Magyar News, 1995. szeptember-1996. augusztus (6. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1995-09-01 / 1. szám

FEDERATION OF HUNGARIANS

For an hour representatives of area Hunganan organizations sat at the round table. Dr. Balazs Somogyi was at the helm. He also was there on behalf of the Hungarian Cultural Society of Connecticut. The Pannónia American Hungarian Club's president Sara Matolcsy sat across the table with members of her board. Sort of at the head, the dean of the group. Joseph Stiber president of the American Hungarian Heritage Association took a seat. Rudy.Knzsan. from the Wallingford Hungarian Club was also the host with Barbara Kapi. Representives of

In October we are going to host a world reknowned orchestra, the Szalay Gypsy Orchestra with 13 members They all have the highest level of musical education from the List Ferenc Music Academy in Budapest, and individually each was blessed with outstanding talent. Their program includes Hunganan Rhapsody by

the Hungarian Cultural Society also participated. The Hartford Hungarian Club couldn't make it this time.

The reason I gave Federation of Hungarians as the headline ofthis article is because finally we had a gathering where we all organizations worked on one goal, and that goal was about Hungarians. All the above mentioned organizations in the past did their best to organize or provide opportunities to appreciate and enhance Hungarian Heritage. Usually these were limited in scope because of what

Liszt, esardases, verbunkos, Kuruc songs, gypsy songs from the region including Csak Egy Kislány. In the program we also find Repülj Fecském (Fly My Swallow) and the Monti Csardas.

The performance will take place in Fairfield at the Tomlinson School Aditorium on October 7, Saturday afternoon.. So,

could be offered from local resources, and on the other hand by the unfortunate small number of audience or participants. Now this suppose to change. The offering is on the highest level, and hopefully the attendance will match up to it. This time we all expect to see those who always cry that there is no Hungarian activity going on, but when something is happening these are the ones who are missing.

Now it is time to say something about the event that this "federation" is planning

soon you will be approached and called on to have your reservation secured. You should also canvass among your friends, even among non Hungarians, inviting them to this concert. This will be an event that will make all Hungarians proud.

Joseph F. Balogh

SZALAI HUNGARIAN GYPSY ORCHESTRA.

THE MARY KATONA SCHOLARSHIP 1996

The American Hungarian Heritage Association is offering to area students the 1996 Mary Katona Scholarships, established in memory of the former Town Clerk and civic leader of Fairfield, Connecticut.

Scholarships from $500.00 to $1,000.00 are available to undergraduate 6

or graduate students accepted to enter or already enrolled in an accredited college or university. Applicants must be of Hungarian background and reside in Connecticut. Also the maximum age of the student should be under 30.

Each applicant will be judged on the basis of academic record, financial need, participation in community activities, and affiliation with American Hungarian organizations. A written essay is also required.

Application forms are available from Hungarian churches and committee members, or with a self addressed stamped envelope from Bette Standish Johnson, 245 Unquowa Road, Apt. 107, Fairfield, CT 06430

Applications must be received by Nov. 30, 1995. The awards will be given at the Scholarship Tea Party on Jan.

7,1996.