RESOLUTION # 1

Be it resolved that the Triennial Delegate Assembly support the Charter Committee in recommending that all General Councilors shall have read the entire Urantia Book.

RESOLUTION # 2

Whereas the Congress of the United States finds it wise and effective to open each meeting with prayer,

Whereas many superior organizations in our culture also open or close their meetings with some form of group prayer,

Whereas ' The Urantia Book highly extols the value and power of both individual and group prayer, thanksgiving, and worship,

Whereas The Urantia Book liberates these spiritual practices from the confines of organized religion,

Whereas our movement must grow in the fruits of the spirit under the guidance and wisdom of our Universal Father, Eternal Son, and Infinite Spirit,

BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TRIENNIAL DELEGATE ASSEMBLY RECOMMENDS:

That some form of group prayer and/or time for silent receptivity be included into the opening of all Triennial Delegate Assemblies, General Council Assemblies, and Executive Committee Meetings, in order to deepen our group awareness and experience in the transforming power of group worship.

That in so doing, we in no way seek to limit the believer's spiritual imagination and create a new ritual, but we believe that by incorporating these spiritual practices into our meetings, we are meeting the challenges set forth in The Urantia Book - that we can experience prayer, thanksgiving, and worship together without fear of creating another church or religion.

RESOLUTION # 3

Whereas the Executive Committee has appointed the Domestic Extension and Special Projects Committees to look into the facts and circumstances surrounding the reduction in sales of The Urantia Book, and these committees have submitted their reports to the General Council Whereas each of the committees has identified pricing policies, payment policies, return policies, and other variations from standard procedures in the booksellers industry as being at least in part responsible for this reduction in sales; and

Whereas a very significant part of spreading the teachings of The Urantia Book involves the availability and distribution of the book, itself; and

Whereas with few exceptions bookstores are required by the Brotherhood to prepay orders prior to any shipment of Urantia Books; and

Whereas this policy is far more stringent than standard industry practice and constitutes a substantial disincentive for bookstores to place orders; and

Whereas our books were paid for at the time that they were printed, so that we are not exposed to extra interest cost for carrying accounts receivable on book sales; and

Whereas it is unlikely that credit losses from such a policy would be significant; and

Whereas even if credit losses were significant, they would be incurred in the furtherance of our mission;

Whereas virtually all general bookstores other than chains order most of their books through wholesale distributors; and

Whereas in our efforts to disseminate The Urantia Book it is critical that said book be on the shelves of such bookstores; and

Whereas no returns of The Urantia Book are allowed except in case of damaged or defectively printed books; and

Whereas having the book on the booksellers' shelves is a precondition to it being sold there; and

Whereas for an admittedly slow-moving book, the present policy is a substantial disincentive for bookstores to order the book in the first place; and

Whereas books which are not returned in new condition may be used in our library gift book program, or sold to members at cost, thereby virtually eliminating any financial risk in a returns-allowed policy; and

Whereas bookstores would reasonably expect to pay the postage when returning a book to us, as well as a small restocking charge;

Whereas very many bookstores, including large wholesalers and distributors, are either completely unacquainted with The Urantia Book, or refuse to carry it because of unacceptable terms,

Whereas books which are not returned in new condition may be used in our library gift book program, or sold to members at cost, thereby virtually eliminating any financial risk in a returns-allowed policy; and

Whereas bookstores would reasonably expect to pay the postage when returning a book to us, as well as a small restocking charge;

Whereas very many bookstores, including large wholesalers and distributors, are either completely unacquainted with The Urantia Book, or refuse to carry it because of unacceptable terms,

BE IT RESOLVED that Urantia Brotherhood seek authorization from Urantia Foundation to:

I. Consider changing their book distribution terms to include the following:

A. Re: Individual retail stores

1. Allow 40% discount on all accounts, regardless of the amount of books ordered. 2. Establish credit criteria for individual stores, allowing 30 days on approved credit and established accounts. 3. If credit is not approved, allow shipping C.O.D. instead of requiring cash payment in advance. 4. Allow a complete returns policy - books returnable with a 10% restocking fee and postage prepaid. 5. Freight will be prepaid only on case lots of (10 books to a case). All other shipments will be C.O.D. or billed.

B. Re: Large wholesalers and distributors

1. Allow 50% discount to those who warehouse the item, on orders of 50 books or more. 2. Allow 60 days for payment from date of the invoice. 3. Allow a complete returns policy - books returnable with a 10% restocking fee plus postage prepaid. 4. Allow 40% discount for drop-shipment, regardless of the amount of books ordered. 5. Freight will be prepaid only on case lots (10 books to a case). All other shipments will be freight collect or billed.

RESOLUTION #4

Whereas the dust jacket of any book is a critical factor in the book's acceptance by purchasers, generating as it does the first impression; and

Whereas the rear dust jacket represents a good opportunity to convey the spiritual message of the heavenly Father's love for his earthly children with which The Urantia Book is primarily concerned;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the President of Urantia Brotherhood request Urantia Foundation to consider rewriting the copy of the rear dust jacket accordingly.

RESOLUTION # 5

Whereas in considering candidates to fill positions as officers and ,employees of Urantia Brotherhood, it is important to know the functions and duties of such officers and employees, and

Whereas there does not appear to be an adequate job description listing the functions and duties of such officers and employees; now therefore -

BE IT RESOLVED:

That the Executive Committee prepare and adopt job descriptions for all constitutional officers and paid employees of Urantia Brotherhood and submit such job descriptions to all members of General Council.

RESOLUTION # 6

BE IT RESOLVED that the General Council and Executive Committee of Urantia Brotherhood shall actively seek to foster and improve cooperative relations with Urantia Foundation in accordance with the resolutions passed by the Triennial Delegate Assemblies in 1973 and 1976 affirming the Brotherhood's support of Urantia Foundation's ownership and protection of copyright and registered marks.