William Penn Life, 1983 (18. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1983-10-01 / 4. szám
First Woman Elected to the National Board of Directors BARBARA BOTKIN Barbara Botkin of McKeesport, Pa., made William Penn history in becoming the first woman ever to be elected to the National Board of Directors. The 32 year old Director has been a lifetime member of the Association and an active fraternalist in the McKeesport area for several years where she has been Chairman of Fraternal Affairs, planning branch activities such as Christmas Parties, special events and golf tournaments. She has been a Branch Manager for 5 years and Secretary of Branch 226 for one year. Mrs. Botkin views her election to the Board in part, as support of her fraternal work in McKeesport and Banes Family: Seated —L. to R.: Sandra Nimmer, Barbara Botkin and Dr. Albert Banes. Standing -Helene and Attorney Gay B. Banes. General Counsel of the William Penn Association. hopés to bring "fresh ideas on promoting insurance sales so the societies can continue to grow." The new board member has happy memories of participating in family activities sponsored by the Association during her childhood. Her father, Attorney Gay Banes, has served as General Counsel for the William Penn for many years. While the William Penn is financially healthy, Mrs. Botkin observes that many fraternals have gone by the wayside because of financial difficulties. One of her goals, she adds, is to help ensure that this doesn’t happen to the William Penn. "One of the ways we can do this is to increase our membership sales by remaining competetive while improving the personal service we give," says Mrs. Botkin. Mrs. Botkin looks forward to working with the 11 members of the Board, five of them, like her, firsttime Directors. She sees the Board make-up as a blend of "older experienced people and energetic youth." While she admits she's very excited about her four-year term on the Board, she credits others for helping her cause. "I think there rarely is a time when a person achieves something totally on his or her own," she observes. Mrs. Botkin hopes to play a role in the development of the 500 acre plus property in Wellsburg, West Virginia recently acquired through the merger with the Catholic Knights of St. George. Currently located there is a low cost housing facility for the elderly, a retreat house and a lodge. The new Director has a degree in Communication from Bethany College in West Virginia and is married to Lester Botkin, head golf professional at Youghiogheny Country Club in McKeesport. They have two children, Sara 6 and Lester 3. She was a manager for Montgomery Wards for 314 years and managed her husband's pro shop for one year. An active member of Central Presbyterian Church, she serves on the Board of Deacons there and also is editor of the church newsletter, C-Notes. She is a member of the Chancel Choir and is Chariman of the TLC group at church which plans Pittsburgh District Area News Ron Abels, FIC, Agency Manager for Western Pennsylvania and Joseph Barreiro, Sales Representative of the Western Pennsylvania Agency are officers elect for the Pennsylvania Association of Fraternal Insurance Counsellors. Ron will become the Vice President for the Pa. FIC’s and Joe will become a Director. Their 1984 goal is full commitment to continuing education and involvement in the Fraternal Insurance Counsellor Program. The group plans to hold FIC classes in various geographic locations to assist many of the smaller Fraternals. Their purpose is to give sales representatives from all Fraternals the opportunity to participate in the FIC program. Currently, the Abels’ Agency has 6 sales representatives working toward their FIC designation. A Halloween costume party was held at the home of Ron and Sara Abels for the Western Pennsylvania Sales Agency during the Halloween weekend. A lot of fun and laughs were had by all. The month of November holds a number of milestones for the Abels Agency of Western Pa. Dan Wahl has achieved $5,024,611 in Production with $544,284 in Premium for 1983. Andrew Uzonyi has had to date $2,189,940 in Production with $366,290 in Premium. This is quite an accomplishment for both Sales Representatives. functions for the elderly. She is cochairman of the cultural arts program at the Mt. Vernon School in Elizabeth Township and serves on the Reading Study Committee for Elizabeth Forward School District which reviews teaching materials and methods. Pittsburgh Area Christmas Parties Branches 34, 71, 89, 352, 39 and 163 will have their annual Family Christmas Party at Homeville Fire Hall at Greensprings Avenue in West Mifflin, Pa., on Sunday, December 11, 1983 at 2:00 P.M. Branch 296, Springdale, Pa., will hold their Family Christmas Party on Saturday, December 17, 1983 at the United Church of Christ on Walters Lane in Springdale at 2:30 P.M. 8
