Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)

1944 / Verhovay Journal

March 30, 1944

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Mrs. Jolán Lucas

Ferret is now a

'member of the Auditing Committee. Yep, it happened—dreams come true, even to disillusioned folks! And believe me, to have their dreams come true—is doubly appreciated by them.

Had lots of new experiences, the work in the Home Office is ever so interesting, the Supreme Officers and office force are ever so helpful; everything is still hazy, so next issue will try to give you details. Figured you folks out there would like to know how the Auditing Committee of a six million dollar organization does its work.

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So much has been written and said about FRATERNALISM, but I’ll bet very few people know just what it means and what it can do. Saw the rarest example of Tiue Fraternalism as a result of one of my duties as a housewife. I suppose you folks know I’ve a 12 year old “Skipper.” Just passed his Tenderfoot test in the Boys Scouts of America.

So after making the kid obey strict rules and regulations at home, trying to make him live up to the 12 rules of the Boy Scout Law, figured it was time to get that new uniform.

Have you ever experienced that first thrill of ANTICIPATIONS FULFILLED? Have you ever wanted and yearned for something, which after years of waiting for, is finally fulfilled? Well, then you know how a kid feels who's waited and hoped and dreamed of that day when he’d be a Boy Scout! The big day finally arrives, permission is granted for the purchase of THAT UNIFORM, which is the height of desire. It signifies that first milestone in his life (gee, I know what I'm talking about, as I’ve waited for that day myself).

At last, enough money is gathered together — price lists and desriptions are in the back of that Volume of Bliss, the Boy Scout Manual; each boy knows to the exact cent, how much is required for the complete outfit. Down we go, (me as exited as the kid) to the Official Boy Scout Shop. Oh boy, the thrill of all those swell things; boy scout knife, hatchet, compass, whistle, knapsack, sewing kit, cooking outfit. dozens and dozens of peachy articles. The kid gets so excited he forgets the first things to get are the shirt, breeches, neckerchief, etc. He wants a knife, boy, that hatchet is the berries. He meets all kinds of kids there, colored; wealthy; poor, ragged kids, who buy each piece of that outfit by grúbbing at jobs like carrying ashes out of basements, or peddling papers. The kids don’t care who you are, what you are, what your color, creed, or station in life. THEY ARE ALLMEMBERS OF ONE ORGANIZATION—THEY HAVE ONE PURPOSE IN LIF-E — THEY ARE ALL BOYS SCOUTS. Golly, I got a kind of a funny feeling in the pit of my stomach. Those kids didn't worry about politics, about having a better job or bigger

little information on this matter

— Just what rules are required for the eligibility of branches securing the $150 Sports Fund — what purposes can this Fund be used for? Guess very few branches know exactly “what’s what” on this subject.

Accepted the challenge of Branch 383 in Buffalo, New York, for a week-end of bowling, eats, and a trip to the Falls. Arrangements will be made as soon as the Lake traffic opens up. Several non-bowlers also want to go. More details later.

A very important issue, which has been cropping up now and then, and which 1 believe is a universal question, at least among the English branch members, is

— how about neat looking Verhovay pins? We have these small ten-cent pins, but they are too hard to wear on dresses, and sweaters, etc. The majority of folks would like very much to have a fraternal pin they can be proud of — the old-timers had something nice, but we kind of like that small “V” design, made up in better material and something easier to secure on clothing. Know that in these times of war it’s difficult to get these things — but how about working on the idea?

Another important issue — practically — no one is receiving their English issues since the first of the year. What’s happened? Now is the time for all good branch managers to get together and ask for the tape of issues sent to both Hungarian and English speaking branches, to check up on the mailing list. Contributors reason, “why write if no one gets issues?” Readers reason, “why be interested when we don’t know what’s going on?” I feel a checkup should be made and let’s get these English issues out to ALL members. This is important!

Next quarterly meeting rolls around some time in June — so when I get back from next audit, will dope out whether it’ll be at our cottage on Lake Whitmore, or here in Detroit, in a hot, stuffy meeting place. The majority like the idea of that weiner roast, swimming, boating, etc. etc. at the lake — more business can be accomplished in an informal atmosphere in summer-time.

A good percentage of members donated to the Red Cross and a set amount was added from the branch funds. Good work, folks! Check goes to Det’s representative.

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Cpl. John "Dirk” Phillips writes me he is editor of his camp paper

— over in Italy. Misses all of us Verhovay brethren.

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So long for now — let’s get

busy on those 25 new members

for 1944!

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BELONGED.

I couldn’t get over that feeling — Aold Luke that night that those kids HAD something. So wise Luke tells me, “THAT my dear Verhovay member, is your True Fraternalism you are always preaching.” There it is — it certainly is worth striving for. Can’t see why all Verhovay members the world over can’t acquire that same feeling of BELONGING.

The main thing to remember is, that we are all brothers and sisters of one big organization — we have a common objective. Just for fun, looked up Fraternal insurance in njy side-kick, the dictionary. Says there — "Fraternal insurance Association; a society organized for the pursuit of some common object by working together in brotherly union — specif, a benefit society organized with a representative form of government and not carried on for profit.”

Meet up with many fine examples of Verhovay Fraternalism.

An example was recently my experience. A young man from a Chicago branch, a sailor, came into the Home Office in Pittsburgh while I was there. Met all the folks, including the auditing committee members, and was given a warm reception. A couple of evenings later, one of the girls in the Home Office and her sister and I were bowling a few games ten pins, NOT DUCKS—when this young sailor comes up and says, "Didn’t I meet you folks in the Verhovay office?" Well,

Johnny was a Verhovay boy, so we invited him to bowl. The mere fact that he was a Verhovay member was sufficient recognition.

Let these examples of FRATERNALISM sink in—let’s be REAL VERHOVAY members!'

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Had our first quarterly meeting of the year—best meeting for ages. Find more members, come if they don’t have to come every month — business matters pile up, and an interesting discussion is the result. Elected a new vicepresident who will show up at meetings as the president, John Fisher, works seven days in a defense plant. Rose Horvath is new vice-president, — does a good job, too.

Members voted financial participation in the huge Honor Roll.

Director Richard Phillips is striving to secure for metropolitan Detroit. The names of all service men and women in all branches will be inscribed on this Honor Roll, and after the war it will be used as a Bulletin Board by branches in this area.

The army was represented by the presence of W.A.C. t/5 Helen Zaker — looked cute as a bug’s ear. According to our membership, we had a very good percentage of members present at this meeting. Could quote exact figures in comparison to other nearby branches — but THAT wouldn’t be Fraternalism.

Told the kids that we now have to get our own sports fund — so made a business proposition with the members to help secure our quota of 25 new members each year. What I want to know Is, does that “25 new members” take in B-J or other Juvenile Term certificates, or do the 25 all have to be adult members? Let’s have a|||||||||MIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIHIIIHI

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