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  Major changes to convention security beginning in 2017

  by Edison Trent in

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  2. beliefs

  short info on interesting changes to the major conventions this year: there will be a new security concept that will be implemented at all regional conventions in 2017.. similar to other major events (e.g.

  festivals, concerts), there will be admittance controls in stadiums.. - at each entrance, there will be a massive presence of attendants that look at each visitor.. - there will be pocket checks at the entrance.. - suspicious persons are no longer left on the convention grounds.. - suppliers to the stadium will be intensively inspected by attendants.. - there will be a special sign for attendants that must enter the stadium before 7.30 am.

  all others (even all attendants) can only enter after 7.30 am..

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  Edison Trent

  @sir82: My information is that this is an worldwide change requested by the GB. In recent years this was already the case, for example in russia.

  @fifth.column: 25 min. Every day?
  
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  Major changes to convention security beginning in 2017

  by Edison Trent in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  short info on interesting changes to the major conventions this year: there will be a new security concept that will be implemented at all regional conventions in 2017.. similar to other major events (e.g.

  festivals, concerts), there will be admittance controls in stadiums.. - at each entrance, there will be a massive presence of attendants that look at each visitor.. - there will be pocket checks at the entrance.. - suspicious persons are no longer left on the convention grounds.. - suppliers to the stadium will be intensively inspected by attendants.. - there will be a special sign for attendants that must enter the stadium before 7.30 am.

  all others (even all attendants) can only enter after 7.30 am..

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  Edison Trent

  Short info on interesting changes to the major conventions this year: There will be a new security concept that will be implemented at all regional conventions in 2017.

  Similar to other major events (e.g. festivals, concerts), there will be admittance controls in stadiums.

  - At each entrance, there will be a massive presence of attendants that look at each visitor.

  - There will be pocket checks at the entrance.

  - Suspicious persons are no longer left on the convention grounds.

  - Suppliers to the stadium will be intensively inspected by attendants.

  - There will be a special sign for attendants that must enter the stadium before 7.30 am. All others (even all attendants) can only enter after 7.30 am.
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  BOE: Singers for recordings in German - bethel email address uncovered

  by Edison Trent in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  last week a new letter for the boe in germany was published online.

  i want to share it with you (poor translation by google, sorry for that):.

  to all service comitees of german speaking congregations.

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  Edison Trent

  Last week a new letter for the BOE in Germany was published online. I want to share it with you (poor translation by Google, sorry for that):

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  TO ALL SERVICE COMITEES OF GERMAN SPEAKING CONGREGATIONS

  Singers for recordings in German

  Dear brothers,

  Surely, it has pleased you that we have some of our beautiful songs on JW Broadcasting also in German language. To be able to do so in the future too, we would like to ask you for your help in the search for further singers, preferably brothers and sisters with a vocal education. If possible, they should fulfill the following criteria:

  1. Age between 20-45 years.

  2. A vocal training in jazz or musical would be an advantage. A classic education is helpful, but could be a hindrance for this type of music.

  3. Applicants should master the German language so well that the lyrics of the song is good to understand.

  4. As with all applicants for theocratic privileges, it should be exemplary promoter recommended by the Service Committee for such a task.

  We are aware that there may not be many brothers or sisters who fulfill all criteria mentioned above. Therefore, those who are not vocal trained should be considered.

  To check whether someone is suitable, we need an audio or video recording (Tablet or smartphone is enough). Brothers or sisters who are eligible for this project, should provide their files, contact information or questions that may occur at the following address send:

  Audio.de@jw.org.

  If someone is after the examination of the recording for this project in the shortlist the Audio / Video Department comes with the concerned brother or sister in directly contact.

  We thank you very much for your support and send you cordial greetings.

  ____________________

  So maybe someone wants to share a recording with the brothers in bethel Selters?
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  The Great October 2016 Invite to the Sunday Meeting campaign ...

  by freddo in

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  2. friends

  well how's it going round your way?

  massive increase of interested ones?

  did you even know it was supposed to be happening?

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  Our Cong (in central Europe) has ~90 pubs.

  Oct. 2: ~50

  Oct. 9: ~60

  About 15 attended online or via telephone.

  At the end of the month over 2000 invites will be distributed in our area, but until now... no new faces. I think it would be the same result after 20000 invitations.
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  They Don't Have A Secret Elder's Book

  by pale.emperor in

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  2. scandals

  "they don't have a secret elder's book" so said my mother.

