There are some general observations which the Guardian shares with you, and then some specific suggestions which are enumerated below. 1. Every individual who offers to pioneer, should be encouraged and assisted in every way possible by the National Assembly. 2. Every application for pioneering must be expedited, and not allowed to drag in any way, either in the handling by the NSA or any Committee working out the details for the NSA. 3. The National Assembly must make the settlement of their virgin areas, the first order of their business. In other words nothing is more important at this time, than settlement of the 131 virgin areas. 4. More than two pioneers should not be sent to any one place; except of course, unless they are members of one family. In fact, what is wanted is to settle each area with Bahá’ís, and therefore, 1 Bahá’í will fulfill the initial task.
The specific suggestions which the Guardian makes, are:
A1. Areas close at hand easy of settlement should be filled first. Then the areas more difficult, and finally, those which will be difficult.
B2. Whenever a pioneer enters a new territory, a cable should be sent at once to the Beloved Guardian, giving the name, place, and any pertinent information.
C3. A report should be sent each month by your Assembly to the Secretary-General of the International Bahá’í Council, giving the progress of your teaching work in new areas of the Plan, particularly the virgin areas assigned to your NSA. This does not mean your assembly should correspond with the International Council concerning administrative matters in connection with the Plan, but that only reports of progress should be sent them. Administrative matters, etc., should be handled by your Assembly directly with the Guardian.
D4. The Guardian feels the following areas should be easily settled, and he would appreciate your arranging to send pioneers there at the earliest possible date:
Frisian Islands.
Greece—(this is very important, because it is the last national community in Europe without Bahá’ís).
Crete.
After these are settled, others more difficult should be considered.
The beloved Guardian wishes the German Bahá’ís, likewise to assist more actively in the spread of the Faith in Austria. There should be additional Bahá’í Centers in Austria, and he hopes the German Bahá’ís will be most helpful in accomplishing this.
The Bahá’ís of Germany and Austria have a very great responsibility in connection with the development of the Ten Year Crusade. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá himself visited your countries. He spoke often and lovingly of the German Friends. Their countries are the heart of Europe, and the heart must be strong and vigorous. Now then, is the time for the Believers to achieve the blessings the Master promised them, by “scattering”, and continuously settling new areas. The Guardian will await with keen anticipation reports of your activities in the all important teaching field.