Verhovayak Lapja, 1951 (34. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1951 / Verhovay Journal
October 17, 1951 VerhovayJournal PAGE 5 CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS (Continued from page 2) One district recommended that the national officers’ positions be advertised before each convention and that the convention select the candidates from among the best qualified applicants. The spokesman of this proposal explained to the delegates that his district felt the full-time field organizers of the Association also should have an opportunity for applying for these positions which would be made possible by the Convention adopting the proposal. “The way it is now,’’ he reasoned, “the field workers are excluded from these top positions and they are deprived, thereby, of an incentive for doing their job with increased energy and efficiency.” National Secretary Coloman Revesz had an answer to that one. He said: “What this organization needs, is field men who earn three-four times as much as national officers. For men of such quality the possibility to attain a national officer’s position cannot be a proper incentive because election to such offices would be a come-down for them.” Whereupon the subject was dropped by the delegates. Proposals like “only branches having more than 50 members shall be entitled to representation to district meetings,” and “the national officers' shall not have the right to vote at the conventions,” and “directors shall be eligible to re-election only if they hold a mandate from their districts,” all were defeated by the convention. Several districts proposed that the Board of Directors be prevented from taking any action contrary to the decisions of the National Convention. The National Secretary pointed out that if such a provision were adopted the Board of Directors would be powerless to meet any unforeseen contingencies arising between conventions. “Elect directors in whom you have confidence, but don’t tie their hands,” Mr. Revesz said. Then various compromise proposals were offered and finally the Convention adopted a provision according to which the Board may take action contrary to that of the Convention only if such step is approved by the two-third majority of the Board and that in all such instances a roll-call vote shall be taken. A proposal that members of the Board and the Auditing Committee shall be eligible to serve no more than two successive terms and they shall, bo eligible for re-election only after they have ‘rested’ for at least one term, was defeated. The chairman of the Convention declared there is no need for such a provision. “Simply don’t re-elect the directors with whom; you are not satisfied,” he said. A proposal that hereafter the naming of contingent beneficiaries shall be permitted, was unanimously approved. Also, that women be admitted to membership 30 days after childbirth instead of the 60 days as heretofore. A proposal was presented for the creation of a “Verhovay Bowling Congress.” It was defeated. CHANGE OF NAME "This issue was pursued throughout the entire convention. A vote was taken three times, but each time those in favor of changing the name of ■the Association were in majority. A committee of ten was appointed to open the entries submitted in the ‘Change of Name Contest.’ 132 entries were received. Finally, however, final action in this matter was referred to the Board of Directors. After clearing the matter with the various Insurance Departments and legal authorities, the Board is to submit the name! to be adopted for approval to the delegates to the National Convention. Obviously, this will take quite some time, and, until then, the contestants will have to wait, in accordance with the terms of the contest, for the announcement of the winner. During the discussion the question arose what expenditures the proposed change of name would involve. After the explanations of the National Secretary, the delegates realized that the fears of some districts in this( regard were entirely exaggerated and without foundation. