William Penn Life, 1992 (27. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1992-09-01 / 9. szám
Address Correction Requested \ Non-Profit * I Organization I US Postage PAID I Pittsburgh, PA I Permit No. 2724 WILLIAM PENN LIFE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION, 709 BRIGHTON RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15233 Volume 27 September 1992 Number 9 Golfers, guests enjoy annual golf tournament Branch 45 Cleveland members Richard and Heather Preston celebrate their low gross victories at the national golf tournament. (Photo by Louis A. Fodor) WEST MIDDLESEX, PA — If you asked Richard Preston and his daughter Heather what "family values” are, their answer might include such things as strong drives off the tee and a consistent putting game. The Prestons, both members of Branch 45 Cleveland, used these and other skills to capture the men’s and women’s low gross titles at the Association’s Ninth Annual National Golf Tournament held July 25. In a year when much attention is being focused on family values, it seemed most appropriate that the Preston’s father-daughter combination would win the tournament. This marked the third time in the tournament’s history that two members from the same family won title’s in the same year. Richard and Heather were among 145 golfers who played in the 18-hole tournament, held at the Tam O’Shanter Golf Club in West Middlesex, Pa. The other stars of the day were Stanley Rastettler of Alliance, Ohio, and Olga Burinda of Branch 18 Lincoln Park, Mich., who won the men’s and women’s low net score titles. Each of the four champions took home a new pair of golf shoes as a prize for their fine efforts. Eight more golfers took home prizes as winners of the various skill shot contests held during tournament play. Alexander Goydan sank the longest men’s putt on hole # 3, and Nancy Baynai had the longest women’s putt on hole #6. Rich Busa and Betsy Griffith hit the longest drives off the tee at hole #9. Meanwhile, at hole #8 Bob Jackson placed his ball closest to the pin to lead the men, and Phyllis Darraugh led the women when she placed her ball closest to the pin on hole #14. And Jeff Ward and Geri Vig placed their balls closest to the line on hole #15. The only prize that went unclaimed, again, was the $10,000 for a hole-in-one of hole #18. Everyone gave it their best shot, but only a handful of golfers were able to place their tee shots on the green. Nevertheless, everyone enjoyed the added challenge of the hole-in-one contest and looked forward to taking another shot at it next year. After the day’s golfing was done, the golfers and their guests gathered for the annual golf awards dinner at the Ramada Inn- Shenango. As it is every year, the informal affair was the high point of the weekend as smiles and laughter could be seen and heard throughout the banquet room. After a delicious prime rib dinner, National President E. E. Vargo emceed the evening’s program. Each of the tournament and skill shot winners received their prizes and much applause from the banquet guests. But these were not the only Continued on Page 2 WPA hosts third successful language camp By Louis A. Fodor National Director ROCKWOOD, PA — After the noon hour on Aug. 2, students from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, New Jersey and even Arizona started trooping into Penn Scenic View in anticipation of the opening of the Association’s third Hungarian Language Camp. The warm greetings they received upon their arrival from National Vice President-Treasur-Inside____ ■ Ethnic group crowns new Miss Magyar for 1992 .... Page 2. ■ The latest news and notes from our branches............Page 3. ■ More photos from the annual golf tourney........Pages 5-7. ■ 1992 directory of current WPA branches..............Pages 8-9. ■ In Memóriám and Recent Donations ..............Page 10. Next Deadline September 18 er Francis A. Furedy and Home Office employee Debra Evans made them feel at home. The students were then escorted to their rooms and made comfortable. The camp activities officially got under way later that afternoon with a delicious dinner. Students and instructors introduced themselves to each other, laying the foundation for a spirit of camaraderie which would grow stronger throughout the week. The next morning everyone gathered again for breakfast then, at 9:00 a.m., headed for the camp’s first instructional session. The camp’s 23 students were divided into two classes: fifteen students were placed in the beginner’s class, while the other eight were placed in an intermediate level class. The first session, like each morning session of the week, began with the singing of the Hungarian national anthem. The rest of each day’s activities included lunch, an afternoon session from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., and dinner at 5:30 p.m. At about 7:00 p.m. each evening, students and instructors got together for informal sessions designed to enhance what they learned in class. The evening gatherings focused on learning about life in Hungary as well as Hungarian history, customs, music and culture. On Friday evening the students were joined at dinner by the Association’s National Officers and members of the Executive Committee. National President E. E. Vargo and Chairman of the Board Joseph P. Arvay each addressed the students and thanked them for their participation in the camp. Students, officers, instructors and directors then enjoyed a relaxing fraternal evening, capped off by a traditional bacon fry. After breakfast Saturday morning, all headed for home, but not before many farewells were shared. At least two-thirds of the students expressed a wish to return to the camp next year. As it has been for the past two years, it was again my pleasure to serve as one of the instructors at the camp. We were also fortunate to have another fine instructor, Gabriella (Gabi) Gally, join us once again. Thanks also go to National Directors Michael R. Kara and Elmer W. Toth who ably assisted us during the sessions and the entire week. And we thank the cook and his staff for the fine meals and exceptional service. The students and instructors at the Association’s third Hungarian Language Camp enjoy a few moments together on the grounds at Penn Scenic View. The camp, held Aug. 2 to 8, left many of the students eager to return next year.
