William Penn Life, 1974 (9. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1974-01-01 / 1. szám

17. Moved, seconded, and the Board authorized the Staff to investigate the feasibility of expanding our Children’s Christmas Parties so as to involve more children and increase the monetary allo­cation. 18. Moved, seconded, and the Board authorized setting aside one day a year for education and edification of our Board members in all areas of insurance. Qualified experts to be called in to hold seminars, so Board members could become more involved in the operations of the Association. 19. Moved, seconded, and the Board authorized that the present salaries of the National Officers be extended into 1974. The Board further authorized the Executive Committee to review the salaries of the National Officers and submit their recommendation at the March Board Meeting. Any changes in the salary status of the National Officers would be retroactive to January 1, 1974. 20. Moved, seconded, and the Board accepted the Minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting held on December 6 and 7, 1973. The Board ratified the actions taken by the Executive Commit­tee at that meeting. 21. Moved, seconded, and the Board adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION RESOLVED that the Association donate to the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc. a sum to assure five scholarship grants each year of $150.00 each, over and above those provided for by the interest earnings of the Foundation. 22. At a recent meeting the members of Branch 19, New Brunswick, N.J. passed a resolution whereby they decided to donate$ 11,381.84which sum is being held in escrow for Branch 19 at the Home Office, to the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foun­dation, Inc. This donation is to be known as the New Brunswick Scholar­ship Fund and that 60% of the interest which is earned on this sum, to be awarded as scholarship grants to Branch 19 members as recommended by Branch 19. The Board of Directors and National Officers are deeply grateful to Branch 19, New Brunswick, N.J. for this generous gift. The funds received will be certainly designated as requested by Branch 19. It is also hoped by the Board that other Branches, with available funds, emulate the example set by Branch 19. 24. The following are dates when the Board will meet for their quarterly meetings in 1974. March 18, 19 and 20, 1974 June 10, 11 and 12, 1974 September 16, 17 and 18, 1974 December 9, 10 and 11, 1974 25. The Board acknowledged receipt of letters of thanks from the George Mészáros family, Pittsburgh, Pennsylva­nia; John Hegedűs family, Trenton, New Jersey; Andrew R. Balogh family, Bridgeport, Connecticut; and the Paul Bietsky family, New York, New York, on their recent bereavement. National Secretary Albert J. Stelko­­vics also thanked everyone for the best wishes and get well cards he received while hospitalized. 26. The Board acknowledged receipt of a letter of request from Julia R. Orosz who sponsors the Garden of Hungarian Song on Radio Station WAMO. Follo­wing a discussion of this matter, it was moved, seconded, and the Board autho­rized a contract with the Garden of Hungarian Song as outlined in their letter dated December 1, 1973. 27. The Board acknowledged receipt of a letter from Julius Nadas of Cleve­land, Ohio whereby he requested con­sideration for the purchase of educa­tional pamphlets by the William Penn Association. The Board authorized the National Secretary to respond to his letter of request and order sample copies of this pamphlet. 28. Pennsylvania Insurance Department has invalidated that provi­sion in any Accidental Death Benefit Rider which provide that the Double Indemnity is only payable if death oc­curs within 90 days of the accident. The ruling was based on a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling in the case of another insuror. The Department requires that an Amendatory Rider be filed to comply with this ruling. The Amendatory Rider was filed this week. 29. Albert J. Stelkovics, Secretary of Branch 296, thanked the Board of Directors on behalf of Branch 296, Springdale, Pennsylvania for the dona­tion the Association rendered in order to furnish the William Penn Room. The furnishings have now been partially completed and the membership is en­joying the facilities of this newly reno­vated room. 30. Director John Veszprémi submit­ted a verbal report regarding the forthcoming National Bowling Tour­nament and Scholarship Days to be held in Detroit, Michigan. He informed the Board that a Hotel has been contracted. Buses have been arranged for and the Bowling Alley with 94 lanes has also been engaged. All other details are progressing satisfactorily and he is looking forward to a most successful Tournament. 31. Moved, seconded, and the Board authorized the Home Office Staff to make necessary arrangements for a Scholarship Dinner-Dance to be held in conjunction with the National Bowling Tournament in Detroit, Michigan. 32. The Board acknowledged receipt of letter of complaint from Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan, concerning Branch 18 and Sports Club news items. Secreta­ry is requested to reply, advising Branch how future news items will be publi­shed. 33. The Board acknowledged with sincere thanks and appreciation a Christmas donation of $25. (X) to the William Penn Scholarship Foundation, Inc. by Miss Franees A. Furedy. 34. National President Elmer Charles, in his closing remarks, stated that we have said many nice things during these days of deliberation, and he had nothing more to say. He was grateful for the spirit of deliberation, grateful for the offerings each Director made at this meeting. It is enlightening and grati­fying to know how each one feels. It demonstrates that all his efforts over the years to hold together pays off. The greatest blessing is unity, for in unity there is strength. Together we can ac­complish all those ideals which we have planned. President Charles wishes all a very Merry Christmas and carry forth into next year that “It is more joyful to give than to receive.” Encourage others to participate in the Christmas Fund dona­tion program of the Scholarship Foun­dation. It’s a very worthwhile cause to invest in our youth. 35. Chairman of the Board John P. Balia also thanked each one for their fine cooperation. He feels this was one of the most fruitful meetings he has conducted. He was pleased to see all the Directors participate in discussions, which proves that everyone is trying to work for the best interest of our Asso­ciation. He extended a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous New Year to all. Respectfully submitted, Frank J. Radvany Secretary of the Board John P. Balia, Vice President Chairman of the Board 16

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