Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. július-december (23. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)

1940-09-26 / 39. szám

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Verhovayak Lapja

September 26, 1940

CONSTITUTION

of

THE VERHOVAY OVERSEAS CLUB

HUNGARIAN REFERENCE LIBRARY

Sponsor of the

ARTICLE I—NAME.

The name of this Organization Shall be THE VERHOVAY OVER SEAS CLUB.

ARTICLE II— OBJECT

The aims of this Organization shall be:

1. To organize into one strong group all Americans of Hungarian descent who have been overseas, and those whose ideals are strong in their love for the country of tbeir ancestry.

2. To promote cultural and social affairs and to cooperate With Hungarian organized groups.

3. To keep alive the Magyar language by constant use, especial Jy at meetings.-4. To foster friendship among those who have been overseas, and to aquaint associate members with the natural heritage of Hungary.

5. To meet and discuss phases of overseas travel and to promote social affairs for the pleasure of members and friends.

6. To foster Magyar culture.

ARTICLE III—MEMBERSHIP.

Section 1:—Membership shall consist of active and associate members.

Section 2:—Active members shall be those who are Americans of Magyar descent and who have been overseas.

Section 3:—Associate members shall be those of Magyar descent who concern themselves with the welfare and interests of this Organization to such an extent that the Membership Committee sees fit to extend to them Associate Membership; provided, however, that the vote of approval shall be given by the Club.

ARTICLE IV— OFFICERS.

Section 1:—The Officers of this Organization shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. There shall also be elected by general election a Director of Publicity.

Section 2:—It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings, to preserve order, to appoint all committees not otherwise provided for in the Constitution and to perform all other duties pertaining to his office.

Section 3:—It shall be the duty of the Vice-President to perform the duties of the President in his

absence. He also presides over tli Membership Committee.

Section 4:—It shall be the dut; of the Secretary to keep a journa of all proceedings of the Club, ft read all measures, resolutions, and all papers, to keep a record of all additions and amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws and to perform all other duties pertain ing to his office.

Section 5:—It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive all funds and dues, to pay all expenses incurred by the Club, to keep all receipts of such expenditures and to keep a clear and legible record of the above mentioned.

Section 6:—One advisor shall be chosen who shall be a Hungarian in some profession, and who is concerned with the welfare and interest of this Organization. The advisor shall be elected for one year by a two-thirds (%) majority.

ARTICLE V—COMMITTEES

Section 1:—The standing committee of this Organization shall be:

Executive Committee

Membership Committee

Program Committee

Social Committee

Section 2:—The Executive Com mittee shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicity Director, and one member elected by the Club. The duty of the Executive Committee shall be to transact all business pertaining to the man agement of the Club.

Section 3:—The Membership Committee shall consist of the Vice-President and two other members appointed by the President. The duty bf this Committee shall be to receive and consider all propositions of membership referred to it, and report on the same at tyie following regular meeting.

Section 4:—The Program Committee shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the President. Its duty shall be to provide entertainment, make up the cultural and social programs of the Organization.

Section 5:—The Social Committee shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the President. Its duty shall be to sponsor all social functions of the Organization. «

PAST

The Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association looks back upon more than a HALF OF A CENTURY of substantial well-rounded progress. ‘‘QUALITY, SERVICE AND SAFETY, FIRST” has characterized its growth.

PRESENT

With over $25,000,000.00 of insurance In force, Verhovay is the largest legal reserve society of Hungarian origin since 1886. The society enjoys a high place among the finest quality societies of the nation.

FUTURE

With a splendid past, a strong present position, complete life insurance service including kales plans, helpful home office cooperation, policies for all ages including children from birth and adults to age 60 the future for the society and the men who represent it is most promising.

Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association

345 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA.

SUNDAY EVENING CONCERT SERIES - 1940-41

At TOWN HALL. 123 West 43d St., New York City

takes great pleasure in introducing the following eminent artists:

Exquisite, talented pianist with overwhelming successes in Europe, where she gave more than 200 concerts during the last two years. She has been acclaimed by the press for her highly developed and poetic technic, her astonishing interpretation of the great masters.

OCT. 6—ANNA

Antoniades

NOV. 24—BÉLA

Bartók

After a triumphal tour in the United States last season we art proud to present again the greatest of living Hungarian composers: BELA BARTÓK. His compositions are most valuable gems of the musical world.

