Verhovayak Lapja, 1952 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1952 / Verhovay Journal
form prescribed and furnished or acceptable by the Association, which form, properly filled out and accompanied by the membership certificate must be sent to the Home Office. The Home Office of the Association shall endorse the name or names of the new beneficiary or beneficiaries upon the certificate of the member; or it may issue a new certificate to him, subject to the same conditions as the one surrendered, containing the name or names of the newly designated beneficiary or beneficiaries. Such changes shall take effectas of the date of request, but without prejudice to the Association by reason of any payment made prior to the receipt of the request for change at its Home Office. No change of beneficiary shall be allowed or be binding, which is not requested in writing as herein provided.” 3. Section 32. Page 62 — Part 1. Should read as follows: “the death of the member occurred while the membership certificate ,and the accidental death benefit supplement was in full force and effect, and while no dues were in default, or within the grace period, and” 4. Section 30. Page 45—46. The last two lines of this paragraph commencing with tHe word “otherwise” should read as follows: “otherwise the death benefit shall be payable to the personal representative of the deceased member”. 5. Section 31. Page 50. Part 4. Should read as follows: “4) Suicide. If within one year from the date of his membership certificate the member dies as a result of suicide, whether sane or insane, the liability of the Association shall be limited to an amount equal to the monthly dues, which have been paid by him to the mortuary fund, without interest.” 6. Section 31, Pagle 50, Part 5. Should read as follows: “5) If the member dies by intentionally inflicted acts of his beneficiary, the rights of such beneficiary shall ipso facto cease and the benefit shall he paid to the estate of the deceased member.” 7. Section 31. Pages 54 and 55 Paragraph 14. The last two paragraphs cf this Paragraph 14 should be eliminated. The first three paragraphs, which should read as follows, constitute the amended text of said Paragraph 14: “14) Disappearence óf a member. The absence or disappearance of a member from his last known place of residence and his being unheard of, shall not be regarded by the Association as any evidence of his death nor give or create any right to recover any benefits on his membership certificate. Death benefit may be paid in case a court adjudged the disappeared member a presumed decedent provided thirty days notice of such proceedings is given to the Home Office of the time and place of such hearing. After the payment of death benefits in such instances, should the member appear later, neither he nor any one else shall have any claim against the Association.” 8. Section 31, Page 61. Part 21. Should read as follows: “21) State Laws. If any provision or condition in these By-Laws shall be in conflict whith the laws of any State or with the rules and regulation of the Insurance Departments of any state, or of any membership certificate of insurance as approved by'any state in which the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association is permitted to operate, such laws or rules and regulations or approved membership certificates shall prevail over the provision or condition.” WHEREAS, the aforementioned changes pertain to the changing of the By-Laws of the Association, a right usually reserved for the members of the; National Convention, and WHEREAS, the proposed changes were submitted to the Directors ofi the Association at a Board meeting held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on the- 12th day of September 1952, the following resolution was adopted: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, hat the proposed changes suggested in the foregoing resolution be adopted, to take effect immediately, to conform to the Insurance Laws of the State of New York, and that a copy of said resolution be mailed to the Insurance Department of the State of New York. 35. The Board orders that the citation “Illustrious” be conferred upon Assistant Secretary Leopold Hirsch in recognition of his many years of faithful work on behalf of our Association and the Workingmen’s Sick Benefit Federation. 36. The Minutes taken on Tuesday and Wednesday are read and approved. 37. The Board studies the bids submitted for the publication of thei Verhovay Journal. Three bids were submitted, that of: Rapid Printing Company, Victory Printing Co., River Rouge, Mich, and Nadas Bros., Cleveland, Ohio. The bid as submitted by the Rapid Printing Company of Detroit, Michigan, being the lowest, the Board instructs the 'National Officers to place the printing contract with this firm. 38. The Board is desirous of competing action on the Convention decision to change the name of our Association. However, in view of the problems arising out of this change, the Board deems it necessary that a permanent committee be assigned to this for further study and recommendation. The Hoard accordingly appoints Directors Turner, Gross and Banes to work on this problem and prepare a study for presentation at the March Board meeting. 