William Penn Life, 1992 (27. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1992-01-01 / 1. szám
January 199?, William Penn Life, Page 11 Synopsis of the Minutes of the 32nd General Convention held September 9-10-11,1991, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Continued from previous page residence. For those traveling less than 100 miles one way, they shall be entitled to $112.50 travel per diem coming to Pittsburgh and $112.50 returning home. • The Convention unanimously adopted a resolution stating that members of all committees—nomination, resolutions, credentials, election/tellers and sergeant-atarms—receive an honorarium for their services at the Convention. • The Convention unanimously adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the William Penn Association is charged under the Association’s By-Laws with the ultimate duty to manage the Association’s investments and property; and WHEREAS, the Association’s assets must be available to serve many purposes, including, without limitation, the payment of benefits to the holders of benefit certificates, support and sponsorship of activities to promote Hungarian culture, fraternal activities to enhance the interest of current members in the Association and to attract new members, and charitable and benevolent activities; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the 32nd General Convention of the William Penn Association that the Association’s Board of Directors is directed to continuously review the Association’s investments and property; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Association’s Board of Directors is authorized to take whatever actions may be necessary to dispose of the Association’s assets, as the Association’s best interests may require. • It was requested that the minutes acknowledge the late arrival of William J. Bero and Joanne Bero. • The Convention unanimously adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, The fraternal and charitable activities of the William Penn Association are of crucial importance to keeping current members involved in the Association’s affairs; and WHEREAS, said fraternal and charitable activities are absolutely essential if the Association is to attract new members; and WHEREAS, said fraternal and charitable activities enhance the opportunities for the Association and its members to play a constructive and benevolent role in society; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the 32nd General Convention of the William Penn Association that the General Convention strongly recommends that the Association’s Board of Directors provide the necessary funds for the Association and its branches to carry out fraternal, charitable and benevolent activities, including, but not limited to: Scholarship grants; National bowling tournaments; National golf tournaments; Utilization of Penn Scenic View to its fullest potential as a sports, youth and membership activity center; Supporting or sponsoring publication of Hungarian books for easier learning of the Hungarian language; Supporting boy and girl scout activities; Continuing to have the Hungarian language taught either in our own branches or in area schools or by financially supporting similarly operated classes; Continuing publication of the William Penn Life; Participation and membership in the National Fraternal Congress and appropriate state fraternal congresses; Financial support of Hungarian parishes or congregations of whatever religious denomination, especially those where services are carried on in the Hungarian language; Sponsoring tours to Hungary and to other countries to accommodate our many-faceted membership; Financial support of the American Hungarian Foundation Heritage Center and Museum; Establishing the American Hungarian Foundation Heritage Center as the repository for the historical records of the William Penn Association; and Continuing to sponsor family Christmas parties as a fraternal activity. • National President Vargo spoke to the delegates regarding donations to the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation. The list of donors was to be listed in the William Penn Life. The Convention unanimously adopted a motion authorizing the William Penn Association to donate $5,000.00 to the William Penn Fraternal Assocaition Scholarship Foundation. At the conclusion of the fund raising, the sum of all donations and pledges was $23,555.00. • Veronica C. Aronne thanked everyone who prepared food for the hospitality rooms. • The Convention unanimously adopted a motion that the Sept. 11,1991, minutes be read and approved at the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. • The closing prayer was offered by the Rev. Paul Bolvary, pastor of St. Ann’s Hungarian Roman Catholic Church in Hazelwood, Pa. • With no other business to come before the meeting, Chairman Arvay closed the 32nd General Convention, thanked all the delegates for their participation and wished everyone a safe journey home. Respectfully submitted, Anthony C. Beke Convention Secretary Branch News Joseph and Mary Meckler of Branch 590 recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Members of Branch 800 gather for the branch's annual family Christmas party held Dec. 8. (Photo by Joseph E. Masic) Continued from Page 8 all branch members and their families the best of the holiday season and new year. He also delivered spiritual observations on the Advent season. Msgr. Paul Panza of the Cathedral Parish was the celebrant at our annual memorial Mass for our deceased members. We thank those who attended. Afterwards, our branch members helped remove the cans of food collected at the church so that they could be prepared for distribution to the poor. The ladies auxiliary held its annual Christmas party on Dec 3. The event was well attended. After dinner, all enjoyed a social gathering while playing cards. Our branch’s annual Christmas party was held Dec. 8 and was a very successful affair. There was plenty of delicious food, enough to feed the hungriest appetites. All the children were treated with candy and items from the Home Office. We thank the Home Office for all the items it sent. The Rev. John Neugebauer gave the blessing before the meal and the Rev. Kenneth Greiner offered the after meal prayer. Thanks go out to all those who attended and those who worked in anyway whatsoever to make this party very enjoyable. For all matters regarding your insurance, call Branch Coordinator Robert Jones at 942-2661. Branch 8121 St. Marys, PA Branch 8121 held its December business meeting on Dec. 4 at St. Marys Parochial Grade School, during which the members agreed to make a donation of money to the local food bank for Christmas. Due to winter weather conditions, our branch will not meet again until the first week of April 1992. Until then, we have the warm memory of our recent Christmas party to keep in our hearts. The bad weather kept some of our members away, but those who made it enjoyed games, a social and wonderful food. All in attendance received a favor and door prize. Branch 8155 Enhaut, PA At the Dec. 4 meeting of Branch 8155, it was reported that 68 senior citizens from St. Johns Church made reservations for the annual Christmas dinner to be held at the church on Dec. 15. During our meeting our members also voted to donate $200 to the church for its Christmas collection and to give each altar boy $5 as a Christmas gift. Branch 8164 Steubenville, OH Branch 8164 members recently attended a Mass at St. Anthony Church celebrated by Msgr. Gene Mullett and the Rev. Ferdinand Munas, a visitor from Puerto Rico. Julia D’Aurora and Matilda Maeir served breakfast afterwards at tables decorated for Christmas. During the business portion of the meeting, we reelected our current officers to serve another term in 1992. Our officers are: Pete Buffone, president; Angela D’Aurora, vice president; Albert DiFalco, secretary-treasurer; and Ms. D’Aurora and Bud Grossi, auditors. Michael Vecchione, branch president emeritus, spoke on the meaning of Christmas. National Director Louis A. Fodor spoke on fraternalism. A1 Carfagna won the table centerpiece. Our next meeting will be held Sunday, Jan. 12, after the 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Anthony’s rectory hall.
