Fraternity-Testvériség, 1998 (76. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1998-01-01 / 1-2. szám
Page 20 TESTVÉRISÉG thoughtfulness. Your gift helps us realize that we have been twice blessed with not only a wonderful family, but also with a great deal of support from others to assist us along the way. Sincerely, Keith and Becki Dilley and family.” Maria Kovács is Manager of Branch 62 in Indiana. Through her generosity and personal gift to this family at Christmas time, Maria exemplifies the true spirit of fraternal- ism and we are proud to call her a member of the HRFA The Dilley sextuplets. BRANCH 63 - BRIDGEPORT - CONNECTICUT The annual meeting of our branch was held on May 5, 1998 at the residence of Branch Manager Louis Reszoly. After opening the meeting with a prayer by Mr. Reszoly, we proceeded to the election of branch officers for 1998. Elected were: Elizabeth Mocsi, President; Louis Barabas, Vice President; Rosemary Szepesi, Treasurer; Klara Barabas, Secretary. Preparations are underway for the Hungarian Rose Ball. For further information, call Mr. Reszoly at 203-270-1421. As in the past, our branch members continue to visit the sick at the hospital and the elderly at the old home. Louis Rezsoly, Branch Manager BRANCH 67 - SHARON, PENNSYLVANIA We held our annual branch meeting on January 14, 1998. It was opened with a prayer by Branch President William Szuch. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted by the members present. The Secretary-Treasurer’s report was presented. Memorial donations were made to the Bethlen Home. Additional donations were made to the Student Aid Fund, the Bethlen Home Activity Fund and the Beaver Falls Branch for a member in need. Future projects and volunteer activities for 1998 were discussed and will be implemented as the year evolves. The next meeting was scheduled for June 3, 1998 at the Branch Manager’s home. After the meeting was adjourned, the Secretary served refreshments and a social time was enjoyed by all present. Officers elected for 1998 were: William Szuch, President; John A. Palasin; Helen Szuch, Secretary-Treasuer. Helen Szuch, Branch Manager BRANCH 69 - COLUMBUS, OHIO The annual meeting of Branch 69 was held at the social hall of the Hungarian Reformed Church in Columbus, Ohio at 12:30 p.m. on December 28, 1997. Branch President Rev. István Nyeste opened the meeting with a prayer. The Secretary’s minutes and the Treasurer’s report were accepted as read. Branch Manager Irma Carnevale gave a report on the dance held on November 29th and mentioned that she absorbed the deficit of $600. She thanked the volunteers who helped decorate the hall, cook the food and those who donated pastries which were sold to help defray the cost of the dance. Officers elected for 1998 were: Rev. István Nyeste, Branch President; Janet Vegh, Vice President; Rose Komives, Secretary-Treasurer. The meeting was adjourned with a prayer by Rev. Nyeste. Following the branch meeting, a post-Christmas party was held at the social hall of the Hungarian Reformed Church, Columbus, Ohio. The hall was beautifully decorated with holiday festive decorations. There were about 55 members and children present. Under the sponsorship and planning of Branch Manager Irma Carnevale, delicious food was served at the luncheon. Afterwards we all had a lot of fun dancing - after instructions from a video presentation - and playing games - bingo being the most popular, with many prizes to win. The party ended at 4:00 p.m. We all had a lovely afternoon in the true spirit of fratemalism. Our Branch sponsored a Snowflake Dance at the Veterans Fraternal Hall on Livingston Avenue. The orchestra was under the leadership of Joe Jerome from Cleveland, Ohio. Volunteers helped to decorate the hall with huge white snowflakes hanging from the ceiling. It was very impressive and beautifully done. The food was prepared by members and parents of juvenile members. There was also a pastry booth where delicious Hungarian pastries could be bought. National Secretary Endre Csornán and his wife Arlene were present at our dance. Mr. Csornán presented Mrs. Carnevale with a check of $100 which helped to defray some of the costs. Dancing started at 8:00 p.m. and lasted until midnight. Grownups and children all had a wonderful time. Rose Komives, Secretary-Treasurer
