Fraternity-Testvériség, 1988 (66. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1988-10-01 / 4. szám

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TESTVÉRISÉG

THAT THE BETHLEN HOME, THE BETHLEN MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES BE SUPPORTED BY INVITING BRANCHES TO ORGANIZE THEIR OWN ACTIVITY PROGRAM. IT URGES ALL PERSONS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE BETHLEN MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES BUILDING FUND BY CONTACTING FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, ETC. TO BECOME BOOSTERS.

THAT SMALL AND LARGE BRANCHES FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF THOSE BRANCHES THAT HAVE DEVELOPED A VERY ACTIVE BRANCH LIFE DURING THE COURSE OF THE PAST FOUR YEARS- WITH OR WITHOUT THE HELP OF THE FUNDING OF THE FEDERATION. AN ACTIVE BRANCH LIFE IS NOT ONLY FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF OUR FRATERNAL FAMILY, BUT ALSO A REQUIREMENT OF THE IRS.

THAT EACH BRANCH IS URGED TO USE TO ITS BEST ADVANTAGE THE PAGES OF THE FRATERNITY.

THAT THE PUBLICATION OF THE HUNGARICA- AMERICANA SERIES BE CONTINUED.

THAT THE HISTORY OF THE HUNGARIAN REFORMED FEDERATION OF AMERICA BE PUBLISHED IN ENGLISH AND HUNGARIAN.

THAT THE HARD WORK AND DILIGENT EFFORTS OF THE HOME OFFICE STAFF OF TERI PFLUM AND IRENE VALLARIO, AND DIANE HAKEL OF THE BETHLEN HOME BE RECOGNIZED AND ACKNOWLEDGED WITH GREAT THANKS AND APPRECIATION.

Presented by the FINANCE COMMITTEE, George Dózsa, Chairman:

THAT THE FIELD FORCE COMMITTEE BE REACTIVATED, WITH A NUMBER OF PEOPLE FROM THIS CONVENTION INCLUDED ON THE COMMITTEE. THIS COMMITTEE SHOULD REVIEW AND BRING INTO LINE THE FIELD FORCE SALARIES, AS WELL AS OTHER FIELD FORCE CONCERNS, SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE BOARD.

THAT ACCORDING TO PARAGRAPH 40 OF THE BY-LAWS, "THE NATIONAL OFFICERS, WHILE ATTENDING MEETINGS OR WHILE ON PROMOTIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL TRIPS OR ON ANY OTHER AUTHORIZED SPECIAL MISSION AWAY FROM HOME ON BEHALF OF THE FEDERATION, SHALL BE ENTITLED TO TRAVEL EXPENSES AND PER DIEM EXPENSES AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS." THEREFORE, THE NATIONAL OFFICERS SHOULD NOT BE PAID A PER DIEM FEE FOR BOARD MEETINGS HELD IN THE AREA OF THE HOME OFFICE. IN ADDITION, APPROVAL OF ALL PROMOTIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL TRIPS OF THE NATIONAL OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADVISORS SHOULD BE INDICATED IN THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

THAT ALL ADVERTISING OF FRATERNAL BENEFITS SHOULD BE UPDATED AND DISTRIBUTED TO THE FIELD FORCE WORKERS.

THAT THE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES FUND DISBURSEMENTS BE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AS A WHOLE.

THAT THE FEDERATION'S "LENDING AND MORTGAGE POLICY" BE REVISED AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 5: TERMS

C. PRESENTLY: MAXIMUM LOAN OF 65% OF APPRAISED VALUE OF APPLICANT'S RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, BUT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 PRINCIPAL.

CHANGE TO: 75%, OTHER TERMS REMAIN THE SAME. SUBJECT TO ANNUAL REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

D: PRESENTLY: MAXIMUM 15-YEAR DURATION.

CHANGE TO: MAXIMUM 20-YEAR DURATION. SUBJECT TO ANNUAL REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

THAT BRANCH DEDUCTIONS ARE TO BE 14% AT ALL BRANCHES (IN ORDER TO EQUALIZE THESE DEDUCTIONS), WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BRANCHES 4, 35, 300 AND 302, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1989.

THAT A GIFT OF $3,500 BE GIVEN TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WHO ARE RETIRING.

THAT THE YEARLY HONORARIUM OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE INCREASED $300.

THAT A GIFT OF $15,000, WHICH INCLUDES MOVING EXPENSES, BE GIVEN TO ANY OUTGOING NATIONAL OFFICER.