William Penn, 1964 (47. évfolyam, 5-21. szám)
1964-10-21 / 20. szám
October 21, 1964 PAGE 5- William Penn Excerpts from Minutes of The Regular Semi-Annual Meeting of The Board of Directors of The William Penn Fraternal Association HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21-26, 1964, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE HOME OFFICE IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA I. The meeting is called to order by Board Chairman Varga, National President Charles extends greetings. In his remarks, President Charles stated that the Agenda was an interesting one and would require the cooperation of all. 2. National President Charles informs the Board of the passing of Kalman Kolozsvary on September 8, 1964 at the age of 86, and asks the Board, to stand for a moment’s silence in reverent memory of this great and loyal fraternalist, who became a member of our Association almost 64 years ago. During his membership, Kalman Kolozsvary served the Association as President of his Branch 14, as Convention Delegate, as Director and twice as National President of the Association. May his memory linger on as a shining; example of brotherly love. President Chailes reports to the Board that he, and National Secretary Stelkovics received an invitation from Lyndon B. Johnson, the President of The United States to attend a meeting on Monday, September 21st at 4:30 p.m. in the White House, to exchange views with outstanding leaders of fraternal organizations in our country. 3. The roll is now called and the following are present: Elmer Charles, National President; Louis L. Varga, 1st Vice-President; Julius J. Lenart, 2nd Vice-President; and Directors: John P. Balia, Frank Bero, Stephen Danko, Michael J. Faczan, Aloysius C. Falussy, Michael Hegedűs, Jr., Joseph Kormondy, Dr. Andrew Kovács, Stephen Lang. Jr., Joseph Toma, Louis Vassy and Shrank J. Wukovits, Sr.; and Officers: Albert J. Stelkovics, National Secretary; John Sabo, National Controller; Julius E. Somogyi, National Treasurer; and Richard J. Phillips, Investment Manager; and also General Counsel Gay B. Banes. 4. A quorum being present, Board Chairman Varga declares the meeting officially in session. 5. The Board acknowledges Greetings from Branch 1, Bridgeport, Conn., Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio, Branch 18, Detroit, Mich., Branch 48, New York, N. Y., Branch 132, South Bend, Ind., Branch 296, Springdale, Pa. and Branch 249, Dayton, Ohio. 6. Board Secretary Stephen Lang, Jr. read the Minutes of the Special Board meeting of May 30, 1964, and same was adopted as read. 7. The Members of the Auditing' Committee are introduced by National President Charles, Auditing Committee Chairman Caspar Papp extends greetings to the Board in behalf of his committee. 8. The Board now adopts the Agenda. 9. The Board now hears reports of: National President Charles, National Secretary Stelkovics, National Treasurer Somogyi, National Controller Sabo, Investment Manager Phillips, General Counsel Banes, Medical Director Gomory. National Bowling Tournament and Fellowship Days Administrator Sabo, Finance Committee and Real Estate Committee. The Reports are accepted as a basis for further deliberations. 10. Honorary President John Bencze appeared before the Board and extended his greetings and wished the Board success. National President Charles responds to the greeting and expresses the hope that there will yet be numerous occasions for Honorary President Bencze to greet the Board of Directors. II. The following letter from Honorable Albert A. Fiok, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pa. is read: “Judges’ Chambers COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Pittsburgh 19, Pa. ALBERT A. FIOK September 16, 1964 Judge Mr. Elmer Charles William Penn Fraternal Association Verhovay Building Fourth Avenue and Grant Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219 My Dear Mr. Charles: The magnificent effort, both moral and financial, and the wide publicity you have so graciously permitted in your official publication, which so greatly contributed to the success of the testimonial dinner in my behalf, requires the expression of my grateful thanks and appreciation. I cannot remember a single Hungarian affair where the combined efforts of so many people, so willingly giving of their time, united together in a desire to express their pride, trust and confidence in me as being the first Hungarian to be elevated to the bench of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County. Especially do I want you to know how proud I was of the great effort made by the officers, directors, and members of William Penn in honoring me not only with their presence, but also for the spiritual as well as thd financial contributions of your Society. I wish also to express to you personally my sincere appreciation for having made the presentation of the gavel from Hungary, which I shall always keep and cherish as a reminder of the hope that one day justice under law shall be administered under a free political society. May I again express my sincere thanks and gratitude to you and to everyone in your Society for all that you have done in my behalf. Cordially yours, (s) Albert A. Fiok” The Board acknowledges this expression of gratitude. 12. The Board hears the appeal of L. Louis Horvath, of former BrancH 87, Philadelphia, Pa. submitted by Attorney Charles F. Gerhard, regarding the merger of Branch 87 into Branch 76, Philadelphia, Pa. After reviewing the entire file, the Board rejects the appeal and ratifies the action taken by National President Charles, who called the merger meeting in accordance with this Board’s directive. 