"Regarding the establishment of a Los Angeles chapter of the DOB, I most certainly be interested in knowing more about the organization and in ascertaining whether my particular talents might be of some this very worthy group.

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"Now that a member of your original group will be present to do the ground work, I cannot help but fel encouraged. Many people feel that in starting an organization all you have to do is meet which is, of course rather ridiculous. The members must have a great sense of mutual direction regarding aims and goals, the method of proceeding, etc. And for those things we look to your staff with its leadership and previous experienoe. A successful organization, particularly one of this kind, is not an accidenti And I, for one, am

willing to learn, to study if necessary, in order to become a better member.

"At the present time I am taking a course with One Institute in Los Angeles in order to give me more perspeotive and knowledge regarding the homophile field, and it is possible that I may be involved in some of the Mid-Winter convention activities. It would be my pleasure to hear from your members before that time if they are here in town, and may I extend a hearty greeting to the new "smoglanders¡" your loss is our gain. If it is not possible to meet before the Convention, I look forward to seeing you then."

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V.V., Long Beach, Calif.

You can't imagine how heartwarming this letter was to us! Here is some one who understands a bit of the problem of setting up an organization and who is willing to learn! We will be most happy to meet you during ONE's Mid-Winter Institutel-ID

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