William Penn Life, 1993 (28. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)
1993-11-01 / 11. szám
Address Correction Requested I Non-Prom * I Organization U S Postage PAID Pittsburgh. PA Permit No. 2724 WILLIAM PENN LIFE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION, 709 BRIGHTON RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15233 Volume 28 November 1993 Number 11 Branches to hold annual election of officers PITTSBURGH — With the holiday season fast approaching, it is time for William Penn branches to make preparations for two of the most important annual events in the fraternal year: the election of branch officers and the family Christmas party. The By-Laws of the William Penn Association (Article VI, Section 606) state that "the election of Branch Officers shall be held at the annual meeting in December. Each Adult Life Benefit Member shall have one (1) vote for each office. Elections shall be by a majority of those present at the annual meeting. Officers elected at the annual meeting shall be installed immediately.” According to the same section of the By-Laws, "only an Adult Life Benefit Member is eligible to be a Branch Officer. No Full- Time Agent or any employee of any other life insurance company or society is eligible to be a May your Thanksgiving holiday be a festive and blessed occasion filled with the loving warmth of family and friends. Branch Officer.” An adult life benefit member is defined as a person who has attained the age of 16 and "who is insured for life or endowment benefits (but not under an annuity plan) by the Association (Article XXVI, Section 2600).” The By-Laws also state that each branch shall elect a president, one vice president, a recording secretary, a treasurer and either two or three auditors. "There shall not be any other Branch Officers or boards appointed or elected,” however the offices of recording secretary and treasurer may be held by the same person (Article VI, Section 608). We urge all members to attend their branch’s election meeting and take an active role in the affairs of their branch. We also urge members of all ages to attend their branch’s family Christmas party. These parties are a lot of fun for both the young and young at heart. They also provide an excellent opportunity to meet your fellow members and to take the first step toward becoming an active member. Young members should be receiving their invitations in the mail soon. If your household does not receive an invitation, please call one of your branch’s officers to find out where and when your branch’s party will be held. Vargo named recipient of 1993 John Jordan Upchurch award PITTSBURGH — E. E. (Al) Vargo, national president of the William Penn Association, was recently named the recipient of the 1993 John Jordan Upchurch Award by the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress (PAFC). The announcement was made during the PAFC’s annual meeting held in October. President Vargo is the 17th person and third William Penn official to receive the award. Former National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics received the award in 1982, and the late Elmer Charles, former national president and president emeritus, was honored in 1983. The John Jordan Upchurch award is the highest honor bestowed by the PAFC. The award honors fraternalists who have distinguished themselves in service to their fraternal society, the PAFC and the entire fraternal benefit system. It is named in honor of John Jordan Upchurch, recognized as the "father” of the fraternal benefit system, who organized the first lodge of a fraternal benefit society on Oct. 27, 1868, in Meadville, Pa. In addition to his service to the Association, President Vargo has also served the fraternal benefit system on the local, state and national levels. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the National Fraternal Congress of America, and past president of both the PAFC and New Jersey Fraternal Congress. In 1992 he was named the E. E. (Al) Vargo National President Fraternalist of the Year by the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh. We congratulate President Vargo on receiving this welldeserved honor. National Fraternal Congress holds meeting Inside ■ Hungarian Room Committee hosts banquet ..........Page 2. ■ Pa. legislator states case for common language ... Page 2. ■ The latest news &. notes from our branches .... Pages 3, 6. ■ WPA scholarship recipients for 1993-94 ........Pages 4-5. ■ 1993 Hungary tour earns rave reviews............................Page 6. ■ In Memóriám and Donations for September..........Page 7. Next Deadline November 19 SAN ANTONION, TX — Fraternalists and guests numbering more than 800 converged on San Antonio Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 for the annual meeting of the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA). The NFCA is a trade association of nearly 100 fraternal benefit societies, including the William Penn Association, that provide insurance and volunteer opportunities to 10 million members throughout the United States and Canada. Among the important issues facing the fraternalists at the meeting were membership standards and election of officers. In addition, a number of awards were presented. Odd Lieberg of Hot Springs Village, Ark., was presented the Fraternalist of the Year award. A member of Lutheran Brotherhood, Lieberg was one of 39 national finalists for the award. He was cited for his outstanding volunteer efforts and community contributions. The main speaker for the event, the Rev. Virgil Elizondo, rector of San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, saluted the fraternal benefit system saying, "you are a source of great hope to the many people you have touched and helped.” Officers elected at the conference included William R. Heerman of the Aid Association for Lutherans, who will serve a oneyear term as president. Also serving a one-year term will be William L. Eimers of Catholic Family Life Insurance as NFCA vice president. Newly elected directors who will serve three-year terms are: Rodrigo Alvernaz of the Luso- American Life Insurance Society; W. Wayne Graham of Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society; and Carol Hicks of Royal Neighbors of America. Two-year terms will be filled by: Christine McMullan of the Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn, USA; Robert Mickelson of Equitable Reserve Association; and James Opie of National Mutual Benefit. Directors serving one-year terms are: Teresa Abick of the Polish National Alliance of the United States of North America; Thomas Sheehan of the Catholic Knights and Ladies of Illinois; and Mary Terrien of the National Catholic Society of Foresters.
