Fraternity-Testvériség, 2008 (86. évfolyam, 1-3. szám)
2008-01-01 / 1. szám
INVITATION to THE 38th QUADRENNIAL CONVENTION of THE HRFA 1896-2008 In accordance with the By-Laws of the HRFA, I hereby officially announce that The Hungarian Reformed Federation of America will hold its 38th Quadrennial Convention at Ligonier, Pennsylvania, on September 28 - October 3, 2008. I hereby invite the Constituent Members, Board Members, and Delegates to the Convention. John K Morey, Chairman of the Board of Directors Washington, D.C., February 15, 2008 MEGHÍVÓ az AMERIKAI MAGYAR REFORMÁTUS EGYESÜLET 38-ik KÖZGYŰLÉSÉRE 1896-2008 Törvénykönyvünk értelmében, hivatali kötelességemhez híven tagjaink előtt jelentem, hogy az AMRE 2008. szeptember 28-oktober 3 között tartja 38-ik közgyűlését, melyre ezennel meghívom az AMRE igazgatóságát és az egyes osztályok hivatalosan megválasztott képviselőit. A közgyűlés helye: Ligonier, Pennsylvania. John K Morey, elnök Washington, D.C., 2008. február 15 BY-LAWS OF THE HUNGARIAN REFORMED FEDERATION OF AMERICA Election of Delegates (Article II) 16. Each branch having a minimum voting insurance membership of 225 shall send one delegate to the Convention. Branches having more than 225 members shall send one additional delegate for each multiple of 225 members. Branches having less than 225 members will be grouped in units of not less than 225 and not more than 300 members, and may jointly send one delegate. a) The grouping of these units shall be arranged by the President of the Federation, with the concurrence of the Executive Committee and in consultation with the Board of Directors. Priority in grouping shall be given to geographical location. The groupings shall be published in the Fraternity-Testvériség during the first quarter of the Convention year. b) Following the announcement of the meeting date of the Convention by the President, as directed by the Board of Directors, in the official publication, delegates and alternate delegates shall be elected by each branch at a special meeting to be held during the months of April or May. Election of delegates and alternate delegates shall be by plurality vote on separate ballots. The names of those elected shall be certified to the President of the Federation by the branch president and secretary, and an official observer designated by the Executive Committee within two (2) weeks after the election. Each certification shall be accompanied by a copy of the minutes of the said meeting, the names and certificate numbers of the members present at the meetings, and their signatures. In case of a tie vote in a delegate election of a grouping of branches, the Board of Directors shall decide by lot. c) Alternate delegates elected shall fill vacancies of elected delegates in the order of the number of votes received. d) Branches formed within one (1) year prior to the Convention shall not be entitled to representation, unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors. e) In case of life family plans, only the certificate holder who is the basic insured member shall have the right to vote at delegate election meetings, branch meetings, or to hold office in the said branch. Election Irregularities 18. Complaints of any alleged irregularity in the method of convening any meeting for the election of delegates and alternate delegates or in the mode of election of said delegates or alternate delegates must be received, in writing, by the President by July 31st of the convention year. Upon receipt of a complaint, the President shall forthwith request full detailed and notarized written reports from the officers of the branch and the person or persons filing the complaints. Said reports shall be forwarded to the President by certified mail within two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of the request for same. Upon receipt of the said reports, the President shall convene the Executive Committee to consider the complaint. The Executive Committee shall report said matter to the Board of Directors along with its recommendation. The Board shall either approve or reject the recommendation, and within ten (10) days shall notify the branch of its decision and/or directive for corrective action. Should said branch refuse or neglect to take such corrective action, the Board of 6 Fraternity - Testvériség - Winter 2007/Spring 2008