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATION A proposal that the War Clause Rider be eliminated from Juvenile Membership Certificates was unanimously adopted by the Convention. Several delegates voiced the request that collection commissions be increased. “Then there will be more new business, too,” said one of the delegates whereupon the National President replied: “The last convention granted higher collection commissions, yet only 30 out of 297 managers met} their production quota requirements.” The matter finally was referred to the Board of Directors for final action. No one offered any recommendations in regards to the social activities in the branches. After such recommendations had been invited by the chair, finally one delegate remarked to the amusement of the entire assembly: “Let) each branch do what it wants.” On the other hand, proposals that the production of new business be helped by the introduction of new plans of insurance, met with the wholehearted approval of the delegates. As one of the delegates pointed out: “Don’t ask us to walk the streets with empty guns.” THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Convention arrived at the final chapter of the proceedings on Friday afternoon. The election of the National Officers was quickly disposed of. National President John Bencze, National Secretary Coloman Revesz, National Treasurer John Szalanczy and National Auditor John Sabo were re-elected by unanimous acclamation. A lengthy dispute arose when it came to the election of the Board Of Directors. In accordance with the presently effective By-Laws the two directors—one for the Hungarian speaking and one for the English speaking membership—winning the highest number of votes would be the vice-presidents of the Association. A proposal was offered that the two vice-presidents be elected by a special baliot. The proposal was adopted by a majority of 67 over 46 opposing votes. Immediately the previously defeated motion that all directors be elected at-large instead of according to district divisions, was revived. But the motion again was defeated by a majority of 88 votes over 28 cast in favor. The delegates then proceeded to elect the two vice-presidents and Julius Macker and Dr. Andrew Kovács were re-elected. ............... Upon duly seconded motion Henry Gross, former President of the Workingmen's Sick Benefit Federation, was re-elected as the 13th member of the Board. The following were then elected to the Board of Directors: Aloysius C. Falussy, Atty, of New York; Stephen Lang of Bethlehem, Pa.; Louis Vizi of Scalp Level, Pa.; John Vizi of Logan, W. Va.; Coloman Kolzsvary of Cleveland, O.; Joseph Turner of Youngstown, O.; Alexander Gyulay of Los Angeles, Calif., for the older generation, and Albert Ibos of New York; Gay B. Banes1 Atty, of McKeesport, Pa., and Richard J. Phillips of Detroit, Mich., for the ‘English speaking’ membership. One of the most interesting aspects of the election of the Board members' is that this was the first convention in 25 years that elected an active miner to the Board of Directors of the Assocation which has been founded by 13 miners. John Vizi of Logan, W. Va., is the active miner who has been elected to the Board. Re-elected from among the members of the last Board of Director's were Julius Macker, Dr. Andrew Kovács, Aloysius C. Falussy, Stephen Lang, Louis Vizi, Coloman Kolozsvary, Joseph Turner, Richard J. Phillips and Henry Gross. New members on the Board are: John »Vizi Alexander Gyulay, Albert Ibos and Gay B. Banes. Casper Papp, Andrew Bandy and William C. Kohut were elected to the' Auditing Committee for the next four-year term. James Sera, Joseph Drctos, John Zakopcsan, Joseph Marczis and Moses Csömör were elected to the Committee of Appeals. Frank Debreceni, John Nemeth and William Rakaczky were elected to the Disciplinary Committee. The new officers who assumed their positions immediately after the conclusion of the National Convention, were then sworn in by Frank Radvany. After