39. The Board wishes to acknowledge the letter from George Modock of Br. 33, Windber, Pa. 40. The Board authorizes the National Secretary to take action in merging non-producing branches with those that produce. 41. The Board directs that Field Supervisors shall periodically examine the books of branches within their jurisdictional area. It shall be the duty of such Field Supervisors to report any discrepancies promptly. 42. The By-Laws of the Pension Fund, as submitted to the Directors, is approved. 43. The Board approves the insertion of the following in our By-Laws on page 93, after the 4th paragraph: “The National Treasurer shall buy, or sell, or exchange all securities with the consent of the National Secretary and National Auditor”. This paragraph was unintentionally omitted from the new By-Laws. 44. The Board discusses at length the results achieved by the 1952 yer-October 15, 1952._____________________________VerhoVüy Joumal PAGE 3 Coleman Revesz Reelected at N.F.C. Meeting The recent meeting of the National Fraternal Congress held in Boston, Massachusetts; September 21 through September 25, again honored our energetic National Secretary, Coloman Revesz, by reelecting him member of the Executive Committee. Representing the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association at the N.F.C. convention were National Secretary Coloman Revesz and National Treasurer John Szalanczy. Ernest R. Deming, Sr., President of Unity Life & Accident of Syracuse, stepped from the vice-president’s post to become president of the National Fraternal Congress. He succeeds Luke E. Hart, Supreme Advocate of Knights of Columbus. The advancement of Mr. Deming to the presidency came a week after the unexpected death of Mrs. Deming, and so the new president took over the top position with deep sorrow in his heart. We of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association express our sympathies to Mr. Deming. Named to the vice-presidency was Lendon A. Knight, General Counsel of Royal Neighbors. Manager Foster F. Farrell of the N.F.C. continues as secretary-treasurer. In addition to National Secretary Revesz, member’s of the Executive Committee, both new and reelected, are: George H. Crown, Catholic Order of Foresters; John Harris, Praetorians; Rene Pare, La Societe des Artisans; Luke E. Hart, ex officio as immediate past president; Agnes Koob, Woman’s Benefit Association; Joseph Spencer, Protected Home Circle. Imre Kovács, well-known Hungarian American lecturer of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, was the main speaker. He spoke on the value of American citizenship and the many blessings we enjoy in our country, and his timely topic warned us not to fritter away these benefits by national carelessness. The next meeting of the National Fraternal Congress will be held at Dallas, Texas, in September, 1953, the exact dates to be selected and announced when the information is received. We are quite proud of National Secretary Coloman Revesz. His many achievements and ever willingness to do over and above normal requirements have accomplished for him a record worthy of emulation. The outside recognition and the honors that have come to Mr. Revesz give us a deep vicarious satisfaction and comfort in having so valued a man and officer in our midst. hovay National Fellowship Days and the Ninth Annual National Bowling Tournament. From the standpoint of creating goodwill and advertising our Association, it was by far one of the most sucessful events ever staged by this Association. The Board deems it advisable to continue the Verhovay National Fellowship Days and the Annual National Bowling- Tournament, and accordingly approves May 30-31, 1953 as the date for the Tenth National) Event. After much debate the Board voted eight to five for Toledo, Ohio as the site of the Tenth National Event. It also appoints Directors Dr. Kovács, Banes and Phillips and John Sabo, National Auditor as the National Executive Committee to administrate the affairs of the tournament. In connection with the Tournament, the Board approves a National Membership Campaign (Szalanczy-Sabo Membership Campaign). 45. The Board adopts the report of the National Officers and acknowledges same. 46. Inasmuch as all work brought before the Board at this session had been finished, National President John Bencze takes the opportunity to express his deep satisfaction to the Board members for the harmony in which they conducted their deliberations. Understanding of the problems of our Association, coupled with a will and determination to do right, will manifest itself in the months to come. With a request to keep the interests of our Association before us at all times, he bids God speed to the departing Board members on their journey homeward. 47. The meeting adjourns Saturday, September 13, 1952, at 11 A. M. JOHN BENCZE, National President and Chairman of the Board (Signed) JULIUS MACKER, Vice President GAY B. BANES, Director HENRY GROSS, Director ALBERT IBOS, Director STEPHEN LANG, Director JOSEPH TURNER, Director JOHN Dr. ANDREW KOVÁCS, Vice President ALOYSIUS C. FALUSSY, Director ALEXANDER GYULAY, Director COLOMAN KOLOZSVARY, Director RICHARD J. PHILLIPS, Director LOUIS VIZI, Director , Director COLOMAN REVESZ, . JOHN SZALANCZY, National Secretary National Treasurer JOHN SABO, National Auditor
