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24 October 2006

Training and Meeting of EAO Treasurers

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From August 31 to September 02, the first ever EAO Training Program for new/possible Treasurers was conducted at St. Ignatius chapel, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Organized by Fr Noel Vasquez on behalf of the EAO Treasurers, and supported by the Major Superiors, the sessions were conducted by Fr Bob Grimm, No. 2 in the Curia’s Finance Office. There were 20 participants, including the present Treasurers. The training focused on the Jesuit and religious dimensions of the Treasurer’s responsibilities; it was not geared towards accounting or other practicalia.

The Training Program was followed by the annual meeting of the Treasurers. Fr Noel Vasquez, the convenor, asked to be excused because of other commitments. After thanking him for his services, the group asked Fr Theo Overberg to be Convenor for the next three years. The routine sharing of information from the units increased our knowledge of the new forms being used by the Roman Curia. The study of how common expenses should be prorated was continued, and it was clarified that all reporting on Chinese Province Units should be unified.

A number of suggestions on the new plan to share financial resources with the weaker units were voiced, and will be forwarded to the Major Superiors. One Unit already intends to apply for assistance.

The Treasurers noted that new financial arrangements may be needed for East Timor, Myanmar and Cambodia, but this will depend greatly on the newly appointed Major Superiors.

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