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and the latter, religious material. In fact, Imperial will publish
Mr. Armstrong's first book, The Incredible Human Potential.
A question was raised as to the resumption of Mr. Armstrong's over
seas activities in the near future. Mr. Rader indicated that current
plans are for three trips overseas within the following year, the
first one being at the end of November and beginning of December.
None will be no more than 10 days duration. These trips are scheduled
for the Middle East, Far East, and Europe.
Concern was expressed for Mr. Armstrong and his long, strenuous work
days. It was mentioned that he was counseled to slow down, but
unsuccessfully. He continues to write, make television broadcasts
and perform his responsibilities for 14 to 16 hours daily.
Other subjects of interest discussed were The PLAIN TRUTH, the status
of the Church budget, Ambassador College, the Bricket Wood facility,
etc.
Many were not aware that all foreign language broadcasts were inactive
with the exception of the French work. Mr. Rader stated that he would
definitely inquire as to the eventual reinstatement of these broad
casts as a means of furthering our worldwide commission.
Mr. Rader noted that his line responsibilities involve his duties as
Treasurer only in the financial area. Further, he commented that all
of Mr. Armstrong's managers report directly to Mr. Armstrong. They
each are responsible for their operations which include budgeting,
hiring, firing, pay raises, promotions, etc. Mr. Rader said he is
happy to interface and offer counsel to all managers, but they do not
report to him.
By way of interest, each department is currently reviewing its
operations to make budgetary adjustments to conform to projected
income. The income is steady, but departmental requests have exceeded
our projections for the 1978-79 fiscal year.
Since the comments and questions were of such general interest and
were received so favorably, the content of the meeting will be
reproduced in the next issue of the GOOD NEWS. I think you will see
the tremendous benefit of this type of communication within the
organization.
--Ellis LaRavia, Facility Manager
AMBASSADOR COLLEGE UPDATE This update on Ambassador College is
intended to show: 1} where A.C. had drifted, 2} what Mr. Herbert
W. Armstrong has done -- and is doing -- to put the College back on
track, and 3} the future direction of the College -- where we go from
here.
Mr. Herbert
w.
Armstrong has frequently written and spoken of what
had happened to Ambassador College -- just where it had drifted.
The following statements from the Founder and Chancellor of Ambassador
College (Good News, July 3, 1978} reveal Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong's
alarm at seeing the massive drift which A.C. had taken -- before he
began setting it "back on the track as God's College."