Verhovayak Lapja, 1954 (37. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1954 / Verhovay Journal
VOL. XXXVII. AUGUST 18, 1954 NUMBER 8. JOHN BENCZE MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN OFF TO GOOD START The membership drive in honor of our National President is off to a rousing, tremendously productive start. Never before in the long history of Verhovay has there been so much business produced in the month of July. It is a known fact, and one easily understood, that the months of July and August are the worst months for the selling of life insurance. What with hot weather, vacations and the expenses they usually entail, such as trips to the beach or golf course, the field man does not have the opportunities for interviewing prospects as he would in the other months. But in spite of these mitigating circumstances, our field force, our branch managers and our loyal members teamed up to make July a banner month. That we have set a record for total business written during the month of July can only be attributed to the wholehearted manner in which all concerned have thrown themselves into this membership campaign. It is a grand and heartwarming tribute to Mr. Bencze that the campaign in his honor should be initiated so successfully, although at a time of the year not conducive to insurance writing. This beginning, as wonderful as it is, should be a sign of things to come; set a trend for the months that follow. It should show promise of other banner months so that in the final analysis this will truly turn out to be the biggest and best membership drive in the history of Verhovay. Since the whole campaign is a tribute to our beloved National President, it should be the biggest and best yet. We have great cause to rejoice in his twenty-five years of service and leadership. We can give him, who deserves it so richly, great cause to rejoice too—by breaking all records of our previous membership drives. This noteworthy beginning should serve as an impetus. We must be careful that we neither bog down nor rest on our laurels, lest we think that we can coast for the moment. Indeed this fine start should spur us on to bigger and better months of Verhovay production. There is no deep secret for the reason of our initial fruitful start (a success we heartily desire to perpetuate); it is simply the natural end after careful planning. Gabriel Nameth, Supervisor of Field III, and Frank Wukovits, Supervisor of Field V, have shown the way, and they have done it by planning ahead. John Fu’op, Traveling District Manager of Field II, who led all the field men in June, has proven again that steady plodding reaps its reward. We cite these gentlemen as examples only, fully realizing that all our field men are just as much responsible for our successful start*. We feel also that Field Assistant to the National President Elmer Charles has assembled the foremost team of producers we have ever had. We are sure that all these favorable circumstances will militate towards our ultimate goal of coming down to the wire with the greatest surge in increased membership that we have ever had. And aside from all this, the quarter of a century of service our National President has contributed, the banner month we have enjoyed, the capable field men we have working, we must not lose sight of the most important factor. That factor is the insurance benefits we are offering. Our Association is not young— we are in our 68th year of business. We have experienced officers who not only are keeping abreast of modern trends in insurance but who are anticipating all future needs. Our Association can boast of a modern insurance program, one which we can be proud of and in which w'e can have full confidence. The insurance benefits offer security and peace of mind against sickness, accident, financial distress and death. They offer the kind of security and peace of mind that can not be measured in terms of dollars and cents — especially those few dollars and cents that make up the membership dues. Now is a good time for the head of each family, for all those with dependents, those having insurable interests, to review their insurance programs. Better yet, have one of our field men,who are certainly expertly trained in insurance advice and needs, study your insurance situation. In this regard too, the Home Office is willing to serve you at all times and in fact welcomes your inquiries on any insurance matters whatsoever. OFFICIAL NOTICE In accordance with instructions from the Board of Directors, I hereby notify the membership of the Verhovay* Fraternal Insurance Association that the next meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held beginning the week of Monday, September 27, 1954, at 10:00 A. M. Those wishing to contact the Board of Directors on any kind of official business should do so in time, so that the communication be received by the NATIONAL SECRETARY at a date NO LATER than September 20, 1954. Matters received after this date, as during the course of the meeting, shall be withheld from consideration by the Board of Directors until its next regular session in March,1955. JOHN BENCZE, National President. Andrew Vajda Honored by Branch 415 DIRECTOR PRESENTING CITATION Veteran Verhovayan Andrew Vajr da, charter member and long time officer of Branch 415, Central City, Pennsylvania, was honored by Branch 415 on Sunday July 25, 1954 at a dinner and testimonial held in his honor. Mr. Vajda, who is manager of Branch 415, was given this beautiful recognition by his branch and by the small Hungarian colony in Central City for his more than 20 years of devoted service to the cause of the Verhovay. Director Louis Vizi, Scalp Level, Pennsylvania, made the presentation of the Verhovay Illustrious Citation annd the Gold Medal to Verhovay pillér Vajda. He congratulated the honored branch manager and wished Mr. and Mrs. Vajda well on the observance of their 40h wedding Anniversary held in conjunction with the receiving of the Verhovay awards. A delicious dinner was served after which the program began. John Denaster, president of Branch 415, opened the testimonial by welcoming the guest. He then called upon Joseph Miller, Jr., manager of Branch 59, Scalp Level, Pennsylvania, to act as toastmaster. Principal speaker of the occasion was Director Louis Vizi who presented the symbols of long and faithful Verhovay service. Other speakers were Stephen Bosnyak, former manager of Branch 302, Hooversville, Pa.; Steve Olexa, manager of Branch 134, Que Creek, Pennsylvania. The following children of Mr. and Mrs. Vajda were present: Mrs. John Fierro and husband, from New Brunswick, New Jersey; Mrs. John Denaster with her husband and children, Central City, Pennsylvania; Ernest Vajda, Central City, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bosnyak, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Olexa, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vereb, all from Hooversville, Pennsylvania; Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Olexa, Que Creek, Pennsylvania; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Szabó, Nanty-Glo; Pennsylvania, Director Louis Vizi and Joseph Miller, Jr., Scalp Level, Pennsylvania; and many others joined in this fitting tribute to Andrew Vajda, veteran Verhovay worker. It was a great honor he well deserved. —By: Joseph Miller, Jr.
