Index to society letters for BOE, 1997
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INDEX TO SOCIETY LETTERS
For Bodies of Elders
September 1997
Index to Society Letters Table of Contents
Adultery ...1
Baptism ...1
Blood ...1
Child Abuse ...1
Circuit ...1
Circuit Assembly ...1
Circuit Overseer ...1
Circuit Overseer Visit to Congregation..1
Citizenship ...1
City Overseer ...1
Confidentiality ...1-2
Congregation ...2
Congregation Book Study ...2
Correspondence ...2
Disassociation ...3
Disfellowshipped Ones ...3
Donations ...3
Education ...3
Elder ...3
Field Ministry ...3-4
Gilead School ...4
Hospital Liaison Committee ...4
Illegal Aliens ...4
Judicial ...4-5
Kingdom Hall ...5-6
Kingdom Ministry School Textbook ...6
Legal ...6
Literature ...6
Medical ... 6-7
Meetings ... 7
Ministerial Servant ... 7
Ministerial Training School ... 7
Pioneers, Regular ... 7
Pioneer Service School ... 7
Presiding Overseer ... 8
Publications, Society's ... 8
Public Meeting ... 8
Regional Building Committee ... 8
Reinstatement ... 8
Secretary, Congregation ... 8
Selective Service ... 8
Service Overseer ... 8
Service Meeting ... 8
Society, Correspondence With ... 8-9
Society, When to Contact ... 9
Special Assembly Day ... 9
Theocratic Ministry School ... 9
Traveling Overseer ... 9
Unbaptized Publisher ... 9
Vehicles ... 9
Watchtower Study ... 9
Wedding Procedures ... 9
Letters Referred to in "Index to Society Letters" ...10 Letters Referred to in "Index to Society Letters"
9/16/91
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
7/8/77
TO THE BODY OF ELDERS
10/15/91
TO ALL CONGREGATIONS
1/2/81
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
12/9/91
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
12/1/81
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
4/1/82
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
1/15/92
TO ALL CONGREGATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES
3/23/92
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
3/10/83
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
4/1/92
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS AND TRAVELING OVERSEERS
2/1/84
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING ALASKA, HAWAII, GUAM AND PUERTO RICO
4/16/92
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
5/1/92
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
9/20/84
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
5/1/92a
TO ALL CONGREGATIONS
10/1/84
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
5/5/92
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
5/8/86
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
6/15/92
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
7/20/92
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
2/1/87
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
2/3/93
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
3/15/87
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
8/1/93
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
5/20/87
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
8/20/93
TO ALL ELDERS & ACCOUNTS SERVANTS IN THE UNITED STATES
5/20/87a
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS (re: Special assembly day)
10/1/93
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
9/15/87
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
10/12/93
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
12/14/87
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND TRAVELING BROTHERS
11/19/93
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
12/23/93
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
5/15/88
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
6/20/94
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
6/15/88
TO ALL TRAVELING OVERSEERS AND BODIES OF ELDERS
7/1/94
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
7/1/88
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
1/2/95
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
8/15/88
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
1/3/95
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
9/19/88
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
1/3/95a
TO ALL CONGREGATIONS
4/21/89
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
6/15/95
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
5/1/89
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
6/7/95
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
7/1/89
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
7/17/95
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
8/1/89
