Fraternity-Testvériség, 1976 (54. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1976-10-01 / 4. szám
1 72. After reading several proposals not requiring Convention action (see Exhibit K.) secretary Csordás expressed his appreciation to the Convention for their patience and understanding. The Convention acknowledged the proposals. 73. President Beky announced that during the day a delegation, which included the former members of the American Armed Forces and former members of the Royal Hungarian Army, laid a wreath on the War Memorial in Ligonier Square. 74. Evening prayers were offered by the Rev. Kalman Csia. 75. President Beky adjourned the Convention at 4:51 P.M. until 9:00 A.M. on Friday. Recording Secretaries: Mrs. Joseph Molnár William Sontra John Koi FIFTH DAY FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1976 76. President Beky called the meeting to order at 9:17 A.M. 77. The Rev. László Hunyady led the Convention in the morning devotion. PLENARY SESSION 78. The President opened the plenary session at 9:25 A.M. 79. Recording Secretary Domotor read the Message of the Convention prepared by the Message Committee. The Message was unanimously accepted. 80. President Beky announced that official Convention Photographs will be taken immediately following lunch. 81. Vice President Toth moved that Convention express its appreciation for the fine hospitality of the Bethlen Home and especially to Rev. Louis Nagy. Approved unanimously and with warm applause. 82. The Convention voted to dispense with the reading of the Roll. 83. Secretary Beretz read the minutes of the Session of the fourth Day. The minutes were approved with minor corrections. President Beky appointed the following delegates to attest the minutes: Mrs. Joseph Molnár, William Sontra and John _Koi. 84. It was moved to add the name of Rev. Joseph Kecskemethy as Honorary Secretary to the list of those honored at yesterday’s session. Approved. 85. The report of the Finance and Auditing Committee was presented by Rev. Zoltán Király. The Chairman of the Committee Vice President Dr. Szabó. a. The Committee recommended to release Treasurer Paul St. Miklossy and Controller László Eszenyi from their official responsibilities discharged during the past four years. The Convention voted the recommendation. b. The Committee recommended that the annual honorarium of the members of the Board of Directors be raised as follow’s: $1,300.- for the Vice Presidents, $1,200,- for the Members of the Board. The Convention voted the recommendation. c. The Committee recommended that the salary of the National Officers should be raised to $23,000,- yearly, effective July 1, 1976. The Convention voted the recommendation. d. The Committee requested that the Convention acknowledge the new Retirement Fund for Employees, since it is in effect from January 1, 1976. Acknowledged. e. The Committee recommended that the Board of Directors be authorized to pay dues refund to the membership each year in which our solvency ratio and net gain on operation permits. The method of payment be selected by the Board of Directors. Voted. f. The Committee recommended that the Executive Committee be authorized to conduct a thorough study of the feasibility and cost of the EDP system and to present their finding to the Board of Directors before submitting it in a referendum to the delegates. Unanimously adopted. g. The Committee reported the change which was ordered by the Board of Directors concerning 50% higher payments on old sick benefit insurance until health solvency permits it, be acknowledged by the Convention. Voted. h. Committee recommended that Mr. Bela Toth be rewarded with $500.- in recognition for his past services. Voted. i. The Committee recommended the following fare- • well gifts in recognition of past service: Dr. Zoltán Beky and Paul St. Miklossy $10,000 each. Dr. Stephen Szabó, Rev. Tibor Toth and Mr. Stephen Syposs $2,500 each. In the $10,000 dollar sum moving expenses are included. Farewell gifts to be presented at the Spring Meeting of the Board of Directors in 1977. Unanimously adopted. j. Committee recommended that the branch deductions to branch managers be raised an additional 1% starting July 1, 1976. Unanimously adopted k. Committee recommended that a gift to the Home Office employees in recognition of faithful services be $15,- times the number of service years. (To be paid by the Convention.) Controller Eszenyi moved that this motion apply to all Branch office employees too. The motion was accepted as amended. l. The request of the American Hungarian Foundation for a financial grant was referred to the Board of Directors. 10