13. After complete reviewing of the files the Board denies the appeals of Joseph F. Novak, Mrs. Anna DeMario and Andrew Lubatti, Jr. 14. Request of Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan ,regarding Financial Statement in Official Organ, is denied. 15. An invitation from the Officers of Branch 2, Kulpmont, Pa. requesting representatives to their 75th Anniversary Banquet to be held on October 18, 1964, National President Charles, Investment Manager Phillips and Director Stephen Lang, Jr. will represent the Association at this 75th Anniversary celebration. 16. IT IS RESOLVED by the Board of Directors that the ILLUSTRIOUS CITATION and attendant diamond studded lapel pin be accorded to GEORGE BARTHA, Branch 83, Aliquippa, Pa . 17. IT IS RESOLVED by the Board of Directors that the ILLUSTRIOUS CITATION and attendant diamond studded lapel pin be accorded to LOUIS TOTH of Branch 214, Flint, Mich. 18. IT IS RESOLVED that a Scholarship Loan in the sum of $200.00, ba granted to Joseph G. Kremper, Jr. of Branch 13, Trenton, N. J. 19. The Board acknowledges letters of appreciation from Prof. August J. Molnár, President of the American Hungarian Studies Foundation of Rutgers University of New Brunswick, N. J., and from John Hegedűs, retired District Manager of New York City, N. Y. 20. The Board now hears a letter received from Richard M. Willton, and in connection therewith, the Board resolves that the matters referred to in the letter be disposed of by National President Charles. 21. The Board now hears another letter from the Writing Agents in the Eastern area, in which they request the Board to reconsider its decision of last April pertaining to European trips. After a detailed discussion of this matter, it is resolved by the Board not to change the previous decision pertaining to European Trips. 22. A letter from John E. Jávor is now read and acknowledged. 23. IT IS RESOLVED by the Board of Directors that: The XXII National Bowling Tournament and Fellowship Days in 1965 be held in the City of Detroit on Saturday, May 29th, and Sunday, May 30th. The administration of the entire event be in the hands of the Tournament and Fellowship Days Administrator. The Tournament be operated under a Moral Support Sanction of the ABC and WIBC. Male bowlers must have an average of 120 and female bowlers 100, and if such bowlers’ averages are less they shall accept such minimum averages. Bowlers in the Men’s Division will have a handicap based on 75% to 1,000 scratch and women in the Women’s Division 75% to 850 scratch. Each bowler must have participated in 18 games in any ten-pin bowling league. The branch manager only need certify membership and approve any team’s application. No restrictions shall apply to the type of uniform worn by any bowler. However, the official William Penn insignia must be attached to the uniform. Trophies shall be awarded to all official winners. No registration fee ($1.00) be charged; however, participants should be encouraged to take part in all festivities. A Dinner be held Saturday evening, with a dance to follow, with suitable professional or professional-type entertainment. The Six "Buy” Five in Sixty-Five Membership Campaign be held in conjunction with these events to give our Field force and all members a chance to again participate in furthering the growth of the Association and to help our members attend the banquet as winners and to allow all bowlers to work with their Branch Managers for Sports Allotments. National Controller Sabo be the Administrator of the 1965 National Bowling Tournament and Fellowship Days. 24. Caspar Papp, Chairman of the Auditing Committee, personally appears before the Board and states that he is happy to announce that, during the course of their 2-week audit, everything was found to be in order, and that all disbursements of the Association funds were made in accordance with the By-Laws provisions or Board directives. The Board acknowledges Mr. Papp’s report with thanks. 25. National President Charles now expresses his thanks to all those who cooperated with him in serving the best inte ests of the Association. He states that the assistance and support of all is needed to assure the future growth and prosperity of the William Penn Fraternal Association. He thanks his fellow-officers particularly, for their whole-hearted cooperation and expresses the hope that this cooperation will continue, so that the progress of the Association may be assured. He wirhes the Board Members a safe return to their homes. 26. Board Chairman Varga also expresses his thanks to the Members of the Board for their cooperation during the course of this meeting. He states that it was a pleasure to conduct the meeting, as throughout the week’s deli-f berations the discussions were held to the point in question at all times, and this made his position as Chariman much easier. He also thanks the Officers for their concise Reports and for the prepared Resolutions, all of which helped speed the handling of all matters on the Agenda. With this, the regular semiannual 1964 Fall meeting is adjourned. Louis L. Varga, 1st Vice-President Stephen Lang, Jr., Director Chairman of the Board Secretary of the Board Elmer Charles Julius J. Lenart National President 2nd Vice-President Directors John P. Balia Michael Hegedűs, Jr. Frank Bero Joseph Kormondy Stephen Danko Dr. Andrew Kovács Michael J. Faczan Joseph Toma Aloysius C. Falussy Louis Vassy Frank J. Wukovits, Sr.
