William Penn Life, 1990 (25. évfolyam, 2-10. szám)

1990-07-01 / 7. szám

WIT jT JAM inOFFICIAL PUBLICATION PENN LIFE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION ________ Volume 25 July 1990 Number 7 A young flutist takes center stage during the Piccoli Archi Orchestra’s June 5 performance in Pittsburgh. The performance was one of 11 the orchestra presented during its recent tour of the U.S. (Photo by Louis A. Fodor) Choir, orchestra tour generates support for Heart Foundation Home’s Festival to offer full slate of fun activities PITTSBURGH — The Cantemus Children’s Choir and Piccoli Archi Orchestra have returned to their native Hungary, but people from the Atlantic Coast to the midwest are still raving about the wonderful perform­ances the young musicians gave during their recent tour of the United States. Final figures on the amount of money the tour raised for the Hungarian Heart Foundation were not available at press time. However, organizers said the total amount would be lower if not for the generous support received from the William Penn Associa­tion and the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. For related stories and photographs, see Page 2. The two fraternal societies helped provide many of the sleep­ing accommodations and much of the food the musicians and those traveling with them needed throughout their two-week tour. The choir and orchestra were guests at Penn’s Scenic View dur­ing their Pittsburgh appearance and their trip back to New York at the end of the tour. On the day of their June 5 performance in Pittsburgh, the groups stopped briefly at the Association’s Home Office. They later enjoyed a dinner prepared by members of Branch 34 and St. Ann’s Church and served by members of the Home Office staff. As in every city where they performed, the choir and orches­tra received an enthusiastic re­sponse from the Pittsburgh audi­ence. Many guests could be over­heard praising the talent and skill of the young musicians. But the primary purpose of the tour always remained foremost in everyone’s mind: supporting the Hungarian Heart Foundation. Organizers say that no matter how much money was raised, the tour was still a success because it brought the Heart Foundation much needed public attention. WELLSBURG, WV — The an­nual festival at the William Penn Home has a new name this year, but it maintains the same purpose and spirit of the original festival held 68 years ago. All proceeds raised during the Festival, to be held on Sunday, Aug. 12, will still benefit the elderly residents living at the Home. However, this year’s festi­val is being officially called the William Penn Home Community Festival. The change was not an arbitrary one. "When we called it the 'Family’ Festival, some people in the local communities near the Home took that to mean it was only for the family members of the residents at the Home,” said Louis A. Fodor, co-chairman of the Festi­val planning committee. "We’ve been working hard to get the word out that the Festival is open to everyone,” Mr. Fodor said. Nevertheless, there remain­ed some confusion amongst local residents about who could go. The committee decided to change the name to the Commu­nity Festival "because we felt this name erased any doubts,” he said. "Besides, it truly is a festival for the entire community.” Anyone who has attended past Festivals at the William Penn Home knows that statement is true. Since the first one held in 1922, the Festival (then known as the "Carnival”) was a day for people in Wellsburg and nearby communities to gather with fra­­ternalists from around the region for some fun and relaxation in support of the Home. At the same time, it offers an excellent opportunity for whole families to enjoy themselves, since there are plenty of activities for both children and adults. This year’s Festival will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a special out­door ecumenical service on the Home grounds. The service will allow members of all denomi­nations to offer thanks and recall the true purpose of the day. Following the service, guests will be free to partake in a wide range of enjoyable activities or to just sit in the shade and enjoy each other’s company. There will be plenty of deli­cious American and Hungarian food available throughout the afternoon. Guests may select from a "menu” which includes hot sausage sandwiches, chicken, hot dogs, veal paprikas, home­made baked goods and other summertime favorites. Beer, soft drinks and coffee will also be available. After satisfying their hunger and thirst, guests may try their luck at bingo, instant bingo, dart throwing, the horse race game and other games of chance. Children will especially enjoy the number of fun games which will be held just for them, begin­ning at approximately 2:00 p.m. Continued on Page 3 Golf tournament attracts record numbers Inside COLUMBUS — The Home Of­fice recently announced changes in the hole-in-one contest at this year’s national golf tournament which should add even more excitement to this popular frater­nal event. A new 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will now be awarded to all eligible life benefit members who score a hole-in-one on the hole designated specifically for the contest. While chances are slim that even one member will ace that particular hole, this ar­rangement gives all members an equal shot at winning the big prize. In addition, all golfers (includ­ing non-members) who score a hole-in-one on any hole during the tournament will win an all­­expenses-paid weekend in Texas to participate in the National Hole-In-One Association’s $100,000 shoot off. (Winners must provide own transportation to Texas.) A record 174 golfers are sched­uled to compete this year. The tournament will be held July 7 at the Steeplechase Country Club in Groveport, Ohio. The tournament has also attrac­ted a record number of hole sponsors. A total of 27 members, branches and businesses have each contributed $100 to the Association’s scholarship found­ation and will have their names placed by the tee at their particu­lar holes. Thus, weeks before the first golfers arrive, the tournament had already raised $2,700 for the scholarship foundation. Along with the prizes for a hole-in-one, golfers and guests will have chances to win some other great prizes. The golf dinner will feature a door prize drawing with a top prize of a golf weekend for two. The weekend will include two nights accommodations at the Hilton East and 18 holes of golf for two at Steeplechase. Golfers and guests will also have a chance to win a new set of Ping golf clubs and bag in the annual auction raffle. ■ Ferenc Erkel: the composer of the Himnusz..............Page 2. ■ The latest news and notes from our branches .. .Pages 4, 12. ■ A report on the 47th bowling tournament..............Page 5. ■ Minutes from the April Board meeting.....................Page 10. ■ In Memóriám and Donations for May, June..........Page 11. Next Deadline July 20

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