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
8/1/95
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
10/1/89
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
9/1/95
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
1/9/90
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
9/20/95
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
1/15/90
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
9/20/95a
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
2/9/90
TO ALL CONGREGATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES & ITS TERRITORIES
10/2/95
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
2/9/90a
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES & ITS TERRITORIES
11/1/95
INFORMATION REGARDING OWNERSHIP OF KINGDOM HALLS
2/21/90
TO ALL CONGREGATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES & ITS TERRITORIES
2/26/96
TO ALL CONGREGATION SERVICE COMMITTEEES IN THE UNITED STATES AND BERMUDA
4/21/90
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
3/15/96
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES (note)
4/21/90a
TO ALL CONGREGATIONS OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES IN THE UNITED STATES
4/12/96
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES (note)
5/20/90
TO ALL SERVICE COMMITTEES IN THE UNITED STATES & ITS TERRITORIES
5/20/96
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS (note)
8/15/90
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
8/15/96
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
8/27/90
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
11/20/96
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
1/1/91
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
12/7/96
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS AND ASSEMBLY HALL COMMITTEES IN THE UNITED STATES
1/15/91
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
3/14/97
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
2/15/91
TO THE CONGREGATION SECRETARIES AND CITY OVERSEERS
4/15/97
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
2/20/91
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
7/7/97
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES
8/1/91
TO ALL CONGREGATIONS
7/31/97
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS (note)
8/1/97
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
8/1/97
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
8/26/97
TO ALL PRESIDING OVERSEERS (note)
INDEX TO SOCIETY LETTERS (DO NOT COPY CORRESPONDENCE)
ADULTERY
adulterous marriage
file kept at least five years and at least until death or
remarriage of the innocent mate 9/20/84
BAPTISM
elders check up on newly baptized one after one year
if a youth, parents should be present 7/17/95
presiding overseer makes arrangements for two
elders to meet with that one 7/17/95
secretary informs body of those who have passed
one-year mark 7/17/95
insert "Are You Ready to Face a Faith-Challenging
Medical Situation?" (km 11/90) given to newly
baptized individuals 8/1/93
precautions for those with a communicable
disease 5/20/96; 3/15/96
review of questions from Our Ministry book
consider subject of blood at the same time 8/1/93
questions regarding diseases 3/15/96
BLOOD
(see HOSPITAL LIAISON COMMITTEE; MEDICAL)
CHILD ABUSE
former child abuser
elders strongly caution about current
conduct with children 3/14/97; 8/1/95
moves
informing new congregation's elders
of problems 3/14/97; 8/1/95
copy of letter sent to Watchtower Society in
"special blue" envelope 3/14/97
report to Society on anyone who ever served as
elder, ministerial servant, or regular pioneer 3/14/97
should never be in the presence of a child
without another adult present 3/14/97; 8/1/95
helping victims of
balancing time spent with other responsibilities 3/23/92
discussion 3/23/92
elders' proper role in - not therapists or
mental-health professionals 3/23/92
sisters' involvement in 3/23/92
what elders can say 3/23/92
long-ago memories recalled
accusations against member of congregation reported
to Society before initiating investigation 2/3/93
discussion 2/3/93
not discussed indiscriminately in the congregation 2/3/93
reporting to authorities is a personal decision 2/3/93
reports to elders of physical or sexual abuse
contact Society immediately for
legal advice 8/1/95; 3/23/92; 7/1/89
take steps to protect child 8/1/95
CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT
accounts
proper use of funds 10/1/89
apartments
discussion 10/1/89
funds, proper use of 10/1/89
CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY
(see also SPECIAL ASSEMBLY DAY)
