Fraternity-Testvériség, 1996 (74. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1996-01-01 / 1. szám
FRATERNITY Page 23 BRANCH 151 - BEAVER FALLS, PA Annual meeting of our branch was held on October 29, 1995 at 3:00 P.M. It was held at the Csoman’s residence in Beaver Falls. Present were: Joseph Fabri, Branch President; Alex Varady, Branch Treasurer; Margaret Fabri, and the following branch members: Arlene Csornán, Elizabeth Rezes, Elvira Spagina, Ódon Kovács, Katica Kovács, Endre Csornán and Joseph Csornán. Branch President Joe Fabri opened the meeting by greeting everyone and called upon Arlene Csornán for a short prayer. The minutes of the last branch meeting were read and accepted. Branch Treasurer Alex Varady gave the treasurer’s report, which was accepted and approved. Discussion followed and under new business, the following was approved: (1) Children’s Christmas Party was set for December 16th. The gifts for the children will be provided by our branch. The dinner will be a covered dish of chicken, ham, and refreshments also provided by the branch. The rental of the Hungarian Home Hall will be paid by the Federation. (2) A tentative date for hurka and kolbasz- making was set for November 18, 1995. (3) In conjunction with the Federation’s 100th anniversary, Branch 151 is planning a dinner-dance at the Holiday Inn on Route 18 in Beaver Falls on Saturday, March 9, 1996. The election of officers for 1996 followed. Elected were: Joseph Fabri, President; László Kovács, Vice President; Alex Varady, Treasurer; Peggy Fabri, Secretary; Helen Wilson, Comptroller. The meeting was closed with a short prayer. Children’s Christmas Party Our Christmas party was held at the Hungarian Home in Ellwood City on Saturday, December 16, 1995 at 3:00 P.M. The children came with their parents and invited guests. The branch officers brought the main course and beverages while the guests brought the desserts and pastries. There were about fourteen children and with the adults we were altogether forty people. Dinner was opened with a prayer by Peg Fabri. We all enjoyed the delicious meal and fellowship. The children had a wonderful time, especially when they received their gifts from Branch Manager Arlene Csornán. Christmas carols were sung in honor of our Lord’s birthday. Branch President Joe Fabri and National Secretary Andy Csornán concluded the Christmas party with a few words and wished us all a blessed Christmas. A special thanks was extended to the children’s parents who took time in sub-zero temperatures to come to our party and also to the Ellwood City group for faithfully attending our branch activities. Our branch had a surprise shower for Kathy and Ed Kovács. These young people came to this country five years ago and have been members of the Federation for a few years now. Ed and Kathy recently bought a lovely house in the Beaver Falls area. We thought that as members of the branch, we would help them furnish their new home by having a shower. The shower was held in their home and all those who attended brought gifts for the new home along with their favorite casseroles and pastries. Ed and Kathy were naturally quite surprised and delighted. The evening was enjoyable and the fellowship very meaningful. Ed and Kathy are a lovely young couple and parents of a son Attila and daughter Kathleen. Peg Fabri, Secretary BRANCH 158 - VESTABURG, PA Branch Manager Irene Sinclair opened the annual meeting held on December 3, 1995 at 2:00 P.M. The opening prayer was by Mary Patrick. The treasurer reported that the money we had was used to buy materials for our projects. We will continue with our benevolent projects, i.e., collecting clothing for the needy, making care bags for battered women, collecting canceled stamps for a monastery, used eyeglasses for Lion’s Club, and food collection for the food bank. We decided that instead of exchanging gifts for Christmas, we would make a donation for our projects. Officers elected for 1996 are: Irene Sinclair, President; Mary Patrick, Vice President; Nancy Posten, Treasurer; Debbie Noska, Secretary. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 P.M. Irene Sinclair, Branch Manager & President BRANCH 182 - FLINT, Mi Meeting of our branch was held on November 22, 1995 at 3:00 P.M. It was opened by John Koncz with a prayer offered by Branch Manager Tibor Nagy. A report was made on hospital and nursing home visitations as well as shut-ins. The list of new members was presented. The announcement of the 1996 convention was read and plans for a picnic to observe the 100th anniversary of the Federation were discussed Officers elected for 1996 are: John Koncz, President; Robert Nagy, Vice President; Tracy Koncz, Treasurer; Pearl Fredell, Secretary The next meeting is scheduled for April 28, 1996. The meeting adjourned at 3:45 P.M. Tibor Nagy, Branch Manager BRANCH 197 - SPRINGDALE, PA The annual meeting was held on December 10, 1995 at 2:00 P.M. Plans were discussed for a dinner-dance held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Federation. Also discussed were the plans for a picnic (bacon roast) on May 5th held in conjunction with the delegate election meeting.
