Fraternity-Testvériség, 1984 (62. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1984-04-01 / 2. szám

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TESTVÉRISÉG- BRANCH NEWS BRANCH 1 - BRIDGEPORT, CT

JOHN NAGY 1906- 1983

John Nagy was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on September 13, 1906, son of Mr. and Mrs. László Nagy. He received his education in the Bridgeport and Fairfield School Systems. Mr. Nagy also attended Booth and Bay- lis Business School. In 1945 he married Margaret Racz and their only son John Daniel was born two years later, now an attorney residing in Long Island, NY with his wife Betsy.

John was very active in his church, the First United Church of Christ, located in Bridgeport, where for 39 years he served as Treasurer. He was also very active as a member of the Consistory and the Brotherhood, as well as the committee for the Church’s Boy Scout Troop #3.

Mr. Nagy was active outside the church as well as a member of the Old Timers Association and was a Past Grand Master of the Odd Fellows of Fairfield. He once served as treasurer of the union of the Pattern Makers. In 1971 John retired from the Peerless Aluminum Co. where he was employed as a Pattem Maker.

John Nagy will always be remembered for his great interest in all sports along with his dedication of being Branch #1 Manager of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America serving for 36 years, right up to his sudden death on August 27th, 1983. He is truly missed by all who knew him.

The 1984 officers are: President — Paul Hongo, Jr.; Vice-President — Lou Vargo; Secretary — Sylvia Hongo; Controller — Emil Boyko; Branch Manager — John Koi.

Dear Sir:

I would like to thank you very much for all your help in my receiving a scholarship from the Hungarian Reformed Federation. Please pass along my thanks to all those wonderful people involved in making the Scholarship possible.

I am putting the scholarship funds to good use towards my tuition at the college I am attending.

I would like to apologize for the delay in sending this letter, but I had originally started to send it to Mr. Nagy, who unfortunately is no longer with us, but I am sure is resting in God’s dwelling place.

I hope that through my own efforts and education, I may someday show my gratitude by serving my church and also the Federation in some way.

Thanks again,

Roger W. Foley

BRANCH 2 - CLEVELAND, OH

The monthly meeting of the branch was called to order at 12:30 by President Szabó the main purpose being the election of officers for the year. The usual reports were presented. Discussion regarding future social programming with other branches led to the unanimous declaration that Branch #2 should undertake our projects of fund raising individually rather than to join with any other branch. Daniel Vizsolyi was introduced as a recently transferred member and former Branch Manager from the Buffalo, NY area. His past experience will be utilized in the future of our branch.

In reference to the fact that the branch presently has a treasury balance of $376, with only $15 in bills payable, it was motioned by Ms. Elaine Gal- gany and seconded by Dr. S. Szabó that $100 be immediately given to Bethltn Home, Ligonier and $100 to the Hungarian Reformed Federation Scholarship Fund. Unanimously approved.

The motion was made by Ms. Helen Kish and seconded by D. Vizsolyi that the Reverend Dr. Stephen Szabó be accorded the position of President Emeritus, due to his many long years of service to this organization. Unanimously approved.

According to our By-laws, the election of officers was in order and the following persons were duly nominated, accepted and voted to accept the following officers for the year of 1984:

President — Edward Szabó; Vice-President — Daniel Vizsolyi; Secretary — Helen Kish; Treasurer — Violet Sarosi; Controller-auditor — Irene Waszil.

A short report was made by the president regarding the date of May 6, 1984 at Bethlen Hall, First Hungarian Reformed Church for the upcoming convention delegate election. The meeting was adjourned at 1 p.m.

Helen Kish