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No. 41

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BAHA'I YEAR 128

PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY

THE NATIONAL SPIRITUAL

ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'I'S OF THE UNITED STATES

FOR BAHA'I'S ONLY 112 Linden Av., Wilmette, 111. 60091 Second-class vostaae paid at Wilmette. l llinois

MAY 1971

~ah&'r' lnfol~xpo in Milwaukee The Greater Milwaukee Proclamation, named

Baha'i InfolExpo, sponsored by nearby Baha'i communi- ties, is now nearing the halfway point in its eighteen month program of events, reaching its culmination on the Birthday of Baha'u'llah in November.

As previously reported, Milwaukee's Baha'i Info/ Expo began with a two day introductory program at Milwaukee's beautiful Performing Arts Center and consisted of movies, notable Baha'i speakers, displays, exhibits, a symphony orchestra, skits and singers. Newspaper, radio, television and posters aided in pro- moting the event.

Almost 100 lineal feet of exhibits have been de- signed and produced, thousands of dollars of free radio and TV time have been obtained, posters have been seen by at least 75,000 people, free newspaper coverage approaches 2,000 inches, in addition to another 2,000 equivalent in paid advertising. Continuing classified fr ads a re producing an unprecedented response.

'Following the "kick-off", each of the member com- munities has been assigned a month in which it can promote the faith in whatever manner it deems appro- priate for its area and facilities. Each community, in turn, may have full use of all exhibits and advertising

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material for its area and facilities. Open house, public meetings, dinner meetings, firesides, mailing cam- paigns are some of the methods chosen. All communi- ties are encouraged to support each monthly event.

The plan is outstanding in the fact that fourteen separate Baha'i communities in and around Milwau- kee joined in the effort. Because there is no precedent for a campaign of this scope, new methods of proce- dure had to be developed. In brief, one community was designated as the sponsor to act as administrative and financial headquarters. A Proclamation Steering Committee composed of a representative of each mem- ber community functions as the guiding force behind the operation. As advisor to the Steering Committee, a professional sub-committee composed of people who are professionally active in advertising, radio, promo- tion, displays and exhibits, etc., is serving, as well as a Program Committee who arrange for locations and speakers where required.

The Steering Committee members readily admit to errors of omission and commission but they are enthu- siastic about the results so far. By continual refining of methods, a very effective instrument is being created to promote the Cause of God.

2 MAY 1971

GRIEVED LEARN PASSING DEVOTED MAIDSERVANT HARRIETT KELSEY HER DEDICATED EFFORTS COMPANY LATE HUSBAND BEHALF CAUSE AMERICA FROM TIME OF MASTER WELL REMEMBERED CONVEY FAMILY ASSURANCE PRAYERS PROGRESS HER SOUL ABHA KINGDOM.

-THE UNIVERSAL HOUSE OF JUSTICE

High School Teaching at Montclair, New Jersey At the request of the principal of Montclair High

School (New Jersey), who recognized the need of the students to talk about morality, a religious discussion was started in the school. The class was set for the first period on Thursday mornings and those students who have that period free can, if they so desire, attend. This news appeared in the locaI Montclair Times. The classes included a Catholic priest, a Jewish rabbi and a Protestant minister. The Montclair Baha'i commu- nity contacted the leading citizen who was directly in- volved in the formation of the program and requested that Baha'is participate in it.

Mrs. Iris Tarafdar was designated to speak at the school on December 10th. The class was asked whether

Perhaps the most exciting thing was Father Dowd's response. He was extremely impressed by Baha'i laws of marriage, divorce, concepts of heaven and hell, life after death, unity of the family and the fact that BahL 'u'llah had specifically given a law prohibiting the use of drugs. He said the entire morning had been a tre- mendous revelation to him-it was like a fresh breath of air had blown in. He asked Hassan Tarafdar to speak on Islam at the Parochial school-and Mrs. Tar- afdar to come back also.