baptism
options for one with a communicable disease 5/20/96; 3/15/96
prisons - holding circuit assembly programs within
prisons not appropriate 12/1/81
CIRCUIT OVERSEER
(see CIRCUIT OVERSEER VISIT TO CONGREGATION;
TRAVELING OVERSEER)
CIRCUIT OVERSEER VISIT TO CONGREGATION
expenses, how to handle 10/1/89
letter of 10/1/89 to be reviewed before each visit 10/1/89
recommending appointments - former elder required to serve as ministerial servant first? 6/15/92
regular pioneer activity - reviewing 4/12/96
reviewing activity of regular pioneers 4/12/96
schedule during 1/15/96
CITIZENSHIP
(see also ILLEGAL ALIENS)
amnesty program (Immigration Act of 1986)
affidavit provided by elders only as last resort 5/20/87
application assistance from religious organizations 5/20/87
discussion 5/20/87
applying for
letter from congregation verifying membership
should not comment on the bearing of arms 11/6/95
should not explain our beliefs 11/6/95
supplying - up to discretion of local body of elders 11/6/95
personal matter - neither Society nor congregation gets involved with 11/6/95
sample letter for authorities 11/6/95
not necessary to be a citizen to be baptized or to preach good news 11/6/95
CITY OVERSEER
expiring subscription slips - handling 2/15/91
CONFIDENTIALITY
cordless microphones not used during confidential meetings 4/16/92
cordless telephones not used for confidential conversations 4/16/92 CONFIDENTIALITY
discussion 7/1/89
judicial matters
discussion 7/1/89
search warrants and subpoenas 7/1/89
legal problems when violated 7/1/89
secular authorities - no statements should be made
unless directed by Society's Legal Department 7/1/89
Society's letters - copying not permitted unless
specifically directed to do so 9/20/95
lawsuit threatened against 7/1/89
literacy classes - discussion 7/8/77
mail handling
Congregation Service Committee signs letters dealing with privileges of elders, ministerial servants, and pioneers 5/1/89
correspondence to Society usually signed by presiding overseer 5/1/89
letters directed to body of elders circulated by
accounts records audited every three months
5/1/89
bank accounts
EIN (Employee Identification Number - formerly "Federal Identification Number")
2/1/84
not opened in the name of the corporation
5/1/89
two signatures should be on each check
5/1/89
confidential file
no one outside judicial committee should read contents of sealed envelope
1/15/90
nothing should be preserved outside of sealed envelope
1/15/90
while waiting for Society's reply, written materials should be sealed in congregation confidential file
1/15/90
contributions, claiming tax deductions for field service report to Society
11/19/93
Congregation Report (S-1) form - use of
8/15/96
the secretary 5/1/89
in absence of a member of the Congregation Service Committee, another elder may sign so matter is expedited 5/1/89
presiding overseer not to open any mail directed to an individual by name 5/1/89
privileges in
consideration for those handling additional theocratic assignments 7/1/88
former child abuser - report to Society on anyone who ever served as elder, ministerial servant, or regular pioneer 3/14/97
problems in
minor trespass - if elder handles on a personal basis, inform presiding overseer so that at least two elders are aware of the matter 5/1/89
settle matters before publisher moves 7/1/89
publisher record card
express mail unnecessary for unavoidably late reports
8/27/90
late reports from publishers do not send to Society, asking that your report be adjusted
8/27/90
how to handle
8/27/90
nothing should be reported for a publisher until written or verbal report is actually received from him
8/27/90
pioneer hour credits (such as for Pioneer Service School or Bethel work) not included with field service time on congregation report
8/27/90
publisher not irregular just because his late report was not included
8/27/90
regular pioneer reports
8/27/90
should not be delayed
8/27/90
special pioneers report directly to the Society
8/27/90
totals significantly higher or lower than usual - enclose brief note of confirmation
8/27/90
notation made showing that publisher engaged in work with the Regional Building Committee
8/15/90; 7/1/88
pioneer hour credits (for Pioneer Service School, Bethel temporary work) not included with field service time on congregation report
8/27/90
publisher not irregular just because his late report was not included with report to Society
8/27/90
remittances to Society
discussion
8/20/93
Kingdom Hall loan payments
8/20/93
shipping address
not limited to elders
1/15/91
telephone Society if incorrect.
