William Penn Life, 1973 (8. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1973-10-01 / 4. szám

Hefurther stated the local Branches in the Detroit area will give them their wholehearted support to make the event a success. 15. Director Hegedűs, Secretary of the Executive Committee, commences reading the Minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting held August 22 - 23, 1973, which was then discussed in its entirety. 16. Moved, seconded, and the Board accepted and ratified the action taken by the Executive Committee as outlined in the Minutes of August 22 and 23, 1973. 17. Moved, seconded, and the Board accepted the following resolution per­taining to Christmas Parties: RESOLUTION IT IS RESOLVED by the Board of Directors in regular quarterly meeting assembled this 10th day of September, 1973, that the Associations Treasury subsidize the 1973 Childrens Christmas Parties, as follows: (a) Branches holding Christmas Par­ties be entitled to one dollar and twenty five cents per juvenile member between the ages of 0 to 15. (b) The Home Office Treasury contri­bution not to exceed the following amounts: From 10 to 50 juvenile members - maximum $ 62.50 • From 51 to 100 juvenile members - maximum $ 125.00 From 101 to 150 juvenile members - maximum $ 187.50 From 151 to 200 juvenile members and over $ 250.00 (c) Branches to properly account to the Home Office, on forms furnished for this puroose, of all funds expended. (d) Home Office to furnish to Bran­ches printed invitations and carol books. (e) Branches desiring write-ups of the Christmas Party in William Penn Life are to submit tne articles together with any black and white photos to be publi­shed. 18. Chairman John P. Balia informed the Board that we would now review the Report of the National President to the Board of Directors dated September 10, 1973, page by page. The Board ensued upon the lengthy review and discussion of the many phases of opera­tion which involved the Association. 19. Moved, seconded, and the Board unanimously ratified the action taken by the National Secretary in having the computer program changed to provide for accepting and crediting the quarter­ly, semi-annual and annual mode of payment so long as payment is received during the mode payment period. 20. In compliance with Point 20, Minutes of the Board of Directors Meet­ing dated June 19, 1973, it is moved, seconded, and the Board ratified the action taken by the Staff in merging certain Branches from inactive to active Branches as outlined on Page 19, Report of the National President to the Board of Directors, dated September 10,1973. 21. The Board went into a lengthy review and discussion with deep con­cern pertaining to the debit balance outstanding as outlined in the Report of the National President. Moved, secon­ded, and the Board referred this matter to the Executive Committee to seek out appropriate collection agencies, or legal action on a percentage fee basis to attempt a recovery of some of these outstanding debit balances. 22. Moved, seconded, and the Board unanimously accepted the Report of the National President to the Board of Directors dated September 10, 1973, with sincere thanks and appreciation and same be placed in file. 23. Julius E. Somogyi Treasurer of the Scholarship Fund submitted a report to the Board of Directors. He reported a balance of $ 48,856.03. The Board also took note that many more branches are conducting social affairs whereby the Eroceeds are being donated to the Scho­­trship Foundation and continues to support and encourage such activities. 24. Moved seconded, and the Board authorized the Executive Committee to examine the feasibility of purchasing cassettes and other teaching material and institute the possibility of teaching the Hungarian language at various bran­ches. 25. National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics read letters of thanks from: Gay B. Banes and Mary Banasky family, Mrs. Frank Magyary, Ilona Gyulay Kamenar family, Stephen and Irene Rock, and Mrs. Anna Farrasso on their recent bereavement. Secretary Stelkovics read a letter of thanks and appreciation from the Home Office employees to the Board of Direc­tors and National Officers for granting them a day off for their annual outing. They further extended thanks and ap­­reciation to Attorney and Mrs. Gay B. anes who extended the kind invitation for the outing held at their Ligonier, Pennsylvania residence. The Board acknowledged receipt of these letters of thanks. Director Sabo extended sincere thanks and appreciation to the members for the many get well wishes he received while confined in the hospital. The Board acknowledged receipt of a letter of request from Jeno Szebeainsky, editor of the Hungarian newspaper “Magyarsag”, whereby he solicits sup­port for the Hungarian press in Ameri­ca. He requested to appear before the Board. The Board has referred this matter to the Executive Committee with the request that Mr. Szebedinszky be permitted to appear before the Executive Committee to personally pre­sent and explain his request. 26. President Charles called upon each Director at this point to offer suggestions which may assist the Staff to I THE INSURANCE SALESMAN . . Sorry, . . . our competitor’s commercial.” improve the overall operation of our Association. Moved, seconded, and the Board recommended that the National Secre­tary make notes of all the suggestions which may be submitted by the various Directors, and same be taken up for discussion at the next Executive Com­mittee meeting and bring forth their recommendations. A lengthy discussion ensued whereby each Director offered his thoughts and suggestions. 27. Vice President Varga conveyed a request from Rev. Tibor Dömötör, Akron, Ohio, seeking a donation for an old age home his congregation is build­ing. The Board authorized National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics to com­municate with Rev. Domotor in this matter. 28. In his closing remarks, President Charles thanked Vice President Varga for assisting in the chairing of today's meeting in the absence of Vice Presi­dent Balia. He thanked the Board Members for the understanding shown on the many issues discussed, and for participating in discussions and making recommenda­tions. All these suggestions and recom­mendations will be taken up at the next Executive Committee meeting. Meet­ings such as this are enjoyable and inspiring and we should work towards the goals we set forth. He felt sure the Executive Committee will respond to the work at hand. He bid each one a pleasant trip home and extended best wishes to our families and members. 29. Vice President Varga also thanked the Board on behalf of Chairman Balia for the fine work the Board has perfor­med at this meeting. Respectfully submitted: Frank J. Radvany Secretary of the Board John P. Balia, Vice President Chairman of the Board Elmer Charles National President ATTEST: Aldert J. Stelkovics National Secretary 12

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