William Penn Life, 1972 (7. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1972-04-01 / 2. szám
RESOLUTION RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors in regular quarterly meeting assembled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that all full time Home Office Employees with one or more years of service be granted a 2% step increase in their salaries, based upon the Salary Plan adopted by the Board of Directors. Increase to become effective April 1, 1972 to March 31, 1973. 16. Moved, seconded and the Board adopted the following resolution pertaining to Fringe Benefits. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of Directors from time to time establishes Fringe Benefits without contractual rights, and WHEREAS, the Executive Committee has proposed changes in the present fringe benefits, and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors also wish to improve in these benefits, NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Directors in regular meeting assembled, that the changes in the fringe benefit program as recommended by the Executive Committee be approved. 17. Moved, seconded and the Board adopted that the Executive Committee review the appropriation and expenditure of the Children’s Christmas parties and submit their recommendation to the Board Meeting on how the Christmas Parties could be improved so it may be more meaningful to the members and the Association. 18. Moved, seconded and the Board adopted the proposed budget for 1972. 19. The Board acknowledged receipt of letters from the Hungarian Studies Foundation dated November 29, 1971 and March 9, 1972, requesting an increase in the annual donation the Association makes to the Hungarian Studies Foundation. Following a discussion of this matter, the Board reaffirms the amount established by the convention and is unable to comply with their request for an increase to the Hungarian Studies Foundation. 20. At the November 1971 Board Meeting the Board of Directors assigned to the Executive Committee the task of developing a Field Program for 1972. The subject was a most serious matter and much thought and effort was made to provide a solution. The Committee extended the retirement date of Director Joseph Toma, Field Manager, East, to February 1, 1972. They accepted the retirement of Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., Field Manager, West, effective February 1, 1972. The committee appointed Mr. Gus G. Nagy, Field Manager, Central, for 1972. The Committee also appointed Mr. Andrew R. Balogh of Bridgeport, Conn., Field Manager, East. The Executive Committee outlined in detail each Field Manager’s duties and responsibilities. Field Managers Nagy and Balogh accepted the appointment the Executive Committee made. Moved, seconded and the Board ratified the action of the Executive Committee in establishing the Field Program for 1972. 21. The Board of Directors at this time requested the presence of the two Field Managers. President Charles introduced Mr. Gus G. Nagy and Mr. Andrew R. Balogh and informed them that the Board ratified the action taken by the Executive Committee pertaining to the Field Operation for 1972. The National Secretary read the duties and responsibilities as outlined by the Executive Committee to the two Field Managers. Mr. Gus G. Nagy thanked the Board for appointing him Field Manager, Central for 1972. He acknowledged his duties and responsibilities as were outlined by the Committee. He stated he has set his production goal high and hoped that with lull cooperation of the Home Office, Board of Directors and everyone concerned the program as outlined will be a success. Mr. Andrew R. Balogh also thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve the Association. He also acknowledged his duties, and responsibilities. The production goal which he assumed is modest, but feels that through wholehearted cooperation he will succeed. President Charles, Vice Presidents Varga and Balia, along with the entire Board of Directors pledged their full support and cooperation to both of these Field Managers and wishes them much success in this important phase of our operation. 22. President Charles informed the Board that Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio is having a 70th Anniversary Banquet on Sunday, April 23, 1972 in Cleveland, Ohio. National Officers and Directors were cordially invited by the Branch Officers to attend this Banquet. 23. Secretary of the Executive Committee Michael Hegedűs, read the Minutes of the Executive Committee meeting held February 25, 1972, pertaining to the new building program. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding this vital program. Moved, seconded, and the Board accepted the Minutes of the Executive Committee meetings held on December 10 and 11, 1971 and February 25, 1972, as corrected, and unanimously ratified the actions taken at both meetings. 24. National President Elmer Charles, went into a detailed explanation to the Board of Directors regarding the progress with the building program since the last Board meeting. He has continued intensive negotiations for the ground lease and construction of a new building. Moved, seconded and the Board of Directors unanimously authorized the National President, General Counsel and the Investment Committee to proceed along the lines outlined by the Executive Committee and negotiate the best possible return for the Association, and authorized them to conclude and consumate an agreement with regard to the new building program. 25. Moved, seconded, and the Board adopted the Report of the National President to the Board of Directors in its entirety. 26. Director Lang, Co-Administrator of the 1972 Bowling Tournament reported to the Board on progress made regarding the forthcoming Tournament. Meetings were held with President Charles, Co- Administrators Director Lang, Director Radvany and the management of the Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Agreements were concluded with the Sheraton Hotel regarding accomodations, room rates and banquet rates. An Agreement was reached with the Boulevard Lanes, which is the site of the Bowling Tournament. Branch 76 of Philadelphia is also working out the final details of the Tournament and Fellowship Days. Director Lang invited all the membership of the Association to participate in this fraternal event. 27. Moved, seconded and the Board adopted the following resolution to be offered in conjunction with National Bowling Tournament and Fellowship Days. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of Directors is constantly seeking ways to sponsor fraternal activities, and WHEREAS, the National Bowling Tournament and Fellowship Days is one of the largest fraternal activities sponsored by the Association, and WHEREAS, the Board is desirous of encouraging as many bowlers as possible to participate in the Fellowship Days Banquet at the Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Saturday May 27, 1972, BE IT RESOLVED THEREFORE, that a special membership campaign be authorized among the registered bowlers in which campaign the Penn Student Protector Plan be sold exclusively under the following conditions: 1. Enroller must be a registered bowler to the 1972 Philadelphia Tournament. 2. Penn Student Protector Plan be sold using short form application on Penn Student Protector Brochure. 3. Plan must be sold as a unit of $10,000.00 for annual premium of $45. 4. Plan to be sold to any qualified, healthy individual, insurance age 0 thru 24. 5. Initial premium to be attached to application. 6. Campaign to extend for applications submitted April 1, 1972 to May 20, 1972. 7. Prizes will be as follows: a) If annual premium is paid ($45.00 ) 4 tickets to the banquet or 2 tickets and $10 cash. 13