AND—DITTA B.

PÁSZT0RY

Well known Hungarian pianist. Former student of Bartók and the most ideal interpreter of his music. In private life she is Mrs. Bartók and as a two piano team their performances are regarded unique. This is their first recital in the United States, where they jointly play works from different composers.

JAN. 5—MIKSA

Merson

Distinguished Hungarian pianist, with conceit appearances in both Europe and America. Unanimously hailed by the press for his brilliant technic, beauty of tone, poetic interpretations and his inherited true Magyar fire. Merson's knowledge of Hungarian music is authoritative. He was a student of Béla Bartók.

JAN. 19—ANGELO

Belmonte

We are honored to present this sensational baritone on the dawn of his American career. With recent and overwhelming triumphs during his tour around the world and over-booked engagements in the principal opera houses and concert halls of every European capital ANHELO BELMONTE can be assured of his future success in America.

MAR. 2—JOSEPH

Szigeti

The perennial favorite, the incomparable violinist, the conglomerator of the classic greatness and the modern spirit of violin playing. His artistry emanates from the springs of his deepest nature lending uniqueness to every note. His utmost musicianship, technic and interpretative power have mesmerized the press and his audience and is worthy of being called “The aristocrat among violinists.”

SUBSCRIPTION TO SUNDAY EVENING CONCERT SERIES

should be made at

HUNGARIAN REFERENCE LIBRARY Concert Department 19 West 44th St.

New York City

Tel.: MUrray Hill 2-6173

TOWN HALL Box Office 123 West 43rd St. New York City Wisconsin 7-5800

Members of the Hungarian Reference Library are entitled to a reduction on the series tickets, if purchased before October 1, 1940.

ARTICLE VI,—ELECTION.

Section 1:—All elections shall be held by closed ballot.

Section 2:—Only members in good standing shall have the right to vote.

Section 3:—Officers «hall be those members who have been overseas.

Section 4:—A two-thirds (%) majority shall be required for all elections.

Section 5:—All officers shall keep their offices for a period of one (1) year.

Section 6:—All vacancies of office shall be filled by a general election.

ARTICLE VII,—MEETINGS

Section 1:—There shall be one meeting of the club each month, the date of which shall be determined by the Club.

Section 2:—A quorum shall consist of the majority of the total membership.

Section 3-:—There shall be at least four public social affairs each year.

ARTICLE VIII.—DUES.

Section 1:—The dues of this organization shall be two ($2.00) Dollars per year per person.

Section 2:—Any member in arrears at the time of elections shall not be considered a member in good standing: hence the right to vote and hold office shall be I revoked from such person.

ARTICLE IX,—AMENDMENTS.

Section 1:—This Constitution can be amended by two-thirds (%) vote of the members of the Organization provided that a quorum is present at the meeting when the amendment is presented.

ARTICLE X,—

PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY.

Section 1:—The rules contained in “Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised” shall govern the Club in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these By- Laws.

ARTICLE XI.—

ORDER OF BUSINESS.

Section 1:—The order of business at all regular meetings of this Club shall be as follows:

a) Meeting called to order.

b) Reading of minutes of previous meeting.

c) Communications.

d) Reports.

e) Unfinished business.

f) New business.

g) Addresses and entertainment.

h) Adjournment.

ARTICLE XII,—DISSOLUTION.

Should the Verhovay Overseas Club be inactive, continuously for a period of two years, the Treasurer of said Club is hereby directed to turn over all funds contained

in the Treasury of said Club to the (1) Ligonier Orphanage, (2) St. Elizabeth Orphanage.

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CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE KALMAN J. ERDEKY, Ch’m. B. JOSEPH KURJAK.

IRENE PASTERNAK. MICHAEL JESO.

MRS. KALMAN ERDEKY, JR.--------------o-------------BRANCH 33 NOTICE WINDBER, FA.

Please be informed that our Supreme President has entrusted me with the duties of Manager of Branch 33, Windber, Pennsylvania.

Members may consult me with complete confidence on all matters pertaining to Verhovay matters.

Fraternally,

GEORGE MODOK, Manager Branch 33, Windber, Pa. --------:o:--------A device has been invented by a resident of San Diego, Calif., to be attached to the tip of an umbrella rod to catch and retain water dripping from the umbrella when it is folded and carried indoors