Iris invited him to a fireside. Not only did he say he would come, but he stopped Sister Grace, a teacher at the school, in the hallway, and told her she would have to hear about the Baha'i Faith and how exciting

it would like to hear about the Baha'i Faith or whether it Was. the discussion would go along as it had done previous- It was exciting to see how receptive to Baha'u'llih ly, dealing in religious generalities. the Catholic church is becoming; a short time ago, it

The students, approximately thirty between the Seemed We hope this article will be of help to other commu-

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were the head of the Enalish Department. the school schools that Montclair has going.

librarian and assistant librarian. ' /

Mrs. Tarafdar's talk stressed the Baha'i goal of es- tablishing the unity of mankind. By the end of the forth-five minute period, the questions were becoming BU~&';S and the MUSS Media

- more and more searching. Clarke Langrall, a member of Baltimore County's

Representatives of other religions were men (man's Spiritual Assembly, is the permanent moderator for religious prerogative since the beginning of time) and uReligion T ~ ~ ~ ~ H , a radio discussion call-in program the Baha'i speaker was a woman; in essence, the Baha'i heard locally every sunday. ~h~ time is from 9 a.m. to concept of the equality of the sexes was truly estab- 11 on WCBM, B ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ . lished.

At the end of the meeting, the librarian, assistant librarian and head of the English Department ex- pressed their enjoyment in hearing about the Baha'i Faith. The head of the English Department invited Mrs. Tarafdar to come back again. This was men- tioned to the Catholic priest, Father Dowd, as he was thanking Mrs. Tarafdar for having come, and he seemed resistant to the idea stating there were other religions who would like to participate in the pro- gram. When asked if he meant Methodist, Baptist, etc. and replied "yes," it was pointed out that they were all of the Christian faith. This idea had not oc- curred to him and strangely enough, it seemed to change his attitude. Mrs. Tarafdar suggested having a Muslim speaker since an erroneous statement had been made by a student concerning Islam, and it was obvious very little was known about it. Father Dowd was very receptive to this idea and began warming up to the entire new situation. Mrs. Tarafdar suggested her husband, Hassan, as the speaker on the Muslim Faith who was a Baha'i of Muslim background.

As Father Dowd and Iris walked out of the school, he remarked "what did it matter if a person believed in the Immaculate Conception but was not able to help his fellow man."

The young people were much as Father Dowd had described them; a lack of questioning and a condition of lethargy seemed to prevail. They do know about Baha'u'llsh and the Baha'i teachings now.

From Airman, a national magazine, in their July 1970 issue is a two-page article about a Baha'i, A/lC James L. Habegger. Stationed at Tyndall AFB, he started serving the community around him by assisting teenage boys who were behind in their studies. The secret of his success with them is found in his words "I don't really have a leaching technique or even a plan. What I do goes beyond tutoring because their problem is not a matter of intellect. It's attitude. Sometimes we review the ma- terial they are having trouble with. We say it in different words, find out why it should be learned. Maybe we just talk about our problems, mine and theirs, or what bothers them about school."

The article continues: "Maybe it's Habegger's candor and unselfish sincerity that reaches the kids. These traits come naturally. Habegger is a member of the BahA'i Faith, which stresses love and learning as solutions to both man's social ills and his spiritual life. Habegger's faith motivated his work in the community."

Two young Baha'is, Linda Speer and Barb Cordell, were instrumental in arranging for publication of an ar-, ticle on the Faith in their school newspaper, a t Bloom4 field Hills Andover High School, Bloomfield Hills, Michi- gan. May this be an inspiration for other students, espe- cially as the article states: ". . . it seems as if our school has been set afire by this religion."

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Moline, Illinois WQAD-TV Channel 8, on December 30, presented the BahA'i Fai th on the "On Q with Georgia'' program. Participants were Wendell, Barbara and Debbie Gimm. Displayed on the program were pictures of 'Abdu'l-Baha, the Wilmette House of Worship and books written by BahA'u'll6h. In addition to a general talk about the Faith they were able to announce that Bahi ' i Holy Days are now being recognized by the Super- intendent of Schools.

Wilson Township, near Sheboygan, Wisconsin, carried on a continuing proclamation effort last fall. I t began with a booth at the Sheboygan County Fair. Large weekly ads were placed in the local paper-totaling eight, which climaxed with a two-column, eleven-inch ad. These gave some good approaches to the Faith, and announced two public proclamation meetings.

Baht?; Directory Changes Assembly Secretarieq

Southern California Dist. #1 Gardena: Mr. Harold Jackson, Chr., 2016 W. 134th

Pl. , 90249 Inglewood J.D.: Mrs. Patricia Doyland, 5011 W.

