William Penn Life, 1988 (23. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1988-07-01 / 7. szám

Page 2, William Penn Life,. July 1988 Children embark on special trip William Penn LIFE Official Publication of the William Penn Association Published Monthly Office of Publication: 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Phone: 412/231-2979 Third Class U.S. Postage Paid Pittsburgh, PA Permit No. 2724 Stephen G. Danko Editor-in-chief E. E. Vargo Associate Editor John E. Lovász Managing Editor Gateway Press, Inc Print Production NATIONAL OFFICERS Stephen G. Danko National President E. E. Vargo National Secretary Frances A. Furedy National Treasurer Zoltán B. Emri National Vice President John M. Kish, Esq. General Counsel Dr. Julius Kesseru Medical Director BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joseph P. Arvay Chairman Stephen J. Ivancso Vice Chairman Roger G. Nagy Vice Chairman Ronald S. Balia William J. Bero Zoltán J. Cibulas Elmer A. Furedy Michael J. Hrabar John S. Molnár Frank J. Radvany Elmer W. Toth Frank J. Wukovits, Jr. AUDITING COMMITTEE Louis A. Fodor Chairman Michael R. Kara Vice Chairman William J. Kovach Secretary Dale A. Cole Stephen P. Danko Charles Fabian ADVISORY BOARD Elmer Charles President Emeritus Frank Bero Stephen Danko Michael Hegedűs Frank J. Wukovits, Sr. Postmaster: If undelivered, please send form 3579 to: William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 PITTSBURGH — Twenty young members of the William Penn will participate in a very special journey this month, one that could change the course of their lives. The young members, ranging in age from 9 to 14, will be spending three weeks in Hungary learning about the history, lang­uage, and culture of the homeland of their ancestors. The group will depart from the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport on July 3 and arrive in Hungary the following day. They will spend the first two weeks of their stay at the Fonyod Camp on the shores of Lake Balaton where the children will attend informal classes with Hun­garian children. They then will depart on a one-WEIRTON, WV - Eight stu­dents recently completed a special course in the Hungarian language taught by Louis A. Fodor, chair­man of the Association’s National Auditing Committee. The classes were held each Tuesday evening at the Mackey facilities of the Belmont Techni­cal College branch in Martins Ferry, Ohio. The nine-week course offered the students a total of 27 hours of instruction in basic Hungarian. The course started with practice in the ABC sounds, then progres­sed through reading, writing, and speaking. We would like to share with all our readers a letter written by Joseph J. Miller, past su­preme president of the former Catholic Knights of St. George, to Sister M. Hildburg, MSC, of the Missionary Sis­ters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This letter expresses the feelings many of our members share about the good work performed by the Sisters at our Home for the elderly. Dear Sister Hildburg: week tour of Hungary’s historic sites before their return home. What the children experience in those three weeks will affect them for years to come. "Children in that age group have few, if any, preconceived ideas about the ways things should be. They will get a taste of what the world really is: a place full of people who are very differ­ent — yet at the same time, very similar — to you and me,” said National President Stephen G. Danko. "They will also come back with a stronger sense of who they are. I think they will realize that they are not just Americans, but that they are Americans of Hun­garian descent. "What they experience on this The course also covered topics in Hungarian history, geography, music, customs and other related subjects. Mr. Fodor offers the course twice each year: once in the spring and again in the fall. Those graduating from this spring’s class were Elizabeth Petras, Margaret László, Mary Jeffers, Katalin Tomlinson, Eliza­beth Toth, Barbara Kovács, Mark Farmer, and Ron Strum. For more information on fu­ture courses in the Hungarian language, contact Mr. Fodor at 328 North 10th St., Weirton, W.Va. 26062, or call (304) 748- 5505. It is with mixed feelings of both sentiment and sadness that I share my thoughts and my good wishes with you today, the 65th anniversary of the MSC aposto­laié at the William Penn Home in Wellsburg, West Virginia. It was on May 8, 1923 that the four pioneer Sisters arrived at the then Knights of St. George Home to begin their ministry to the resi­dents of our Home. Certainly our Home and our members have been the rich bene­trip will