LETTER TO GILBERT A. ROBINSON FROM WILLIAM H. WEBSTER

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• Publication Date: October 20, 1988
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October 20, 1988
The Honorable Gilbert A. Robinson
Laymen's National Bible Association, Inc.
815 Second Avenue
New York, New York 10017-4503
Dear Gil:
I have just received your invitation to address the
November 18th luncheon sponsored by the Laymen's National Bible
Association. I wish that I could do it, but I am just not in a
position to take on any more commitments during that period of
time. I have just returned from two weeks out of the country,
have a heavily committed schedule in front of me, and will be
devoting very substantial amounts of time to transitional
planning. I hope you will understand.
I know it will be a lovely luncheon and I wish you and the
association all the best.
Sincerely,
William H. Webster
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ER 88-3984X
National Bibb Week. 1989
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
AND MRS. RONALD WREAGAN
Honorary Chairpersons
WILLIAM SMITH KANAGA
Chairman of the Advisory Board
Arthur Young & Company
National Chairman
Officers and Directors
VICTOR W. EIMICKE
President
KENNETH S. GINIGER
Chairman
MAX CHOPNICK
Vice President
RICHARD L. MOORE
Vice President
JAMES C. BOWLING
Vice President
HENRY W. WYMAN
Treasurer
F. CHARLES GRAVES
Secretary
PEARL BAILEY
DEANE BAKER
MILTON A. BARLOW
BETTY K. BRUCE
KARL T. BUTZ, JR.
JOHN B. CARTER
EMANUELDEMOS
GEORGE GALLUP. JR.
J. PETER GRACE
CHARLES KIP JORDON
BOWIE K. KUHN
HON. THEODORE R. KUPFERMAN
MALA POWERS MILLER
GLORIA R. MOSESSON
GEORGE O. NICHOLS
RUTH STAFFORD PEALE
HARRY F. PEARSON
THOMAS L. PHILLIPS
MARTIN S. OUIGLEY
HON. GILBERT A. ROBINSON
P. JAMES ROOSEVELT
GARY I. ROTHSTEIN
HERBERT H. SCHIFF
DONALD V. SEIBERT
BARBARA THOMAS
DONALD L. THOMAS
HON. IVAN WARNER
Honorary Chairmen
HON. GILBERT A. ROBINSON
HON. THEODORE R.KUPFERMAN
DEANE BAKER
MYRON L. BOARDMAN
CHARLES R. SLIGH, JR.
REUBEN H. GUMS
Executive Director
THOMAS R. MAY
Associate Director
Former National Bible Week Chairmen
C. FRED FETTEROLF
JOHN B. CARTER
HERBERT H. SCHIFF
JAMES E. LEE
WILLIAM M. ELLINGHAUS
AMORY HOUGHTON, JR.
THOMAS L. PHILLIPS
HOWARD C. KAUFFMANN
THOMAS A. MURPHY
DONALD E.PROCKNOW
DONALD V. SEIBERT
BOWIE K. KUHN
RICHARD I. FRICKE
JOHN R. RICCARDO
CHARLES B. (Bud) WILKINSON
DR. PAUL W. McCRACKEN
HON. ARTH' -o I -- nncor_
LAYMEN'S NATIONAL BIBLE ASSOCIATION, INC.
815 SECOND AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10017-4503 ? Phone [phone]
Celebrating the 48th interfaith
NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK November 20-27,1988
The Hon. William H. Webster
Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
For many years I have been on the Board of Directors of The
Laymen's National Bible Association and was its President at
the time President Reagan invited me to join his administration.
This interfaith organization sponsors the annual nonsectarian
observance of National Bible Week.
Each year the observance is kicked off with a major luncheon
that is held in The Plaza Hotel in New York City. It is attended
by about 450 business and religious leaders from across the
nation. Last year Secretary of the Interior Hodel was our
special guest. The year before Secretary of Transportation Dole
was with us. Both have a keen interest in the Bible. This year
is a little different. We are honoring President and Mrs. Reagan
who have been the Honorary National Chairpersons of National Bible
Week for the past eight years.
Until the end of last week we had hopes that the President
himself would be present with us for the luncheon on Friday,
November 18th. We have now had definite word that he will be
unable to attend.
I suggested your name to the Board and was immediately asked to
extend an invitation on its behalf. We would be delighted and
most honored if you will help us inaugurate the 48th annual
observance of National Bible Week at our luncheon on November 18,
at 12:00 Noon in The Plaza Hotel in New York City.
P.S. Enclosed is a copy of the luncheon invitation
about LNBA and National Bible Week.
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FACT SHEET
ICE. 48TH ANNUAL NATIONAL BIBLE
DATES.: NOVEMBER 20-27, 1988, National Bible Week coincides with Thanksgiving.
America's only nonsectarian religious holiday.
PURPOSE: To remind all Americans of the Bible's importance, to motivate Bible reading
and study, and to reaffirm the founding principles of the United States.
