tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9437006.post113388874536140116..comments2024-02-15T03:29:30.431-06:00Comments on Rome of the West: New OrdersMark S. Abelnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692448528819277158noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9437006.post-1134147808284586262005-12-09T11:03:00.000-06:002005-12-09T11:03:00.000-06:00I had second thoughts when I was writing this arti...I had second thoughts when I was writing this article (and I must admit that I was hurried in writing it); normally I don't like throwing out ideas unless I can do something about it or at least inspire others, and I'm not sure that this article fits in either category. Back at an old job, I used to attend weekly staff meetings. I learned very quickly not to make suggestions unless I was willing to implement them myself or was able to find individuals who were willing to work on them. I still recall the first time my manager said "That is a good idea. Go ahead and do it."<BR/><BR/>But starting a new order is easy.<BR/><BR/>1) Start it.<BR/>2) Get approval from the local Bishop.<BR/><BR/>Finding a number of founding members is difficult, for they need to be of like mind. Drawing up a rule and defining the organization comes later, but fortunately we have plenty of good examples to choose from in the history of the Church. Episcopal approval may be difficult, for that is political. Fundraising is another issue, and I think that organizations that rely too much on this are heading for trouble; hardworking and prayerful people are needed more than money.Mark S. Abelnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692448528819277158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9437006.post-1134065895009081532005-12-08T12:18:00.000-06:002005-12-08T12:18:00.000-06:00Here is the 2004 tax return for the American Red C...Here is the 2004 tax return for the American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/pubs/car04/TxFm990.PDF<BR/><BR/>I noticed that they spend about $1.2 billion on wages, $2 million on executive salaries, plus a lot of other expenses that ought to be donated by others.<BR/><BR/>The Red Cross itself claims a relatively low overhead charge, but this is only true if you look at the organization like you would a for-profit corporation, and not as a pure charity.Mark S. Abelnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692448528819277158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9437006.post-1134008127517497362005-12-07T20:15:00.000-06:002005-12-07T20:15:00.000-06:00Hi there1) I think 10,000 people are waiting for s...Hi there<BR/><BR/>1) I think 10,000 people are waiting for someone to found the order and set up the system so that they can go do it. <BR/><BR/>2) Btw where did you get that percentage you quoted on Red Cross overhead? Any documentation on it? <BR/><BR/>Take care & God bless<BR/>WFWeekend Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10425001168670801073noreply@blogger.com