Fraternity-Testvériség, 1997 (75. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1997-01-01 / 1. szám
FRATERNITY Page 11 BRANCH 134 - GR. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA Annual meeting of our branch was held on February 1, 1997. It was opened by Branch President Marion Nagy followed by a prayer by Branch Manager Olga Damay. The Treasurer’s report was accepted. Birthdays and anniversaries were acknowledged. New members were introduced, two of which received student aid in 1996. Delegate Olga Darnay reported on the Convention. Congratulations were extended to those of our young members who received cash awards for their posters. Christmas gifts were given to the little ones. L. to r.: Marion Nagy, her grandson Joel Nagy, Michael Darnay, Olga Darnay's grandson, Olga Darnay and her other grandson J.R. Darnay. All three young members were winners of the Federation ’s 100th anniversary poster contest. Michael won the 3rd prize, Joel and J.R. received honorable mention. All three were given cash awards from the Federation. President Marion Nagy announced that we would be hosting the forthcoming Western Pennsylvania district meeting on March 15, 1997. Branch members volunteered to help in all phases of the preparations. We have a craft table for fund raising and are scheduling a raffle. In the past year, we took food and baked goods for Christmas to shut-ins. We paid our respects to families who lost loved ones and we sent get well cards to members. We had several cook outs this past summer. A trip was also taken to Atlantic City. Our projects for this year will include making different kinds of crafts and we are now working on painting wooden hearts. Officers elected for 1997 are: Marion Nagy, President; William Nagy, Vice President; Olga Damay, Treasurer; Julia Nagy, Secretary. For information on upcoming events, call Olga Damay at (412)466-2710. Julia Nagy, Branch Secretary BRANCH 151 - BEAVER FALLS, PENNSYLVANIA One of our newest members is Alexa Maria DeSantes. Alexa is the daughter of Jeff and Julie DeSantes and the granddaughter of Joe and Peg Fabri. We wish God’s richest blessings on Alexa’s life. Joe Fabri, a proud grandfather, with his youngest grandchild, Alexa. October Harvest Dance Every year in October, the adults and many children of our branch attend the Hungarian traditional Harvest Dance at the Ellwood City Hungarian Club. For this festive occasion, the dance hall is colorfully decorated with fall leaves and fruits hanging from vines. Children have much fun playing traditional games and showing off their beautiful native costumes. The children always have such a good time that they can hardly wait for next year’s Harvest Dance. A precious group of Hungarian “dancers” proudly showing off their native costumes.
