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Key Benefits of Adding an In-Store Radio System to Your Thrift Store

Key Benefits of Adding an In-Store Radio System to Your Thrift Store By James Conley, National Store Support Manager   Sets the mood for your store By selecting the correct music for your store, you can create an inviting environment for your customers and give them a more enjoyable experience while shopping. You can add different…

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Owners And Stakeholders – Part One

Owners And Stakeholders – Part One The source of this article is Governance: Council and Board, the original version of which was authored by former National Vice President Terry Wilson. Have you ever considered the audiences you have as a Vincentian and especially as a Vincentian leader? Whether you are a Conference or Council President,…

11-7-24 Weekly Questions & Answers 1200 628 admin
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11-7-24 Weekly Questions & Answers

Q: Can Councils create endowment scholarships? A: Endowments are permitted as long as they are funded by donations specifically for that purpose. Funds identified for service to those in need should not be used to build an endowment. An endowment campaign can be established to solicit funds specifically for the purpose desired.  Q:  When the…

10-31-24 Weekly Questions & Answers 1200 628 admin
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10-31-24 Weekly Questions & Answers

Q:  How do Council leaders report the hours they spent at a national meeting? Is it counted as 24 hours a day, 8-hours in a given day, or is it strictly based on the total number of hours actually present at meetings (including workshops, committee meetings, presentations, general session attendance, Masses attended, meals shared in…

What Is Meant by “Hoarding” in a St. Vincent de Paul Context? 1198 1198 admin
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What Is Meant by “Hoarding” in a St. Vincent de Paul Context?

What Is Meant by “Hoarding” in a St. Vincent de Paul Context? Within the documents of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, there are found a number of instances where hoarding is prohibited. Please look at the Appendix to this document to see those specific references. Unfortunately, there is no specific place in the…

10-24-24 Weekly Questions & Answers 1200 628 admin
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10-24-24 Weekly Questions & Answers

Q:  Can a Conference allow a member who was on sabbatical due to the fact that her husband is dying of cancer and needs her care be allowed to vote in the upcoming election?  A:  Everything depends on circumstances.  If, for example, she has missed meetings for several months and is not current with what…

Society of St. Vincent de Paul BYLAWS: What They Are and Why They Matter 1198 1198 admin
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul BYLAWS: What They Are and Why They Matter

The original Bylaws presentation was developed and presented by John Berry. This article was written by Mike Syslo, Past Chair – National Governance Committee.   Society of St. Vincent de Paul BYLAWS:  What They Are and Why They Matter  The Boring Stuff  Bylaws are a nonprofit’s operating manual. Bylaws (or Bylaws and Articles of Organization) are…

Am I A Vincentian? 1198 1198 admin
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Am I A Vincentian?

From Mike Syslo, Past Chair – National Governance Committee 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. …

10-17-24 Weekly Questions & Answers 1200 628 admin
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10-17-24 Weekly Questions & Answers

Q:  When does a newly elected Conference President formally take office? A:  According to the bylaws for Conferences (approved by the National Council), a President’s term is from October 1st through September 30th three years later.  If the newly elected President takes office at any other time, the first year of office is a short…

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