William Penn Life, 1975 (10. évfolyam, 2-4. szám)

1975-07-01 / 3. szám

Minutes of the Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting

Excerpts Of Minutes Of The Board Of Directors, William Penn Association Held, June 16-17, 1975 In The Board Room Of The Home Office In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1. National President Elmer Charles opened the meeting at 10:00 A.M. He welcomed the Board of Directors and National Officers to the meeting. Yesterday being Father’s Day, he hoped everyone enjoyed the occasion.

Mr. Charles stated there was no written report prepared for this meeting as previously agreed upon. The Agenda is prepared and also prepared is a format of the Board Report to the forthcoming National Convention. As the Convention date approaches, we are all getting more and more excited about the whole event.

President Charles expressed on behalf of the Association, a most sincere thanks and appreciation to the Pittsburgh area branches and all the Committee members who made the Scholarship Dinner-Dance last Saturday night such a successful affair. Many members and visiting Directors from the various states attended the affair and a most enjoyable evening of fraternal fellowship was had by all. President Charles urged other branches throughout our jurisdiction to promote such affairs for the benefit of the Scholarship program.

The following members were hospitalized: Mrs. Joan Kelemen, Home Office Employee; Mr. John Molnár, Father of Director Stephen Danko.

He further announced the death of the following: Samuel C. Gomory, M.D., Medical Director. Mrs. Elizabeth Kazar, Mother of Mrs. Mary Szeszak, Home Office Employee. Mrs. Sophie Nagy, Mother of Mrs. Joan Kelemen, Home Office Employee.

The members present stood for a moment of silent prayer in memory of our deceased members.

Mr. Charles further reported that a Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 1975 at 9:30 A.M. in the Allegheny Cemetery Chapel in memory of Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, Medical Director.

The President concluded his remarks by reminding the Board that the final Board meeting of this administration will be August 25, 1975.

2. Chairman of the Board John P. Balia welcomed the Board members and National Officers. Once again he was happy to see everyone present in good health and fine spirits. The Convention is fast approaching and there are certain

matters which will require our attention and decision. He is certain these matters will be taken care of. Vice President Balia offically calls the meeting to order.

3. The Board of Directors and National Officers pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Vice President Louis L. Varga offered the invocation.

4. Secretary of the Board Frank J.. Radvanycalled the roll and the following were present:

National President Elmer Charles; Vice Presidents Louis L. Varga and John P. Balia; Directors: Frank Bero, Zoltán B. Emri, Stephen Danko, Michael Hegedűs, Albert G. Kertesz, William C. Kohut, Stephen Lang, Jr., Frank J. Radvany, John Sabo, Joseph Toma, John P. Veszprémi, Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., Albert J. Stelkovics, National Secretary; Julius E. Somogyi, National Treasurer; Gay B. Banes, General Counsel; and Gus G. Nagy, Field Assistant to the National President.

5. The Agenda is adopted with the provisor that any matter properly belonging before the meeting may be added thereto during the course of the meeting.

6. National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics read the Minutes of the Executive Committee Meetings held on June 3, 4, and 5, 1975.

Moved, seconded, and the Board accepted same as a basis for further deliberation.

7. Moved, seconded, and the Board adopted the following recommendation of the Executive Committee pertaining to Chapter II, Section 16C(e) (Page 11) By-Law change. If any member involves the Association in litigation, thereby causing the Association unnecessary expense and adverse publicity, such member should not be eligible to be a Convention Delegate or Alternate Delegate. It is therefore recommended that the last eleven words of this section reading: “without first having his- complaint heard by the Board of Directors” be deleted.

• 8. Moved, seconded, and the Board adopted the following recommendation of the Executive Committee:

In order to successfully complete the General Convention in three days, as proposed by the Board of Directors, that those officers who are familiar with proper procedures for conducting the General Convention be elected. It recommends to the Convention that it elect Mr. Elmer Charles, National President, as Convention Chairman. Messrs. John P. Balia and

Louis L. Varga, Vice Presidents, as Convention Vice-Chairman, and Mr. Frank J. Radvany, Board Secretary, to be Convention Secretary, assisted by National Secretary Stelkovics. It is further recommended that General Counsel Gay B. Banes be Convention Parliamentarian. General Counsel Banes to prepare proper Resolution to accomplish this.

9. Moved, seconded, and the Board authorized the Executive Committee and Staff to make necessary changes in the proposed Convention Agenda, as the need arises.

10. National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics read letter of complaint regarding election of Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the National Convention by Mr. Frank Csiszár of Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan. Director Veszprémi stated that District Secretary Stephen Danko conducted the District Delegate Meeting as prescribed by the By-Laws and rules and regulations pertaining to the election of Convention Delegates. The Board acknowledged receipt of this letter and authorized the National Secretary to reply to same and inform Mr. Csiszár that the Board found no violation of the by-laws or guidelines at the District #30 meeting, thus the elections stand as reproted to the Home Office.

The Board of Directors heard the letter of complaint from Mr. Frank Balogh, President, Branch 15, Chicago, Illinois, with reference to the election of Convention Delegates, District #35. The Board finds that the matters mentioned by Mr. Balogh were not contrary to established rules and National Secretary is to send the Board’s reply to Mr. Balogh advising him that the elections are valid.

The Board further approved the action taken by the Executive Committee in replying to the complaints they had reviewed. These complaints were from Stephen Szemes, Branch 76, Philadelphia, Pa. Delegate District #9, John Jávor, President Branch 17, Lorain, Ohio, Delegate District #23 and Stephen Vechy, President Branch 13, Trenton, N.J. Delegate District #8.

11. Discussion ensued with reference to the format and contents of the official organ, William Penn Life. It was moved, seconded, and adopted to refer this matter for complete evaluation to the Executive Committee for their recommendation, however, no change is contemplated while the present printing contract is in force.

12. Moved, seconded, and the Board

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