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Vincentian Friendship and Community Multicultural & Diversity Committee Meeting
2027-07-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-06-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-05-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-04-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-03-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-02-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) and 3 more dates
The Multicultural & Diversity Committee of the SVDP National Council Board of Directors is charged with prayerfully creating an inclusive culture by means of researching, developing, proposing ideas, and leading projects that will give each member of the Society the opportunity to contribute and express their charisms.

MCDC Focus Areas
Building Awareness
Bridging Abilities
Broadening Friendship and Community
Embracing Diversity
Weaving Bonds

Multicultural & Diversity Committee MCDC Meetings are held virtually via Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7PM CT.
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Vincentian Friendship and Community Shared Interest Groups (SIG) Meeting
2027-07-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-06-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-05-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-04-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-03-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-02-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-15 19:00 - 20:00 and 3 more dates
Vincentian Friendship and Community Shared Interest Groups (SIG) allow Vincentians with shared interests to collaborate and discuss issues of relevance related to their SIG and to bring their requests and ideas forward to the Friendship and Community Multicultural & Diversity Committee for additional consideration at the National and Council levels of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. All efforts are grounded in the Society’s mission, the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul, and the principles of faith, service, and justice.
All members of the Society are invited to join in Shared Interest Groups (SIG) Meetings.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sORlpJUyQ16W-u3VxdvpuQ

Effective Conference Meetings
2026-11-18 19:00
What makes effective conference meetings? Balancing spiritual growth, friendship, and service. Handling conflicts and making decisions.
Live webinar at 7:00pm Central
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Annual Reporting for Councils
2026-10-28 19:00
This tutorial begins with an overview of the process within your Council of gathering and organizing the information and includes a walkthrough of completing the report within the online Members Portal. This tutorial is specially designed for leaders of smaller Councils that don’t have special works or paid staff.
Live webinar at 7:00pm Central
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Annual Reporting for Conferences
2026-09-23 19:00
It’s Annual Reporting time! This webinar offers a guided tour to completing your Annual Report online, with an opportunity for you to ask questions of the experts, including members of the Leadership Formation Subcommittee, and our National Director of Member Services, Pam Hudson Johnson.
Live webinar at 7:00pm Central!
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September Getting Ahead Practitioner Call
2026-09-21 12:00 - 13:00
12 pm – 1 pm Central
Members of the Getting Ahead Leadership Team will review concepts and answer questions from facilitators on Modules 8 through 10. What are your challenges or questions? Do you need help explaining any of the exercises in those modules?
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BxbEVdkOSL2DOn7dDdMhYw

Getting Ahead 101 (Second Session)
2026-09-02 18:30 - 19:30
Getting Ahead 101
September 2nd 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm CST
Are you interested in the Getting Ahead program? Whether you want to start a Getting Ahead program or just want to learn more about it, this call is for you. Learn everything you need to know to start the program in your conference or council. Please attend this session before you sign up for the Getting Ahead Facilitator Training.
Register here – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TgBjLQAYTu6_ZXYc-8Lm5g

Getting Ahead 101
2026-09-02 13:30 - 14:30
Getting Ahead 101
September 2nd 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm CST
Are you interested in the Getting Ahead program? Whether you want to start a Getting Ahead program or just want to learn more about it, this call is for you. Learn everything you need to know to start the program in your conference or council. Please attend this session before you sign up for the Getting Ahead Facilitator Training.
Register here – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ySZOQx7NRR6HxfDV32DUXw

Conference Coaches' Call - YYAEL
2026-08-27 19:00
Topic: Conference Coaches’ Call
Time: Aug 27, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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The Importance of Governance
2026-08-26 19:00
What is governance, and why does it matter? If you are a leader, you need to understand the answer to this question. This webinar will give you the information you need to reduce risk, remain accountable, and most importantly, protect your Conference or Council so that members continue to grow in holiness through their works of love.
Live webinar at 7:00pm Central!
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