Bethlen Almanac 2000 (Ligonier)
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Home Director Hunyady and Rev. Kalman. Administrator Walker expressed appreciation, as this is the first time that he is addressing the Convention. The changes that were voted yesterday are similar to the changes implemented one year ago at the Bethlen Home. President Dózsa asked Reverend Torok to conclude the meeting with prayer. Third Day - Wednesday, September 27, 2000 The meeting was called to order by President Dózsa at 8:35 A.M. The devotion was conducted by Rev. Szabolcs Kalman. The President gave the floor to Director Aros, who thanked Delegate Ilona Szabó for arranging the wonderful trip to Detroit yesterday evening. He also announced that starting at 6:00 P.M. today hospitality rooms will be hosted by Bethlen Home, the eastern districts and the Ohio/ Pennsylvania districts. He also announced that Friday morning at 7:30 A.M. continental breakfast will be offered for those who want to attend the first Board of Directors meeting consisting of both the present/old and newly elected Board members. Then, Director Aros, Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee, asked the Convention to open the new By-Laws on Article III, Section 27, qualifications of a member of the Board of Directors. He enumerated and emphasized the importance of each qualification. He asked the prospective candidates to measure up to these. He also emphasized that 6 of the new Board members will also serve as directors on the Board of the Bethlen Home which will require additional time and commitment. Director Hamos announced that the US House of Representatives just approved the resolution “Serbia Democratization Act of 2000,” which supports the human rights for the Hungarian population in Voivodina/ Vajdasag. President Dózsa called on V.P. Hunyady to report on the Hungarian Reformed Youth Camp. She reported that the camp took place at the Laurelville Mennonite Church Camp grounds. V.P. Hunyady read the minutes of the Executive and Organization Committee, September 26-27,2000 meetings. The committee moved a number of recommendations. The report was accepted. President Dózsa called on V.P. Morey, Chairman of the Administrative Committee to present the report. The report was read by the committee’s Recording Secretary Director Szucs. The report 173
