Verhovayak Lapja, 1955 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1955 / Verhovay Journal

ALL ABOARD! VERHOVAY EXPRESS TO CHICAGO-rAOE12 ______________________________________ Verhovay Journal___________________________________^ 20’ 1955-MLNUTES OF THE HOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Taken at the regular semianniia’ meeting of the Board cf Directors of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, convening- on Monday, March 21, 1955, and the following days in the Board Room of the Home Office.

Present are National President John Ber.cze; Vice Presidents Julius Macker and Dr. Andrew Kovács; Directors Aloysius C. Falussy, Henry Gross, Alexander Gyulay, Albert Ibos. Coloman Kolozsvary, Mike Korosy, Stephen Lang-, Richard J. Phillips, Louis Vassy, Louis Vizi, John Vizz;; National Secretary Coloman Revesz, National Treasurer John Szalanczy, National Auditor John Sabo. Also present are Field Assistant to the National President Elmer Charles, General Counsel Gay B. Banes and Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Samuel C. Gomory.

1. The meeting is convened at 10 AM. by National President and Board Chairman John Bencze, who wnrn.lv greets the assembled Directors. He points out that this is the first meeting ot the 26th year of his tenure and is of great significance, as it may culminate in the one great desire of all Hungarians everywhere, to see the merger come tc being, a merger which would unite and benefit many thousands of Hungarian Americans every- , where and which would lay the groundwork for the continuance of this benefaction to other societies.

2. Since the term of office of the Chairman of the Board is limited to one year, the Board therefore acts upon the election of someone to fill the term of office for the current year, and unanimously reelects John Bencze Chairman.

3. The Board orders that the following Resolution in memory cf the late Joseph Turner, Director of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association since January 1, 1944, be spread upon the Minutes of the Association:

R ESO LUTIO N

WHEREAS, God in His infinite wisdom has called from us our beloved colleague, Joseph Turner, and

WHEREAS, because of his great ability as a wise fraternalist and because of his integrity, his fairness, his faith in man and his untiring efforts for the good of this Association during the last twelve years of our existence, duting the tenure of his office, he was well known and esteemed for his contributions to the field of our Association and has instilled in the membership of this Association, and especially the membership of his Directorial District, an abiding faith and trust in himself and in the security provided by this Association, and

WHEREAS, the death of Joseph Turner has caused a lasting sorrow among the members of the Board of Directors and among the membership of this Association, who have long known him as a brother, ■ as an associate and as a friend, and

WHEREAS, his unselfish life was devoted to improving the welfare of the American Hungarians in general, and more especially that of the Verhovay membership, and

WHEREAS, through his endeavors, he contributed to the progress and happiness of the citizens of Mahoning County in Ohio,

NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, we the members of the Board of Directors and National Officers of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, take this opportunity to express our heartfelt sympathy and sense of loss, not only as an Association but as individuals, who knew the full measure and value if his efforts and devotion, and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Official Minutes of the Board of Directors and that a copy thereof be forwarded to the members of the family of Joseph Turner.

4. The agenda, as submitted to the Board, and prepared by the Na tional Officers, is adopted by the Board.

5. The greetings and best wishes, as expressed by John Hornyuk, manager of Branch 56C and former director, in his letter to the Board, is gratefully acknowledged.

6. The Board acknowdedges with sincere appreciation the good wishes of Joseph Miller, Jr. manager of Branch 59

7. Director Coloman Kolozsvary tenders the heartfelt wishes and greetings of the Sports Club of Branches It and 361, Cleveland. The Board appreciatively acknowledges same.

8. Vice President Julius Macker tenders the greetings of Traveling District Manager Stephen Lukacs, Branch 36, and of District Manager Joseph Szabó, Branch 443, both in Detroit, Michigan. The Board with ap ■ predation acknowledges same.

9. Director Stephen Lang tenders to the Board the best wishes of Field Supervisor Tibor Jász. The Board appreciates this kind expression and manifestation of good will.

10. National Secretary Coloman Revesz reads the letter of greeting of John Szász, Branch 47, Canton, Ohio. The Board expresses its appreciation to member Szász for this thoughtful remembrance.

11. Director Mike Korosy tenders the greetings of member John Barany, Branch 189, Alliance, Ohio. The Board is appreciative of this.

12. Director Alexander Gyulay extends to the Board and National Officers the heartfelt greetings and best wishes of the members and officers of Branch 525, Los Angeles, ' California. The Board is thankful for this warm expression.

13. Director Albert Ibos extends to the Board the greetings of Albert Ancsanyi, president of Branch 48, New York City, which is gratefully acknowledged.

14. The minutes taken on October 2, 1954 and October 3, 1954 at the Stratfield Hotel, Bridgeport, Connecticut, is read, approved and adopted by the Board.

15. The minutes of the Special Meeting held on February 19, 1955 is read ana approved by the Board.

16. The reports of the National Officers concerning the activities of

their respective departments are accepted by the Board as a basis for further detailed discussion.

17. The report of the Field Assistant to the National President is accepted subject to a detailed discussion of the various points therein.

