Verhovayak Lapja, 1954 (37. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1954 / Verhovay Journal

MACKER-VIZI MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN PRODUCING GOOD RESULTS

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Verhovay Journal

April 21, 1954

Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting

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18. The respective standing committees, having completed their examinations, Chairman John Bencze reconvenes the meeting at 9:15 A. M., March 2.4, 1954. Present are the same.

19. The Board and the National Officers Tuesday evening inspected the new home of Branch 296, Springdale, Pa. After the inspection a dinner is held for the Directors and the National Officers at this Verhovay home. This was an occasion of happy reunion with those members and officers of Branch 296 who had worked diligently and played such a key role in the building of one of the finest Verhovay homes in The United States. It was an evening- of rejoicing, punctuated by the speeches of officials, members and guests, all expressing their sentiments and praise for what had been accomplished by the officers and the members of Branch 296.

20. The Appeals Committee renders its report on the basis of which the Board brings the following decisions.

21. The Board adopts the committee recommendation concerning the request of Branch 34. Pittsburgh, Pa.

22. The Board adopts the committee recommendation relative to the letter of Joseph Rohaly, former manager of Branch 37 and Convention delegate.

23. The Board approves the request of Joseph Danish, former manager of Branch 21, Youngstown, Ohio. The Board also acknowledges with appreciation the letters of Rev. John Vaskó and Rev. Desiderius Torok.

24. The Board accepts with deep appreciation the generous offer of world-renowned sculptor Alexander Finta, offering to donate to our Association a plaster of Paris bust of Louis Kossuth. In connection with this, the Board approves having the bust sprayed with bronze. The Board directs that this bust be put on permanent exhibit in the Board Room.

25. The Board considers but can not comply with the request of member Gabriel Nagy of Branch 40, Martins Ferry, Ohio.

26. The Board considers the request of Branch 14 pertaining to dividends, but can not comply.

27. The Board approves the request of Branch 34, Pittsburgh, Pa., that a donation of $150 from Branch 34 funds to the University of Pittsburgh be authorized for a stained glass window in the Hungarian Room.

28. The Board considers but can not comply with the request of member John Zakopcsan regarding a sports allotment to Branch 87, Passaic, N.J.

29. The Board unanimously adopts the Appeal Committee recommendation and authorizes National Auditor John Sabo to assume the position of Treasurer of the American Hungarian Federation.

30. The Board considers, but can not comply with the request of Mrs. Joseph Antal of Branch 68, Bridgeport, Conn.

31. The Board acknowledges with deep appreciation the invitation of the Michigan Verhovay Day Committee to attend the Verhovay Day celebration on June 20, 1954, in Detroit, Mich.

32. The Board takes into consideration ' ihe 'request of Branch 150, Masontown, Pa., that one of their aged members', John Persely, be placed m a home for the aged. The Board instructs the Home Office to make the necessary arrangements, if all the requirements for such assistance have been met on the part of the member.

33. Director John Vizzi extends his invitation to the Board to attend the joint celebration of Branch 25, Mt. Hope, W. Va. ánd Branch 482, Berkley, W. Va., which branches will observe their 50th and 15th anniversaries, respectively. He requests that One National Officer be delegated to attend, and this the Board approves.

34. Acting on the request of Director John Vizzi, the Board orders the citation “illustrious” with attendant scroll be bestowed upon the following in recognition of their many years of zealous work on behalf of our Association :

John Bernath, former president of Branch 25, now vice president

Emery Szuch, manager of Branch 25

Louis Gall, manager of Branch 482

35. The Board, in addition to the above, orders also the bestowing of the citation “Illustrious” with attendant scroll to the following members, all of whom have contributed immensely to our Association in various capacities within their branches. The awarding of these citations are approved provided the members under consideration have complied with the requirements.

Branch 50, Chicago, Illinois

Frank Tinich, president Joseph Rohaly, vice president John Matanyi, treasurer Alexander Korodi, auditor

Branch 257, Yukon, Pa.

