William Penn Life, 1977 (12. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1977-01-01 / 1. szám
WILLIAM —1 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION THE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION • PITTSBURGH, PA. 15219 • PHONE (412) 281-8950 VOLUME 12 JANUARY, 1977 NUMBER 1 N J 2ND ANNUAL TRIP TO HUNGARY Our first tour to Hungary in 1976, the Bicentennial Tour, was such a success that by popular request of our membership the Board of Directors, at their meeting in December, authorized a flight to Hungary again in 1977. We are pleased to inform the members of William Penn Association that there will be a Charter Flight leaving Greater Pittsburgh International Airport, Tuesday, August 17, 1977, arriving in Budapest on Wednesday, August 18, 1977. This air transportation will cost $415.00 per person, subject to increase in gasoline price. There are only 180 seats available, therefore, those members who would like to go on this flight should forward a deposit of $100.00 for each person. Check to be made payable to 1st State Savings Association, but mailed to William Penn Association, 429 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219. This tour is only available to William Penn Association regular members. The Association has made arrangements with the Magyarok Vilagszovetsege in Hungary1 to schedule two landtours to the various parts of Hungary, details of these land-tours can be found at the end of this article. Those wishing to take part in the land-tour should indicate choice on the application. A minimum of 40 persons required for each tour. If less than 40 persons sign up for participation in the land-tour, it will be cancelled. The airflight will arrive in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, August 18, 1977 — for that day bus transportation from Airport to Hotel $3.40 and hotel room cost is $14.60 per person, double occupancy—no meals. Friday, August 19, 1977 is a day of rest and personal sightseeing in Budapest — hotel room cost $14.60 per person, double occupancy — no meals. Saturday, August 20th, 1977, is St. Stephen or Constitution Day in Hungary. Sightseeing in Budapest by bus (Fort of Buda, Mátyás Church, Water Parade on Danube), lunch in the hotel, afternoon free time, dinner at the hotel, after dinner a fireworks display. Sightseeing, meals and hotel, double occupancy—$29.10 per person for this day. September 7, 1977, night before return to U.S.A., farewell dinner and lodging for this night—$23.00 per person, double occupancy. This fee also includes breakfast and transportation to Ferihegy airport on September 8, 1977. Total of this package is $84.70 per person, double occupancy. All those members planning to participate in this 2nd Annual Tour to Hun-The Nation’s Capitol, Washington, D.C. will be the scene of the 1977 National Bowling Tournament. For years there have been requests that for a change, Washington be the site of the Tournament. Heeding the many requests the Board of Directors selected the Nation’s Capitol for the site of the Tournament. Actually the headquarters Hotel, The Sheraton National, is located in Arlington, Va. — across the river from Washington right off 1-95 South and next to the Pentagon. The Fair Lanes Bowling Lanes are located in Springfield, Va. These facilities have been used for National televising of the Pro-Bowlers Tour and are conveniently located off 1-95 South about 20 minutes from Washington. This will be an opportunity for the William Penn Bowlers to see the interesting and historical sights of Washington, D.C. The Tournament will be held gary must obtain their own United States Passport. The Association will provide application forms for Visa to enter Hungary. Those who will want to visit other countries will need double entry visa into Hungary. The Board of Directors has again made it possible for members to join in a membership enrollment campaign thereby earning points (dollars) to help defray the costs of this trip. Membership campaign details can be found elsewhere in this issue of William Penn Life. (SEE PAGES FOUR AND FIVE FOR DETAILS OF TOUR) May 27 and 28, 1977. Memorial Day falls on Monday the 29th thus it affords the William Penn members an extra day for sightseeing. The Hotel management will provide accommodations for days prior to the Tournament and after for the same special rate as for the Tournament. There will be a banquet Saturday evening with interesting entertainment program to be followed by dancing. As has been the custom for the past several years the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors will hold their annual meeting Saturday, May 28, 1977 in the Headquarters Hotel. Mr. Gus G. Nagy, Vice President Membership Services, coordinator of the National Bowling Tournament is preparing to mail out all entry forms, rules and regulations as well as information (Continued on Page Two) National Bowling Tournament and Scholarship Days