2/26/96
tax matters
exemption - discussion
11/1/95; 12/14/87
IRS Form 1099-INT must be filed for each person paid
files
more than $10 interest on funds loaned in any year
12/7/96
organization of
9/20/95
IRS Form 1099-MISC must be filed for each person
should be kept at Kingdom Hall if possible
9/20/95; 5/1/89
paid at least $600 in any one year
12/7/96
funds
IRS Form 1023 - contact Society before filing
12/14/87
audit accounts every three months
5/1/89
use of rental buses when visiting Bethel
7/7/97
financial matters other than expenditures for the congregation's normal operations go to congregation for approval by resolution
5/1/89
presiding overseer authorizes expenditures for normal operation of congregation
5/1/89
proper use of
10/1/89
(see also DISFELLOWSHIPPED ONES; JUDICIAL)
accused disassociates himself while judicial case in progress 9/20/84
by joining a false religious organization 5/8/86
by violating Christian neutrality 9/20/84
file kept at least five years, or longer 9/20/84
substantiation of 9/20/84
DISFELLOWSHIPPED ONES
(see also JUDICIAL)
arrangement of calling on discussion 2/20/91
extent of visit 2/20/91
meeting to review 2/20/91
minor child 2/20/91
who is asked to make a visit? 2/20/91
what to discuss 2/20/91
attending wedding in Kingdom Hall 5/15/88
may attend congregation meetings open to the public 2/1/87
status of - nothing should be put in writing to any disfellowshipped person without specific direction from the Society 7/1/89
DONATIONS
claiming tax deductions for 11/19/93
simplified literature distribution arrangement check, donation from person by 4/21/90
discussion 4/21/90; 4/21/90a; 2/9/90; 2/9/90a
letter of acknowledgment, if requested 11/19/93; 4/21/90
magazine subscriptions 2/21/90
pioneers place full amount of donations into contribution box 4/21/90
EDUCATION
Education brochure, rather than School brochure,
should be used when approaching school officials regarding Christian stand 8/26/97
ELDER
(see also PRESIDING OVERSEER; SECRETARY, CONGREGATION; SERVICE OVERSEER; CONGREGATION - privileges in)
book -see KINGDOM MINISTRY SCHOOL TEXTBOOK
confidentiality discussion 7/1/89
legal problems when violated 7/1/89
search warrants and subpoenas 7/1/89
deletion of return Kingdom Ministry School textbook to congregation secretary and place in confidential files 7/31/97
feels he needs to resign 6/15/92
moves into congregation may attend Kingdom Ministry School before appointed, if favorable recommendation received 6/15/92
may be used for meeting parts 6/15/92
not to serve in official capacity until appointed 6/15/92
moves out of congregation
elders not sending favorable recommendation differences - try to resolve before he leaves 7/1/89
meet with him before he leaves 6/15/92; 7/1/89
handle deletion during next circuit overseer visit; do not write Society between visits 6/15/92
recommending appointments of former elder required to serve as ministerial servant first? 6/15/92
removal (judicial)
Congregation Service Committee should immediately send letter to Society 6/15/92
no need to delay announcement 6/15/92
removal (non-judicial)
announcement should not be made until S-52 letter received from Society 6/15/92
correspondence to Society should be signed by Congregation Service Committee 5/1/89
not quick to recommend deletion 6/15/92
should be considered at circuit overseer's next visit 6/15/92
when matter is complicated, write Society giving specific information 6/15/92
resignation (for personal reasons)
announcement should not be made until S-52 letter received from Society 6/15/92
feels he needs to resign 6/15/92
FIELD MINISTRY
accidents resulting in death or serious injury call Society's Legal Department immediately 11/20/96
do not provide statement or discuss with others 11/20/96
apartments and condominiums 4/1/82
colleges and universities approaching proper authorities for permission 1/2/81
witnessing to students 1/2/81
features of discussion 1/15/96
no one should feel pressured to work in a specific feature of service 1/15/96
limited activity because of other theocratic assignments 7/1/88
"No Soliciting" signs, municipality tries to enforce - call Society's Legal department 7/1/94
"No Trespassing" signs different from "No Soliciting," etc., signs 7/1/94
publishers proceed at own risk 7/1/94
