William Penn Life, 1983 (18. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1983-10-01 / 4. szám
57) Mr. Peter C. Kuhn, former Vice President of the Catholic Knights of St. George, requested permission to speak. He has been a member of that society for 38 years and has devoted 32 years in the field for the society. Mr. Kuhn asked to speak before this body because he took to heart some of the things that were said earlier when President Charles made his report. He explained that the former Catholic Knights of St. George was a viable fraternal society, but through unfortuante circumstances they created a deficit which forced them to merge with William Penn. He stated that they are happy to become a family with William Penn and we should also treat them as a part of our family. Mr. Kuhn stated they have about 90 active branches. Fraternal activities are promoted. They have a young society but they are not Hungarian. However, Mr. Kuhn reminded, that they are Americans, and we, assembled here today, are all Americans. He admires the William Penn for maintaining our heritage. They too tried to maintain this German heritage but they promote American programs because they are Americans. Mr. Kuhn promised to go into the field and help promote fraternalism within the family, and hopes that we too will accept them as they will accept us. The assembly acknowledged the remarks of Mr. Kuhn with deep thanks and appreciation with a standing round of applause. 58) Mr. Charles stated that his statements made earlier were not intended to belittle the former Catholic Knights of St. George. Other fraternal societies were approached to aid the former Catholic Knights of St. George, however, it was the William Penn Association who helped the former Knights of St. George. They knew that William Penn Association was a Hungarian oriented society, but we welcome the membership of the former Knights of St. George into our fold and promised and stated that they would find it very comfortable in the William Penn Association. Mr. Charles stated he is looking forward to a happy relationship and progress for the future. 59) Vice President Stelkovics stated that the Board of Directors authorized Branch 18 Detroit, Michigan, to prepare an emblem to be worn on a jacket depicting the William Penn Association. These emblems or patches are now available through Branch 1 8 whoever wishes to purchase same. 60) Director Zoltán Emri presented two old pictures that are being donated by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hegedűs, former Director and Branch 19, New Brunswick, New Jersey, to the archives of the William Penn Association to be cherished forever. President Charles thanked Mr. Joseph Arvay, President of Branch 1 9, and requested that he thank Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hegedűs for this donation. 61) Chairman Charles called upon Alex Debreczeni, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, for their report. 62) Alex Debreczeni stated that his committee has prepared a slate of candidates for various offices. The Nominating Committee nominates: John Sabo for President Chairman Charles requested of Mr. Sabo if he accepts the nomination. The answer was affirmative. There being no other nominations it was moved, seconded and adopted to close nominations. National Vice President —Stephen Lang, Jr. and Albert J. Stelkovics. Each accepted the nomination. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. National Secretary — Gus G. Nagy. Mr. Nagy accepted the nomination. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. National Treasurer —John Lovász. Mr. Lovász accepted the nomination. There being no other nominations, nomination was closed. The Convention Secretary cast the unanimous ballot for the election of the above National Officers. Chairman Debreczeni proceeded to announce the nominees for the Board of Directors: Stephen G. Danko Barbara Botkin Frank J. Radvany Roger Nagy William Kohut Elmer Toth Albert G. Kertesz Zoltán Emri Frank J. Wukovits, Jr. Stephen Ivancso John Lesko, Sr. Joseph Arvay Each nominee accepted the nomination. The following nominations were made from the convention floor for the Board of Directors: William Bero Steve Lesco Veronica Arrone Ronald Balia Mary Huthansel Each nominee accepted the nomination. It was moved, seconded and nominations for Board of Directors was closed. The Nominating Committee nominated the following for Alternate Directors: Geza Lang Michael Tomchak Anthony Beke Stephen Szatmári John Toth Walter Stelkovics Each nominee accepted the nominations. The following are nominations from the floor for Alternate Director: Elmer Furedy John F. Woodworth Louis Roka Anthony Filberto George Miskovich Mario Fappiano Each nominee accepted the nomination. Nominations were now closed. The following are nominations for Auditing Committee members: Michael Kara Michael Hrabar Louis A. Fodor Violet Lenart Charles Fabian Emma Beganyi Each nominee accepted the nomination. There being no further nominations for the Auditing Committee, nominations were closed. The Convention Secretary cast the unanimous ballot for the election of the above Auditing Committee members. The Nominating Committee nominated the following for Alternate Auditing Committee: Joseph Hamari William Kovach Stephen P. Danko Each nominee accepted the nomination. u There being no other nominations for Alternate Auditing Committee member, nominations were closed. 37
