William Penn Life, 1977 (12. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1977-07-01 / 3. szám

MINUTES . . . (Continued from Page Fourteen) committees who worked so diligently to make this fraternal function such a success. 10) National Secretary Albert J. Stel­­kovics reported that reservations were being received for the 1977 Tour to Hungary. Prospects look very promising for a very successful trip. 11) Calvin Youth Synod and Hunga­rian Scouts Association request the Board to again support their summer camps. It was moved, seconded and authorized by the Board that a donation of $1,000.00 be presented to the Calvin Youth Synod and $500.00 be donated to the Hungarian Scout Camp. 12) The Association has been notified by the Internal Revenue Service that it has approved the William Penn Associa­tion Employees Pension Plan By-Laws. Since it was necessary to make a few required changes in the wording of the By-Laws after they were submitted for approval, these changes were now read to the Board. The Board of Directors ratified the action of the National Officers and Actu­ary in changing certain wordings of the Employees Pension Plan By-Laws to comply with Internal Revenue Service requirements. 13) The Board of Directors acknow­ledged receipt of letters of thanks from the John L. Lovász Family on their re­cent bereavement. The Board also acknowledged receipt of letters of thanks from the Hyatt Re­gency of Washington, D.C. for using their hotel as our bowling tournament and banquet headquarters in Washing­ton. The George Walochik and Katona Families of Falls Church, Virginia for a successful bowling tournament and scho­larship days in Washington. Rev. Ste­phen Sziarto expressed thanks for being invited to offer the invocation. The Board further acknowledged receipt of a letter of thanks from the American Hungarian Foundation for our recent donation. 14) President Charles thanked the Board of Directors for allowing him to be absent from Monday’s Board meeting as it enabled him to attend a board meeting of the National Fraternal Con­gress in Wisconsin. June 14th is Flag Day and the National Fraternal Con­gress is celebrating this occasion with flag raising ceremonies at the Stoney Hill Schoolhouse at Fredonia, Wisconsin. He emphasized the important meaning of this ceremony as it received much publicity throughout the country which is promoted by the National Fraternal Congress. Mr. Charles further stated that the theme of the fraternal societies this year is “Fraternalism is a Family Affair” and we should emphasize this in our activities. 15) The Board ensued on a very lengthy discussion of the Penn’s Scenic View property, Middlecreek Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Moved, seconded and the Board approved that Mr. George Kemp be authorized to pre­pare a master plan for the camp and once this is accomplished the Executive Committee can select which portion to go ahead with first; then further imple­mentation can go step by step. 16) Chairman Charles expressed deep appreciation and thanks on behalf of the Association to Director Kohut who was instrumental in bringing about the ac­quisition of the Penn’s Scenic View pro­perty. The Association will surely bene­fit from the work and effort Director Kohut rendered in this matter. The Board also commends the Ad Hoc Com­mittee for its time and efforts put forth in bringing this property acquisition to r. successful conclusion. The Ad Hoc Committee having accomplished its mis­sion is then dissolved. 17) The Board acknowledged the ver­bal report of President Charles pertain­ing to the American Fund litigation. 18) The Board acknowledged the ver­bal report of President Charles pertain­ing to the development of Block C-Court House Square. 19) Moved, seconded and the Board accepted the recommendation of the Ex­ecutive Committee pertaining to the Sick Benefit Program and A&H program and as soon as statistics are available the matter will be turned over to the Actu­ary for study and recommendations. 20) Moved, seconded and the Board accepted the recommendation of the Ex­ecutive Committee pertaining to reac­tivating inactive Branches and providing a Youth Program, as follows: The first step must be to create an interest and this should be accomplished by getting members interested in joining the mem­bership campaign to earn money for trips such as to Hungary, National Bowling Tournament, Youth Camp and other places such as Hawaii, Las Vegas, Florida, etc. Secondly, every Branch at its December meeting should elect a Youth Director who could plan and carry out varied youth programs with a goal in mind of getting the young mem­bers eventually to our Summer Camp. The Youth Director should be supported from the Home Office for supplies and rental of space in which to carry out youth activities. With an active yóuth program it could conceivably help in get­ting the older members active in branch affairs, particularly if programs of in­terest to the retired and elderly mem­bers are also planned and carried out. 21) The Board ratifies the action of the Officers in discontinuing the sale of present annuity plans. Moved, seconded and the Board authorizes that the new annuity certificates be printed for those States where approval has been received and that these be marketed in those States. 22) Moved, seconded and the Board accepted the recommendation of the Ex­ecutive Committee that when a William Penn member is granted a first mort­gage loan, he be granted the loan at a rate 14% less than the going rate. 23) The Board next discussed the merger of the St. George Catholic Union with the William Penn Association which was disallowed by the New Jersey Insurance Department on a point of law. 24) President Charles informed the Board that National Treasurer Julius E. Somogyi is still in serious condition at the cardiac unit of Mercy Hospital. It appears at this time that Mr. Somogyi will require a lengthy period of time to recuperate. Moved, seconded and the Board authorized a six months leave of absence for Mr. Somogyi. 25) Moved, seconded and unanimously adopted by the Board to appoint in ac­cordance with the By-Laws of the Asso­ciation, National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics as Assistant Treasurer to as­sume the duties and responsibilities of the Treasurer during Mr. Somogyi’s leave of absence. 26) The Board discussed the feasibil­ity of conducting some of the future Board Meetings in different localities besides Pittsburgh, Pa. It also recom­mended that the Executive Committee review this subject and submit its con­siderations to the Board. Moved, second­ed and the Board unanimously approved to hold the September 1977 Board of Directors meeting in Bridgeport, Con­necticut. 27) The Board of Directors recom­mended to the Staff that they prepare a proper resolution and forward same to the Hyatt Regency, Washington, D.C. in thanks and appreciation for the many courtesies they extended the William Penn Association and its members and guests during the 1977 Bowling Tourna­ment and Scholarship Days. 28) Moved, seconded and the Board recommended to the Executive Commit­(Continued on Page Sixteen) 15

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