Fraternity-Testvériség, 1985 (63. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1985-01-01 / 1. szám
Page 6 TESTVÉRISÉG NATIONAL TREASURER- BRANCH NEWS William Bela Puskas, elected National Treasurer by the Convention, 1984, was born in Sanros- seg, Hungary. He graduated from the Református Gimnázium, Debrecen in 1946, and came to the United States in 1947. He entered the US Army in September, 1950, was honorably discharged in August, 1952 having served with the First Army as Medical Technician. Upon receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University (NJ) he began 22 years of service in the fraternal insurance industry, of which the last 17 years has been with the Federation. Besides being an agent, he was section manager, district and area manager on the eastern sea-board. He has been a licensed insurance broker in the state of New Jersey for more than 20 years. Mr. Puskas is married to Onerva Ullven, his Finnish “pen pal” of 15 years. They finally met in France. Their son, William has his law offices in New Brunswick, NJ. Mr. Puskas brings to the Federation his expertise pertaining to the insurance industry. He has experience in every aspect of the field having been a sales person, and in instructor of new agents and branch managers. Throughout his adult life he has been a true fraternalist — always ready to assist anyone in his community as needed. We welcome Mr. Puskas as one of the three national officers of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America ! NOTICE To all contributors and donors of artifacts, historical documents and memorabilia to the ARCHIVES of the BETHLEN HOME, take notice: all items received to date shall be regarded as having been given without condition or restriction and with full relinquishment of ownership, and it is with this understanding that the items will be stored, displayed and preserved. The 90th Anniversary of the First United Church of Christ, observed in the fall of 1984, offered occasion for HRFA members to meet also. It is within this congregation that Branch #1 functions. John Nagy was the dedicated branch manager for many years. Upon his death, John Koi became the branch manager. The picture shows John Koi, Suzanne Virgulák, Vice-president of the Board of Directors, Rev. Anthony Szilagyi, pastor and President Imre Bertalan. BRANCH 2, CLEVELAND, OH The first meeting of 1985 was held on January 6 at the First Hungarian Reformed Church, Cleveland, at 12:30 pm. The meeting was called to order and the treasurer’s report was given by Richard Sarosi in the absence of his mother. In 1984 the branch had made a $200 donation to the Student Aid Fund and the Bethlen Home of the HRFA. A $15 donation had been made to the United Hungarian Societies of Cleveland; the profit from the card party was $141.05, leaving a net balance of $325.60. This amount to be placed to the audit committee for inspection. The business at hand was the election of officers. President Szabó called for the nominations from the floor — the elected officers are: President — Joseph Kovach; Vice-president — Dr. Daniel Vizsolyi; Treasurer — Violet Sarosi; Secretary — Edward Szabó; Comptroller — Irene Waszil. The newly elected President, being the new officer was duly sworn in by President Szabó, who made the announcement that Vice-president Vizsolyi and his committee would present a social
