William Penn Life, 1983 (18. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1983-04-01 / 2. szám
Ho Minutes . . . event to the Association amounted to $9,705.10. The Board acknowledged the report with sincere thanks. 53) Secretary-Treasurer, Gus G. Nagy, submitted a verbal report to the Board of Directors. The Board accepted his report with sincere thanks and appreciation. 54) The Board ensued in a discussion on the option to purchase a parcel of preperty from the City of Pittsburgh. Following a discussion of this option, it was moved, seconded and the Board authorized that unless the Association receives an extension of its option and unless it receives a zoning variance, the Association is prepared to void the option and lose its deposit. 55) The Board acknowledged a proclamation of May, 1983, as Fraternal Insurance Counselors Month, proclaimed by Edgar J. Martel, President, Fraternal Congress. 56) The Board acknowledged the proclamation by Governor Thornburg, proclaiming June 1 4, 1 983 as Fraternal Flag Day Week. 57) The Board of Directors acknowledged the receipt of letters of thanks from the following: Ron Abels, Samuel Sulkosky, Helen Erdeky, Irma Kozma, Dawn Ward, Jeff Ward, Violet Lenart, Frankie Nicholson, Daniel R. Wahl, Father Bolvary, Thomas Fife of Computer Science Corporation, Marie Charles, Anna Green, John T. Zuroske and Albert J. Stelkovics. 58) It was moved, seconded and the Board authorized the use of Penn Scenic View to Mr. & Mrs. Guy H. Brougher for the marriage of their daughter without any compensation. 59) It was moved, seconded and the Board authorized that a donation of $100.00 per month for one (1) year, be given to St. Anne's Hungarian Church for the purpose of helping to feed refugees. 60) The Board acknowledges receipt of request from Duquesne University Tamburitzans Institute of Folk Arts for financial assistance to obtain outstanding European Folk Ensembles to perform in Pittsburgh. It was moved and seconded to donate $3,000.00 for this project. The Board of Directors defeated this motion. It was then moved, seconded am the Board authorized $ 1,500.00 fc this project. 61) It was moved, seconded an the Board authorized a donation c $1,000.00 to the St. Margaret of Hungary Roman Catholic Church in Cleveland, Ohio, to develop a recreational and cultural center. 62) Director Sabo informed the Board of Directors that Branch 226, McKeesport, Pa., will conduct a Tri- State William Penn Association Golf Tournament at the Butler Golf Course, Elizabeth, Pa., on Saturday, July 16, 1983. He extended a cordial invitation to those who may be interested to attend this event. This is another first for William Penn and he hopes it will be a success. 63) It was moved, seconded and the Board authorized a donation to the American Hungarian Foundation, the same amount as last year. 64) It was moved, seconded and authorized by the Board, to donate $250.00 to the New Jersey Folk Festival in New Brunswick, New Jersey. 65) General Counsel, Gay B. Banes, in his negotiations with the Merger of the Catholic Knights of St. George stated that the Catholic Knights would like to see a liason committee established in order to have a closer relationship with the two societies. The Board of Directors would like to go on record endorsing this idea and requested the National President Elmer Charles and the National Officers and General Counsel Gay Banes to act as a liason between the two societies. 66) Chairman Charles informed the Board of Directors that due to the retirement of Director Michael Hegedűs, a vacancy exists in the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors acknowledged the vacancy. 67) Chairman Charles declared that due to the Board vacancy upon the retirement of Director Hegedűs, he has summoned the Alternate Director, Elmer Toth, to fill the vacancy left by Director Hegedűs. Chairman Charles proceeded to properly install Mr. Elmer Toth as a member of the Board of Directors of the William Penn Association. 68) Director Elmer Toth thanked the National President and Board of Directors for the opportunity to serve as a Director and pledged to work for the best interest of the Association. I0680TN *I3N CIVG8 N3i ON INV 3d 6«; r isnonv *>i?ntow 69) Vice President, Louis L. Varga, addressed the Board and requested those who have not joined the William Penn Associates, to do so. This elite group have pledged a total of $1,000.00 each, to the William Penn Scholarship Foundation payable at $250.00 each year for a period of four years. Mr. Varga feels that our Scholarship Fund is a very important part of our fraternal activity and should be wholeheartedly supported. 70) Chairman Charles stated we had another history making meeting. The merger with the Catholic Knights of St. George appears to be a reality. It's a pleasure to enjoy the growth and the possibilities this merger will bring to the William Penn Association. We should all try to work together and everyone should accept our goals and principles. We must demonstrate to everyone our good intent, so everyone will be proud to be a member of William Penn Association. We should all be proud of our heritage and we should continue to nurture and defend our heritage. Mr. Charles stated he is at a critical point in his life. He must make up his mind whether to hold on or let go. He offered the following prayer: "Oh God, give me the guidance to know when to hold on and when to let go. Give me the grace to make the right decision at the right time in the right place." Mr. Charles wished everyone present and all the members at home a very pleasant and Happy Easter Holiday. 71) The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 1 2:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Frank J. Radvany Secretary of the Board ATTEST: Elmer Charles, National President and Chairman of the Board 28