risk of criminal prosecution for violating 7/1/94
prisoners, contacting cautions 12/1/81
circuit assembly programs within prisons not appropriate 12/1/81
correspondence with 12/1/81
gatherings held inside prisons very unwise 12/1/81
regular weekly meetings can be held where permitted by prison officials 12/1/81
sisters corresponding with male prisoners not recommended 12/1/81 FIELD MINISTRY
report to Society
Congregation Report (S-1) form - use of 8/15/96
express mail not necessary for unavoidably late reports 8/27/90
late reports from publishers
do not send to Society, asking that your report be adjusted 8/27/90
how to handle 8/27/90
nothing should be reported for publisher until written or verbal report is actually received from him 8/27/90
pioneer hour credits (such as for Pioneer Service School or Bethel work) not included with field service time on congregation report 8/27/90
publisher not irregular just because his late report was not included 8/27/90
regular pioneer reports 8/27/90
should not be delayed 8/27/90
special pioneers report directly to the Society 8/27/90
totals significantly higher or lower than usual - enclose brief note of confirmation 8/27/90
territories for street witnessing, businesses, and telephone witnessing 1/15/96
GILEAD SCHOOL
applications - congregation's handling of 1/2/95
HOSPITAL LIAISON COMMITTEE
arrangement
elder should personally assist publisher in making contact with Hospital Liaison Committee 1/3/95; 5/1/92a
not for general health-care problems 1/3/95
only for baptized and unbaptized publishers and their children 1/3/95; 5/1/92
problems that arise when publishers do not immediately discuss blood with doctor 5/1/92a
use of hospital 'release from liability' form 5/1/92a
before calling
determine patient's status in congregation 1/3/95
information needed 1/3/95
children in school - use of secular 'emergency information card' 8/1/91
list of doctors not released for congregations generally 1/3/95
look after blood transfusion matters ONLY 1/3/95; 5/1/92
members on
list is for elders only 1/3/95; 5/1/92
list kept with each elder at all times 1/3/95; 5/1/92
not a "visitation" group 1/3/95; 5/1/92
when to call 1/3/95; 5/1/92
ILLEGAL ALIENS
citizenship, applying for
letter from congregation verifying membership - up to discretion of local body of elders 11/6/95
personal matter - neither Society nor congregation gets involved with 11/6/95
sample letter for authorities 11/6/95
counsel and direction for 6/15/88
discussion 11/6/95; 6/15/88
not necessary to be a citizen to be baptized or to preach good news 11/6/95
privileges in congregation 6/15/88
status in congregation changes after applying for legal residency 6/15/88
JUDICIAL
accused
moves out of congregation before matters are settled - best if original congregation elders follow through 7/1/89
announcement
assuring Scriptural and legal correctness 3/15/87
checked by presiding overseer before being read to congregation 3/15/87
made by member of judicial committee 3/15/87
apostasy, as opposed to simply joining false religious organization 5/8/86
appeal committee
adjustment to ks91, page 127 8/1/97
agrees with judicial committee to change decision - both committees supply sufficient details on reasons for conclusion 8/1/97
report from both committees should supply sufficient details for a clear picture of the reasons for conclusion, even when they agree 8/1/97
blue envelopes - use of 3/10/83
committee
adjustment to ks91, page 127 8/1/97
agrees with appeal committee to change decision both committees supply sufficient details on reasons for conclusion 8/1/97
send the branch office separate letters and await reply before advising individual 8/1/97
before serving, review Units 5(a), 5(b), and 5(c) of Kingdom Ministry School textbook 8/1/97
not delayed by secular criminal investigation 7/1/89
review directions on S-77, in Kingdom Ministry School textbook, Watchtower and Insight articles before and during deliberations 8/1/97
written notes are retained by chairman if hearing continued at a later time 7/1/89
confidentiality
cordless telephones not to be used for confidential conversations 4/16/92
discussion 7/1/89
nothing should be preserved outside of sealed envelope 1/15/90; 7/1/89
search warrants and subpoenas - contact Society immediately 7/1/89
