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07-11-24 Weekly Questions & Answers

07-11-24 Weekly Questions & Answers

07-11-24 Weekly Questions & Answers 1200 628 Pam Hudson

Q: In the rare circumstance that the President is unavailable to run a meeting, is the Conference lay-spiritual advisor permitted to run the meeting?
A: The bylaws read that, if the President is unable to attend or preside at any meeting of the Conference, this privilege and duty may be delegated to the Vice President or any Officer. The spiritual advisor provides the necessary guidance to the Conference and its members on spiritual matters. Although appointed by the President, the spiritual advisor is not an officer and therefore should not be permitted to run a meeting.

Q: Are we prohibited from offering scholarships when the funds are there?
A: It all depends on the recipient of the intended scholarship. Scholarships to an elementary or high school would be improper because education is free in all communities. If the scholarship is for a needy college or trade school student, that would be considered a possibility and a valid undertaking because these are usually not offered at no charge.

P: En la circunstancia de que el Presidente no esté disponible para dirigir una reunión, ¿se le permite al Consejero Espiritual laico de la Conferencia dirigir la reunión?
R: Los Estatutos dicen que, si el Presidente no puede asistir o presidir cualquier reunión de la Conferencia, este privilegio y deber puede ser delegado al Vicepresidente o a cualquier Funcionario. El Consejero Espiritual proporciona la orientación necesaria a la Conferencia y a sus miembros en asuntos espirituales. Aunque es nombrado por el Presidente, el Consejero Espiritual no es un funcionario y, por lo tanto, no se le debe permitir dirigir una reunión.

P: ¿Está prohibido ofrecer becas aun cuando hay suficientes fondos?
R: Todo depende del beneficiario de la beca prevista. Las ayudas de becas para una escuela primaria o secundaria serían inapropiadas porque la educación es gratuita en todas las comunidades. Si la beca es para un estudiante en necesidad, que asiste a una Universidad o escuela técnica o de oficios, eso se consideraría una posibilidad y una ayuda válida porque generalmente se paga por esta capacitación o estudio.

 

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