William Penn Life, 1970 (5. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1970-08-01 / 3. szám
of a letter from the State Department which was read to the Board. — It is the intetion of the U. S. Government to hold the Crown in safekeeping until such time as diplomatic relations with Hungary become more improved. 20. The Board accepted and approved in its entirety, the Report of the National President to the Board of Directors, dated June 8, 1970. 21. The Board of Directors approved thedissolution of the following small Branches and transfer of their members to the Branches indicated: Branches 062, Cleveland. O. to 045, Cleveland, O.; 104, Cleveland. O. to 045, Cleveland, O.; 307, Dixon, 111., to 024, Chicago, 111.; 322, Decatur, 111. to 024, Chicago, 111.; 327, Parksboro, N. J., to 022. Roebling, N. J.; 094. Hubbard. 0.. to 028, Youngstown. 0.; 438. Lockwood, O., to 028. Youngstown. O.; 487, Windsor, O., to 028. Youngstown. O.; 220, Conneaut.O.. to 014, Cleveland. O.; 284. Ashtabula, O., to 014. Cleveland, O.; 043, Brownsville, Pa., to 150. Masontown, Pa.; 055, Uniontown. Pa., to 150, Masontoivn, Pa.; 408 Nemacolin, Pa., to 150, Masontown, Pa.; 389. Perryopolis, Pa., to 085, Daisytown, Pa.; 064, Canton, O., to 189, Alliance, O.; 074, Canton, O., to 189, Alliance, O.; 012, Oneida, Pa., to 009. Hazelton, Pa.; 033. Maynard. O.. to 010. Barton, 0.; 046. Benwood, W. V., to 349. Weirton, W. Va.; 066, New Castle, Pa., to 141, Elwood City, Pa.; 081. Ambridge, Pa., to 141, Elwood City, Pa.; 079. Rhodesdale, O., to 040. Martins Ferry. O.; 083, Aliquippa. Pa., to 141, Elwood City, Pa.; 103. Toms Creek, Va., to 023, Pocahontas, Va.; 137, Racine, Wisconsin, to 275, Milwaukee, Wis.; 153, Lansing, 0., to 040, Martins Ferry, O.; 158, Kingston, Pa., to 174, Scranton, Pa.; 180. Zelienople, Pa., to 141, Elwood City. Pa.; 213, Red Jacket, W. Va., to 032, Gary, W. Va.; 237, Steubenville, 0., 349, Weirton, W. Va.; 261. Forest City. Pa., to 174, Scranton. Pa.; 288, Crescent. 0., to 010, Barton, 0.; 290, Depew, N. Y., to 383. Buffalo, N. Y.; 313. Beauty, Ky., to 310. Lynch, Ky.; 324, Elm Grove, W. Va., to 349, Weirton. W. Va.; 545. Conway, Pa., to 141. Ellwood City, Pa.; 564, Tiltonsville, O., to 040, Martins Ferry, 0.; 466, Pittsburgh, to Various Branches; 053, Vintondale, Pa., to080, Vintondale, Pa.; 245, Altoona, Pa. to 080. Vintondale, Pa.; 415, Central City, Pa., to 302, Hooversville. Pa.; 068. Twin Rocks, Pa., to 080, Vintondale, Pa.; 347, Nettleton, Pa., to 080, Vintondale, Pa.; 097, Grand Rapids, Mich., to 132 So. Bend. Ind.; 157. Monroe, Mich., to 018 Detroit, Mich.; 403, Port Huron, Mich., to 018. Detroit, Mich. 22. The Board accepted the Revised 1970 Budget as presented by the National President. 23. The Board accepted the Report of the General Counsel. 12 24. The Board acknowledged a letter from Branch 130, East Chicago, Ind., with reference to the Fraternal Fees for initiating new members. The Board authorized National Secretary Stelkovics to reply to this letter. 25. National President, Elmer Charles, congratulated the Bowling Tournament Administrators, Local Branch Committees, Members and Bowlers on behalf of the Association, Board of Directors and National Officers for the overwhelming success of the 1970 Bowling Tournament and Fellowship Days held in Toledo, 0. Director Ivancso submitted a tentative report on the Bowling Tournament, however, he informed the Board that there are still some outstanding invoices yet to be paid and stated that final accounting will be submitted at the September Board Meeting. 26. The Board adopted a motion to have inserted in the August issue of William Penn Life a notice to the effect that the Board of Directors, at its September 1970 meeting will consider requests from any Branch or Branches which would like to host the 1972 National Bowling Tournament and Fellowship Days. Written requests from the Branch must be received at the Home Office before September 8, 1970. 