141st St., Hawthorne 90250 San Dimas: Mail being held. There is no Secretary

a t present

m. Southern California Dist. #2 1 ' Orange: Mrs. Nancy Gill, P.O. Box 5441, 92667

Southern California Dist. #3 Santa Barbara-Goleta J.D.: Mrs. Esther Singer,

627 Jorre PI., Goleta 93017

District of Columbia Washington, D.C.: Mrs. Katherine Larson, 2625

Woodley Pl., N.W., 20008

Georgia Dawson: Miss Anne Kavanagh, 302 W. 3rd Ave.,

31742

Idaho ChaIlis: Mrs. Susan A. Gabaldon, Box 245, 83226

Northern Illinois Waukegan: Mr. Larry Frew, Chr., 1117 N. Sheri-

dan Rd., 60085

Louisiana Jefferson Parish: Mr. Samuel L. Dormio, Chr.,

168 Grombling Ct., Westwego 70094 Shreveport: Miss Carolyn Reisinger, 2940 Sam-

ford #6-Shreveport 71103

Maryland Howard County: Mrs. Mamie Harcum, 9219 Car-

tersville Rd., Jessup 20794

Nebraska Omaha: Mrs. Brenda Hicks, 2927 N. 58th St., 9 68104

Western Washington Everett: Mrs. Mickey Afnan, Box 1609, 98201 King County Councilman Dist. #9: Mrs. Diane

M. O'Fallon, 11115 S.E. 208th, Kent 98031 Longview: Mr. George Laws, Chr., 2856 Ocean

Beach 98632

State Goals Committee Secretaries

Florida Mr. John Hatcher, Secty. pro-tem, 406 Joyce Ave.,

Temple Terrace 33617

Minnesota Mr. John R. Berry, Secty., 5829 Ewing Ave., S.,

Edina 55410

Nevada Mrs. Sandra Aust, Secty., 2354 Wedekind, Apt. G,

Reno 89502

Puerto Rico Mrs. Rachel Barick, Secty., Condominio Baldo-

rioty Plaza 1202, Calle Diez de Andino 212, San- turce 00912

Hands of Cause Announce Expulsion Four Covenant-breakers The following cablegram was sent to the National Spiritual Assembly on February 9, 1971 by the Hands of the Cause of God in the Holy Land:

OWING ACTIVITIES ATTACKING DIVINELY

ORDAINED INSTITUTIONS ATTEMPTS UN-

DERMINE FAITH LOYAL BELIEVERS AN-

NOUNCE EXPULSION CHARLES SEEBURG-

ER EARL FALLS CYNTHIA MCDONALD

JAMES CARUANA.

These persons were members of the Swarthmore BahA'i community in Pennsylvania. The BahA'is are warned against having any association with any of them.

Intercalary Days childr.en's party in Foundation Hall a t the Baha'i House of Worship, Wilmette, Illinois, on Feb- ruary 28, 1971.

South Dakota Rapid City: Mrs. Patricia A. Taylor, 1801 Ever-

green Dr., 57701

MAY 1971

The Guardian's Progress Map-"Half-Way Point of the Ten-Year Crusade."

When Shoghi Effendi made the plans and set the goals of the Ten Year International Baha'i Teaching and Consolidation Plan (referred to as the Ten Year Crusade), he prepared a colorful map. It depicted the world at the beginning of the Crusade (1953) and the goals to be won by its conclusion (1963), and it was distributed throughout the world.

Just before his death, November 4, 1957, at about the midway point of the Ten Year Crusade, Shoghi Effendi made a new progress map. Amatu'l-Baha Ruhiyyih IQhanum wrote of this in her tribute to the Guardian published in Baha'i World, Vol. XIII, as follows:

