12/2010 End-of-Year letter

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A small nursery was constructed for propagation in a controlled environment. During the clearance of the bamboo, a second well was uncovered. The water from the two wells will eliminate the expenses of water. However, a water pump and hose is

needed and will be purchased as soon as the funds are available (around $500). The devoted, dedicated members of the Alexandria Community maintained the grounds, planted and cut the grass, removed the snow, repaired equipment, kept the house open and lovingly drove the Shuttle Bus for those unable to tour the property on foot. The Task Force Committee along with many of the friends is deeply touched and sincerely grateful for the services rendered by this community and all others who helped. Liability Reduction

The money we owe falls into two categories:

1) Loans from individual Bahais with interest rates rangingfrom zero to 5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . $318,000

2) The Bank Loan @ 5.5%with various fees . . . . . . . . . . . . $394,423

Total owed in January 2010 . . . . . . $712,423

Payments made toward theBank Loan during 2010 . . . . . . . . . ($19,423)

Total owed in December 2010 . . . . $693,000It has been expressed by the friends that it is in the best interest of the Bahais whenever possible to keep the Deed and control of Bahai Property under the Administration ofBahai institutions. Therefore, every effort is being made to pay first the Bank Loan as funds become available. The Bahai lenders are in agreement for this arrangement and as soon as possible, payments will be made on the principle oftheir loans.

Daily nursery care

Potting 300 young plants

Building the nursery

Deer proofing saplings


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On April 5, 2001 the Deed to the property was granted to the Bahais for the sum of

one million seven hundred thousand dollars ($1,700,000). In todays real estate market

the value of the property is between $12 and $14 million dollars. The vision for these43.6 acres was and is to create a regional Bahai Center for the Washington, D.C.

metropolitan area, to serve as a powerful instrument for diffusing the spirit of the

Faith, its principles and its administrative order. Devotion to the Capital Area Bahai Center has inspired many of the friends toincrease their contributions, open or extend their Auto-Pay (Automatic withdrawal

from their checking accounts), and encourage Local Assemblies to include the Capital

Area Bah' Center in their budget contributions. If each one pledges whatever is in

their heart we will be able to honor our debts, allocate funds for the next Phase in our

Property Beautification Program and, God Willing, create plans to erect a building inthe beautiful gardens.Abdul-Baha pronounced during His meetings with the friends in Washington, DC:

And now you, if you act in accordance with the Teaching of Bahaullah, may rest

assured that you will be aided and confirmed in all affairs which you undertake, and

you shall be rendered victorious. And further, You have been given the Spiritual

Power to accomplish great undertakings. Ya Bahaul-Abha! With heartfelt thanks

and appreciation, for your continued prayers, we look forward to hearing from you.In His Service, Capital Area Bahai Center Task ForceAppointed by the Assembly of Prince Georges County SouthComposed of members from Maryland and Virginia

The old house from the rear the bamboo is all gone !

The 43.6 acre property is

located a few minutes south

of the D.C. Beltway at 11111

Riverview Road, Fort

Washington, Maryland.

It is administered by the

Spiritual Assembly of Prince

Georges County South.


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Sponsored by the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahs ofPrince Georges County South, Maryland, Inc.

Capital Area Bah CenterWashington DC, Maryland and Virginia

Mr., Ms.,Mr.&Mrs _________________________________ _________________________________________

First Name Last Name

____________________________ ______________________ _________ _____________Street Address City State Zip Code

(______)________________ _________________________________________________Telephone e-mail

_________________________________________________Bah Community

Please make checks payable to:CAPITAL AREA BAH CENTER

Mail this form and checks to:CAPITAL AREA BAH CENTERP.O. Box 441906Fort Washington, MD 20749

Pledge Form

I want to help develop the Capital Area Bah CenterPropertyand pay off the loans that made the purchase possible

Please mark one method of payment:

AUTO PAY Automatic withdrawal from your checking account (preferred method)Please send a voided check along with this form to the address below.

Iagree tolet the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of PrinceGeorge's County, Maryland, South, Inc. withdraw the amount of $ __________monthly through it's acount called "Capital Area Baha'i Center."I understand that I must notify the Assembly in writing if I wish to endthis automatic withdrawal.

____________________________________________ ________________Signature (same as written above) Date

CHECK I pledge $ __________ per Gregorian calendar month for the next _____years. Enclosed is my first pledged contribution (not required forAUTO PAY method).

Updated 10/08

Considering a unit to be one dollar a day ($365 a year) then 500 Bahs andinstitutions contributing one unit each year will achieve the goal of developingthe property and paying off the loans that made the purchase possible. Many

individuals and institutions will want to take on two or more units.

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12/2010 End-of-Year letter