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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. …

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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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10-10-24 Weekly Questions & Answers

Q: Our Conference had a meeting with our Pastor.  He wants statistics related to our neighbors as to their origin.  Can you give me a diplomatic explanation as to why we cannot do that? A: It is very simple.  We do not track that type of information.  Our Rule (Part I, Article 1.4) specifically prohibits…

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Servant Leadership

From Joe Riley, Phoenix Council Board Member – (Excerpted from Vincentian Life: Conference)   Servant Leadership Within the Rule of the Society, Servant Leadership is identified as a scripture-based method of leadership which all Vincentians aspire to practice.  The following quotes are from the Rule. Rule: Part 1, 3.11:  Following Christ’s example, the Presidents at all levels of…

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10-03-24 Weekly Questions & Answers

Q:  There are a few Conferences and some Councils that run Special Works.  Most but not all of these are stores. There seems to be a lack of understanding concerning the proper roles and responsibilities between those Special Works and the Conference or Council that owns or operates them. For example, sometimes a store committee…

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NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

SEPTEMBER 16 MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY  Written by: Margarita Galindo – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is September 15 through October 15  The Independence of México was the process in which the former territory of New Spain, part of the Spanish empire, became an independent country. Mexico was part of the Latin American…

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Integrity Is Foundational to Leadership

From Joe Riley, Phoenix Council Board Member – Written by: McKinlee Covey In May of 2005, Andy Roddick, one of the top tennis players in the world at the time, was a favorite to win the Italian Masters tournament. Early on, Roddick’s skill was on full display: He beat his opponent Fernando Verdasco in the…

Budgeting, Forecasting, & Measuring Your Way to Profitability 1200 628 admin
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Budgeting, Forecasting, & Measuring Your Way to Profitability

By Paul Ihlenfeldt, Director of Operations – North Central Region At our National Assembly in August, we presented material on how to use data to measure productivity. I thought it would be appropriate to provide a detailed recap of the presentation and highlight several key strategies. The non-profit thrift environment can be extremely unpredictable. You’re…

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Recruiting New Members

From Joe Riley, Phoenix Council Board Member – (Excerpted from Vincentian Life: Conference) Recruiting New Members In the previous chapter, we focused on how to retain the members you have and how to help them to grow.  Keep in mind that in order for the Conference to grow we need to be able to attract…

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9-26-24 Weekly Questions & Answers

Q: Are we still keeping records on those friends “that we cannot help” due to low or no funds on hand at time of their need? Do we report these numbers in some fashion?  A: Case records should be made whether we help an individual or not. A Home Visit may still offer spiritual and emotional…

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