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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, AUGUST 12, 1983
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1984 Festival Housing Arrangements
Even though the. Feast of Tabernacles is still weeks away, much
planning for next year's Festival has already taken place. One
critical factorTs housing. Becaus � o� t �e following . reasons, we
are requesting that all members wait until next spring when the
Festival Planner is distributed to make housing reservations for
1984.
1. The sites are not yet firm. Almost any site could be
changed.
2. We have no way to guarantee that all transfers will be
approved.
3. All housing at each site must be negotiated by the Fes
tival Coordinator between now and next year. Negotiat
ing for better prices is impossible if available hous
ing is already partially filled by members.
4. Finally, those transferring to popular sites such as
St. Petersburg and booking their housing early make it
much more difficult for those assigned to the site to
find housing.
So again--you should wait until the spring Festival Planner is
distributed to make your 1984 Festival housing arrangements.
Your cooperation in this area will help make a better Feast for
everyone!
Taping of Services at the Feast
As explained in the PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT of July 23, 1982,
sermons or other parts of services should not be taped by the
members for their personal use. The same policy applies at the
Feast of Tabernacles. Please do not plan to take your tape re
corder to the Feast to tape the sermons, as this will not be per
mitted.
Those who are unable to attend may request to borrow
sermon tapes from their pastors after the Feast.
Taking Pets to the Feast
For many years the Church has discouraged members from taking
their pets with them to the Feast. (The obvious exception would
be seeing-eye dogs or those trained to aid the deaf.) If you can
not make arrangements to leave your pets with a friend, in a ken
nel, or at home, then you must arrange in advance with your hotel
or motel to have pets in your room. However, any damage or other
problems caused by the pets must be your responsibility. In no
way can the Church be involved or held responsible.
--Festival Office