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ae) ~ cn : Peer veneer ~O) ‘“ banking facilities and conducting nearly all financial transactions in cash, little is known on these matters. However, the steady growth of the cult reveals they have had certain success in obtaining the neceseary funds. ‘One of the most unusual methods of collecting funds from cult members was used in the New York temple during the Summer of 1959. At an POI meeting, the members were weighed, and those considered overweight were assessed one penny for each pound they were overweight. The names of the funds to which donations are made differ somewhat among the various temples. Asa result, there is general confusion among the members as to the uses of the numerous funds, but the following are some of these funds to which members must contribute: 1. Funds Which Are Sent to National Headquarters Number 2 Poor Treasury and the Central Point Fund--These are two . separate funds to which members of the different temples donate varying amounts. The monies are completely under the control of - Elijah Muhammad to dispose of as he sees fit. | Savior's Day Gift Fund--This is an annual fund through which the r 2% es L al 4 Ree farce bey ow - - C tarmnies vie with each other In trrine to reise the larmrest scoot Sagi Bed ad he Cake ee* Poel weptr dh ofa Well) Aide ee de bbe be Ge Wak UA Lacie a LES. Pad rae 4 w yk “t 2: ~ 25 -