William Penn Life, 1972 (7. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1972-01-01 / 1. szám

were members of the Board and who no longer are with us, Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., Stephen Danko and Louis Vassy, are cele­brating their birthdays this month. 3. Reverend Andrew P. Jacobs now gives the Invocation and asks God’s blessing on our endeavors. 4. The Assembly next pledges allegiance to the Flag of the United States of Ameri­ca. 5. The Roll is called and the following are present: Elmer Charles, National President, Louis L. Varga and John P. Balia, Vice Presidents; Directors: Frank Bero, Zoltán B. Emri, Michael Hegedűs, Rev. Andrew P. Jacobs, Albert G. Ker­tész, William C. Kohut, Dr. Andrew Kovács, Stephen Lang Jr., Frank J. Rad­­vany, John Sabo, Joseph Toma, John Veszprémi Jr., Albert J. Stelkovics, National Secretary; Julius E. Somogyi, National Treasurer; Gay B. Banes, Gener­al Counsel and Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, Medical Director. 6. The Board requests National Secre­tary, Albert J. Stelkovics to take minutes of this meeting until such time a Secretary of the Board is elected. 7. The Board now adopts the Agenda with the proviso that during the course of the meeting anything pertinent to the meeting may be added thereto. 8. Mr. Elmer Charles, National Presi­dent, now requests Vice President, Louis L. Varga, to take the gavel because the next item on the Agenda is nominations for Chairman of the Board. Mr. Elmer Charles places in nomination for Chair­man of the Board for the ensuing four years, the name of a person who has proved his merit during the past four years as a capable Chairman of the Board, who in all his decisions has been fair and equit­able. He is pleased to place in nomination the name of Mr. John P. Balia, Vice- President, as Chairman of the Board. Nomination is seconded by Mr. John Sabo. It is moved, seconded and adopted that the nominations be closed and the National Secretary cast one ballot for the unani­mous election of Mr. John P. Balia as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the ensuing four years. Mr. Varga now turns the gavel over to Mr. John P. Balia, who assumes the Chair. Mr. Balia thanks each for the trust placed in him. He is pleased to see all united and he hopes that this spirit of cooperation will conti­nue for the next four years. He promises to do the best he can to discharge the duties of Chairman of the Board and he is happy to be part of such a wonderful team and hopes that this same unity will prevail for the next four years. 9. The Chair is now open for nomina­tion for Secretary of the Board. Mr. Frank Bero places in nomination the name of Frank J. Radvany, who during the past four years has done an excellent job as Secretary of the Board of Directors. The nomination is seconded by Director Michael Hegedűs. There being no further nominations, the National Secretary is requested to cast one ballot for the unani­mous election of Mr. Frank J. Radvany as Secretary of the Board for the ensuing four years. The Board also appoints National Secretary, Albert J. Stelkovics as Assistant Board Secretary. 10. Mr. Frank J. Radvany thanks the group for the faith and trust placed in him and he pledges to continue to provide the Board with accurate minutes of the proceedings of its meetings. 11. National President, Elmer Charles, informed the Board that he had no written report to submit, however, he proceeded to give a verbal summary of the financial activities of the Association for the period of January 1, 1971 to September 30, 1971. He also informed the Board that a new General Ledger Accounting System has been introduced and is in operation. 12. The Board of Directors approves the following Resolution pertaining to appoint­ments: RESOLUTION In accordance with provisions contained in Chapter IV, Section 4 of the By-Laws, it is resolved by the Board of Directors that the following Officers be appointed for terms of one year effective January 1, 1972: Medical Director: Samuel C. Gomory, M. D. General Counsel: Gay B. Banes, Esq. In addition to this, Mr. Robert E. Bruce be appointed Consulting Actuary for a one year term. Director John Sabo abstained from voting on the second paragraph of this Resolution. Gay B. Banes, thanked the Board for his reappointment and pledged to serve in the best interest of our Society. 13. The Board hears a letter read by National Secretary, Albert J. Stelkovics, from Director Joseph Toma, which stated that for reasons of conflict with the new By-Laws, he felt he could better serve the Association in the capacity of National Director, therefore, effective January 1, 1972, Director Toma will retire from his position as Field Manager, East. Presi­dent Charles commended Director Toma for the decision he has made and the Board acknowledges the fact that Mr. Toma will retire as Field Manager. 14. Moved, seconded and the Board un­animously adopts that there be no re­appointment made to the positions of Field Manager East, Central and West, and that the entire matter of Field Opera­tions for the year 1972 be referred to the Executive Committee for their considera­tion and final disposition prior to the end of this year. 15. By virtue of the new By-Laws adopted bv the 27th National Convention, the Board now organizes its Executive Committee. The Committee is composed of the National President, two Vice Presidents and two National Directors. Director Stephen Lane. Jr. nlaces the name of Director Michael Hegedűs in nomination as a member of the Executive Committee. Vice President Louis L. Varga places the name of Director Frank Bero in nomination as a member of the Execu­tive Committee. There being no other nominations, the Secretary was asked to cast the unanimous ballot of the Board for the two candidates. The Executive Committee, therefore, consists of: National President, Elmer Charles; Vice President, Louis L. Varga; Vice President, John P. Balia; Director Michael Hegedűs; Direc­tor Frank Bero. Each Director thanked the members for the trust which has been placed in them. 16. Board Chairman, John P. Balia, called upon each newly elected Board Member to say a few words at this first meeting of the Board of Directors. Directors Zoltán Emri, Albert Kertesz, William Kohut, John Sabo and John Vesz­prémi, Jr., each addressed the Board and stated how pleased they were to be Directors and pledged their wholehearted support to cooperate and work for the best interest of our Society. National Secretary, Albert J. Stelkovics and National Treasurer, Julius E. Somo­gyi, both stated they are proud to be a part of a great team which will move our Association forward. With further re­marks Vice Presidents Louis L. Varga and John P. Balia also addressed the Board, welcomed the newly elected Directors and each hoped that all the members will cooperate to the fullest ex­tent. 17. Moved, seconded and the Board unanimously authorized Director Rev. Andrew P. Jacobs, Editor of the Detroiti Magyar Ujsag to print articles and news reports from time to time pertaining to the William Penn Fraternal Association. 18. The Board discussed the Officers’ salaries. This matter is referred to the Executive Committee with authorization to grant salary increases to the Officers in 1972 on the basis of the standards set by the Wage-Price Stabilization Act. 19. Moved, seconded and the Board adopted the following Resolution. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of Directors is desirous of properly expressing sympathy when a member of the Official Family loses a loved one; NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RE­SOLVED that the Association send a $25.00 wreath when a National Officer, Board Member, Auditing Committee Mem­ber or Home Office employee loses a spouse, child, parent, brother or sister. 20. Moved, seconded and the Board adopted the following Resolution pertain­ing to the Official Publication. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Official Publication, the William Penn Life has been published quarterly, and WHEREAS, the 27th National Conven­tion adopted the recommendation of the 10

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