William Penn Life, 1978 (13. évfolyam, 1. szám)

1978-01-01 / 1. szám

restaurant in Court House Square Plaza. The restaurant would be con­structed on the William Penn Associa­tion floor. After much discussion and deliberation by the Board members it was moved, seconded and authorized to refer this matter back to the Ex­ecutive Committee for further study and bring recommendations to the Board at the March meeting. 9) National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics read a lengthy report from Mr. James Talenti, Attorney and a Certified Public Accountant offering his opinions and recommendations in establishing the William Penn Plaza Corporation. This matter was referred to the Executive Committee for further study and consideration. 10) General Counsel Gay B. Banes submitted a draft of the proposed Management Contract which will be offered to Mr. Charles Greve and Mr. Richard Sullivan pertaining to the Court House Square Plaza develop­ment program. 11) The Board acknowledged receipt of letter of thanks from Michael Stivoric, Director of Member Services of the Croatian Fraternal Union of America for our support of the Fraternal Benefit Societies of Greater Pittsburgh’s efforts on behalf of the Children’s Hospital Fund Cam­paign. 12) The National Fraternal Con­gress of America has launched a Fam­ily Life Program. The theme of the Congress again is “Fraternalism is a Family Affair.” The Board recom­mends that William Penn Association participate fully in this program. Moved to have the Executive Commit­tee work out a program recognizing families in the William Penn who have 100% membership in the Association. The Executive Committee also prepare a program to enroll everyone in the family who are not members of the Association. 13) The Board of Directors ap­proved the following resolution amending policy certificates whereby the interest on policy loans would be 6% effective January 1, 1978. RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that to all certificates issued January 1, 1978 and after, an endorsement be attached increasing the certificate loan interest to 6% an­nually. 14) Moved, seconded and the Board approved Point 22 in the Executive Committee Minutes dated November 18, 1977 which reads as follows: The Executive Committee next deals with determining guidelines and qualifica­tions for the position of Assistant Na­tional Secretary as established by the Board of Directors at its last meeting. The Executive Committee shall be the Selection Committee and it reserves the right to reject any and all applicants. The National President and National Secretary shall first screen the applica­tions and then submit them to the Selection Committee. 15) The Board ensued on a lengthy discussion on the subject of returning the St. Stephen’s Crown to Hungary. Each Director and National Officer ex­pressed his own personal viewpoint on this matter. It was moved, seconded and adopted that the following resolu­tion be forwarded to President Jimmy Carter, Washington, D.C. pertaining to this matter. The vote was unanimous. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Office of the Presi­dent of the United States of America and the United States State Depart­ment through telephone calls to Na­tional President Elmer Charles has re­quested that the William Penn Associa­tion, the largest Hungarian Fraternal Society, take a stand on the decision of the United States Government to return St. Stephen’s Crown to the Hungarian People, NOW, THEREFORE, be and it is hereby resolved by the Board of Direc­tors in regular meeting assembled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this 13th day of December, 1977, that we as loyal Americans of Hungarian descent af­firm the decision of our government to return the Crown to the Hungarian People provided that: (1) Our government has assurance that the Crown will remain in Hungary as a National Treasure. (2) Our government grant to Hungary Favored Nation Status. (3) Our government to continue to champion the cause of Human Rights and Religious Freedom. 16) The Board reviewed Point 23 Minutes of the Executive Committee dated November 18, 1977 pertaining to prolonged absence of National Of­ficers due to illness. It was moved, seconded and authorized by the Board to refer this matter back to the Ex­ecutive Committee for further study and consideration and report back to the Board at the March meeting. 17) Moved, seconded and the Board approved the corrected Minutes of the Executive Committee and also ratified the actions of the Executive Committee as outlined in the Minutes of the Ex­ecutive Committee meetings dated November 17, and November 18, 1977. 18) The Board acknowledged the report by President Charles regarding the planned 1978 Tour to Hungary. It was moved, seconded and authorized by the Board that Pan American Airlines be engaged for this tour, and the dates will be Augtist 1, 1978 to August 22, 1978. Flight again to leave from Pittsburgh. 19) The Board acknowledged receipt of a letter from Branch 14 Cleveland, Ohio whereby they request a proclamation commemorating their 75th Anniversary and requested the presence of National Officers to pre­sent this proclamation. The Board ap­proved this request and National Presi­dent will designate two representatives to attend. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Fraternal Benefit System has more than a one hundred year history of service to its members, and WHEREAS, the William Penn Association has for more than 91 years served its membership throughout the United States of America, and WHEREAS, William Penn Associa­tion Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio this year observes the 75th Anniversary of its Founding, and WHEREAS, the Officers and Members of Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio have been in the forefront in serv­ing the insurance needs of its members and providing social and fraternal benefits to its members, and WHEREAS, through the dedication of its Branch Officers and faithful members Branch 14 has grown to be one of the largest Branches of the Williamn Penn Association, and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors are desirous of recognizing the ac­complishments of Branch 14, Cleveland. Ohio, NOW, THEREFORE, be and it is hereby resolved by the Board of Direc­tors of William Penn Association in regular meeting assembled this 14th day of December, 1977 that con­gratulations and felicitations be ex­tended to the Officers and Members of Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio upon the observance of the 75th Anniversary of its Founding and for their contribution to the preservation of Hungarian Heritage in the Cleveland Area. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION has caused its corporate seal and signatures of its principal officers to be affixed hereto. Albert J. Stelkovics Elmer Charles National Secretary National President 20) Moved, seconded and the Board approved a donation of $150.00 to the Hungarian Catholic League of 23

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