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

1972-07-01 / 3. szám

Julia R. Orosz of Radio Station WAMO, for donations rendered by the Association. The Board acknowledged receipt of let­ters of thanks from the Officers and mem­bers of Branch 14, Cleveland. Ohio, for the attendance of the National Officers and certain Directors at their recent 70th Anniversary celebration. The Board acknowledged receipt of let­ter of thanks from Andrew Bennett for the Association sending representatives to the Independent Athletic Alumni Asso­ciation Hall of Fame dinner, into which he was inducted. Mr. Bennett was very active with the Verhovay Baseball Teams in the 1930’s. 21. National Secretary, Albert J. Stelko­­vics, read a letter addressed to the Board of Directors from Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan, pertaining to the matter of the District Office. National President, Elmer Charles, informed the Board that on May 3, 1972 he visited the Detroit Branch and met with its officers. President Charles informed the Branch 18 officers that the Association would escrow the sum origi­nally invested by Branch 18 in the Det­roit Office. The Board hereby ratifies the action taken by the National President and the Investment Committee. The letters from Branch 18 now re­quests the Board to release the escrow amount to the Branch. On motion made and seconded, the Board complies with the request. 22. The Board acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mrs. Anne Stofa, Presi­dent, Branch 8, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. This matter was thoroughly discussed and reviewed by the Board of Directors. Gen­eral Counsel, Gay B. Banes, rendered an opinion to the Board. Moved, seconded and the Board approved that National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics reply to the letter from Branch 8, advising them that neither the Home Office nor Gen­eral Counsel can do anything further. 23. The Board acknowledged an invita­tion from Hungarian Reformed Federa­tion of America to the opening of their National Convention on Monday, June 26, 1972, in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Moved, seconded and Board authorized the Na­tional Officers and local Directors to at­tend the opening day of their Conven­tion, and extend the best wishes of the Association for a successful and fruitful convention. 24. General Counsel, Gay B. Banes, made a report on the progress in procur­ing the assets for Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio, from the sale of the Social Home. Following a lengthy discussion, the Board requested General Counsel to again write to Branch 14 requesting clarification of this matter. The Board further authorized General Counsel to take legal action, if necessary, to procure these funds so they become the true assets of Branch 14. 25. President Charles informed the Board that he called a special meeting of the Executive Committee on Tuesday evening, June 13, 1972, for the purpose of appointing the Co-Administrators for the 1973 Bowling Tournament. Secretary of the Executive Committee, Director He­gedűs, read the minutes of the meeting, copy of which is made a part of these minutes. Moved, seconded and the Board ratified the action of the Executive Com­mittee. 26. Director Bero informed the Board that he had occasion to attend a banquet of the Eastern Calvin Synod Conference held in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Our Na­tional President Elmer Charles, was high­ly honored at this banquet. The Board acknowledged this information and con­gratulated President Charles for the honor and esteem he received. 27. Director Hegedűs made a report to the Board of Directors on the George Washington Awards Dinner held bv the American Hungarian Studies Foundation and a meeting of the Hungarian Federa­tion in Philadelphia, Pa. He reported that the next Convention of the Federation will be in the fall of 1972 and recom­mended that the Association send a repre­sentative to that meeting. 28. Director Kertesz thanked the Exe­cutive Committee for appointing him as Co-Administrator of the 1973 Bowling Tournament. He pledged to give his full dedication to make the tournament a suc­cess. 29. National President Elmer Charles stated in his closing remarks that he was just as joyful and happy as at the open­ing of this Board meeting. The Board went through a very constructive meeting. There was a fine exchange of ideas. He felt the meeting of the Scholarship Founda­tion was most constructive, and proved that much progress has been made with that portion of our fraternal activity. He congratulated the Board members and the members at large for the generous re­sponse in donations made to the Scholar­ship Fund at this time. With the con­tinued growth of this Scholarship Fund the prestige brought forth will be a great as«et to the Association. He felt that close communication and exchange of ideas has brought us closer together. He thanked the Board members and National Officers for their continued support and confidence and feels that with continued cooperation we can work in close harmony with one another. President Charles informed the mem­bers present that today, June 14, is Flag Day. He reminded us what it means to be loyal and faithful to our Flag. He closed with the following quote, “Where courageous people lead ,we will have fol­lowers.” He thanked everyone for the fine co­operation, extended pleasant greetings to those at home, and wished everyone a safe, pleasant journey home. 30. Chairman of the Board, John P. Balia, also thanked each and everyone for the fine cooperation extended to him. He felt we had produced a successful NOTICE If you have moved and want your address changed, you MUST return the label from the last publication with the change of address to the publisher. Your cooperation will be appreciated. meeting, with good harmony and under­standing in the minimal of time. He ex­tended best wishes to the membership at large and hoped each and everyone will have an enjoyable vacation period. Respectfully submitted: Frank J. Radvany Secretary of the Board MINUTES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Penn Fraternal Association TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1972 1. The Executive Committee meeting was called to order by Mr. Elmer Charles. National President, at 7:30 P.M. 2. Mr. Charles expresses thanks for the Executive Committee’s willingness to meet in the evening to take care of two matters. 3. On the basis of suggestion made at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc., it is una­nimously resolved by the Executive Com­mittee that the 1973 Bowling Tournament be officially designated as William Penn Association National Bowling Tournament and Scholarship Foundation Days. 4. On the basis of the Board Resolu­tion whereby the Executive Committee of the Board appoints the Administrators for the National Bowling Tournament from among the nearest Directors of the State where the Tournament is being held. Since the Board of Directors selected the City of Cleveland in the State of Ohio to be the 1973 Tournament Site, the Exe­cutive Committee appoints Directors Dr. Andrew Kovács, Cleveland, Ohio, and Albert G. Kertesz, Dayton, Ohio, to serve as Co-Administrators of the 1973 National Bowling Tournament. Due to the fact that this will be the first occasion that the Association will incorporate with the Na­tional Tournament the promotion of the Scholarship Foundation, the Executive Committee designates Director John Sabo President of the Scholarship Foundatioi to act in conjunction with the two Tour nament Co-Administrators to coordinat the Scholarship Foundation objective with the Bowling Tournament. Respectfully submitted: Michael Hegedűs Executive Committee Secretary 15

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