William Penn Life, 1971 (6. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1971-02-01 / 1. szám

Continued from page 10 cant and fruitful meeting which will review the accomplishments of the past year and look to the future not only next year but for many years to come.

President Charles reported with a sad heart the death of the following members:

Michael Faczan, Director and Illustrious Member of Branch 0008, Johnstown, Pennsylvania;

Imre Csikar, former Manager, Branch

7-R, New Britain, Connecticut;

Frank Dudás, former President and Illustrious Member, Branch 0008, Johnstown, Pennsylvania;

Andrew Nagy, Illustrious Member, Branch 71, Duquesne, Pennsylvania;

James Sera, Former President, Branch 189, Alliance, Ohio;

One Vietnamese casualty who made the supreme sacrifice, John R. Tamburri, Jr., Branch 613, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

President Charles also reminded the Board Members and National Officers that today is the anniversary date of Pearl Harbor.

In tribute to all deceased members, the Board Members and National Officers rose for a moment of silent prayer.

On the more pleasant side, he offered greetings of Happy Birthday to those who celebrated their birthday since the last Board Meeting and he offered sincerest congratulations to Director and Mrs. Stephen Lang, Jr. who celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary recently.

Once again, he welcomed all present and expressed sincere wishes for a fruitful meeting.

2. Chairman of the Board, John P. Balia, also welcomed the Directors and National Officers. He stated this was an important meeting for we shall evaluate the progress of the past year and concern ourselves with various areas of operation of our Association. He expressed hope that the decisions to be reached will be for the best interest of our Association.

3. Vice President, Louis Varga, offered the I vocation. The Board Members and National Officers pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

4. National President, Elmer Charles,

administered the oath of office to Director Julie Macker. Director Macker accepted the ngratulations of the Board and Nate d Officers with deep emotion. He tha: the members present for their

since, thoughts and pledged he will serve > the best of his ability in the best interest of our Association.

'cretary of the Board, Frank J. Radv; ,y, calls the Roll and the following are present: Elmer Charles, National President; Louis L. Varga and John P. Balia, Vice Presidents Directors: Frank Beio, Stephen Danko, Michael Hegedűs, Stephen J. Ivancso, Dr. Andrew Kovács, Stephen Lang, Jr., Julius Macker, 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. The Board acknowledged a telegram from Director Rev. Jacobs requesting he be excused from this Board Meeting.

6. 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.

7. National Secretary, Albert J. Stelkovics, read a letter from Dr. Arpad Nagy, General Agent, Branch 0013, Trenton. New Jersey, requesting permission to make a personal appearance before the Board of Directors. The Board heard the minutes of the meeting between Dr. Nagy and National Officers on October 9, 1970 at the Home Office and after a lengthy discussion, moved, seconded to permit Dr. Nagy to appear before the Board. The Board defeated the motion and Dr. Nagy’s request was denied.

8. Moved, seconded and the Board accepted the report of General Counsel.

9. The Board acknowledged a report submitted by the National Secretary on the Mail Referendum Balloting regarding the William Penn Fraternal Association and American Life Insurance Association Merger. Moved, seconded and adopted the following Resolution pertaining to this balloting:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED by the Board of the William Penn Fraternal Association in regular meeting assembled that the report of the National Secretary pertaining to the approval of the Merger Agreement between the William Penn Fraternal Association and American Life Insurance Association in the form read at this meeting and which includes a tabulation of the mail balloting as provided by the By-Laws be and the same is hereby acknowledged.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said report with the Resolutions adopted by the Convention Delegates together with the Officers certificates be and the same are hereby approved and ratified and incorporated herein by reference as though fully written herein.

Adopted this 7th day of December, 1970.

10. The Board acknowledged the report of General Counsel that the Connecticut Insurance Department approved the William Penn Fraternal Association and American Life Insurance Association Merger dated December 1, 1970.

11. President Charles expressed sincere appreciation to Vice President Varga and especially to Director Bero who were instrumental in negotiations with the Connecticut Insurance Department regarding the merger of American Life.

Vice President Louis Varga commended our National President, Elmer Charles, General Counsel, Gay B. Banes and Director Frank Bero for the tremendous effort they put forth in the negotiation of the American Life Merger with the Connecticut Insurance Department.

12. The Board acknowledged receipt of a letter from the American Hungarian Studies Foundation, moved, seconded and the Board adopted that donation of $100 be made to the American Hungarian Studies Foundation.

13. The Board of Directors acknowledge report that St. Stephen’s Merger has been accomplished and all assets will be transferred from St. Stephen to William Penn Fraternal Association before December 31, 1970.

14. National President, Elmer Charles, expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Anthony Tezsla, Director Hegedűs, Director Radvany, National Auditor, Zoltán Emri, for their efforts in finalizing the St. Stephen Society merger. The Board adopted the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED by the Board of the William Penn Fraternal Association in regular meeting assembled that,

WHEREAS, the Board did heretofore authorize that the Officers negotiate the acquisition by the William Penn of the assets and membership of the St. Stephen’s Aid Society, a non-profit corporation, under the laws of the State of New Jersey, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to said authorization, the Officers together with General Counsel did negotiate and enter into an agreement between the two societies dated July 24, 1970.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board in meeting assembled that the form of said Agreement and terms thereof be and the same is hereby approved and ratified and incorporated herein by reference as though fully written herein together with Financial Statement appended thereto of the said St. Stephen’s Aid Society dated as of June 30, 1970.

Adopted this 7th day of December, 1970.

15. Mr. William Kohut, Chairman of the National Auditing Committee appeared before the Board to extend his greetings to the Board and wish success for a fruitful meeting.

16. It was moved, seconded and adopted by the Board of Directors that any Branch of the Association which intends to sponsor air-tours for the purpose of obtaining group rates must notify the Home Office, in writing, of the time, date and destination of such air-tour.

It was further resolved that air-tour members, who travel under Branch sponsorship be required to sign a Release of Legal Liability for the William Penn Fraternal Association which must be filed with the Home Office prior to the date of departure.

It was further resolved that air-tour members must be beneficial members of the sponsoring branch unless the tour participant be uninsurable, then he or she may be enrolled as a dues paying social member of the sponsoring branch

17. Director Stephen Danko presen*