Fraternity-Testvériség, 2003 (81. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2003-10-01 / 4. szám
Page 16 TESTVÉRISÉG For Thanksgivng, our branch donated a turkey, trimmings, pies, etc. to Christ House, a health care center for the homeless in Washington, D.C. To all the members and friends of the branch, I wish you a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. Teri Pflum, Branch Manager Tel: 301-251-1754 Branch 501 - Metchen, New Jersey Mrs. Patricia Gamer and Mrs. Ellen McNeil were the recipients of Certificates of Appreciation and pins from the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America for 25 years of loyal membership in Branch 501. The presentation was made during a celebration honoring the 92nd birthday of their grandmother, Mrs. Martha Hudak, who is also the mother of Branch Manager Margaret Pauli. Wishing all our members and friends a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Margaret Pauli, Branch Manager Tel: 732-549-4898 E-mail: mmpaull@castle.net Patricia Gamer, Margaret Pauli, and Ellen McNeil Student Aid Recipients As one of its many fraternal benefits, the HRFA offers a one-time financial assistance of $600 to our young members who are pursuing a college education. It is intended that this scholarship be applied towards the cost of tuition, fees, books, or room and board. All students who fulfill the following requirements may apply: 1. Must be a member of the HRFA for at least five years immediately preceding the date of application for the scholarship. He or she must be a member in good standing, i.e., applicant’s policy reflects no arrears in dues and policy is not lapsed or matured. 2. Should be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate day student in an accredited four-year college or university. The scholarship is not available to first-year college students. It is only granted to those who are in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year and have earned good grades for the courses completed. Graduate students are also encouraged to apply. The applicant should contact his or her branch manager or the Home Office to receive an application form. Once the form is completed, the applicant should send it to the branch manager or the Home Office, together with a transcript. The Home Office will review and process the application. When approved, a check will be sent to the applicant. Kathryn Elizabeth Cherris, member of Branch 20: “I am currently a senior at York College of Pennsylvania. I always knew that I wanted to pursue a career in teaching. I was accepted into my major in the English Education Department and since I began attending York College in the fall of 1999,1 have been very proud to be a part of such a strong teaching program. I also have focused on a minor in Art Education. At this point in my college career, I am finishing the final part of my education. I am currently student teaching an eighth grade English class in a community near my college. So far it has been a wonderful experience and it has only increased my excitement about getting out into the “real teaching world.” I am very honored to be considered for a scholarship from the HRFA. My grandfather, Charles Cseresznye Cherris, was a humanitarian, a poet, and a mentor. He inspired my love for English and the Humanities. I dedicate everything I am and will become to him for teaching me to appreciate and embrace our Hungarian heritage as well as striving to excel and follow my dreams of becoming a teacher.” (Kathryn was recommended for the scholarship by Branch Manager Deneice Oroszvary.)
