Fraternity-Testvériség, 1986 (64. évfolyam, 1-3. szám)
1986-04-01 / 2. szám
Page 20 TESTVÉRISÉG Branch Manager Frances Szuch discussed the possibility of having a summer meeting with a picnic. Sandra Duceour made a motion to adjourn, seconded by M. Lipski. Sandy Duceour, secretary BRANCH 198 - LIGONIER At the officers election meeting the following were elected officers for 1986: Rev. Paul Kovács — president, Paul T. Kovács — vice president, Leslie Kastal — secretary, John Lazar — treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Mircse — controller. BRANCH 200 - KALAMAZOO The meeting of Branch 200 was held in the Hungarian Evangelical and Reformed Church social room, at 805 Mills St., Kalamazoo. It was held at 3 PM, on February 9, 1986. Nicolas Kemendy, president, opened the meeting with a prayer. Mrs. Mihály Mikié also said a prayer. Two letters were read. One concerning the Statue of Liberty Fund. The second letter was about the Fund Raising Dinner and Anniversary celebration at the Magyar Reformed Church in Allen Park. No one will be going to this fund raising since it falls on the same day as our congregational meeting. Sixty new name tags were sent to Mrs. Kiss. Some were printed wrong and a lot of the people belonging to the branch were missing. A motion was made by Mrs. Kiss to keep the same officers as last year. This was seconded by James Bodnar; motion was passed and carried. Officers are as follows: Mihály Mikié — president, James Bodnar — vice president, Nicholas Kemendy — controller, Margaret Harasim — secretary. Meeting was adjourned. Margaret Harasim, secretary BRANCH 259 - LOS ANGELES One of the outstanding cultural events in recent years in the Los Angeles area was a program entitled “Artists for an Artist.” The title indicates the purpose of the program. Outstanding performing artists rallied to support their colleague, István Czovek, opera singer, who was severely injured in an automobile accident several months ago. Mr. Czovek is well-known in the Los Angeles area, particularly the Hungarian community. His talent, his golden voice, his extensive repertoire (sacred, secular, classical, opera) has enhanced numerous programs and church services. Tibor Dolinszky, as host and coordinator of the program greeted the capacity audience in both the Hungarian and English language. Sándor Na- szody, dramatic artist and Master of Ceremonies presented an introductory monologue. Iby Laslo opera singer, accompanied by Pal Verbansky, pianist, presented selections from Szenes-Lajtai and Webber-Romhanyi. Pal Verbansky, pianist, presented in his own arrangement selections from Loewe: My Fair Lady, Potpourri. Mihály Hont- vary, opera singer, friend and colleague of Mr. Czovek coming from New York to perform at this program, presented selections from Hungarian operettas and an Italian art song. He was accompanied by Magda Sovincz, pianist. Eva Szörényi, dramatic artist, recited selections from Ferenc Fay, Sándor Kanyadi, Sándor Csoori and Gyula Illyés. Sanyi Braun, violin virtuoso, accompanied by Magda Sovincz, pianist, performed selections from Monti, Kalman, Chopin and Bartók. Judith Neszlenyi, concert pianist, performed the Concert Etude by Liszt, and selections from Z. Kodály in her own arrangement. In closing, Iby Laslo, opera singer, accompanied by Judith Neszlenyi, concert pianist, performed selections from Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana and Verdi: Aida. This well-received program was sponsored jointly by the Hungarian Reformed Church (Hollywood) and the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America Branches 379 (Hollywood, Tibor Dolinszky) and 259 (Los Angeles, Margaret Saltzer). The idea for this benefit program was originated by Iby Laslo (HRFA member, Branch 259) and was very ably arranged and coordinated by Tibor Dolinszky (HRFA, Board of Directors, Chief-Elder, Hungarian Reformed Church, Hollywood). The proceeds of this program were presented to Mr. Czovek by Tibor Dolinszky to help defray his medical expenses. Mr. István Czovek in his closing remarks to the audience first of all gave thanks to God, whose Grace preserved his life, and then to the sponsors, the Hollywood Hungarian Reformed Ghurch, The Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, to all the performing artists, and to the audience, all of whom made this excellent program possible. This program represented the highest ideals of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America and American-Hungarian Fraternalism. Margaret Saltzer
