William Penn Life, 1988 (23. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1988-11-01 / 11. szám
Page 12, William Penn Life, November 1988 Fraternalists discuss issues at NFC A meeting NEW ORLEANS — Nearly 60C fraternalists from 100 fraternal benefit societies met here Sept. 22-24 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel for the 102nd Annual Meeting of the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA). Delegates from member societies heard from top volunteers, life insurance experts and motivational speakers during the threeday meeting. NFCA officials and committee members from societies also met to discuss important issues facing the fraternal benefit system during the next year. Delegates also elected new officers for 1988-89. Representing the William Penn Association at the annual meeting was National Secretary E. E. Vargo. Walter D. Vinyard Jr., NFCA Washington counsel, told delegates the fight for continued tax exemption by fraternal benefit societies will face its sternest test within the next six months. It is critical for all fraternals to coordinate efforts and focus on fraternal activities and programs that are the basis for tax exempt status, he said. Pauline Stephens of St. Louis, a member of the Greater Beneficial Union of Pittsburgh, was named Fraternalist of the Year by the NFCA. Stephens was one of 26 finalists for the award. She received the award for her lifelong devotion to helping others in her community. Edward A. Lindell, Lutheran Brotherhood’s executive vice president for external affairs, was Watch your money grow with a William Penn TAX-DEFERRED ANNUITY • The secure way of saving for your retirement • • Gauranteed life income with a variety of settlement options • • Tax on the interest during accumulation period is deferred • • Favorable tax treatment at retirement • To learn more, call your local William Penn representative * Interest rates subject to change without notice. Guaranteed interest rate is 4 Vi%. (Annuities available ONLY to William Penn Association life-benefit members.) elected NFCA president for the coming year. Chosen as NFCA vice president was John G. Bookout, national president of Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society. Elected to three-year terms on the NFCA Board of Directors were Johann G. Struff of the Greater Beneficial Union of Pittsburgh, J. Michael Bek of the Catholic Life Insurance Union, and Helen V. Wojcik of the Polish Women’s Alliance of America. Continuing on the Board for one-year terms are W. Patrick Donlin of the Knights of Columbus, Bernard M. Luketich of the Danko---That order appointed Lt. Gov. Singel as commission chairman, added 11 new ethnic representatives, and streamlined the commission structure by creating an executive committee comprised of nine at-large members and four legislative members. "With the input of these new ethnic community leaders, we will address such concerns as conservation of cultural heritage, education, inter-ethnic relations, economic development, and the impact of ethnicity on social services and health care,” Gov. Casey said. The commission’s accomplishments include its Folklore Program that documents, presents and perpetuates ethnic and folk cultural traditions throughout Pennsylvania. "The primary responsibilities of the reorganized commission are to advise the governor on matters relating to ethnic affairs and to develop programs addressing cultural issues to be implemented by the commission’s executive director, Shalom Staub,” Lt. Gov. Singel said. Currently, the commission is sponsoring a statewide traveling exhibition on ethnic and traditional crafts and an Apprenticeships in Traditional Arts Program. It also provides technical assistance and long-term planning to local governments, private non-profit organizations and individuals seeking to preserve their local cultural heritage. COOK BOOK HUNGARIAN SPECIALTIES and OTHER FAVORITES Net proceeds to benefit the William Penn Association Scholarship Foundation DONATION: $5.00/copy Send check or money order to: WILLIAM PENN SCHOLARSHIP FUND P.O. Box 438 New Brunswick, NJ 08903 Croatian Fraternal Union of America, and Jacqueline J. Sobania of the Loyal Christian Benefit Association. Serving two-year terms on the Board are John L. Dutton of the Aid Association for Lutherans, Velma M. Jeter of the Grand Court Order of Calanthe, and Hornsby Mims of the Equitable Reserve Association. F. L. "Flip” Spanier, president of the Catholic Aid Association and immediate past president of the NFCA, will serve a one-year term on the Board. Lindell said the NFCA theme for 1988-89 will be "Joining Hands to Touch Lives.”---------------From Page 1 The commission, formerly called the Pennsylvania Heritage Affairs Advisory Commission, was established by a 1980 executive order that was renewed in 1983 and 1986.
