Fraternity-Testvériség, 1975 (53. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1975-01-01 / 1-3. szám

Participants of our New Jersey District Meeting

processing of claims and the Controller gave expert answers concerning the operation of the Controller’s Department The Controller also elaborated on the building plan of the Bethlen Home. The old building was renovated to meet the present welfare building code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The old and new buildings will have 100 bed capacity and their operation according to expert opinions and suggestions will be most economical.

The Secretary pointed out that in spite of the unemployment, energy crisis and inflation handicaps the Federation made a substantial progress in the area of production. 1974 was the best year since 1970 in the increase in our insurance in force. The quality of production also improved. The amount of the first and second year lapses decreased. Our new life insurance plans were approved by the state insurance departments. The Secretary introduced the new application forms, certificates, riders, rate book and brochures. Constructive and helpful suggestions were made by the District, Section and Branch Managers. Many questions were asked and the Secretary gave the requested actuarial and underwriting information. A few technical problems will be referred to the actuary or will be presented at the next Board of Directors meeting. The Secretary also gave a report of his visit in Ligonier on February 28th about the

additional new wing; its most modern equipment and furnishing. Much more will be written of these very expensive therapy treatment equipment in the next Fraternity publication. Suggestions were made to make slides of the new building and equipment and show them to our members at the branch meetings. President Beky gave to Mr. Bert Nagy the Federation’s gold award in absentia due to hiss illness in recognition of his branch services in Ziegler, Illinois and in Newark, New Jersey. Mr. Nagy is a faithful member of the Federation, since 1921. President Beky also gave Mr. Edward Kosta the Federation’s gold award in recognition of his dedicated branch manager services in Youngstown, Ohio and the silver award to Mrs. John Bodo as a token of acknowledgement of her fraternal and promotional work through our Canton, Ohio branch. Grace was said at the lunch by Mr. Gazel Vespremi and at the dinner by Mr. William Aros. Mr. Elmer Vargo was the master of ceremony. He encouraged our members to make contributions toward the Building Fund of the Bethlen Home. Mr. Vargo introduced the guests, thánked the ladies for the fine food and asked Rev. Gabor Brach- na, lutheran pastor and Dr. Joseph Piri, chief-elder to greet the HRFA.

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