Fraternity-Testvériség, 1985 (63. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1985-10-01 / 4. szám
SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID LEBANON, NEW JERSEY SEND FORM 3579 TO: H. R. F. A. P. 0. BOX 34917 BETHESDA, MD 20817 If no claim is received by the Federation from one qualified to submit a claim within two(2) years from the date it is established from the records of the Federation that monies become due and payable, or if the proper claimant cannot be located within said period of time, the benefits provided in the insured’s certificate shall be paid into the Federation’s Fraternal Aid Fund. ARTICLE XV COVERAGE 104. All provisions of these by-laws shall be applicable with the same force and effect to all members and branches located in the various states of the United States and the various provinces of Canada. ARTICLE XVI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 105. Only the Executive Committee of the Federation shall have the power to waive any provisions of these by-laws relating to admissibility to membership, payment of dues and assessments, change of beneficiaries, or any of the provisions of the membership certificates; and any action taken by someone else through inadvertence or oversight shall not operate by way of waiver or estoppel against the Federation. 106. Should any provision of these by-laws conflict with the laws of any of the states or provinces wherein the Federation is licensed to operate, the provisions of the laws of the states and provinces shall prevail to the same extent as if specifically incorporated herein. 107. Whenever the adult membership of the Federation shall diminish to one hundred fifty (150) members or less, a special meeting of the Convention shall be called, whereupon a plan of procedure shall be adopted as to the dissolution or reorganization of the Federation. 108. Roberts Rules of Order shall prevail in the procedures of meetings unless otherwise stated in the by-laws. 109. Any reference herein to the male gender shall be interpreted as referring to both genders. ARTICLE XVII Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary Public, this _______day of ________________ A.D., 19_______ AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS Amendments to the by-laws may only be made by the Convention. Amendments may be proposed by the Board of Directors or a branch. All proposed amendments to the by-laws by a branch shall be forwarded to the Executive Committee at least one month before the first day of the Convention. The amendments shall be presented to the Board of Directors for their recommendations. The proposed amendments shall be mailed to the Convention delegates prior to the Convention. Amendments may be passed by a majority vote of the members of the Convention. RESOLUTION These by-laws were revised and published by the By-Laws Committee of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America according to the resolution and direct instruction of the regular Convention held in Ligonier, Pa., from September 17 to 21, 1984. Members of Committee: Imre Bertalan Gabor Csordás Tibor Dömötör George Dózsa Louis Illés Joseph S. Molnár Elmer E. Vargo Alex B. Eger, Jr. CERTIFICATION I, __________________________________ of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, hereby certify that the annexed copy of the by-laws of the said Federation is a true, exact and complete copy thereof; the by-laws having been revised and amended and lawfully adopted by the 32nd Convention of the Federation held in Ligonier, Pa. from September 17 to 21, 1984. Notary Public Oath of employees and Members of the Board of Directors. I____________(name)_____________ swear by the Almighty living God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit, perfect Trinity, the eternal God that, as a member of the Board of Directors, I will faithfully strive to perform the duties of my office diligently, and endeavor to promote the welfare of the Federation and its future growth to the utmost of my ability. So help me God! Oath of Branch Officers I___________(name) ___________, promise to faithfully strive to perform the duties of my office diligently, and endeavor to promote the welfare of the Federation and its future growth to the utmost of my ability. So help me God! Opening Prayer Eternal God, our gracious Father! We thank Thee for challenging us to become Thy co-workers in building a happier and more prosperous world. Thou hast called us to work for the welfare of our fellowmen in true fraternal, brotherly love. May Thy Spirit guide us in our endeavor of serving humanity through our branch and the Federation. Amen. Promise and Pledge Do you promise to be a faithful member of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America? Do you pledge to further the growth and welfare of the Federation to the best of your ability? Do you vow to act in the Spirit of brotherly love toward the fellow members and obey the by-laws of the Federation? (New members answers: “I do.”) Given under my hand and seal of the said Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, as hereto affixed at Washington, D.C., this_______ President Closing Prayer We thank Thee our heavenly Father, for the privilege of fellowship we had with Thee and our coworkers. Help us in our most solemn endeavor to bring comfort and help wherever there is illness, bereavement or suffering. Grant us to build Thy Kingdom of love and brotherhood. day of_ _A.D., 19_ Amen.
