William Penn Life, 1988 (23. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1988-02-01 / 2. szám
Page 10, William Penn Life, February 1988 Branch News Continued from Page 9 thanks to all who donated their time and love in making our party a great success. Immediately following the party, our annual election of officers meeting was held. We are happy to report that our branch officers were unanimously re-elected. Branch Officers for 1988 are: George S. Charles Jr., president; James Deak, vice president; Frances A. Furedy, secretary; Elmer A. Furedy, treasurer; and Albert Furedy, Juliann Kwasneski and Clarence Eveges, auditors. May God bless you with good health and prosperity in the new year. Branch 800 Altoona, PA By Harold E. Robinson Branch 800 Reporter Branch 800 held its Christmas party Dec. 11,1987, at Our Lady of Lourds Church Hall on Broad Avenue, Altoona, Pa. One hundred and ten people attended, including 32 children. The party was a great success with plenty to eat for everyone and also table gifts for everyone. After the dinner we were entertained by a very good magician. Mr. Griener, the magician, used some of the children to help with the tricks. This made it more interesting for the children. When the entertainment was over Santa Claus (played by Denis Kovac) came in. We then sang some Christmas carols. After the songs Santa gave presents to the children, with the help of Branch Marshal Jim Stoner. The children were very happy to get their gifts. After Santa left Mr. Stoner gave out many door prizes to the adults. Jim Stoner should have the thanks of all as he was responsible for getting most of the gifts. Also the committee did a good job preparing and presenting this party. The party broke up about 9:30 p.m. Everyone seemed to have enjoyed it. In the spirit of the holiday season, Branch 800 gave Christmas baskets to the needy in Altoona, Pa., Hollidaysburg, Pa. and Juniata, Pa. Weadded$15.00 to the suggested cost of each basket. The children of Branch 353 Coraopolis, Pa., share a special moment with Santa at the branch’s family Christmas party. Branch 8020 President William Arbanas receives a donation from Dennis Skosnik, mayor of McKees Rocks, Pa., for the Robinson Developmental Center for retarded adults. Observing the presentation are Allegheny County Deputy Sheriff Frank Shirelli and McKees Rocks Polic Chief Ron Paynko. Branch 8020 McKees Rocks, PA By William Arbanas Branch 8020 President The members and officers of Branch 8020 have just concluded another busy and rewarding holiday season of fraternal activities. We held a beautiful, out-ofthis-world Christmas party for the residents and staff at the William Penn Home in Wellsburg, W.Va. Santa was there to help pass out bags of goodies to all the residents and nurses and present gifts to Home Administrator Paul Kovács and his wife, maintenance supervisor Bob Wilt and his wife, and, of course, the Home’s chaplain, Father Fred Becker. Everyone enjoyed plenty of Articles and photographs for the March issue of the William Penn Life are due in our office by February 19,1988 The new officers for Branch 800 Altoona, Pa., are (seated, from left) Leroy Douglas, president; Vincent Franks, vice president; George Dorman, secretary; Robert Jones, treasurer; (standing) Robert Aikens, standing in for Trustee Charles Matko; Joseph Masic, trustee; and Robert Keller, standing in for James Stoner, marshall. Branch 8155 President Steve Sipos and Branch Coordinator Bill Miller get ready to deliver Christmas turkeys and other foods to the needy. cookies, popcorn, cheese, pop and other refreshments. Our branch also made a contribution to the Home’s cable television fund. Branch 8020 held another Christmas party; this one for the 132 severely retarded residents of the Robinson Developmental Center. The party featured a visit from Santa as well as ice cream, cookies and refreshments. The branch also made a financial contribution to the Center. Our branch continued to spread the holiday spirit by presenting food certificates to three needy families at three local churches: St. Francis De Sales, St. Mary’s and Sts. Cyril and Methodius. Branch President Bill Arbanas and his wife Vera also packed more than 400 boxes of candy, which were given to the children of McKees Rocks by the local Chamber of Commerce. The holiday season also included a special honor for Mr. Arbanas from the commissioners of Allegheny County. The commissioners signed a special proclamation commending Mr. Arbanas for his "long and distinguished career of civic service to his fellow human beings, especially among the mentally retarded and senior citizens.” Mr. Arbanas, the proclamation reads, "stands out as an extraordinary citizen ... he observed the need for humanitarian service, was touched and he responded.” The honor was presented to Mr. Arbanas by Pennsylvania State Rep. and William Penn member Fred A. Trello. Attending the ceremony was National Vice President Zoltán B. Emri. Branch 8075 Wilkes-Barre, PA The officers and members of Branch 8075 gathered Dec. 15, 1987, at the home of Branch Vice President Charles Dress, for its regular meeting and annual Christmas party. During the business portion of the meeting, the members reviewed and discussed the By-Laws adopted by the 31st General Convention in September 1987. The branch also held its annual election of officers at this meeting. Results of the election will appear in the next issue of the publication. Branch 8155 Steelton, PA The members of Branch 8155 made the recent holidays a little brighter for needy parishoners of St. John’s parish by giving them baskets of food. The branch also helped the church purchase a new set of cruets and is planning to purchase five new tables for the cafeteria. Branch 8321 Windber, PA Branch 8321 held its regular business meeting on Dec. 27, 1987 at St. Anthony’s Church in Windber. The members discussed the branch’s participation in the Bishop’s clothing drive to be held in January, and agreed to help the church remove its Christmas decorations. The members also decided to reduce the number of meetings held each year from 10 down to six beginning in January 1988. Meetings will now be held every other month. Branch 8340 Dundalk, MD Branch 8340 held its regular business meeting and annual election of branch officers on Dec. 6,1987, at St. Rita’s School cafeteria. Following the meeting, the 100 Club party was held for supporters of branch activities.
