William Penn Life, 1976 (11. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1976-01-01 / 1. szám

us. But remember, we can not accomplish everything at once, for if we did, we would not have things to do in the future.

Let me review with you what we promised the delegates that we will do, and I quote:

“We need to complete our insurance portfolio “ Here I must emphasize also the need to decrease the number of billing statements by higher minimum monthly payments, recommend $10.00 on all new business in 1976.

We must eliminate free postage for advanced payors as of January billing.

“ The next administration should establish the Membership Services Department. ”

This recommendation can be found in my report to you at our first meeting four years ago.

“ I strongly recommend a Marketing Director.1’

The reason: to increase membership with a program of organized sales promotion, with a staff of well-trained representatives, properly supervised and oriented to our needs.

These are the programs for which you must commit your action at this meeting.

The other programs that we committed to support, for the sake of the record, are as follows:

“ Develop a Youth Program on Branch and National Level.”

“ Preservation of our Cultural Heritage.”

“ Cultivate interest in Hungarian Language and Folk Dancing.”

“ Scholarship and Student Exchange Programs.”

“ Support of Youth Camps.”

We can add in anticipation, the

(a) Merger of American Fund.

(b) A Building of the Grant Street Property.

Construction of Home for the

Elderly.

(d) Merger of St. George Catholic Union.

As we begin our term once again, I ask you to listen to reason and reason while listening. Hope must replace despair: Frustration must give way to determination.

We must, together, look forward enthusiastically and affirmatively, with every confidence, that the future will witness even greater attainments than the previous four years.

Our enthusiasm must be like a special grace, to give it vitality to aspire, desire, and inspire in order that the members will know more, have more, and above all, be more!

7) Vice President John P. Balia stated that he has been Chairman of the Board for eight years. He enjoyed presiding over the Board and conducted the meetings to the best of his ability. Vice President Balia extended thanks and appreciation to the

Board for all its cooperation during that time and felt all the discussions were fruitful and for the best interest of the Association.

Vice President Balia continued by saying that the time has come for the election of a new Chairman of the Board, and placed in nomination the name of Elmer Charles. The nomination was seconded. Chair asked for further nomination, there being none, it was moved that nomination be closed. The motion was adopted. The Board unanimously elected President Elmer Charles as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the next four years.

President Charles thanked each one for the honor and privilege to serve but felt we honored the Association more by his election. He felt this was one more step forward by the Association. He stated he was not accepting for any personal interest, but rather for the best interest of the Association. He assured everyone this position is for representation to move the Association forward. It has placed the Association at its highest level when the President represents the Association as its Board Chairman. He thanked the Board for its confidence in him and pledged to work for the best interest of the Association.

8) Vice President Balia next placed in nomination the name of Director Frank J. Radvany as Secretary of the Board for the next four years. Director Toma seconded the nomination. The Chair asked for any further nomination, there being none, it was moved and adopted to close nominations. The Board unanimously elected Director Frank J. Radvany as Secretary of the Board for the next four years. Director Radvany sincerely thanked the Board for again placing confidence in him, and pledged to work for the best interest of the Board and the Association.

9) National Secretary read the following resolution pertaining to the Executive Committee:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the By-Laws provide for as Executive Committee consisting of National President, two National Vice Presidents and two members elected from among the Board of Directors, and

WHEREAS, it is customary that the Officers of a corporation, or the President, make recommendation for members of the Board to serve on said Executive Committee, and

WHEREAS, two elected Board members shall exercise powers of the Board of Directors while the Board is not in session, therefore, the elected members should be one from the Eastern Region and one from the Western Region of the area of the territory of operation.

NOW COMES National President Charles and recommends that Director Frank Bero of the Eastern Region and

Director Stephen Danko of the Western Region be elected to the Executive Committee for a four year term.

The Board of Directors unanimously adopted the Resolution.

10) It was moved, seconded and the Board adopted the following Resolution pertaining to appointments.

RESOLUTION

In compliance with Chapter IV, Section 4, the Board of Directors in regular quarterly meeting assembled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this 15th day of December, 1975, hereby appoints the following officers for a four year term, commencing January 1,1976.

Gay B. Banes, J.D., General Counsel Gregory M. Lang, M.D., Medical Director Bruce & Associates, Consulting Actuaries

11) It was moved, seconded and the Board unanimously adopted the following Resolution pertaining to Membership Service Department.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, it is recommended by the National Officers that a "Membership Service” Department be established to control lapses, cash surrenders, loans, matured endowment replacements, conservation of certificates, and such other functions that are presently performed, partly by Home Office or District Office Clerks.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED this 15th day of December, 1975, by the Board of Directors, that a “Membership Service” Department be established at the Home Office as of January 1, 1976, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mr. Gus G. Nagy is hereby appointed as Vice President of the “ Membership Service” Department for a four year term, with the same compensation and benefits that he is currently receiving, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as soon as feasible, a WATS LINE be installed at the Home Office to provide toll-free telephone service between the Service Department and the membership.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the duties of the Vice President of Membership Services be established from time to time by the Executive Committee and supervised by the National President.

Gus G. Nagy thanked the Board of Directors for this appointment and pledged to continue to work 100% for the best interest of the Association.

12) The Board ensued on a lengthy discussion with reference to the establishment of a Marketing and Sales Promotion Department. Each Director was afforded the opportunity to express his opinion with reference to this subject. Following this lengthy deliberation, the Board of Directors moved, seconded and unanimously adopted the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, it is recommended by the National Officers that a “Marketing and Sales Promotion” Department be estab-14