William Penn Life, 1996 (31. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1996-08-01 / 8. szám
WILLIAM PENN LIF OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION, 709 BRIGHTON RD, PITTSBURGH, P* Volume 31, Number 8 Address Correction Requested August Association seeks candidates for Secretary’s office PITTSBURGH — The WPA Board of Directors has appointed a search committee to seek and evaluate candidates for the position of National Vice President- Secretary. A vacancy in this office was created recently when the previous National Vice President- Secretary, George S. Charles Jr., was elected National President. The search committee is now accepting resumes from interested persons whose background satisfies the requirements of the office. All resumes must be received at the Home Office by Aug. 15, 1996. The National Vice President- Secretary is the chief administrative officer of the Association and an official representative of the Association. Major duties of the National Vice President-Secretary include keeping and maintaining all the official records of the Association and being the custodian of the official seal of the Association. The National Vice President- Secretary also directs and supervises the underwriting and accident and health departments, signs membership certificates, maintains complete individual records of members, directs the preparation of statistical and membership data by the computer operations, and determines the validity of claims. The National Vice President- Secretary also performs all other duties customarily performed by the secretary of a corporation and such other duties as may be assigned by the National Presi-Inside __ ■ Atty. Herman on running your own business...............Page 2. ■ The latest news &. notes from our branches....................Page 3. ■ Last call issued for WPA tour to Hungary.........................Page 7. Next Deodline August 23 dent, Board of Directors or Executive Committee. Candidates for this position must have previously held a leadership position in a national or fraternal organization with responsibility for organizational performance. They must demonstrate prior success in planning and executing insurance programs. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to manage and get along with people. They also should be comfortable speaking in public and dealing with members. Persons interested in applying for this position must submit their resumes by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to: William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1821 Attn: Anthony C. Beke Search Committee Chairman Again, all resumes must be received at the above address by Aug. 15, 1996. Please bear with us The Home Office is currently undergoing a major overhaul of its computing and phone systems. New personal computers, along with a new centralized server, new software programs and other new computer-related equipment, are being installed. A brand new telephone and voice mail system has also been installed. These changes will increase work production and, more importantly, allow us to provide faster and more efficient service to you, our members. However, learning to master this new equipment takes time, and we ask for your patience and understanding as our employees become familiar with the equipment. m n u Cl X» o cp er o z D riv MX M rn x o O O CO • Ul < H M J* X* ■o O vO (Si Winners at last month’s golf tournament were (l-r): John Horvath Jr. (men’s low net), Dorothy Costantini (women’s low gross), Michael Varhelyi (men’s low gross), and Viola Matyas (women’s low net). (Photo by Louis A. Fodor) Columbus hosts successful Annual Golf Tournament COLUMBUS — Thirteen proved to be a lucky number for Michael Varhelyi of Branch 249 Dayton and Dorothy Costantini of Branch 590 Cape Coral, Fla. At the WPA’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament held July 13 at the Turnberry Golf Course, Mr. Varhelyi shot a 75 and Ms. Costantini an 85 to win the low gross titles. This was the fifth time Ms. Costantini captured the women’s low gross title. She dominated the event from 1987 to 1991, winning four out of the five tournaments. The victory was just as sweet for Mr. Varhelyi who also came closest to winning a new car in the Hole-In-One Contest at the par-3 third hole. His tee shot came to rest just three feet from the cup. Joining them in the winners’ circle were John Horvath Jr. of Branch 129 Columbus and Viola Matyas of Centerville, Ohio, who scored 71 and 76, respectively, to win the low net titles. Each of the four winners received a $100 gift certificate redeemable at the Turnberry pro shop. Once again, the tournament weekend’s biggest winner was the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation. A total of $3,851 was raised over the weekend to benefit the Foundation. Most of the money, $2,500, was received from individuals, branches and businesses who sponsored holes during the tournament. Another $1,041 was raised through a special benefit raffle, while the remaining $310 was collected during the annual putting contest held during Friday night’s reception. The early morning sky was cloudy as Acting Secretary Richard Toth hit the official first tee shot to open the tournament. But soon the clouds gave way to a warm sun that seemed to raise the 84 golfers’ spirits as well as the temperature. By the beginning of the golf awards banquet that evening, everyone appeared eager to share in the fraternal spirit which makes the tournament a favorite activity among many members. Newly-elected National President George S. (Pete) Charles Jr. welcomed all golfers and guests to the dinner. National Director and Tournament Co-Administrator Anthony C. Beke offered the invocation. Stephen Kozma of Branch 17 Lorain, Ohio, hit his ball closest to the line at the ninth hole, and National Director Elmer Furedy was closest to the pin on the 13th hole. Helen Francus of Branch 249 Dayton and National Auditing Committee member Robert Ivancso hit the longest drives at the 15th hole. Also, Viola Matyas and Eugene David of Lackawanna, N.Y., sunk the longest putts at the 18th hole. Each skill shot winner received a $50 gift certificate to the Turnberry pro shop. The big prizes went unclaimed. t u> The 1996 Mercury Sable that would have gone to the lifebenefit member who scored an ace on the third hole instead went back to the Bob Boyd Mercury dealership. Nor did anyone win one of three vacation trips offered to any golfer scoring a holein-one on the course’s par-3 holes. After the golf awards were distributed, the winners of the benefit raffle were drawn. Helen Papp of Branch 18 Lincoln Park, Mich., won first prize—a golf getaway weekend for two at the Holiday Inn-Columbus East and Turnberry Golf Course. Other raffle prize winners were: National Director Michael R. Kara (three-piece luggage set); Gary Pache of Grove City, Ohio (35mm Kodak camera); Diane Walker of Branch 129 Columbus (5-inch portable television); Kent Bobo (basket of cheer); and Lillian Kelly of Pittsburgh (AM/FM cassette radio). About 50 dinner guests won free door prizes given away after the raffle drawing. The big door prize, a golf getaway weekend for two, was won by Lou Kubus of Branch 34 Pittsburgh. The highlight of the evening was the auction raffle for a new set of Ping Zing golf clubs and bag. The auction raffle was conducted by National Director and Tournament Co-Administrator Andrew W. McNelis. The names of of 20 life-benefit members attending the banquet — See 'GOLF’ Page 2
