William Penn Life, 2007 (42. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2007 / Különszám

The Board

National Auditing Committee and as a member of that committee since 1991, and a member of Branch 27 Toledo, Ohio;

Charles S. Johns, 78, a member of the Board since 1999, and member of Branch 336 Harrisburg, Pa.;

Nickolas M. Kotik, 56, a member of the Board since June 2005, and member of Branch 8020 McKees Rocks, Pa.;

Andrew W. McNelis, 60, a national director since 1995, and member of Branch 34 Pittsburgh, Pa.;

Roger G. Nagy, a member of the Board from 1983 to 1999 and a member of Branch 71 Duquesne, Pa.;

Anne Marie Schmidt, 56, a member of the National Auditing Committee since 2003 and a member of Branch 249 Dayton, Ohio; and

William S. Vasvary, 55, a member of the National Auditing Committee since 1999, and member of Branch 725 Springfield, MA.

The Board serves as the governing body of the Association when the General Convention is not in session. It is charged with doing whatever it deems necessary to carry out the objectives of the Association. Its specific powers and duties are enumerated in the By-Laws (Article III, Section 306). The Board's major responsibilities include:- Maintaining control of all the Association's funds, investments and property;- Electing the Association's national officers;- Approving the salaries, compensation, pension and fringe benefits of all officers and employees; and- Authorizing the types of insurance and annuity certificates to be offered by the Association and establishing limits and rules for those certificates and their beneficiaries; and- Establishing policies and rules to administer the business, social and fraternal affairs of the Home Office and WPA branches.

In addition to the members elected by the Convention, the national president serves as a member of the Board.

The Board meets quarterly at the Home Office in Pittsburgh.

THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON

August 23,2007

I send greetings to those gathered for the 36th General Convention of the William Venn Association.

For centuries, people from around the world have come to our Nation seeking liberty and the opportunity to achieve their dreams. America is more hopeful and vibrant because of the contributions of people from many different backgrounds. With talent, vision and determination, Hungarian Americans set a positive example for others and add to the success and prosperity of our country.

I appreciate your efforts to celebrate your traditions, culture, and history. Your good work contributes to our country’s legaty of diversity and honors the many ways Hungarian Americans enrich the American experience and make our country a better place to live.

haura and I send our best wishes on this special occasion.

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William Penn Life, Special Convention Edition, December 2007