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1978 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHARTER COMMITTEE
TO THE GENERAL COUNCIL
Mary Lou Hales

The Charter Committee consists of the following members: Irene Sprunger, Lucile Kulieke, David Renn, David Elders, Katharine Harries, Secretary, and Mary Lou Hales, Chairman.

Since our last report to the General Council, we have received several inquiries from study groups wishing information on becoming a Urantia society. These requests came from West Palm Beach and Tallahassee, Florida, and also from Seattle, Washington. After due inquiry and reports from our Field Representatives, it was the unanimous opinion of the committee that these groups were not yet ready for society responsibilities, and need more time.

We also received a request from the Darien study group which has begun the chartering process. We are currently unable to proceed further with the chartering process, since the Foundation's lawyers have not completed a Licensing Agreement for new societies. We hope this task will be completed soon.

The Charter Committee has been asked by the Executive Committee to make a thorough study of the steps required in acquiring a charter. Our committee is now involved in this review and will make a report to the Executive Committee in the near future.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Lou Hales, Chairman Charter Committee MLH: ev


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