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08-03-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

08-03-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: In the interest of having more of our members assume an officer position, our Conference would like to change the term of office to be one year with re-election possible for more than one year, but not more than six. I cannot find any provision in The Rule for changing the term of Conference…

07-27-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

07-27-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: I have always been told that $.30/mile was acceptable. Has the Society increased the reimbursement for mileage due to the fuel price increases? This is not for Home Visits or serving the poor, it is for travel expenses in growing new Conferences or traveling to national meetings. A: The rates are determined by the…

07-20-23 Questions & Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

07-20-23 Questions & Answers

Q: Can a friend in need who is provided assistance also become an Active Member of a Conference? A: A friend in need 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…

How to Avoid Confusion With Clear Communication 1200 628 Jill Pioter

How to Avoid Confusion With Clear Communication

By Michael S. Hyatt Under-communication is a consistent problem in nearly every business. You can solve that by taking ownership of the communication happening around you. I’ve worked with more than my share of poor communicators over the years. One was a boss who rarely shared information and never in a timely way. My office…

Am I A Vincentian? 1200 628 Jill Pioter

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.  I also put on a workshop and facilitated two open forums where anything…

07-13-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

07-13-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: I have a question about volunteer of the year awards. Our rules talk about members living with simplicity and not looking for personal accolades or glory. How would volunteer of the year fit into that? A: The Conference has to decide that an award would be appropriate. If deemed appropriate to do so, Conference…

What Is Meant by “Hoarding” in a St. Vincent de Paul Context? Part Two 150 150 Jill Pioter

What Is Meant by “Hoarding” in a St. Vincent de Paul Context? Part Two

Within the documents of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, there are found a number of instances where hoarding is prohibited. Please look at the Appendix to this document to see those specific references. Unfortunately, there is no specific place in the SVdP documents where the word hoarding is actually defined. There have been…

Retaining Your Members (Part 2) 2560 1802 Jill Pioter

Retaining Your Members (Part 2)

Involve your regular donors. Regular donors are equal partners in the Society. We are a union of willing hands (Active Members), caring hearts and helping hands (Associate Members) and generous almsgivers (regular donors). Each is separate but equal.Many people are afraid to participate, afraid to meet the poor. They choose to discharge their responsibility to help…

07-06-23 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

07-06-23 Questions and Answers

Q: Is there is a policy or recommendation or guideline that “home” Conferences/Councils are supposed to pay costs of participation of their representatives in national-level meetings?  A: The Rule, Part III, Statute 28 states: Vincentians entrusted to undertake previously and duly authorized offices, missions, or tasks for the Society are entitled to the refund of…

06-29-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

06-29-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: Are there any general guidelines on interviewing our friends in need? Is there a guide for interviewers on Do’s or questions not to ask? A:  Guidance for Home Visits and interviews can be found in two new books on the national website: Vincentian Life: Conference and Vincentian Life: Member.  These files may be found…

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