the closing words of National President John Bencze and the singing of the National Anthem the XXII National Convention Was adjourned. But the best was left to the end by National Treasurer John Szalanczy who, assisted by National Auditor John Sabo, proceeded then to pay the delegates their per diem fees ... (Continued from page 4) Pittsburgh, or by calling COurt 1-3454. Banquet tickets-will sell for $4.50. Early reservation is suggested. The officers of the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress are: Coloman Révész, President, R. D. Robinson, First Vice- President, Melania Lukasiak, Second Vice-President, Miss Louise Patrick, Secretary Treasurer; M. F. Loughner, Louis Gilgov, John M. Doodan, Joseph Spencer, E. R. Deming, Sr., John Badovinac, V. S. Platek, Morris Gibson and Michael Roman, members of the Executive Committee. EXTENDED — AUGUST 31, 1951 SENIOR ORDER: 9 Bodnar András; 13 Kozma Ferenc; 14 Boros Olga, Boros Peter Hegeds Joseph, Takach Stephen; 17 Blanar Gabriel S. Kokinda Mrs. Geo; 22 Braithwaite Wm., Braithwaite Mrs. Wm, Kristoff Mrs. Stev.; 25 Stosen Mrs. Eva; 26 Szakach Alexander; 27 Bauer Louis, Hager Mrs. Anna, Horvath Louis, Toth Stephen K., Toth Mrs. Stephen K.; 40 Bence Esther; 45 Horvath Joseph Jr. (2), Martin Viola H., Soond Mrs. Joseph; 49 Bonya Alexander; 52 Hanusosky Andrew; 76 Young Walter G. 90 Monek John, Szedlak Paine, Vicena Julia; 91 Jankó Julius; Nemes Kalmanné, 132 AVruble Mrs. Harry; 138 Farkas John V., Onika Mrs. Arthur, 141 Boj Mrs. 'í’eter; 157 Grosnick Frank Jr.; 163 Bux-da Mrs. John, Ivan Rose, Kötény Charles (2); 164 Kanehl Mrs. Wm. Jr., Lind Mrs. Raymond; 208 Lorincz Izsa; 216 Mui-phy Charles F.; 248 Ivan William, 249 Török George; 272 Zajac Michael; 286 Makonsky Mihály, Orosz Györgyné; 335 Papp Bill N., Papp Frank, Papp Mary, Shaffer Mrs. Joseph; 349 Perhacs John; 361 Boros Mrs. Peter; 376 Fehervary Lillian, Fehei'vary Mrs. Mary, Zimon Mrs. Paul; 399 Varga Andrew, Vidak Jakab Jr., Widok Mrs. Jacob; 417 Polgárdy Eugene, Soss John; 43C Zamberry Mrs. Jul; 447 Demus Frank, Demus Mrs. Frank, Dumitras John; 475 Hartman Mrs. Gideon; 477 Baker Mrs. Frank; 525 Dauda Elmer, Sear Louis J., Varga Mrs. George (2). JUNIOR ORDER: 54 Habryeh Dale A.; 138 Bárányos Louis; 158 Marvay Anna Jean; 208 Soltész Sandra Kay; 430 Lányi Louis Ann, Lányi Louis L. 73 Senior Order, 6 Junior Order Members, total 79 members. JOHN SABO, National Auditor. LAPSED — Auguszt 31, 1951 SENIOR ORDER: 2 Suskie Frank L.; 14 Black Ferdinand L.; 17 Hock Louis; 21 Horváth Frederick; 26 Ogden Oakley O.; 27 Toth Margaret; 34 Pjckles George D.; 36 Gatesy Andrew, Toth John, "Toth Mrs. John; 45 Fekete Camella, Fekete Géza Jos., Fekete Mrs. Géza, Miile Elmer; 48 Galya Nancy; 90 Zeky Frank; 91 Herr Andrew; 96 Prokop Mrs. Louis; 120 Ruttka Francis; 132 Burkus William A., Cukrowicz Ervin, Krick Claude R. Jr., Kucharski Joseph J., Marciniak Dominic, Mikula Stanley A., Toth Leslie; 278 Fodor Joseph J.; 296 Schwab John, Schwab Mrs. John; 376 Pandi Francis; 511 Bailey Yei’n C. Jr.; 525 Johnson Fi’ank; 565 Treece William O.; 573 Varga Sarolta. JUNIOR ORDER: 14 Kovatch Joseph F., Messinger Stephan, Tokár Louis, Tokár Margaret; 21 Toth Elizabeth A.; 22 Braithwaite Karen (2); 27 Lowder Joyce K., Lowder Kenneth, Molnár Elizabeth; 36 Gatesy Juliuá G. Gatesy Mary Ann, Gatesy Robert J. (2); 39 Laszacs Elizabeth, Simon Margit; 45 Horváth Sandi’a Lee, Kalikin James P., Lorman Bruce P'., Rodriguez Dorn Jr.; 48 Fichtel Robert P.; 70 Ponty Stephen Jr.; 81 Knookala Morris; 84 Love Lorene; 91 Ternosky Linda S.; 98 Petresky Donna M.; 127 Poltel Elizabeth; 132 Wruble Renee F.; 138 Bárányos Louis, Onika Deborah S, Onika Patricia May; 141 Dudash Chaides M.; 142 Yenvari Rodney J.; 188 Turcsik Mary; 214 Udvarnoky Frances; 249 Török Diana; 272 Zajac Michael; 296 Pater Bertha E., Pater Louis D., Schwab Lorraine; 415 Balough John Jr.; 439 Balog Thomas J.; 443 Kovács Eugene J., Kovács Paul N., White Patricia Lee. 45 Junior Order, 34 Senior Order Members, total 79 members. JOHN SABO, National Auditor.
