Verhovayak Lapja, 1954 (37. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1954 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 6 Verhovay Journal October 20, 1954. Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting (Continued from Page 1) 20) The Committee on Appeals renders its report on the basis of which the Board brings the following decisions: 21) The Board gives earnest consideration to the request of Bela Csonka, member of Branch 383, Buffalo, N. Y., to market and promote a recording machine for the purpose of facilitating the study of the English language. However, it can not offer any assistance for such purpose. 22) The Board adopts the Committee recommendation and can not comply with the request of member Mrs. Nicholas Kadar of Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio. 23) Similarly, the Board can not comply with the request of member Louis Czapp of Branch 36, Detroit, Mich. 24) The Board approves the Committee recommendation in the case of member Joseph Drotos of Branch 173, Westville, 111. 25) On the request of Branch 48, New York, N. Y., the Board orders that the citation “Illustrious,” with attendant scroll, be conferred on Field Supervisor Joseph Toma in recognition for his many years of faithful service to our Association. The citation shall be presented by the nearest Director having jurisdiction over Branch 48, in conformity to the regulations set up by the Board of Directors covering the presentation of citations. 26) Similarly, the Board adopts the Committee recommendation and approves the request of Branch 475, Milwaukee. Wis., conferring on Mrs. Kose Schmidt, Treasurer of Branch 475, the “Illustrious” citation, with attendant scroll, in recognition of her 20 years of faithful and zealouswork for our Association. 27) Concerning the appeal of Elmhurst College requesting a change in the eligibility requirements for scholarship loans, the Board is of the opinion that our present regulations are very fair and serve the best interests of our Association and members desiring such scholarship assistance, consequently does not wish to make changes in them at this time. 28) The Board regrets deeply but it can not comply with the request of Edward M. Kurjack. 29) The Board regrets that it can not grant any assistance to Dr. Szent-Ivany Gabor to carry on the work of his very worthy cause. 30) The Board sincerely regrets but it must reject the appeal of the Kossuth Publishing Company for funds to publish a group of Hungarian history books. 31) The request of Dr. Tibor Udvardy for assistance in publishing a book can not be granted. 32) The request of Dr. Tibor Udvardy regarding collection of Hungarian literary works can not be considered. 33) The Board adopts salary classifications for all employees of the Home Office. 34) The Board approves the delegation of Vice-President Julius Macker, National Treasurer John Szalanczy and Field Assistant to the National President Elmer Charles to attend the celebration arranged by Branch 50, Chicago, 111. 35) The Board approves exercising the option to renew the contract for the printing of the official organ, Verhovay Journal and Verhovayak Lapja, by the Rapid Printing Company. 36) The Board regrets that it can not approve the request of John Phillips. 37) The request of Joseph Bubenko, aged member of Branch 348, Mona, W. Va., is taken under advisement by the Board. If member Bubenko complies with our requirements for admission to a home for the aged, the Association will make the necessary arrangements for such placement. 38) The Board considers the request of Frank Radvanyi of Branch 13, Trenton, N. J. regarding the reinstatement of former member Nicholas Papp and gives instruction to the Home Office on how the matter is to be considered. 39) The Finance Committee renders its report on the basis of which the Board brings the following decisions: 40) The report of the Finance Committee^ as detailed in paragraphs 1 thru 15 inclusive, is adopted by the Board, which orders that it be appended to the regular minutes of this session as part of the official record. 41) The request of Peter Toth of Branch 98, Bethlehem, Pa., is granted. 42) A delegation from Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio, in the Persons of Emery Kovács, President of Branch 14, and Mr. Yuhasz, manager of the Verhovay Home of Branch 14, appears before the Board. The Board regrets that it can not grant the request of Branch 14. 43) After hearing the report of the National Secretary concerning the progress of merger negotiations with the Phillipsburg and Bethlehem Societies, in this connection the Board establishes a Merger Negotiating Committee, to which it appoints Directors Macker, Turner and Falussy, entrusting them with the responsibility of working out, in conjunction with the National Officers, the details effectuating mergers of smaller associations. It also delegates Director Stephen Lang to act as a member of this Committee and participate in the discussions of the proposed merger of the Phillipsburg and Bethlehem Societies. 44) The following resolution is adopted by the Board of Directors which orders it spread upon the record: RESOLUTION RESOLVED THAT: WHEREAS, the Verhovay By-Laws provide that its regular quadrennial Convention shall be held on the second Monday of September, 1955; and WHEREAS, Verhovay has negotiated a proposed merger with the Ra• koczi Aid Association of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and approved a form of agreement incorporating its terms and has further agreed to advance its Convention date to July 11, 1955, for consideration of the Merger; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that appropriate action be taken to change the date of the Verhovay Convention. NOW THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the proper officers of Verhovay are authorized, empowered and directed to make application to the Insurance Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for leave to change its Convention date from the second Monday of September, 1955, to July 11, 1955, and to do each and every act needed or necessary to effect the change. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that John Bencze, National President, and other proper officers be and they are hereby authorized and directed to call the next Convention of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association for general business for July 11, 1955, and that the call notice shall contain a statement that the Convention vall consider the proposed merger between the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association and Rákóczi Aid Association of Bridgeport, Connecticut. / . Adopted this 29th day of September, 1954. 45) The Committee on Organization renders its report on the basis of which the Board brings the following decisions: 461 T^he Board adopts the Committee recommendation pertaining to Sick Benefit coverage. 47)) The Board acknowledges and adopts the Committee report con- , cerning the activities of Elmer Charles, Field Assistant to the National President, as outlined in paragraphs 3 thru 8 inclusive concerning his activities in the field, training of new men, organizational meetings, etc. 48.) The Board adopts the Committee recommendation and delegates the matter of the installation of a full-time field man in Flint, Michigan to National President John Bencze and Field Assistant to the National President Elmer Charles. 49) The Board acknowledges the report of the Committee concerning the merging of Branches 22, 130 and 229, out of which was created the new Branch 130 at Eást Chicago, Indiana, under the guidance of District Manager Michael Tothfalusi. The results in new business are so far very encouraging and it seems that the action taken wili bring desired results. 50) The Board reviews the appointments of Assistant Organizers in New York, N. Y. and Cleveland, Ohio and renders a decision in each case. 51) The Board desires that National President John Bencze and Field Assistant to the National President Elmer Charles establish quotas for our organizing staff, which are to be chscked every six months so as to determine whether or not they wall qualify for retention as members of our organizing staff. The Board directs that those failing to meet these quotas shall be discharged. Every discharge shall be examined thoroughly in light of other responsibilities as it is not the desire of the Board to take such drastic action except where warranted by negligence and dereliction of duty. 52) The Board acknowledges the report of the Committee on Organization concerning the appointment of District Manager Stephen Ivancso for the Toledo organizing territory. 53) In accordance with a ruling of the Board of Directors made during the March 1954 Board meeting, the Field Assistant to the National President has obtained the names and addresses of all members residing outside the immediate confines of their branches. 54) The Board adopts the Committee report, as detailed in paragraphs 18, 19, 20 concerning the report of the Field Assistant to the National President. 55) The Board acknowledges the report of the Committee concerning salaries paid to the full-time field men. 56) The Board approves the amendment to the By-I.aws of the Pension Fund. 57) The March meeting of thq Board tabled the discussion on the advisability of discontinuing the further issuance of certificates in the amount of $500. However, our experience as of date indicates that there is still need for a certificate in this small amount, consequently the Board withholds action on the discontinuance at this time. 58) The Board acknowledges the results achieved by the membership campaign conducted in New York during the occasion of the Bowling Tournament. These results were very disappointing although everything was done by our field force to insure its success. 59) The report of the National President, as presented to the Board, is adopted. 60) The Report of the National Secretary and the National Auditor is similarly adopted by the Board. 61) The Report of the National Treasurer is adopted by the Board. 62) The Board hears the report of the Tournament Administrator, John Sabo, relative to plans for the 1955 Bowling Tournament. Inasmuch as no plans can be made until the Board of Directors approves holding a tournament in 1?55, a prolonged debate is engaged in which finally resolves in the Board approving the continuance of the National Tournament and Fellowship Days in 1955. Director Albert Ibos, who was a member of the Tournament Executive Committee, planning the New York Tournament, submits his resignation from this Committee inasmuch as it is the Board’s policy to rotate one membership on this Committee to the Director residing nearest the site of the Tournament. Accordingly, the vacancy on the Tournament Executive Committee can not be filled until it is definitely determined where the 1955 Tournament site shall be, at which time the nearest residing Director shall be notified. The Board directs that the Tournament Committee secure the necessary date, obtain possible sites and present the report to the Board members by mail for a vote. Director Albert Ibos, as President of Branch 48, expresses his appreciation to the Board for having made possible the choice of New' York for the 1954 tournament site, and expresses thanks to John Sabo, Tournament Administrator, Dr. Andrew Kovács, Committee Chairman, for the fine work done in this respect. John Sabo brings to the Board’s attention that appreciation is also due Director Ibos inasmuch as he was a member of the Tournament Committee. 63) In connection with the 1955 Tournament and Fellowship Days, the Board approves a membership campaign, beginning February 1, 1955, honoring Directors Falussy, Phillips and Turner. 64) Vice-President Julius Macker expresses thanks and appreciation to the Board for having planned and having carried to a successful conclusion the membership campaign conducted in his honor, as well as that of Director Vizi’s. 65) Similarly, Director Louis Vizi expresses his gratitude to the Board for having honored him in the membership campaign conducted in connection with the 1954 tournament. 66) The minutes taken at the meeting held on May 30, 1954, at the Hotel Commodore, New York City, and also on July 31, 1954, held at the Hotel Statler, New York City, are read and approved. The Board adopts the decisions therein and are attached hereto. 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