written material 7/1/89
crimes and criminal investigations
child abuse - contact Society's Legal Department immediately 7/1/89
discussion 7/1/89
serious criminal wrongdoing - contact Society before proceeding 7/1/89 determining repentance - review directions on S-77, in Kingdom Ministry School textbook, Watchtower and Insight articles before and during deliberations 8/1/97
files
adulterous marriage - file kept at least five years, and at least until death or remarriage of the innocent mate 9/20/84
how long to keep? 9/20/84
kept in the Kingdom Hall under lock and key 5/1/89
sealed envelope
no one outside judicial committee should read contents of 1/15/90; 9/20/84
nothing should be preserved outside of 1/15/90; 7/1/89
what should be placed within 7/1/89; 9/20/84
while waiting for reply from Society, written materials should be sealed in congregation confidential file 1/15/90
hearing
elder should not read directly from Kingdom Ministry School textbook when meeting with individuals 6/20/94
never tape-recorded 7/1/89
witnesses should not take notes during 7/1/89
lawsuit is threatened 7/1/89
legal concerns 7/1/89
report made, even if mercy shown or case dismissed 9/20/84
reporting disfellowshippings and disassociations to the Society 3/10/83
KINGDOM HALL
(see also REGIONAL BUILDING COMMITTEE)
annual inspection 4/15/97; 10/1/84
apartment for traveling overseer
discussion 10/1/89
should not solicit to build 10/1/89
cleaning and maintenance schedule 11/2/95
cooperation among congregations using
central account 4/15/97; 11/2/95
equal representation on operating committee 11/2/95
expenses 4/15/97; 11/2/95
operating committee entirely under direction of bodies of elders 4/15/97
written agreement describing building care and use, meeting times, financial obligations 11/2/95
construction
contact Regional Building Committee when idea first conceived 11/2/95; 10/12/93
counting the cost 6/15/95
details approved by publishers before voting on resolution to build 11/2/95
discussion 11/2/95; 10/12/93
financing 11/2/95
hour credits for pioneers - when to extend 1/1/91
Kingdom Hall Volunteer Worker questionnaire 10/12/93; 8/15/90
local building committee
equal representation of all congregations 11/2/95
relationship to Regional Building Committee 11/2/95
notation made on Congregation's Publisher Record
card showing he engaged in construction work
for a particular month 8/15/90; 7/1/88
qualifications for workers 10/12/93; 8/15/90
Regional Building Committee's role 11/2/95
signed agreement on general details made by
all elders after approval of congregations 11/2/95
dedications
attendance
control the number invited 4/1/92
no need for telephone tie-in to other locations 4/1/92
discussion 4/1/92
guidelines for traveling overseer as speaker 4/1/92
program
length 4/1/92
no alcoholic beverages 4/1/92
only one program to cover all Kingdom Halls in
one complex 4/1/92
should not dedicate twice (in the case of a
second language program) 4/1/92
talk should be given in the Kingdom Hall
being dedicated 4/1/92
renovated Halls - dedication appropriate? 4/1/92
requesting speaker from Bethel 4/1/92
expenses
central account 4/15/97; 11/2/95
unanticipated major expenses 4/15/97; 11/2/95
financing 10/12/93
insurance account with Society 5/1/89
legal corporation
by-laws should be meticulously followed 5/1/89; 9/15/87
corporate diary 5/1/89
discussion 11/1/95; 5/1/89; 9/15/87
no special authority granted over use of
Kingdom Hall 11/1/95
should hold title to only one Kingdom Hall 11/1/95
updating corporate records 5/1/89; 9/15/87
loan payments 8/20/93
maintenance
contracted work 4/15/97
legal concerns and protection 4/15/97
operating committee 4/15/97; 11/2/95
unpaid volunteers best, when possible 4/15/97; 11/2/95
meeting times
final decision by vote of baptized publishers 11/2/95
rotating with other congregations in Kingdom Hall 11/2/95
operating committee
annual inspection of Kingdom Hall 4/15/97
areas of responsibility 4/15/97
caring for repairs, supplies, etc. 11/2/95
chairman appointed by bodies of elders 4/15/97
qualifications for permanent chairman 11/2/95
qualifications for serving on 4/15/97
reports on operation of Kingdom Hall 11/2/95
separate bank account 4/15/97 KINGDOM HALL
<tr><th>ownership
choosing trustees
9/15/87