SPONSOR: LAYMEN'S NATIONAL BIBLE ASSOCIATION, INC,, now in its 48th year, is
the only interfaith, nonsectarian laity organization in the U.S. Wholly directed by lay
men and lay women, LNBA has no official sponsorship from or ties with any faith group,
denomination or church, yet works with all on an interfaith basis.
LEADERS: Honorary National Chairpersons: President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan.
National Chairman: William S. Kanaga, Chairman of the Advisory Board, Arthur Young &
Company, New York. Honorary Co-Chairpersons: Marian Anderson, Rosalynn Carter, Douglas
Fairbanks, Jr., Betty Ford, Joe Gibbs, The Hon. Arthur J. Goldberg, The Rev. Dr. Billy
Graham, The Rev, Dr. Theodore M. Hesburgh, The Hon. Benjamin L. Hooks, H.E. Archbishop
Iakovos, Lane Kirkland, Tom Landry, Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale, Ginger Rogers, Archbishop
John F. Whealon, and Dr. Michael Wyschogrod. (LNBA leadership listed on reverse side)
Mayors Chairman: Mayor George Voinovich of Cleveland.
Governors Chairman: Governor Robert P. Casey of Pennsylvania
Congressional Co-Chairmen: Sen. John C. Danforth of Missouri and Rep. G.V. (Sonny)
Montgomery of Mississippi.
ELEMENTS OF THE WEEK-LONG OBSERVANCE: A public service media campaign created by
WernerChepelsky & Partners, the 1988 volunteer ad agency, on the theme: "TO KNOW WHERE
YOU'RE GOING, READ THE BIBLE." Local observances conducted in over 7,500 communities
across America by civic groups, schools, libraries, bookstores, churches and synagogues use
a basic materials kit supplied free by LNBA, Governmental proclamations are issued by
mayors and governors in the U.S. and its territories. President Reagan's Bible Week
message is widely distributed in the secular and religious press. (Copies available from LNBA)
KICK-OFF: The Annual Bible Week Luncheon, Friday, November 18, at the Plaza Hotel, N.Y.C.
PARTICIPATING CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS; AFL-CIO, Armed Forces Chaplains, Boy Scouts
of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Kiwanis Intl., General Federation of Women's Clubs,
Church and Synagogue Library Association, National Council of Catholic Women, National
Exchange Clubs, Christian Booksellers Association, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
COOPERATING RELIGIOUS GROUPS: American Bible Society (sponsors Bible Sunday on first
day of National Bible Week), Intl. Bible Society, Salvation Army, John Milton Society for
the Blind, Jewish Publication Society, Foundation For Christian Living, Lutheran Church,
Catholic Biblical Apostolate, Christian Science Church, United Synagogue of America, Southern
Baptist Convention, Seventh-day Adventist Church, United Methodist Men, National Council of
Churches, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Presbyterian Men, Greek
Orthodox Church, Episcopal Church, Reformed Church in America, Lutheran Bible Ministries,
Scripture Union, Lord's Day Alliance, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, United Church of
Christ, Seventh-day Baptist Church, Christian & Missionary Alliance, and hundreds of local
churches and synagogues.
CONTACT: To book interview guests for radio, TV newspapers and magazines, or to obtain
additional information, write or call: REUBEN H. GUMS, Executive Director, or KEVIN HOGAN,
Assistant for Media & Program.
LAYMEN'S NATIONAL. BIBLE ASSOCIATION
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CeteDrating the 48th interfaith NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK November 20-27, 1988
Officers and Directors
PRESIDi 4T:
Dr. Vkter W. EWeke, P.
V.W. Elmicke Asoclates, Inc.
Bronxvlle. N.Y.
CHAIRMAN:
Kenneth S. Gill er. Pres.
The K.S. Glntger Company, Inc.
New York. N.Y.
VICE PRESIDENTS:
Mass Chognitk. Eeq., Partner
Conner & Chopnick
New York, N.Y.
Richard L Moore
Sr. Public Affairs Consultant
W.R. Grace & Co.
New York. N.Y.
James C. Bowling
Sr. Counselor
Burson-Mar teller
New York. N.Y.
TREASURER:
Hart' W. Wyman. Chmn. of the Board
Pantasote Inc
Greenwich. Conn.
SECRETARY:
F. Charles Graea.Pres.
Charles Graves Associates
New York. N.Y.
Peed Bailey, Entertainer
Lake Havasu. Anz
Deane Sober. Pros '
The Ann Arbor Group. Inc.
Ann Arbor. Mich.
Milton A. Beddow, Pres.
The Barlow Corporation
Chevy Chase. Md.
Getty K. Bruce
Larchmont, N.Y.
Karl T. Bata. Jr., Vice Chinn.
MCorp
San Antonio. Texas
John B. Carter, Pres. & CEO'
The Equitable Life Assurance
Society of the U.S.
New York, N.Y.
Emanuel G. Dennis. Esq.
White & Case
New York, N.Y.
Geary Gallup. Jr., Res.
The Gallup Poll
Princeton. N.J.
J. Polar Grate. Chmn. & CEO"
W.R Grace & Co.
New York, N.Y.
Charles Kip Jordow, Exec. V.P.
Word, Inc.