Joseph Simon, manager

Branch 290, Depew, New York Michael Nagy, president

Branch 415, Central City, Pa.

Andrew, Vajda, manager

Branch 525, Los Angeles, Calif.

Andrew Szladics, branch officer and Convention delegate

36. The Board considers the request of Frank J. Cher.

37. National Secretary Coloman Revesz addresses the Board, requesting authorization to have printed, in suitable format, 2,000 copies of an article prepared by him on the life and history of Colonel Commandant Michael de Kovats. These are intended for general distribution among our members. The Board approves same. The distribution of this booklet will reveal many interesting facts concerning a hero, comparatively unknown in historical circles, yet huge in stature for his contribution to American freedom.

38. The Board orders the bestowing of the citation “Illustrious” with attendant scroll on Joseph Toma, F.I.C., Field Supervisor and member of Branch 48.

39. The minutes taken on Monday, March 22, 1954, are read and approved.

LUXURIOUS LODGING

This is not an extraordinary room —but a typical one — at the Hotel Commodore, the kind of accommodation that will add to the festive spirits of Verhovayans and their friends attending the 1954 National Verhovay Fellowship Days May 29---30, New York City.

All captains and branch managers have received the hotel reservation cards, and these should be mailed immediately direct to the hotel.

write to the Home Office for the forms, then forward them to the hotel.

We repeat the special room rates: Singles range from $6.00, double rooms from $9.50, twin beds from $11.00. In the twin-bedded rooms portable beds may be added for only $1.50 daily (total of 3 persons to a room).

Reservations are to be .addressed thus: HOTEL COMMOUORE, COXThose who have not been given the reservation cards by their branch managers or team captains should

VENTION OFFICE, LEXINGTON AVENUE AT 42D STREET, NEW YORK 17, NEW YORK.

40. The Board acknowledges with appreciation the greetings of former director John A. Hornyak. ,

41. The Board authorizes the Home Office to take action on the request

of member Alexander Muska of Branch 68, Bridgeport, Conn., who wishes to be placed in a home for the aged. 1

42. Harley N. Bruce, Association Actuary, appears before the Boai-d and extends his best wishes. At this opportune time the Board is fully acquainted and made cognizant of the excellent position enjoyed by our Association. It is gratified to learn that substantial progress has been made by us.

43. The Committee on Organization renders its report.

44. The Board discusses and approves the request of Branch 39, Beaver P'alls, Pa.

45. The request of George Varga, manager of Branch 214, Flint, Michigan, is assigned to the National President.

46. Similarly, the request of Mrs. Mary Rob Horvath of Branch 429, Dearborn, Michigan, is assigned to the National President.

47. The Board approves the promotion of Tibor Jász from district manager to field supervisor. In making this promotion, it has taken into consideration his good record in Buffalo, New York, and the Board hopes that similar benefits will be reaped in Bethlehem, Pa.

48 The Board acknowledges the report of Elmer Charles relative to the establishment of organizing districts.

49. The Board takes under advisement the plan advocated by Elmer Charles relative to informational mailing and advertising literature covering the various forms of protection offered. The Board approves this program and instructs the National Officers to put this plan into effect.

50. From the standpoint of rendering more efficient service to the members, the Board requests the National President to obtain the names and addresses of all members residing outside the immediate confines of their branches, and to notify them by mail requesting that they consider a transfer of their membership to the branches nearest their home. Its advantages from a service standpoint would be beneficial to these members.

51. The Finance Committee renders its report.

52. The Board adopts the Committee recommendation in connection with the request of Branch 189, Alliance, Ohio, but regrets that it can not approve same.

53. The Board acknowledges the report of the Finance Committee relative to the financial status of the various Verhovay homes and adopts same.

54. The Board of Directors wishes to express its appreciation to the officers and the members of Branch 132, South Bend, Indiana, for their generous donation amounting- to 5% of the net profit for the year 1953 on the operation of their Verhovay home.

55. The Board acknowledges the Finance Committee report pertaining to the purchase of bonds, those sold, called or matured, and adopts same.:

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