Verhovayak Lapja, 1949 (32. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1949 / Verhovay Journal
April 20, 1949 Verhovay Journal PAGE 5 14. ) The Board adopts the committee recommendation in the case of John Jankowski, and regrets that it cannot comply with the request of Branch.37 concerning the payment of the double indemnity to the above named beneficiary. The Board determines that this matter was handled strictly in accordance with our by-laws, and no recourse is open for the payment of the double indemnity as such action would be contrary to our by-laws as well as the circumstances of the case. 15. ) The Board regrets that it cannot comply with the request of Branch 477 in the case of Mrs. Joseph Soda, now deceased. An examination of the records shows that the Home Office had acted in accordance with the provisions of our bylaws in refusing the payment on the second life insurance certificate. 16. ) The Board orders the payment of sick benefits to member Vincent Kovács, now undergoing treatment in a Veteran hospital, in view of the unusual nature of the case. 17. ) The Board adopts the committee recommendation in the case of Albert Peti, member of Branch 159, and cannot grant the payment of sick benefits to said petitioner. 18. ) The Board rejects the appeal of Branch 40 in the case of Mrs. Howard Mason’s sick benefit claim, since the issuance of sick benefits on the basis of O.D. certifications is contrary to the provisions of our by-laws. 19. ) The Board is pleased to acknowledge the invitation of Branches 189 and 369 of Alliance, O., to the testimonial banquet to be given in honor of John Korosfoy, former Director, on the occasion of his 60th birthday and the 40th anniversary of his work among the Hungarians. The Board appoints National President John Bencze to represent the Board and the Association on this occasion. 20. ) The Board orders that the “Acknowledged” citation with the silver medal and the attendant scroll be conferred upon the following branch officers, in consideration of their zealous and untiring work on behalf of the Association over a period of more than 15 years: Joseph Bajusz, President of Branch 160, Torrington, Conn., Frank Bodnar, Manager of Branch 408, Nemacolin, Pa., Joseph Magyar, President of Branch 216, Northampton, Pa., John Szőke, former Manager of Mranch 216, Northampton, Pa., John Grega, Manager of Branch 57, Clarksburg, W. Va. Similarly, the Board orders that the “Acknowledged” citation be bestowed upon Mrs. Emery Gal, Manager of Branch 361, who' by her untiring efforts in the securing of new members has contributed a great deal to the development of her branch. The Board orders further that the same “Acknowledged” citation be conferred upon National President John Bencze, National Secretary Coloman Revesz, also former directors Joseph Szalay'and Andrew Dobos as well as the present Chairman of the Board of Directors, Albert B. Ari, all of whom have spent 12 years in tireless work on behalf of the Association, as national officers, resp., directors. 21. ) The Board regrets but it must reject the appeal of member Michael Kuritar of Branch 429 as his case does not meet the requirements under which such aid is extended. 22. ) The Board acknowledges the complaint and the recommendation of John Simo, member of Branch 36. 23. ) The Board regrets but it cannot comply with the request of member Michael Dudás of Branch 226 for a waiver of all future interest payments as such action is not permitted under our by-laws. 24. ) The Board rejects the proposal of Branch 262, North Side, Pittsburgh, that requests for aid submitted by branches on behalf of certain members be checked as to worthiness, since the Home Office is in no position to know the intimate details of such cases, while the branch from which such appeal originates alone is capable of judging the merits of such requests. 25. ) The Board acknowledges with appreciation the recommendation of Branch 141 relative to the application of childbirth benefits to the payment of monthly dues. However, the recommendation, being contrary to the provisions of our bylaws, cannot be adopted. 26. ) The Board authorizes the donation of the sum of $50.00 toward the costs of erecting a memorial tablet in the memory of Louis Kossuth, Hungarian patriot and statesman, to be placed in the City of Pittsburgh. 