Fraternity-Testvériség, 1999 (77. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1999-07-01 / 2. szám
FRATERNITY Page 21 St. George District, Branch 501, Metuchen, New Jersey Scholarship Award Presentation On Sunday, February 28, 1999, the St. George District, Branch 501 of the HRFA hosted a Family Breakfast at St. Michael’s Flungarian Byzantine Catholic Church following the 8:30 a.m. Liturgy. The Continental Breakfast consisted of juice, cereal, Hungarian rolls and kalacs, kifli, Danish pastry, croissants, hot cross buns, bagels, fruit, coffee and tea. Highlight of the breakfast was the awarding of the first Paul Gyukeri Scholarship to Dawn Marie Brzozowski. The presentation was made by Paul Gyukeri, son of the late Mr. Paul Gyukeri, one of the founders of the St. George Catholic Union and St. Michael’s Church. Dawn is currently employed as a Graduate Assistant at the Institute of Child Study at Kean University working toward a MA Degree and State licensure as a School Psychologist. She has attained a 4.0 grade point average. Also present at the ceremony was Dawn’s husband Christopher and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Russsell Nemeth and approximately 100 parishioners. Margaret Pauli, Branch Manager The annual organizational meeting was held on Sunday, February 28,1999 with Margaret Pauli, President, presiding. John Krilla opened the meeting with a prayer. Reading of the minutes and the Treasurer’s report were approved as read. Under old business, the report on the Family Breakfast that was hosted minutes earlier was given by Michael Pauli, Jr., Director. He noted that a presentation of the first Paul Gyukeri Scholarship was made during the Breakfast to Dawn (Nemeth) Brzozowksi. Elected to office for 1999 were: Margaret Pauli, President; Richard Pauli, Vice President; Laura Melanson, Secretary; Lawrence Toth, Treasurer; and John Krilla, Advisor. Margaret expressed her appreciation for the vote of confidence. Under new business, the up and coming Maria Poes Fraternal Day was touched upon briefly. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, August 1, 1999 starting at 12:00 noon. A plan to sell Angel ornaments for Christmas trees was discussed as a possible fund raising project. Early plans were unveiled by Director Pauli for an event called “A Night of Music.” Staging would take place at St. Michael’s Auditorium at a date still to be determined. The participation by area Branches will be encouraged. Further plans are forthcoming. The meeting was adjourned with a prayer. Laura Melanson, Branch Secretary Scholarship Presentation L. to r : Margaret Pauli, President/Manager Branch 501, Dawn Marie Brzozowski, recipient, Paul Gyukeri, son of the late Paul Gyukeri. Research our Heritage through the Internet The Internet has become an increasingly effective means of researching our Heritage. There are a wide variety of topics that can be accessed directly or through links found on our HRFA Web site (www. hrfa.org). One of these links pertains to the Hungarian Coronation Jewels. Here can be found pictures of the crown of St. Stephen I, the Scepter and Orb, the Sword, the Cloak and Relic Holder of the Hand of St. Stephen I. These much revered objects of Hungarian history are all available on our HRFA Web site. Various other topics dealt with on this site are Hungarians at a Glimpse, Cultural and Social Events, Arts and Sciences, History, Organizations and Institutions, and the Hungarian Embassy in Washington, DC and the American Embassy in Budapest. One can also find information on Folklore, Tourism, Hungarian studies in the United States, Hungarian Language, Hungarian Cuisine and Drink Delights, Media and an access to other links with more information relating to Hungary. Additional sites are available for those interested in Genealogy. They cover tips on Reading Hungarian, Census Records, Deciphering Old Handwriting, and Hungarian Terms for Illnesses, which were used for Death Records. Another site handles Hungarian Terms and Phrases, which just recently helped me to understand what the word “zseller” meant. It was used many times on the Hungarian Church Records after the name of the man. The meaning was “tenant farmer.” The Ellis Island and National Archives site are also very informative. Many people would like to know the name of the ship that brought their ancestors to America. They certainly can find that information and also pictures of some of those grand and glorious ships. Much credit goes to the Web designers and to Sándor Vegh who maintains our HRFA Web site. We encourage everyone to visit and to let us know what you think! Margaret Pauli, Branch Manager (732) 549-4898
