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August 12, 2016 BOE Re: Obtaining Video Equipment for Displaying Spiritual Programs
by wifibandit 19 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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The Searcher
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nugget
So it is all about the money, although the society will supply the equipment the publishers have to increase their donations to pay for it otherwise they can fund it themselves.
The society took the congregations money under the excuse that the resources would be pooled to help everyone, then they suggest that equipment is bought but it won't be funded with the existing money it has to be paid for with extra contributions. This means the congregation could be paying for this stuff forever when if they hadn't given their resources to the society they would have been able to pay for this outright. Some people must surely be asking where the money went. Repairs aren't funded, refurbs aren't funded, video equipment isn't funded so this pool of money is not being used for anything.
Exploitation described as appreciation.
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fastJehu
Nice spiritual car (for field service) in this letter from the society (page 6 in Spiritual_Programs_Video_Equipment_Kits-E.pdf).
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dozy
It all seems a bit odd - the congregations are told to basically remit all their donated funds to the Society other than essential minor "day to day expenses" yet they are expected to stump up additional money to pay for all of this video equipment.
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darkspilver
Hi dozy!
It all seems a bit odd - the congregations are told to basically remit all their donated funds to the Society other than essential minor "day to day expenses" yet they are expected to stump up additional money to pay for all of this video equipment.
No, it's more complicated than that - and the letter is not particularly well wriiten IMHO - hence the postings above
I gather from the letter that the equipment is being provided at 'no direct cost' but rather by 'indirect cost' via the congregation's pre-existing monthly resolution to the world wide work, which WT would hope could be increased a bit if the congregation benefits from the WT supplying the latest equipment - hence:
All previously supplied and any future video equipment obtained is covered from contributions toward Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall construction worldwide. Therefore, some bodies of elders have updated their monthly resolution for Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall construction worldwide as an expression of their appreciation.
Obviously they don't want every Kingdom Hall to start ordering brand new equipment, hence congregation's can't just order the stuff, but need some authorization
in requesting approval from the Local Design/Construction Department (LDC).
If the Kingdom Hall wishes to obtain equipment themselves outside this arrangement, they still need authorization (presumably to stop congregations just ordering new TVs when they want) - but because this needs to be paid for directly, a resolution would then be required.
If the bodies of elders receive approval from the LDC to purchase video equipment directly from a supplier, a resolution to pay for the cost of the equipment using congregation funds should be passed by all congregations using the Kingdom Hall.
I suspect that having the LDC in overall charge would enable them organize some kind of re-use of older equipement (ie smaller TVs?) in either smaller halls, or in classrooms, where previously there wasn't a TV.
That's happened before with chairs hasn't it? A kingdom hall has had new chairs, and the older chairs have been reused by another hall?
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sir82
Somehow I can picture Lett as one of those "Crazy Morty's Electronics Shack" pichmen hawking TV sets.
"Come on down to Crazy Morty's! Our prices are certifiably insane! And I oughtta know - it takes one to know one!"
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StarTrekAngel
For those who are not attending meetings anymore... Yes, there heavy video usage during the midweek meeting. There is almost zero participation from the brothers and sisters that used to show how to introduce the watchtower and awake magazines. They now show a video where the participants are nothing but black shadows. This allows them to use the same video for all languages but there is definitely no personal connection to the video.
Our KH spent money on a projector and screen in preparation for Morris' tight pants rant and not 6 months later it was replaced by two TVs
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FedUpJW
I suspect that having the LDC in overall charge would enable them organize some kind of re-use of older equipment (ie smaller TVs?) in either smaller halls, or in classrooms, where previously there wasn't a TV.
One would think so, but in the KH where I still antagonize the eldurrs by showing up, anything of value always had a habit of turning up missing with no knowledge of it's whereabouts as soon as the newest gadget was bought. Funny thing though, by some strange coincidence some eldurr or another would always happen to get a new identical device to the missing one at the same time they disappeared.
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pleaseresearch
A very childish thought I know. But we can now control TV sets by use of our smart phones. Just an idea :) change the channels now and then. Make some trouble. Have some giggles.
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wifibandit
Here is a sample of the type of videos they are showing.
Presentation videos Sample 1, Teach the Truth, and Meeting Invitation will be considered the week of October 3, 2016.
Presentation video Contact Card will be considered the week of October 31, 2016.