Verhovayak Lapja, 1937. január-június (20. évfolyam, 1-26. szám)

1937-01-30 / 5. szám

JANUÁR 29, 193?

11-ik oldal

MINUTES OF THE

FIRST MEETING OF BRANCH 484. January 18, 1937.

The organization and first meeting of the English speaking Branch 484 of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association of Beaver Falls, Pa., was held on Sunday, January 17, 1937. Mr Joseph Vestroczy, President of Branch 39, opened the meeting at 2:30 P. M. At Mr. Vestroczy’s suggestion, all present, sang the Hungarian National Anthem. — After a fine speech by Mr. Vestroczy, th^ regular business of the meeting was begun by electing Mr. Joseph Sipocz temporary Chairman of the meeting and Mr. Charles Nemeth temporary Secretary.

Nominations for President of; the Branch were made with the result that Mr. Joseph Sipocz and Mr. John Nemeth were nominated. Mr. Gombos moved that the nominations be closed, Charles Nemeth seconded the motion. •— Nominations were then' made for Vice-President, the nominees being Miss Ella Sipocz and Miss Helen E. Vestroczy. The motion was made to close the nominations, the motion was seconded by Mr. M. Gombos and Charles Nemeth respectively. Following the nominations, a secret hallott ! was taken among the members. Results of the ballot gave Mr. Sipocz 9 and Mr. Nemeth 7 votes for the office of Branch President. Miss Vestroczy was chosen Vice - President of the Branch, by a vote of 9 to 7 over Miss Sipocz, When Mr. Charles Nemeth read the results, there ensued a stormy debate for Mr. Sipocz declined the Biranch Presidency.— Finally after much controversy, Mr. Nemeth having received the next highest number of votes, accepted the office of Branch President and Miss Vestroczy the Vice-Presidency.

Nominations were then opened for the office of Branch Secretary. Mr. Charles Nemeth and Mr. Gombos were nominated. Mr. Charles Nemeth declined the nomination for Branch Secretary, Mr. Gombos automatically became Secretary of the Branch. ] due to the rejection of that Office by Mr. Nemeth. The matter | of combining the Offices of Secretary and Treasurer at the Branch was then voted on by the members. By a vote of 9 to 7 the Secretary is to be designated as Secretary - Treas. at the Branch.

After the elections, the Officers were sworn in and the meeting was taken over by them, with Mr. John Nemeth as presiding officer. The Branch-President first requested that the minutes of the proceedings should be read which was done by Mr. Charles Nemeth. A motion of approval and acceptance of the minutes, made by Mi-. Joseph Sipocz, was carried. President Nemeth then suggested that we continue to hold our regular monthly meetings on the third (3rd) Sunday of each Month, at 2 P. M. in the basement of St. Ladislaus’ Hungarian Church of Beaver Falls.. This was also approved.

Nominations were then made

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for Auditor-General. Mr. Charles ^ Nemeth seconded the nomination of Mr. Joseph Sipocz, made byj Mr. Gombos. Mr. Victor Gaido and Charles Nemeth closed the nominations. Mr. Sipotz was elected unanimously. Mr. Joseph Vekasy and Miss Ella Sipocz1 were then elected Branch Comp- ^ trollers.

Branch President Nemeth, Br.' Vice-President, Miss Vestroczy] and Secretary-Tréasurer of the Branch, Mr. Gombos accepted the duties of sick visitors. Finally Mr. Eugene Vestroczy was elected Seargent-at-arms.

After the business meeting, the monthly dues were collected. — j When this business was completed, the President of Branch 39, j Mr. Vestroczy, presented fifteen ($15.00) dollars to the Treasury of-Branch 484, as a gift.

Mr. Nemeth then agreed to

secure the necessary tickets for a proposed raffle.

When all the business of the Branch was completed, the mem-! bers all sang the National Anthem of the United States, ac- ^ companied on the piano as be- ] fore, by Branch President,'Miss Vestroczy. When the singing was] done, t)ie meeting was adjourned I until February 21, 1937.

Charles Nemeth,

■ Andrew M. Gombos,

Secretary Treas. Branch 484 710 Sixth Avenue,

Beaver Falls, Pa.

448 BEAVERFALLS, PA TO FELLOW MEMBERS OF THE VERHOVAY j

We, the members of the newly organized Branch 484 of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, of Reaver Falls. Pennsylvania,

hereby state that we have formed a new Branch of tin deservedly greatly acclaimed and nationally known \ erhovay. We are very happy to know that we are members of the great Verhovay. It is our sincere hope that we shall he able to fulfill all that is expected of us.

At the first meeting of the new Branch, held on Jan. 17, 1937. the Officers of the Branch were elected. They are as follows: Mr. John

Nemeth, Branch President. Miss Helen E. Vestroczv. Vice-President. Mr. Andrew M. Gombos, Secretary - Treasurer. Mr. Joseph Sipocz, Auditor-General.

