William Penn Life, 1987 (22. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1987-02-01 / 2. szám
Page 12, William Penn Life, February 1987 Excerpts from the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held November 17-18-19,1986 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17,1986________________ Welcome by Chairman - Chairman of the Board Stephen G. Danko opened the meeting at 9:10 a.m. He welcomed the National Officers, Board of Directors and Advisory Board Members. Pledge of Allegiance - The members pledged Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Invocation - National Vice President Albert J. Stelkovies offered the invocation. Roll Call - Secretary of the Board Frank J. Radvany called the roll and the following are present: Gay B. Banes, National President; Albert J. Stelkovics and Stephen M. Lang Jr., National Vice Presidents; E. E. Vargo, National Secretary; John F. Kenawell, Executive Vice President; Directors Joseph P. Arvay, Barbara B. Botkin, Stephen G. Danko, Zoltán B. Emri, William J. Haberstroh, Stephen J. Ivancso, Albert G. Kertesz, William C. Kohut, John T. Lesko, Roger G. Nagy, Frank J. Radvany, Elmer W. Toth and Frank J. Wukovits Jr. Advisory Board Members John P. Balia, Frank Bero, Elmer Charles, President Emeritus, Stephen Danko and Frank J. Wukovits Sr. There being a quorum present, Chairman Danko officially called the meeting to order. Board Minutes of August 21,1986 - Secretary of the Board Frank J. Radvany read the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held on Thursday, August 21, 1986. IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 1986 BOARD MEETING. Pittsburgh, Branch 34 Centennial Banquet - Chairman Danko thanked the National Officers, Board of Directors, Advisory Board Members and Auditing Committee Members who attended the 82nd Anniversary celebration of Pittsburgh Branch 34 on Sunday, November 16, 1986, and the 100th Anniversary celebration of the William Penn Association. Branch 34 extended the invitation to its membership and the official family to be their guests for this auspicious occasion. The food and program was excellent and National President Gay B. Banes congratulated Branch President Michael Kara and his committee for a wonderful evening of fraternal fellowship. Agenda - The Board adopted the agenda as presented. Report of National Secretary Vargo - National Secretary E. E. Vargo commenced to review his report to the Board of Directors. Donation - M.A.D.D. -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUTHORIZED A DONATION OF $100.00 TO M.A.D.D. (MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING). Bicentennial of U.S. Constitution -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION IN 1987. New Jersey Fraternal Congress -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THAT NATIONAL SECRETARY E. E. VARGO CONTINUE TO BE ACTIVE IN THE NEW JERSEY FRATERNAL CONGRESS. Branch Christmas Party Subsidy -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO INCREASE THE CHRISTMAS PARTY SUBSIDY TO BRANCHES HOLDING CHRISTMAS PARTIES BY 10% ABOVE THE 1985 SUBSIDY. Ilustrious Member - The Board of Directors reiterated when an Illustrious Member of the William Penn Association passes away, the Home Office be immediately notified so that a proper obituary appears in the Association’s official publication and a $25.00 donation be made to the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc., in memory of the Illustrious Member and a card be sent to the family. Silent Prayer - The members present stood for a moment of silent prayer in memory of all our deceased members. Former Knights Sick Benefit Members -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE FORMER CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF ST. GEORGE, WHO HOLD SICK BENEFIT POLICIES, BE GIVEN THE SAME TERMINATION BENEFIT AS WILLIAM PENN MEMBERS RECEIVED FOR TERMINATING THEIR SICK BENEFIT COVERAGE. 1987 Meeting Dates - The Board of Directors approved the meeting dates for the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Auditing Committee Members as follows: Board of Directors Meetings February 23-24-25, 1987 June 15-16-17, 1987 August 24-25-26, 1987 Executive Committee Meetings January 30-31, 1987 April 24-25, 1987 July 31-August 1, 1987 Auditing Committee Meetings February 23-24-25, 1987 August 24-25-26, 1987 1987 Bowling Tournament - Director Ivancso submitted a verbal report on the plans for the 1987 Bowling Tournament which will be held in Toledo, Ohio, May 22-23-24, 1987. IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THAT THE TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS BE HOUSED AT THE SOFITEL HOTEL. IT WAS FURTHER AUTHORIZED THAT THE BOWLING COORDINATORS ARRANGE FOR THE HOSPITALITY ROOM FOR THE BOWLERS AND THE BANQUET TO BE HELD AT ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH HALL IN TOLEDO. The Board directed that the Bowling Tournament Coordinators be given full authority to make the necessary arrangements with Rev. Hernady. 