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The Eucharist and Social Mission: May 30th Webinar 1600 651 Kristen Blacksher
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The Eucharist and Social Mission: May 30th Webinar

The Eucharist and Social Mission Join us on May 30 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time to reflect on The Eucharist and Social Mission: Body of Christ, Broken for the World during the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Together, we will break open the Theology of the Eucharist and consider how our liturgical practice calls us to…

Governance Update: Councils And Their Conferences 1198 1198 Kristen Blacksher
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Governance Update: Councils And Their Conferences

Councils And Their Conferences (Excerpted From Vincentian Life: Council) This document is about Councils; yet, the starting point of this document is Conferences. Why is that? As you will see below, Councils don’t exist without Conferences and the Council’s primary role is to support the Conferences. CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNCIL This is an important…

April Advocacy Update: Child Tax Credit, Affordable Connectivity Program, and a Supreme Court Case 1600 615 Kristen Blacksher
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April Advocacy Update: Child Tax Credit, Affordable Connectivity Program, and a Supreme Court Case

Please read the April Adovocacy Update below by Voice for the Poor Chair, Bobby Kinkela:   Fellow Vincentians, I wanted to share what we are working on and what we are watching. First, as a member of the Circle of Protection, a broad faith-based coalition, President John Berry signed a letter to members of the…

04-25-2024 Questions & Answers 1200 628 Kristen Blacksher
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04-25-2024 Questions & Answers

Q: Does the IRS care if a Conference violates the SVdP Rule and gives to another non-SVdP charity that agrees to spend the money wisely? A: The IRS indeed cares if a nonprofit violates its own mission, organizational documents, and rules. The Society cares if an SVdP entity violates its Rule. The IRS is not…

Good governance: What does it mean anyway? 909 565 Kristen Blacksher
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Good governance: What does it mean anyway?

By Joe Riley  Governance means: • Responsible use of assets and funds. • Ensuring the group/organization is fulfilling its mission. • Openly communicating with others and listening to others at all levels of the organization. • Accurate recordkeeping for the benefit of the organization and those we serve. • Maintaining good legal standing through compliance…

04-18-2024 Questions & Answers 1200 628 Kristen Blacksher
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04-18-2024 Questions & Answers

Q: Our Elder Care team makes visits to the elderly in our parish. They have been asked by some families to spend some extra time with the homebound individuals (and sometimes provide a respite for the family caregivers). The question has come up as to what would be our liability or exposure if something (i.e.,…

04-11-2024 Questions & Answers 1200 628 Kristen Blacksher
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04-11-2024 Questions & Answers

Q: I am bothered by something that happens at our Conference meetings fairly regularly. We have a lot of parishioners who have shown interest in the Society, and it is pretty common to find one or two new faces at most of our meetings. During the meeting, they are allowed to vote on issues just…

Am I A Vincentian? 152 152 Kristen Blacksher
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Am I A Vincentian?

In June 2008, I attended the Western Region Meeting in Boise, Idaho. I was not alone. There were 225 other Vincentians along with me. During the time I spent there, I met with many Vincentians and discussed a wide variety of topics. I also put on a workshop and facilitated two open forums where anything…

3 Ways to Build a Dream Team and Keep Rockstar Employees 1080 1080 Kristen Blacksher
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3 Ways to Build a Dream Team and Keep Rockstar Employees

By Brooke Trick-Senior Director of Retail Operations North Central Region – District Council of Madison Hiring and retention are hurdles for many organizations as we navigate this modern work environment. Businesses are becoming more creative in how they hire and retain employees. Employees’ views and expectations of the work environment are shifting. Burnout and dissatisfaction…

04-04-24 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Kristen Blacksher
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04-04-24 Questions and Answers

Q: Do all new programs of a Conference have to be approved by the Council, or can a Conference Board approve new programs, without the approval of Council? I ask this question because in the Governance: Council and Board handbook it reads, “No program should be allowed to start without Board approval. This includes both…

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