From September 29 to Oct 1,  the Board of Directors of the Lithuanian American Community met in Hartford Ct. to elect a new Executive Commitee and to set the agenda for the next three years. Philadelphia was represented by the members elected to the Board in May of this year. The weekend meeting saw the election of A. Gecys to the presidency of the Executive Committee. The photo to the right shows R. Krusinskiene presenting the resolutions of one of the subcommittees.
    A. Gecys, a longtime member of the Philadelphia LAC, Inc., and past president of the National Executive Committee of the LAC, Inc. was again elected to the hightest executive office of the LAC, Inc. by a unaminous vote. The term of office is three years. All positions in the National Executive Committee, inlcuding president are unpaid, volunteer committments. Mr. Gecys will now have 30 days according the LAC, Inc. by-laws to submit his choices for other committee members that will work with him to the LAC Board of Directors for concurrence. Mr. Gecys will be assuming responsibilities of the LAC Inc. presidency once his full committee is approved. This should occur in late November or early Decemeber of this year.

The Philadelphia delegation with newly elected president of LAC, Inc. National Executive Committee.
1st row: T. Geciene, R. Krusinskiene, A. Gecys and J. Dantiene; 2nd row: K. Razgaitis, R. Gedeika, V. Maciunas, V. Bagdonavicius

His Excellency Bishop P. Baltakis taking notes on the proceedings.

Members of the Philadelphia delegation discuss a resolution prior to voting

V. Maciunas proposing a resolution to the gathering.