William Penn Life, 1982 (17. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1982-04-01 / 2. szám

Minutes of the Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting

Minutes of the First Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors of the William Penn Association held March 15-17, 1982 in the Board Room of the Home Office, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

1) National President Elmer Charles opened the meeting at 10:20 A.M. He welcomed everyone to the Spring Board Meeting. He reminded everyone present that today was a great occasion in the life of the Hungarians. Today is March 1 5, "Freedom Day." In his remarks President Charles referred to and compared our Hungarian life in America with the desires of our people in 1848. In our American Hungarian life we must strive for unity too, to preserve our heritage, appreciate the blessing that is ours in America. We need to unite as American Hungarians to protect our fraternal, religious and cultural institutions in this land of freedom.

In 1848 the people of Hungary shed their blood to gain what is our most precious blessing in America, freedom from intolerance, fear, oppression, censure and persecution.

As we remember our heroes of 1848, let us not forget our responsibility to better appreciate and understand what America has given us. We need to become a strong force, ready to sacrifice even our life to protect what America stands for.

President Charles read Governor Richard Thornburgh's proclamation designating March 1 5th as "Kossuth Day" in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He remembers the call of Petőfi Sándor: "Talpra Magyar, hiv a haza! Itt az idő, most vagy soha!" and recited it to inspire all of us as we face the challenge of unity by consolidation for preservation of our American Hungarian heritage.

The members present then rose and sang the Hungarian National Anthem.

Vice President Louis L. Varga then offered the following invocation:

Lord, we thank You for receiving our prayers of the past as we ask You to bless us and our work in this great fraternal society. Our poor immigrant parents were the first to realize that no man is an island and no man stands alone as they sought Your help and created this Hungarian Fraternal Society. From the beginning, it was created to do good; to

protect the sick, the poor and those who would suffer the pains and memories of death. Here then is a house, or families, joined together for already four generations for these worthy purposes. Let us give thanks to those who in the years past organized and built this society. We praise God for this gift and ask for His continued help. Our tasks will be different but if You are for us, who can be against us. Our trust is in You. We thank our Officers and this Board and our Employees for bringing about another successful year, financially, fraternally and spiritually. Lord and God, aid us with knowledge and wisdom as we make serious decisions effecting our future. Lord, we are weak but You are strong. Lead us in our growth into the path of righteous as we seek to achieve our goals. Lord, bless all people who seek peace and liberty and bless the memory of those who on March 15, 1848, struggled and gave their lives for the freedom of Hungary from subjugation to a foreign country. The struggle con(Continued from Page 16)

187 GRANITE CITY. ILL. Hollo. Anna Huenken, Carl D.

216 NORTHAMPTON, PA. Nemeth, John Timar, Frank J.

226 McKeesport, pa.

Grebur, Alexander Arway, John 249 DAYTON, OHIO Solomon, Anna 275 MILWAUKEE, WISC.

Dolezar, Mary 296 SPRINGDALE, PA. Venus, Joseph J. Selmeczi, Joseph G. Abate. James Vincent 349 WEIRTON, W. VA.

Kubik, Elizabeth 525 LOS ANGELES, CA. Barath, Susanna Soltész, Ethel Racz, George 590 CAPE CORAL, FL. Megules, John Jr. Ruby, Michael 637 MIDDLETOWN, N.Y.

Femiak, Mary 720 BOSTON, MASS.

Gromelski, Helen T. Pedro, Dorothy Dunn, Margaret L. Gonsalves, Harry G. 1002 CLEVELAND, OHIO Peto, Barbara 1007 CLEVELAND, OHIO Molnár, Rose

1022 CLEVELAND, OHIO Magetti, Guy Jr.

tinues and we who live in this free country, pray for its eventual success.

The members stood and pledged Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

Mr. Charles announced the deaths of the following members: Mrs. Goldie Somogyi, wife of former National Treasurer, Julius Somogyi, Mrs. Christina Kertesz, mother of Director, Albert G. Kertesz, Miss Margaret Evans, retired Home Office Employee.

The Chairman reported the following were recently hospitalized:

National President, Elmer Charles,

Vice President, John P. Balia,

Director, Frank Bero,

Director, Albert G. Kertesz,

Frances A. Furedy —Home Office Employee,

Ethel Katona Brisbois —District Office Clerk.

The President extended birthday greetings to the following: Directors, Joseph Toma, Steve Lesco, Zoltán Emri and Michael Hegedűs; Auditing Committee members, Violet Lenart, Michael Kara, Michael Hrabar and Emma Beganyi.

The President also extended sincere congratulations to Vice President, John P. Balia and Mrs. Balia on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. He hoped they will enjoy many more years in good health and happiness.

Chairman Charles informed the Board of Directors that Director Albert G. Kertesz underwent major surgery and is presently recuperating at home. Secretary of the Board, Frank J. Radvany read a letter from Director Kertesz expressing his sincere regret that he is unable to attend the Board meeting. He thanked everyone for their cards, telephone calls and prayers. He is looking forward to seeing everyone soon and extended best wishes for a fruitful Board meeting.

The Chairman welcomed the Auditing Committee members for the Spring audit. He hopes they will find everything in order for their audit. Mr. Charles requested the Auditing Committee to submit any suggestions or recommendations they may have to improve the internal operation of the Association.

Auditing Committee member Louis Fodor spoke on behalf of the

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