[Trust Family Bulletin] Welcome to MPR 38th Amartithi

[Bulletin]

WELCOME TO MEHER PILGRIM RETREAT 38Th AMARTITHI 2007

This is our annual announcement for the upcoming Amartithi.  We have
some information we feel is important for you to know.

1.    ACCOUNTING OFFICE-on Monday the 29th, every pilgrim staying here
at the Meher Pilgrim Retreat will need to go to the Accounting Office
and pay for the Amartithi period.

-At this time, you will be given a token that has a number on
it. This number is for your time to begin the queue for taking Darshan
at the Samadhi.

-You will also be given an Amartithi badge you will need to ware during
Amartithi. The badge allows security to know who may enter this
facility. If you do not have a badge you may have trouble getting in.

2.    PILGRIM REGISTRATION OFFICE (PRO)-the last day the PRO is open for
Business is Monday the 29,h from 9:30 AM to 1:15 PM. The office will be
closed during Amartithi, the 30th. 31st, and the 1st.

-The PRO will reopen on Friday 2"  February.

-If you have anything in a locker, or wish to lock something up, this
must be done at the latest on Monday 29th.

--If there is an urgent request for something out of a locker, it will
be handled on an individual basis.

3.    MEDICAL HOURS-during Amartithi for the 30!!l, 31>!, and the 1st
the office will be open: 9:00 to 11:00 AM 4:00 to   6:00 PM

4.    LAUNDRY-there will be no pilgrim laundry service during Amartithi.
-Last day to drop off dirty laundry is Wednesday 24th
-Last day to pick up clean laundry is Friday 26th
-After Amartithi laundry service will began on Monday 5th.

5.    MEHERAZAD will be closed during Amartithi. It will reopen on
Tuesday 6th February.

6.    BUS SCHEDULE is posted on the tack board.

7.    CURFEW
-the 10:30 PM curfew will continue until the 30th January.
--There will be NO CURFEW on 30th and the 31st January.
--On the 1st February CURFEW will be at 12 midnight. However, this
curfew is to attend the Meherabad programs only. Otherwise you are to be
in your accommodations.

7.    Do not give give baksheesh (money) to beggars.

8.    Remember Baba's order to carry a torch at night.
AMARTITHI SECURITY REMINDERS
ERUCH always reminded us that not all people attending Amartithi are
Baba lovers. Many are strangers wandering in. Be aware of this and do
not befriend or give out your address unless you know the people to be 
old Baba lovers.
PICKPOCKET'S AND THIEVES ALSO ATTEND!

BHAUJI says because of problems in the past during Amartithi time, WOMEN
SHOULD NOT EMBRACE unknown men.

PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES! Be sure to lock your room when no one is in it.
Lock you valuables in a locker at the Pilgrim Reservation Office, or in the
cupboard in your room. PLEASE, do not carry your passport, airline
tickets, or traveler's
cheques. When out in a crowd, do not put your cameras, cell phones, etc.
anywhere. Always keep theme on your person or have a friend hold them.

EVEN AT THE SAMADHI, be sure to place your bags in the secure area only
while you go in for Darshan. A Samadhi volunteer will show you the
secure area.