William Penn Life, 1975 (10. évfolyam, 2-4. szám)
1975-10-01 / 4. szám
Minutes of the Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting Excerpts From The Third Quarterly Meeting Of The Board Of Directors Of The William Penn Association Held On Monday, August 25, 1975 In The Board Room Of The Home Office Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1. National President Elmer Charles opened the meeting at 10:00 A.M. He welcomed the Board of Directors, National Officers and Auditing Committee Members. He was happy to see the Auditing Committee Members meeting at the same time as the Board of Directors. This meeting represents the last meeting for the present administration. The President was confident, however, that this would not be our last meeting together. Mr. Charles stated that th~ theme of our previous Convention was “Success breeds Success.” The records of the past four years bears out this theme. His new theme for the forthcoming Convention is “Unity.” We should all unite behind our leaders of government and behind the leaders of our Association and support them to the fullest extent for the sake of success. President Charles further stated we should emphasize this theme to our Delegates and encourage them to work together in unity and harmony. President Charles extended congratulations to Dr. and Mrs. Gregory M. Lang, Medical Director, upon the birth of a son and to Director and Mrs. Stephen Lang, the grandparents. President Charles informed the Board that Director Zoltán B. Emri underwent surgery on August 4, 1975, and he was happy to see Director Emri present. He also announced that he, too, had to receive medical attention due to a foot injury. Mr. Charles reported the following deaths: Mr. Steven Dobozi, delegate to the General Convention, Illustrious Member, President, Branch 26, Sharon, Pennsylvania. Mr. John Hegedűs, Branch 48, former District Manager & Illustrious Member. Mr. John Fulop, Former District Manager, Illustrious Member, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Margaret Bunchy, Branch 28, Youngstown, Ohio. Martin Dolezar, President, Branch 275, Milwaukee, Wis., Illustrious Member. Bishop László Ravasz of Hungary, Mr. Sigmond Raki, Branch 45, Cleveland, Ohio. The members present stood for a moment of silent prayer in memory of our deceased members. President Charles extended congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Julius E. Somogyi, National Treasurer, who celebrated their 35th Wedding Anniversary last week. Mr. Charles announced that the Agenda is prepared. The Report of the Board of Directors, Auditing Committee and Actuary to the Convention was also prepared and mailed to all the Convention Delegates. He welcomed all once again and expressed his hope for a fruitful and pleasant meeting. 2. Chairman of the Board John P. Balia welcomed the Board members, National Officers and Auditing Committee Members. He was happy to see everyone present in good health and fine spirit. This is the last meeting of this term. He hopes the meeting will be as constructive as the previous meetings have been. The record shows that the past four years have been most fruitful for our Association. The report to the convention is a fine report and with the harmony we have enjoyed these past four years, we can go proudly before the Convention with our accomplishments. He officially calls the meeting to order. 3. The Board of Directors, National Officers and Auditing Committee Members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Vice President Louis L. Varga offered the invocation. 4. Chairman of the Auditing Committee, László Kereszti, spoke in Hungarian on behalf of the Auditing Committee. It is the opinion of the Auditing Committee that the affairs of the Association are in good hands with its present Board of Directors and National Officers. It is his hope that the delegates will review the events of the past four years and approve the actions taken by Management. He hopes that the delegates will continue their faith in the Official Family by re-electing them to their respective offices. 5. President Charles informed the Official Family that there will be a dinner at the William Penn Hotel on Tuesday, August 26, 1975, where the Illustrious Citation will be presented to Directors Frank Bero and Stephen Lang, Jr., and all are invited to attend. 6. Chairman Balia excused the Auditing Committee at this time so they may proceed with their audit. 7. Secretary of the Board Frank J. Radvany called the roll and the following were present: National President Elmer Charles; Vice Presidents Louis L. Varga and John P. Balia; Directors Frank Bero, Zoltán B. Emri, Stephen Danko, Michael Hegedűs, Albert G. Kertesz, William C. Kohut, Stephen Lang, Jr., Frank J. Radvany, John Sabo, Joseph Toma, John P. Veszprémi, Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., Albert J. Stelkovics, National Secretary; Julius E. Somogyi, National Treasurer; Gay B. Banes, General Counsel; Gus G. Nagy, Field Assistant to the National President. 8. The Agenda is adopted with the proviso that any matter properly belonging before the meeting may be added thereto during the course of the meeting. 9. National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics read the Minutes of the Executive Committee meetings held on August 14 and 15, 1975. Moved, seconded, and the Board accepted same as a basis for further deliberation. 10. Mr. Elmer Charles reports verbally to the Board on the Ivancso vs. William Penn Association litigation which came on trial July 14, 1975, before Court of Common Pleas, Lucas County, Ohio. The Judge insisted there be an attempt to settle the matter, however, Mr. Charles opposed any settlement. After a second request by the Judge, Mr. Charles offered a $2,500.00 settlement, which Mr. & Mrs. Ivancso refused. The Judge again called Counsel for both parties to try a settlement. When this failed, the Court convened the trial to hear the case and the Judge admonished that this was not a clear cut case and in the end one party would win all and the other lose all. At this point, our Counsel, Mr. Phillips, after consulting with Mr. Charles, offered a settlement of $3,500.00 provided the Convention approves. The Judge then continued the trial, subject to the Board acting on the proposed settlement and subsequently ratification by the Convention. The attorneys were then instructed by the Court to prepare a Resolution to be presented to the Board and Convention. 11. The Board of Directors approved several Resolutions to be presented to the General Convention for their consideration. 12. The Board discusses the enrollment of social members by Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan. It is the decision of the Board that Branch 18 may solicit social members, however, they must establish 23
