Fraternity-Testvériség, 2007 (85. évfolyam, 1-3. szám)
2007-04-01 / 2. szám
Sínjeit] KJ Rldi@ilyiil@üll The Student Aid Fund of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America is accepting donations. Since we are a tax-exempt fraternal organization, the amount of your contribution is deductible from your personal income taxes. Your generous donation allows many young members of the HRFA to partake in the wonderful opportunities higher education has to offer. 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: • 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 is not lapsed or matured. Policy must be whole life. • 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 years and have earned good grades for the courses completed. The applicant should contact his or her Branch Manager or the Home Office to receive an application form. Once this 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. Heather Lea Battaglia, member of Branch 151: No one person can ever take more than they cannot handle. In other words, God never throws us anything that we cannot handle. That is my motto when walking across the stepping-stones of life. A large chapter of my life will be coming to an end in May 2007. Yet currently, I am a senior at Clarion University and a Rehabilitative Science major focusing on Gerontology as for now. This has been my goal to achieve since my sophomore year of High School. I am also a member of the women’s softball team, active in intramural basketball, and the president of Women’s United. When my schoolwork and extra curricular activities are few I work for Clarion County’s Promise as a tutor for local elementary students and do office work. In addition, I have a work-study job as a receptionist on campus. I am very proud of the lady 1 am and the woman I am becoming. Heather was recommended by Branch Manager Peggy Fabri member of Branch 22: The future is exciting and unpredictable. Education helps to shape the future of all children, which is the reason why I want to be an early childhood teacher. I have been blessed with the talent of communicating and understanding young children. Every child I come into contact with 1 am going to alter their lives in a positive manner and inspire them to fulfill all their dreams and potential. Teaching is a challenge, and very few people are given the ability to teach effectively, but I know I am one of those lucky few. I am working towards my goal, at Youngstown State University. This is my second year attending such a wonderful school dedicated to its education program. I have already learned so much about teaching and have been given the opportunity to work with interesting and diverse professors. During my college experience in the last two years I have had the chance to tutor young children, created lesson plans, and volunteered my time to teaching sixth grade students economics. Everyday all my hard work and effort brings me closer to being an effective teacher. I am also currently involved with children's ministry at my church. I minister to three and four year old children. Teaching them the word of God, and God's blessings has been extremely rewarding to me. The children continually inspire me to pursue my degree and allow me to have fun. They always have a way of putting a smile on my face and remind me of the many gifts God has given me. I know and I believe that with God's help I will achieve all my hopes and goals, by changing the lives of so many young learners. Kristen was recommended by Director John K. Morey Natalie Nagy, member of Branch 182: As a student at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU), I am honored to be a member of the Hungarian Reformed Federation and a part of the Hungarian culture. From a young age, I have been enriched with the faith and support of my family and church community. The Hungarian Reformed Church was my first home, where 1 had the opportunity to experience fellow Hungarians and be able to communicate with them by being bilingual. As a child, I remember assisting with volunteer work, making famous Kristen Lynn DeZee, Fraternity - Testvériség / Summer 2007 25
