William Penn, 1957 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1957-11-06 / 11. szám
PAGE 2 Novembeí 20, 1957. William Penn Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting (Continued from page 1) in session at its headquarters, and we are aware that words will wax warm and eloquent, and that the cry of “Freedom for Hungary” will once more be heard, and -s WHEREAS, we declare that words and empty resolutions of condemnation of 'the Soviet Butcher are not enough, and WHEREAS, we -declare that the unseen eyes, veiled with the blood of their Hungarian brethren, and of millions in the free world, are now turned to the United Nations, NOW, THEREFORE, the BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the WILLIAM PENN FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION assembled in regular session at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this 9th day of September, 1957, on behalf of its 88,000 members of American-Hungarian descent, being the largest Hungarian Fraternal Organization in the world, do hereby resolve in the name of Justice before God on behalf of the dead Freedom Fighters and the still tortured Hungarian patriots: 1. That the United Nations demand that Soviet troops be immediately recalled from Hungary so that the hated, despicable KADAR regime, usurper of a legitimate government might collapse without its artificial props; 2. That the seat of Hungary in the General Assembly be declared vacant, that it may stand empty as a symbol, that the United Nations is capable of taking action against a member nation which has violated and failed to carry out its charter obligations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that “JUSTICE FOR HUNGARY”, through the United Nations, must prevail! ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 9, 1957 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WILLIAM PENN FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION 436 Fourth Avenue PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania LOUIS VARGA, CHAIRMAN JULIUS J. LENART, SECRETARY.” * § * 9. This Beard of Directors wishes to place on record, their acknowledgement of the “Kick-Off” banquet arranged by Branch 296-V of Springdale, Pa., held Sunday, September 8, 1957, in honor of the Springdale High School Football Team, in the Springdale William Penn Home. This banquet was a wonderful expression of the spirit of fraternalism that still prevails, as we evidenced by the large attendance of Civic, Community, Business and Athletic Leaders at this affair. 10. The Board now concerns itself with the Reports. The Bowling Tournament Committee requested an extension cf time for further work on their Report before presentation to the Board, 1) The Report of the National President and Field Manager is read by Field Manager CHARLES, and same is acknowledged and accepted as a basis for further deliberation. * , With the Board’s permission, National President REVESZ made a separate oral report, in which he thanked the Board of Directors for their permission granted which made possible his 'Mercy Mission’ to Austria, and further thanked Vice-President MACKER for having assumed the Office of Acting President during his absence wihch terminated on May 16, 1957. He commented favorably on the unheard of success of the “Million in May Contest” which is the first time in the history of our Association that we wrote over One Million Dollars worth of new business in one month. He mentioned briefly the far-reaching success of the Natknal Bowling Tournament and Fellowship Days in Dayton, Ohio, and concluded his remarks wi h a statement that we have had an examination of our operations by the Pennsylvania State Insurance Department. The Board acknowledged with thanks the National President’s oral report. 2) Report of the National Secretary and National Auditor are read by these respective Officers, and the Board acknowledged and accepted same as a basis for further deliberation. 11) Upon a properly made and seconded motion, it was unanimously decided by the Board, to honor our National President on the anniversary of his 25 years of untiring service and loyalty to our Association, by holding a Testimonial Banquet. The details of this Testimonial Banquet are to be worked cut by the Requests, Complaints and Suggestions Committee. 12) The following greetings are received and acknowledged with thank's by the Board: Branch Manager, Joseph MILLER, Jr. of 59-V, Scalp Level, Pa. Branch 13-V, Trenton, New Jersey Louis ANTAL, President of Branch 296-V, Springdale, Pa. Martin MARTON, President of Br. 36-V, and District Managers Stephen LUKACS, Steve ÚSZTOK and Wayne TOTH, all of Branch 36-V, in Detroit, Michigan John BARANYI, President of Branch 189-V, Alliance, Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Julius SZABÓ, former Manager of Branch 124-R, Chicago, Id., and his wife, now residing in Florida, expressed their sincere thanks to the Board and National Officers for the beautiful congratulatory letter they received on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. 3) The Report of the National Treasurer and Investment Manager is read by the respective Officers ,and the Report is acknowledged and accepted by the Board as a basis for further deliberation. 4) Building Manager’s Report is read by National Treasurer SOMOGYI, and same is acknowledged and accepted by the Board as a basis for further deliberation. s r 5) The Report of the Legal Adviser is read by Attorney BANES, and same is acknow,edged and accepted by the Board as a basis for further deliberation. 6) Chief Medical Adviser’s Report. 'At this time Dr. S. C. GOMORY, Chief Medical Adviser, made his appearance and read his Report to the Board, which was acknowledged and accep’ed as a basis for further deliberation. 