  "all of our publications are open to everyone.

  we all have the same information and nothing is hidden in this religion.".

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  Yes, most stuff in the flock book can be found in other publications. I see 2 reasons, why these books (for elders and pioniers e.g.) are kept secret.

  1. To get and to have these books makes the owners feel special. They say it's a privilege.

  2. Without the flock book, the elders couldn't manage all the rules of the org. It's really sad they need it and i wish it would become a public download like the organisation book or the km. These also were kept secret a long time.

  Even better would it be, if these book wouldn't exist. It is so harmful.

  The flock book is available for download on jw.org, if you are logged in as an elder. It's provided in PDF and ePUB format. They include all the changes and notes, that came with the letters to the BOEs.
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  Mark Sanderson wears an Apple Watch at regional convention

  by Edison Trent in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  last weekend was regional convention and mark sanderson was the bethel speaker for the last talks every day.

  his talks were video streamed from zurich to other cities in switzerland, austria and germany.

  one interesting point was that he wore an apple watch, stainless steel edition (link).

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  What so you mean by "pinky"?

  He even was wearing his fat ring. Beside this @DD: as far as i know he isn't single anymore. I may be wrong about that.
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  Mark Sanderson wears an Apple Watch at regional convention

  by Edison Trent in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  last weekend was regional convention and mark sanderson was the bethel speaker for the last talks every day.

  his talks were video streamed from zurich to other cities in switzerland, austria and germany.

  one interesting point was that he wore an apple watch, stainless steel edition (link).

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  Edison Trent

  That Apple Watch for $700 alone is not a big deal, you are right. What I want to point out is: In a video at the same convention, this watch was used as a symbol of desire, something that jws should not pursue.

  To have this watch is not bad at all. But, as DD said, to show it in front of such an audience is really hypocritical.
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  European Prospective 2017-2022

  by sp74bb in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the new "business plan" for jw.org in europe has already received a name within the org: european prospective 2017-2022.. this plan is already on the table of the big guys in the us.

  in the practice it has been already getting the approval of the majority.

  so, no surprise at all to vote it.. essential features of the "business plan":- sale of all branches in the eu, except germany and uk (the latter benefits from brexit and certain privileged position)- all printing and digital material prepared and printed from germany- in each country, a local liaison office is left, certainly no more than 3-4 families.- free part-time worker is boosted from home, cheaper and hastle-free !- money to the new entity formed in belgium, as a non-profit organization (ibsa goodbye ...)- the most complicated ... who will care for the data of european jw ... confidential information and color envelopped with sensitive information.... enjoy the new european jw times !.

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  I believe it’s true. In the last years we’ve seen many consolidations from many countries. Many branches were centralized to Germany. Everything depends on costs and efficiency. If you look on these years convention releases: nothing printed. I expect more and more electronic publications and videos and less printed stuff in the future. Translation can be done everywhere. So, no or nearly no work force needed in these translated countries. Some oldies are afraid that they will lose their printed magazines. But the push to tablets is a big hint to this future. Maybe after 2022 even Selters will be unnecessary to the org. If printing is required for someone, it can be done in the local kingdom halls. Or congregations could be forced to order printed stuff at an external supplier.
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  Mark Sanderson wears an Apple Watch at regional convention

  by Edison Trent in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  last weekend was regional convention and mark sanderson was the bethel speaker for the last talks every day.

  his talks were video streamed from zurich to other cities in switzerland, austria and germany.

  one interesting point was that he wore an apple watch, stainless steel edition (link).

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  Edison Trent

  Last weekend was regional convention and Mark Sanderson was the bethel speaker for the last talks every day. His talks were video streamed from Zurich to other cities in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. One interesting point was that he wore an Apple Watch, Stainless Steel Edition (link). It looked like the one in the videos on Saturday mornings SYMPOSIUM: Do Not Imitate Disloyal Ones about Absalom. One could see the watch when he clapped.

  Beside that, they said there were around 260 baptised persons and around 54000 visitors in all 9 locations. So round about 0.48% growth.
  
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  New letter about new tasks for the shipping department at Bethel Selters

  by Edison Trent in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  many times in the past i benefited from information posted in this forum.

  today i want to let you participate with a new letter that elders in germany received this week.

  it's only available in german, french and italian.

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  Edison Trent

  As the letter just says that shipping will move to Selters, it may be that printing will stay in UK. Consolidation goes on....

  What I find most interesting is the fact, that they kicked out 25% of their workers and are now searching for young men.