William Penn Life, 1970 (5. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1970-05-01 / 2. szám
Excerpts of Minutes of The Board of Directors of The Wm. Penn Fraternal Association Held March 9-11, 1970 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1. The Board of Directors Meeting was opened by National President, Elmer Charles, who welcomed the Board Members, and National Officers. It was with great pleasure and delight that he greeted everyone to the first quarterly meeting of the William Penn Fraternal Association in this decade of the 1970’s. He extended cordial greetings to the Auditing Committee Members who were also meeting this week for their regular semiannual audit. The Spring Board Meeting is always an interesting meeting for it affords an Recipient of Two Scholarships Michael Andrew Fury, a student of Benet Academy, Lisle, Illinois, has been named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship competition. He is also a recipient of the Illinois State Scholarship. Belonging to Branch 24, Chicago, as does the whole family, Michael is the son of Andrew F. Fury and Elizabeth (former Betty Szekely) who now reside in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. His grandfather, Stephen Szekely was president of Br. 37, Chicago, for many years when the Association was still called Verhovay. He has given over 20 years of service to the Association. Michael is an accomplished accordionist, who also writes much of his own music, and is one merit badge away from attaining Eagle Scout. He is also the news editor of his school paper, The Benet Herald. Michael is interested in the sciences and plans to go to Iowa State. Betty (Szekely) Fury opportunity to review the accomplishments of the preceding year. National President Charles stated his theme for this meeting would be Courage. He felt there was a great need for this trait. Courage is difficult to cultivate, and in order to develop courage there is a great need for cooperation, appreciation and gratitude. He elaborated on these qualities and requested that at all of our meetings we take into consideration these qualities to promote the affairs of the Association. National President Elmer Charles sadly announced the deaths of the following members: Illustrious Member Balint Csete, Branch 16, Perth Amboy, New Jersey; Illustrious Member Stephen Bosnyak, Branch 302, Hooversville, Pa.; Illustrious Member Louis Szenegeto, Branch 051, Passaic, New Jersey; Stephen Shavensky, Manager, Branch 172, Leechburg, Pa. The members present rose for a moment of silent prayer in tribute to our deceased brothers. President Charles extended congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Vespremi, Sr. of Detroit, Michigan, parents of Auditing Committee Member, John Vespremi, for their 50th Wedding Anniversary. He extended greetings from Mr. and Mrs. John Sabo, former National Controller and Budget Director. 2. Board Chairman, John P. Balia welcomed each member present. He noted everyone to be in good health, good mood and in good spirits. He stated that we shall review the operation of our Association for the past year and he requested full cooperation of each member so that the deliberations be fruitful. Chairman Balia officially calls the meeting to order. The Board Members, National Officers and Auditing Committee pledged allegiance to the Flag. Director Rev. Andrew P. Jacobs offered the invocation. 3. Mr. Albert Kertesz, speaking in behalf of the Auditing Committee, thanked the Board Members and National Officers for the opportunity of the Auditing Committee to be present at the opening of the Board Meeting. He stated the deliberations of the Board are of vital interest to the Auditing Committee and invited the Board Members to be present at one of their meetings also. He extended best wishes for a successful meeting. 4. Secretary of the Board, Frank J. Radvany, calls the Roll and the following are present: Elmer Charles, National President, Louis L. Varga and Julius J. Lenart, Vice Presidents; Directors: John P. Balia, Frank Bero, Stephen Danko, Michael Hegedűs, Stephen J. Ivancso, Rev. Andrew P. Jacobs, Dr. Andrew Kovács, Stephen Lang, Jr., Frank J. Radvany, Joseph Toma, Louis Vassy, and Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., Albert J. Stelkovics, National Secretary and Julius E. Somogyi, National Treasurer, Gay B. Banes, General Counsel and Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, Medical Director. 5. The Agenda is presented to the Board and same is adopted with the proviso that any matter properly belonging before the meeting may be added thereto during the course of the meeting. 6. The Board of Directors extended appreciation to the National Officers and all the dedicated personnel who took part in the preparation and filing of the Annual Statement. 7. Board Chairman, John P. Balia, introduced Mr. Robert E. Bruce, our Actuary, who read his report to the Board. Following this, the Board proceeded to discuss the Report in detail. During the deliberations many questions were asked pertaining to acquisition of new business, its costs, and future plans which could produce growth for the Association. The Board accepted the Actuary’s Report. 8. Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, Medical Director, submitted his report for 1969. The Board accepted the report of the Medical Director with sincere appreciation is accepted and placed on file. 9. A message of greetings from former Chairman of the Auditing Committee, Gaspar Papp was read and acknowledged by the Board. 10. National President, Elmer Charles, reports to the Board that he has received an offer from Martin & Kohler, Inc. for the sale of the Kulpmont, Branch 02 Social Home, Kulpmont, Pennsylvania. The purchaser agrees to pay conveyance taxes. The seller will pay commission. The Board unanimously agreed to sell the Kulpmont Social Home and National President Charles and the Staff are authorized to complete the sale. 11. The Board unanimously adopted the following resolution pertaining to the revised Salary Plan and Job Level Schedule: RESOLUTION RESOLVED by the Board of Directors in regular quarterly meeting assembled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this 9th day March, 1970 that a revised Salary Plan and Job Level Schedule as discussed at this meeting be adopted and made a part of these minutes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that salary increases for Home Office Employees proposed in the Report of the 9 i
