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Thrift Store Staffing Models & Engagement 1200 628 admin

Thrift Store Staffing Models & Engagement

By John Thelen, Mideast Region – Diocese of Lansing Throughout the country, there are three SVdP Thrift Store Staffing Models. Stores are either staffed by paid employees, staffed by volunteers, or some combination of the two. Whichever staffing model is used, a key factor in a store’s success is staff engagement. If staff/volunteers are not invested…

02-01-24 Questions & Answers 150 150 admin

02-01-24 Questions & Answers

Q: As a Conference, can we limit the amount of money we pledge to those we serve, and can we put a limit on how many times a year we can serve the same person? A: This question goes to the heart of the Principle of Subsidiarity. These are decisions that should be made at…

2024 SVdP Events Calendar 576 216 admin

2024 SVdP Events Calendar

Journeying Together Adapt to a Changing World Save the Dates! March 14 – 16: Midyear Business Meeting Hyatt Regency at the Arch St. Louis, MO April 19 – 21: Southeast Regional Meeting Embassy Suites Greenville Greenville, SC May 3 – 5: Northeast Regional Meeting Hilton Albany Hotel Albany, NY May 16 – 18: West Regional…

01-25-24 Questions & Answers 1200 628 admin

01-25-24 Questions & Answers

Q:  When attending a Midyear Meeting, does the National Council member have to be from a Council that is “instituted?” A:  Article 16 of the National Bylaws clearly states: “Each National Council Member has one vote.”  So, in order to vote or effectively participate in any meeting, you must be a National Council Member or…

Communications – Part Two 1200 628 admin

Communications – Part Two

(Excerpted from Vincentian Life: Conference) B. Person-to-Person Activities Schedule Conference meetings on different days and at different hours to ensure that everyone, regardless of their work schedule, has an opportunity to attend Conference functions (for example, one meeting on a Wednesday evening, Saturday morning, or another on a Sunday after Mass). Mail the agenda of…

Communications – Part One 1200 628 admin

Communications – Part One

(Excerpted from Vincentian Life: Conference) Successful recruiting of new members is easier when an organization has a positive image from using good communications. Successful fundraising results when good communication techniques are applied in telling the story of existing needs that are met by the organization. Successful refocusing of the lives of those we serve can occur when…

01-18-24 Questions and Answers 1200 628 admin

01-18-24 Questions and Answers

Q: Can you give me a list of days of the calendar year for celebrating Frédéric Ozanam, Rosalie Rendu, and St. Vincent de Paul?  A: For feast days, please refer to page 5 of the Manual which states: According to the original Rule and the Society’s tradition, Vincentians celebrate “Festival Meetings,” gathering together for Mass…

01-11-24 Questions & Answers 1200 628 admin

01-11-24 Questions & Answers

Q: Our Conference has been approached by individuals who may want to donate on condition of anonymity. I believe that, since we have to keep records of all donations received, there’s really no such thing as a truly anonymous donation, unless it is in the form of cash left in a collection box. What is…

01-04-24 Questions & Answers 1200 628 admin

01-04-24 Questions & Answers

Q: We have a member who feels the Rule states that our meetings should be considered spiritual, based on doing the readings and sharing with each other our understanding of the readings. Others believe we should use the reflections provided by National. What should we do? A:  The Essential Elements of the Society are spirituality,…

12-21-23 Questions & Answers 1200 628 admin

12-21-23 Questions & Answers

Q: What is our Rule on attending other organizations’ annual benefit events using SVdP resources? Is it a violation? A:  This falls into the category of attending meetings that are meaningful to the Society. It is not considered a donation being made; the cost of attendance is for collaboration, partnership, and growth with like groups.…

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