William Penn Life, 1979 (14. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1979-10-01 / 4. szám

Delegates from New York

RESOLUTION

Whereas, golf and tennis are two of the fastest growing sports in the nation and that many of our members participate in these activities,

Be it resolved that the Convention recommend that the Board investigate the possibility of sponsoring a golf and tennis event in the near future.

As a golf professional, my husband and I would be happy to participate in the planning of a golf, tennis tournament for the Association. This event could possibly be held in conjunction with our annual bowling tournament.

It was moved, seconded and unanimously accepted by the delegates that this matter be referred to the Board of Directors for further action.

81) Chairman of the Resolutions Committee Stephen G. Danko read a resolution submitted by Delegate Frank Balogh of Chicago, Illinois.

RESOLUTION

Whereas, the National Bowling Tournament is the greatest fraternal event of our Association, bringing together our members in fraternalism; and

Whereas, this convention is interested in improving the overall benefit of the tournament.

Resolved, that this convention recommends to the National Officers and Directors that merchandise awards be eliminated, prize money increased and that recognition be given at the tournaments and in the publication to each branch sending teams by mentioning the cities, the number of teams from each city and the name of all

bowlers participating in the tournament.

It was moved, seconded and accepted by the delegates.

82) Delegate Stephen G. Danko presented the following resolution pertaining to Branch Managers’ expense accounts.

RESOLUTION

Whereas, this Convention has approved an increase in the honorarium for the Board of Directors and the Auditing Committee recognizing the inflationary nature of our current economy,

Now, therefore, be and it is hereby resolved that this Convention recommends that Branch Managers be considered for an adjustment of their Branch Manager’s fee by the Board of Directors.

It was moved, seconded and accepted by the delegates.

83) Delegate Stephen G. Danko presented the following resolution pertaining to Directors of American Life Insurance Association.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the American Life Insurance Association merger into William Penn Association became effective April 10, 1979, and

WHEREAS, Section 11 of the Merger Agreement provides that the surviving Advisory Board members of ALIA attend this 29th General Convention with full delegate rights, and

WHEREAS, Section 12 of the Merger Agreement provides that the William Penn Association appoint or

elect one and the American Life Insurance Association elect or appoint one Director to the William Penn Board from the surviving ALIA Directors, and

WHEREAS, one of the three surviving American Life Association Board Members, Mr. Louis Janik tendered his resignation as Director and Vice President of ALIA due to disability, and

WHEREAS, only two surviving ALIA Board members are present at this Convention,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED by the 29th General Convention of William Penn Association, in regular meeting assembled in Pittsburgh, Pa. this 12th day of September, 1979, that Messrs. JOHN T. LESKO, SR. and PAUL MOLOCKO, SR., are duly appointed Directors of William Penn Association for a fuil four-year term commencing this date, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that they be installed into office with the Directors elected by this Convention.

It was moved, seconded and unanimously accepted by the delegates.

84) Stephen G. Danko presented the following resolution pertaining to Penn’s Scenic View and other fraternal activities.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the 29th General Convention desires not only to continue but to increase the fraternal and social activities of the Association through its Branches,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the 29th General Convention of William Penn Association in regular meeting assembled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this 12th day of September, 1979, that the Board of Directors be directed and authorized to continue to provide for the following fraternal activities; establishing from time to time the rules governing each fraternal activity and to provide for financial support as deemed necessary.

(1) Develop Penn’s Scenic View to its fullest potential.

(2) 50 Year membership recognition awards.

(3) Illustrious Citations for meritorious service to the Association.

(4) Scholarship Foundation support.

(5) Children’s Christmas Parties.

(6) Publish an Official Organ with a Hungarian Language section.

(7) Support Youth Camps.

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