Fraternity-Testvériség, 1999 (77. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1999-04-01 / 1. szám
Page 14 TESTVÉRISÉG BRANCH 176 - The Kossuth Club of Northwest Indiana, East Chicago-The Social Club of the HRFA December 31,1998 Our New Year’s party was a cooperative effort with the Hungarian American Citizen’s Club. Cooperation was not a problem since many of our members belong to both clubs. Therefore, our members are friends united in a common principle, “the love of our rich traditions and the love of Hungary.” The planning, preparations and expenses for the event were shared equally. The party was again held at the Holy Trinity church hall. The vigil was at 6:00 p.m., and was attended by many members and guests. The hall was filled to its capacity of 90 people. The decorations added to the festive atmosphere. Each table had a bottle of Hungarian wine. The food was excellent; we had the traditional dishes of stuffed cabbage, chicken, sausages and potatoes. Our member George Chervenak was the disc jockey who did an excellent job in trying to please everyone. Before the sounding of midnight, party favors were distributed. Noise makers were given a test, and confetti and hats presented a great visual effect. After the clock struck twelve, we sang the National Anthem, toasted the New Year, and greeted family and friends. The presidents of both clubs gave a brief speech. When all the commotion subsided, we served “kocsonya,” which needless to say was very tasty. The sausages and the kocsonya were prepared by the Kovács family. Kati Mischak, Ilona Sisak and Marika Szilagyi prepared the stuffed cabbage. We have to compliment Marika Koromi and her many helpers in the kitchen. Marika neni is almost 80 years old and still works as though she were twenty. Many thanks to the officers of the Citizen’s Club: Sándor and Val Kristóf, Tibor, Marjai, Julius and Marika Pinces and Rose Karácsony. Thanks also to the officers of the Kossuth Club: Joe and Marika Kovács, Steve and Kati Mischak, Miklós and Klári Tothfalusi, Magda Marjai, and the many others who worked to make this evening so successful. When the evening was over, we found out that this team effort not only paid off but also generated profit for both clubs. I anticipate that this successful cooperative effort will be soon followed by other events. The Kossuth Club held its first meeting of the year on January 8,1999. It was opened with a prayer and the honoring of the American and Hungarian flags. President Kati Mischak called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The financial report was presented by treasurer Joe Kovács. Our secretary Magda Marjai greeted the new guests Sándor and Val Kristóf and Anna Jugovich. New Business: Julia Pongress called our attention to Joe Rnaver who decorated our hall for Christmas and New Year. Joe was commended for a job well done. Father Skerl greeted the brave souls that showed up at our meeting in spite of the adverse weather conditions. He recommended that we see the video that Father Vámos acquired on Hungarian Christmas traditions in Slovakia. The election of new officers was canceled due to the absence of members who could not come to the meeting due to bad weather conditions. Joe Kovács recommended that our club donate $ 100 to the Hungarian (Magyar) Club of Chicago for their scholarship fund. The recommendation was accepted. Kati Mischak closed the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Dinner followed and the rest of the evening was spent in good fellowship. Steve Mischak, Recording Secretary (For any questions concerning your insurance or fraternal needs, please call Branch Manager Kati Mischak at 219— 947-1825.) BRANCH 300, WASHINGTON, D.C. The Kossuth House Social Club Promises a New Cultural Life in the American Hungarian Community of the Greater Washington Area. We are pleased to announce the opening of a new chapter in the cultural life of the American Hungarian community in Washington, D.C., namely the Kossuth House Social Club (KHSC). The KHSC is committed to reanimating the cultural and social life of our community through the sharing, practice and celebration of Hungarian history and traditions, arts and culture - in short our heritage. Members of the KHSC are entitled to attend an exciting variety of events throughout the year ranging from monthly film showings and critiques, traditional food samplings and an annual picnic to regular presentations by academics and professionals from the arts and sciences, as well as workshops, a Christmas party and other events proposed by members. In addition to these events, the KHSC will publish a quarterly newsletter to collect and share the memorable images, thoughts, ideas from the presentations and social gatherings. These essays, interviews and photo illustrations will appear in electronic form on the Internet. The KHSC website (http://www.hrfa.orgl. which is under the umbrella of the HRFA, will also keep you posted on upcoming events and provide a forum for feedback, questions and information exchange in service of its members. To join the KHSC, please call the Home Office at 202- 328-2630. (The KHSC belongs to the Washington, D.C. Branch 300 of the HRFA, but operates as a separate entity under its auspices.) (For your insurance or fraternal needs, please call Branch Manager Steve Major at 703-938-8087.)