"On Saturday morning, the beloved Guardian told Ruhiyyih IQhanum that he wanted a large table placed in his room, big enough so that he could lay on it the map of the world on which he had been working. He had prepared one of those beautiful maps he used to make showing the progress of the work, and this one he called The Half-Way Point of the Ten-Year Crusade, in other words, the progress made, and the victories won, during five years. He had already worked a great deal on this map; Indeed it seems a strange coincidence that the first time and the last t ime he worked on it should both have been occasions on which he was ill, symbolic of the great sacrifice of his life and strength that went into the conception and prosecution of the World Crusade. About two months before he passed away, the beloved Guardian had had a cold, with a temperature the first night; the next day he had no fever, but it was understood he would remain in bed and rest. I t was that dav he worked on his map for the first time, for about ten hours, and it was on Saturday, November 2nd, that he worked on it for the last time. He told Ruhiyyih K-hanum that he wanted her to check over carefully with him the figures and said that except for adding a few extra details and making sure that what was on the map agreed with his various lists, the work was finished. She remonstrated with him and begged him not to work, saying that in a few days he would be stronger and could then com- plete it, but he said: 'No, I must finish i t ; it is worrying me. There is nothing left to do but check it. I have one or two names to add that I have found in this mail, and I will finish it to-day.' In the early afternoon he stood in front of the table and worked for about three hours. The table was strewn with pencils and files of papers which constituted the Guardian's lists of lan- guages, tribes, countries, Temples, Haziratu'l-Quds, work completed, work being carried out, and a tre- mendous amount of data. At one time, while Ruhiyyih K-hanum was checking over with him the various lists and totals, he said to her, as he had said many, many times during the last year: 'This work is killing me! How can I go on with this? I shall have to stop it. I t is too much. Look a t the number of places I have to write down. Look how exact I have to be! '

"The beloved Guardian looked tired after working on his map that day. He went back to bed and con- tinued reading the many reports he had received." (B.W., Vol. XIII, pp. 211-213)

Hand of the Cause of God Ugo Giachery wrote con- cerning the reproduction of this map in Italy, which he personally oversaw: "I think the reproduction of

the map is excellent; it has taken nearly three and one- ,- half months during which I have followed the work daily to make sure that no errors or omissions would occur. I am sure you will be pleased, and so will be the friends, in seeing this masterly work, in conception and execution, made by the beloved Guardian in person."

The Publishing Trust has a small supply of this last map of Shoghi Effendi's which can be purchased sepa- rately. Its historic value cannot be estimated. A copy of this map is included in Volume XI11 of Eaha'i World.

5 copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50 Order from the Baha'i Publishing Trust, 415 Lin-

den Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091.

New Printings God's New Age. An illustrated, comprehensive booklet giving the basic Baha'i beliefs and teachings. 7~51/4", 16 pages.

This pamphlet is one that has been widely used in the "mass teaching" as the first piece of literature given to the newly declared followers of Baha'u'llah. Now avail- able from the Baha'i Publishing Trust.

25 copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.75 100 copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12.50 500 copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50.00

2500 copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00

~ahki: Way of Life for Millions (EBONY REPRINT). Listed in 1971 "Baha'i Literature Catalog" as item No. P-11.

Another favorite item used in the current mass teach- ing, as well as in other teaching and proclamation pro- grams. m

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 copies $1.00

Additional Sun~mer School Announcements Arizona/New Mexico Blue Triangle Camp (YWCA Girl's Camp) Location: 17 miles east of Albuquerque, on Route 40 Session: August 1-7. Types of classes, not determined

yet Rates: Not fully determined, but very reasonable Registrar: Mrs. Jeri Smith, 10500 Woodland, N.E. Al-

buquerque, New Mexico 87112 Special features: Elevation, about 5500 feet, requires

warm bedrolls and two or more wool blankets. Bring bedding, towels, Cork, knife and spoons. Bring coats and sweaters, also hiking shoes as there a re many trails, to follow. School cabins can accom- modate sixty-five persons. A map giving directions will be sent to all who register.

Georgia/Alabama ~aha;'~' Summer School Location: Camp John Hope, near Fort Valley, Geor-

gia. Session: July 3-8. Registration a t 3:00 p.m. Saturday,

July 3. Classes for adults and children. Adult classes will be small seminars focusing on Administration, the Baha'i Way of Life, The Laws and their Pur- poses, etc. Occasional lectures for whole school. Some workshops.

Rates: Registration, $5.00. $5.00 per day for adults and $4.00 for those under 18; this includes lodging and? meals, but each must bring own linens. Single and family accommodations.

For Information: Write Frances S. Worthington, 2178 N. Decatur Road, #8 Decatur, Georgia 30033.

