William Penn Life, 1971 (6. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1971-05-01 / 2. szám

5. The Agenda is presented to the Board and same is adopted with the proviso that any matter properly belonging before the meeting may be added thereto during the course of the meeting.

6. The Board acknowledged greetings and best wishes for a successful meeting from Branch 1, Bridgeport, Connecticut; Branch 13, Trenton, New Jersey; Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio; Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan; Branch 19, New Brunswick, New Jersey; Branch 27, Toledo, Ohio; Branch 48, New York, New York; Branch 56, Detroit, Michigan; Branch 98, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Branch 132, South Bend, Indiana; Branch 249, Dayton, Ohio; Branch 296, Springdale, Pennsylvania; Gaspar Papp, Former Chairman of the Auditing Committee, and William C. Kohut, Chairman of the Auditing Committee.

7. Board Chairman, John P. Balia introduced Mr. Robert E. Bruce, Actuary, and requested that he submit his report for 1970. Mr. Bruce thanked the Board and National Officers for affording him the opportunity to appear before the Board. Mr. Bruce read his Actuarial Report for the year of operations ending December 31, 1970. Following the reading of the Actuary’s Report, which was most favorable, the Board of Directors and National Officers ensued on a lengthy discussion and review of the Annual Statement of the William Penn Fraternal Association for 1970.

8. It was moved, seconded and the Board unanimously accepted the Annual Statement for 1970.

9. Director Dr. Andrew Kovács appeared at the meeting.

10. National Secretary, Albert J. Stelkovics, read a letter from Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan, regarding costs of the local District Office. Following a lengthy discussion it is moved, seconded and adopted that this matter be referred to General Counsel for review with the Investment Committee, and Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan.

11. The Board unanimously adopted the following RESOLUTION:

RESOLVED by the Board in regular meeting assembled that all full time Home Office Employees, effective April 1, 1971 be given a 2% step-rate increase in their monthly salaries based upon the Salary Plan adopted by the Board of Directors in March, 1970.

12. Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, Medical Director, submitted his report for 1970. The Board accepted the report of the Medical Director with sincere appreciation and ordered same to be placed in file.

13. Director Macker expressed sincere appreciation and gratitude on behalf of Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan, to the Board of Directors and National Officers for their attendance at the Champagne Ball, held February 13, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan. National President, Elmer Charles, thanked Director Macker and

Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan, for the gracious hospitality they extended to the Board of Directors and National Officers who attended the affair.

14. The Board adopted the following Resolution pertaining to Pre-Convention District Meetings.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS Section 27 of the By-Laws provides that: “District Sessions are called by the Board of Directors at its Spring Meeting in year of the Convention” and

WHEREAS, 1971 is a Convention Year,

NOW, THEREFORE BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Directors in regular quarterly meeting assembled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this 16th day of March, 1971, that the Pre-Convention District Meetings, for the purpose of electing delegates and alternate delegates to the 27th National Convention shall be held between the dates of June 1, 1971 and June 30, 1971, inclusive.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National Secretary notify each District that only those members in good standing who were elected delegates or alternates in June, 1971 will be recognized as the duly elected delegates or alternate delegates

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National Secretary inform each District that the procedural rules for conduct of District Meetings and pertinent By-Law provisions be strictly adhered to.

15. The Board unanimously resolved that statistical information on membership pertaining to delegate representation by Branches are available for review by any Director.

16. Moved, seconded and the Board accepts the certificate count for delegate eligibility as prepared from a tabulated list as of September 30, 1970. (This list appears elsewhere in this issue, Ed.) Directors Stephen Danko and Stephen Ivancso requested they be recorded as having voted against the motion.

17. The Board accepted, in its entirety, the Report of the National President to the Board of Directors dated March 15, 1971.

18 The Board adopted the proposed Budget for 1971 and the Staff is authorized to make changes as authorized by the Board.

19. The National Officers were complimented for the devoted and dedicated service they have rendered the William Penn Fraternal Association. The gratifying results which have been attained by our Association are reflected in the Annual Statements of the past two years. In appreciation for their sincere effort, it is moved that a 15% bonus be granted to each National Officer based on their 1970 salary. On a roll call vote there were eight votes in the affirmative and four votes in the negative, the motion was therefore adopted.

President Charles expressed his sincere appreciation not only tor himself but on behalf of the other National Officers and the Home Office employees for the kind consideration the Board extended to them. He thanked the Board for recognizing the untiring effort they have given the Association, and pledge that in the future they will continue to perform so that our Society will continue to grow. National Secretary, Albert J. Stelkovics and National Treasurer, Julius E. Somogyi, also thanked the Board for its consideration.

20. President Charles informed the Board that congratulations were in order for Vice President Louis L. Varga, who became a Grandfather for the third time. Congratulations were also extended to National Treasurer, Julius E. Somogyi, who became a Grandfather for the first time.

Mr. Charles announced to the Board that Mr. Zoltán Gombos was in Pittsburgh and expressed his desire to appear before the Board to extend personal greetings. The request was granted.

21. Pursuant to Board Directive, Point 28 of the December 8, 1970 Board Meeting, the Board Committee met to discuss, evaluate and submitted its report to the Board of Directors pertaining to the Supervisors of Agencies request. After considerable debate, the Board adopted the recommendation of the Board Committee.

22. The Board accepted the Report of General Counsel, Gay B. Banes.

23. National President, Elmer Charles, introduced Mr. Zoltán Gombos of Cleveland, Ohio, Editor of the Szabadság, Népszava, Hungarian Publications and Director of American Life Insurance Association. Mr. Gombos thanked the Board for the opportunity to appear before them so he could make a few remarks. He feels fraternalism is the future of the Hungarian people and he hopes we can work together harmoniously. He pledged to do everything in his power to advance and promote the fraternal spirit which will draw the Hungarian people closer together. He extended best wishes to the Board of Directors and National Officers.

24. The Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition of services rendered to the Association by Michael Hrabar, Branch 16, Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED by the Board of Directors that in recognition of his 15 years of dedicated service to the Association and his Branch, Mr. Michael Hrabar, President of Branch 16, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, be awarded the Illustrious Citation Scroll together with the attendant lapel pin.

25. In recognition of services rendered to the Association by Stephen Vidám, Branch 70, Newark, New Jersey, the Board adopted the following Resolution.

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