Holy Spirit Conference, Kennewick
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
About Our Conference
Formation. Installation of the founding members of the Holy Spirit Conference was at the 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, August 23rd, 2009. The Conference has the authority to orient and install new members for the Society.
Bylaws.
Our
bylaws were adopted on July 22, 2009.
Officers. The Conference elects a President. The President appoints one or more Vice Presidents, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Spritual Leader.
Service Provided. The Conference sends its members to visit the poor in their environment to make accurate assessments of need. Each visitation team has the authority and capability to assist with urgent needs and help clients plan for the future.
- Funding. The Conference is funded by donations. Thank you to all who support our work. We have no paid staff and very few administrative costs so almost all of your donation goes directly to the poor and needy in our community.
Tax Status. The Conference operates as an entity within the Society of St. Vincent de Paul which is federally recognized as a tax-exempt, nonprofit association as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code. The Conference is also recognized by the State of Washington as a non-profit corporation organized exclusively for charitable purposes. Your contributions are tax deductable!
- Procedures. We have standard operating procedures. These procedures are available to Conference members and others by request. These procedures are designed to respect our client's privacy.
Meetings. Meetings are generally held twice a month on the first Wednesday and the third Thursday. Check the Parish calendar for tentative dates in the future. Click here for the standard meeting agenda. Membership. Please join us in our efforts to serve the poor and needy. We need additional members to help with comittees and, most importantly, home visits. Membership requires a period of discernment and orientation. Copies of the Rule and Manual are available for checkout. Please review one or both of these books to get more details about the purpose, objectives, and administration of the Society. Training is provided!