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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, SEPTEMBER 25, 1981
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God has used to start all these activities is able to chair the meetings
himself.
For the first meeting, Boyd Leeson from the Circulation Department
presented an overview of all the programs presently in use to add new sub
scribers to The PLAIN TRUTH in the United States. It was a very compre
hensive presentation that included a history of the U.S. circulation from
1968 to the present and each program that has been used over the years such
as newsstands, lit cards, gift subscriptions, newspaper inserts, renewals
and direct mail. Mr. Armstrong and the rest of us were given the total
picture of developments in circulation.
As the details were covered one by one the four department heads, Dexter
Faulkner, Richard Rice, Larry Omasta and Ray Wright (who supervises Boyd)
would comment from their area of responsibility. It was clear to us all
that like four legs on a chair, these four departments each carry part of
the load of our media efforts. Mr. Armstrong modified several things, but
gave the green light to all the circulation programs presently in use.
This was very encouraging to everyone--in fact applause broke out wher
r
he
said, "It's fine, go ahead with it all!" That showed that although certain
things nEeded adjustment, the efforts in circulation had basically been "on
track!" The gaps of time and distance had been faithfully bridged.
A presentation of the revised programs will be made to the Regional
Directors at a conference scheduled just before the first session of the
second refresher program.
We hope the next media meeting with Mr. Armstrong, not yet scheduled, will
focus on advertising.
--Robert E. Fahey, Pastor General's Office
****PLEASE ANNOUNCE IN ALL U.S. CHURCHES****
Feast Reminders From the Treasurer's Office
The Feast Business Managers have asked me to remind you that when
traveling to the Feast you may have more money than you would
normally ever carry. Please use wisdom and discretion in how you
carry this money. Convert your tithe into traveler's checks to
protect yourself in case any of it is lost. Realize that Monday,
October 12--the day immediately before the Feast--is Columbus
Day, and many (but not all) banks will be closed that day. Also,
remember that the Feast Business Office is not able to cash your
payroll or personal checks, and out-of-town banks might also
refuse to do so.
Plan ahead so that your Feast will be, in this and every way, the
best Feast ever?
--Leroy Neff, Treasurer