Verhovayak Lapja, 1953 (36. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1953 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 8 Verhovay Journal October 21, 1953 Dr. Samuel C. Gomory andäPiMS Attorney Stephen J. Matasy Honored Verhovay Medical and Legal Advisers Two key advisers of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, Chief Medical Adviser, and Attorney Stephen J. Matasy, General Counsel, were recently conferred Verhovay honors the night of Thursday, September 24, 1953, in ceremonies and festivities at a private hall in the Roosevelt Hotel, downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For their years of active and loyal service Dr. Gomory and Attorney Matasy were awarded Verhovay’s Illustrious Citation and the Gold Emblem by the Board of Directors. Present at the joyous event were the Board of Directors; Vice Presidents Julius Macker and Dr. Andrew Kovács, Directors Gay B. Banes, Aloysius C. Falussy, Henry Gross, Alexander Gyulay, Albert Ibos, Colornan Kolozsvary, Stephen Lang, Richard J. Phillips, Joseph Turner, Louis Vizi, John Vizzi; the Auditing Committee, Gáspár Papp, Chairman,, William C. Kohut, Secretary, Andrew Bandy, Member; the National Officers, National President John Bencze, National Secretary Colornan Revesz, National Treasurer John Szalanczy, National Auditor John Sabo; Elmer Charles, Field Assistant to the National President; and Gus G. Nagy, Supervisor of Field II. Presentation of the awards to Dr. Gomory and to Attorney Matasy was made after the dinner. National President Bencze, long time friend of Dr. Gomory, spoke in eulogy before turning over the Illustrious Citation and the Gold Emblem to our Chief Medical Adviser. In humble acceptance the good doctor profusely thanked the Board of Directors for the award, and emotion affected his voice. Next Attorney Matasy received his award from Director Turner of Youngstown, Ohio, city of Mr. Matasy’s residence. There was emotion too as the likeable lawyer expressed his gratitude, and a note of sadness attended Attorney Matasy’s presentation, for at the meeting of the Board of Directors the Youngstown lawyer had given his resignation as Verhovay General Counsel. The pressure of his private practice forced this unwanted decision on the very personable Stephen J. Matasy. Toastmaster of the event was National Secretary Revesz who fills every assignment quite well. Others who spoke to honor Dr. Gomory and Attorney Matasy were, in this order, as follows: Director Türner, Vice President Macker, Vice President Dr. Kovács, Chairman of the Auditing Committee Papp, Director Falussy, National Treasurer Szalanczy, Director Kolozsvary, Field Assistant to the National President Charles, National Auditor Sabo and Director Banes. Added to the celebration was the informal salute to California’s Director Gyulay who was to observe his birthday on September 30. We congratulate Dr. Gomory and Attorney Matasy on the fine achievements in their Verhovay work. We wish our departed Stephen J. Matasy every possible success in his newly added endeavors. Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting (Continued from page 2) 59. At 5:00 P. M. National President John Bencze adjourns the meeting until the following morning. 60. National President John Bencze convenes the meeting at 9:00 A. M. Present are the same with the exception of Legal Counsel Stephen J. Matasy, 61. The Board hears the report of Director Aloysius Falussy, our representative to the American-Hungarian Relief, Inc., concerning the activities of that organization. The Board withdraws its representation from this organization and its participation in further activities. 62. After a brief recess, the meeting reconvenes. 63. The Board acknowledges the invitation of the American Hungarian Federation to attend its Convention, coupled with the 100 Year Jubilee of the American Hungarian Free Press, at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D. C., on October 6 and 7, 1953. The Board is fully cognizant of the important work carried on for the benefit of the Hungarian Americans by this organization, therefore deems it especially important that it be suitably represented at this Convention. After due deliberation, the Board appoints the following to represent the Association: Directors Falussy, Ibos, Lang, L. Vizi, Vice President Macker and Dr. Kovács, and the four National Officers. 64. The March Board of Directors’ meeting gave specific instructions to the National Officers to have prepared new directorial districts. This was done and was submitted to the Board for approval, The Board approves same, subject to changes requested by several Directors. 65. The Board acknowledges with appreciation the best wishes and kind words of remembrance of former Director John A. Hornyak. 66. After intermission for lunch, National President John Bencze re convenes the meeting at 2:30 P. M. Present are the same. 67. The combined reports of the National Officers are adopted by tin Board after detailed discussion. 