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10-19-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

10-19-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: Can a person join more than one Conference? A: A Vincentian can hold membership at two Conferences. The member should disclose dual membership status information to both Conferences. Active Membership is defined by the Rule. Although allowed, it’s not often that one person is a member of more than one Conference, so duplication of…

Members Portal Upgrade 1080 1080 Jill Pioter

Members Portal Upgrade

We’ve made important changes to the Members Portal, providing a more secure space for member data, bringing us inline with current data security measures, and providing administrators with faster access. At the request of national leadership, the following changes have been made to the Members Portal. Only Administrators shall have login permissions. Members will no longer…

10-12-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

10-12-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: We have a Conference reporting more than $100,000 in the annual report. The balance includes a checking account and investment account. They are reporting the investment gain or loss on line 5E Other Misc. Receipts. Since we report on a cash basis, how should the accounting of gain or loss be reported in the…

10-5-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

10-5-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: Where is the official ruling that discourages our neighbors in need from seeking help from more than one Conference? As I understand it, we help neighbors who are located within our Conference boundaries. However, I hear that neighbors go to a Conference for help and other Conferences claim they have also helped that person.…

So You’ve Been Elected President… 1200 1200 Jill Pioter

So You’ve Been Elected President…

Thank you for sharing your time and talents with fellow Conference and Council members, as well as those in need. As with all involvement in the Society, we hope your work as a Vincentian servant leader will lead you to greater faith, an increased desire to serve, and stronger friendships. Do you feel some anxiety…

09-28-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

09-28-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: Can we vote to use our secret collection funds to buy gift cards for the children of our needy neighbors who called in asking to be put on our parish giving tree? A: Conference Members may vote to use their secret collection for purposes other than contributing to the Conference funds. When contributing to another…

09-21-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

09-21-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: What process does the Society take to endorse any legislative efforts? A: The National Voice of the Poor Committee identifies legislation that affects the people we serve and involves the National President in the process. Only the president speaks for the Society. The Society may not participate in any campaign activity for or against…

The Vital Role of District Council President 1200 628 Jill Pioter

The Vital Role of District Council President

When the first Conference of the Society grew quickly to a membership of more than 100, it became clear that this number was not amenable to the values and goal of our founders. There were concerns about the ability of members to share and develop true friendships in such a large group. Therefore, one Conference…

09-14-2023 Questions and Answers 150 150 Jill Pioter

09-14-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: A Conference received a request from a shelter for winter coats and gear. They ran a collection drive, met with the shelter, and made a donation to the shelter. The Conference VP was told that they should have conducted a Home Visit with the families in the shelter and then donated the clothing. I…

08-31-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

08-31-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: Why does SVdP require meeting twice in a month? A: The Society wants Conferences to meet weekly (52 meetings per year); however, the international Rule allows for every other week (26 meetings per year). In the United States, we allow for twice each month (24 meetings per year) while still promoting that weekly meetings…

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