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Conference Guidelines 1200 628 admin

Conference Guidelines

*Information for this week’s Governance article came from Vincentian Life: Conference New members have a real challenge before them when they join a Conference. There is a tremendous amount of “stuff” that they have to learn: who the other members are, principles and history of the Society, spirituality, how to do Home Visits, where everything…

06-23-2022 Questions and Answers 1200 628 admin

06-23-2022 Questions and Answers

Q: Are volunteers allowed to take food from the pantry where they serve? A: Volunteers should not take food from the pantry! Volunteers are not entitled to Conference resources unless specifically approved by the Conference in the same manner as providing assistance to a neighbor in need. Give more instead to those in need. Q:…

Governance Resources 1200 628 admin

Governance Resources

*Information in this article was provided by the National Governance Committee Good leadership is one of the keys to every successful organization. With this in mind, the following are among the projects and materials the National Governance Committee has developed. It is our hope that these will help everyone become a better servant leader whether…

06-16-2022 Questions and Answers 1200 628 admin

06-16-2022 Questions and Answers

Q: Our newly elected president has resigned. I was the former president. Since I was elected to the diocesan president position before I completed my term, can I assume the position again? We do not have anyone interested in being president at this time. Our vice president is willing to take over until we find…

Three Major Areas of Board Responsibility 1200 628 admin

Three Major Areas of Board Responsibility

*The information for this week’s article was provided by the National Governance Committee Looking ahead, the beginning of a new fiscal year is typically a good time for Boards to discuss, or at least review, their responsibilities as a nonprofit’s governing body to ensure that all members understand their individual duties. Most Board members recognize…

06-09-2022 Questions and Answers 1200 628 admin

06-09-2022 Questions and Answers

Q:  Can a person who is seeking assistance become an Active Conference member? A:  A neighbor served can indeed become an active member of a Conference so long as the requirements for an active member are met; is Catholic, attends meetings regularly, and participates in the activities, works and life of the Conference. All three…

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Let Us Break Bread Together

The Multicultural & Diversity Committee is excited to announce Let Us Break Bread Together, a program aimed at celebrating the different cultures, skills, abilities, and talents that strengthen our vocation and how we serve the poor. We believe that by celebrating the different ways we approach feast days or why we choose one set of…

06-02-2022 Questions and Answers 1200 628 admin

06-02-2022 Questions and Answers

Q: I have a couple of new members that want to help when needed. Are they required to attend Ozanam Orientation within one year of joining? A: All Active Members must attend an Ozanam Orientation within a year of joining the Conference. Associate Members, which would be the membership category you are describing, are not…

Conflict in Conference Meetings 1200 628 admin

Conflict in Conference Meetings

*Original Content in the article below was provided by the Governance Committee. Conference meetings are intended to be “mutually fulfilling” gatherings where members joyfully share their experiences, grow in faith and make plans to serve others. Sometimes, however, members do not always agree on how to go about these activities and the meetings are far…

The Conference Meeting Agenda 1200 628 admin

The Conference Meeting Agenda

*This week’s Governance article was provided by the National Governance Committee There has been much discussion over the last several years related to the frequency of Conference meetings and what constitutes a valid meeting in compliance with the Rule. This brief article addresses this issue, hopefully answering most questions that come up related to it.…

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