Fraternity-Testvériség, 1993 (71. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1993-01-01 / 1. szám
Page 14 TESTVÉRISÉG cHbws BRANCH 1 - BRIDGEPORT, CT The annual meeting of our branch was held at the Nagy Hall of the First United Church of Christ in Bridgeport, Connecticut on January 28, 1993. Mr. John Koi opened the meeting at 10:45 a.m., and Reverend Anthony Szilagyi offered the opening prayer. It was reported that branch member Miss Ethel Egry was now in a nursing home and that Mrs. Margaret Nagy passed away in March 1992. Mr. Koi talked about the Convention held in Washington last September. He mentioned that life policies are still paid-up at age 85, and that the student aid donation is $500 for students who are members of the Federation for 5 years and more. He said that he would inquire about the donations made to the Florida disaster victims. It has been decided that a memorial donation would be made by the branch upon the passing away of a branch member. The following activities are scheduled: A trip to Atlantic City in March, and a trip to the New York Hungarian Reformed Church on Palm Sunday. Family and Church Members celebrated Mr. John Koi’s 80th birthday on December 9. We also elected officers for 1993. Elected were: Mr. John Koi, Sr., President; Mr. Alexander Perigyi, Vice President; Ms. Robin Racz, Treasurer; Mrs. Ella Racz, Secretary. Our Branch Manager is Mrs. Margaret Csuka. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 A.M. Ella Racz, Secretary Many Happy Returns to you, Mr. Koi. May you enjoy many more birthdays in good health and with God’s blessings. The Editor. BRANCH 3 - FAIRPORT HARBOR, OH The annual meeting of Branch 3 was held on Sunday, December 13, 1992. It was opened by Branch Manager Ed Bihary. Reverend Louis Medgyesi gave the opening prayer. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Reports were given on the Convention of the Federation in September 1992. The election of officers for 1993 followed. Elected were: Rev. Louis Medgyesi, President; Louis Medgyesi, Vice President; James Varga, Treasurer; Elizabeth Ticel, Secretary. Reverend Medgyesi and Ed Bihary asked members to review their policies, update their beneficiaries and their coverage. It was resolved that we continue supporting the Bethlen Home and the local “Breakfast Bunch” for we firmly believe that young children must have a balanced diet. We also discussed the summer picnic and the bacon roast. We are planning to have a chicken and dumpling dinner fund raiser. We will continue supporting the Bethlen Home Sunday Service; we will continue visiting the sick and the shut-ins, and we will be donating holiday baskets to the needy. The next meeting is scheduled for June 13, 1993, 12:15 P.M. at the Fairport Hungarian Reformed Church when we will discuss plans for the upcoming picnic. We thank Mrs. Elizabeth Medgyesi for the refreshments. The meeting adjourned at 1:15 P.M. Elizabeth Ticel, Secretary BRANCH 4 - CLEVELAND, OH Youngest members of our branch are Thomas Patrick Harsany and his brother Joseph Michael. Their parents, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Harsany, are members of the Federation, and they regularly participate in fraternal activities held by our branch. We welcome our young members and wish them God’s blessings. Jolán Abel, Branch Manager From l. to r. Thomas Patrick & Joseph Michael Harsany
