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

1987-06-01 / 6. szám

IOFFICIAL PUBLICATION WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION Volume 22 June 1987 Number 6 ■hhi National President Gay B. Banes receives the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh’s "Fratemalist of the Year” Award from Bernard Rogalski (at microphone), president of the Polish Falcons of America. Applauding President Banes are Justice Rolf Larsen (left) of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and FSGP President Joseph Petrus (right). Fraternals honor President Banes PITTSBURGH — More than 400 persons gathered April 25 at the Sheraton Station Square to honor National President Gay B. Banes as the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh "Fratemalist of the Year.” "Mr. Banes is truly deserving of the recognition and award bestowed upon him tonight,” said FSGP President Joseph Petrus. President Banes was chosen for the award because of the "many years of dedication and efforts he has given to the W illiam Penn Association, the Pennsylva­nia Fraternal Congress and the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh,” he told the audience. Mr. Petrus was one of a dozen fraternal and government dignita­ries who praised our President during the banquet program. Before the dinner was served, Executive Vice President led ther audience in toasting Mr. Banes, wishing him good luck and good health. Allegheny County (Pa.) Com­missioner Thomas Foerster pre­sented President Banes with a resolution proclaming April 25 as Gay Banes Day in the county. Mr. Foerster noted that Mr. Banes has had an impact on the lives of every citizen of Allegheny County through his work on creating the first authority for improvements in municipalities. A flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol was presented to President Banes by Mike Adams, a member of Congressman Doug­las Walgren’s staff. Charles Bojanic, chairman of the Governor’s Heritage Com­mission, presented Mr. Banes with -------See ’Fratemalist’ Page 4 Golfers prepare for tournament By Barbara B. Botkin National Director PITTSBURGH — The time is drawing nigh for the Fourth An­nual William Penn Association Golf Tournament to be held at the Raisin River Golf Club in Monroe, Mich., on Saturday, July 11, 1987. Hotel accommodations for golfers and their guests have been reserved at the Presidential Inn in Southgate, Mich. By now, most of you have submitted your entry forms. Inside ■ Details released on Mount St. George summer........Page 3. ■ Association takes to the road to reach out........Pages 6-7. ■ Director to retrace steps of 1937 tour...................Page 8. ■ William Penn Life page in Hungarian.................Page 9. ■ Our actuaries summarize their 1986 report............Page 10. Next Deadline June 19 Please note that the entry deadline is June 11. Anyone wishing to play in the tournament who has not already sent in their reservation form, should fill out the form on Page 5 and send it immediately. The Portside Inn can accom­modate up to 200 persons for the Saturday evening banquet. So reservations for the banquet will be cut off when we’ve reached the 200 mark. If a player wishes to participate in the regular handicap division this year, he or she must submit their handicap — along with offi­cial verification — with their application. PITTSBURGH — The excite­ment and anticipation continue to build as dance groups await the opening of Pontozo ’87 on June 5 at the University of Pittsburgh. Part of the reason for the excite­ment is the impressive list of Hungarian ethnic dance experts who will be helping to coordinate and conduct the dance festival. Kalman Dreisziger, artistic direc­tor of the Kodály Ensemble of Toronto, is the William Penn consultant for Pontozo. As such All other players will partici­pate in the Calloway division. Tee off times will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. Golfers will enjoy lunch and snacks on the course and will receive a golf gift on #1 tee. The $30.00 entry fee for mem­bers and $35.00 for non-mem­bers includes greens fees, carts, refreshments and golf gift. Pre-tournament festivities will include a hospitality room at the Presidential Inn on Friday, July 10, from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. The nearby William Penn Social Club cordially invites you to dine at their establishment he will assist in developing the program and in overall coordina­tion of the various activities. Mr. Dreisziger started the Pont­ozo Festival in Canada in 1976. Zoltán Zsurafszky is a former dance director for the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble and a found­ing director of the Kodály Ensem­ble of Hungary. Zsuzsanna Vincze is Mr. Zsuraf­­szky’s partner and a founding member of the Kodály Ensemble in Hungary. Both she and Mr. Zsurafszky are scheduled to attend between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. Fri­day. Dinner guests may view two movies, including "Highlights of the 1985 Masters” and a "Golf Clinic” by three PGA pros. The golf awards banquet on Saturday will be held at the Port­­side Inn with the cocktail hour beginning at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. The 1987 tournament commit­tee is headed by Administrators Barbara and Les Botkin and Stephen G. Danko. Other com­mittee members are Andrew Toth, Stephen P. Danko, Bill Papp, Joe Nemeth and Steve Varga. See you all in Michigan! the Táncház on both Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6. They also are to conduct the Sunday work­shop and be available for private evaluations of dance groups. Kalman Magyar is the director of the American Hungarian Folk­lore Centrum. He is scheduled to bring his dance group with him to perform at Pontozo. Pontozo ’87 is being hosted by the Magyar Folk Dancers Inc. of McKeesport, Pa. The William Penn is providing financial and administrative support. Flag Day highlights Fraternal Week Fraternalists throughout the United States will again this year participate in the observ­ance of Fraternal Week June 8 to 14, with emphasis given to the celebration of Flag Day on June 14. The William Penn Associa­tion and other members of the National Fraternal Congress of America observe Fraternal Week each year by holding special ceremonies across the country. The Association’s National Officers went to Harrisburg, Pa. on May 20 to witness Gov. Richard Casey proclaim June 8 to 14 as Fraternal Week. In signing the proclamation, Gov. Casey noted the many religious, charitable, patriotic and benevolent activities per­formed by fraternal societies and their local branches. In a special proclamation marking Fraternal Week, NFCA President Louis B. Engelke stated that "the frater­­---------------See 'Flag’ Page 5 J Pontozó ready to greet dancers

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