William Penn Life, 1984 (19. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1984-04-01 / 2. szám

Annual Conference of District Chairmen

The Annual Conference of District Chairmen was held' at Mt. St. George, Wellsburg, West Virginia on January 20, 21, and 22, 1984. Various leaders from throughout our Society were greeted by several National Officers and Board Members. The conference was co-chaired and conducted by Executive Vice President, John F. Kenawell and retired Supreme Vice President of the Catholic Knights of St. George, Peter C. Kuhn.

The weekend activities included: Remarks and open discussion with Chairman of the Board, Stephen G. Danko; introductions to the William

Penn Association insurance policies by National Sales Director, Ron Abels, and Agency Manager, Dan Wahl; a discussion of the Merger, and William Penn Association interest in Mt. St. George was held with Gay B. Banes, General Counsel, and William Kohut, Director; a report on the Knights of St. George Home was given by Nartz Gajewski, Home Administrator.

A special questionnaire on family life was completed by the conference participants. Richard Fitzpatrick, Psychologist, then analyzed the results and held an open discussion on what is happening to the

John F. Kenawell, left, thanks Lou Fodor for his participation over the weekend.

American Family. Lou Fodor, Auditor, participated throughout the weekend and took pictures of various conference activities.

Reports on special fraternal activities were given by:

Norbert Clair, Allegheny East District Chairman, who reported on Branch 8222's work with St. Joseph's Home in Pittsburgh. They have raised $ 30,000 over the past 5 years and completed thousands of volunteer hours.

Joseph Schmidt, Pittsburgh District Chairman, reported on Branch 19's close working relationship with other parish organizations at St. Bonaface's Church, and what you can accomplish through cooperating.

Terry Tishner, Baltimore District Chairman, showed what a broad range of activities can be conducted by a District if you gain the cooperation of the Branches.

Charles Matko, Blair County District Chairman, reported on the

The entire Conference Group. Seated left to right are Terry Tishner, Judy Matko, Jean Vidnovic, Dolores Orlandi and Betty Lana. Standing left to right are Chuck Gateman, John F. Kenawell, Charles Matko. Robert Donahue, Firmin Zacherl, Jesse Kensinger, Peter Kuhn, Norb Clair, Joe Schmidt and John Krohn.

Clarion District makes donation to Knights of St. George Home to purchase a badly needed 16mm Sound Projector. Standing left to right are Bob Donahue, Nartz Gajewski, John F. Kenawell. Firmin Zacherl and Chuck Gateman.

Southwest Penn District makes contribution to Knights of St. George Home to be used toward the purchase of fans and lights for the Chapel. Standing left to right are Nartz Gajewski, Home Administrator; John F. Kenawell, Executive Vice President; Dolores Orlandi, and Jean Vidnovic, Southwest Penn District Officers.

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