SGI-USA Memos about the Reform Declaration

MEMO PLN-018
DATE: May 10, 2002
DISTRIBUTE TO: All Leaders TO: All Zone, Region Leaders and Office Managers
FROM: SGI-USA Organization Department Director - Margie Hall
SUBJECT: "SGI-USA Reform Movement"

A "Declaration" is being distributed by a group who have proclaimed themselves to be an "SGI-USA Reform Movement."

We will not post their document titled "Declaration" in our facilities or distribute it through the SGI-USA organization.

The objectives cited by these individuals are already topics of discussion within the mainstream of our movement -- therefore, the establishment of a separate group within the organization to promote this agenda is not necessary.

Change based on broad-based discussion is developing in all these areas. For some people, this change is not fast enough; for others, it is too fast. We are continuing to seek a balance that correctly derives from the teaching and practice of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism in the SGI.

If you have any questions, please contact the Organization Department Director, Margie Hall @ (310) 260-8933.

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MEMO PLN-019
DATE: May 13, 2002
DISTRIBUTE TO: All Leaders TO: All Zone, Region Leaders and Office Managers
FROM: SGI-USA Organization Department Director, Margie Hall SUBJECT: "SGI-USA Reform Movement"

Please be advised that the so-called "SGI-USA Reform Movement" that issued a declaration recently is not a recognized SGI-USA group or activity, and their use of the SGI-USA name has not been authorized.

The opinions expressed in the declaration are the personal opinions of the 11 individuals who originally signed that declaration.

Please be assured that many, many hours have been spent and are being spent by many leaders in dialogue with these individuals about these and other matters.

Their declaration will not be posted nor distributed at SGI-USA community centers and activities.

If you have any questions, please contact the Organization Department Director, Margie Hall @ (310) 260-8933.

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