groups and isolated localities to request renewals from the National Bahá’í Office. Believers in communities request renewals from local secretary.

Secretaries should make sure NOW that they will have supplies on hand so that National Office is not deluged with requests at the last minute.

Pioneers Are Still Needed

As of the end of January there is urgent need for thirty-three more pioneers who can go immediately to foreign goal areas which are assigned to the United States by the Universal House of Justice. Four goal areas, still unfilled, have been given top priority by the Universal House of Justice. It is the fervent wish of the Foreign Goals Committee that all thirty-three pioneers needed from the United States may be at their posts by this Riḍván. Volunteers should get in touch immediately with:

U.S. FOREIGN GOALS COMMITTEE 112 Linden Avenue Wilmette, Illinois 60091

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Summer Youth Projects 1966

In expanding the vital activities of the summer youth teaching projects, the National Spiritual Assembly has appointed six summer youth Committees for the United States. Northeast and Southeast Committees will share at a training session at Green Acre Bahá’í Institute. Midwest and Plains Committees will team together for a training period at Davison Bahá’í School. Southwest and Northwest will join at Geyserville Bahá’í School. The training sessions at the three schools will occur during the same week: June 19-25 at Eliot, Maine, Davison, Michigan and Geyserville, California. Co-operation with the National Spiritual Assembly of Canada is anticipated, in a joint development of Canadian projects.

Youth projects at-home or away-from-home will be organized by the Committees for each of the areas with those local Spiritual Assemblies which wish to develop projects. Letters from the National Spiritual Assembly and the Committees have already alerted the local assemblies to the great opportunities offered by projects. Youth and adults are invited to plan for participation as project workers or adult supervisors. In particular, youth in college are urged to volunteer for a summer experience incalculably rich in the achievement of Bahá’í experience at many levels. Adults who are teachers, engaged in social work, or in other human relations-oriented occupations are particularly invited to consider volunteering to serve as adult supervisors of youth teams. Apart from their intrinsic worth and direct Bahá’í teaching impact, the projects go far toward training the youth for pioneering and for lifelong Bahá’í service.

It is expected that costs of the projects again will be met primarily from the youth themselves, their parents, interested adults, scholarships from local spiritual assemblies, groups and individuals, and from local spiritual assemblies who sponsor projects in their communities. Excluding travel expenses, costs run about $3 per day. A scholarship for the training session would be $21. A scholarship for a maximum nine weeks (1 week training plus eight weeks projects) would be $175.

For your direct communication Secretaries or Chairmen of the Committees are:

Northeast Youth Projects Committee: Mrs. Marie Weinman, Secretary, Box 236, R.D. 1, Langhorne, Penn.; Southeast Youth Projects Committee: Mrs. Nancy Larson, Secy. pro-tem, 237 Ashby St., S.W., Atlanta, Ga.; Midwest Youth «Projects Committee: Mrs. Ethel Crawford, Secty., 7318 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago 49, Ill.; Plains Youth Projects Committee: Mrs. Eileen Norman, Secty., 9218 E. 38 St. South, Tulsa, Okla.; Southwest Youth Projects Committee: Mr. John F. Cook, Chairman, 6627 W. Montebello No. 5, Glendale, Ariz.; Northwest Youth Projects Committee: Mrs. Valerie Rassekh, Secty. pro-tem, 9555 S.W. Lancester Rd., Portland, Ore.

Bahá’í Book Placement in Libraries

As indicated in the last issue of Bahá’í NEWS, this is the second of a series of articles about placement of Bahá’í books in libraries.

In filling the need of people investigating the Bahá’í Faith, it is well to bear in mind that certain types of books appeal to one group and another type to a different group, as in the case of college professors and college students. The College Bureau’s experience has been that such books as Bahá’í World Faith, Foundations of World Unity, God Passs By, and all the basic books (New Era, etc.) mentioned previously are most acceptable in college libraries. However, in those institutions supported by various Christian denominations, the following books appear to be more effective: Christ and Bahá’u’lláh, Some Answered Questions, The Promise of All Ages, and Great Themes of Life. These are generally suitable for theological schools and seminaries as well. Less often, but well received, are the Works of Bahá’u’lláh— Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh and the Kitdb-i-fqdn (Book of Certitude).

Listed below are books specially recommended for public libraries in two particular categories:

A. Introductory books, for libraries in cities and towns where the Faith is not so well known:

1. Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era, J. E. Esslemont 2. *All Things Made New, John Ferraby

3. Renewal of Civilization, David Hofman

4. Portals to Freedom, Howard Colby Ives

5. Prescription for Living, Rúḥíyyih Rabbani

B. Books for libraries which already have introductory books:

. God Passes By, Shoghi Effendi

. Bahá’í World Faith (A compilation)

. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh

. The Promise of All Ages, George Townshend

. Mysticism, Science and Revelation, Dr. Glen

Shook

• Note: All Things Made New is a paper-bound edition.

Although paper-bound books are not usually welcomed by libraries, occasionally they are acceptable. This book is one of the exceptions, and there should be no difficulty in making placement.

In the next article about books in the library, we shall attempt to offer suggestions and some advice on calling attention to the fact that Bahá’í books are in public and private libraries.

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NATIONAL TEACHING COMMITTEE

Spring Session Announced at Geyserville

The Geyserville Program Department announces that a Spring session will be held there April 3 to 9, at which time a full program is planned. Guests should bring bedding and towels, as these will not be provided. For further details write to:

Rosemary Allen, Secretary Geyserville Program Department 746 Linden Street

Chico, California 95926

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Important Information About Housing for the National Convention

It is no longer possible to provide housing in private homes in Wilmette or Evanston for numbers of Bahá’ís. Any who have maintained satisfactory arrangements in such homes in previous years and wish to return this year should make their own personal arrangements. Those wishing to stay at hotels or motels should make their own reservations promptly and comply with any arrangements required, such as a deposit or payment for the rooms in advance. There are no hotels in Wilmette. The following hotels are in nearby Evanston. The address, telephone number and daily rates (not including tax) are given in each instance.