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Be ccUnrestrained as the WindJy We speak of mankind being one family and the love

we feel for each other as members of this family, but one usually has to experience this reality to gain a greater understanding of these words. One way this is demon- strated is when a Bahi'i is traveling and teaching the Cause and thus drawing on Divine Assistance.

The following is quoted from a letter by a young Baha'i from the United States who spent the summer travel teaching in Europe then moved on to pioneer in another part of the world. His experience demonstrates the deepening in the verities of the Faith which comes as we give this Divine Message to others.

"I met a German youth in a store three blocks from where I was attending the German summer school at Bremen-Blumenthal. He had never heard of the Faith before, but he wanted to talk and so I invited him to visit me at the summer school the next day. After four days of talk, almost endless questions and answers, he declared for the Faith. Two weeks later he attended the premiere performance of the "Dawnbreakers" (a Bahi'i drama group) of Europe in Bad-Godesburg, Germany. In introducing him to other Bahi'is before the performance, I mentioned that he had been a Baha'i for two weeks. At this point he took me aside and in a friendly way admon- ished me for introducing him in this manner, explaining 'I have been a Bahi'i all my life.'

"In Scotland I was told of a youth who loved the Faith but said he could not declare because of his very strong and personal feelings about war. He could not reconcile his feelings with what he thought was an adequate Bahi'i answer. Very shortly after I met him for the first time, he, himself told me of this obstacle, which I think is indicative of how much he was hoping someone would remove it for him. 'That's funny,' I told him. 'That's the very thing that led me to the Faith.' And then I explained to him why the Baha'i Faith is the greatest message of peace and unity ever revealed to mankind. Two days later he quietly said he had made up his mind to declare. A few days after that he said he was looking forward to pioneering in about two years.

"While in Dusseldorf, Germany with the 'Dawn- breakers,' I was asked to be available one afternoon be- cause an American youth interested in the Faith would be arriving shortly from Cologne. That afternoon he arrived and we were able to talk about the Faith for a couple of hours. He had met another young American Bah6'i on a train to Vienna and, among other things, had learned that a Baha'i number is listed in the telephone book in many cities around the world. In Cologne, Ger- many he decided that he must call that number. As a result, he was given Baha'i literature and driven to Dusseldorf so he could talk to young Bahs'is. He was most eager to learn more of the Faith and so, before he

'3 left, I gave him the names and addresses of Bahi'is I had met earlier in the summer in cities where he was now headed. When he returned to Cologne that night he told the Friends there that 'this was the greatest day in my life and my whole life has changed.' There was an inter- esting aspect to this story. The young American Baha'i

who first told him of the Faith on that train to Vienna, had also introduced me to the Faith seven months earlier in the U.S."

Pioneer Posts Open GAMBIA In The Gambia on the coast of West Africa two pio- neers are needed to replace a couple who must return to the United States. Best opportunities for employ- ment are: secondary school teachers; doctors; agricul- ture and marine departments of the government.

FINLAND Finland, where six American pioneer goals are still unfilled, offers opportunities for youth without college degrees who are willing to work in restaurants and hotels serving the expanding tourist trade. Knowledge of the Finnish language is not necessarily a require- ment for these jobs. Volunteers should have funds to travel to Finland and for living expenses while looking for a job.

BELIZE Belize presently has two unfilled pioneer goals; there is an opening for someone familiar with cattle raising and general farm maintenance, to manage a 600 acre farm in Belize.

If you are interested and have the necessary qualifica- tions, notify:

INTERNATIONAL GOALS COMMITTEE 112 Linden Avenue

Wilmette, Illinois 60091 312 256-4400

Youth Pioneer to a University in Alaska Alaska beckons Baha'is interested in serving the Faith

while continuing their education. Accredited University facilities are available in both Fairbanks and Anchor- age. Study leading to the bachelor's degree is offered in most fields and graduate programs are available in many areas of specialization.

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA: MAIN CAMPUS: Located near Fairbanks, the Main

Campus of the University of Alaska has an undergraduate enrollment of about 2,000 students. The undergraduate program is sufficiently' broad so that most students can either get the specific education desired or the pre- professional courses required for further study in pro- fessional schools. The total cost for room, board and fees is $1742 per year. (This includes a $300 out of state student fee.) For more information write to: Director of Admis- sions, University of Alaska, College, Alaska 99701.

