William Penn Life, 1981 (16. évfolyam, 1-3. szám)
1981-01-01 / 1. szám
11 Treasurer, Gus G. Nagy; General Counsel, Gay B. Banes and Medical Director, Julius Kesseru, M.D. 5) Mr. Charles announced that a Christmas dinner will be held on Tuesday evening December 16, 1980 at the Churchill Valley Country Club. All Directors, Officers and Home Office Employees are invited to attend. Employees of the Association with 25 years or more of continuous service will be honored at this event. Vice Presidents, Louis L. Varga and John P. Balia will co-chair the dinner. 6) Dr. Julius Kesseru, Medical Director of the William Penn Association, submitted his report on the activities of the Medical Department for the period of January 1, 1980 to September 30, 1980. The Board acknowledged the Medical Director's report with sincere thanks and appreciation. 7) Director Albert J. Stelkovics read the Minutes of the Executive Committee Meetings dated November 1 3 and 1 4, 1 980. The Board acknowledged the Minutes as read for further deliberation. 8) Vice President, Louis L. Varga, submitted a verbal report on his attendance at the American Hungarian Catholic Society Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Charles expressed his deepest congratulations to Mr. Varga on behalf of himself and the Board of Directors for the fine job he performed at this convention. He stated that Mr. Varga's presence at this convention was a most important factor in bringing about the favorable decision for the American Hungarian Catholic Society to merge with the William Penn. The Board of Directors also acknowledged the report of Vice President Varga with sincere thanks and appreciation. 9) Director William Kohut read the Minutes of the Field Committee meetings dated November 1 2, 1 980 and December 1 0, 1 980. The Board acknowledged these Minutes and accepted same as corrected for further deliberation. One of the main points in the Field Committee's Minutes deals with a discussion with Mr. Richard Smith, a representative of Kinder Bros. & Associates. Mr. Smith participated in the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress program where his topic was ''Developing a Professional Field Force for Fraternals". Mr. Charles requested Mr. Smith to meet with the Field Committee and the Executive Committee to discuss a program for sales promotion for the William Penn Association. Mr. Richard Smith gave a brief resume of his career in the insurance business and consulting business. He proposed to establish a Managerial Sales Force comprised of Managers and Agents. He stated he would procure this staff, educate and train them and get them started in a specific area. The Board of Directors ensued on a lengthy discussion of the Field Program and Mr. Richard Smith's proposal. All the Directors spoke regarding this subject and it was stated that in order for the Association to grow and prosper we must bring in additional new premium dollars. Mr. Charles urged the Board to give Mr. Smith's proposal very serious consideration. 10) Director Stelkovics read the agreement submitted by Richard Smith of Kinder Bros. & Associates for the preparation of sales manual, brochures, recruiting, training, educating and supervision of a sales group consisting of a Manager and four Agents. It was moved, seconded and authorized by the Board that this agreement be referred to the Field Committee and General Counsel for complete review. The Board further authorized the Field Committee to implement the agreement as soon as feasible. 1 1) Acting Secretary, Stephen T. Szilagyi, submitted his report to the Board of Directors. Mr. Szilagyi explained some of the duties he performed as Acting Secretary. The Board of Directors accepted Mr. Szilagyi's report with sincere thanks and appreciation. 12) It was moved, seconded and authorized that each Board member receive a copy of the Penn Life publication as soon as it is published. 1 3) The Board of Directors authorized the Executive Committee to review the Penn Life publication and also review the report of Mr. Ballew pertaining to our publication and attempt to bring forth recommendations which may improve our publication. 14) It was moved, seconded and the Board authorized that the Annuity Program be placed into effect as of January 1, 1981. The guaranteed contractual interest rate to be paid will be 4% plus an excess interest rate of 6% for a total of 10%. Annuity Plans presently in force are Flexible Premium Retirement Annuity, Single Premium Deferred Retirement Annuity and Single Premium Immediate Retirement Annuity. 1 5) It was moved, seconded and authorized by the Board that Bruce and Associates be instructed to prepare a new single deposit premium juvenile life insurance program as soon as possible. 16) Vice President of Membership and Acting Treasurer, Gus G. Nagy, submitted his report to the Board. The Board of Directors acknowledged the report of Mr. Nagy with sincere thanks. 17) National President, Elmer Charles submitted his report which dealt with various subjects pertaining to the Association. The Board of Directors acknowledged the President's report with sincere thanks. 1 8) It was moved, seconded and authorized by the Board of Directors that the William Penn Association donate $300.00 to the Children's Hospital Fund of Pittsburgh, Pa. This is in addition to the individual contributions made by the Officers, Directors and Employees of the Association. 19) The Board of Directors expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to Director and Mrs. William Kohut for the help they rendered in furnishing the guest house and the other building programs at Penn Scenic View. The Association is deeply indebted to them for the assistance they rendered with these projects. 20) President Charles read letters of recommendation for improving the National Bowling Tournaments which were sent to him by the Board members. It was moved, seconded and authorized that the Executive Committee review these recommendations and bring forth its recommendation to the Board. 21) Mr. Charles thanked the Board of Directors for the very fine Christmas present that was presented to him at the Family Christmas Party. He also thanked the Board on behalf of the Home Office Employees for the wonderful evening of fraternal fellowship enjoyed at the Family Christmas Party and the presentation of awards to those with 25 years or more of service. 27