Verhovayak Lapja, 1937. január-június (20. évfolyam, 1-26. szám)
1937-04-24 / 17. szám
PAGE 5 APRIL 24, 1937 =7IfrhovayQkJhpjQ-from calling the attention of' every Verhovay member to the fact that the Sick Benefit Fund is the only one which does not measure up to the limit demanded by the age of the members belonging to the Sick Benefit Department. Therefore, they see the necessity of admonishing every Verhovay member to watch that the claims for Sick Benefits are well merited and valid and to insure the increasing of the Sick Benefit membership by securing young members therein 9.— The Board examined all those checks which were issued, thoroughly and carefully, which for various reasons showed the necessity for such examination, in order to determine their valid ity. For this reason the checks listed below, divided into three groups, together with all documents and papers attached to made by Director Joseph Szalay, the text of which is, that he suggests a Verhovay participation in this year’s cycle of the Great Lakes Exposition, following up those suggestions which were already secured by the loyal Cleveland Verhovays, from the exposition executives. Considering the propaganda possibilities of participating in the Exposition, the Board sees great advangges if we show at the exposition the Hungarian National characteristics as portray ed by our Verhovay life and therefore, decides, to entrust Director Joseph Szalay, Coloman Revesz, Auditor and Supreme President Joseph Darago and the aid of the Hungarian consulate, with the task of winning or rather finding those individuals with whose direction and participation our Association would be 12.— The Supreme Government of the Hungarian Nation commissioned its most famous sculptor, George Zala to make a statue of Arpad. The bronze statue, standing on a marble base, with an appropriate inscription, duly arrived. The work of art was prensented to the Association in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary Jubilee. Consul, Dr. Louis Alexy accompanied by the Consular Delegate to Pittsburgh, Mr. Henry Hobek, appeared before the Board to formally present the statue in behalf of the Hungarian Government through the executive body of the Verhovay. The presentation was not festive in its outward aspects for it took place among very serious minded men but the speech of presentation by Dr. Alexy as well as the speech of acceptance by was handed in. 18.— The previous decision of the Board whereby a $10,000 loan woud have been granted to Branch 132 for the purpose of remodelling the South Bend Verhovay Home, is hereby cancelled: but, at the same time, keeping in sight the safety of the general Verhovay assets, the Board decided that the selling of the Ver hovay estate in South Bend is imperative and is to be carried out on the occassion of the first acceptable offer made. Even until such time in order to further develop and solidify Verhovay life in South Bend, the Board decides to set about making plans for a new home there. The appropriations for this purpose are not to exceed $40,000, this amount to include all necessary expenses incurred in the estab lishing of a well furnished an< ctllu papcto HUI.UV1.V.V. — I them, were examined by the included in the portraying of our goar(j National life in such a way, that 58574-7 58778, 59065-69-70- the spectator would be socially as 71, 59348, 60002, 60066-7-8-9, wel1 as artistica’ly gratified. 58000, 58746-7-8, 57352, 57370- The Board knows that other 71-72,' 57380, 37385, 57325-26- nationalities attain at immense 27-27A, 57640, 57648, 57702, expense, the attention of the 57723, 57727, 57890, 57898, world at large and they have no 59032’, 59135, 59141, 59320, other goal than to acquaint other 59989] 1848-55-61-65-66-70-72- peoples with their size and 77-80-85-87-91-94-999, 1902-’-ll. strength for accomplishment. The After the examination, the Board of Directors of the Verho- Board found that in each case the vay Fraternal Insurance Associaissues were made perfectly in ac- *ion sees the participation of the cordance with our rules and laws Association at the Great Lakes and found no reason to infer any Exposition, from a different irregularity in the issuing of the angle. For the reason, that above checks. Taking all this the position of our small national into consideration the Board ac- l«e here in America is such that knowledged as correct, in detail the executives of the Verhovay also, the report tendered by the d° not wish acknowledgement or Supreme Treasurer, and is fully homage from the outside world convinced that all financial mat- but directly and with forethought ters are being handled regularly they will strive, through the opand in accordance with the rules, portunity of the exposition, to therefore, acknowledges as cor- win its own kind. To win those rect the Supreme Treasurer’s re- de’uded memebrs of the younger port generally as well as in detail, generation, who, not appreciat- 19.— On the request of the tully our national signifi-Supreme President, the Board cance, or not knowing it, draw discusses the appeal of Bert Szi- back from Hungarian life belagyi in which he requests an in- cauae society does not expose itquiry in an action taken by Jo- S®H> i*1 conformity with Ameriseph Darago in this capacity of can tastes, in such a manner that National Organizer. After read- one or another of those skeptics ing all papers and documents re- could say with pride, that he is ferring to the case, the Board the descendent of this race. In decided to send Alexander Fodor, other WOpds< the encompassing President of District 14 and Sec- wish of the Board is to influence retary of Branch 313, to Lynch, the second Hungarian generation, Ky„ to examine the case with the 50 that those who will see the greatest impartiality and in min- exposition, should see only beauty « t ---------Hi- XT---------rm.„x — utest detail, at Branch 310 as well as at Branch 370 and have Bert Szilagyi present at the same time. Having been informed of the case by correspondence, he should conduct the case, taking into consideration the local circumstances, in such a manner, that he should hear the evidence of everyone appearing either for or against the matter or whomsoever he deems necessary to question. The Board stipulates that they expect and request Alexander Fodor to conclude the case by April 30th and to submit the results to the Home Office in writing. D. A. A. Minutes ---- continued taken on March 17, 1937. The same members of the Board are present. 11.— The Board saw the necessity of attending to the motion and quality therin. That through seeing this exposition, they should feel charmed to take their places there, where their natural heritage and duty is, in the close contact of American Hungarian social life. The Board awaits the wise and tactful report, from the committee sent out, of their plans, and assumes that since they are directly at the heart of Verhovay life, with due assistance, they shoud solve all those details, through the employing of which, the spiritual beauties of our Association and our nationality, should be rounded out. Since the plan is only embryonic as yet, the Board does not set aside a fund for possible expenses, at present, but reserve this action for the time when they will have more concrete idea of the matter. Supreme President Joseph Darago, contained that uplifting and festive quality which would not have been enchanced even by bolts of gleaming silk nor millions of blooming flowers. 