Fraternity-Testvériség, 1991 (69. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1991-04-01 / 2. szám
Page 12 TESTVÉRISÉG where he held the services. On these occasions, Elizabeth recited her poem written in the Hungarian language as follows: JÓKÍVÁNSÁG A HAZÁNAK Nem vagyok költő, sem forradalmár Csak idegen ágra szálló madár Rabsorsom hazámból elűzött Mint ahogy elűzött még oly sok szenvedőt. Hiába a távolság, hiába az idegen Ez sem segít a meggyötört szíveken. Szemünkben még ott ül a fény, Visszatért szívünkbe újra a remény. Magyarok Istene segítsed a népet Ne hagyd elveszni e rég szenvedőket Szabadságot adj e népnek Ne adj helyet újabb bűnnek. Szenvedett e nép eleget, Adj kezébe kenyeret. Ellenség e földet ne tapossa Arcukat csak örömkönny mossa Ne engedd, hogy tovább nyúzzák, Még ingéből is kifosszák. A hazát tépték, szétosztották, Szinte hangját is elfojtották Nem gondoltak akkor arra, Hogy lélek is van a magyarba'. Rázd meg magad Magyarország Szakadjon a bilincs s rablánc Hadd lássa Nyugat és Kelet, Magyart tiporni nem lehet. Lengjen a zászló, Égjenek a fények, Magyar torokból harsogjon az ének! Szóljon imádságunk a Mindenható Égnek Örök szabadságot a hős magyar népnek! The president thanked Elizabeth for her moving poem. Elizabeth Kastal is a refugee from Transylvania. She arrived six years ago with her two little girls to join her husband. They are all members of the HRFA. After Elizabeth's recital, the members planned a get together for the branch members of Ligonier — tentatively sometime in August. The election of officers for 1991 followed. Elected were: The Rev. Paul Kovács, President; Esther Berkey, Vice President; Edith Kovács, Secretary-Treasurer. With no further business, motion was made and seconded to close the meeting, which the president did with a prayer. Refreshments were served and all persons present had an enjoyable time. Edith Kovács, Branch Manager BRANCH 300—WASHINGTON, D.C. The annual meeting of our branch was held on June 7, 1991 at 8:00 p.m. at 10201 Grosvenor Place in Rockville, MD. Presiding officers were the Rev. Imre Bertalan and Sándor Taraszovics, Vice President of branch 300. The opening prayer was given by Reverend Bertalan. Minutes of the previous meeting and the treasurer's report were read and accepted. Reverend Bertalan eulogized the former president of the branch, István Ébner, and all those present held a moment of silence in remembrance. Reverend Bertalan stated that it was the task of the Washington, D.C. branch to bring a harmonious relationship among all Hungarian organizations in the city. He emphasized the importance of the Kossuth House in our nation's capital; on the other hand he stressed the fact that it can only continue existing if we had enough membership. He then introduced the idea of Social Membership, per resolution adopted by the 33rd Convention. Kiss Éva, Ébner Franciska, Dér Pál, Wood Mária, Tóth Béla, Pflum Tériké Vice President Sándor Taraszovics relinquished his position along with all former elected officers. The nomination committee then gathered for new nominations. Sándor Taraszovics led the elections. Elected were: Paul Der, President; Franciska Ébner, Vice President; Béla Tóth, Treasurer; Teri Pflum, Comptroller; Éva I. Kiss, Secretary-Manager. A new position
