William Penn Life, 1978 (13. évfolyam, 1. szám)

1978-01-01 / 1. szám

Minutes of The Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting

Excerpts of Minutes Board of Directors of the William Penn Association Held on December 12, 1977 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 and National Officers to this December Board Meeting. He was extremely pleased to welcome the National Treasurer, Julius E. Somogyi, to the meeting. He hoped Mr. Somogyi will continue his fine recovery from his illness and will soon be with us full time.

During this holiday season Mr. Charles is looking forward to a fruitful meeting. He stated the Agenda was rather short in number of items, but heavy in important matters which will be discussed and proper decisions rendered.

Mr. Charles thanked everyone who attended the American Hungarian Foundation George Washington Awards dinner in New York City wherein he was awarded the Theodore von Karman award for his outstanding humanitarian and philanthropic leadership in public and professional responsibilities. The attendance of the Board of Directors and friends provided the opportunity to share the honor of the award and added to the highlights of the event. He stated that

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019 Drobnik, Adam, Sommerville, N.J.

Smith. John .lames. New Brunswick, N.J. 024 Fejes, Mrs. Fielen, Riverdale, III.

Kohl, Vince, Elgin, 111.

Rock, Mrs. Steven, Chicago, 111.

027 Szabó, Mrs. Anthony, Rossford, Ohio

028 Kotel. Mrs. Joseph, Youngstown. Ohio 034 Yuhasz, Joseph J., West Mifflin, Pa.

039 Szeles, Martin, Beaver Falls. Pa.

040 Kupas, Stephen, Martins Ferry, Ohio Suták, Joseph F., Tiltonsville, Ohio

044 Dombai, Mrs. Stephen, Akron, Ohio Mitseff, Mrs. Steve, Akron, Ohio 048 Andrews, Mrs. Fielen, Flushing, N.Y.

Hartnett, John M., Long Island City, N.Y. Timar. John, Bronx, N.Y.

Zahon, Anthony A., Brooklyn, N.Y.

051 Doychak, Mrs. Mary, Paterson, N.J.

Jacob, Anthony, Garfield, N.J.

067 Kovács, Frank, Erie, Pa.

070 Krivanek, Charles, Union, N.J.

085 Blizman, James W., Daisytown, Pa.

089 DeBoth, Joseph. Munhall, Pa.

Witkowski, Louis Jr., Bethel Park, Pa.

098 Velekei, Mrs. Emil, Easton, Pa.

129 Kish, Stephen, Columbus, Ohio Lorencz, John J., Mt. Vernon, Ohio

130 Benson, John, East Chicago, Ind.

Bowes, Caroline,. Hammond, Ind.

Kocsis, Frank, Whiting, lnd.

132 Burkus, Mrs. Mary, South Bend, lnd. Eitler, Paul, South Bend, lnd.

133 Noll, Helen Julia, Ph'iilipsburg, N.J.

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his activities with and for the Association made it possible to earn the recognition, which now can only inspire one to do more in the future. This he promises to do.

He announced the following were recently hospitalized or are presently in the hospital.

Vice President Louis L. Varga Albert Kocsis, former President Rákóczi Aid Association James Beganyi, husband of Emma Beganyi Auditing Committee Secretary Margaret Vassy, former Manager Branch 249

Louis Vassy, former National Director

Christy Rolewicz, Julius Somogvi’s Granddaughter

Gabriel Czernai, President Branch 71, former Director

Steve Horvath, Vice President - Branch 249, Dayton, Ohio

He requested we all pray for their speedy recovery.

He expressed sincere condolences upon the death of the following members:

Mr. Stephen Becsi - brother-in-law of Vice President John P. Balia Mr. Bertalan Szilagyi - “Illustrious Member” Branch 14, Cleveland Mr. Imre Prokay - “Illustrious Member” former Branch 143, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

141 Sabo, Leslie, Ellwood City, Pa.

150 Kovaly, John, Grindstown, Pa.

159 Revesz, Joseph, Phoenixville, Pa.

174 Nemeth, John, Jessup, Pa.

187 Perry, Mrs. Elenora, Collinsville, III.

189 Sag, Dr. William, Alliance, Ohio 214 Zvonyik, John, Flint, Mich.

226 Juhasz, Mrs. Andrew, McKeesport, Pa. 248 Fulop, Gusztávé, Sharpies, W. Va.

275 Vérségi, John, Grafton, Wis.

296 Becsi, Stephen, Kane, Pa.

Hibo, Julius, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Petronskv, Stephen, Presto, Pa.

Slaman, Ahmid. Caroline, W. Va.

302 Kaszonyi, Michael, Central City, Pa.

349 Fajcsi, Joseph, Steubenville, Ohio Takacs, Joseph Jr., Benwood, W. Va.

383 Diszhazy, Andrew, Buffalo, N.Y.

Frazon, Frank J., Buffalo, N.Y.

Takas, Vincent, Eden, N.Y.

Young, Goldie H., Buffalo, N.Y.

525 Fordos, John, San Bernardino, Ca.

Gyorvari, Mrs. Emery, Huntington Park, California

Machi, Gabriel E., Monterey Park, Ca. 590 Banyai, Joseph, Hollywood, Fla.

700 Prink, Shirley A., Fond du Lac, Wis.

Scholl, Arthur F. Sr., Milwaukee, Wis. 720 Batchelor, Kathleen F., Holyoke, Mass. Browne, Ann E., Mattapan, Mass. Iwanicki, Frank A., Everett, Mass.

Lee, John J., Springfield, Mass.

Oldrid, Edward, Fall River, Mass. Whitewood, Stanley H., Framingham, Massachusettes

Mr. Joseph DeBoth - “Illustrious Member” Branch 89, Homestead, Pennsylvania

The members stood for a moment of silent prayer in memory of our deceased members.

2) The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

3) Vice President Louis L. Varga offered the invocation.

4) Secretary of the Board, Frank J. Radvany called the roll and the following were present:

National President Elmer Charles, National Vice Presidents Louis L. Varga and John P. Balia; Directors Frank Bero, Stephen Danko, Zoltán B. Emri, Michael Hegedűs, Albert G. Kertesz, William C. Kohut, Stephen Lang, Jr., Steve Lesco, Frank J. Radvany, John Sabo, Joseph Toma and Frank J. Wukovits, Sr.; National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics, National Treasurer Julius E. Somogyi, General Counsel Gay B. Banes, Vice President of Membership Services Gus G. Nagy and Vice President of Marketing Stephen T. Szilagyi.

5) 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.

6) National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics read the Minutes of the Executive Committee meetings held on November 17 and November 18, 1977. The Board acknowledged these Minutes and proceeded to review and discuss same page by page.

7) The Board acknowledged receipt of letter from the American Hungarian Foundation informing the Association of the tragic death of Dr. Peter C. Goldmark as a result of an auto accident. Dr. Goldmark, a director of the American Hungarian Foundation was former President of CBS Laboratories. He organized Goldmark Communications Corporation which he headed. World renowned for his many contributions in the field of electronic communications. His invention of the long playing record and his development of the first practical color television system revolutionized the home entertainment industry.

The members stood for a moment of silent prayer in memory of Dr. Goldmark.

8) President Charles reports that there is a possible tenant for a