William Penn Life, 1982 (17. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1982-01-01 / 1. szám

Field Committee is authorized to make all decisions pertaining to field activities, promotions, sales and in­cludes annuities without referring same to the Board. 55) It was moved, seconded and the Board accepted the report of the Field Committee. 56) It was moved, seconded and the Board accepted the report of the National Secretary-Treasurer dated November 30, 1981 with thanks. 57) It was moved, seconded and the Board of Directors adopted the following Resolution pertaining to Mr. Zoltán Gombos. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the American Hun­garian Foundation has recognized Mr. Zoltán Gombos, editor-publisher of Népszava, Szabadság Hungarian weeklies, by awarding to him the George Washington Award and WHEREAS, Mr. Gombos has been an active fraternalist and member of the William Penn Association and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors and Officers of the William Penn Association wish to recognize the ef­forts of Mr. Gombos, on behalf of the Hungarian Community in America. NOW THEREFORE BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Directors in regular quarterly meeting assembled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this 17th day of December 1981, that congratula­tions be extended to Mr. Gombos for receiving this recognition award. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be forwarded and presented to Mr. Gombos. 58) The Hungarian Group of Western Pennsylvania has been in­vited by the Governor of Pennsyl­vania to participate in the annual ethnic pageantry sponsored by the State of Pennsylvania on December 20, 1981 at the William Penn Man­sion in Harrisburg. Medical Director, Dr. Julius Kesseru represented the William Penn Association. It was moved, seconded and authorized by the Board to donate $100.00 towards their expenses. 59) The First Hungarian Re­formed Church of Pittsburgh, Penn­sylvania notified the William Penn Association that they received word from a Hungarian Church in Tran­sylvania that their Church was com­pletely destroyed as a result of Minutes . . . mudslide in the wake of torrential rains. This took place in Suko in the County of Hargita. It was moved, seconded and authorized by the Board of Directors that the William Penn Association donate $100.00 towards the rebuilding of their Church. 60) It was moved, seconded and authorized by the Board to donate $100.00 to the Hungarian Protes­tant Ball Scholarship Fund. 61) It was moved, seconded and authorized by the Board to donate $200.00 to the Hungarian Catholic League of America for the 28th an­nual Charity Ball. 62) It was moved, seconded and the Board authorized a donation of $300.00 to the Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 63) The Board of Directors acknowledged the requests of American-Canadian Hungarian Life, California Magyarsag, Fraternal Studies of Greater Pittsburgh, and the International Technology In­stitute. 64) The Board of Directors acknowledged receipt of letter of thanks from former Director and Mrs. Frank Radvany, Sr., for their 65th wedding congratulations. 65) The Board acknowledged receipt of a letter of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Sutter for the beautiful floral tribute sent by the Association upon the death of former Auditing Committee Chair­man, László E. Kereszti. Mr. Sutter also stated they will donate any books they may have from Mr. Kereszti to the William Penn Association Library. 66) President Charles submitted the following dates for the Board of Directors meetings in 1982. March 15, 16 and 17, 1982 June 14, 15 and 16, 1982 September 13, 14 and 15, 1982 December 13, 14 and 15, 1982 67) The Board of Directors acknowledged receipt of letters of thanks and appreciation from Ann Hrabar, wife of Auditing Committee member, Michael Hrabar, John Surovy Family and Scouts of Troop 12. 68) President Charles in his report to the Board stated that the Home Office working hours are now from 8:15 A.M. to 4:15 P.M. Mr. Charles presented his annual gift to the William Penn Scholarship Foundation in lieu of Christmas Cards. 69) President Charles extended sincere thanks and appreciation to the entire Consolidation Committee for the fine effort they exerted in bringing about a fruition of the Con­solidation Agreement. Much time and labor went into bringing about a mutual understanding and agree­ment between the two societies. The Board too extended its sincere thanks to the Consolidation Commit­tee. 70) The Board also extended sincere thanks and appreciation to the Field Committee for their fine ef­forts in attempting to increase pro­duction of our field activities. 71) Mr. Charles stated that he is about to adjourn the meeting. May all our burdens today become a blessing on Christmas Day and may all your days of the New Year be healthy, happy and prosperous. He is very optomistic about the future. We are all trying to move forward and take advantage of every oppor­tunity we can to move the Associa­tion forward. Consolidation is beginning to become a reality. He feels confident that while the road will not be easy, he feels that through a mutual feel­ing of brotherhood, we can move forward and leave with a positive feeling towards its finalization. He thanked the Board for their fine co­operation. The Chairman bid everyone a pleasant and safe return to their homes. He wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and Joyous New Year for our families and the entire membership. 72) The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:15 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Frank J. Radvany Secretary of the Board ATTEST: Elmer Charles, National President and Chairman of the Board 32

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