William Penn Life, 1987 (22. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1987-02-01 / 2. szám

Excerpts from the minutes of the Boord of Directors meeting held November 17-18-19,1986 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania —Continued from previous page. treasury. He stated he now has a check from Branch 18 for that sum to be turned over to the William Penn Association to be placed in trust for Branch 18. This money is to be held by the Association for possible future capital improvements for Branch 18 Social Home. The interest this investment accrues will be paid to Branch 18 annually. President Emeritus Charles thanked Branch 18 and suggested this money be placed into an annuity and the penalty clause be waived. The interest rate would be the same as the going rate on annuities. IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUTHORIZED THAT THE PENALTY CLAUSE APPLYING TO AN­NUITIES BE WAIVED FOR BRANCH 18 IF WITHDRAWAL IS NECESSARY AND INTER­EST BE PAID ANNUALLY AT THE REGULAR ANNUITY RATES. National President Gay B. Banes accepted the check for $100,000 from Branch 18 with sincere thanks and appreciation. Hand and Associates/Comprehensive Study - Hank and Associates has completed a comprehensive study and evaluation of the Treasury Department. They have submitted their written report to the Board of Directors. They elaborated on many aspects of the Treasury Department. The Board of Directors ensued on a lengthy discussion of Hank and Associates recommendation for the Treas­ury Department. Discussion also ensued whether or not to create a position of Controller. IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING: 1. Hank and Associates be retained to continue their study. 2. The Association not establish the office of Controller. 3. Recommend the departments to perform var­ious functions. 4. Define the functions of the department. 5. Necessity of hiring new people to perform these functions. 6. Cost estimate of their approach. 7. Number of new people needed if a Controller position is established. 8. Comparison of the two approaches cost-wise and efficiency-wise. Appointment of Elizabeth Szabó -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD RATIFIED THE APPOINTMENT OF ELIZABETH SZABÓ AS FRATERNAL DIRECT­OR OF THE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION. Introduction of Elizabeth A. Szabó - President Banes introduced Fraternal Director Mrs. Elizabeth A. Szabó to the Board of Directors. Mrs. Szabó thanked the Board for appointing her to the position of Fraternal Director. She stated she was very pleased to be associated with the William Penn. She is working hard becoming acclimated to the various projects now in the works and she plans to bring in other new projects which will benefit the fraternal activities of the Association. Mrs. Szabó pre­sented a slide presentation on a Hungarian Ethnic Picnic. Hiring of Robert Kapinus - The Board of Directors ratified the hiring of Robert Kapinus, vice president of Branch 34, Pittsburgh, who is assigned to the Treasury Department as recorded in the confidential file. Secretary for National President -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THE NATIONAL PRE­SIDENT TO HIRE A SECRETARY AT A SAL­ARY AS RECORDED IN THE CONFIDENTIAL FILE. Consultant/Computer System - It was the Board’s desire to engage a consultant to determine whether the Association should have an in-house or a service type computer system when the present service contract expires in 1988. IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD RESOLVED THAT ANY CONSUL­TANT THE ASSOCIATION CONSIDERS EN­GAGING WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF THEY ARE PROMOTING A SPECIFIC TYPE OF EQUIPMENT. Employees Handbook -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD REQUESTED THAT THE EMPLOYEES HANDBOOK BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 31, 1986, AND A COPY SENT TO EACH DIRECTOR. Recess - Chairman Danko recessed the meeting at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. Wednesday. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19,1986______________ Meeting Reconvened - Chairman of the Board Stephen G. Danko reconvened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. and same are present. Appraisal of Land in Polk County, Fla. -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED AN APPRAISAL OF A PARCEL OF LAND IN POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. Agency Manager Interview - The Board of Directors requested that when an Agency Manager is under consideration for employment, any final interview should be conducted in the presence of the nearest Director or Advisory Board Member if he is available. Purchase of Centennial Medallions -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF CENTENNIAL MEDALLIONS COMMEMOR­ATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION. Albert J. Stelkovics/Official Historian - The Board designated Vice President Albert J. Stelkovics as the official historian for the William Penn Association. The history of the William Penn Association that he prepared will be serialized in the official publication. Committee on