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April 28, 2022
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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…

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April 27, 2022
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04-28-2022 Questions and Answers

Q: Do we need to put the non-discrimination policy in the Bylaws or keep it with other policies such as the Conflict-of-Interest policy? A: Conferences must define the non-discrimination policy and include it in the bylaws. The Non-Discrimination Policy is found on the national website. Click here: https://members.ssvpusa.org/information-for-members/policies-procedures/. Also check with local legal counsel to…

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April 26, 2022
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2022 National Assembly Registration Is Now Open!

Registration now open for the 2022 National Assembly! Happening in Baltimore, Maryland at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront from August 30 – September 3. Don’t miss this amazing agenda, and the opportunity to gather together with Vincentian Family & Friends. Register today, and don’t forget to submit your ideas for the Best Practices Poster Session! National Assembly…

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April 20, 2022
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The Need for Risk Management – Part 3

We conclude our series of excerpts from an article in the Smart Risk Management Manager’s Training Workbook on the five core principles of Risk Management. This week’s focus is on the fourth and fifth of those principles – Empathy and Fairness. Core Principle #4 – Empathy Managerial empathy is the ability to identify with your…

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April 20, 2022
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4-21-2022 Questions and Answers

Q: What process, i.e., Board voting, Executive decision, etc., does the Society take to endorse any legislative efforts? A: The National Voice of the Poor Committee identifies legislation that affects the Society and the people we serve. The Committee takes into account the positions held by other Catholic organizations as well: USCCB, Catholic Charities, etc.…

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April 13, 2022
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04-14-2022 Questions and Answers

Q: Are we supposed to delete all history from ServWare that is more than three years old to avoid too much paperwork or to give a fresh start after three years? A: When it comes to case records, it is good to know a little history, but going back beyond three years may not be…

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April 13, 2022
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The Need for Risk Management – Part Two

We continue with the excerpts from the Smart Risk Management Manager’s Training Workbook dealing with the five core principles of Risk Management. The second and third of those principles – Observation and Communication – are covered this week. Core Principle #2 – Observation Smart Risk Managers are always on the lookout for risk and wrongdoing.…

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April 7, 2022
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Announcing the Alice Garvey Excellence in Youth Award

Don’t miss this opportunity: nominate a young person in your area today! This year The Society of St. Vincent de Paul lost a beloved servant leader and friend, Alice Garvey. Throughout her time with the Society she perfectly embodied the youth spirit and the Vincentian Way. Alice dedicated her time to being an advocate for…

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April 7, 2022
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The Need for Risk Management

Consider this: Whether you run a Conference that focuses on visiting and helping the poor or a Council with special works such as stores, meal sites, housing units, or free pharmacies, you should be aware of the need for Risk Management. Obviously, the scope of your activity might dictate how you go about this but…

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April 6, 2022
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04-07-2022 Questions and Answers

Q: Can paid staff Executive Directors (EDs)/CEOs be members of a board? Can they be officers of a board – such as a store board? A: Paid people cannot be officers at any level in the Society. Board members are not officers; therefore, Executive Directors/CEOs may be ex-officio, non-voting members of the Board of Directors. …