18. The Board reviews the 1954 Annual Statement.

19. The Board dissolves into various standing committees for the customary examination of the Home Office For this purpose the Board divides into the following- committees:

Finance and Investment

Vice President Julius Macker, Directors Gross, Lang, Phillips. Appeals

Directors Falussy, Kolozsvary, Louis Vizi. John Vizzi.

Organization

Vice President Dr. Kovács, Directors Gyulay, Ibos, Korosy, Vassy.

Pending the completion of the Home Office examinations,' the meeting is adjourned.

20. The various standing committees having completed thier examinations, Chairman John Bencze reconvenes. the meeting. Present are the same.

21. The Board wishes to place in the record that event of historical significance which took place on Tuesday evening, March 22, 1955, in the Terrace Room of the William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh This v.as the Testimonial Dinner tendered our beloved National President, John Bencze, by the Association on the occasion of his 25th year as an Officer and leader of our Association, a significant achievement in itself as it was the first instance in the history of our .Association that an executive officer had served continuously for this period of time. Guests began arriving early and by 6 30 P.M. everyone was in a joyous and happy mood, which mood was accentuated by the melodious strains of our beautiful Hungarian music.. After a very delightful dinner, served in an atmosphere of extreme cordiality ami good fellowship, National Secretary Coloman Revesz, acting as toastmaster for the evening, called upon Vice President Julius Macker to make the key-,, note address. The Vice President spoke of the many trials and tribula tiers our beloved National President had to undergo in guiding the destinies of our Association through the turbulent years, bur despite these handicaps he always emerged as the true champion of justice and fair play. His sincerity, warmth and kindness toward his fellcw officers and employees., and his deep Tinderstanding of human failures, have contributed importantly to our progress thru the years. On behalf of the Board, the Vice President presented National President Bencze with a gift as a token of our esteem and

expressed the wish for many, many more years of continued success and

good health.

Similarly, Dr. Andrew Kovács, Vice President, expressed the sentiments of the Board and his colleagues in the English language. He pointed out the many contributions made to the welfare anc\ progress of our Association during the National President’s 25 years.

Then Director Coloman Kolozsvary was called upon to present the Association’s gift to Mrs. Paul Köteles Hudacek. who also has been serring

our Association for 25 years. Director Kolozsvary with deep emotion expressed the profound thanks of the Boa'-d and of the National Officers for the loyalty and unswerving devotion of Mrs. Hudacek, and expressed the wish that she may continue her work with our Association for years to come.

The toastmaster then called upon Mrs. Stephen Dudrick, the former Gizella Stefurosky, the Associations employee having the most years of service, to present the gift of the emp’yoees to our National Prsident. She sincerely expressed the sentiments felt in all our hearts.

National Secretary Coloman Revesz, the toastmaster, in presenting the employees gift to Mrs. Hudacek, expressed the appreciation of the Board and Association for her loyalty and devotion, and at the same time expressed the hope that she nay long continue to serve oar Association

Numerous greetings came, all expressions of esteem and good, wishes for the future, among them messages from: Msgr. Dr. Stephen Nyíri, Andrew Bandy, member of the National Auditing Committee, The Rákóczi AM Association signed by Joseph Vasas and Albert J. Stelkovits, Kalman Kaldor, editor-publisher of the St. I.ouis & Vidéke newspaper and Director of the American f ife Insurance Association. Bridgeport. Connecticut. In addition, National Treasurer John Szalanczy, National Auditor John Sabo, spoke, as well as Caspar Papp, Chairman of the National Auditing Committee, John Fulop, Traveling District Manager, and \r.drew Fay Fisher, editor-publisher of the Bányászlap, all expressing their best wishes. In closing, National President John Bencze, in words choked with emotion, related that this event was one of the happiest of his life, to be remembered as long as he lives. He thanked everyone for making it possible for him to serve the Association, for devotion, loyalty and unswerving faith in the future of our Association.

22. Board Chairman John Bencze, upon convening the meeting, expresses his heartfelt thanks and appreciation or.'-e again to the Board for the honor bestowed upen him Tuesday evening at the William Penn Hotel. This was one of the happiest moments of his ’ife — one that will become indelibly etched in his mind — for happy reflections in the years to come.

23. National Secretary Coloman Revesz, on behalf of Mrs. Hudacek, conveys her heartfelt thanks for the honor paid her at the Testimonial Dinner in the William Lenn Hotel, and she promises to continue her work in behalf of our Association.

24. Gaspar Fapp, Chairman of the National Auditing Committee, appears before the Board, expressing his thanks for the opportunity accorded tne members of his Committee to appear at and participate in the Testimonial Dinner in honor of National President John 3eneze.

25. The Board studies the request of Branch 34 as presented by Director Gross, relating to the requirements to qualify one for the Illustrious Citation Award. Although the Board has made it clear that one must have served continuously for 15 vears in an official capacity in order to qualify, it is necessary to clarify the situation :n which the period of time was not ‘continuous hut may have been interrupted by a 4-year tern» as a Convention delegate. Under these circumstances, the Board decrees that when an individual has served a 4-year form as a duly elected Convention delegate.