March 19, 2021
Dear Brothers,
Praesidium Survey

As you recall, last August a representative of Praesidium contacted a number of you by phone as a part of our reaccreditation process. It was not possible, though, for the in-person portion of their visit to be completed due to the pandemic.  

In view of the recent CDC guidelines indicating that within a couple of months, travel and in-person conversations with key persons (e.g., Provincial, Novice Master) and a review of records (e.g., files at the Provincial Offices) will likely be possible, Praesidium is now working to complete our reaccreditation visit.  

As part of this final phase, I have been asked to distribute a Survey to all members of the Province as a form of a general “climate assessment.” You will note that the Survey is divided into two parts: questions about the Province and you as a member; and, questions about your experience of Praesidium’s work. The Survey recognizes that in some instances (e.g., in the second part), you may not have sufficient information to make a judgement, so the option of “I don’t know,” is provided or the question may be disregarded. 
 
The Survey is relatively brief – a total of 14 questions. So that we are able to complete our reaccreditation in a timely fashion, I would ask that you respond to the survey by April 3, 2021.  

NOTE: Your individual responses will be submitted directly to Praesidium and will be treated confidentially. I, and other members of the Provincial Council, will only receive a summary of the responses to the Survey.  

Thanks in advance for your assistance with this final portion of our reaccreditation process.  

To take the Survey, click here.  
Bro. Bernard Ploeger, SM
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