13. — In connection with the Supreme President’s report the Board discussed the arrangements for the Verhovay excursion as well as the conditions and from convictions arrived at through these discussions, the Board unanimously ratified all steps taken in this matter so far. 14. — The Board also examined the contract made with the daily papers and considering the circumstances, ratified the actions of the committee in this matter. 15. — During the discussion of the Supreme Organizer’s case, the Board announced that in future they would not consider na tional organization as a separate office. With the approval and consent of Joseph Darago, they nullified the contract relative to this matter and in conformity with Section 10, paragraph (b) of the By-Laws, they will have this work conducted under the jurisdiction of the Board. At the same time the Board announces that they entrust the national organization to Supreme President Joseph Darago, who has to perform his duties according to the newly established conditions. The important discussions entailed quite lengthy exchange of opinions and the time having duly arrived at 6 P.M., the Supreme President adjourns the meeting until 9 A.M. of the following day. D. A. A. Minutes ---- continued taken on March 18, 1937. The same members of the Board are present. The previous day’s minutes after being read, were approved and signed. 16. — The refusal of a $10,000 loan to the order known as the Daughters of the Savior Jesus as well as the appropriate voting by the Board on the question of Detroit Magyarsag and Detroit Ujsag, are acknowledged be the Board. 17. — The Board saw the necessity for the investigation conducted at Branch 111 of Steelton, Pa., and acknowledged the re port of the investigation, which equipped social center. The Board therefore, directs that the Home Office make all necessary arrangements in the customary manner. 19. — Upon al! documents per taining to the Sick Benefit of Odon Tihor, member of Branch 35, the Board ratifies all action taken in this matter. 20. — The Board approved the sending out of John Korosfoy to Columbus, Ohio, after they examined all circumstances regarding the case. 21. — The presentation of the Home Office at the festival of the ladies Branch No. 361, in Cleveland, Ohio, was approved by the Board after they were made acquainted with the results and the effect that this representation had on the festivities. 22. — The accomplishment of Director Andrew Dobos Jr., obtained from his investigation of financial matters at the English speaking Branch of Gary, W. Va., as well as the action taken by him in this matter, was approved by the Board. 23. — The gratifying report of Director Kalman Nemeth, sent out to study the situation of the Baptist Old Peoples’ Home, was accepted by the Board with satis faction and the action taken by the Supreme President in this matter was designated as satisfactory and appropriate, by the Board. 24.— The Board accepted the compliance with the request of Joseph Zsolcsak Secretary of Branch 331 in which he requested an investigation. From the report of Director Kun, who conducted the investigation, the Board determined that no conviction which merits notice instigated Joseph Zsolcsak to make this request, but vindictivness resulting from personal feelings. In connection with this matter the Board simultaneously became aware that such behavior, alien to the general tenor of our mutual affairs, frequently creates situations which are detrimental mainly to the general good. The information and examples before the Board prove that in many cases certain of our Secretaries ignore the rules relating to the transfer members from one Branch to another, guaranteed compulsory measures adopted by the Branch or through imagined,, arrogant assuming of power, the Secretaries of our Branches, in many instances refuse the issuing of a transfer form. Through this action, the member in question finds himself like Mohamed’s coffin, dangling in mid-air belonging to neither this or that Branch. Due to this situation, the member feels that owing to the loss of his status he may just as well leave the Association. Therefore, the Board felt called upon to decide, this decision to serve as a binding example, that no Branch Secretary can refuse to issue the transfer form to any Verhovay member requesting his transfer from one Branch to another. The Branch Secretary cannot refuse to issue the transfer form even if the member in that particular instance happens to be m arrears with his monthly dues at the Branch. The opportunity is given the Branch Secretary to show the arrears on he transfer form. If even after this, i„ spite of these measures an occasion should arise where one of our members cannot obtain the transfer form merely on account of the personal enemity 0 the Branch Secretary, then he has the right to avail himself of that stipulation of the Home Office whereby his monthly dues can be temporarily accepted at the new Branch but t.o Home Office is compelled at the same time to notify the Secretary of the Branch to which they formerly belonged, of this fact. At the same time the Home Office should take immediate steps to have the members transferred to the Branch chosen by him. 25. The Board accepts with satisfaction the result of the suit arising from the maiming of Joseph Radies of Branch 40. 26. Compliance with the Social Security Law among our employees is accepted as proper and legal, by the Board. 27— The cooperation of the Supreme President in behalf of our Official Journal is deemed proper by the Board and compatible with the past and present Verhovay ideals. 28.— The observation made of the Comptrol.'ing Committee was found by the Board to harmonize with the statements made public by the committee. 29- — °f the satisfactory and unhampered performance of the office routine at the Home Office, the Board was convinced not only through the report of the Supreme President but thru actual contact and they find that the report is true to facts and corroborates the facts of the report. 30- — Again looking over the whole report of the Supreme President, the Board discussed it in detail also and approved it. 31.— The preliminary details of the Secretary’s report, which had in a general way been already touched upon in one or another of the other Officer’s reports, were customarily accepted by the Board without any exceptions. The Board was occupied only with those actuarial matters submitted, which were also contained them in our By-Laws. Due to in detail in the Supreme Auditor