William Penn Life, 1992 (27. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1992-01-01 / 1. szám
WILLIAM PENN LIFE Volume 27 January 1992 Number 1 Decking the hall WPA members (from left) Barbara Kapinus, Maria Bistey and Zita Kara helped trim the tree at the Hungarian Classroom at the University of Pittsburgh. See related story on Page 2. (Photo by Robert A. Kapinus) WPA supports drive to aid refugees from Yugoslavia PITTSBURGH - The William Penn Association is joining Hungarian churches and organizations throughout Ohio and western Pennsylvania in sponsoring a massive clothing drive aimed at helping refugees from war-torn Yugoslavia who have entered Hungary. By mid-December, the number of Yugoslavian refugees in Hungary was estimated at 45,000, many of them ethnic Hungarians from villages such as Szent László, Szarvas and Korogy. The growing number of refugees fleeing Yugoslavia’s civil war has further strained Hungary’s already overburdened refugee assistance programs. Earlier waves of refugees from East Germanv and Romania/Transylvania had drained Hungary’s emergency funds. Lack of funds and the coming of winter have combined to make an already difficult situation unbearable for the refugees. Organizers of relief efforts in Hungary say one of the most urgent needs is for clothing. To meet that need, many Hungarians in America have begun collecting clothing for shipment to the refugee camps. Collections for the drive are being taken up in Pittsburgh, Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Youngstown until mid-January. At that time, all donated clothing will be taken to the Hungarian Reformed Church in Columbus where it will be prepared for shipment overseas via military transport planes. The Knights of Malta, or Magyar Maltai Szeretetszolgálat, will manage the distribution of the clothing to the refugees. Items being sought include any type and size of clean clothing, shoes and blankets. All items should be placed in large plastic trash bags for collection. "The William Penn Association urges all members living in Ohio and western Pennsylvania to contribute to this life-saving effort,” said National President E. E. Vargo. "At no cost and with a little effort, you can give so much to someone who has lost everything.” For information on the nearest collection center, contact one of the following: • In Cincinnati, call Steve Jesenski at 513-874-2695; • In Cleveland, call István Csiszár at 216-838-5236; • In Columbus, call Bela J. Kovach at 614-885-4710; • In Pittsburgh, call the William Penn at 412-231-2979; • In Youngstown, call the Rev. Sándor Farkas at 216-747-8760. Itinerary announced for 1992 tours of Hungary and Austria NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The itineraries for the William Penn sponsored tours to Hungary this summer have been set, and they promise members and guests a fascinating and memorable vacation. The William Penn is sponsoring two separate tours to Hungary and Austria, the first from June 18 to July 2 and the second from Aug. 10 to 24. Both tours will Inside ■ Hungarians trim tree in West Virginia .....................Page 2. ■ Actor Tony Curtis receives AHF award ...............Page 3. ■ Branches celebrate Christmas, elect officers....................Page 6. ■ Minutes of the 32nd General Convention............Pages 9. ■ In Memóriám and Donations for December..........Page 12. Next Deadline January 24 follow the same itinerary, so no matter which dates are most convenient, you will participate in the same exciting experiences. On day one of each tour, guests will depart from New York via Swissair for Vienna, enjoying both dinner and breakfast along the way. You will arrive in Vienna on day two and be taken by deluxe motorcoach to the Hotel Scandic Crown. On the way to the hotel, you will enjoy sightseeing and lunch. The evening will be yours to explore Vienna. The next day will feature an all-day guided sightseeing tour of Vienna and surrounding sights, including a visit to Grinzing Village for dinner and a folklore show. After breakfast the following morning, you will begin your trip to Sárvár with sightseeing in the Sopron region en route, as well as visits to Esterházy Castle and Fertőd. Dinner will be at the Thermal Spa Hotel in Sárvár. Day five will include a tour of the Győr and Szombathely regions and dinner at the hotel. On day six you will leave Sárvár for a trip to Lake Balaton and the Tihany peninsula. You will tour the world famous Herend Museum and Herend factory to see fine china artists at work. After dinner at the Club Tihany, the evening is yours to enjoy any way you wish. The next day will be a whole day of leisure at Lake Balaton, which will include dinner. The second week of your vacation will begin with a trip to Kecskemét for sightseeing and lunch. In Kecskemét, you will enjoy dinner and overnight accommodations at the Aranyhomok Hotel. The next morning you will travel to Noszvaj, near Eger. Along the way you will enjoy sightseeing in Eger and lunch, then continue on to Kastélyszálló, a Baroque mansion in the town of Noszvaj. Dinner that evening will be at the hotel. Day 10 will include a visit to the Tokaj wine region for winetasting, lunch and sightseeing in Sárospatak, before returning to Noszvaj for the evening. The following day you will Continued on Page 3 President V argo named Fraternalist of the Year PITTSBURGH — E. E. Vargo, national president of the William Penn Association, has been named the 1992 Fraternalist of the Year by the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh (FSGP). The announcement was made during the FSGP’s December meeting. President Vargo is the 16th person and the third William Penn official to receive the award. Elmer Charles, president emeritus, received the first-ever Fraternalist of the Year award in 1976, and former National President Gay B. Banes was honored in 1987. The Fraternalist of the Year is the highest honor granted by the FSGP, an organization representing nearly four dozen fraternal benefit societies and about 500,000 fraternalists in the Greater Pittsburgh area. The award honors fraternalists who have distinguished themselves in service to their society, the fraternal benefit system, their community and all people. E. E. VARGO National President President Vargo was honored for his extensive contributions in promoting the William Penn Association and the entire fraternal benefit system. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Fraternal Congress of America and past president of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey state fraternal congresses. President Vargo will be honored at a special banquet hosted by the FSGP to be held this spring.
