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After assuming the presidency, one of the first things she did was to tour as many branches and study centers as possible, "asking the members what they wanted in the TS, what changes they thought necessary, what innovations. She really listened ... to all their ideas, took them back to the National Center and set about trying to apply them. She really cared about the thoughts and perceptions of the grass roots members."<ref>Email from Diana Dunningham-Chapotin to Leonie van Gelder. January 18, 2015. Forwarded to Archivist at Theosophical Society in America.</ref> | After assuming the presidency, one of the first things she did was to tour as many branches and study centers as possible, "asking the members what they wanted in the TS, what changes they thought necessary, what innovations. She really listened ... to all their ideas, took them back to the National Center and set about trying to apply them. She really cared about the thoughts and perceptions of the grass roots members."<ref>Email from Diana Dunningham-Chapotin to Leonie van Gelder. January 18, 2015. Forwarded to Archivist at Theosophical Society in America.</ref> During 1988 and 1989, numerous members responded to this openness by submitting to ''The American Theosophist'' articles filled with suggestions. The concept of envisioning "TS 2000" expanded to the international level during the [[General Council]] meeting in December, 1987, when President [[Radha Burnier]] encouraged General Secretaries of the national Sections to engage members in discussing the future. | ||
In the summer of 1988, [[The American Theosophist (periodical)|''The American Theosophist'']] was changed from a monthly format to bimonthly. | In the summer of 1988, [[The American Theosophist (periodical)|''The American Theosophist'']] was changed from a monthly format to bimonthly. | ||
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Dorothy Abbenhouse was an American Theosophist who served as President of the Theosophical Society in America from 1987 to 1993.
Early years and family life
Her husband John served the Society in many ways, and established beautiful flower gardens on the grounds during his stay on the Olcott campus. The couple had three daughters.
Theosophical activities
Presidency
After assuming the presidency, one of the first things she did was to tour as many branches and study centers as possible, "asking the members what they wanted in the TS, what changes they thought necessary, what innovations. She really listened ... to all their ideas, took them back to the National Center and set about trying to apply them. She really cared about the thoughts and perceptions of the grass roots members."[1] During 1988 and 1989, numerous members responded to this openness by submitting to The American Theosophist articles filled with suggestions. The concept of envisioning "TS 2000" expanded to the international level during the General Council meeting in December, 1987, when President Radha Burnier encouraged General Secretaries of the national Sections to engage members in discussing the future.
In the summer of 1988, The American Theosophist was changed from a monthly format to bimonthly.
Mrs. Abbenhouse was heavily involved in planning the Society's extensive involvement in the 1993 Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago. For that event, TSA staff members worked with the United Lodge of Theosophists and the Theosophical Society based in Pasadena, California to prepare over 20 Parliament lectures and panel discussions. Many sessions were videotaped by workers from the TSA and the other organizations.
Writings
Like other presidents of the Theosophical Society in America, Mrs. Abbenhouse served as editor of the national magazine, which at that time was known as The American Theosophist. She contributed a "Viewpoint" column to every issue beginning with July-August of 1987. The Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals lists articles by and about her.
Notes
- ↑ Email from Diana Dunningham-Chapotin to Leonie van Gelder. January 18, 2015. Forwarded to Archivist at Theosophical Society in America.