Locks on Bethel Doors: True?

by Room 215 23 Replies latest jw friends

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  MikeMusto

  Keep in mind that the the information might be dates because
  of constant changes in the dept. names. For example: There is
  no more Executive offices but are now called Administartive Services.

  But the info I have should give you an idea of Ralphs current position.

  He served as the overseer for the enitire 360 complex. All overseers
  who were at 360 reported to him. He was also in the personnel dept-I
  guess having an input of who stays and who goes and making policy. He
  is also a "given one". He served at the whim of the governing body--
  He conducts Family Watchtower Study and morning worhip on the
  days a member of the gb doest (rotaional obviously)

  also:
  RELIGIOUS ORDER OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES: giving particular attention to those
  in special full time service: Bethelites; missionaries; traveling overseers;
  special pioneers; and assembly halls. Directors: P LaFranca (P); D Mercante
  (ST); P Molchan (VP); K Pulcifer; E Rosam; G Smalley; R Walls
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  Room 215

  Hi Joy,

  At the risk of hijacking this thread, let me say it's a delight to learn that we shared the same life for awhile, and that you and I doubtless have mutual friends. Cris Sanchez was for a time my roommate, and a real fine fellow (we shared a love for opera).

  Back to the thread: It's still astonishing to me that the reality of personal dishonesty in the Spiritual Paradise forced their hand to this extent. The irony is piquant (remember the article, I believe, in Awake! ``A World Without Locks?")

  Hugs back, of course

  Two Fifteen
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  ozziepost

  Bethel here in Oz is like a Fort Knox. Surrounded by high steel grates with a 'pill-box' at the front gate with a 'sentry' on duty who records the license plates of all vehicles he has allowed in and out.

  The Branch and dormitory buildings are fitted with locks, and security is a priority.

  Cheers,
  Ozzie

  "If our hopes for peace are placed in the hands of imperfect people, they are bound to evaporate."

  
  - Ron Hutchcraft Surviving the Storms of Stress
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  Room 215

  Ozzie,

  That's incredible! What could possibly justify such measures? have they gotten credible threats?

  Best regards, 215
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  Joyzabel

  Hey Room 215,

  Yeah Cris loves his opera.

  I visited the Puerto Rico bethel and they have 2 barb-wired topped fences around the perimeter with Rottweilers roaming between the fences!! Do those count as locks?

  Hugs,
  j2bf
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  Ray

  Yep
  You get mark on your body.
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  BluesBrother

  Perhaps the Australian security has something to do with the Ozzie Kingom Hall that was blown up in the middle of a Sunday meeting back in the 80's.
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  Nathan Natas

  Hi joy2bfree,

  I'll bet at the end of the day, those Rotties lie down with the lambs...

  ...or is it lambchops?
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  Joyzabel

  LOL @ Nathan Natas (aka knorr )

  and I wanted to bring my cat to bethel and they wouldn't let me!!
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  anglise

  We were told by someone who was at Gilead a few years ago that in some areas the congs have to pay 'protection money' to the local heavies and that this is OK'd from the top.
  Dont know if its true