William Penn Life, 1987 (22. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1987-12-01 / 12. szám
December 1987, William Penn Life, Page 11 Minutes of the 31st Généről Convention of the William Penn Association held September 14-15-16,1987, in Toronto, Conodo MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14,1987 Delegates Welcomed/Lesko - Chairman of the Convention John T. Lesko, Sr., welcomed the delegates with a sincere Isten Hozott to our 31st General Convention at 9:30 a.m. This Convention is called into session in accordance with the Fraternal Insurance Laws of the various jurisdictions wherein the Association is licensed to operate as a Fraternal Benefit Society. The supreme governing and legislative body of a fraternal Association is the General Convention. The State Law mandates that a Convention of delegates representing the entire membership convene once every four years to establish rules, laws, regulations and guidelines for the ensuing four years. The Chairman also announced that only the seated delegates approved and presented by the Credentials Committee will be given the opportunity to speak. The visitors will be permitted in the gallery but must in no way disrupt the proceedings of the meeting, as this will be cause for removal of the individual or individuals from the Convention floor. Invocation/Rev. Borsay - The invocation was offered by the Rev. Daniel Borsay, pastor of the United Church of Christ, Springdale, Pa.: Almighty God, Our Light and Our Salvation! We draw near unto you, remembering your love and your mercy. Thou art in heaven and we are on earth. You are perfect in goodness, infinite in love, all-knowing in your wisdom. We are but sinners in a broken world striving to be better, trying to fulfill our calling to prove worthy of the name granted to us through our relationships to your Son, who gave his life for us and who even now calls us to remember Him and to follow where He may lead. In this world and at this place, we pray for the William Penn Association, a human institution, composed of men and women who strive to do something good in this world and for this world. We give you thanks for these efforts. We give you thanks for the long life of this Association for the good it has achieved, for the benefits it has given, for all the happiness it has brought. For our shortcomings and failures, for the inescapable sins that cast shadows in all human endeavors, we ask your forgiveness, trusting in your kindness and mercy. We also thank you for the heritage we have received, the strengths and advantages of which it now falls upon us to preserve and cherish. We pray for the many members of this Association, asking you to keep them in your care. Grant peace to all who suffer and struggle with illness. We especially remember our dear brother, John Balia. We thank you for his successful operation and ask that you grant him a full recovery bringing him back among us whole. We also pray for Steve Gall, Jr., asking that you be with him, comforting him and granting him your peace. We now ask your blessing upon the work of this convention, may it reflect the fruits of spirit, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, humility and self-control. Bless all those gathered here, may their efforts serve to bring glory upon your name and to reflect the love for humanity Christ has revealed and in whose name we pray. AMEN Pledge of Allegiance - The assembly pledged Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. National Anthem - The assembly sang the National Anthem, Canadian Anthem and the Magyar Himnusz led by Mr. George S. Charles, Jr. Greetings/President Danko - National President Stephen G. Danko extended warm greetings in the Hungarian language to the convention. Greetings/Secretary Vargo - National Secretary E. E. Vargo read greetings from the President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, and the President of the National Fraternal Congress, Louis B. Engelke. Report of the Credentials Committee/Secretary Vargo - National Secretary E. E. Vargo submitted the Report of the Credentials Committee. The members of the Credentials Committee are as follows: E. E. Vargo, Chairman, Gus G. Nagy, EdwardJ. Behuncik, Albert D. Furedy, Judith A. Walewski and Jennifer M. Emri. Roll was called. There were 105 elected delegates, 27 ex officio delegates for a total of 132 voting members. One delegate, Mary Lou Sporner (District 053), was absent. It was moved, seconded and the Convention delegates accepted the Report of the