Verhovayak Lapja, 1955 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1955 / Verhovay Journal
October 19, 1955 •>■---------------------------------------18. Elmer Charles, Field Assistant to the National President, presents his report to the Board relative to his field activities during- the precedingsix-month period. The Board is satisfied that every possible effort is being made to expand our field staff, and is hopeful that this vital work will in the future be carried on with the same vigor. 19. The Committee on Organization renders its report, on the basis of which the Board makes the following decisions: 20. The Board adopts the committee recommendation regarding the point system for awarding- prizes to the delegates who secured new members during the membership campaign for the 23d National Convention. 21. The Board is conscious of the valuable work performed in the field by Frank Cher, recently appointed to the staff of the Home Office. The Board wishes to acknowledge, for the record, this loyalty, faithfulness and capability performed by him during the period from February 1, 1936 to July 1, 1955. The Board expresses the wish that he will continue working for the best interests of our Association in the future also. 22. The Board adopts the committee recommendation and withholds making new plans for the Organizational Department until after the Verhovay-Rakoczi merger and the decisions of our National Convention. 23-. The Committee on Appeals renders its report, on the basis of which the Board makes the following decisions! 24. The Board adopts the recommendation of the Appeals Committee in the case pertaining to Susanna Hajos, late member of Branch 14. 25. The Board adopts the Appeals Committee recommendation in the case of Susanna Venczel, member of Branch 296. 26. The Board orders that the Home Office make further investigation in the case of Clarence Golembesky, member of Branch 134. 27. The Board orders that the citation “Illustrious” with scroll be conferred upon member Andrew Papp, Branch 249, who for more than 16 years has served the branch in various official capacities. Also, the Board orders, as requested by Branch 443, Detroit, Michigan, that the citation “Illustrious” with scroll be conferred upon fellow Director Richard J. Phillips, who has for 17 years served as branch manager and 12 years as Director of the Association. In this connection, the Board orders the Home Office to check the eligibility requirements for members Stephen Csabi, Valentine Gallovics, Mrs. Joseph Trimai and Mrs. Joseph Demeter, and, if the requirements are met, to g-rant the citations. 28. Similarly, the Board orders the conferring- of the citation “Illustrious” -with scroll on member William Blizman, Branch 296, in recognition of his 25 years faithful service to Verhovay. 29. The Board acknowledges the invitation of Branch 443 to participate in the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Branch on Saturday evening, November 19, 1955, at Detroit, Michigan, and delegates National Auditor John Sabo to represent the Association at this function. 30. The Board officially recognizes the valuable work done by fellow member Stephen Papp of Branch 33, who was its former president. 31. The Board adopts, by a vote of 6 to 1, the recommendation of the Committee on Appeals that Francis Koreh of Radio Free Europe be invited to make recordings of our National Convention proceedings, and possibly intei-views, on the last two days of the Convention, for transmission abroad. 32. At 5:30 P.M. National President John Bencze adjourns the meeting until Friday morning- at 9, to await the return of the Merger Negotiating- Committee of the Association, which arranged for a conference with the Insurance Department of the State of Connecticut on Thursday, September 8, 1955, at 2:00 P.M., in Hartford, Connecticut. 33. Chairman of the Board John Bencz,e convenes the meeting at 9:15 A.M. Present are the same. 34. The minutes of the Special Board of Director Meeting taken in Chicago, Illinois on May 28-29, 1955, are read and approved. 35. The minutes of the Board taken on Tuesday, September 6, 1955, are read and approved. 36. Vice President Julius Macker reports to the Board the consultation with the Insurance Department of the State of Connecticut, and requests General Counsel Gay B. Banes to acquaint the Board members with the pertinent facts. After a thorough discussion, the Board authorizes having- Verhovay’s actuary meet with the Connecticut Insurance Department actuary and the Rákóczi actuary, at a meeting on September 12, 1955 in Hartford, Connecticut, to work out a final acceptable proposition. 37. The Board adopts the recommendation of the Finance Committee and requests the General Counsel to prepare a resolution for the signature of the National President, in connection with the prior lien bonds to be underwritten for the Burt County Bridge Commission, Nebraska, bonds. The Board also grants authority to the National President to execute said resolution on behalf of the Association. 38. Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, Chief Medical Adviser, appears. 39. Concerning the request of Branch 336, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for permission to send in a committee to discuss the possibilities of obtaining a mortgage to finance building an addition to. their present Verhovay home, the Board sincerely regrets, because of its present limited time, that it can not properly deal with the matter at this time. The Board, however, will be glad to give the matter its consideration after studying the plans and specifications and learning more about the contemplated building improvement. Therefore, it requests that these plans and specifications be submitted for the necessary study. 40. The offer of Branch 27, Toledo, Ohio, to construct and supply, at a price of $4.00 each, heart-shaped wooden plaques, with the name “William Penn Fraternal Association” thereon, to members branches, is assigned to the new Board for action. 