Fraternity-Testvériség, 1965 (43. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1965-12-01 / 12. szám
through the Bethlen Home of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, destitute and aged members who are without providers; and to promote social, fraternal and cultural activities among its members, among Americans of Hungarian descent and all others who are willing to conform with the fraternal activities of the Federation. Language — Seal — Motto 3. The official language of the Federation is English and to the extent necessary, Hungarian. Upon its seal, encircled with the inscription bearing the name of the Federation, is an angel with widespread wings, holding in one hand the Gospel and in the other a trumpet. The motto of the Federation is: “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31.) ARTICLE II GOVERNMENT Legislation — Administration 4. The legislative and executive body of the Federation is the Convention held quadrennially. 5. The Federation is governed by the Supreme Council which consists of members elected by the Convention in the manner prescribed by these by-laws. — 3 — 6. During the interim between Conventions, all the supervisory, executive and administrative powers of the Convention shall be in the hands of the Supreme Council, but the said Council shall not have the power to amend the by-laws of the Federation. Administration and Referendum of the Branches 7. The Federation is composed of branches, which have self-government in their local affairs, lor the transaction of its business every branch shall elect its own officers. 8. During the interim between Conventions, the branches may originate legislation in the following manner: if the majority of the members of the branch present and voting accept the matter proposed for legislation, the same shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the Federation who shall bring it before the Supreme Council. If the majority of the members of the Supreme Council agree to refer the motion to the branches, the Secretary of the Federation shall forward a copy of the motion to each branch for its vote thereupon. Each branch is entitled to as many votes as it would have at the Convention. The vote of each branch is determined by the majority of the members present and voting at the meeting. The vote of each branch may be only “yes” or “no”, because the branch does not have — 4 FRATERNITY
