Bethlen Almanac 2000 (Ligonier)
Az amerikai egyháztestekben - In other denominations
contained a number of recommendations. The report was accepted. Director Szucs conducted the closing devotion. Fourth Day - Thursday, September 28, 2000 President Dózsa opened the meeting at 8:40 A.M. and asked Delegate Rev. Balint Nagy to conduct the opening devotion. The Chair was turned to V.P. Lipoczky, Chairman of the Finance Committee, to make his report. He asked the committee’s assistant secretary, Reverend Torok, to read the report. A number of recommendations were presented and moved by the committee. The report was accepted. Delegate Helen Szabó moved and Delegate Vida seconded the motion to release the members of the Board of Directors and the officers from their responsibilities for the years of 1996,1997,1998 and 1999 to the present, with an expression of thanks and appreciation for their committed services to the Federation, and accept their reports to the Convention. Unanimously approved, with all Board members and officers abstaining. Secretary Csornán asked to recognize the top producers of the last 4 years. Awards were presented to all who were present: Ceil St. Miklosy, Arlene Csornán, Rev. Arpad Drotos, Clara Csikesz, Elizabeth Schmidt (the highest producer), Imre A. Bertalan (not present), Irma Camevale (not present), Joe and Margaret Fabri, Joseph Kovács, John K. Morey, Jolán Abel, Rev. Joseph Posta (not present), Kati Mischak, Margaret Ayers, Margie Nicholas, Margaret Saltzer, Matilda Dózsa, Michael Pauli, Olga Damay, Steve Major (not present), Steve Vajda (not present), Ted Harsaghy, and Tibor Nagy. Then, the following Board members and officers stood up and expressed their desire to retire, expressing their thanks and appreciation to the Board and delegates for their trust and support in the past 8 years: Directors Szucs, Saltzer, Lipoczky, St. Miklosy, Secretary Csornán, Treasurer Virgulák and President Dózsa. Each announcement was received with applause. Delegate Roberta Aros stated that she believes she is speaking on behalf of all the delegates and members in expressing the many thanks to the retirees for their years and dedication they spent with the Federation. The next Convention will be held in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Director Csikesz moved and Director Szucs seconded to offer the honorary title to V.P. Lipoczky. Unanimously approved. President Dózsa nominated and Director Szucs seconded to elect V.P. Lipoczky as temporary chair for the elections. Unanimously approved. 174
