36th General Convention - William Penn Life

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.
I send greetings to those gathered for the 36th General
Convention of the William Penn 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
legacy of diversity and honors the many ways Hungarian
Americans enrich the American experience and make our
country a better place to live.
Laura and I send our best wishes on this special occasion.
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