68. The Board deliberates at length on the continued support and sane tioning. of the National Bowling- Tournaments. It is the consensus of th> Board that these tournaments do fill an important niche in Verhovay life After lengthy debate, the Board approves holding the bowling tournamen and fellowship days in 1954. Many sites are proposed and, after due delibera ti on, the Board selects New York City as the site of the 1954 bowling tourna ment and fellowship days. The tournament date is set for May 29—30, 1954 Director Richard J. Phillips resigned from the National Executive Tourna ment Committee, stating that in his opinion the tournament administratio: could be capably handled by two Directors in addition to the Tournamer; Administrator. Director Banes resignation is automatic in view of his elec tlon as Legal Counsel. 69. The Board takes under advisement the request of Stephen Ivancsc President of Branch 27, Toledo, Ohio,- regarding: tournament handicap change; but regrets it can not comply with the request. 70. The Board approves the launching of a membership campaign, name the Macker—Vizi Membership Campaign, in conjunction with the 1954 Bow. ing Tournament and Fellowship Days. 71. The Board orders that the records of the Verhovay testimonial dir ner held in the Copper Room of the Roosevelt Hotel on Thursday, Septembe 24, 1953, be preserved in the record. (See story elsewhere in this issue.) 72. As all business brought before the Board at this session is dispose of, National President John Bencze adjourns the meeting at 5:30 P. M. H expresses his appreciation to the Directors for their undivided attention to tb matter at hand. Many problems were solved which should materially affec the growth of our Association. Bidding Godspeed to the departing Director: he asks them to continue their work with heart and soul in the best interest of our Association. (Signed) JOHN BENCZE, National President and Chairman of the Board JULIUS MACKER, Vice President GAY B. BANES, Director HENRY GROSS, Director ALBERT IBOS, Director STEPHEN LANG, Director JOSEPH TURNER, Director JOHN COLOMAN REVESZ, National Secretary Dr. ANDREW KOVÁCS, Vice President ALOYSIUS C. FALUSSY, Director ALEXANDER GYULAY, Director COLOMAN KOLOZSVARY, Director RICHARD J. PHILLIPS, Director LOUIS VIZI, Director VIZZI, Director JOHN SZALANCZY, National Treasurer JOHN SABO, National Auditor CLEVELAND MEETING OF OHIO VERHOVAYANS INSPIRING COMBINED SOCIAL AND SPORTS RALLY Ohio branches this past summer held a grand meeting in Cleveland which may set a precedent for future such fraternal activities in the other states containing sizable Verhovay populations. The progressive Ohio branches called their very successful rally, which was a combination bowling and social event, OHIO VERHOVAY DAY and OHIO VERHOVAY BOWLING TOURNAMENT. The social had everything to enhance its success-food, drink, music, dancing, mirth, speeches, political and other visiting celebrities. The conspicuous presence of Directors, Field Supervisors, District Managers and various Branch Officers was a real credit to those leaders Not to be forgotten were the efforts of the '“plain” members who made up the various committees, and the others, those who worked and those who traveled — all contributing significantly to the happy results of OHIO VERHOVAY DAY and OHIO VERHOVAY BOWLING TOURNAMENT. Results of the Bowling tournament, an interesting and exciting one, follows: Women’s Team Events Branch 129, Columbus, under Captain M. Mészáros, took first place. This victory netted the team a trophy, with each member receiving ja small individual trophy, plus prize money of $40.00 for the team. Branch 366, Cleveland, under Captain F. Marozsanyi, got a team pi-ize of $20.00. Captain M. Mészáros, for highes actual pins, received a special troph donated by Field Supervisor Lesli Dus. She was in addition th recipient of a cash prize. Captain F. .Marozsanyi, for highes (handicap) score received a specis trophy donated by Mr. and Mr: James Kovach. A cash prize als benefited her. Men’s Team Events Branch 366, Cleveland, under Caj ;tain Felix Tromski, acquired a teai trophy, individual trophies and $50.C ,in cash. Other winners were Team No. of Branch 129, Columbus; Team N 1 of Branch 27, Dayton; Team N< 2 of Branch 129, Columbus; and tw teams tied for Branch 14, Clev< land. Cash prizes were the aware for these. It is noted here that team trophic fire ROTATING trophies until wo thrice by the same team. Presentation of the winnings we made by Director Colornan Koloz: vary, E. Rogers of Branch 129, Colun bus, won individual actual hig score prize donated by Director K< lozsvary and District Manager Bei 'calan. One game high score cash priz were won by S. Tokár of Columbu; Jacob Torda of Cleveland and A. F< yes of Toledo. The Ohio event was under the d rection of Edward Torda, treasure of Branch 366, and Joe Semetkvice president of Branch 14, bot bowling enthusiasts.
