William Penn Life, 1983 (18. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1983-07-01 / 3. szám
Branch 226 Golf Tournament Super success is the only way to describe the golf tournament hosted by Branch 226 in McKeesport, Pa. on July 9 at Riverview Golf course in Elizabeth, Pa. The tournament was open to members and friends of William Penn. Fifty-five golfers participated in the event, while ninety-four people attended the dinner at the Youghiogheny Country Club. The golf tournament was co-chaired by Les and Barbara Botkin. Mrs. Botkin, who was chiefly responsible for organizing the tournament and dinner, got all the golfers started off on #1 hole while Ed Rietski registered the players and John Sabo presented each person with a new William Penn Pinnacle golf ball. The golf balls were donated by Director John Sabo. Les Botkin, a PGA Golf Professional, drove the ball for each foursome on #1 tee. Players had the option of using Les’ drive or their own drive. Most of the golfers were elated to use Les’ drive as first hole jitters tended to make some of the players “a litte erratic”. The Pro videotaped each golfer and showed the film during the cocktail hour at the Youghiogheny Country Club. Thank you to General Counsel, Gay Banes, for entertaining the non-golfers at Youghiogheny during the day. The dinner hour began with each guest receiving a free cocktail, courtesy of William Penn Branch 226. Committee members Violet Lenart, Ethel Sabo, Anna May Rietski, and Ann Siebert, seated the dinner guests at their assigned candlelit tables. The twelve lovely gingham bow wreath centerpieces were created by Barbara Botkin and her mother-in-law Lois Botkin. The centerpieces, complete with hurricane glass and candles, were given as door prizes. Thanks to Auditor, Violet Lenart, for donating the $150.00 needed to pay for the centerpiece materials. Branch Treasurer, Mrs. Lenart also handled the finances for the tournament. Thank you also to Mr. Sabo who donated bottles of spirits to award as doorprizes and to William Penn Association for the donation of pens, sponges and cookbooks for favors and doorprizes. After a delicious buffet dinner featuring prime rib, stuffed chicken breast, and seafood newburg, Director John Sabo, who served as toastmaster, introduced committee members and distinguished guests: President of William Penn, Elmer Charles; Vice President, John Balia; Secretary- Treasurer, Gus Nagy; Directors, Albert Stelkovics, William Kohut, Elmer Toth; General Counsel, Gay Banes; and Auditors, Violet Lenart and Emma Beganyi. John Sabo also introduced distinguished guests from the Catholic Knights of St. George, President, John Kenawell; Vice President, Peter Kuhn; and Acting Secretary, Fred Maitz. President Elmer Charles hailed the success of the tournament and complimented co-chairpersons Les and Barbara Botkin on a noteworthy fraternal event. One thousand dollars worth of prizes were awarded to 24 golfers. Thanks to Les Botkin for supplying the golf prizes at cost to the William Penn Branch 226. The prize list included carryalls, seven woods, putters, towels, golf gloves, shirts and golf balls. The following persons were winners: Low Gross Man F. Ferguson 81 Second Low Gross Paul Goydan 82 Low Gross Lady Audrey Delo 104 Low Net Lady Dot Trumpeter 74 Second Low Net Lady Frances Albu 76 Low Net Man Joseph Pfeiffer 70 Second Low Net Frank Vargo 71 Ties at Third Low Net Posati, Joe Barreiro, Ron Nicholas 72 Ties at Fourth Low Net Ben Disegi, John Barany Andrew Uzonyi 73 Ties at Fifth Low Net Steve Vukovcan, Varrató, Nick Albu, Bud Barreiro, Donald Diebreczeni, Mickey Pfeffercorn 74 Shortest Drive Closest to the Pin Longest Drive Longest Putt Joe Barreiro Dot Trumpeter Dan Hawthorne Joe Karas The evening ended with Barbara Botkin thanking committee members John and Ethel Sabo, Violet Lenart, Louis and Ann Siebert, Ed and Anna May Rietski, Gay Banes, and Les Botkin for the fine effort put forth in making tjie day great. Branch 22 Roebling, New Jersey It is with deepest regret that we inform you, the members of the William Penn Association, of the death of our branch president, Mr. Bela Emri. Mr. Emri served as president of Branch 22 for the past 27 years. During this time, he was indeed the backbone of the branch, serving in all areas of branch work. He has been a member of the William Penn Association both before and after its mergers. Mr. Emri was also a delegate to the past several conventions. * BELA EMRI He is survived by his son, National Director Zoltán Emri, and his family. He will be sorely missed by all the members of Branch 22. George Bucs, 157 Third Ave., Roebling, N.J. 08554, has been elected to succeed Mr. Emri as President of Branch 22. If there is anyone who is interested in purchasing one of the William Penn Hungarian cook books, please contact Director Emri or any of the branch officers. We wish you all a safe summer season. Barbara Emri, Branch Secretary A note—Branch 226 gratefully acknowledges that the dinner tickets were printed courtesy of the Catholic Knights of St. George. We plan to go national next year for a Friday, July event at Youghiogheny. We look forward to have many more of you with us. Have a beautiful summer! Barbara Botkin, Manager McKeesport Branch 226 22