7) Management Consultant Committee’s Report was read by the Secretary of said Committee, and same was acknowledged and accepted by the Board. 8) Official delegates representing the Association. National President REVESZ reports that he attended the following meetings: May 29, 1957 — First Aid for Hungary meeting, New York, N. Y. June 15, 1957 — Coordinated Hungarian Relief, Inc. Board of Directors meeting, Pittsburgh, Pa. July 18, 1957 —■ Coordinated Hungarian Relief, Inc. meeting, Washington, D. C. National President REVESZ further reports that the American Hungarian Federation had purchased their own Home in Washington, D. C. at a cost of $37,000.00. The Board of Directors acknowledges this report with thanks. 13) Relative to the request of the Auditing Committee that they be permitted to appear at the Board meeting during the discussion of the proposed building on the St. Nicholas site, it is the unanimous opinion of the Board that permission be granted, but they may appear only as observers, with the right to be heard, but with no voting privileges. 14) The Board decides that they will meet in Committee, as heretofore, with the Finance Committee meeting in the Investment Manager’s office, the Requests, Complaints and Suggestions Committee meeting in the National Secretary’s office and the Promotional and Organizational Committee meeting in the National Auditor’s office. The same Directors and Officers shall remain members of these certain Committees as at the last Board meeting „ with the exception of Dirctor BALLA, who will transfer back to the Requests, Complaints and Suggestions Committee. 15. Reports of the Committees Inasmuch as Board Chairman VARGA is the Secretary of the Finance Committee, he turned over the Chairmanship of the Board meeting to Alternate Board Chairman MACKER. 16) The Minutes of the Finance Committee are read by Committee »Secretary Louis VARGA, and they are deliberated, amended, acknowledged and approved. These Minutes, as amended, became a permanent part of the Board Minutes and are attached hereto under Point 26. 17) Minutes of the Finance Committee. MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tuesday and Wednesday September 10-11, 1957 The meeting of the Finance Committee was convened at 9:00 A. M., Tuesday, September 10th, 1957. The meeting was called to order by Chairman RADVANY. The following members were present: Messrs. Frank RADVANY, Louis VARGA, Julius MACKER, Stephen LANG, Frank MAGYARY, Stephen BENCZE, László FISHBEIN, National Treasurer Julius E. SOMOGYI, and Investment Manager Richard J. PHILLIPS. Mr. RADVANY presided and Mr. VARGA acted as Secretary. The Agenda was adopted and the cases were considered as follows: 1. Branch 129-V, Columbuh, Ohio The C< mmittee is truly sympathetic with the cause of the Branch and would desire to help but feels' that the present suggestion does not solve the problem; therefore, our suggestion to the Branch is to either repair i*s present facilities so that it would meet their needs or continue to kok for some new location that would meet their needs as well as meet the requirements of sound financing. Recommendation of Committee approved by Board. 2. Branch 336, Harrisburg Home Association. There has been no new development in this case since Messrs. Philips and Somogyi informed the Branch that no loan could be considered until the liquor license was transferred and the corporation dissolved. The situation remains the same as that reported in our Spring Meeting and it appears that things are running smoothly in regards to the Harrisburg and Verhovay Home Association. 3. Detroit Office. In a letter written to our Home Office on August 28th, 1957, the Detroit Branch stated that it could not continue to pay the expenses in the operation of the Branch. They suggested that the complete management rf the building be taken over by the Home Office. We find that in the Detroit situation certain expenditures can be eliminated, among them being compensation to the Branch Manager by the Detroit" Office from the $.05 and $.10 dues. Since the Branch Manager is being paid on a full-time basis by the Home Office, he is not entitled to further compensation from the Branch $.05 and $.10 dues. This is definitely established under paragraph 21, page 36, of the Minutes of the Spring Meeting of the Board, wherein it definitely states that where District Offices have been established, Branch fees paid by the members for branch administration must be used to pay only the following: — Rental of Meeting Hall, honorariums of the elected Officers, light, heat and cleaning, postage, telephone, taxes, insurance, and office supplies. The Committee feels that with this saving and other economies, they can maintain the Branch. The suggestion was made and adopted that the three branches participate in paying office expenses as follows, starting Januavy 1, 1958: Branch 36-V $30.00 Branch 443-V $20.00 Branch 56-R $20.00 Temporarily at least this is to be a fair solution and the Committee recommends the adoption of this program. The Committee does not recommend at this time the installation of continuous hot water into the building. Board approves the Committee’s recommendation. 4. Request of Branch 163, McKees Rocks is approved by the. Board. 5. The Ccnpnittee acknowledges the report wherein a survey was made and placed on file, of our Grant Street and Third and Fourth Avenue, properties. 6. Demolition of the St. Nicholas Building. The Committee accepts the reports concerning demolition of the St. Nicholas Building. The work was well dene and on time and at a very low figure. 7. Financing Plans for District Offices. The Finance Committee recognizes the problems and needs fer establishing District Offices and requests and directs the Treasurer and the Investment Manager to attempt to work up plan's whereby these could be established on some sound workable financial (Continued on Page 6)