HOTELS

Orrington Hotel; 1710 Orrington Avenue; UN 4-8700 Single $8.00 to $16.00; double $12.00 to $19.00. Two double beds in one room for four persons $25.00.

Evanshire Hotel; 860 Hinman Avenue; UN 4-8800 Single $6.00 to $7.00; double beginning at $8.50; twin $10.00.

Library Plaza Hotel; 1637 Orrington Avenue; UN 4-8000 Single $8.00; double $11.00 and $12.00.

North Shore Hotel; 1611 Chicago Avenue; UN 4-6400 Single $8.50 to $10.00; double $11.50 to $13.00.

YMCA Hotel; 1000 Grove Street; GR 5-7400 Men only. $3.34 per night; reservations requested.

MOTELS

Admiral Oasis; 9355 Waukegan Road; Morton Grove. YO 5-4000. Single $7.00 to $8.00; double $9.00 to $10.00; twin $10.00 to $11.00; family accommodations (4) $13.00.

Ed Robert’s Colonial Hotel; 9101 Waukegan Road; Morton Grove. 966-9600. Single $7.00; double $9.00; twin $10.00. $2.00 extra for each child up to 12 years of age.

Glenview Motel; 1829 Waukegan Road; Glenview; PA 4-9835. Single $6.00; double $7.50; twin $9.00; twin (3) $10.00; twin (4) $11.00.

Holiday Inn; Edens at Lake—Cook Road; Highland Park; VE 5-4000. Single $12.50 to $15.50; double $17.50 to $21.50.

Hyatt House; 4500 Touhy Avenue; Lincolnwood; 6775400. Single $13.00 to $17.00; double $18.00 to $21.00.

Morton Grove Motel; 9424 Waukegan Road; Morton Grove. YO 5-6400. Single $9.00; double $12.00; twin $14.00. Family room (3) $15.00; (4) $16.00. Please direct any inquiries about the above listings to: The Convention Arrangements Committee: 121 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091.

CORRECTION We are happy to report that the inclusion of the name of Donald J. Weeks of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the “In Memoriam” column for February, 1966 was based on erroneous information.

BAHA'I DIRECTORY CHANGES

ASSEMBLY SECRETARIES

Northern California

Daly City: Mr. Ross R. Klutke. 656 Hanover, 94014

San Rafael: Mr. Gari Ketchum, Chr., 177 San Marino Dr. Southern California Dist. #1

Beverly Hills: Mrs. Roberta Christian, 326 N. Almont Dr.,

Apt. 8. 90211

Pasadena: Mr. Wayne Steffes, Chr.. 285 Vista Florida

Hollywood: Mrs. Roselyn Lichtblau, 810 S. 26 Court Southern Illinois

Champaign: Mrs. Shirley Tewes, 206 Hessel Blvd., 61820 Indiana

South Bend: Miss Claudette Levy, 643 N. Walnut St., 46628 Kansas

Lawrence: Mrs. Jan M. Conley, 10191/Q Massachusetts Michigan

Ypsilanti Twp.: Mrs. Judith Harrington, 1885 Packard South Dakota

Rapid City: Mrs. Arlene R. Will, 708 Bel Aire Virginia

Arlington County: Mrs. Georgia Hockenbury, 4319 N. 4th

St., Apt. 201, Arlington, 22203

Western Washington

Tacoma: Mrs. Velda L. Piff, 2203 East Day Island Blvd.,

98466

NSA-STATE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES

Indiana

Delete name of: Mrs. Mary Jane Langrall South Carolina

Delete name of: Miss Martha Fettig

Bahá’í Marriages

Los Angeles, Calif.: Miss Victoria Gayle Bostick to Samuel L. Komie on December 5, 1965 (non-Bahá’ís)

Los Angeles, Calif.: Mrs. Jean Eddington to Robert B. Landis on December 18, 1965

Los Angeles, Calif.: Miss Ruth Aasen to Victor C. Harden on December 23, 1965

Los Angeles, Calif.: Shirley Ann Smith to Marvin L. Shelton on January 1, 1966 (non-Bahá’ís)

Oakland, Calif.: Miss Violette Samandari to Roderic H. Haake on January 8, 1965

West Hollywood. Cali.f.: Miss Anna Lee Worley to Andrew Salomone, Jr. on December 19, 1965

Denver. Colorado: Mrs. Vivian V. Gates to George W. Olinger on December 14, 1965

Denver, Colorado: Miss Gail Walton to Stephen A. Sharp on December 20, 1965

In Memoriam

Mrs. Solveig V. Corbit Mrs. Mabel Russell Coleville, Calif. Cedar Rapids, Iowa January 15, 1966 May 8, 1965

Mrs. Pearl Hughes Mrs. Lena Rustay Indianapolis, Indiana Rivervale, New Jersey December 3, 1965 December 26, 1965

Mrs. Margaret A. Malone Edward Struven Yakima, Wash. Bradenton, Florida January 4, 1966 December 31, 1965

Mrs. Hazel McCu11a San Antonio, Texas December 26, 1965

Mrs. Sophia Nel Wyoming, Michigan January 3, 1966

Mrs. Mary Jenkins Swan St. Petersburg, Florida January 12, 1966

Mrs. Sarah Walrath Leesport, Penna. January 8, 1966