congregation holding title should not feel it "owns" Kingdom Hall usually the one in whose territory Kingdom Hall is located
11/2/95 11/2/95
corporate diary
11/2/95
discussion
5/1/89
legal status must be kept up-to-date
5/1/89; 9/15/87
relationship between congregation and titleholders
11/1/95
replacing trustees
5/1/89; 9/15/87
taking title discussion
11/1/95
precautions
11/1/95
tax exemption
11/1/95
trustee arrangement
11/1/95; 5/1/89; 9/15/87
renovation
counting the cost
6/15/95
discussion
10/12/93
selecting property
10/12/93
tax matters
exemption - discussion
11/1/95; 12/14/87
IRS Form 1099-INT must be filed for each person paid more than $10 interest on funds loaned in any year
12/7/96
IRS Form 1099-MISC must be filed for each person paid at least $600 in any one year
12/7/96
IRS Form 1023 - contact Society before filing
12/14/87
trustee arrangement
choosing trustees
9/15/87
discussion
5/1/89; 9/15/87
legal status must be kept up-to-date
5/1/89; 9/15/87
replacing trustees
5/1/89; 9/15/87
trustees and corporations
5/1/89; 9/15/87
use of agreement among congregations using Kingdom Hall
4/15/97; 11/2/95
weddings
5/15/88
LEGAL<br>(see also CITIZENSHIP; ILLEGAL ALIENS)
child custody proceedings - elders pointedly inquire of Witness parent whether beliefs of
Jehovah’s Witnesses are being challenged
12/2/91;
7/1/89
confidentiality
7/1/89
crimes and criminal investigations
discussion
7/1/89
serious criminal wrongdoing
7/1/89
Kingdom Hall maintenance - concerns
4/15/97
lawsuit is threatened
7/1/89
marriage, requirements for
5/15/88
problems when confidentiality is violated
7/1/89
search warrants and subpoenas
7/1/89
statements to secular authorities - none should be made unless directed by the Society’s Legal Department
7/1/89
tax matters
exemption - discussion
11/1/95;
12/14/87
IRS Form 1099-INT must be filed for each person paid more than $10 interest on funds loaned in any year
12/7/96
IRS Form 1099-MISC must be filed for each person paid at least $600 in any one year
12/7/96
IRS Form 1023 - contact Society before filing
12/14/87
LITERATURE
campaign literature - ensuring adequate supply 8/15/88
canceling or adjusting "pending items" 2/26/96
congregation literature requests
handle publisher requests in a timely, orderly fashion 7/20/92
schedule for mailing 7/1/95
use special envelope provided 7/1/95
large order of special-request items 5/20/90
packing list
canceling or adjusting "pending items" 2/26/96
description 2/26/96
requests made by individual publishers - Society
no longer filling 7/20/92
requests made by non-Witnesses - Society
continues to handle 7/20/92; 4/21/90
shipping address
not limited to elders 1/15/91
telephone Society if incorrect 2/26/96
simplified distribution arrangement
check, donation from person by 4/21/90
discussion 4/21/90; 4/21/90a; 2/9/90; 2/9/90a
magazine subscriptions 2/21/90
pioneers place full amount of donations into
contribution box 4/21/90
MEDICAL
health care power of attorney form
each elder keeps a copy
9/20/95a
obtaining additional forms
9/20/95a
hospital - things to do before checking in
1/3/95a
identity card for unbaptized minor children, use of
10/15/91
letters from Society
copying not permitted unless specifically
directed to do so 9/20/95
literature or subscription requests from individual
publishers - Society no longer filling 7/20/92
presiding overseer change recommended - state clearly
why the change is needed 5/1/89
regular pioneer matters
discontinues service
body of elders responsible for sending S-206 form 4/12/96
removal for improper conduct - provide Society with
complete information 1/1/91
SOCIETY, WHEN TO CONTACT
(see also SOCIETY, CORRESPONDENCE WITH)
accident resulting in death or serious injury while in
field ministry
call Society's Legal Department immediately 11/20/96
do not provide statement or discuss with others 11/20/96
appeal and judicial committees agree to
not disfellowship 8/1/97
child custody or visitation proceedings - if beliefs of
Jehovah's Witnesses are being challenged through
use of publications or "expert testimony" 12/2/91
court, subpoena to testify in - immediately
telephone Legal Department 7/1/89
judicial case involving serious criminal
wrongdoing (murder, rape, etc.) 7/1/89
municipality tries to enforce signs other than "No
Trespassing," such as "No Soliciting," "No Peddling."