41. The Board acknowledges the letter of member Stephen Huzianyi, Branch 15, Chicago, Illinois. 42. The Board, upon the recommendation of National Auditor John Sabo, authorizes the issuance of hospitalization certificates to regularly employed persons, beginning at age 18. 43. The Board reviews the proposed merger proceedings with the First Hungarian Sick and Fraternal Benefit Society, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. 44. The Board acknowledges the results of the new district meeting held by District 25B, Detroit, Michigan, which was ordered by our National President. The original meeting- was declared invalid because alleged irregularities occured when the call notice for the meeting was first issued. 45. National Secretary Coloman Revesz reports that two bids have been received for the publication of the official organ of the Association. The VerhovayJournal i*AGE 5 TUBE CITY NEWS Branch 220 ---- McKeesport, Pa. By Dist. Mgr. Fred J. Stipkovits Our second night of bowling just ended, so I’m writing this column with a sore right arm and a wornout right thumb, plus three scores that make me think the score keeper was subtracting instead of adding. I think our league will be called the “High Heaven League,” because our scores smell to the high heaven. (That little note was just to throw our opponents at next year’s tournament off the track.) Seriously speaking- now, my somewhat battered hat goes off to the ladies: Violet Lenart, Helen Stipkovits (my beloved sister), Esther Cherepko, Doris Stipkovits (my lovely wife), Betty Nagy, Joan Dobos, Marilyn Movie, Ethel Halas, Helen Goydan, Dolores Banosky and Mary Lovaes. Their scores were nothing to excite anyone yet, but in my mind each one of them rolled a 300 in effort, patience and willingness, Only a few of them have ever bowled much, and the ones that have bowled duckpins, so it’s easy to see their initial difficulties. I can’t admire them too much, and I know the other male players feel the same way. As for the “he’s,” by the time the tourney starts — well, I have only two words to say to the other bowling branches: LOOK OUT. Of course we’ll eat left-handed until Wednesday. Congratulations are in order at this time to Mr. and Mrs. William Takacs — a son — to Mr. and Mrs. Emery Zay — a son to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Balog — a son — to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Beres — a son — to Mr. and Mrs. John Ruby — a son. These will be all members of the Championship McKeesport Team of 1975. And now down to business. ALL THE MEMBERS ARE TO ATTEND THE NEXT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING ON NOVEMBER 13, 195* The new by-laws and modifications have to be discussed and acted upon. It is your, duty and in your interest. This is a MUST (in capitals). The wheels of the new William Penn Fraternal Association have to roll, and roll they will if we all do our part. Until next month, when I hope to write with a good right arm, I say: Look for my rhapsodical chitchat. MIN and SÉRVE ...answer the call 1 matter of awarding the contracts for the publication of the Journal is tabled until the next session of the Board, convening immediately after the National Convention. 46. The Board, after due consideration, designates the title “Assistant Secretary” for Frank Cher of the Home Office. 47. Member George Mészáros of Branch 34, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, appears before the Board, on behalf of his branch, in regard to investment matters involving Branch 34 funds held in escrow by the Association. 48. The Board takes appropriate action regarding Director Richard J. Phillips, for his faithful performance of the duties of Recording Secretary of the Board during the past four years. Director Phillips graciously acknowledges this action of the Board. 49. The minutes of the Board taken on Wednesday are read and approved with corrections. 50. The Board discusses the manner in which the Directors should be elected by the National Convention. The Board is unanimous in its opinion that the election of Directors “at large” from among the delegates serves the best interests of the Association, affording the choice of a greater number of qualified candidates. Therefore, it recommends to the National Convention that this procedure be followed. If, however, should the Convention reject this method, then the district plan should be substituted. 51. The Board recommends to the National Convention that it approve the modification of our by-laws, so as to make eligible any member having a certificate in the amount of $500 to become a Convention delegate. This ' recommendation to the National Convention is unanimous on the part of the Board. 52. As all business brought before this session of the Board has been taken care of, Chairman John Bencze adjourns the meeting at 3:30 P.M. The Board has worked hard and diligently, and has made decisions having a v.ital bearing on the future of the Association. The National President repeats what he said at the beginning of this meeting: that uppermost in the hearts and minds of everyone is the successful culmination of the longsought dream, the successful realization of the Rakoczi-Verhovay merger. This is the ardent desire of every member, and those who work for the cause shall have their names perpetuated. Granted that all this will take place, National President and Chairman John Bencze bids fond farewell until Monday, September 12, 1955 — the 23d Vdrhovay Convention. (Signed) JOHN BENCZE, National President and Chairman of the Board Dr. ANDREW KOVÁCS, Vice President JULIUS MACKER, Vice President ALOYSIUS C. FALUSSY, Director HENRY GROSS, Director ALEXANDER GYULAY, Director ALBERT IBOS, Director COLOMAN KOLOZSVÁRY, Director MIKE KOROSY, Director COLOMAN REVESZ, National Secretary STEPHEN LANG, Director RICHARD J. PHILLIPS, Director and Recording Secretary LOUIS VASSY, Director LOUIS VIZI, Director JOHN VIZZI, Director JOHN SZALANCZY, National Treasurer JOHN SABO, National Auditor
