William Penn Life, 1983 (18. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1983-01-01 / 1. szám

Minutes . . . man Elmer Charles and same are present. 29) Mr. Charles informed the convention delegates that the delegates to the Hungarian Re­formed Federation of America re­jected the Consolidation Agreement by a vote of 35 (no) to 32 (yes). President Charles expressed sincere thanks to the convention delegates for their commitment and support to this great cause. The William Penn Association has done more than its share in trying to effectuate this consolidation. The idea of getting together for a stronger organization was and is a noble one. He looks for­ward to the day when we can still be one, and when the call comes, we will respond as generously as we did this time. Mr. Charles stated that we have taken many other societies into the William Penn and we have taken care of them, however, in the future it will have to be under the name of William Penn Association. 30) Secretary of the Convention, Frank J. Radvany, read the Minutes of Saturday's meeting. It was moved, seconded and the convention delegates approved same as read. 31) Chairman of the Resolution Committee, Stephen G. Danko, read the following Resolution pertaining to per diem and travel expense. RESOLUTION No. 6 WHEREAS, the Special Conven­tion called for November 27, 1982 is official business of the Association and WHEREAS, the 1979 General Convention established the amount of travel expense and per diem to be paid to those on official business for the Association. NOW THEREFORE BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE SPECIAL CONVENTION that all seated delegates be entitled to $125.00 travel per diem for those traveling 100 or more miles, one way from place of residence to Pitts­burgh, Pa. and $125.00 travel per diem returning to residence from Pittsburgh, Pa. for those members of the Special Convention who travel less than 100 miles from residence to Pittsburgh, Pa., they shall be en­titled to one half ('A) travel per diem ($62.50) each way. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each delegate be entitled to thirty cents (300) per mile travel expense ju a//7 / — /(do/ from residence to Pittsburgh ar return. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED th each seated delegate be paid thr< per diem ($375.00) for the Spéci Convention. It was unanimously adopted. 32) Chairman Charles announced that following the close of the Special Convention, there will be a brief meeting of the Board of Direc­tors in the Allegheny Room. 33) Director Stephen Danko ex­tended an invitation to all conven­tion delegates and members to visit Detroit, Michigan for the 1983 Bowling Tournament and Scholar­ship Days. He also extended an in­vitation for all interested members and friends to join him on a trip to Budapest, Hungary commencing July 18, 1983 for four weeks. He would be more than happy to ar­range for accomodations and side tours in Hungary for all interested parties. 34) Vice President, Louis L. Varga, extended sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who par­ticipated in preparing for this con­vention. There was a tremendous amount of work and preparation that needed to be accomplished in a relatively short period of time in order to conduct such a successful convention. Mr. Varga extended thanks and appreciation to General Counsel, Gay B. Banes for all his untiring ef­forts in preparing all the legal documents that went into the preparation for this consolidation. Mr. Varga then thanked the Board of Directors and National Officers for their wholehearted support. 35) General Counsel, Gay B. Banes, acknowledged Vice President Varga's remarks with thanks. Mr. Banes also thanked the delegates for their kind expressions as well as the Board of Directors and National Of­ficers for their cooperation. 36) Former President, Julius Macker, stated that he was sorry to see that the consolidation did not succeed. He appreciated the unanimous approval of this conven­tion for consolidation. There is still a need for consolidation, however, and someday it will come about. We can be proud that we tried wholeheartedly to achieve this con­solidation. Mr. Macker stated that the con­solidation failure is a much greater loss to the Hungarian Reformed IDbbJTN * M3 1 MS NO dö M3 N ŰVÜ8 N013NINN3d 69 9 VlllJSldd ‘aVNIQW I 6100 £*£16040 Federation than to the William Penn Association. 37) Chairman Charles thanked the convention for their delibera­tions. He requested each delegate to return to their respective home and plan for the forthcoming 1983' General Convention. Mr. Charles concluded the con­vention by quoting the following passage from the Bible —Roman Chapter VIII —28th verse: "For me to know that in all things God works for good with those who love Him, those whom He has called according to His purpose." He stated this applies to all of us. Even though the decision was disap­pointing, he knows that God will take care of us. We must accept this gracefully for "whatever happened, häppened for the best". 38) Vice President, Louis L. Varga offered the following benedic­tion: "Lord, we give You thanks for helping us during these two days of deliberation. Each Board meeting we start with prayer seeking Your bless­ing. At this convention, we had great anticipation that we could form a great Hungarian society in the United States of America. We are disappointed that this did not occur. Lord, we trust in Your wisdom, and we know we will con­tinue to succeed because our intent has always been honorable and pro­gressive. With this leadership, we will look forward for continued suc­cess and we ask You to guide us in the future as You have in the past. Lord, help us." Amen. 39) Chairman Charles adjourned the convention at 1 1:00 A.M. and bid everyone a safe journey to their home. Respectfully sumbitted, Frank J. Radvany Convention Secretary 8

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