For their fine support and many valuable suggestions,1 we are 'most thankfull to1

members of the Hungarian Branch 39 of Beaver Falls, and especially thankfull for the substantial support accorded the new Branch. We hereby express our thanks to every individual member of Branch 39.

Especial mention is due Mr. Joseph Vestroczy, for it is through his untiring efforts on our behalf that we have been able to realize our dreams for an English speaking Branch in Beaver Falls. We also wish to express our appreciation to all and sundry who helped us in any way at all to reach our goal.

Fraternali)- yours,

The members of Br-. 484 Andrew M. Gombos, Sec.-Treas.

A GIGANTIC

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

A Wonderful Verhovay Excursion

Conducted and provided by the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association under the personal leadership of Mr. JOHN BENCZE, Supreme Secretary.

DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK JULY 24, 1937 — ARRIVAL IN BUDAPEST JULY 31, 1937

On the wonderful and modern ■■ I 9 Ék Thru Germany1, and on a special

floating palace of the ^ M. M K C. Verhovay-train direct to Budapest

North German Lloyd ktPtl * * for the spectacular reception

RETURN : On any North German Lloyd or Hamburg American steamer within a year from departure. Both steamship and railroad tickets are good for one year.

FREE STEAMSHIP and RAILROAD TICKETS from NEW YORK to BUDAPEST and RETURN TICKETS from BUDAPEST to NEW YORK FOR THE VICTORIOUS CONTESTANTS of the

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

The Second Great Membership Drive of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Ass’n

on the occasion of the beginning of the second half of a Century and a

GIGANTIC VERHOVAY EXCURSION

with low rates for Verhovay members.

AVAILABLE PRIZES

(FOR OLDER MEMBERS)

Free steamship and railroad tickets from New York to Budapest and return tickets for ten older members.

(FOR YOUNG MEMBERS)

Free steamship and railroad tickets from New York to Budapest and return tickets for 15 young members.

Contestants must be members of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association and over 35 years of age, or they may join the Association NOW. Prizes will be given to the ten contestants securing the most points according to the rules of contest.

Contestants boys or girls must be from 16 to 34 years of age, they must be members of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association or they may join NOW. Grand prizes will be given to the 15 young members securing the most points in the membership drive, according to the rules of the contest

SHORT SUMMARY OF THE RULES OF THE CONTEST:

1. The eligible contestant may compete separately in both of the above described groups of prizes, ending May 31, 1937.

In each group that contestant will be the winner who attained the highest number of points in securing new members, in strict accordance with the rules of the contest.

2. it is binding upon each contestant that he or she be a member of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association or if not a member, that he or she should join now.

3. The members secured can be: senior or junior members

who take out policies of from $250.00 to $5,000.00 values or Junior Order members who take out policies with a monthly premium of 15 or 20 cents. m

4. Only those NEW members can be included in the contest who have paid their policy premiums or monthly dues for at least six months during and before the close of thé“ contest.

5. The computing of the results of the contest for securing new members according to credits — is to be done in accordance with the following tables:

REGULAR INSURANCE

(If monthly dues are paid six months)

The securing of a $ 250.00 policy represents 500 points

The securing of a $ 500.00 policy represents 1,000 points

The securing of a $ 1,000.00 policy represents 2,000 points

The securing of a $ 5,000.00 policy represents 10,000 points

(If monthly dues are paid twelve months)

The securing of a $ 250.00 policy represents 1,500 points

The securing of a $ 500.00 policy represents 3,000 points

The securing of a $ 1,000.00 policy represents 6,000 points

The securing of a $ 5,000.00 policy represents 30,000 points

(The amount of insurance falling between these amounts, will be credited to the contestant according to this table).

IN THE JUNIOR ORDER

(If the monthly dues are paid six months)

With a 15c mo. premium, each new member represents 400 pt.

With a 25c mo. premium, each new member represents 600 pt.

(If the monthly dues are paid 12 month)

With a 15c mo. premium, each new member represents 1200 pt.

With a 25c mo. premium, each new member represents 2000 pt.

6. The closing time of the contest for securing new members is 12 o’clock noon, May 31, 1937. The prizes named, will be awarded by the Home Office of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association. This decision is acknowledged as binding by all the contestants, upon their announcing their intention of taking part in the Contest. It is binding upon the contestants to use a steamship and railroad ticket, personally, by taking part in the Tour of Study.

7. In case of tie, each contestant wins a prize. Supreme Officers, employees of the Home Office. District Managers as well as the children of the above named, cannot take part in the Contest.

8. However, the members of the Branches, Secretaries and Officers can take part in the Contest. They can also take part in the Contest by backing one member of the Branch in their efforts to win in the Contest.

9. The publishing of the exact votes will be taken care of by the Home Office by publishing the list of the contestants names and their standing from time to time.

10. The forms and documents for the beginning of the securing of new members as well as the personal admission of the contestants can be obtained free of charge from any District Organizer, or Secretary of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association or from the Home Office.