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4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, July 20,1994
The Minuté s
of the May 10 -11,1994
Reguiar Meeting of the Supreme Lodge
SPJST heid at the Home Office
in Temple,Texas
The meeting was called ío order by Chairman of the Board Cyril! Pokladník at 8:30
a.m. with the following Supreme Lodge Members present:
Howard B. Leshikar, Pres.
Leonard D. Mikeska, Více Pres.
Jerry Mikuláš, Financial Sec.
Sidnev Kacíř, Legal Advisor
Andrew Vavra-I
Willie E. Kohutek-Il
Cyril! Pokladnik-III,
Chairman of the Board
Stanley Broz-IV
Louis Hanuš-V
Mátí S. Vaněk-VI,
Více Chairman of the Board
Robert Baven-VII
Vlče President Mikeska was appošníed to také the minutes as acting secretary.
Evelyn Gebala was invited into the meeting. She thanked the entire Board and the
individua! Board members íor all they had doně during the illness and death of her latě
husband, past Více President, Bernard M. Gebala. She was presented with a framed
Resoluíion of Respect. The Board members responded with expressions of friendship
and sympathy.
UNFÍNISHED BUSINESS
The first item of business was addressing the matter of electíng an individual to fill the
vacancy in the position of secretary-treasurer. The Board considered the proceduře of
the selection process. It was generally agreed that voting would be by secret ballot in
keeping with standard procedures of the Society. The motion so approving was by
Financial Secretary Mikuláš, seconded by Director Vavra, and it carried unanimously.
The minutes of the deliberaiions wiil be published in the Vestnik.
President Leshikar reported that there were seven applicants for the position of secre-
tary-treasurer.
Time was allowed for consideration on the quaiiťications of the applicants. Director
Vavra and Financial Secretary Mikuláš were selected to tabulate the ballots with
Director Vaněk overseeing.
It was agreed that if there were more than two individuals involved, a runoťť would be
held until a majority was achieved by one applicaní.
Vote was taken and the tabulation revealed that Lanita Anglin was elected by majority
vote. It was agreed that Lanita Anglin be informed by the Supreme Lodge President
that she was selected and was allowed five days from dáte of written notice to accept
the position. The notice was to include explanation that the beginning salarv would be
80% of the Convention base salarv for the first six morrths subject to review by the
Supreme Lodge after six months.
Lanita Anglin was invited into the Board Room and informed that she had been select-
ed to fill the position of Secretary-Treasurer. Lanita Anglin responded that she accepts
the position of secretary-treasurer. whereupon, Chairman of the Board Pokladník
administered the oath of Office.
The Home Office employees were called in and informed of the Boarďs decision.
Recess was taken from 9:40 a.m. until 9:55 a.m.
There was discussion about the process of conducting the Referendum of Delegates
and the fact that no member of the Board or staff should observe the tabulation of the
vote by our accounting firm.
OFFICERS’ REPORTS - Consideration was given to the written reports of the offi-
cers. The reports were acknowledged to be placed of record in Exhibit Volume 14. The
motion was by Director Hanuš, seconded by Director Brož, and carried unanimously.
MINUTES - The Board took up consideration of the minutes of the March 10-11,
1994 Supreme Lodge meeting. The minutes were reviewed page by page.
Under Vestnik page 385 eliminate language “some 2000v from last sentence.
The minutes were approved with the one correction on motion by Director Bayer, sec-
onded by Director Hanuš, and carried unanimously,
The Minutes of the Speciál Meeting of Apríl 15, 1994 were considered and approved
on motion by Director Vaněk, seconded by Director Kohutek. The motion carried
unanimously.
After consideration it was agreed to accept the bicí from Ringler Chevrolet for the
trade-in on the Astro Van at $11,846.32. The motion was by Director Vaněk, seconded
by Director Bayer, and carried unanimously.
On motion by Director Vaněk, seconded by Director Bayer, it was agreed to accept the
bid from Boíton Chevrolet for a Caprice Classic with trade-in of the old Plvmouth
Reliant at a price of $15,895.00. The motion carried unanimously.
Acting Secretary Mikeska turned the task of recording the minutes to newly elected
Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin at 10:50 a.m.
Díscussioťs foliowed as to whether or not ío keep the 1991 Lamina as an extra car to be
ušed for shoří trips. On motion by Financial Secretary Mikuláš, seconded by Director
Brož, it was agreed to accept the bid from McClaren Chevrolet for a 1994 Caprice
Classic at a price of $12,394.23 with a'trade-in of the 1991 Lumina. Tne motion car-
ried unanimously.
