Fraternity-Testvériség, 2006 (84. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2006-07-01 / 3. szám
Tabitha Dorman (Miss Magyar of 2005), with a dramatic reading of Miss Gabor's famous quotations. Recognition was given to the Hungarian Clubs and their activities and accomplishments: Bob Dobey of the McKeepsort Hungarian Club, Arpad Domos of the Pittsburgh Hazelwook Hungarian Club, Bill Hrabosky of the Ellwood City Hungarian Club and Bob Hoffman of the Zelienole Beneficial Hungarian Club. Rose Gerzsenyi displayed traditional costumes of Hungary’s various regions. They were hand-made and each had their own style to show the regions of the styles. Then honored was past Miss Magyar of 2005, Miss Tabitha Dorman, and the crowning of 2006 Miss Magyar, Miss Rose Kovach took place, who is from Stubenville, OH. Mrs. Olga Amber of Coraopolis, PA preserved and shared memories displayed of old programs and newspaper clippings dating back to 1945, consisting of past programs of Hungarian Kennywood Day with Miss Magyar Pageant, and the audience filled the pavilions with singing and dancing. The Rev. Alexander Jalso of Brownsville, PA gave short address and the Rev. Joseph Posta of the Bethlen Home gave the closing prayer and wished for a continuation of this tradition that brings the Hungarians together each year. A special recognition is in place to Christina Yakich, coordinator of the Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Pennsylvania for a job well done! Congratulations to the children also, who were good and entertaining! We especially thank Rose Gerzsenyi and her helpers for their efforts to make this event Rose Gerzsenyi, Joe Fabn and Christina Yakich such a success, as well as for the food, music, and an evening of fun and sharing our Hungarian Culture. After the program the high temperature was forgotten and everybody continued to eat and dance for the rest of the evening. Matt Wallace Scholarship Program On a beautiful August 14 we did a car wash at Wendy’s fast food restaurant. It’s also a special time to get together as a team: Emma Decellis, Peg and Joe Fabri, Chad Behanna, Stacy Kremer, Rolanda, Matt Wallace and Betty Petrucha. We laughed when Stacy said we have to organize so we know who is going to wash the windows and who sprays and soaps the cars. We even teased her after that she is our administrator. Matt Wallace Car Wash This has been an ongoing project for us to provide funds for Matt Wallace as he goes off to college and needs to prepare for his internship this fall which will be in Kansas city. Matt has been quite an inspiration to us spiritually and an encouragement as well: to see such a change in his life because of the Lord and his commitment to the Lord’s work. Matt is now a member of HRFA and we wish him the Lord’s blessing in whatever the Lord’s direction will be in the mission field or as a pastor. Angels ‘R’ Us - A Fund of Beaver County Cancer and Heart Association The theme this year for fundraiser was “Just Another Day in Paradise”. Angels ‘R’ Us was founded because Tracy Horvath’s niece Amanda was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Despite the tragedy in Amanda’s life, her strength, courage, endurance and faith has been the driving force of Angels ‘R’ Us. It was formed to help local families in Beaver County who have a child that has been diagnosed with cancer or heart disease. I am delighted to be a part of Angels ‘R’ Us. Currently there are 45 families in Beaver County that have children with cancer and over 175 families with children suffering from serious heart disease. The goal is to help with the financial burden directly related to the child’s illness. This could be gasoline when traveling to the hospital or treatment center, or even food for the family, since many parents lose some income while their child is being treated. Preparing for this program has been very inspiring, and planning the night before was lots of fun. Joe and the other men helped decorate the palm trees with lights and set up the area to give the Paradise feel. Myself and the ladies Peggy Fabri Branch Manager, Area Fraternal Coordinator Page 33 Fraternity - Testvériség
