Hungarian American Coalition News, 1993 (2. évfolyam, 1. szám)
1993 / 1. szám
Member News Continued ITT OTT at LAKE HOPE, OHIO The traditional Itt Ott week Tong conference sponsored by Magyar Baráti Közösség will take place this year on August 14-20, 1993 at Lake Hope, Ohio. The varied program will focus on the continuing difficult challenges ethnic Hungarian face in their life as minorities in Slovakia, Rumania and the former Yugoslavia. Invited speakers include minority Hungarian leaders László Dobos and Ivan Gyurcsik (Pozsony), and György Tokay (Arad). Discussions will also be held on Hungarian literature (I ,ajos Kantorof Kolozsvár, TiborZalan of Budapest) and folk music. A new topic to receive attention is how MBK - Hungarian Communion of Friends can improve its effectiveness by building ties to American institutions and involving them in shared projects. Make your reservations for a wonderful week on inspiring speakers, information-packed programs, the young MBK group's “theatrics," lots of entertainment and true Hungarian fellowship! For reservations or information con tact László Bojtos, 11312 Fitzwater Road, Brecksville, OH, 44141; tel: (216)526-4587 (evenings). Heti Világ Gazdaság Interviews Frank Koszorús, Jr. The Hungarian weekly, Heti Világ Gazdaság (World Economy) published an interview with Frank Koszorús, Jr.initsJune 26,1993 issue. Mr. Koszorús is an active leader in the Hungarian- American community, and currently serves on the Coalition’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee and as chairman of the Information Committee. The interview included questions concerning the Hungarian-American community and organizations such as the Coalition. Mr. Koszorús described the Coalition’s relations with other organizations: “We support every democratically based movement which seeks to communicate self-confidence, patriotism and healthy selfawareness to Hungarian society, and which advocates the rights of the Hungarian minority.” László Bojtos Appointed Honorary Consul in Cleveland, Ohio A warmly enthusiastic crowd gathered on April2,1993, at the Cleveland Clinic Omni Hotel to celebrate the appointment of László Bojtos as Honorary Consul from Hungary to the City of Cleveland. The elegant afternoon reception was co-hosted by the Cleveland Hungarian Development Panel, the Cleveland Magyar Club, the Hungarian American Coalition, and GE Lighting. Special Proclamations were presented on behalf of Ohio Governor Voinovich and Cleveland Mayor Michael White in honor of the historic occasion. Ambassador Pal Tar and Foreign Minister Géza Jeszenszky paid tribute to the Cleveland Hungarian American community's contributions to keeping the spirit of freedom alive during the past decades. At the same time they stressed the importance of a new spirit of cooperation since the democratic change in Hungary. László Bojtos expressed his sincere desire to serve both his homeland and his adopted country in his role as Honorary Consul. As an active member of Hungarian Communion of Friends and other Hungarian American organizations, the Bojtos family has hosted 84 visitors in the past 24 years, who at that time were leading intellectual dissidents in opposition to the then Communist government. Today many of them are members of the newly democratic Hungarian government; thus, Mr. Bojtos' appointment has closed the historic circle. For the first time since 1948, Cleveland will have an Honorary Consul from Hungary. Mr. Sándor Tar was appointed Honorary Consul in Miami, Florida. On behalf of the Hungarian American Coalition we wish both Mr. Bojtos and Mr. Tar much success in their worthwhile endeavor of representing Hungary in Cleveland and Miami. Helen Szablya: Honorary Consul from Hungary to Seattle, Washington. The Hungarian government continues its efforts to establish official representation in cities where Hungarian American communities exist. Helen (Mrs. Janos) Szablya is the most recently appointed Honorary Consul, whose wide variety of contacts in the business, education, and civic circles in the Seattle area will be of great benefit in building close cooperation between Hungary and Washington State. Hon. Consul László Bojtos, Foreign Minister Géza Jeszenszky, Ambassador Pal Tar Did You Know? Some interesting figures on Sister Cities: To date 931 U.S. cities have established Sister City ties with 1530 foreign cities, The newest Hungarian affiliation: Walnut Creek, California and Siofok, Hungary! The Bethlen Home in Ligonier, Pa. For sixty years The Bethlen Home has provided excellent care for the aged. Today the nursing home, which overlooks the beautiful Ligonier Valley, is the home of 103 patients. In addition, 20 retirement cottages and 14 apartments are available for independent living arrangements. Although at present there are no vacancies, Rev. Paul Kovács, Administrator of the Bethlen Home, will gladly answer questions or will arrange for visits. Please call (412) 238-6711. 6 • Hungarian American Coalition News • Summer 1993
