Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 4 Verhovay Journal ‘Journal of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Ass’n. OFFICE OF PUBLICATION 7907 West Jefferson Ave. Detroit 17, Mich. PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY BY THE Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association Managing Editor: JOHN BENCZE Editor: COLOM AN REVESZ Editor’s Office: 436—442 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 19. PA. , Telephone: COurt 3454 or 3455 * All articles and changes of address should be sent to the VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION '436—442 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 19, PA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: . United States and Canada .......................................... $1.00 a year Foreign Countries ........................................................... $1.50 a year ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT: P. 0. BOX 7, WOOLSEY STATION — LONG ISLAND CITY 5, N. Y. Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Detroit, ) Michigan under the Act of March 3, 1879. Proceedings of the District Meetings DISTRICT 34 DETROIT, MICH. The meeting of District 34 Delegates, held Sunday, June 29, 1947, at the Detroit Verhovay District Office, 8005 W. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, was called to order by District Chairman Dr. Joseph H. Prince at 3:10 p.m. The following delegates attended: James Lorencz, Br. 435, Wyandotte, Michigan, Andrew J. Bonnie and Mrs. Daniel Rob, Branch 429, Dearborn, Michigan, Dr. Joseph H. Prince and Julius Pcjlichany, Br. 362, Dayton, Ohio, Joseph Becsi and Alternate Delegate Richard J. Phillips, Br. 356, Detroit, Michigan. All certificates of election, transportation fees and other expenses, amounting to $150.70, were duly taken care of by the Recording Secretary. The first order of business was to elect officers for the current District Sessions, with the result that Dr. Joseph H. Prince and Mrs. Jolán Lucas were unanimously re-elected as District NEWS From The Field (Continued from page 2) Silver Medal, and the “Acknowledged” title with the diploma will be conferred to fellow-member Louis Mazik, officer of Branch 214. All members and friends of the Verhovay in Flint and vicinity are cordially invited by the MEMORIAL COMMITTEE. DISTRICT MANAGER OF CALIFORNIA RESIGNS Chairman and Recorder for the next four years. A thorough step-by-step discussion of the proposed modifications of the By-laws followed, with a plentiful supply of explanations by Directors Prince and Phillips and Auditing Committee Member Lucas, which resulted in thoroughly enlightening the delegates of District 34. All of the proposed modifications were unanimously accepted by the District Delegates with the following reservations and suggestions : Paragraph 8. The portion dedicated to eligibility of delegates from the English speaking branches — This important item was discussed from every angle... i.e., whether sick benefits should be required for District Delegates from English speaking branches; the importance, or vice-versa, of a member’s eligibility because of his citizenship status; and the major issue of attaching too much importance to the drastic difference between Hungarian and English-speaking branches. After lengthy discussions of this major problem, District 34 Delegates feel that a more thorough discussion of the qualifications of delegates from the English-speaking branches is required and leaves the final amending to the Convention Delegates. Paragraph 7. Due to satisfactory explanations from the three Home Office Representatives, delegates from District 34 heartily approved the economic measures outlined in the various modifications, particulary those pertaining to the last paragraph in this section which is on record to be amended as follows: “The delegates to the National Convention shall be entitled to $100 (one hundred dollars) in lieu of per diem fees and reimbursement for actual train fares.” Notice is served to our fellowmembers in California, that District Manager Alexander Gyulay has submitted his resignation effective July 1st, 1947. He has consented, however, to continue serving the membership of the Association as Manager of Branch 525, Los Angeles, Cal., in which he will gladly assist all members of the Verhovay in any matter pertaining to the business of the Association. THE HOME OFFICE. District 34 again goes on record to shorten the length of the Convention, not only for