1988 Bowling Tournament - President of Branch 132 Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., of South Bend, Indiana, extended a cordial invitation to host the 1988 Bowling Tournament in South Bend, Indiana. IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD APPROVED THAT BRANCH 132 OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, HOST THE 1988 BOWLING TOURNAMENT. 1988 Bowling Tournament Administrators -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD APPOINTED FRANK J. WUKOVITS, SR., AND FRANK J. WUKOVITS, JR., TO BE BOWLING TOURNAMENT CO-ADMINISTRATORS FOR THE 1988 TOURNAMENT. 1987 Convention Site - Since a decision had already been made at the last Board Meeting and no objection voiced, the 1987 Convention will be held in Toronto, Canada, September 14-15-16, 1987. 1987 Convention Delegate Districts - The Board ensued on a lengthy discussion of Convention Districts. The National Secretary and Vice President Stelkovics, at the request of the Board, prepared and presented a proposal for the 1987 Convention Delegate Districts and Area Delegate Districts. IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD ADOPTED THAT REPRESENTATION TO THE 1987 CONVENTION BE ONE (1) DELEGATE FOR EACH 400 ADULT BENEFIT MEMBERS. Director Haberstroh cast a negative vote on this motion. Establishing Convention Districts - (See districts elsewhere in this issue.) District Chairman Appointed - (See named chairpersons elsewhere in this issue.) Area District Representatives Mileage -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO REIMBURSE AREA DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES 30 CENTS PER MILE TO ATTEND THE AREA DELEGATE DISTRICT MEETING. District Chairman Expenses -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO REIMBURSE THE DISTRICT CHAIRMAN EXPENSES SUCH AS MEETING, ADVERTISING, POSTAGE, REFRESHMENTS AND HALL RENTAL EXPENSE DISTRICT DELEGATE MEETING. Report of National Secretary Vargo -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVED AND RECORDED THE REPORT OF THE NATIONAL SECRETARY. Report of Executive Vice President Kenawell -Executive Vice President John Kenawell commenced to review his report. Penalty Clause on Annuities - The Board of Directors ratified the one year penalty clause on annuity policies. Deferred Compensation Plan -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD APPROVED TO RETAIN MR. HANK TO FILE AN AGENT’S DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AS A NON-QUALIFIED PLAN WITH IRS AND INCORPORATE INTO THAT PLAN THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THIS BOARD. Mt. St. George Study -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO TABLE THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF MT. ST. GEORGE. TV Reception at Mt. St. George - It was reported to the Board that guests at Mt. St. George have very poor reception on their TV’s and only a very few channels are received. IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THAT MT. ST. GEORGE BE PERMITTED TO PROMOTE A FUND RAISING PROJECT WHEREBY THEY MAY RAISE FUNDS FOR IMPROVING THE TELEVISION RECEPTION AT THE HOME. Report of Executive Vice President Kenawell - The Board of Directors received and recorded the Report of the Executive Vice President. Report of Assistant Treasurer Maitz - The report of Assistant Treasurer Fred L. Maitz was submitted to the Board of Directors. The Board received and recorded his report. Recess - Chairman Danko recessed the meeting at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 1986. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18,1986______________ Meeting Reconvened - Chairman of the Board Stephen G. Danko reconvened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. and same are present. Minutes/Monday Meeting - Secretary of the Board Frank J. Radvany read the Minutes of Monday’s meeting. IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD ACCEPTED SAME AS CORRECTED. Branch 18 Investment - Advisory Board Member Stephen Danko reported that Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan, has accumulated a sum of $100,000 in its —Continued on next page.