Legal Advisor Kacíř reported on a letter he had received from a borroweťs attorney.
After a discussion concerníng notification of the borrower and the posting of property
for foreclosure, Director Vavra made the motion and Director Kohutek seconded that
Legal Advisor Kacíř proceed with posting of the property for foreclosure. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
President Leshikar discussed a meeting among himself, Legal Advisor Kacíř, Vice
President Mikeska, Rev. Jimmy Hejl, and Rev. Mark Labaj. The Reverends Hejl and
Labaj representing the Central Committee of the Brethren Church requested we store
some church books since the committee is Iooking for a plače that wiil put the books to
good use. SMU had notiťied the Central Committee they no longer had storage capac-
ity for the books. The Synodical Committee wiil release us from all liability and the
books are to be ušed for in-house research oníy. It was decided to v. rite the Synodical
Committee that SPJST would accept the books for storage, in-house use only. The
books may be returned to the Brethren Church upon their requesí or at our requesí.
Director Brož made the motion, Director Vavra seconded. Motion carried with
Director Hanuš voting against the motion.
VESTNIK COMMUNICATÍON PROJECT - President Leshikar reported that
SPJST has 51,583 certificates in force and of these 31,538 are paid-up. This means the
insured of these certificates receives one communication per year from the Financial
Secretary and one communication through the calendar. President Leshikar requested
ideas of ways to communicate with these members. Director Brož suggested a ťlyer be
developed and mailed to each of these members. Director Vaněk stated that sales rep-
resentatives are contacting members who do not háve a listed sales representative.
Director Hanuš suggested that there might be a way members with smál! policies
could inerease their death beneťit.
Vice President Mikeska felt the Board needed to establish a policy on annual commu-
nication to all members. He suggested possiblv mailing a brochure by separate mail.
After a discussion it was decided by common consent for President Leshikar to make
his recommendations at the next Supreme Lodge meeting.
Recess for lunch was taken from noon to 1:00 p.m.
TRIPS/TOURS - President Leshikar reported on questions and concerns about trips
advertised in the Vestnik. Director Kohutek reported that members are under the
impression we are sponsoring the trips. President Leshikar reminded everyone that
members of the Board need to correct any incorrect information they might hear.
Director Hanuš stated we should make sure the Vestnik says SPJST is not sponsoring
the trips. It was decided by common consent to defer action until next Board meeting
when AI Purifoy, our liability insurance representative, would be there.
LIABILITY - President Leshikar stated we also need to defer the individual liability
insurance information until the next meeting.
ANNUITY ROLLOVER - Vice President Mikeska reported that he checked with
Actuary Agee about members rolling from Annuitv I to Annuity 11 and carrving for-
ward with a waiver of partial or all withdrawa! charges. Actuary Agee said we cannot
do this because it would be diserimination. The alternativě was to submit our Annuity
II form to the Texas Department of Insurance for approval to be issued to Annuity I
certificate holders with five or more years of duration without any early withdrawal
charge.
Editor Vaniček was welcomed to the meeting by Chairman Pokladník.
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR (SYD) REPORT - Consideration was given to the
written report of SYD Joni Lange. It was noted that there was an inerease in the num-
ber of participants at the Youth Leaders’ Workshop. Chairman Pokladník relinquished
the Chair to Vice Chairman Vaněk. Chairman Pokladník stated he was under the
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impression the State King and Queen would be at the Ennis Polka Festival, but they
did not make an appearance. President Leshikar stated he would look into the matter.
He further stated the King and Queen are to make appearances at four SPJST functions
and two outside functions if they are to receive the S500.00. If the King and Queen
cannot carry out the appearances, the alternates wiil make the appearances and the
alternates receive the funds. Chairman Pokladník resumed the chair. Approved by
common consent.
FR4TERNAL ACTIVITY COORDINATOR (FAC) REPORT - Consideration
was given to the written report of FAC Frank Klinkovsky. Director Hanuš wanted to
know how many lodges that meet quarterly received funds from the Incentive pro-
gram. Financial Secretary Mikuláš told him six lodges had received funds.
FLAG DAY - President Leshikar requested approval for a Flag Dav Fssay Contest
with the winner recelving Si00.00. Legal Advisor Kacir made the motion to approve
the contest and the suggested topics and Director Kohutek seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
CAMP .APPLICATION - A copy of the camp application which the volunteers musí
complete was discussed.
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