William Penn Life, 1990 (25. évfolyam, 2-10. szám)

1990-03-01 / 3. szám

March 1990, William Penn Life, Page 11

Excerpts from the Minutes of the Boord of Directors meeting

held November 13-14-15,1989, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1989__________

• Chairman of the Board Joseph P. Arvay opened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. He welcomed the National Officers, Board of Directors and Advisory Board members.

• Vice Chairman of the Board Stephen J. Ivancso, Sr., led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

• National Vice President Zoltán B. Emri offered the invocation.

• Secretary of the Board Emeritus Frank J. Radvany called the roll and the following are present:

National President Stephen G. Danko, National Secretary E. E. Vargo, National Vice President Zoltán B. Emri, and National Treasurer Frances A. Furedy.

Directors: Chairman Joseph P. Arvay, Ronald S. Balia, William J. Bero, Elmer A. Furedy, Michael J. Hrabar, Vice Chairman Stephen J. Ivancso, Sr., John S. Molnár, Vice Chairman Roger G. Nagy, Stephen J. Szatmári, Michael F. Tomcsak, Elmer W. Toth, and Frank J. Wukovits, Jr.

Advisory Board Members: Frank Bero, President Emeritus Elmer Charles, Stephen Danko, and Frank J. Wukovits, Sr.

Frank J. Radvany, Secretary of the Board Emeritus. John M. Kish, Esq., General Counsel.

Absent: Michael Hegedűs, Advisory Board member. There being a quorum present, Chairman Arvay officially called the meeting to order.

• The Board adopted the agenda with the proviso that any matter properly belonging to the meeting may be added.

• President Emeritus Elmer Charles expressed sincere thanks and appreciation for the surprise testimonial evening held in his honor by Branch 296 Springdale, Pennsylvania. Mr. Charles stated he was truly overwhelmed by the surprise event. He thanked everyone who took time from their busy schedules to be present and thanked them for the respect paid to him. He also thanked the Association for the gift presented to him.

• National Treasurer Frances A. Furedy continued reviewing her report to the Board which was left from the September Board meeting.

• The Board adopted a motion that the William Penn Association Federal Credit Union Board of Directors determine an affordable fee for services rendered by the Association and consider administrative reimbursement to the Association when financial circumstances are feasible, effective January 1, 1990.

• The Board acknowledged the September report of the National Treasurer with sincere thanks and appreciation.

• Directors Szatmári submitted a verbal report on the 1991 national bowling tournament which will be held in Detroit, Michigan.

• The Board acknowledged the report of Joanne Bero regarding the activities conducted at the Association’s computer camp held last summer at Penn’s Scenic View. The Board extended sincere thanks and appreciation to Joanne Bero and all of the committee members who were involved in making the computer camp a success. The Association received many letters of appreciation for the fine effort it put forth to help our youngsters become familiar with computer operations.

• Chairman Arvay began reviewing the minutes of the Executive Committee meeting held on October 19 and 20, 1989.

• The Board adopted a motion that the Treasury Department maintain a detailed inventory of all Association office equipment assigned at the Home Office, various sales offices and all its agents.

• The Board authorized that the Association hold one or more computer and/or other summer camps for the year 1990.

• The Board authorized the Computer Committee

chairman and Penn’s Scenic View Committee chairman to coordinate the necessary arrangements for the summer camp with the cooperation of the National Officers.

• The Board authorized that all Association checking accounts located at various sales offices shall require two signatures, and one of them shall be the National Treasurer.

• The Board rejected the request for a summer camp trip to Hungary in 1990.

• The Board adopted a motion that Directors Ron Balia and Elmer Toth be named co-administrators of the 1990 national bowling tournament. The co-administrators shall be active participants in the formulation of all the plans and conduct of the tournament.

• The Board adopted a motion that Directors Elmer Furedy and Roger Nagy be named co-administrators of the 1990 national golf tournament. Co-administrators shall be active participants in the formulation of all the plans and conduct of the tournament.

• The Board unanimously authorized that the Association compensate Jeff Ward per diem when conducting a seminar outside of his region.

• The Board acknowledged and ratified the minutes of the Executive Committee meeting held on October 19 and 20, 1989.

• President Danko began reviewing the Report of Management dated November 13-14-15, 1989.

