The Hubbard Association of Scientologists (HAS) was the original corporation founded in 1952 by

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that managed all

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organizations. The HAS evolved from the Office of L. Ron Hubbard located in

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. It was re-incorporated later in the year as the Hubbard Association of Scientologists International (HASI) to correct the non-profit status omission in the corporate paperwork. HASI general members would receive 10% discount on all books, tape lectures and other items from Church bookstores. HASI membership was a requirement to take services at the various Scientology organizations. HASI was the sole membership organization for the

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prior to October 1984, when the

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was started.

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