Verhovayak Lapja, 1950 (33. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1950 / Verhovay Journal
November 15, 1950 Minutes of the _ Verhovay Journal--------------------------------—-----—Board of Directors’ Meeting (Continued from page 1) American Hungarian Federation is requested to properly present same beidre that body. SI.) The Board authorizes a donation of $25 to the National Cancer Hospital. 32. ) The Board authorizes the Home Office to again effect the distribution of the Christmas Seals of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc. Furthermore, the Board hears with great interest the report of Director Falussy concerning the activities of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., particularly in reference to the rendering of aid and assistance in securing employment for newly arrived D.P.’s. In view of the proved effectiveness of these activities of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., the Board instructs Director Falussy to continue the representation of our Association in this organization, 33. ) Director Lang conveys the greetings of Joseph Subits, Manager of Branch 216, Northampton, Pa., which is gratefully acknowledged by the Board. 34. ) Mr. Laddie Sarkozy, full-time District Manager of Branch 45, Cleveland, O., appears before the Board to present his views on matters of organization in his field. 35. ) Mr. Stephen Balogh, Executive Secretary of the American Hungarian Federation, appears before the Board. He calls the attention of the Board members to the fact that the American Hungarian Federation is in need of their support, as it is an organization supported solely by the Americans of Hungarian origin and their institutions. It is the purpose of the Federation to guard and further, in all manner, shape and form, the interests of the Hungarians in this country. Since the American Hungarian Federation is to hold their Convention on October 6th and 7th in New York City, Secretary Balogh requests that this Association follow in the footsteps of similar Hungarian organizations and delegate as many of its officers and directors as possible to attend this convention. 36. ) Adopting the recommendation of the Committee of Complaints and Requests, the Board delegates National President John Bencze, National Secretary Coloman Revesz and Director Aloysius C. Falussy to represent our Association at the Convention of the American Hungarian Federation to be held on October 6th and 7th in New York City. Furthermore, the Board empowers this delegation to act in the name fo the Association upon all motions and resolutions to be introduced before the Convention. 37. ) The Board acknowledges the invitation of the “Amerikai Magyar Népszava" to participate in their Jubilee celebration to be held in New York, City on October 8th. In view of the fact that our Association already will have three representatives at the Convention of the American Hungarian Federation on October 6th and 7th, the Board authorizes the same three delegates to represent the Association at the Jubilee of the “Amerikai Magyar Népszava.” 38. ) The Board considers plans for intensifying- promotional activities in the field and contemplates methods designed to improve and further these activities. In view of the fact that the Board is not at all satisfied with the results attained, it is found necessary to adopt measures necessary to assure ourselves of attaining the goals previously adopted. In connection with this! matter the Board hears National President John Bencze who, with heavy heart and reluctantly, requests the Board to relieve him of the responsibility of Held management. The Board accepts the statement made by National President John Bencze, but, at the same time, expresses its sincere appreciation to him for his devoted labors and untiring efforts in attempting to carry on the arduous and extremely difficult task of organizing. In recognition of his devotion in this work the Board extends to him its greatest measure of appreciation and tribute. The Board, then, creates a new office, designated the Field Manager’s of- • ' fiee, to which the following men are nominated from among our present Field Supervisors: Frank Wukovits, Frank J. Cher, Henry Rettmann. The Chairman of the Board rules that votes be cast for the three candidates nominated, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes to be the one elected. Accordingly, 12 votes were cast and the result of the ballot is as follows: One director refrained from voting. Henry Rettmann received 6 votes, Frank J. Cher 3 and Frank Wukovits 3 votes. In accordance with the outcome of the election, Henry Rettmann is appointed the new Field Manager of the Association, which office he shall assume as of October 1st, 1950. 39. ) The Board approves of new quotas to be set for the fields, districts end branches and instructs the Home Office to act accordingly. 40. ) The Board acknowledges the letter front Harley N. Bruce and Associates, Actuaries. 41. ) In connection with his appointment as Field Manager, Henry Rettmann appears before the Board. He expresses his thanks to the Board of Directors for the signal honor bestowed upon him and assures the Board that he will do everything in his power t* merit the confidence placed" in him and that he will devote all his energy to the advancement of the Association. He assures the Board that he will be able to assume the duties of the newly created position on October 1st, 1950. The Board of Directors, in turn, g-ive hifii assurance that they will assist him by putting at his disposal every facility at I heir command in order that, the desired results in the promotional field may be attained. 42. ) Mr. Keene, the Actuary of the Association, appears before the Board to render expert opinion on various matters including the recommnedations and proposals which the Board desires to submit to the National Convention. 