William Penn Life, 1987 (22. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1987-05-01 / 5. szám

WILLIAM PENN LIFE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION Volume 22 May 1987 Number 5 ■mm Dance groups sign up for Pontozó PITTSBURGH — Plans for Pont­ozó ’87 are progressing on sched­ule and a number of dance groups have already registered for the festival of Hungarian ethnic dancing. Pontozo ’87 will be held June 5, 6 and 7 on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh. The event is being hosted by the Magyar Folk Dancers of Branch 226, McKeesport. The Associa­tion is providing financial and administrative support. To date, at least 10 dance troups from across the northeast­ern United States have signed up for the festival. The pontozo will give the dancers the opportunity to be critiqued by experts in the world of Hungarian folk dancing. There will be several workshops where dancers can learn how to improve their performing skills. Pontozo organizers were negoti­ating to bring an ethnic dance professional from Hungary to assist in judging groups. However, participation in the pontozo will not be limited to members of dance groups. Anyone who enjoys folk danc­ing can participate in one or both of the táncház, scheduled for the evenings of June 5 and 6. There one can mingle with the dancers and enjoy some informal dancing. The festival will also feature displays of Hungarian folk arts and crafts and food booths with a wide array of Hungarian delica­cies. Tickets will also be available for the dance group performances and workshops. During the weekend, represent­atives from various dance groups and other Hungarian organiza­tions will be meeting to discuss plans for formulating a national Hungarian dance organization. For more information about the meeting or Pontozo ’87, con­tact Magyar Folk Dancers, Inc., 3004 Walnut St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15132 or the William Penn Asso­ciation Home Office. Penn Life to print pages in Hungarian With this issue, the William Penn Life will re­sume publishing news and features in the Hungarian language. (See Pages 6-7) We offer this as a service to numerous readers who have told us they would enjoy reading our paper even more if it contained items in Hungarian. _s'ajn im in ii Mii■ iu«i^»Mii>ma»TraTTTrrrTirrnrr~ti--ra,vrfrii'iWiimj Tee-off time! Although spring has only recently arrived for members in many parts of the country, we are already busy planning and anxiously awaiting the William Penn Association's full schedule of summer activities. One of our most popular annual events is the WPA National Golf Tournament. In just four short years, the tournament has become a "must" for a good number of our members and friends. This year’s tournament will be held July 11 at the Raisin River Golf Course in Monroe, Mich. A full report on this year’s tournament, written by National Director and tournament co-administrator Barbara Botkin, and a reservation form appear on Page 4. Bowling tournament set for May 22 opening Mt. St* George readies for varied summer program Inside ■ Dr. Ruth Biro examines aspects of folk art........................Page 3. ■ Ken Kadar is truly a Hungarian in the news......................Page 5. ■ Branch History series continues in Branch News........Page 8. ■ Administrators have successful trip to Chicago .... Page 10. ■ In Memóriám and Donations for March................Page 11. Next Deadline May 15 TOLEDO, OH — Preparations for the 44th National Bowling Tournament and Scholarship Days are "right up to snuff,” according to Tournament Admi­nistrator and National Director Stephen Ivancso. "Our tournament committee has everything up to date. All we need now are the bowlers,” Mr. Ivancso said. As of press time, more than 40 teams of bowlers had registered for the annual event. Organizers say that number could reach 50 by the time all bowling entries are recorded. Bowlers from across the North­east and Midwest will be converg­ing on Toledo over the Memorial Day weekend, May 22 to 24. While the deadline for bowling entries has passed, reservations for the tournament banquet on May 23 are being accepted until May 1. Seating at the banquet, to be held at St. Stephen’s Church Hall, is limited so those interested --------------See "Bowl” Page 10 WELLSBURG, WV - Come and be a part of the fun, learning, caring and sharing of fraternalism by spending a day or several days this summer at Mount St. George in Wellsburg, W.Va. The William Penn is planning a number of interesting and fun activities and programs to be held at the 530-acre facility. Hungarian folk arts and crafts projects will be conducted all summer long on a very flexible schedule. Plans include a perma­nent craft station where guests can create projects they can take home with them. Would you like to spin thread, learn to weave a Hungarian folk art purse or table runner, or make clay beads using an ancient Hungarian folk art "written tech­nique”? Or would you rather make a leather item as our forefathers did, learn embroidery stitches, make a specially designed skirt, learn folk art patterns from the various regions of Hungarian folk art, or decorate eggs? You can do any or all of these, if you like. You choose the pro­jects you want to participate in. Whichever project you choose, you will receive expert guidance and instruction from our resident folk artist and others trained to help you. At Mount St. George you have many other choices, too. You can start your day by meditating in either of two lovely chapels or on top of a mountain with a magnificent view of the Ohio River and surrounding area. The rest of the day you can enjoy walking, jogging, hiking, swimming, tennis, basketball, ping-pong, lawn games and many other recreational activities. Special weekend programs are also being planned, including dance workshops, gulyás cook­­outs, language intensive week­ends, ethnic sing-a-longs and szalon sutes. More information on these programs will appear in the June issue of our publication. A special corner of the lodge will be set aside to house a Hung­arian Kave Haz, where you can relax and enjoy coffee and pastry. Hungarian and other folk art displays, book displays and other informative exhibits of materials from throughout the country will be available for leisurely viewing. Crews are now busy renovating guests quarters where you can stay overnight. Lovers of the great outdoors can rent a tent and make camp on the hill. Prices for an overnight stay will be $10 a night or under if you bring your own linen and towels. Meals are also available but must be reserved in advance. Summer is the perfect time to visit Mount St. George. If you are traveling through the area, please stop and pay a visit. You will be most welcome.

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