against preaching work 7/1/94
police, investigation by - immediately telephone
Legal Department 7/1/89
recalled memories of child-abuse - accusations
against member of congregation 2/3/93
reports to elders of physical or sexual child abuse - contact
immediately for legal advice 8/1/95; 3/23/92; 7/1/89
shipping address incorrect - telephone Brooklyn
Shipping Office right away 2/26/96
SPECIAL ASSEMBLY DAY
(see also CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY)
arrangement 5/20/87a
baptism
options for one with a
communicable disease 5/20/96; 3/15/96
THEOCRATIC MINISTRY SCHOOL
(see MEETINGS)
TRAVELING OVERSEER
(see also CIRCUIT OVERSEER)
accommodations
circuit apartments 10/1/89
discussion 10/1/89
WEDDING PROCEDURES
TRAVELING OVERSEER
(see also CIRCUIT OVERSEER)
accommodations
circuit apartments 10/1/89
discussion 10/1/89
expenses 10/1/89
guidelines for 10/1/89
trailers
expenses should not be cared for by
circuits or congregations 10/1/89; 9/19/88
not preferred 10/1/89; 9/19/88
expenses
discussion 10/1/89
money gifts 10/1/89
health care - arrangement 12/23/93
money gifts - should not come from congregation
or circuit funds 10/1/89
reimbursements
general information 10/1/89
UNBAPTIZED PUBLISHER
announcement to congregation, when to make 1/15/90
becomes inactive, then later takes up the ministry 1/15/90
wrongdoing by ("no longer a publisher of the good news")
again wants to share in the ministry 1/15/90
written record of wrongdoing sealed in
congregation file 1/15/90
VEHICLES (for Traveling Overseers)
leasing arrangement 9/19/88
trailers
expenses should not be cared for by circuits
or congregations 10/1/89; 9/19/88
not preferred 10/1/89; 9/19/88
WATCHTOWER STUDY
(see MEETINGS)
WEDDING PROCEDURES
discourse
discussion 5/15/88
not to exceed 30 minutes in length 5/15/88
vows 5/15/88
discussion 5/15/88
Kingdom Hall - use of
cannot be used for "second wedding" ceremony 5/15/88
disfellowshipped person attending - considerations 5/15/88
music must be uplifting 5/15/88
photographer, unbelieving 5/15/88
wedding party - requirements of 5/15/88
parties must both be in good standing
discussion 5/15/88
responsibility of elder performing marriage to inquire
of moral standing, conduct during courtship 5/15/88
performing weddings of those not seriously involved
with activities of Jehovah's Witnesses is unwise 5/15/88
review 5/15/88 letter before each wedding 5/15/88
Scriptural freedom to remarry 5/15/88
'uneven yoking'
discussion 5/15/88
improper for elder to perform wedding 5/15/88
who is qualified to perform? 5/15/88
worldly photographer 5/15/88