Archives and Historical Collections- A discussion followed pertaining to the appointment of a committee on archives and historical collections. IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED THAT THERE BE NO COMPENSATION TO THE MEMBERS WHO SERVE ON THIS COMMITTEE. Report of National President Banes - The Board of Directors received and recorded the report of the National President which included the Editor’s Report. Search Committee Chairman Submits His Report-President Emeritus Elmer Charles, Chairman of the Search Committee, submitted his report to the Board of Directors pertaining to the questionnaire he sent to members of the official family. Search Committee - The Board of Directors acknowl­edged the report of the Search Committee. Illustrious Citations - Discussion arose pertaining to Illustrious Citations. The Board of Directors reconfirmed that the Illustrious Citation shall be awarded to persons eligible under the following guidelines: 1. National Officers, Directors and Auditing Com­mittee Members upon completion of three full terms in office (12 years). 2. Branch Officers who have served in office for 15 years. 3. Home Office employees with 20 years service. The Illustrious Member Citation consists of a framed citation and a lapel pin with two diamond chips. Distinguished Service Degree - The Board of Direct­ors adopted that the Distinguished Service Degree shall be awarded to persons eligible under the following guidelines. The Degree recognizes services by Officers and members who have: 1. Performed outstanding service in serving the Association, not only at the Branch, but in the community, county or state levels. 2. Has performed exemplary services on the nat­ional fraternal scene. February 1987, William Penn Life, Page 13 3. Promoted the aims and purposes of the Associ­ation through radio, TV, news media, not for renumeration but from a sense of suggesting what the William Penn Association provides not only for its members directly, but for the Hungarian community in general. 4. For serving the civic and religious community. The plaque shall cite the name and position of the recipient summarizing acts performed. The plaque to be in form similar to one of recognition presented to Advisory Board Members. By-Laws Committee - Chairman Danko stated the By-Laws Committee shall consist of the National Offi­cers, Vice President Albert]. Stelkovics, Director Elmer Toth and Chairman of the Board Stephen G. Danko. Donation to Hungarian Reformed Radio Program-IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED A DONATION TO REVEREND LOUIS ILLÉS, DIRECTOR OF THE HUNGARIAN REFORMED RADIO PRO­GRAM IN PITTSBURGH, PA. Promotion of Exchange Students and Youth Camps - Discussion arose regarding promoting the exchange of school students between the United States and Hungary and also youth camps in Hungary. IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THE HOME OFFICE STAFF TO FORMULATE A PLAN AND COST ANALYSIS FOR BOTH OF THESE TYPE OF VENTURES AND REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD. 1987 Golf Tournament -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THAT CHAIRMAN DANKO, LES BOTKIN AND DIRECTOR BARBARA BOTKIN BE THE CO-ADMINIS­­TRATORS FOR THE 1987 GOLF TOURNA­MENT TO BE HELD IN THE DETROIT AREA. Entertainment for 1987 Bowling Tournament - It was reported to the Board that the Hungarian World Federation will have entertainers present in New York from Hungary in May 1987. These entertainers may be available for entertainment at our 1987 Bowling Tournament. IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THAT THESE ENTER­TAINERS TOGETHER WITH JOLI VARGA AND LÁSZLÓ KERÉKGYÁRTÓ BE INVITED TO THE 1987 BOWLING TOURNAMENT BANQUET. John Toth/Full-Time Status - The Board of Directors authorized that part-time employment status of John Toth be put on a full-time status at the entry level salary retroactive to October 1, 1986. Donation/Central Presbyterian Church - Director Botkin informed the Board that the Central Presbyterian Church of McKeesport, Pa., is initiating an "After School Youth Program”. The congregation is composed of many Hungarian families, many of whom are William Penn members along with other ethnic members. They plan to engage qualified teachers and persons who will supervise and hold classes for these youngsters teaching them various ethnic cultures, heritages and history. IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD APPROVED A DONATION TO THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Mc- KEESPORT, PA - AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAM. Trustees/William Penn Homes or Social Clubs -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUTHORIZED THAT THE TRUSTEES FOR THE WILLIAM PENN HOMES OR SOCIAL CLUBS IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND DETROIT, MICHIGAN, SUB­MIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PRESENT TRUSTEES ARE FRANK J. WUKOVITS, SR., SOUTH BEND, IN., AND STEPHEN DANKO, DETROIT, MI. Trustee/Yatesboro, Pa., Social Home -IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THAT ADVISORY —Continued on next page

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