Announcements
International News
New Vice President Elected
The International Board of Trustees held an election to fill the office of Vice President due to the demise of Dr. Aaron Bryant. International Officers must be selected from the Board of Trustees. Dr. Jeffery Taylor, Trustee, California State President and member of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, was elected Vice President. The International Board of Trustees wholeheartedly welcomes Dr. Taylor to his new office, and we offer him our full support as we move forward.
New Trustees Elected
The International Board of Trustees held an election to select new Trustees due to the demise of Dr. Aaron Bryant and Dr. Gary Mathess. Dr. Jeffery Taylor, California State President and member of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, and Dr. Larry Mosley, Texas State President and Dean of the IDMR Austin Branch, were elected as Trustees. The International Board of Trustees wholeheartedly welcomes them to the Board.
Service held in Honor of Dr. Aaron Bryant
Dr. Aaron Bryant, IDMR International Dean and Vice President, took off the flesh on Thursday evening, May 16, 2024. A memorial service was held on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764.
Service held in Honor of Dr. Gary Mathess
Dr. Gary Mathess, IDMR Trustee Board Member, former International President, and longtime member of the Los Angeles Branch, took off the flesh on Thursday evening, June 6, 2024, at 9:30 pm. Cards and condolences may be sent to his wife, Dr. Patricia Mathess, who is at home in hospice being cared for by their son, David Mathess. Their address is 4917 Acacia Street, San Gabriel, CA 91776. The family has requested that no phone calls or texts be made to them at this time. A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Founders Church of Religious Science, 3281 West 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90020. The service was livestreamed via the following link: https://YouTube.com/@idmrinternational
International Appointment of Dr. Keith Gilkey (as announced – Sunday, May 26, 2024)
As we acknowledge Dr. Aaron Bryant taking off the flesh on May 16, 2024, The Board would like to inform the body of a decision made by the International Board of Trustees. Prior to Dr. Bryant taking off the flesh, he declared that if anything were to happen to him, he wanted Dr. Keith Gilkey to be the International Dean and remain International President. Dr. Bryant made this known to multiple trustees, members, and to Dr. Gilkey. The Board of Trustees met on May 25th, 2024, and unanimously acknowledged Dr. Bryant’s request. Therefore, it gives us great pleasure and honor to announce that Dr. Keith Gilkey is our International Dean and President.
We will give him the same support we gave Dr. Henry Clifford Kinley, Dr. Robert Harris, and Dr. Aaron Bryant.
Peace Mission Map Updated
The Peace Mission Map has been updated to include locations throughout the United States and other Countries where Local and International Conventions have been held. Please click here: Peace Missions
Update on Release of Historical Documents
The historical documents announced Sunday, June 2, 2024, in the Los Angeles Branch will be made available in Hightail as they are referenced during lectures.
New Trustee Elected
The International Board of Trustees held an election to select a new Trustee to fill the vacancy on the Board due to the demise of Dr. Shauna Carr. Dr. Derrick Auzenne of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch was elected as Trustee. The International Board of Trustees wholeheartedly welcomes him to the Board.
Schedule Changes Due to COVID-19 and Visitation Restrictions
Prior to making plans to visit ANY IDMR® Branch School, please check the Branch Schedule Updates at this link. Also, please contact the branch directly to make them aware of your plans to visit, to verify the class schedule, and to obtain any COVID-19 related protocols.
Announcements
HURRICANE HELENE
International Headquarters has not received any reports of IDMR members in the Southeastern United States being injured during Hurricane Helene. Overall, IDMR members in the affected states and cities fared well during the storm; however, the apartment of a member in the IDMR Tampa Florida Branch was completely destroyed. The Florida State President is following-up to ensure that aid from available resources has been provided to that member. Due to power outages and many impassable roads as a result of Hurricane Helene, the IDMR Greenville South Carolina Branch has been closed and remains closed for the week of September 30, 2024. An update will be posted when classes resume. IDMR members in Greenville and Cottage Members in Columbia are all doing well with no reports of any injuries. Members in Greenville are also still without Internet service and there is no electricity in their class building.
HURRICANE FRANCINE
International Headquarters has not received any reports of IDMR members being adversely impacted by Hurricane Francine. Some IDMR members experienced power outages; however, overall they fared well during the hurricane.
IDMR: FindHelp.org
Resources in all 50 states are available at www.findhelp.org. Search for information regarding financial assistance, food pantries, medical care and other free or reduced-cost help.
IDMR.NET WEBSITE MOBILE EXPERIENCE
The newly redesigned IDMR.net website is best viewed in landscape mode on mobile devices (especially cell phones). We will be working to constantly improve your mobile viewing experience. Please ensure that your browser is up-to-date. Chrome and Firefox are the preferred browsers for viewing the new site.
IDMR BRANCHES NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE MP3/MP4 PROGRAM
It is the desire of the International Dean that all IDMR members have access to the MP3’s and MP4’s. If you are a member in active status attending a branch that has opted out of the MP3/MP4 Program and you would like to receive the lectures, please send an email to international@idmr.net. If you do not have access to email, please call (323) 402-0444, and leave a message. Thank You.
PERSONAL MAIL
Please do not send personal mail to IDMR PO Boxes, specifically, International Headquarters and the Los Angeles Branch. The Los Angeles Secretary is having to stand in line to sign for personal packages and personal mail. IDMR PO Boxes should only be used for branch school business.