• The Board adopted a motion that in determining non-medical limits, policies more than three years old not be considered medical limits.

• The Board adopted a motion to raise our non-medical limits for members holding policies five (5) years or longer, ages 61-70 from $5,000 to $10,000 on the long form application and from $2,000 to $5,000 on the short form application.

• Chairman Arvay recessed the meeting at 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14,1989__________

• Chairman Arvay reconvened the meeting at 8:30 a.m. and same are present.

• Secretary of the Board Emeritus Radvany read the minutes of the November 13,1989, meeting. The Board accepted same as corrected.

• The Board adopted a motion that a newly formed William Penn Home Committee be appointed to study the feasibility of expanding or reducing the nursing facility, the feasibility of retaining all or a part of the property, and studying all aspects of the operation at Wellsburg, West Virginia, including the Indian artifacts. The members of the committee would be Directors Elmer A. Furedy (Chairman), Elmer W. Toth, Michael J. Hrabar, and Michael F. Tomcsak.

• The rear portion of the Association’s property in Florida was increased in value by the county assessor. Our attorney, Mr. Palumbo, appealed the valuation and had it reduced. He also negotiated a lease of this property for eleven (11) months to grow melons and strawberries on the rear portion. The lease is for $10 for the eleven months to see if the land is usable for that purpose. After its expiration, a new lease will be negotiated. If successful, we should be able to get our agricultural classification for the property.

The Board accepted the lease proposal subject to the approval of General Counsel.

• The Board adopted the following dates for the Board meetings in 1990: January 22-23-24; April 23-24-25; July 23-24-25; and October 15-16-17.

• The Board acknowledged the Report of Management dated November 13-14-15, 1989, with sincere thanks and appreciation.

• The Board authorized that the purchase of all computer hardware by the Association in excess of $ 1,000 will be done after consultation with the Computer Committee.

• The Board authorized the purchase of three (3) laptop computers.

• The Board authorized the purchase of two (2) PC systems for use in the Treasury Department. Total cost not to exceed $8,000.

• Director Tomcsak submitted a report of the Florida tour of the William Penn Association Hungarian Dancers held October 21 to 29, 1989.

• Director Szatmári read a letter from Darlene Szatmári, director of the William Penn Association Hungarian Dancers, extending thanks and appreciation for the support the Association gave them for the Florida tour.

• Director Ivancso submitted a report of the Field Committee. Following a lengthy discussion of the field operation, the Board adopted a motion that development of any new agency will be contingent on the approval of the Field Committee or the full Board of Directors. The same shall set limits as to office, salary and debit expenses.

• Chairman Arvay submitted the name of Director Elmer Toth to serve on the Field Committee to replace former Director Zoltán Cibulas. The Board authorized the appointment of Director Toth.

• National Secretary E. E. Vargo submitted his report to the Board.

• The Board authorized that the contract with the Hyatt Hotel in Pittsburgh be renewed for 1990.

• The Board authorized that the Association enter into a contract with the Hyatt Hotel in Pittsburgh in preparation for the 1991 General Convention.

• The Board authorized the Association to subsidize holiday baskets which branches may prepare for the needy. The Board further authorized that each branch may prepare up to three (3) baskets and be subsidized $20 for each basket.

• The Board acknowledged the report of the National Secretary with sincere thanks and appreciation.

• Chairman Arvay recessed the meeting at 6:45 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1989 •

• Chairman Arvay reconvened the meeting at 8:30 a.m. and same are present.

• Secretary of the Board Emeritus Radvany read the minutes of Tuesday’s meeting. The Board accepted same as corrected.

• National Vice President Zoltán B. Emri submitted his report to the Board.

• The Board authorized the Association to engage Fugazy International Travel to make necessary arrangements for the trip to Hungary.

• The Board acknowledged the report of the National Vice President with sincere thanks and appreciation.

• National Treasurer Frances A. Furedy submitted her report to the Board.

• The Board accepted the 1989 budget projection and authorized same be used as the budget for 1990.

• The Board acknowledged the report of the National Treasurer with sincere thanks and appreciation.

• General Counsel John M. Kish submitted his report to the Board, which was accepted with sincere thanks and appreciation.

• The Board ensued on a discussion on letter of opinion from General Counsel Kish pertaining to Roberts Rules of Order and the By-Laws of the Association.

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