William Penn Life, 1981 (16. évfolyam, 1-3. szám)

1981-07-01 / 3. szám

3) Vice President Louis L. Varga offered the following invocation:

"Our Father, we thank You for Your love and for the many good things You have given us. Just yesterday the Christians celebrated the Feast of Pentecost. It is one of the most important days in the Christian world. It was from the Pentecost that the Christian unity was born. It was, among other things, the day that brought the Apostles peace, joy, fortitude, wisdom and knowledge."

“Lord, may the Holy Spirit be with us as we seek to fulfill our responsibilities as leaders of our Society. Enlighten us of the opportunities that we have to do good. Grant us the courage we need in our pursuit to fulfill the aims of our Society with integrity, love and charity. “

“Aid our Directors and Officers with knowledge and wisdom and that special quality of leadership that will guide us through the difficulties that we may have in the unknown future. “

“Lord, with Your help and our continuing and growing faith in You, success is assured. Amen. "

4) Secretary of the Board, Frank J. Radvany, called the roll and the following are present:

National President Elmer Charles; National Vice Presidents John P. Balia and Louis L. Varga; Directors Frank Bero, Stephen Danko, Zoltán B. Emri, Michael Hegedűs, Albert G. Kertesz, William C. Kohut, Stephen Lang, Jr., Steve Lesco, John T. Lesko, Paul Molocko, Frank J. Radvany, John Sabo, Albert J. Stelkovics, Joseph Toma and Frank J. Wukovits, Sr.; Acting Secretary Stephen Szilagyi and Acting Treasurer Gus G. Nagy, and General Counsel Gay B. Banes.

5) It was moved, seconded and the Board adopted the Agenda with the proviso that any matter properly belonging before this meeting may be added thereto during the course of the meeting.

6) Director Albert J. Stelkovics read the Minutes of the Executive Committee Meetings held on May 14 and 15, 1981. It was moved, seconded and accepted by the Board of Directors as a basis for further deliberation.

7) It was moved, seconded and adopted by the Board that each Director will receive a copy of the Board Minutes after it has been approved.

8) The Board discusses Point 7, Page 2, Executive Committee Minutes dated May 14, 1981. The Board defines that the "Term” in this paragraph means until the end of 1983.

9) It was moved, seconded and authorized that the Board go into a closed session to discuss the Field Operation and the duties of the Acting Secretary.

10) The Board reconvenes into open session and the excused members returned. The Board continued to review the Minutes of the Executive Committee dated May 14 and 15, 1981, page by page.

11) The Board of Directors adopted Point F, Page 9, Minutes of Executive Committee meeting dated May 15, 1981 as recommended by the Executive Committee.

1 2) It was moved, seconded and the Board of Directors accepted the Minutes of the Executive Committee meetings dated May 14 and 15, 1981 in its entirety and ratified the actions of the Executive Committee.

13) Director Stelkovics read the Minutes of the Joint Meeting Consolidation Committee of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America and William Penn Association dated May 1 1 and 12, 1981.

14) The Board of Directors acknowledged these Minutes for deliberation and a satisfactory discussion ensued.

1 5) Chairman Charles reconvened the meeting at 11:15 A.M. at Penn Scenic View, Somerset County, Pennsylvania and same are present. Also present were Emery Szalai, George Kemp and Richard P. Smith.

16) Secretary of the Board Frank J. Radvany read the Minutes of Monday's meeting. It was moved, seconded and the Board accepted same as corrected.

17) Mr. Charles welcomed the Board of Directors once again to Penn Scenic View. The purpose of the visit was to acquaint the Board with the progress being made on the improvements at Penn Scenic View and also hear proposals from Mr. George Kemp and Mr. Emery Szalai, architect, on proposed cabins or dormitories for campers.

18) Mr. Kemp proceeded to review in detail the progress made so far in developing Penn Scenic View and the proposed goals planned as far as installing sewage system, electric and water to the Youth Camp, Family Weekend

Center along with cost factors. The Board acknowledged Mr. Kemp's report with sincere thanks.

19) Architect Mr. Emery Szalai also made a presentation of plans for summer cabins for the youth center, family weekend center and its proposed cost. He outlined in detail the plans, cost factors with drawings showing the type of construction.

20) Mr. Charles recessed the meeting at this time so he could depart with General Counsel Banes and Director Stelkovics to meet with the Planning Commission of Somerset County with respect to the sewage disposal plan proposed for Penn Scenic View.

21) Vice President John P. Balia reconvened the meeting following a lunch period and called upon Acting Secretary Stephen Szilagyi for his report.

22) Acting Secretary Stephen Szilagyi submitted his verbal report to the Board stating he performed duties related to the Acting Secretary and the Official Publication. The Board acknowledged Mr. Szilagyi's report.

23) Acting Treasurer Gus G. Nagy submitted his verbal report to the Board of Directors. He, too, performed the duties of Acting Treasurer as well as Membership Services. The Board acknowledged Mr. Nagy's report.

24) Bowling Tournament Co- Administrator Gus G. Nagy submitted a tentative report on the

1981 Bowling Tournament held in Chicago, III. He reported there were 64 teams that participated in this tournament. 208 rooms were used at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel. Approximately 600 persons attended the banquet. The bowling tournament winners have all been notified and the prize monies have been mailed to the winners. Everyone who attended the event expressed their satisfaction for a wonderful weekend of fraternal fellowship and enjoyment of all activities.

The Board of Directors extended sincere thanks and appreciation to the Bowling Tournament Administrators and the Chicago Branches and their Committees who worked so diligently to make this event a successful endeavor for our Association.

Mr. Nagy also reported that plans are progressing satisfactorily for the

1982 bowling tournament to be held in Cleveland, Ohio.

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