1998 DOMESTIC EXTENSION COMMITTEE REPORT
1998 was a busy year for the Domestic Extension Committee. We preserved our core programs and initiated some new ones. With the help of numerous volunteers we accomplished the following:
Booth Outreach
We did 15 shows in 14 different cities, which included: Albuquerque, Baltimore, San Francisco, New York (twice), Minnesota, Spokane, Ft. Collins, Sacramento, Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Boston, and Portland.
The following literature was distributed in conjunction with these shows:
Urantia Books 290
El Libro De Urantia 24
Concordex26
Introductions 510
Fellowship Brochures500
UB Brochures 3,694
Exposure 300,000*
Names Added 500*
Volunteers 150*
New Volunteers Trained 40*
(* indicates a close approximation based on averages)
So far in 1999 we’ve done shows in San Francisco, Baltimore, Denver, and Spokane with shows planned in Minneapolis, Sacramento, Phoenix, Austin, Chicago, DC, and Atlanta.
Uversa Press Distribution
Since Uversa Press' book has been out of distribution we have shipped hundreds of books to numerous Urantia societies and study groups for placement according to the guidelines established between The Fellowship and Urantia Foundation.
Following is a list of book distribution to Societies in 1998:
Golden Gate 300
Los Angeles 40
Denver 21
Dallas 10
Ft. Wayne 20
Alaska 10
Grand Canyon 10
New York 20
Connecticut 10
Oklahoma 5
Wisconsin 10
Total Books 476
The 98-99 International Study Group Directory
LuAnn Harney is currently working on this year's directory. We hope to have it done for distribution at IC99.
Public Introductions & Workshops
Domestic Extension did public lectures in 7 different cities last year to nearly 200 people. Each time we do a public lecture on The Urantia Book we try to include local readers who typically give personal testimonies. We continue to encourage follow-up workshops in the cities where we do expos. The expos provide a great opportunity for local Urantia communities to promote other activities such as workshops, conferences, and retreats.
Committee Changes
This year our committee added the talents of Doreen Heyne of the New York Society. Doreen has been working on collecting information to add to the Study Group Page at the Fellowship’s website and worked on securing a directory listing for our new toll free number. Our committee also enlisted the help of Larry Watkins who is acting as a web advisor.
As always we look forward to increased opportunities to serve!
In faith and friendship
Paula Thompson, Chair
Domestic Extension Committee