William Penn Life, 1991 (26. évfolyam, 2-10. szám)
1991-04-01 / 4. szám
Page 12, William Penn Life, April 1991 Openings remain for WPA Language Camp PITTSBURGH — Several openings remain for this summer’s Hungarian Language Camp, being offered by the William Penn. Adult life benefit members wishing to learn the Hungarian language must make their reservations for the camp by July 1. However, 17 members had already registered for the workshop as of April 15, leaving only eight spaces available. The remaining openings will be filled on a first-come/first-served basis. The language camp will be held the week of Aug. 4 to 11 at Penn Scenic View in Trent, Pa. Instruction will be offered at either a beginners or intermediate level. The level of instruction will be determined by the demands of those members expressing a sincere interest in attending the camp. Students will receive 25 hours of instruction focusing on practical usage of the Hungarian language. With classroom space limited to 25 students, each student will receive enough individual attention to ensure their comprehension of the lesson. Limiting the class size also will allow more time for useful exercises. Classes will be held twice a day, Monday through Friday. Each day will start with breakfast followed by a morning session. After breaking for lunch, students will reconvene for an afternoon session. Following dinner each day all instructors and students will gather for enjoyable social activities at which students can practice their new skills. The cost for the week is $200 per student. This price includes lodging, all meals, instruction and learning materials. Clean linens and towels will be provided. Those whose reservations are received after the 25-student limit has been reached will have the option of having their names placed on a waiting list in the order in which their reservations were received. A limited number of double rooms will be available on a firstcome/ first-served basis. All other students will be housed in dormitory-style accommodations. To reserve your space in our Hungarian Language Camp, complete the form found in this issue and mail it to the Home Office. Please include a $50 per person deposit with your form. The balance of the fee will be due July 1. For more information about the camp, call the Home Office at 1-800-848-7366 toll free. The Best Bargain On Hungarian Language Instruction You’ll Find Anywhere! WPA Hungarian Language Camp v August 4-10,1991 Penn’s Scenic View, Trent, PA 25 Hours of Instruction in the Hungarian Language Indoor Lodging & Three Meals a Day Plus, All Instructional Materials All For ONLY $200,00! Open to all William Penn members age 18 or older. (COMPLETE BOTTOM PORTION AND DETACH.) YES, I want to learn Hungarian. Please register me for this course. Name:______________________________________________Phone: (_______)________ Address: ____________________ Certificate No.:Branch: Level of Instruction Desired: □ Beginner □ Intermediate Send this form, along with your deposit of $50 per person, to: Language Camp, William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Falcon’s Klasnick named 'Fraternalist of the Year’ PITTSBURGH — Theresa N. Klasnick, national secretary of the Polish Falcons of America, has been named the 1991 Fraternalist of the Year by the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh (FSGP). This is the highest award bestowed upon a member by the FSGP, an association representing more than 500,000 members of fraternal benefit societies in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Ms. Klasnick will receive her award at a banquet on Saturday, April 27, at the Radisson Hotel in Monroeville, Pa. A native of Pittsburgh, Ms. Klasnick began her 43-year career with the Falcons as a secretary at the national headquarters in June 1947. She was elected national secretary in 1980, becoming the first woman in the history of the Falcons to hold that office. She was decorated with a Bronze Medal and Service, Cross by the Polish Falcons of Great Britain at the 1984 Polish Falcons of America national convention in Dearborn, Mich. Ms. Klasnick has served the FSGP as second vice president (1985) and president (1986). She also served on the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress in 1987 and 1988. She NFCA hosts Flag Day ceremony at Ellis L Fraternalists from across the nation will join together on June 14 for a special Flag Day ceremony and reception at Ellis Island. The event, sponsored by the National Fraternal Congress of America, will offer those present a chance to remember their heritage and proclaim their patriotism during a special observance of our flag’s birthday. The event also will culminate the NFCA’s annual observance of Fraternal Week, June 8 to 14. The William Penn Association is calling on its members in the New York City/New Jersey area to make plans to attend this exciting, once-in-a-lifetime event. The NFCA selected Ellis Island as the site for this ceremony because of its significance to fraternal societies. NFCA societies, particularly the ethnic societies like the William Penn, were instrumental in raising funds for Ellis Island’s recent renovation. A special room on the island is dedicated to fraternal benefit societies. Like the flag, Ellis Island has come to symbolize hope, courage and freedom. More than 16 million immigrants passed through its doors en route to a new life in Pittsburgh Folk Festival opens May 24 PITTSBURGH — The Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Pennsylvania will present a program of Hungarian music and dance as part of this year’s Pittsburgh Folk Festival. This will be the 22nd year in which the group has represented the Hungarian community at the Festival. In all, about two dozen nationalities will participate. The Festival will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, downtown, May 24 to 26, the same weekend that the Association’s National Bowling Tournament and Scholarship Days will be in Pittsburgh. The Festival will feature daily performances of ethnic music and dancing as well as folk arts and crafts displays and demonstrations and an array of homemade ethnic foods. For more information and tickets, call Rose Gerzsenyi at (412) 864-0042 or Alex Bodnar at (412) 422-1886. sat on the program, resolution and membership committees of the state congress and chaired its auditing committee in 1988. In 1989, she served as chairwoman of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. That year, 47 fraternal societies combined to contribute 1,400 pounds of food for the needy. A widow for the last 22 years, Ms. Klasnick is the mother of six children: Christine of Michigan; Francine, Camille, Theresa and Michael, all of Pittsburgh; and her late son Edward. She is the proud grandmother of eight grandsons and a granddaughter. She is a member of Our Lady of Loretto Parish in Brookline and performs volunteer work at the senior residence where her mother lives. Ms. Klasnick is the 16th recipient of the FSGP’s award. a new country. Roughly half of all Americans can trace their roots to family members whose first steps in America were taken there. Plans call for the fraternalists to gather for the ferry ride from Manhattan to the island. Once on the island, guests will be allowed to tour the facilities then will gather in the Great Hall for a special reception. Those attending the ceremonies are asked to wear ethnic costumes or dress in red, white and blue colors. Tickets, covering the costs of the ferry ride and reception, are $50 per person. Hotel accommodations will be at the Vista International and Marriott hotels. Room rates are $82.00 per night, single or double occupancy. For tickets and more information call the NFCA at (708) 355-6633. Deadline for reservations is May 1. r- m M t-* ixl O ui o o r— «* 2 H HN H2I> N» m o z o JO M O' • I» fc- O Z "O * u> & on o —I < ü P N rn n h m *✓) cn O' cn oo U) Sc® ton0 ~ «ow (O ^ Q lü §5 1 C Q_ < C co . Q~ O E?c0 Z o b < CM CL . CM O) ö 3 Z 2 i