36th General Convention - William Penn Life

The William Penn Initiative
Continued from previous page
We must pledge our support for Hungarian organizations
such as the American Hungarian Foundation,
which works feverishly to promote the Hungarian
culture and language. The William Penn Association
must also provide support to our other
Hungarian friends at the Hungarian American
Coalition and American Hungarian Federation, two
umbrella groups that work to unite Hungarian
groups across the country and help preserve our rich
heritage. In the next four years, the William Penn
Association will pledge to continue financial
support for these organizations and others who
champion the Hungarian traditions.
7. Capital Improvements
The William Penn Association will develop a longterm
capital projects plan. The infrastructure at the
Home Office is in need of improvement, and this
plan will address these needs. Windows need
replaced, the parking lot requires resurfacing and
upgrading of office furniture is long overdue. The
Capital Projects Plan will provide funding and a
timetable for the completion of identified projects.
8. Technology
The Association will utilize technology to better
serve our members and to lower costs.
• We will explore new opportunities to provide
on-line services, such as paperless statements, direct
deposit and on-line payment, all in an effort to
improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• We will continue to improve our website to
provide timely information and links to other
Hungarian websites.
• We will develop and upgrade computer
programs to enhance productivity and efficiency.
9. Improve How We Operate
While controlling our expenses is central to all we
want to accomplish in the next four years and
beyond, we want to do more than merely squeeze
costs out of what we do now. Our fundamental
objective is to improve the way we operate--to rethink
what we do and how we do it. Last year, we took a
look at our organizational structure. We will act to
implement changes identified by this survey, peeling
away duplication and layers of activities that will
free up the Association, making it leaner, more agile
and more effective, enabling us to grow revenues
faster and enhancing service to our members.
10. Employees
We need to instill in our employees an appreciation
of our legacy, opportunities and shared responsibilities
and give them the tools to accomplish our goals.
• Over the coming months, we will begin a new
and improved dialogue with all employees through
regular meetings and seminars.
• The National President will convene bimonthly
meetings with managers and employees to
ensure that all are on board with this initiative and
phases of this strategic plan are enacted.
• The opportunity to obtain training and advanced
training will be provided to all employees.
• A performance appraisal and goal setting
process will be developed for officers, managers and
employees alike.
• A review of current compensation practices
will be undertaken to ensure that compensation is
equitable and fair.
William Penn Association is now on its way to
becoming the Association we want it to be, an
Association that grows by serving its members first,
an Association agile enough to take advantage of
opportunities and an Association that acts responsibly
with employees who are proud to work here.
I firmly believe that we have embarked on an era of
renewed growth and that the changes we are making
will lead to substantial growth. Your support, for
which I am very grateful, is critical to the long-term
success of our journey.
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William Penn Life, Special Convention Edition, December 2007