William Penn Life, 1975 (10. évfolyam, 2-4. szám)
1975-10-01 / 4. szám
the rules and set membership dues, and same be reported to the Home Office. Each year they must report to the Home Office the number of social members in Branch 18. They must also purchase sufficient liability insurance to protect the Association from any liability in connection with the operation of the Social Home. 13. The Board further directs General Counsel Banes to review all phases of social homes or clubs operated under the name of the Association in various cities and take necessary steps to incorporate them into separate entities and take proper action to save harmless the Association from any liability. Mr. Banes is also to take immediate steps to settle the Branch 163, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, Social Home matter. 14. In accordance with the By-Laws, the Board of Directors accepted the Nominating Committee as appointed by the National President. 15. President Elmer Charles presented to the Board of Directors an air-rights lease proposed for the development of Block ”C.” There is proposed a building program in two stages, initially two or three stories of commercial building, and two or three stories of parking garage. Later adding a multi-story office tower, motel or residential tower. This is a fifty year lease with option to renew for an additional fifty years. The Board acknowledges the report of the National President. It was moved, seconded and unanimously approved that the Investment Committee consummate an agreement as soon as possible for the development of the Association property known as Block "C.” 16. Following a thorough page by page discussion of the Executive Committee Meeting Minutes of August 14 and 15, 1975, It was moved, seconded and adopted to accept the Executive Committee Meeting Minutes in its entirety and to ratify the actions taken by the Executive Committee. 17. Field Assistant to the National President Gus G. Nagy submitted a final report of the 1975 Bowling Tournament and Scholarship Days held in Chicago, Illinois. The Board acknowledged the report of Gus G. Nagy, coordinator, and Director Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., Bowling Tournament Administrator, and wishes to express its sincere thanks and appreciation to them as well as the local committee which helped make the event such a huge success. Over 700 persons attended the banquet. Everyone present had a most enjoyable time. 18. The Board of Directors next reviewed page by page the Board Report 24 to the General Convention. Moved, seconded, and the Board authorized the National Officers to make any corrections, additons or changes in the format of the Convention Agenda and Report as may be necessary. 19. Moved, seconded, and the Board authorized the National Treasurer to transfer funds from the Association's General Treasury to the William Penn Scholarship Foundation to cover additional scholarship awards which have been granted. 20. The Board of Directors acknowledged receipt of letters of thanks from the Lorantffy Care Center, Inc. for our donation, Louis Vassy for our get-well wishes, Marriott Corporation for our resolution of thanks, The Calvin Synod for our donation to their Youth Camp. 21. A letter was read from Mr. August J. Molnár, Executive Director of the American Hungarian Foundation in which they request appearance before our Convention Delegates to solicit continued support. In light of the Board's recommendation to the Convention to discontinue support of this organization, it is resolved by the Board that the National Secretary inform Mr. Molnár of the action taken. 22. Moved, seconded, and the Board adopted the resolution pertaining to amending Employee Retirement Fund By-Laws to comply with new Pension Act. 23. The Board of Directors and Official Family of the William Penn Association held a dinner Tuesday evening at the William Penn Hotel where the Illustrious Citation was presented to Directors Frank Bero and Stephen Lang, Jr. Vice President Louis L. Varga made the presentation to Director Bero, and Vice President John P. Balia presented the Illustrious Citation to Director Lang. Mrs. Zsófia Gomory, widow of the late Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, Medical Director of the William Penn Association, was also present for the occasion. She donated a portrait of the late Dr. Gomory to the Association. Gay B. Banes, General Counsel for the Association, presented this portrait on behalf of Mrs. Gomory, National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics accepted for the Association. National President Elmer Charles also extended congratulations to Director Bero and Director Lang. He also thanked Mrs. Gomory for her gift and the portrait will be hung in the Association’s Home Office along with other distinguished officers who have served the Association. 24. National President Charles, in his closing remarks, informed the Board he has been reviewing many aspects of the agreement with reference to the development of Block “C,” and hopes to consummate same as quickly as possible. He expressed his grateful appreciation for the cooperation extended him during this meeting which dealt with many serious considerations pertaining to the forthcoming Convention. The ‘Unity” which is our theme for the Convention, was exemplified at this meeting and he feels that the Convention with this type of ‘Unity” will be concluded in three days. Between now and convention time, everyone will be kept imformed of convention events. Once again, President Charles expressed his sincere thanks for the cooperation and support he has received these past four years. He especially thanked the Executive Committee for the efforts they put forth the past four years in working for the best interest of our Association. The Executive Committee is an important arm of our Association. Mr. Charles invited everyone to come to the convention with compassion, with love and respect for one another and in complete unity. He expressed best wishes to everyone and he will see everyone at the convention. 25. Vice President andChairmanof the Board John P. Balia also thanked the Board of Directors and National Officers for their cooperation these past four years. He sees no reason why we shouldn't continue in the same fashion in the future. He hopes everyone will come to the convention in the same spirit. The Chairman expressed best wishes to the members present, hoped everyone will have a pleasant trip home, and hoped to see everyone in a united spirit at the Convention. 26. Chairman Balia adjourned the meeting at 12:00 Noon. Respectfully submitted, Frank J. Radvany Secretary of the Board John P. Balia Board Chairman ATTEST: Albert J. Stelkovics National Secretary
