October 27, 2024
Dear Bill,
I hope you are well; I am doing fine.
I hope the rebuilding efforts after the storm damage in the Marina community of Florida will progress quickly, and life will return to normal soon.
You are absolutely right that cities and structures devastated by challenges are rebuilt by wise and enlightened individuals, while prosperous places can be ruined by ignorant and foolish people. This concept applies not only to cities but also to families, companies, NGOs, and even countries—where the wise strive to build and develop, and the ignorant seek to destroy. I am glad to know that your Marina community is filled with wise and understanding individuals who are helping each other and working to rebuild after the storm.
Regarding the scores related to services, you know well that those who serve in Congress 60 receive no payment, and there isn't a single paid employee across the entire organization. However, this does not mean that people are free to act as they please. For example, a person who has stopped using drugs for three months may still have personal, moral, or financial issues. If such a person begins advising others without proper preparation, they may intrude into the private or family affairs of others.
The volunteers at Congress 60 are like a large orchestra, with each individual playing their own instrument, but all following the same written musical score under the guidance of a conductor. In other words, the musicians are not allowed to play based on their personal preferences or create separate melodies for themselves. If they do, the outcome for the symphony is predictable—chaos.
Therefore, training is a fundamental principle of Congress 60. Only individuals who pass the guidance exam are eligible to become mentors/Guides. Now, let's consider a scenario: two people have taken the exam and received identical scores. One of them has no prior service experience at Congress 60, while the other has held various roles, such as border guard, secretary of educational workshops, workshop supervisor, website contributor, and sports coordinator. Who should be chosen?
Clearly, the person with diverse experience will have a better foundation and can foster better students. This is where practical involvement earns points, though these points aren't extensive. However, they play a crucial role in the selection process. The total service score is 2.5 points, while the total exam score is 17.5 points.
I will hand over the service score Form to Ehsan so that he can translate and send it to you. This sheet is filled out by the person taking the exam, signed by their mentor/Guide, and stamped by the border guard supervisor/Head before being submitted to the exam office.
Dear Bill, I am truly happy and grateful that you have transferred all our shared matters to Chestnut to preserve them for future generations. This, like all your other plans and activities, is very wise.
Starting next week, we will begin a ceremony called "Golrizan". During this event, members celebrate, and financial contributions are collected. You are aware that every branch has its own financial legion, and the members of this legion focus solely on financial matters throughout the year. These donations must only come from members of Congress 60, as accepting contributions from non-members is prohibited.
So far, most branches have successfully raised funds during these weeks to purchase land or buildings for themselves. All donations are deposited into the central account of Congress 60. The financial records for each branch are transparent to its members. After deducting 20% for the central administration or federal office, the remaining 80% is made available to the branches as needed to cover their expenses.
You see, my role is simply to plan and oversee, while the members take care of everything independently and effectively.
Please extend my warm greetings to Mrs. Rita and everyone else. Also, convey my gratitude to the dear ones working on our joint project.
May you remain young and everlasting,
Friends and brothers on heaven and earth forever
Hossein