Waco, Texas
Bowls K. Kuhn. Esq.. Partner'.
Myerson & Kuhn
New York, N.Y.
Hon. Theodore R. Kupferman'
Sr. Associate Justice
N.Y. State Supreme Court
Appellate Div.
New York, N.Y.
Male Pown Miller, Actress & Author
North Hollywood, Calif.
Gloria R. Moseaeon, Pres
GRM Associates, Inc.
New York, N.Y.
George Q. Nichols. Pres.
National Publishing Company
Philadelphia. Pa.
Ruth Stafford Peale, Founder & CEO
Foundation for Christian Living
Pawling. N.Y.
Harry F. Peenon. Pres & CEO
The Princeton Group. Inc.
Princeton, N.J.
Thomas L. PhWlpe. Chmn. & CEO"
Raytheon Company
Lexington. Mass.
Dr. Martin S. Quigley, Pres.
Quigley Publishing Co.
New York, N Y.
Hon. Gilbert A. Robinson, Chmn.'
Gilbert A Robinson. Inc.
Washington, D.C.
P. James Rooenreh. Pres.
P.J. Roosevelt. Inc.
Oyster Bay. N.Y.
Gary 1. Rothstein
Hiller Real Estate. Inc.
Norwalk. Conn.
Herbert H. Schiff, Chmn. & CEO"
The Schiff Company
Columbus, Ohio
Donald V. Seibert. Chmn. fret.)"
J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
New York, N.Y.
aarbera Thomas
Garden City, N.Y.
Donald L. Thow. Chmn. & CEO
Anchor Savings Bank FSB
Hewlett. N Y.
Hon. leap Warner
Justice
N.Y. Swe Supreme Court
Bronx. N.Y.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Reuben H. Game
'Pap Resident of LNBA
"Pap National Bible Week Nall Chmn.
Council of Advisors
C.E. Rd) Andrew (rot)
Evangekal Christian Publishers Amn
Visa. Cam
Rinse Aim
ABC Spars M
New York, NY
Mrs. Decree Otis Arnold
AARP
Washrrgton. D.C
Willis. R. Burster. Jr. (rat)
Fuming H Revell Company
Ft Mayen. Fa
Mpree L. Baardmeta' Iret I
Foundation for Christian Living
Gudwyne. Pa
Rut ERitgten Beam. ht
Tempo Music. Inc
New York. N Y
Jttso.e Hteso
MNapoAlan Opera
New Yak, N Y
Wallace E. Jalnaas"
Memphis. Tenn
Dr. Walser H. Judd
Washington. D C
Hewed C. KaeBmana" he I
Exxon Corporation
New York. N Y
Mrs. Walter A. wash
Rancho Santa Fe. Calif
James E. Lae" (rot)
Chevron Corporation
Ptttabregh. Pa
A. Lora, Lightest
Garden & Chen, Advertising
Nashville. Tenn
Walla F. Carat'
Bloomfield Milk. Mich
Utilities CMNoeree (rot)
LNBA
Long Wand Cry. N Y
W.W. Clearest,
Dr Peppy Company
Dallas, Texas
Close* can
Clear Cox Associates. Inc
Somers. N Y
Harry Dakota
Chardon. N C
Jams. Dickey
Uric of So Carolina
Columbia. S C
Frdartck H. Delaware Iret I
The F Dohmen Company
Mequon. War
Heupbrsg Donahue
AFL-CIO
New York. N Y
William M. EBMabetae" Irv )
AT&T
New York. N Y
Fred R. Eaty
Security Columbian Div
U S Banknote Company
New York. N Y
C. Fred Formals!
ALCOA
Pcsburgh. Pa
Willie. S. Fishman (rat I
ARA SERVICES. INC
Philadelphia. Pa
Richard 1. Fricke"
National Lik Insurance Co
Montpelier. Vi
Has. Wilier J. Galdbma"
Washington. D C
Mrs. Williams H. HwMeack
Lincoln. Nab
Joseph W. Might Iret I
Reuben H Donnelley Corp
Dallas. Tex n
Malcolm V. Macirles
Hawhorne. N J
Darnall McCracken (Founder,
Word Inc
Waco. Texas
Or. Pass W. McCracken" (Prof Emeritus)
LJnrversey of Michigan
Ann Arbor. Mich
The.s A. Murphy' ' leer I
General Motors Corp
Boynton Beach Fa
James L. Passes. Jr.
Paxton-Mitchell Company
Omaha. Neb
Bill Price lee, I
Bill Price Buick. Inc
Burlington. N C
Dream E. Rackaav" vet
AT&T Technokyres. Inc
Saddle River NJ
Vice Ad.trel William F. Roberts Irer I
Aerop-General Corp
McLean. Va
Jab. J. Riccardo' ' lees i
Chrysler Corp
Birmingham Mich
Dr. Marble, Bahrein
AFL CIO
Washington D C
Gledp SlaBey
Composer
New York. IS Y
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Skgh Fumewe Company
Hound. Mich
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Chicago. Ile
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PEBaCO
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P.J. ZasMew (Founder)
Zandman PuNishing House
Grand Rapids Mich
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