William Penn Life, 1992 (27. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1992-07-01 / 7. szám

July 1992, William Penn Life, Page 3

Fraternalists help to raise roofs on two homes

Construction began Monday, June 8, as volunteers installed the outside walls and framed the interior walls. (Photos by Mary A. Kelly-Lovasz)

NASHVILLE — Kim Hayes was as ready as she would ever be. "You all better be watching because I’m only going to do this once,” she said. And with that she flashed a broad smile, took a few quick steps, raised her arms in the air and turned a cartwheel.

Kim’s feat provided the exclamation point for a joyous and emotional celebration June 13 marking the successful completion of the National Fraternal Congress of America’s "Raise the Roof” project.

During the six-day project, 100 volunteers from various NFCA- member societies helped the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International build two new homes for two deserving families.

Among those volunteers were Mary and John Lovász, members of Branch 296 Springdale, Pa. "Next to my marriage, this week was the most fulfilling experience of my life,” John said.

Mary agreed. "This was an incredible experience. Most of the volunteers here never met the families before, yet here they were working side by side with these families, these total strangers, to help improve their lives.

It just gives you a very good feeling,” she said.

Along with the volunteers, the NFCA also provided the funds needed to cover construction costs on the two homes. With the help of the William Penn Association and more than 50 other societies and state fraternal congresses, the NFCA raised about $90,000, far surpassing its goal of $72,000.

Nashville was selected as the site for the project because the NFCA will hold its annual meeting there in September.

The beneficiaries of this fraternal project included Kim, 24, her two daughters, Quanita, 11, and Frankie, 5, and her son, Frank, 2. The other home is now the residence of Janice Polk, 31, her son, Jason, 11, and her twin daughters, Ashlee Danielle and Alyssa Danielle, 6.

Both Kim and Janice work as medical receptionists at Vanderbilt University Hospital. As Habitat homeowners, they were required to make a down payment

and agreed to make monthly payments on a 20-year, no interest mortgage. Their mortgage payments will be about $200 a month, which equals half of the $400 each had paid in monthly rent for small apartments.

Each homeowner family will also be required to work 500 hours on other Habitat projects in the Nashville area.

But, those responsibilities were forgotten for the moment as Kim, Janice and their children cut the ribbons of their new homes. "I

just want to thank all of you,” Janice told a crowd of about 100 who had gathered for the dedication ceremonies. Tears running down her cheeks, she added, "I won’t remember most of your names or faces, but I’ll never forget what you’ve done for me and my children.”

What Habibat and the NFCA did for them was more than build them a 1,100-square-foot, three bedroom home—they gave both Kim’s and Janice’s families hope and a chance at a better life.

Ninth Annual WPA National Golf Tournament

Saturday, July 25,1992 • Tam O’Shanter Golf Club • West Middlesex, PA

RESERVATION FORM

CONTACT PERSON:

PHONE:

BRANCH:

STREET:

CITY:

STATE:

ZIP:

FOURSOMES: Please write the name, WPA policy number, and full address of each person in your group. All golfers not requesting to play in a specific foursome will by assigned to a foursome by the tournament administrators. Below the list of golfers, write in the names of those persons who will be attending the dinner only and note "No Golf" next to their names. Please also specify those who will be playing golf only and note “No Dinner" next to their names. This will make it easier for us to arrange table seatings at the banquet.

NAME POLICY NUMBER ADDRESS

FOURSOME #1 J1)________________________________________________________________

(2)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(3)___________________________________________________________________________________

J4)_________________________________________________________________________________________________

FOURSOME #2 JT)________

(2)_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(3)___________________________________________________________________________________

J4)_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

FOURSOME #3 (1) _____________________________________________________________________________________________

(2)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

J3J__________________________________________________________________________________________________

J4)__________________________________________________________________________________________________

ACCOMMODATIONS: Lodgings for the tournament will be at the Ramada Inn (formerly Sheraton Inn-Shenango). Rates are $56 (plus tax) a night, single or double occupancy. Please indicate the type and number of rooms your group will need.

No. Singles — Friday Only:_________Saturday Only:_________Both:____________

No. Doubles — Friday Only:_________Saturday Only:_________Both:___________

*NOTE: All we need to know is the number of rooms your group will need. Hotel reservation cards will be sent to each contact person under separate cover.

MAKE CHECK/M.0. PAYABLE TO: WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION GOLF COMMITTEE *NOTE: Do NOT send the cost of your hotel accommodations with this form.

Mail To: E. E. Vargo, William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS — JULY 9, 1992

FEES & COSTS

Cost

Persons Amount

Tournament Fee (WPA members)

$32.00

X

=

Tournament Fee (Non-members)

$40.00

X

=

Dinner (not included in tournament fee)$20.00

X

TOTAL =

On Saturday morning, Janice Polk and her children (above), and Kim Hayes and her children were ready to move into their new homes.