SOUTHCENTRAL REGIONAL CENTER : Collegiate, technical-vocational, and general interest courses are all available at the Anchorage Community College. The collegiate program is part of the University of Alaska administered through the South Central Regional Cen- ter in Anchorage. A full spectrum of undergraduate courses are available. There are no dormitory facilities so all students live "off-campus". Fees for undergraduate courses are $100 per semester for students carrying a full schedule. For further information write to: Director to Admissions, University of Alaska, South Central Re- gional Center, 1820 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, Alaska 99503.

MAY 1971

ALASKA METHODIST UNIVERSITY: This private, co-educational institution is located near

Anchorage. The current undergraduate enrollment is about 500. Tuition, fees and room and board cost $2340 per year. (There is no additional fee for out of state stu- dents.) Address inquiries to: Director of Admissions, Alaska Methodist University. Wesley Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99504.

If you plan to attend one of these universities, please notify:

International Goals Committee 112 Linden Avenue Wilmette, Illinois 60091

Three Florida Communities Celebrate N ~ W - R ~ Z Together

The communities of Pinellas, Clearwater and Pasco Counties of west-central Florida combined to hold a picnic a t the Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs on Sunday, March 21st. The beautiful location on the Gulf of Mexico and the mild weather were conducive to the good fellowship of the occasion. About fifty persons attended. Games were provided for the children. Af- ter the picnic the group sang Baha'i songs.

C a l e n d a r of Events Feasts

May 17-'Azamat (Grandeur) June 5-Nur (Light)

Holy Days May 23-Declaration .of the Bab May 2SAscension of Baha'u'llBh

Holy Days on Which Work Should be Suspended May 2, the Twelfth (last) day of Ridvan May 23-Declaration of the Bab May 29-Ascension of Baha'u'llih

U.S. National Spiritual Assembly Meeting June 1&20

Chartered Ship "New Bahama Star" May 17-28

Caribbean Conference, Kingston, Jamaica May 21-23

An Appropriate Presentation at 7 West Lafayette, Indiana

"Baha'i Information Days" received a proclamation by Mayor James R. Williamson of West Lafayette, In- diana in mid-February, 1971. Since the city had just finished building a new city hall, it was decided that it might be a suitable time to present something for its beautification such as a shrub, tree or rose bushes, but it was discovered that the city had contracted in full for all the landscaping; however the mayor said: "We for- got about getting any clocks." So, the Baha'is decided to give a wall clock to match the decor of the mayor's offices. There is a permanent plaque on the base of the clock stating "Presented by the Baha'is of West Lafay- ette, February, 1971."

Photos were taken of the presentation of the clock, the signing of the proclamation and presentation of the volume The Proclamation of Baha'u'lMh which were printed successively in the local weekly newspaper. They were also displayed in the window of the news- paper office. The local TV station used one-minute spot announcements, and continued using them after the event; they are bringing in a response. Mr. Salva- tore A. Pelle of the National Public Information Office spoke a t the Unitarian Fellowship of Greater Lafayette and to junior and senior high school classes where, it is reported "faculty and students were absolutely de- lighted with him."

Special Events June 13, Race Unity Day

p, Proclaiming the Faith to the Public This issue of the National Baha;'; Review carries a list of

the special event days for proclaiming the Baha'i Faith to the public during 1971-72.

Each year these special days have brought more and more publicity to the Faith, and they continue to be an effective method of proclamation at the local level. For each of these events the National Bahh'i Public Informa- tion Office provides, months in advance, suggestions for their observance, sample press releases, radio and tele- vision announcements, sample proclamations, and other appropriate information. In the case of United Nations Day and Human Rights Day, the National Spiritual As- sembly's Committee for the United Nations prepares such material for use a t the local level.

The events listed represent the minimum which the National Spiritual Assembly desires every Baha'i local- ity-assembly, group, and individual-to use in pro- claiming the Faith to the public and in establishing relations with a larger circle of acquaintances. All such events should be directly sponsored, announced, and con- ducted under Baha'i auspices, and their Baha'i identity is not to be submerged in an interorganizational arrange- ment; exceptions to this are United Nations Day and Human Rights Day which are officially sponsored by the United Nat,ions and its Associations, and for these co- sponsorship or cooperation with other local organizations is encouraged where appropriate. As in the past, many localities will also use occasions other than those listed to proclaim the Faith in their communities.

