U. S. SUPPLEMENT Baha'i News No. 63 BAHA'I YEAR 120 MAY 1963 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 De- cember 1962 and April 1963 issues of the U.S. S U P ~ E - MENT. In both announcements it was stated that these gatherings would be open to non-BahP'i members of the families and friends of believers, who could be in- vited 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-Baha'is, the National Assembly now wishes to report that attendance at these conferences will be limited to registered Baha'is 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 bul- letin for further details. Baha'i 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 Baha'i Faith to the Public Theme: Man One Family Suggested Materials: Press release, RAD poster, TV slide of poster from National Baha'i Head- quarters. Man One Family, Oneness of Mankind from Baha'i Publishing Trust. Reports: Newspaper clippings are to be sent im- mediately to National Baha'i Headquarters. Good photographs and reports of outstanding meetings should be mailed by June 20 to Baha'i News Editorial Committee. NSA Urges Each Believer To Study Annual -Reports This year, with no Annual Convention, it is more im- portant than ever that the Annual Reports be given careful study. They provide the only means for ac- quainting 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 responsibili- ties. If all the friends inform themselves of the contents .of these reports there will be fewer questions through- out 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.
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U. S. SUPPLEMENT
B a h a ' i N e w s No. 63 BAHA'I YEAR 120 MAY 1963
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 De- cember 1962 and April 1963 issues of the U.S. S U P ~ E - MENT.
In both announcements it was stated that these gatherings would be open to non-BahP'i members of the families and friends of believers, who could be in- vited 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-Baha'is, the National Assembly now wishes to report that attendance at these conferences will be limited to registered Baha'is only.
The latest available information is listed elsewhere in this issue. Most of the conferences will start a t 10 a.m. Please check your area teaching committee bul- letin for further details.
Baha'i 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 Baha'i Faith to the Public
Theme: Man One Family
Suggested Materials: Press release, RAD poster, TV slide of poster from National Baha'i Head- quarters. Man One Family, Oneness of Mankind from Baha'i Publishing Trust.
Reports: Newspaper clippings are to be sent im- mediately to National Baha'i Headquarters. Good photographs and reports of outstanding meetings should be mailed by June 20 to Baha'i News Editorial Committee.
NSA Urges Each Believer
To Study Annual -Reports
This year, with no Annual Convention, it is more im- portant than ever that the Annual Reports be given careful study. They provide the only means for ac- quainting 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 responsibili- ties.
If all the friends inform themselves of the contents .of these reports there will be fewer questions through- out 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.
United Nations Committee
Submits Annual Report
For the celebration of United Nations Day and Hu- man Rights Day 1962, this committee chose the theme "United Nations Prayer-For-Peace In Action." Se- lected prayers from Bahi'i 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 B ~ d ' f NEWS clarifying the Baha'i 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 Na- tions, the Baha'i 1961 observance of U.N. Day was in- cluded 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 th,e good work done by the Baha'is 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 Ba- ha'i trials of Nador, Morocco. Much of the activity of this committee was centered around the United Na- tions 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 sum- mer.
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.
In Memoriam Mrs. Emilie Baker Washington, D.C.
February 14, 1963
Mrs. Elsa Edgette Dickenson Twp., N.Y.
February 26, 1963
Mrs. Pauline M. Green Flint, Michigan
February 25, 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
Miss Genevieve Henderson . Mrs. Glen C. Whistler Cedar Rapids, Iowa Morrison, Illinois
March 1, 1963 October 7, 1962
North American Bahg'i Summer Schools
Davison Bahd'i 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 Baha'i School, 3208 South State Road, Da- vison, Michigan.
Geyserville Bahi'i 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 pro- gram. There is also a registration fee of $1.00 per person.
Reservations to be sent in advance to: Geyserville Baha'i School, Geyserville, California.
Green Acre Bahi'i Institute Eliot, Maine School session July 14 to August 24, preceded by a
work camp June 30 to July 13, and followed by an- other 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 chil- dren. Special rates are also available during work camps.
Reservations to be made in advance with Miss Helen Canterbury, Green Acre Baha'i Institute, Eliot, Maine.
Intermountain Bahi'i 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 fur- nished on request by writing: Mrs. Beverly Ander- son, 746 South 9th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho.
Northwest Children's Bahi'i 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.
Rocky Mountain Bahi'i 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 td: Mi.ss Barbara J. Roberts, 915 North Hancock Ave- nue, Colorado Springs, Colorado. (No refund of de- posit if reservation cancelled after June 10.)
Southeastern Bahi'i School Penn Community Center, St. Helena Island, Frog-
more, 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 Bahh'i School Soroptomist Camp near Dallas, Texas August 25 through September 1 Rates: Adults, $32.00. For reservations and rates for children write to: Mrs.
Alaska Bahh'i 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 Bahh'i 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 Bahi'i 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 accommoda- tion); youth over 16 years, full rate; 12 to 15 years, 3h rate; 8 to 11 years, lh rate; 4 to 11 years, ?4 rate. Campers, $5.00 per camping unit.
Make reservations with: Barry Crowe, Registrar, 1011 Fourth Avenue, Verdun 19, Quebec, Canada.
Ontario Bahh'i School Woodview, Ontario, Canada. 25 miles north of city of
Peterborough, Hiway 28 July 13 to 27 Weekly rates: Family type accommodations in indi-
vidual 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 Bahh'i 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.
PLEASE SEE PAGE FOUR FOR LISTING OF POST-CONGRESS CONFER'ENCES
4 MAY 1963
Post-Congress Conferences - May 26
Birmingham, Ala. Baha'i Center, 516 Lyric Bldg. St. Paul, Minn. Lowry Hotel, 4th and Wabasha.
Phoenix, Ariz. Chris-Town Auditorium, Chris-Town Kansas City, Mo. Wayne Minor Courst Auditorium, 1940 Shopping Center, 15th Ave. & Bethany Home Rd. East 11th St.
Fresno, Calif. Baha'i Center, 320 S. Chestnut Ave. St. Louis, Mo. YWCA, 14th & Locust.
