Magyar News, 2004. szeptember-2005. augusztus (15. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2005-01-01 / 5. szám
sons, Erika and László Bodák, Margit and László Bollyky, Lenore and John De Csepel, Drs. Olga and Stephen Kaáli, Mr. András Pé-tery, Mary and Richard Radcliffe, Andrea and Christian Sauska, Marianne and Paul Tolda-lagi and Zsuzsa and András Veres for their most generous contributions. We are indebted to Ms. Monika Elling of Monarchia Wines and Mr. István Flesch of Craftman Wines for their much-appreciated support. Ms. Evelyn Dómján was generous again in providing valuable art pieces for the silent auction. We are most grateful to Lenke and József Kata for their dependable and dedicated multi-faceted support and service. Mr. Árpád Makay, Mrs. Klára Felsöbüki Nagy, Csilla Somogyi, Ártó Szabó and Kriszta Venczel were very involved in operational support, while Ms. Judith Balogh, Mrs. Lenke Kata , Ms. Ilona Kovács, Ms. Kati Kovács, Mrs. Klára Felsöbüki Nagy, Mrs. Olga Réthy, Mrs. Ella Kovács Szabó and Kriszta Venczel had created and prepared the wonderful torts. The Hungarian Cultural Society of Connecticut. had been instrumental in providing support of educational and cultural activities of the Hungarian minority enclaves of Central Europe since the 1980's. We have financed the installation of over hundred parabola antenna systems for isolated communities; HCSC has contributed to the construction of churches, day care centers, orphanages, high schools and universities. The proceeds of this year's Celebration will provide funds for maintaining the support of 5 students at 5 Hungarian high schools (a total of 25) in Transylvania and Partium. A similar support of educational grants will be established in Trans- Carpathia also. In addition, we shall maintain our operational support of the Teleki- Bolyai Library of Marosvásárhely (Tirgu- Mures) and the "Posonium" Publishing House in Bratislava (Pozsony). We are truly grateful for the generous help you have provided in the past, and respectfully ask for your continued interest and assistance. Dr Balázs B. Somogyi Wines of Hungary A Celebration (Arto Szabó photos) Left to right: Zsuzsa Dömötör, Csaba Cséke, Gábor Dömötör presents Captain and Lady of the Fort to Balázs and Csilla Somogyi teristics of the wines and and the four wine-growing regions represented; Mr. Csaba Cséke, Co-chair, outlined the educational and cultural activities, supported by The Hungarian Cultural Society of Connecticut. In a surprise development, unbeknownst to the Somogyis, the Society conferred the title of "Captain of the Fort" and "Lady of the Fort" to the surprised , but ultimately very grateful couple. Mr Gábor Dömötör, conducted the" presentation" with his usual eloquence and wit. The dinner featured a tasty "beef consume with wine", while the main course provided a choice between "Beef roulade with spinach/mushroom and herbed bread filling" and "Tarragon roasted chicken". The selection of the dessert was generous beyond words; ten varieties of remarkable torts were available for tasting and enjoyment. These had been prepared with the active participation and of enthusiastic, and happily, very talented ladies, under the most skillful supervision of Mrs. Ella Kovács Szabó. The silent auction offered a variety highly valuable articles and services - the bidding was heated but essentially goodnatured; this activity was significant to the success of the evening. Those in the mood had the pleasant opportunity to dance to the music of the popular Zoltán Zorándy Orchestra. "Wines of Hungary: A Celebration" was highly successful. It is fitting to list those whose contributions were especially special: Nelly Adámkovics for the organization and conduct of the silent auction, Ms. Zsuzsa Dömötör and Mr. Csaba Cséke for their highly successful work as Chairper-The Hungarian Cultural Society of Connecticut (HCSC) held its annual Gala on October 30th, at the Italian Center , Stamford, CT. This year's Gala thematically centered around the celebration of Hungarian wines and wine-growing regions. Congressman Christopher Shays, a few days before his reelection to the United States Congress, made a surprise appearance at our function. The charismatic politician, a proven friend to Hungarians in Connecticut, did not make a typical "political" speech. He emphasized the importance and significance of maintaining the national heritage and expressed his belief of the importance of ethnic influence in creating a stronger, more dedicated American citizenry. Christopher Shays and his wife were enthusiastically received by all present. A reception was held at the beginning of the evening. 250 guests mingled, moved around and established new contacts. A sense of excitement and anticipation was clearly palpable. The wine-tasting program of the Celebration proved to be highly popular indeed. The Villány and Eger regions were represented by Monarchia Wines (Ms. Monika Elling was the spokes-person). The samples of wines of the Neszmély area were presented by Craftman Wines (Mr. István Flesch was the able commentator), while the delicious Tokay wines generously provided by Andrea and Christian Sauska. The Gypsy orchestra created the musical background. Dr. Balázs B. Somogyi, President of HCSC welcomed the participants and acknowledged the dignitaries in attendance. Prof. August Molnár, President of the American-Hungarian Foundation, Mr. Péter Sárközi, Deputy Consul General of the Republic of Hungary, accompanied by his wife, Anikó, Mr. László Hámos, President of the Hungarian Human Rights Foundation and his wife Zsuzsa, and Mr. Kálmán Magyar, President of Centrum Management and the Hungarian Museum of Passaic New Jersey and his wife, Judith were warmly received. Ms. Zsuzsa Dömötör, Chairperson of the Gala gave a presentation on the charac yc So
