The 2025 Unit Convention for Electoral Unit 060
The 2025 Unit Convention for Electoral Unit 060
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Hosted by the Bahá'is of Fort Wayne
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren
2810 Beacon St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Registration 9:30 am
10:30 am – 4:30 pm
What is the Purpose of Unit Conventions?
What is the Purpose of Unit Conventions?
to elect delegates, who will be responsible for electing the National Spiritual Assembly
for the believers present to consult on matters of national and regional importance
to promote fellowship and communication within our Unit
Who is Elgible to be Elected?
Who is Elgible to be Elected?
Any Bahá'í in good standing who is at least 21 years of age and is a resident of your Electoral Unit is eligible to be elected as a delegate. The only exceptions are members of the Continental Board of Counselors. Auxiliary Board members are eligible but, if elected, must choose between service as a delegate or as a member of the Auxiliary Board.
How to Cast Your Ballot
How to Cast Your Ballot
For all of these, you will vote for ONE elible person
Attend the Convention and cast your ballot in person
Cast the ballot online using the online balloting system (OBS) at http://www.obsbahai.org/ (or use QR code below). The online voting period begins Friday, September 20, and ends immediately before tellers begin tallying the ballots at Unit Convention.
Vote by Absentee Ballot
Print only the name of the person for whom you are voting on the ballot that you receive from the NSA (or on a piece of paper if you do not have that ballot). This is your complete ballot.
Insert the completed ballot into a small envelope marked, "Unit Convention Ballot." Do NOT write your name on this envelope.
Insert the small envelope into a slightly larger envelope, seal the larger envelope, and write your name and Bahá'i ID number in the upper left-hand corner.
Mail your ballot to Baha'is of Fort Wayne c/o Dean Hill, P. O. Box 10007, Fort Wayne, IN 46850-1007 or have a friend bring it to the convention
You can also vote online or by mail and attend the conference as well
Why is it Important to Attend the Conference in Person?
Why is it Important to Attend the Conference in Person?
In addition to voting, there will be important consultation on matters related to our area
It is an opportunity to learn and gain inspiration from what is happening in other communities
It is an opportunity to meet new friends and be with old ones
A letter written on hehalf of the Guardian states, "... the importance of reminding the believers that they should make every effort to attend the meeting for the election of the State or Province delegate, in order to stimulate a larger group consciousness which will greatly facilitate the process of the believers becoming acquainted with each other, and provide an intermediary stage — which will become increasingly valuable and necessary between the local organization, represented by the group or assembly, and the national collective action, represented by the activities of the Convention and the institution of the National Assembly.
Health Issues
Health Issues
We want to see as many people as possible attend, but if you are not feeling well at the time of the conference, it may be best to vote using the Online Balloting System (OBS). We will be having the conference during Cold and Flu season and COVID is always an issue, so we will have masks available for those who want them. We should all be mindful of others in such a large gathering. You have time to make sure that you are up-to-date with your vaccines.
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