William Penn Life, 1970 (5. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1970-02-01 / 1. szám

for $100.00 to the William Penn Scholar­ship Foundation from Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan .The Board acknowledged the gift with sincere appreciation. 30. The Board acknowledged a tele­gram from Mr. John P. Vespremi, Secre­tary of the Auditing Committee extending best wishes for a successful meeting. 31. The Board acknowledged greetings and best wishes for a fruitful meeting from the following Branches: Branch 001, Bridgeport, Connecticut Branch 013, Trenton, New Jersey Branch 014, Cleveland, Ohio Branch 018, Detroit, Michigan Branch 019, New Brunswick, New Jersey Branch 027, Toledo, Ohio Branch 048, New York, New York Branch 056, Detroit, Michigan Branch 132, South Bend, Indiana Branch 249, Dayton, Ohio Branch 296, Springdale, Pennsylvania 32. The Board unanimously adopted the following resolution pertaining to Field Operations for 1970. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors in regular quarterly meeting assembled this 9th day of December, 1969 that the recommendations for Field Operations, on a General Agency basis for the year 1970 be adopted and that the same be implemented commencing January 1, 1970. 33. The Board resolves that a dona­tion be made, by the Association to the Hungarian Catholic League of America. 34. Vice President Varga read the Scroll from the American Hungarian Studies Foundation presented to the William Penn Fraternal Association in special recognition and appreciation for contributing to and supporting the De­velopment Fund and thereby promoting the objectives of the Association. Presi­dent Charles accepted the Scroll in be­half of the Association. 35. The Board adopted the following resolution pertaining to appointments. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board does appoint certain officers in accordance with the provisions of the By-Laws of William Penn Fraternal Association. NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Directors in regular quarterly meeting assembled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this 10th day of December, 1969 that Dr. Samuel C. Gomory be appointed as Medical Director, Mr. Gay B. Banes as General Counsel and Mr. Robert E. Bruce, Consulting Actuary. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appointments be for the year 1970. 36. The Board unanimously adopted the following Resolution pertaining to the exchange of our Cherry Way site for the site on Grant Street between Fourth and Forbes Avenues. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of Directors authorized negotiations for the exchange of our Cherry Way site for a site on Grant Street between Forbes Avenue and Fourth Avenue, and WHEREAS, on the basis of negotia­tions between Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh, William Penn Fraternal Association and Grant Building, Inc., an agreement has been reached. NOW, THEREFORE BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Directors in regular quarterly meeting assembled this 10th day of December, 1969 that the Agreement between the Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh, William Penn Fraternal Association and Grant Building, Inc. in the form read at this meeting is hereby approved. 37. The Board discussed the request of Mr. Joseph Semetko, Treasurer of Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio. The Board adopted the following resolution. RESOLU TIO N WHEREAS, Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio sold its Branch Home some years ago and the officers of the Home Association deposited the net proceeds in a bank account naming themselves as trustees, and WHEREAS, the Board has been ad­vised that the trustees have refused to transfer the funds to the present officers of Branch 14, and WHEREAS, the present trustees are no longer officers of Branch 14 and it is the Board’s opinion that the funds should be placed under the control of the Branch Officers or the Home Office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE­SOLVED by the Board that the National Officers and General Counsel be and are hereby authorized and directed to conduct an investigation as to the status of the bank account representing the proceeds of the sale of the Branch Home and to furnish a report to the Board with a recommendation for action to return the funds to Branch 14. 38. The Board acknowledges receipt of a letter from Mrs. Yolanda Rinko, Secretary of Branch 51, Passaic, N. J. Following a full discussion the Board adopted a motion to suspend the Officers of Branch 51, Passaic, N. J. The Board further ordered an investigation of the conduct of the Branch Officers. Upon completion of the investigation, appro­priate disciplinary action is to be taken, if warranted. 39. The Board accepted in its en­tirety the Report of the National Presi­dent to the Board of Directors. 40. The Board acknowledged the re­ceipt of letter from Branch 48, New York, New York with reference to our official publication, and the National Secretary’s reply thereto. 4L The Board acknowledged the re­ceipt of letter from Sister Mary Blesilla of Kastl bei Amberg, requesting donation for a Hungarian School in Germany. 42. The Board acknowledges a letter to Mr. Elmer Charles, National President from Attorney Michael Hahalyak on be­half of Mr. Richard Phillips. The Board also acknowledges letter of reply by Mr. Charles. The Board further acknowledges that a second letter was received from 019*483126 AUGtSST J MOLHAR ?„0» BOX 1084 KEW BRUNSWICK * N J 08903 Attorney Hahalyak which was turned over to General Counsel Gay B. Banes for further action. 43. It was moved, seconded and adopted that the Board of Directors hold four quarterly meetings during the year 1970. The dates are: March 9, 1970; June 8, 1970; September 14, 1970; and December 15, 1970. 44. In closing, National President, Elmer Charles, thanked the Board in behalf of his fellow officers for the fine cooperation rendered, and for its history making decisions. The high points of decision were the approval of the pro­posed Field Operations for 1970 and the exchange of Building Sites for the pro­posed new building. Mr. Charles thanked the General Counsel, Officers and Com­mittees for their untiring efforts in bring­ing about these accomplishments. He anticipates continued progress with the new building. The National President stated that by thorough discussion of various problems and issues it gives the National Officers a better insight of the path to follow in order for tbe Association to progress. Continuing to emphasize “Hope,” as in his opening remarks, Mr. Charles felt, as the year of 1969 was rapidly closing, that it will end with success for the Associa­tion. President Charles thanked the Super­visors of Agencies for their cooperation and assistance in revamping the Field Operation for 1970 and the plans made will serve the best interests of the Association. Mr. Charles extended best wishes for health, happiness and joyous Holiday Greetings to the Board Members, National Officers, their families, and each and every member of this great fraternal society. 45. Board Chairman, John P. Balia, thanked the Board members for their cooperation and he too hoped the deci­sions brought forth at this meeting will bring satisfactory results. He extended best wishes for the holiday season. Respectfully submitted, John P. Balia, Board Chairman; Frank J. Radvany, Board Secretary; Elmer Charles, National President; Julius J. Lenart; Vice-President; Louis L. Varga, Vice-President; Frank Bero, Stephen Danko, Michael Hegedűs, Stephen J. Ivancso, Rev. Andrew P. Jacobs, Dr. Andrew Kovács, Stephen Lang, Jr., Joseph Toma, Louis Vassy and Frank J. Wuko­­vits, Sr., Directors. 12

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