Credentials Committee. Stelkovics Questioned Decision made by Board -Vice President Albert J. Stelkovics stated one Alternate Director did not appear for this convention as a result of a decision by the Board of Directors. National Secretary E. E. Vargo read an opinion submitted by General Counsel John Kish outlining reasons why that one Director was not called which is in compliance with the Association’s By-Laws. Memorial Service/Rev. Borsay - Memorial Service was conductd by the Rev. Daniel Borsay, Chaplain of William Penn Association and Pastor of the United Church of Christ, Springdale, Pa. National Secretary E. E. Vargo read the names of Illustrious Members, family members of the official family, former officers, directors, auditing committee members, advisory board members, branch coordinators, retired home office employees and distinguished members who served other societies. Illustrious Members John Bokor, Ellwood City, Pa. Stephen Gall, Windber, Pa. Helen Nemeth, Hazleton, Pa. Frank J. Radvany, Sr., Trenton, N.J. Joseph Toma, New York, N.Y. Stephen Üveges, Springdale, Pa. Stephen Vayda, Phillipsburg, N.J. Family Members of Official Family Rose Rinkacs Babic, sister-in-law of retired National Secretary Gus G. Nagy. Margaret Bartges, sister of retired National President John Sabo. Alexander Bero, brother of Advisory Board Member Frank Bero. Patti Bruce, mother of Actuary Robert E. Bruce. Anna M. Furedy, mother of National Treasurer Frances A. Furedy. Julius Hartman, father-in-law of National Secretary E. E. Vargo. John Hrabar, brother of Auditing Committee Member Michael Hrabar. Louis Hrabar, brother of Auditing Committee Member Michael Hrabar. Anna Kenawell, mother of Executive Vice President, John F. Kenawell. Helen Kohut, mother of National Director William C. Kohut. Katherine Macker, wife of former National President Julius Macker. Frank J. Radvany, Sr., father of National Director Frank J. Radvany. Ethel Sabo, wife of retired National President John Sabo. Gladys Wukovits, wife of Advisory Board Member Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., and mother of National Director Frank J. Wukovits, Jr. Former Officers, Directors, Auditing Committee Members and Advisory Board Members Helen Nemeth, Auditing Committee Member, Branch 0009, Hazleton, Pa. Frank J. Radvany, Sr., National Director, Branch 0013, Trenton, N.J. Joseph Toma, National Director and Advisory Board Member, Branch 0048, New York, N.Y. Louis L. Varga, National Vice President, Branch 0001, Bridgeport, Conn. Branch Coordinators (active or former) John Bokor, Ellwood City, Pa. Alex Debreczeni, Daisytown, Pa. Katherine Gall, Windber, Pa. Stephen Gall, Windber, Pa. Stephen Vayda, Phillipsburg, N.J. Distinguished Members Who Served Other Societies The Rev. Dr. Francis Újlaki, former President, Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. Daniel Zornan, President, United Lutheran Society. Joseph S. Molnár, Treasurer, Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. Albert Kocsis, Last President of the Rákóczi Aid Association. Retired Home Office Employees Anna Green, Pittsburgh, Pa. Director Zoltán B. Emri recited a poem in memory of all deceased persons. Greetings/Elmer Charles, President Emeritus -President Emeritus Elmer Charles extended greetings to the 31st General Convention. He gave an inspiring speech to the delegates in the Hungarian language. (A transcription of Mr. Charles’ speech, in Hungarian and English, will appear in our next issue - Ed.) Greetings/Julius Macker - Former President Julius Macker also extended warm greetings to the Convention delegates in the Hungarian language. English Translation of Speeches - Motion was made and adopted to translate speeches into the English language. Greetings/National President Danko - National President Stephen G. Danko addressed the Convention delegates and submitted a detailed report. (A transcript of President Danko’s speech appeared in our October 1987 issue -Ed.) Dismissal of Gay Banes -It was moved, seconded and the delegates ratified the action of the Board of Directors with reference to the dismissal of National President Gay B. Banes. Election of National Officers It was moved, seconded and the delegates ratified the action of the Board of Directors in electing Stephen G. Danko as National President, E. E. Vargo as National Secretary and Frances A. Furedy as National Treasurer. President Danko’s Report Accepted -It was moved, seconded and adopted to accept the Report of National President Stephen G. Danko. Continued on next page
