CENTRAL FILES

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Definitions

1. a collection of files, one for every person who has ever bought something from an organization, gathered together in the one location in the organization. The name and address of every person in central files collectively make up the org mailing list. Conversely, every person on the org mailing list has a folder in central files. (BPL 17 May 69R I)

2. receives and files all Scientologist, and student correspondence for filing and files. Furnishes materials for departments and registrars. (HCO PL 18 Dec 64, Saint Hill Org Board)

3. the purpose of central files is to collect and hold all names, addresses, pertinent data about and correspondence to anyone from anyone who has ever bought anything from the organization. (HCO PL 23 Sept 64)

4. central files contains folders of persons who have bought something. Not idle lists. CF folders contain names of persons active in the last three years, persons who wrote to us or bought something. (HCO PL 16 Apr 62)

5. the definition of the Div 2 CF is those who have bought something from the org. (FSO 360)

6. these include a file folder for everyone who has ever bought anything from the Central Org. Everything about a person, except his financial statements, actual training record and test record is in CF, but data even on these, such as a profile sheet, can be included. For instance, a copy of an invoice, the profile of a new test taken, a notice of certification, all are forwarded to CF for filing. (HCO PL 14 Feb 61, The Pattern of a Central Organization)