the reason of ECONOMY, but because if only business matters, actually pertaining to the growth and progress of the Verhovay F. I. Association are discussed, lengthy arguments by Convention Delegates are unnecessary. Paragraph 22. Pertaining to the clause “Each member having attained the age of 16 has the right to appear at any meeting of his Verhovay Journal branch and cast his vote there”, was heartily approved for the reason that allowing younger minds to participate in branch activities may result in a reawakening of fraternal and social interest in the American Manner. Paragraph 45. Pertaining to the advisability of discontinuing the Certified Public Accountant’s examinations or retaining the Auditing Committee on its current basis. After lengthy deliberation, it was decided to leave the matter to the discreation of Convention Delegates. Chapter III. Sick Benefits. District 34 Delegates feel that a revision in sick benefit premiums is urgently needed. They will unanimously approve any actuarial figures if it will improve the Sick Benefit Fund. Of major I importance is the Sick Benefit [ and Medical Application forms. They should be revised and made to conform to the American Standard of Insurance forms. The keynote designated by new proposals can be summed up in one word, PROGRESS! The new proposals were of even more interest to the delegates than the modifications of the current Bylaws. Mr. Joseph Becsi of Branch 356 brought up the matter of an Organization Chart. After explaining the purpose of such a chart, the delegates feel that to get a better understanding of the Verhovay organization, they should instigate the Convention Delegates to propose that the Verhovay Home Office set up an Organization Chart as it exists currently. This chart is to be modified as necessary to systemetize any antiquated methods now in process, where required. Andrew Boonie, of Branch 429, presents the matter of Verhovay identifications to be in the form of membership cards or a presentable emblem. These are to be mailed with each new certificate, and cards are to be made out for all current members. The members will stand the cost of printing these cards, or cost of em- [ blems, so that the Expense Fund will not suffer additional expenditures. Last, but never least, among the new proposals comes suggestions for the revision of requirements to participate in the Sports Allottments. The delegates propose that those new Juvenile Order members, who carry certificates other than Juvenile Term policies, should be included with the new Adult members for the Sports Allottments. Further discussion of this matter to be left to the Convention. The purpose behind this proposal will be of value not only to the Association from an advertising standpoint, but because it will increase interest in Verhovay activities and create growth of Verhovay membership, which is one of the main sources of revenue for the Expense Fund. Discussion of the Sports Allottments comes within the jurisdiction of the Convention as per Paragraph 7, Part 1, which reads, “The guiding of the fraternal and social activities of the Association and its branches.” The important business of electing National Delegates to represent District 34 was nearly forgotten after this fascinating discussion of By-laws and Verhovay matters, but it was duly taken care of amicably, by ballot, due to the few members who were I eligible. The results; No. 1 Delegate, Joseph Becsi of Branch 356, No. 2 Delegate, Andrew Boonie of Branch 429, No. 3 Delegate, Julius Tolichany of Branch 362. Alternate delegates are James Lorencz of Branch 435 and Mrs. Daniel Rob of Branch 429. Delegates from District 34 take this opportunity to thank the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, through District Manager Nicholas Takacs, for the use of the District Ofice in Detroit, at no cost. The first economic measures taken by this District should strike a keynote throughout o t If e r English-speaking branches. The Post-Convention meeting for the Ratification of By-laws and Resolutions will be held in Dayton, Ohio, on Sunday, November 9, 1947. This interesting District Session was reluctantly adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH H. PRINCE, M.D., District Chairman JOLÁN LUCAS, District Recorder j DISTRICT 33 BUFFALO, N. Y. The meeting of District 33 was held in Room 519 of the Statler Hotel, June 29, 1947. Meeting was opened by President Joseph Taylor at 10:00 a,m. Fifteen delegates attended; namely, Joseph Taylor, Charles Young and Frank Vereb of Branch 383, Anne M. Petro, Philip Houser, Frank J. Horvath of Branch 364, Michael Buzogány, John Fulop and Michael Korosy of Branch 369, Dr. Andrew Kovács of Branch 367, Edward Torda of Branch 366, Leslie Monos of Branch 477, Julius Chaszar of Branch 372, Joseph Geresy of Branch 432 and Joseph Parti of Branch 416. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Next in order was the election of District officers. Mr. Joseph Taylor was unanimously elected j President and Anne M. Petro Secretary. District recommendations to be submitted to the National Convention were thoroughly discussed. The proposed amendments to the By-laws recommended by the Board of Directors were voted upon to be read and thoroughly discussed. The District recommendations to be submitted to the National Convention are as follows: Motions made by Mr. Young and seconded by Mr. Houser. 1. That delegates to National Convention be appointed in groups to represent certain committees, such as By-law Committee, Financial Committee, etc. Unanimously carried. Motion by Mr. Young and seconded by Mr. Houser. 2. To expedite death benefit payments. Unanimously carried. Motion made by Mr. Young and seconded by Mr. Monos. 3. To do away with the present certificate receipt. Unanimously carried. Motion made by Mr. Monos and seconded by Mr. Horvath. 4. That the Home Office send any change of insurance laws to Secretary of each Branch. Unanimously carried. Motion made by Mr. Monos and seconded by Mr. Torda. 5. To revise the clause on Page 6 Paragraph 4 of the By-laws that a member having a $500 policy and no sick benefit be eligible to be elected as a Delegate to the National Convention, and July 30, 1947 be eligible to hold any office. Unanimously carried. Motion made by John Fulop and seconded by Frank Horvath. 6. To eliminate the clause on Page J Paragraph 4 that only American-born members or those who received education in American schools be eligible to be representatives in English-speaking Districts. 7 voted for, 7 against and 1 neutral. Motion by Mr. Monos and seconded by Mr. Chaszar. 7. To revise the clause in Chapter 3 Paragraph 9. To remove the President of his duties as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Board of Directors elect their own Chairman. Unanimously carried. Motion by Mr. Houser and seconded by Mr. Chaszar. 8. All correspondence with English-speaking branches be in English. Unanimously carried. ' Motion made by Mr. Young and seconded by Mr. Buzogány. 9. That lapsed members names be omitted from the Journal. Unanimously carried. Motion made by Mr. Young and seconded by Mr. Monos. 10. That the Home Office send dividends in individual checks. Unanimously carried. Motion made by Mr. Young and seconded by Mr. Monos. 11. That Home Office will furnish pads as receipts. Unanimously carried. District 33 does NOT approve the following proposed amendments recommended by the Board of Directors: (1) . That the present 300 members shall be i^00 members. It was voted upon to remain “one delegate for each 300 members.” (2) . That the following shall be omitted from Paragraph 6: The Supreme President shall have one vote and the Supreme Officers also shall have one vote, to be cast by an officer chosen by the officers.” It was voted upon to remain as is. (3) . In Paragraph 8, “6 hours” shall be changed to “8 hours”. j It was voted upon to remain “6 hours” travel time. (4) . In Paragraph 9, District 33 voted that if the seat of the President shall become vacant, the Board of Directors ELECT a president temporarily. There shiuld be a first and second vice-president. (5) . Paragraph 23. Each Branch elect a President, Manager, Comptroller and the Auditing Committee should consist of THREE members. (6) . Section 17. It was voted upon to strike out the 10^ and 20c expense charges. (7) . Section 18. Ninety (90) days to remain as is. instead of changing it to thirty (30) days. (8) . Paragraph 44. The amount be limited to $175,000 and the Treasurer have the power to sell. (9) . Paragraph 66. The Journal to stay as is, twice every month in English and twice every j mont in Hungarian. A motion was made by Mr. Buzogány and seconded by Mr. Fulop. 12. That all sales and literature I be sent to the person who sells j $20,000 worth of insurance during a year. Unanimously carried. The Delegates elected to the National Convention are Joseph Taylor, Charles Young, Philip I Houser, Michael Korosy and Dr. Andrew Kovács. Alternate delej gates are Michael Buzogány and John Fulop. Continued on page 5.