43. ) The Board resolves that dividends be paid on membership certificates valued on the American Men 2J% Table. Since certificates issued on the American Men 2J% Table will commence to attain their second anniversary in 1951, and thus become eligible for dividend payments, the Board authorizes the Actuary to prepare the calculations for the dividends payable on these certificates. — 44. ) The Board regbets but it cannot comply with the request of Laddie Sarkozy, District Manager of Branch 45, Cleveland, O. 45. ) The Board acknowledges the request of Adam Simon, Jr., Manager of Branch 52, New Brunswick, N. J., but cannot undertake the organization of branches in Florida. 46. ) The Board acknowledges the suggestions of Leslie J. Dus, District Manager of-Lorain, Ó., relative to the improvement and development of the production of new business. 47. ) The Board extends for another six months the resolution brought! about at-the March meeting, concerning the suspension of transfers from ono branch to the other, of Detroit members. Experiences of the past six months have proved that this ruling by the Board has created closer cooperation between the Detroit branches and eliminated difficulties that otherwise would* have arisen between the branehs in this city. 48. ) The Finance Committee report is read and approved. 49. ) The.Board adopts the recommendation of the Finance Committee andraises the limit of investments in Industrial bonds». 50. ) Adopting- the recommendation of the Finance Committee, the Board instructs the Home Office to provide night watchman service for- the Home Office Building. 51. ) Stephen Lpkacs, District Manager of Branch 36, appears before the Board to present his request. 52. ) National Secretary Coloman Revesz, presents to the Board a petition, signed by the National Officers, for a cost-of-living increase in salary. The request of the National Officers is predicated upon the fact that no salary adjustments had been made for them, despite the fact that the costs of living had continually increased and salary adjustments had been periodically granted all other personnel. The National President, Secretary, Treasurer and Auditorleave the Board room for the discussion of the petition. In view of the fact that the salaries of/the National Officei are set by Convention action, the Board was reluctant to consider the mattéi- and, therefore, a vote was taken first on whether or not the petition be conskfered. Tho following Directors voted in favor of discussing the petition: Directors Turner,. Macker, Gross, Taylor, Phillips, Falusy, -Korosy and Dr. Kovács. Opposed were; Directors Nyers, Kolozsvary, Hornyak, Lang alul Vizi. Similarly, a vote was taken on the motion that a 10% increase, or $600 per annum, be granted and the result of the voting was the same. The Board directs that the salary increase become effective as of October 1, 1950. 53. ) In view of the increased costs of living, the Board authorizes a $10 per month increase to each Home Office employee. 54. ) Samuel Gomory, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner, appears before the Board. 55. ) The Board resolves that it does not desire to continue appeals for donations toward the Verhovay Fund For The Aiding Of Crippled Juvenile Members, inasmuch as the response last years was-exceedingly poor. In view of the fact that approximately $10,000 are now -held in this Fund, the Board instructs the Home Office to prepare a recommendation for' the use of this Fund and present same at the March Board Meeting, 56. ) The Board adopts the reports of the National Officers and approves same in detail. 57. ) The Board feels that after sixty-five years of existence the time has come when it is necessary to effect a change in the name of our organization, especially since the present name of our Association is creating difficulties in the field in the writing of new business among those who do not speak tho Hungarian language. 58. ) The Board adopts the amendments to the By-laws which are to bo submitted to the December, 1950, branch meetings. 59. ) The Board hears Alexander Nyirati, member of the Auditing Committee, who submits a recommendation for amending our By-lav -, to the effect that the pre-convention audit by a Certified Public Accountant be eliminated. The Board does not accept the recommendation. 60. ) The proposed amendments to the By-Laws of the Juni- Order, as submitted by the National Officers, are adopted by the Board. 61. ) The Board directs the. Home Office to prepare and send to the December, 1950, meetings of the branches the agenda and order of business of the forthcoming National Convention. It is the desire of the Board that the business of the National Conventioiy’Le completed in. five days and to this tho Board requests the agreement of the branches, 62. ) In view of the fact that all business on the agenda of the meeting has been completed, National President John Bencze adjourns th< meeting on Saturday, September 16,- at 4:15 p.m. He compliments the Board upon their accomplishments because this meeting has transcended in importance all previous meetings. He urges the directors returning to their homes +o carry on the work .pond also to attend the branch, meetings in order to acquaint tho members with the amendments to the By-Laws enacted at this Board meeting, and, thus, to enlighten the members in regards to questions arising at these meetings and to help, thereby, to shorten the Convention. With I -»a belief in ouf ultimate success, he bids the Board members Godspeed on then destination homeward. _ 63. ) Similarly, Chairman of the Boáid Julius Macker, ............. Ids appreciation of what has been accomplished by the Board of Directors at this meeting. He emphasizes that each director was fully aware of the duty before him and acted according to his convictions. He extends his best -.- .she» to the Board members and expresses his hope that the many important decisions made during this meeting will be saecessfully consummated for he advancement of the Association. In parting, he bids the Board membei< Godspeed on their homeward journey. JULIUS MACKER, Vice-President, RICHARD PHILLIPS, Chairman of the Board. Recording Secretary ANDREW KOVÁCS, M.D., Vice-President. ALOYSIUS C. FALUSSY, HENRY GROSS, JOHN A. HORNYAK, COLOMAN KOLOZSVARY, MIKE KOROSSY, JOHN BENCZE, National President. JOHN SZALANCZY, . National! Treasurer. STEPHEN LANG, STEPHEN NYERS, JOSEPH S. TAYLOR, JOSEPH TURNER, LOUIS VIZI, Directors. COLOMAN RETESZ, National Secretary. JOHN SABO, National Auditor, ' I lÉSsseiiítiiÉijtíáíÉSilÉ
