William Penn Life, 1972 (7. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1972-07-01 / 3. szám

Minutes of the Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting only talking of money, guns,ships, and all of that, but of the lives of our best people, the cream of our youth. Over 55,000 dead. And only God in Heaven knows how many thousands will spend the rest of their lives in hospitals until they die. Others will suffer and be handicapped from unseen wounds. I’m not even thinking of these who have become drug addicts. What of them? So­ciety will have to contend with them also, you know. For after all, if they took up the habit in Asia, we sent them there. Aren’t they some of the worst casualties? I wonder. I wonder. HOW DO YOU PUT a price tag on human life? Or on human suffering? How much more do we owe? Who do we owe it to? Do we owe everything we have to the military-industrial complex? What is our commitment to Vietnam? Or to that dictator Thieu? Must we de­stroy our youth and our future? Must we ruin our economy and all for a corrupt regime in some far-off country? The only thing we haven’t given that corrupt regime is the will to fight. With­out it, nothing we do means anything to those people. The will and desire must come from within themselves. We cannot give them that; in fact, that is about all we have not given them. If Thieu’s army lacks these ingredients, then that only compounds the flagrant use, or misuse — or even abuse — of power by our leaders. They keep calling it a war but nobody ever declared it as such. BUT WHATEVER you want to call it, it has practically ripped our country apart and may yet destroy us morally, as well as economically. When will our leaders wake up? It is high time they act with the interest of the people and our country at heart. It is sad that it’s the young man that has to go fight an old man’s war. But I guess that’s the way it’s always been and will continue to be. Jack Anderson, in his column, said Nixon ordered the bombings of Haiphong and the North as much to impress Mos­cow as to deter Hanoi. That’s very dan­gerous policy, I must say! NIXON HAS SAID he won’t be pushed around. What gives him, or us, the right to go into anyone’s country where we have no business and push them around? I wonder! I wonder! President Nixon proposes to withdraw troops, and he is playing at it. But — he has increased naval and sea power, as well as air power. He has stepped up the bombings. I could go on and on, but there are other speakers and I feel I’ve ex­pressed some thoughts and views as a coal miner on this subject. I WANT to leave you with this subject. As man to man is so unjust, We hardly know which one to trust; We trust so many to our sorrow So be careful today — not tomorrow! EXCERPTS MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD JUNE 12, 1972 in the Board Room of the Home Office, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1. National President Elmer Charles opened the meeting. — He welcomed the Board Members and National Officers. President Charles informed the Board that the Agenda is relatively short for this meeting, and he has not submitted a written report. He stated that the National Fraternal Congress adopted the theme “Faith in Fra­ternity.” He felt that we, too, as a frater­nal society must have faith in one another, faith in our Association, and faith in our Country. President Charles reported the following deaths since our last Board Meeting: Illustrious Member — Antal Borsody, Manager former Branch 222, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Illustrious Member — Stephen Nagy, Manager former Branch 29, Berwick, Pennsylvania. Illustrious Member — Joseph Roller Manager former Branch 290, Depew, New York. Illustrious Member — László Bertothy, Manager former Branch 2-R, Union City, Connecticut. Mr. Louis Vandra — Husband of former employee Frida Vandra. Mr. Stephen Torok — Father-in-law of Vice President Balia. The Board Members and National Of­ficers stood for a minute of silent prayer in memory of our deceased members. Mr. Charles expressed sincere pleasure to see that Board Chairman and Vice Pre­sident John P. Balia is with us and in good health. Mr. Balia underwent serious major surgery recently and the good Lord answered our prayers when he granted him a speedy rcovery from his operation. He wished him continued good health for many years to come. President Charles also announced that Director William C. Kohut was also hos­pitalized since our last meeting for an operation and he, too, is recovering rapid­ly, and extended best wishes to him. Congratulations were in order to the following who have, or will soon, be cel­ebrating bithday anniversaries: National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics, President Elmer Charles, Vice President Louis L. Varga, and Director Frank J. Radvany. He also informed the Board that Direc­tor Frank Bero was elected to the Board of Associates at the University of Bridge­port, Connecticut. He extended congratu­lations to Director Bero. He also congratu­lated Vice President and Mrs. Louis L. Varga on becoming Grandparents for the fourth time. He asked for God’s blessing on this meeting. 2. Chairman of the Board, John P. Balia, stated he was also happy to see everyone present and in good health. He thanked all the members for the kind wishes and prayers extended to him dur­ing his recent illness. It really gave him a tremendous amount of encouragement during his period of illness. He informs the Board that there are important de­cisions which must be made, and he is sure they will be made for the best in­terest of the Association. He officially called the meeting to order. 3. The Board of Directors and National Officers pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. 4. Rev. Director Andrew P. Jacobs of­fered the invocation. 5. Secretary of the Board, Frank J. Rad­vany, calls the roll and the following are present: Elmer Charles, National Presi­dent; Louis L. Varga and John P. Balia, Vice Presidents; Directors: Frank Bero, Zoltán B. Emri, Michael Hegedűs, Rev. Andrew P. Jacobs, Albert G. Kertesz, Wil­liam C. Kohut, Dr. Andrew Kovács, Ste­phen Lang, Jr., Frank J. Radvany, John Sabo, Joseph Toma, John Veszprémi, Jr., Albert J. Stelkovics, National Secretary, Julius E. Somogyi, National Treasurer, Gay B. Banes, General Counsel, and Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, Medical Director. 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. The next order of business was the unveiling of the Portrait of Past President Julius Macker. President Charles escorted Honorary President, John Bencze, and Past President, Julius Macker, to the Board Room and seated them at the head of the table. National President, Elmer Charles, wel­comed these two distinguished guests to the unveiling of a portrait of Past Presi­dent, Julius Macker. This represented another milestone in the history of our Association. He thanked each of the dis­tinguished members for being present so we may duly honor a man who has served the Association for more than forty years. President Charles recalled that twenty­­two years ago, Honorary President John Bencze assigned him to the field. He never dreamed he would have the honor that is bestowed upon him now, as Pre­sident, to make such a presentation. Dur­ing his life with the Association, he trav­eled into many homes. These homes were always decorated with photographs and 12

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