Bethlen Almanac 2001 (Ligonier)
The Hungarian Reformed Federation of America
Proud of Our Youth With a spirit of true American patriotism, Elizabeth Alexander and nine of her third grade classmates decided they would like to come up with a creative, positive way to contribute to the relief efforts. The children ran a lemonade stand which was bedecked with American Rags and sang patriotic songs on September 21 and 22, 2001. Passersby were so touched by the children’s patriotism that $5, $10, and $20 bills were often dropped in the collection basket. The group donated $524.00 to the American Red Cross through the Matthew Turner Elementary School in Benicia, California. On the right is Elizabeth Alexander. She is an HRFA member of St. George District Br. 501, Metuchen, NJ. She is also the granddaughter of HRFA Director and Mrs. Michael Pauli, Jr. Robert Harsaghy, member of Br. 368 Passaic, NJ helps out with his grandfather Br. Manager Ted Harsaghy at American Legion Post 347, Clifton, NJ. 57 Joshua Ritchie, member of Br. 35, Detroit, MI helps out at the nursing home on Halloween.