27. ) The Board regrets but it cannot comply with the request of the Rev. Andrew Sebestyen for the purchase of his Hungarian language books, since our stocks of such books are adequate for the present time. 28. ) The Board rejects the proposal as submitted by the Dictaphone Corporation, since there is no need for this device at this time. 29. ) In regards to the request of Branch 264 in the case of member Emery Sigmund Laczko, the Board directs Branch 264 to have the above named member submit a medical examination report which, if found satisfactory, shall permit him entry in the Senior Order. However, should the medical examination report prove unacceptable, membership in the Juvenile Order shall be retained. 30. ) National Secretary Coloman Revesz introduces a letter from Joseph M. Toth, Manager of Branch 14, concerning the Cleveland Verhovay Home. 31. ) The report of the Committee on Organization is read, on the basis whereof the Board adopts the following: 32. ) The Board cannot comply with the request of Joseph Danish, Manager of Branch 21, that juvenile members be considered as part of^ the membership increase in the issuance of sports allotments. Juvenile members attaining the age of 16 and transferring to the Senior Order are automatically considered in such membership increase and counted toward the issuance of sports allotments. 33. ) The Board cannot comply with the request of member George Modok, Manager of Branch 33, Windber, Pa., in regards to the issuance of dividends, since the suspension of the payment of dividends was dictated by reasons of economy, of which all members had been informed. Similarly, the Board submits that the quota requirements set for each branch had been based on the present memberships of the branches, which is deemed fair and equitable by the Board. 34. ) The Board regrets but it cannot comply with the request of Valentine Konyha, Manager of Branch 40, Martins Ferry, O., that commissions be paid on monies collected in cases of changes of certificates. A decision previously rendered by the Board stated specifically that such monies collected are to be remitted by separate checks to the Home Office and that no commissions shall be payable on such collections. 35. ) The Board cannot comply with the request of Joseph Szabó, Manager of branches 443 and 356, for the deduction of the quota requirements, since these quotas were based on the basis of the membership of each branch in a manner considered equitable. 36. ) The Board complies with the request of Alex Puskas, President of Branch 52, New Brunswick, N.J., and will take the necessary steps for the appointment of a full time organizer in Jhis territory. 37. ) The Board acknowledges the action taken in the case of John Kremple, former Manager of Branch 412, Flint, Mich. In view of the fact that he is still ill and would be unable to attend to the management of the branch, it does not seem advisable to disrupt the arrangements made by Nicholas Takács, Field Supervisor, in having Branch 412 administered by Branch 214. 38. ) The Board acknowledges the request of Joseph Rigo, member of Branch 108, that air craft mechanics be classed under non-hazardous occupations and be accepted for membership. Accordingly, the word “flying” shall be inserted before the word “mechanics” to thus make it a hazardous occupation prohibiting from membership, while air craft mechanics shall be classified in the same category as automobile mechanics, thus making this a non-hazardous occupation, permitting admittance to' membership. 39. ) The Board adopts the recommendation of the National Officers and permits juvenile members holding Term certificates, who have attained the age of 16, to transfer.to the Senior Order without medical examination, providing that the face amount of their certificates shall not exceed $500. 40. ) Mrs. Joseph Germuska appears before the Board to personally present her appeal for the release of funds held in the Trust fund for the benefit of her daughter. The Board orders that if Mrs. Germuska shall have a guardian appointed, the funds held in the Trust Fund for her daughter, be released. 41. ) Mr. Knodel, actuary, appears batere the Board. 42. ) The Board hears the matter of the Cleveland Verhovay Home which causes deep concern especially in view of the fact that repeated attempts have failed to put an end to the constant bickering causing great harm to the membership at large. Therefore, the Board, although reluctant to do so, is forced to take drastic steps in order to protect the members’ interests that cannot be subordinated to the ulterior motives of a few selfish individuals. The Board assumes direct jurisdiction over the Home and dissolves the now existing house committee. The Board also grants blanket authority to directors Kolozsvary and Dr. Kovács to do whatever they deem necessary in managing the Cleveland Verhovay Home. \ • The above decision was adopted over three dissenting votes (cast by directors Kolozsvary, Vizi and Nyers.) Director Andrew Kovács did not vote, Continued on page 6.
