William Penn Life, 1985 (20. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)

1985-01-01 / 1. szám

1 Ambassador Nicholas M. Salgo Ambassador Nicolas M. Salgo Dr. László J. Bonis Hon. Nicholas M. Salgo, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Hungarian People’s Republic and Dr. László J. Bonis, material scientist and chair­man of Composite Container Corporation will receive the George Washington Award Medallion of the American Hungarian Foundation at its 23rd annual dinner at the Pierre Hotel in New York City in December. The George Washington award was inspired in name and symbolism by the statue of Washington erected in the City Park of Budapest 78 years ago through the con­tributions raised by Hungarians living in America. Ambassador Salgo is the first Hungarian-born American to be named United States Ambassador to Hungary. He is being honored for his eminent leadership in new and often unchartered areas of public, professional and business responsibilities in a changing world and in recognition of his active in­volvement in the arts. He has been an international leader in commerce, investment and merchant banking and real estate which included the conception and part owner­ship of the Watergate com­plex in Washington, D.C. As a philanthropist he estab­lished the Salgo-Noren Foun­dation, which endowed a chair at the University of Maine and at Eötvös Lorand University in Budapest. Dr. Bonis is recognized for his eminent professional leadership as a material scientist, innovator, pioneer and business executive. Dr. Bonis invented the “coextru­sion” process which allows the inexpensive production of plastic containers that com­bine different kinds of plastics in the development of an expanding industry for the packaging of foods and Dr. László J. Bonis beverages. He has developed a number of polymer com­posites which combine dissimilar polymers into a unified structure. He has published four volumes on surface phenomena, numerous articles in the field of material sciences and is the holder of numerous na­tional and international patents. He has been a dedicated leader and benefactor of the arts and opera and is President of the Opera Company of Boston and President of the Boston Arts Foundation. Dr. Nicholas L. Deak, Chairman of Deak-Perera Group is chairman of the awards dinner committee, and Mr. Zoltán Merszei, Vice Chairman of Occidental Petroleum Corporation, will serve as master of ceremonies of the awards dinner. Both men serve on the Board of Directors of the American Hungarian Founda­tion. The George Washington Awards Dinner will also launch the celebration of the Foundation’s 30th anniver­sary and other anniversary events are planned in cities throughout the United States during the coming year. Since 1961 George Washington Awards have been presented annually by the American Hungarian Foundation. The Award recognizes contributions to research, human knowledge, the arts and understanding among men and nations. Among the recipients of the Washington Award are Nobel laureates Dr. Dennis Gabor, Dr. Eugene P. Wigner, Dr. George de Hevesy, Dr. Georg von Bekesy, all born in Hungary. Other laureates have been former President Gerald R. Ford, Yehudi Menuhin, Mary G. Roebling, James A. Michener, Ambassador Arthur F. Burns, Chet Huntley, Dr. Continued on page 9 column 4 Branch 129 — Columbus, Ohio Columbus, Ohio did not have a white Christmas in 1984, nor did any measurable amount of snow fall in Columbus in the month of December, but Santa Claus was still able to find his way from the North Pole, via Magyarország, to Columbus’ south side to visit the many children and the hungry adults, who attended the an­nual William Penn Christmas party on Sunday afternoon, December 16. The Christmas party lived up to all expecta­tions as one of the best par­ties in recent years. There was more than enough room for everyone in the Seafarer’s Union Hall. And, there was more than enough food for the almost 70 branch members and friends who at­tended. Santa Claus (otherwise known as István Szabados) quickly found out who among the children was “naughty” and who was “nice”. So, Santa passed out candy, a five dollar bill, and other presents to the “little kids” in attendance. They also had the chance to tell Santa himself, a full nine days in advance, what they hoped to get for Christmas. Christmas is for “kids,” they say. So, the needs of the “bigger and older kids” were not overlooked at this holiday event. Aside from the liquid refreshments, the array of Magyar ennivaló included: Marge Boso’s famous “marhasült,” Hungarian stuffed cabbage, “burgonya,” home-baked “kenyér,” a variety of “saláták és zsöldségek,” capped off with “diós kifli.” Winners of the door prizes at the Christmas party were: James Way, Bob Ries, Carrie Székely, and Irene Voss. Debbie Vechiarelli led the group in singing Christmas carols. Photos of the party were taken by professional photographer, Johnny Dobos, whose father at one time served as a member of the William Penn/Verhovay na­tional board of directors. The outstanding Christmas party was the culmination of an event-filled 1984, spear­headed by our 1984 local president, George Tokár. Looking back at 1984, in February we held our first­­ever 50-year pin dinner, honoring 16 persons in the branch who have been policy-holders for 50 or more years. In May, 1984, the branch hosted the first na­tional William Penn bowling tournament held in Columbus in 22 years, with six local bowling teams participating. The year 1984 is one that President Tokár and all branch members can be proud of. At our December 13, 1984 meeting, George Tokár declined to run for re­­election. The new Branch 129 president is Arthur A. (AI) Bártfay, who served as an auditor in 1984. AI is a second generation American- Hungarian, who coordinates a continuing medical educa­tion project for The Ohio State University, College of Medicine. Another new officer for 1985 is Frank Péterfy, who was elected an auditor. We’ll briefly profile Frank in a future issue of our publica­tion. Re-elected to office was Vice-President David George, Secretary Marge Boso, Treasurer Irene Voss, and Auditor Charlie Boso. Door prize winners at our December meeting were Velma Nadalin and Margaret Jánváry. Please note that the local branch office has moved from its Parsons Avenue location to a nearby address in the same neighborhood: 510 East Moler Street, just a block from either Parsons or Frebis. The zip code is Columbus 43207. The phone number remains 443-7797. We hope that among the New Year’s resolutions you made for 1985 is that you resolve to attend each of the quarterly branch meetings of William Penn in Columbus, along with the local social functions, and the national William Penn bowling tourna­ment in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Memorial Day weekend in 1985. If you have not included these in your resolutions, there is still time to do so. We’ll be looking for you at the next regular meeting: Wednesday, March 13, 1985, 7:30 P.M., at Leonardo’s, 1374 Parsons Avenue, corner of Frebis. As usual, sandwiches, raw vegetables, and refreshments will be served. And, there will also be a lot of food for thought, as we plan ahead for a successful and fun 1985. Fraternally, Arthur A. (AI) Bártfay President, Branch 129, Columbus 1980 Belcher Drive, B-32 Columbus, Ohio 43224 (614) 268-2320/422-4985 . SANTA COMES TO COLUMBUS, OHIO AND THE BRANCH 129 CHRISTMAS PARTY. Here were some of the kids who talked with Santa in Columbus. Also pictured is 1984 local president, George Tokár, and Branch Coordinator, Irene Voss. WHERE’S THE BEEF? We had it at the Christmas party, along with lots of other goodies. In the foodline are Árpád Sibrik (kopasz on the left), Bob Déri, Mary Déri, and on the far right, Henrietta Kovách. Serving the food (left to right) are Debbie Vechiarelli and Mary Kómivese. THE PASSING OF THE GAVEL. 1984 Branch 129 President George Tokár handing the gavel to newly elected 1985 Columbus branch president, AI Bártfay. 6

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