27. The Board approved a change in the Masthead of the William Penn Life, our Official Publication to depict the four seasons of the year. 28. The Board of Directors on behalf of the William Penn Fraternal Association wish to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the American Hungarian Studies Foundation for the presentation of the Theodore Von Karman Award Medallion and Citation for Philanthrophy which was presented to the William Penn Fraternal Association, and accepted by National President, Elmer Charles, at the George Washington Awards Dinner held in New York City. 29. The Board discussed the serious flood conditions which have ravaged certain areas of Hungary and Transylvania. Several Branches have also discussed this matter and are ready to donate monies for the relief of the flood victims, however, have not sent any money, to date, awaiting the Board’s action in this matter, to be certain that such donatons are sent to the proper relief agencies. It is resolved by the Board to forward all donations received by the Association, for this purpose, via the International Red Cross and earmarked for use of Hungarian flood victims only. Director Toma informed the Board that Branch 048 has donated $100.00 to this cause. Director Radvany states that Branch 013, Trenton ,N. J. is also contemplating a donation to be sent through the Association. Director Danko informs the Board that 141 Ellwood City, Pa. Ezúton értesítem a 141-ik fiók tagságát, különösen a volt Aliquippa-i 83-ik, Ambridge-i 81-ik és New Castle-i 66-ik fiók tagjait, akik be lettek csatolva a 141-ik fiókhoz, hogy rendes havi gyűléseinket a hónap első vasárnapján délután 2 órai kezdettel tartjuk meg a Magyar Házban. Szives szeretettel várjuk tagjainkat ezekre a gyűlésekre. Bokor János, . . 141-ik fiók elnöke. Branch 018, Detroit, Mich., and the Ladies Auxiliary of Branch 018, Detroit, Mich., has each donated $100.00 to the Hungarian Red Cross for flood relief. 30. The Board unanimously moved to donate $500.00 to the Hungarian flood victims through the International Red Cross. 31. It was moved, seconded and adopted that the next Board Meeting be held September 14, 1970. 32. The Officers of the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation held a meeting on June 10, 1970. The report and recommendations of the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc., Officers were acknowledged by the Board. 33. National President, Elmer Charles, expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the Board Members and National Officers for their deliberation and cooperation during the meeting. He is of the opinion that the decisions rendered will benefit our Association. Mr. Charles stated that certain topics are controversial and are of deep concern to each of us, and by thorough discussion of these matters and through mutual understanding, all problems can be resolved satisfactorily. We meet to constantly improve the growth and prosperity of the William Penn. He urged the Board to return to their respective areas and to continue to perform to the best of their ability, promoting the aims of the Association. He extended greetings to the membership at large and bids each Dirctor a safe return home. 34. Board Chairman, John P. Balia, thanked the Board for their cooperation and believes the decisions brought forth at this meeting will reap dividends in the future. He wishes all a safe and pleasant journey home. Respectfully submitted: Frank J. Radvany, Secretary of the Board — John P. Balia, Chairman of the Board — Elmer Charles, National President Julius Lenart and Louis L. Varga, Vice Presidents —- Frank Bero, Stephen Danko, Michael Hegedűs, Stephen J. Ivancso, Rev. Andrew P. Jacobs, Dr. Andrew Kovács, Stephen Lang, Jr., Joseph Toma, Louis Vassy, and Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., DIRECTORS.
