Fraternity-Testvériség, 1975 (53. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1975-07-01 / 7-9. szám
work, which will ultimately bring in excellent results to the benefit of our Federation. 3. a.) The location and date of our Convention will have to be determined by this meeting that we shall secure adequate accommodations. (June 27 to July 2, 1975, Ligonier, Pa.) b. ) We have to make our plans for amending our By-Laws. c. ) The meeting of September have already asked for suggestions in this connection: d. ) The reorganization of the Home Office: either in Washington, D.C., or in Ligonier, Pa. e. ) The election of three Supreme Officers, f. ) The abolishing of the three Vice-presidents, g. ) Instead of the Vice-Presidents, the creation of a Board Chairman, h. ) The finalization of plans for automation system to be presented to the Convention. 4. The elections districts for electing Conventional delegates will have to he organized that the elections could take place at the January meetings of the branches. 5. To prepare for these great historical events and to preserve our historical heritage we plan to publish two books of historical significance in our Hungarica Americana series. For the ten years past we have not published one single volume in these series, thus we can use a portion of the considerable amounts saved in this Anniversary year. 6. We plan to hold an Anniversary and Bi-Centennial celebration and exhibition in Washington, D. C. at the occasion of our 80th Anniversary and a Bi-Centennial Celebrations of the United States of America. We intend to exhibit our treasures and heritage in our Home Office. More than 30 million visitors are expected in Washington during the year of the Bi-Centennial celebrations. Not only Hungarians, but many other Americans may see our exhibition. Our present meeting will have to decide on these plans which will have great significance for the future of our Federation. I am convinced that every member of this Board will do his utmost effort to decide on these matters in the spirit of the founding fathers in the interest of an even better and more glorious future of our Federation. * * # my gratitude to God, that He gave me strength to fulfill my many obligations and carry the heavy burdens of my office. I am grateful to my fellow officers, members of the Board, our workers in the Home Office. Especially I wish to thank my secretary Bela Toth for his faithful and loyal work. Many thanks to the field workers and the branch managers for the job well done for our Federation. To God be the glory for all the achievements and blessings of the past year. In the hope that my report will be accepted and also will serve as a basis for deliberation, I am fraternally yours, DR. ZOLTÁN BEKY, President CONTEST OF THE PENNSYLVANIA FRATERNAL CONGRESS The Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress will award three prizes — $250, $150 and $100 — on an essay entitled “The Bicentennial Celebration — Its Meaning For Me.” The following rules must be observed in order to qualify for a prize: 1. The essay is to be 500 words in length and typed double space. 2. All references to outside sources must be shown with proper footnotes. 3. The essayist must be an insured member of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America — a resident of Pennsylvania, and a senior in high school. The essayist should furnish proof of his membership by indicating the name of the society, the certificate number and branch number. 4. The essay must be in the hands of the Secretary-Treasurer no later than October 1, 1975, and the right is reserved to reject any and all essays. The prizes will be awarded by a select panel of judges independent of the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress Officers and Executive Committee. All prizes will be awarded at the Banquet held on November 17th, Monday evening at the William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa. Please mail the manuscript of the essay to Mr. Thomas R. BALABAN, Secretary-Treasurer. P.O. Box 1188, Harrisburg, Pa. 17108. Nearing the end of my report I wish to express —n— 17
