Fraternity-Testvériség, 1957 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1957-05-01 / 5. szám

FRATERNITY

9

LOOKING AHEAD

By László L. Eszenyi

The Supreme Council of our Federation held its first annual meeting in Washington during the last week of March. Though this was a “regular” meeting according to our by-laws, we think there are several reasons why this specific conference should be considered an extraordinary one. On this occasion two officers resigned, while six Council members surrendered their places to newly-elected successors. Furthermore, at its initial meeting, this new body, well representing the ranks of our second generation membership, brought a series of resolutions which will have far-reaching effects in the life of our Federation.

On the first day the Council heard the reports of the officers who gave an account of the Anniverrsary Year which to date was the most successful one in our Federation’s history. Upon examining their records the Council released the officers from their official responsibilities with full recognition of their outstanding accomplishments. The old term was closed. Dr. Francis Újlaki, the out-going President, took the chair for the last time and delivered his farewell speech with touching sincerity and Christian humility. The Council members rose in a body, thus giving spontaneous expression of their respect toward their retiring leader. Rev. George E. K. Borshy, the in-coming President, gratefully acknowledged the long, faithful service Dr. Újlaki rendered the Federation, while Emery Percei, Sr., in behalf of the out-going Council members, expressed to the new officers and members his best wishes for future success.

Rev. Alexander Daroczy resigned from the vice-presidency since he had been elected Superintendent of the Bethlen Home. Due to this resignation, two regular Council members were nominated to fill this vacancy: Geza Vespremi (Detroit, Mich.) and Stephen Syposs (Tonawanda, N. Y.). Since Mr. Syposs declined the nomination, Geza Vespremi was elected unanimously to the post of First Vice President. Though he is the youngest member of the Supreme Council, and probably the youngest man to hold this position thus far, there is no doubt in our minds that he will live up to the confidence and trust placed in him since his past record attests to his loyalty toward, and an active interest in, the Federation since childhood.

Along with Mr. Vespremi, Joseph Molnár (Passaic, N. J.),