From: Frank Davie
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:50:39 -0700
To: Chad Hardy
Subject: Visit w/Stake President
Brother Hardy,
I am interested in visiting with you in the very near future and would appreciate it very much if you would please give me a call to arrange for an appointment.
The purpose for the interview is to get to know you since you live in the Warm Springs Stake and in addition, I understand that you are a returned missionary and are involved in the publication of a 'missionary-related' calendar. I also understand that a portion of the proceeds are being donated to help people in foreign lands where the missionaries in the calendar have served.
If you would plan to meet with me, I would welcome the opportunity to visit with you.
I look forward to your call.
Thank you,
Frank Davie
Stake President
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From: Frank Davie
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 2:00 PM
To: Chad Hardy
Subject: Missionary Calendars?
Brother Hardy,
Bishop Olds and I appreciated the opportunity we had to come to your home last April 15.
As you may recall, we discussed with you the publishing of the returned missionary calendar.
During our visit, I mentioned to you that the calendar was inappropriate and asked that you give careful consideration to terminate its publication. It simply does not represent the Church or Church missionaries in the right way.
You shared with Bishop and I that you would discuss this with your work partner.
I would welcome an opportunity to come to your home again or you may wish to visit with me otherwise to further discuss your decision.
Please give me a call at XXX-XXXX or answer to this email.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you,
President Davie
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On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 6:45 PM, Chad Hardy wrote:
Hi President Davie,
The Men on a Mission Calendar is owned by CMH Entertainment, LLC. I am not full owner of this company. This company is backed by financial investors that are invested in the publication and distribution of the calendars and other products it produces. The 2008 Men on a Mission Calendar was one of the top 10 best selling model calendars in the 2007 season. Its success is being followed up by the 2009 Calendar which has already been guaranteed distribution across the US for the 2008 buying season.
We are standing behind the project, its message and philanthropic purposes. Though we understand not everyone agrees with the project, the individual expressions of those involved have reshaped perceptions, removed walls, and shown an outpour of acceptance and tolerance around the world. Everyone involved has experienced the positive ripple effect of what this project has created. This project in no way is meant to demean, disrespect or misrepresent the LDS church fundamental beliefs. The project is based on individual models who at one time in their life served a full-time service mission. It was their choice to appear in the calendar and share their personal experiences and stories.
I understand and appreciate your personal concerns and thank you for your understanding of my decision to stand behind my project and business venture.
Best,
CHAD
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From: Frank Davie
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 9:24 AM
To: Chad Hardy
Subject: Re: Missionary Calendars?
Dear Brother Hardy,
Thank you for your response and explanation of why you are maintaining this calendar project.
I still need to visit with you one-on-one, regarding you personally of which I do not wish to share via email or over the phone. It is important that you and I have some time together.
I am available this Sunday, June after 9:00a, at the conclusion of early morning meetings.
Please give me a call as soon as possible as I will be looking forward to meeting with you.
You may call me directly at XXX-XXXX.
Thank you,
President Davie
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On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 12:08 PM, Chad Hardy wrote:
I appreciate your consideration; however your intentions at this point are unclear. I do not feel there is anything more I need to discuss. If you can clarify your intentions, or the purpose for wanting to meet with me, I will consider a meeting.
Thank you for the understanding.
Best,
CHAD HARDY
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On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 6:55 PM, Frank Davie wrote:
Brother Hardy,
Please give me a call and I will be pleased to discuss this matter with you, so as to clarify my reason for wanting to meet with you in person.
Thank you,
President Davie
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From: Frank Davie
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 8:54 AM
To: Chad Hardy
Subject: Re: Missionary Calendars?
Brother Hardy,
I would like to hear from you as soon as possible.
Time is moving along and we need to visit with each other even by phone.
Please give me a call at XXX-XXXX.
President Davie
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On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Chad Hardy wrote:
I have tried to call you a couple times and got no answer. What is the urgency?
Best,
CHAD
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From: Frank Davie
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 8:21 AM
To: Chad Hardy
Subject: Re: Missionary Calendars?
Brother Hardy,
I am on vacation and will be returning to the US, June 27.
For some reason, I have not received any of your calls or voice messages but that is OK as I still want to visit with you in person for what we need to talk about.
I again would be pleased to come to your home or you can meet me at the stake president's office. When I return, I will look forward to setting an appt. with you.
Sorry you keep you wondering what this is all about, however, it needs to be talked about between the two of us as it is quite personal.
Thank you,
President Davie
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I THEN SPOKE TO MR. DAVIE ON THE PHONE AND HE SHARED WITH ME INFORMATION HE HAD RECEIVED FROM AN UNNAMED SOURCE ACCUSING ME OF LIVING WITH, AND SLEEPING WITH MY CO-WORKER HEATHER. HE WOULD NOT SHARE THE SOURCE OF THIS FALSE INFORMATION. HE ALSO QUESTIONED ME ABOUT THE UNDERWEAR I WAS NOT WEARING (SACRED GARMENTS) AND THE TITHES I WAS NOT PAYING. THE OUTRAGEOUS FALSE ACCUSATIONS AND THE WAY THE CONVERSATION WAS HANDLED MADE ME FEEL EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE AND I RESPONDED WITH THIS EMAIL:
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On Tue, Jul 1, 2008 at 4:26 PM, Chad Hardy wrote:
Hi President Davie,
I have been giving it some thought, and I no longer see a value or purpose to speaking with you anymore in regards to my personal life or my business affairs. I appreciate you taking false accusations and misinformation to the source and hope you are satisfied with the correct information.
Regards,
Chad Hardy
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From: Frank Davie
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:56 AM
To: Chad Hardy
Subject: Re: Further Contact
Dear Brother Hardy,
I had hoped that from our conversation yesterday, previous emails and with our visit to your home, that we would be able to continue meeting with each other and that I might have the opportunity to work with you.
It is apparent that you have chosen the path that you have.
You have broken your priesthood and temple covenants and engaged yourself in a project that is considered inappropriate. (**THE COVENANTS HE IS SPEAKING OF HERE, WHICH HE CLARIFIED IN A PHONE CONVERSATION [AS HE WOULD NOT PUT IT IN WRITING] IS NOT WEARING GARMENTS, ATTENDING PRIESTHOOD MEETINGS OR PAYING TITHES.**)
As you would hopefully understand, this is all considered as 'conduct unbecoming of a member of the Church'.
In the near future, I will have two elders deliver to your home or sent to you by registered mail, a Notice of a Church Disciplinary Council to be held in your behalf. The date and time will be indicated in the notice.
Again, I had hoped that we would have further conversation, that I might help you to come to an understanding of your Church responsibilities. Since you have chosen not to meet with me any further, I have the responsibility to take this action in your behalf.
I thank you for sharing all that you have thus far. It is my intent to do all that I can to help you and will look forward to any opportunity to do so, should you change your mind.
Please give me a call if you wish to do so.
Sincerely,
Frank Davie