William Penn Life, 1976 (11. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1976-01-01 / 1. szám
Margaret Kottán Oeler of Vogue Beauty Salon $94.50 Mrs. John P. Balla $20.00 21) The Board of Directors acknowledged receipt of letter of thanks from Edward B. Servov, Esq. of the Croatian Fraternal Union Scholarship Foundation for our donation. The Board also acknowledged receipt of letters of thanks from Joseph A. Mulató, Kenneth M. Lovász, Catherine T. Lovász, Donna Molnár, Joseph A. Kertesz, “rank A. Bodnar, Kenneth P. Tarr, Eugene F. Quinn, Jr., and William J. Kiska, for the scholarship awards they recieved. 22) The Board authorized the Executive Committee that in compliance with a decision brought forth by the 28th General Convention, they consider the feasibility of instituting a plan through the premiun. billing program whereby the membership be afforded the opportunity to donate $1.00 per year towards the Scholarship Foundation. 23) The Board discussed various aspects with reference to the forthcoming 90th Anniversary of the William Penn Association. The Board referred this matter to the Executive Committee for further consideration and recommendation. 24) The Board adopted the following resolution pertaining to return envelopes. RESOLUTION WFIEREAS, the postal rates will increase December 28,1975, and WHEREAS, the Association can not increase its premiums to cover the cost of this increase. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors in regular quarterly meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this 16th day of December, 1975, that commencing with January 1976, premium billing no postage paid envelopes be furnished to the advance payors. 25) The following resolution was accepted by the Board of Directors pertaining to future Board Meetings. RESOLUTION RESOLVED that Board Meetings in 1976 be held on the following dates: March 15-16-17 June 14-15-16 September 8-9-10 December 13-14-15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National President at the March and September meetings, present a written semi-annual report of operations. These reports to be submitted to each Director, preferably one week prior to the scheduled Board Meeting. The June and December meetings shall be general in nature, no written report will be prepared. An Agenda will be prepared for discussion of current subject matters. 26) The Board discussed at length the forthcoming Bicentennial Trip to Hungary in 1976 which is being sponsored by the William Penn Association. Tentative plans 16 call for the first flight to leave Pittsburgh International Airport on August 16, 1976, arriving in Budapest, Hungary on August 17, 1976. Flight arrangements are by Pan-American. A planned seven-day tour will begin on August 18, 1976. Participants of this trip will then have another two weeks to visit wherever they desire. The cost of the airfare will be $380.00. A second flight is planned for September 1976. The plane fare for the second trip will be $405.00, both subject to increased fuel costs. It was moved and adopted that every Board of Director and Auditing Committee member will act as Tour Administrator in their respective areas. It was further moved and adopted that at least one member of a family going on the trip must be a William Penn member in good standing. Should other members of the family desire to participate on this tour, but are not members of the Association, they will have to become a social member of the local Branch at a fee of $10.00, the proceeds of which will be placed in the William Penn Scholarship Foundation. Brochures for this trip are now in the process of being printed and will be ready for distribution in the very near future. 27) It is resolved by the Board of Directors in regular meeting assembled this 17th day of December, 1975, that no agreement be consummated with Inter-Continental Fraternal Services, Inc. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that National President find a General Agent for the Wisconsin area, one who will be the Association’s Agent and accept no more business from Inter-Continental Fraternal Services, Inc. after December 31,1975. 28) The Board acknowledged receipt of letters of thanks from the following: Miss Julia R. Orosz, Garden of Hungarian Songs radio program. Women's Guild of Free Magyar Reformed Church Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Bessemer Hungarian Catholic League of America. Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Bruce Rev. Dr. John Butosi, Bishop, Calvin Synod James A. Ballew Rev. Louis Nagy, Supt. Bethlen Home Sheriff John Peck, Westmoreland County John J. Lippert James S. Longo, William Penn Hotel Andrew and Zoltán Hegedűs 29) The Board of Directors acknowledged receipt of letter from Mr. Frank Balogh, Branch 15, Chicago, Illinois, pertaining to the Tour to Hungary. 30) General Counsel Gay B. Banes made a verbal report to the Board of Directors on the status of the American Fund litigation. 31) Chairman Charles made a verbal report to the Board of Directors with THE INSURANCE SALESMAN “It’s 8:00 a.m. and the uninsured world awaits.” reference to the progress on the development of the Association’s property known as Block “C”. 32) National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics read a letter from the Insurance Department, State of New York, wherein they state their laws prohibit the Association from granting mortgages to Board Members, National Officers or members of their families. The Board authorized the General Counsel to reply to this letter. 33) The Board of Directors acknowledged receipt of letter from Branch 51, Passaic, N.J. wherein no elections were held in the election of Branch Officers for 1976. The Board of Directors direct that Branch 51 call for another meeting wherein proper election of officers may be held with President of the Branch presiding. The Board further authorized that anyone interfering with Branch affairs shall be divested of his fraternal rights and privileges. 34) Chairman of the Board Elmer Charles submitted a projected report to the Board with reference to the income and expenses for 1975. From all indications it would appear the Association will enjoy another fruitful year. 35) In his closing remarks, Chairman of the Board, President Charles, expressed that he has received one of the highest honors when he was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors. He has three utmost things in his mind: "God”, "Family” and "William Penn”. He hopes he will be able to fill the shoes of the previous Chairman. He thanked everyone for their support and cooperation and extended a Very Merry Christmas to all, and a Happy Prosperous New Year. Chairman of the Board Elmer Charles adjourned the meeting at 12:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Frank J. Radvany Secretary of the Board Elmer Charles Board Chairman ATTEST: Albert J. Stelkovics National Secretary .