There are different ways in which these special event days can be observed. Where there is a large Baha'i membership, public meetings, or other gatherings, and publicity can be used. Where only one or two Baha'is are in a locality and they can't hold public observances, they can, as a minimum, send the publicity to the local news media.

With each public information kit or UN Committee kit supplied for the above events, a report form is included which requests a report to be sent to the appropriate agency. Bahi'i communities and groups holding events in conjunction with these days should document them well and, if a t all possible, photograph the activities. The story of these observances will, along with photos,, appear in future issues of Bahi'i News, the National Baha '~ Review, or the American BahPi.

Further details on the events, particularly on plan- ning and materials to be used, will appear in future issues of the National Babs'l Review and the Public Informa- tion Newsletter.

National Bah5'i Fund "THE YEAR": 1970-1971

Mulk 'Ala' Fiscal Year (Dominion) (Loftiness) to Date

INCOME

Regular Contributions $ 84,435.51 $121,402.78 $1,215,844.08

Special Contributions 4,810.00 17,368.47 131,731.75 Total

Contributions $ 89,245.51 $138,771.25 $1,347,575.83

Estates 262.02 14,197.48 65,504.24

Other Income 44.41 - 14,990.78

Total Income $ 89,551.94 $152,968.73 $1,428,070.85

Budget $126,000.00 $130,000.00 $1,728,000.00

In Memoriam Mrs. Theresa Bragg Mrs. Ida Harris Mrs. Edna M. Lucas Gary Slauphter Atlanta, Georgia Homestead, Florida Wyandotte, Michigan Wagoner, Oklahoma

February 24, 1971 January, 1971 February 12, 1971 January, 1971

Earl Cates Miss Alma L. Heise Miss Beverley Perry Miss Charlotte Steinmeyer Palm Desert, California Baltimore, Maryland Palm Springs, California Brattleboro, Vermont

February 8,1971 October 12, 1970 February 15, 1971 February 26, 1971

Vernon Choquette Mrs. Julia Jordan Mrs. Mary Richardson Burleson Thomas Portland, Oregon Downers Grove, Illinois Montgomery, Alabama San Antonio, Texas

February 19, 1971 May 4, 1970 February 6, 1971 November 23, 1970

' Mrs. Alice Cummings Eric Lambourne Thomas H. Sauter Robert Williams Eliot, Maine Darien, Connect~cut Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Little Rock, Arkansas

February 7, 1971 February 26, 1970 February 12, 1971 No Date

Miss Marie Grant Selmer Lofstedt Mrs. M. Shook Rochester, New York Altadena, California Waynesfield, Ohio

March 8, 1971 March 9, 1971 No Date

"Equality-A Divine Standard"

"World Religion-Basis for Universal and Lasting Peace"

Pathway to Peace"

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7977-7972 Special Events

For Proclaiming the Bahci'; Faith to the Public

Bahi'i Material Date and Event Theme Recommended

September 19, 1971 "Human Rights- W P D Public Information Kit World Peace Day Prerequisite to Peace" W P D Poster

Human Rights are God-Given

Universal and Lasting Peace Pattern for Future Society

October 24, 1971 "Justice-the Basis o f Material Suggested b y the United Nations Day Unity" United Nations Committee

Baha'is a t the United Nations "Poster Kit One Universal Faith Baha'i Peace Program

November 12,1971 "Baha'u'llih-Unifier o f Public Information Kit Birth of Baha'u'llah Mankind" "Poster Kit

Lord o f the New Age Baha'u'llah-His Call to the

Nations Baha'i Answers

December 10,1971 Material Suggested b y the ? Human Rights Day United Nations Committee ,,'

"Poster Kit Human Rights are God-Given

One World One Family Man One Family

January 16,1972 W R D Public Information Kit World Religion Day "Poster Kit

Baha'i-World Faith for Modern Man

The Future of Mankind Pattern for Future Society

March 21, 1972 Public Information Kit Faith for Freedom

RUD Public Information Kit Race Uni ty Day "Poster Kit

Man One Family Baha'i-Way of Li fe for

Millions (Ebony Reprint) W h y Our Cities Burn What Is Race?

*Do-It-Yourself Poster Kit

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