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November 8, 2023
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Conflict in Conference Meetings

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 from mutually fulfilling. Managing meeting conflict is almost never at the top…

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11-09-23 Questions & Answers

Q: We purchased two tires and a vehicle tow for a recently homeless family. Should the value of these items be listed under “other” under “in kind” services and goods? A: If Conference funds were spent to purchase tires and vehicle tow, report the amount spent under “Those We Serve.” “In Kind” services (legal, medical,…

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November 8, 2023
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Pricing Strategies for SVdP Thrift Stores, Part 2

A Discussion by Dave Barringer National Chief Executive Officer PART TWO Different Pricing Concepts to Explore (catch up on Part One here) There are many ways to determine a pricing strategy, each with advantages and disadvantages for our thrift business. Here are the most common that may be worth your time and experimentation to try at…

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November 2, 2023
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11-2-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: I know that Conferences are expected to follow federal, state, and local laws but I can’t find in the Rule where it states that. A: It is not stated in the Rule. It is located in the Nationally Approved Bylaws for Conferences in Article 2. You will also find this in the Manual on Page…

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October 25, 2023
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10-26-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: At a recent multi-Conference gathering, someone suggested that if a neighbor requests assistance more than once, the neighbor will be asked to perform “community service” in order to be served beyond the initial time. Is this in keeping with either the spirit or the letter of the Vincentian Rule? A: The works of the…

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October 19, 2023
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10-19-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: Can a person join more than one Conference? A: A Vincentian can hold membership at two Conferences. The member should disclose dual membership status information to both Conferences. Active Membership is defined by the Rule. Although allowed, it’s not often that one person is a member of more than one Conference, so duplication of…

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October 11, 2023
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Members Portal Upgrade

We’ve made important changes to the Members Portal, providing a more secure space for member data, bringing us inline with current data security measures, and providing administrators with faster access. At the request of national leadership, the following changes have been made to the Members Portal. Only Administrators shall have login permissions. Members will no longer…

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10-12-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: We have a Conference reporting more than $100,000 in the annual report. The balance includes a checking account and investment account. They are reporting the investment gain or loss on line 5E Other Misc. Receipts. Since we report on a cash basis, how should the accounting of gain or loss be reported in the…

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October 4, 2023
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10-5-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: Where is the official ruling that discourages our neighbors in need from seeking help from more than one Conference? As I understand it, we help neighbors who are located within our Conference boundaries. However, I hear that neighbors go to a Conference for help and other Conferences claim they have also helped that person.…

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September 27, 2023
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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…