help them appreciate their Hungarian heritage and, as they become adults, make them eager to pass on that heritage to their own children,” he said. This special trip was made possible through the financial support of the William Penn. Half of each child’s expenses will be paid for by the Association. "We are extremely pleased to be offering this opportunity to our young members,” President Danko said. "It is part of our Association’s on-going effort to keep the traditions and culture of Hungary alive here in America.” The young members who will be taking this special journey to Hungary are: Nicole E. Bakas of North Olmstead, Ohio; Bridget, Michelle and Peter Bandy of Taylor, Mich.; Elyse Debar of PITTSBURGH — The land tour package for "Hungary Tour ’88” has been cancelled, but members may still register to fly to Hungary this summer with the William Penn. Plans for the land tour were dropped because an insufficient number of people had registered for the package, the Home Office recently announed. "We regret having to take this step,” said National Secretary E. E. Vargo. "However, we want all of our members to know that they can still fly to Hungary as part of our Association-sponsor­ed group.” He also said that planning for next year’s tour will begin soon, and that those plans will include a land tour package that will attract many participants. This year’s group will depart for Hungary on Aug. 15 and return from the "Land of the Magyars” on Sept. 8. However, those flying with the Association group may extend their stay in Hungary, if they wish. Those wishing to join this year’s group may depart from any of five selected cities. The departure cities and roundtrip air fare for adults from each city will be: Cincinnati-$894, Cleveland­­$875, Detroit-$894, New York­ficiaries of your love, your dedica­tion and your caring. You have touched the lives and hearts of many of God’s aging children during these 65 years and all of us who have shared the leadership of the William Penn Association and Catholic Knights of St. George will carry a debt of grati­tude always in our hearts. May the fond memories of these years always be your treasure. I am grateful to all of the Sisters who have touched my own life during the 12 years I was Babylon, N.Y.; Kathi Gullace of Pittsburgh; Angela Keating of Lakewood, Ohio; Alain Kesseru of California, Md.; Angela and Eric Kuciban of Trenton, Mich.; Alexis Kuhn of Kenmore, N.Y.; Alissá Kuhn of Allen Park, Mich.; Dana Leo of Alden, N.Y.; Melissa Mirkovich of Port Reading, N.J.; Julius and Krisztina Nadas of Chicago, 111.; Janis Prentice of East Liverpool, Ohio; Kari Selak of Kenmore, N.Y.; Melody Ann Storey of Bay Village, Ohio; and Lisa Szovinszky of Northville, Mich. The Association wishes these children and their chaperons a safe, pleasant and rewarding trip. We also commend the parents of these fine children for giving them a summer they will never forget. $785, and Pittsburgh-$835. There will also be special re­duced fares for children age 12 and under. A deposit* of $200 per person is required to reserve a seat on our flight. Tour group members from the five departure cities will meet in New York where they will board a Pan American Airlines flight to Frankfurt, West Germany. From there, they will take a connecting flight to Budapest. Those wishing to make land arrangements should contact Mercur-Lombardo Travel, 728 Long Run Road, McKeesport, Pa. 15132, or call (412) 751- 0300. In order to assist those wishing to join our tour, the Association is offering a visa application ser­vice. We will mail all applicants the necessary visa applications, and for $25 we will have your completed forms processed at the Hungarian Embassy in Wash­ington and returned to you. For more information on Hun­gary Tour ’88, contact Mr. Zoltán B. Emri, William Penn Associa­tion, 709 Brighton Road, Pitts­burgh, Pa. 15233, or call (412) 231-2979. privileged to serve as Supreme President. Our association at the William Penn Home will always be a source of many happy mem­ories. Knowing you has helped me to grow and to be a better person. May this 65th anniversary be a reminder to all the Sisters of the many treasures you hold in your hearts from your life at the Wil­liam Penn Home. Joseph J. Miller Pittsburgh, PA Hungarian instructor íjjuis A. Fodor poses with graduates of his spring class: (front from left) Margaret Laslo, Elizabeth Petras, and Mary Jeffers; (back) Katalin Tomlinson, Elizabeth Toth, and Barbara Kovács. Eight students complete course in Hungarian Letter to the Editor Land package for tour to Hungary cancelled

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