Fraternity-Testvériség, 1971 (49. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1971-01-01 / 1-3. szám

Detroit area was still in a consultation stage and he hopes that it will be again one of the most successfully sponsored banquet.

CALIFORNIA: Following the funeral service for Right Reverend George Kerekes Borshy on January 28th the Section Managers and the clergy of the Greater Los Angeles area met to discuss the local promotional problems. Mr. László Eszenyi, Controller described the work done in his department. Reverend László Kecske- methy pointed out the need of the continuous training of our Field Force. He claimed that the Federation cannot afford to have an improperly trained amateur Field Force. The cottages built around the church and fellowship hall by Reverend Bertalan Negyessy deserves the highest praise. Elderly persons planning to settle in the Los Angeles area should contact Reverend Negyessy for the rental of 3 or 4 room, very low cost modern apartments. A need of a home for the aged was emphasized. The distance between Washington and California was felt. This makes personal communication precious and important. Mr. Dolinszky claimed that the Federation workers have excellent relations with the clergy. Mrs. Saltzer maintained that the California Field Force members had a genuine concern for the churches, the Hungarian community life and the Federation.

On January 31st and February 1st meetings were held with Dr. Tibor Köss, Section Manager, the branch managers, agents, the reformed and roman catholic clergy in the San Francisco area. Warm hospitality was extended in the homes of Dean Antal Borbas, Major (Chief of Staff) Eugene Nemeth, Captain Ferenc Darabont and Mr. Louis Torok. The need for remodeling the newly purchased Stephanium building was the chief concern of the community leaders. They emphasized that the hall would be used for the meetings and socials of all the Hungarian organizations. It would be a cultural center meeting place for the Hungarians living in the San Francisco area. The cooperation of the Federation was requested to bring the past dream to a present reality. As a result of our 75th anniversary promotion drive, Dr. Koss, Reverend Negyessy and Mrs. Saltzer raised their 1971 production quotas by $100,000.

At all the meetings the Secretary reviewed and analyzed the 1970 production and compared it with the records of 1968 and 1969. The same was done on the branch production level. The importance of quantity and quality production was emphasized. In each area a statistical listing of the local first and second year lapses were given. District and Section Managers were encouraged to take membership conservation more seriously. The increase in our insurance in force was .01% of the total net production in 1968; 30% in 1969; and 40% in 1970. The gain of our insurance in force is an indication of volume and quality production. Promotional plans and goals were set for our 75th anniversary year. In view of our economic recession and high unemployment experience in 1970 our Field Force deserves praise for its commendable production. In hope of improving economic and better employment conditions our Field Force escalated the 1970 quota production by $600,000 for our 1971 anniversary year.

Arpad George, Secretary

MARK OF EXCELLENCE

Mark A. Kurimai was a key figure in the success of the 1970 University of Connecticut soccer team which achieved the school’s first winning season since 1966.

He only has been playing on the team for two years, but according to his coach he is an outstanding player. “Mark is one of the most conscientious and dedicated players I have had the pleasure of working with,” the coach said. “He played excellent

soccer all year and assumed leadership of the defense. ..”

He graduated from the Brian McMahon high school in 1967, where he played tennis and was on the track team for four years. He is majoring in physical education and undoubtedly he will become a shining example to his future pupils.

Beside his athletic endeavors, he has long been interested in Boy Scouting and was also an active member of the youth fellowship in So. Norwalk, Conn. He is an Eagle Scout, a member of the “Order of Arrow” and proud of his “God and Country Award” in scouting.

We extend our most sincere congratulations to his proud parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kurimai. Andy Kurimai —- as you know — is a member of the Board of Directors and is managing branch number 52 in So. Norwalk, Conn.

Mark is one of our young members to whom we can all look up with great respect.

(Eszenyi)

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