The Regional Baha'i Council has encouraged sharing the following message with the friends . . . regarding the closing of registration for the Chicago conference next week (after more than 1500 people registered!):
Dear Bahá'í Friend:
We understand your disappointment in not being able to register at the Chicago/Schaumburg Conference. Due to the overwhelming response by the friends in the Central Region to attend our seating capacity for the conference has been exceeded, and there will be no room for those that have not already made their registrations. The National Spiritual Assembly must abide by the fire codes of the hotel and not allow more people to register than we have seating. We are sure you understand that the National Assembly wishes to insure the safety and well being of the participants.
If you are able, you may want to consider attending one of the other five conferences in the United States. In addition, each conference is being video-taped and the Assembly will be make video footage available to the friends after the conference. While it is not the same as attending, we are sure you will understand.
The Regional Bahá'í Council of the Central States sends you its loving best wishes and assures you of its prayers for the peace of your heart.
With warmest regards,
Cluster Advancement Desk,
Regional Bahá'í Council for the Central States
