William Penn Life, 1993 (28. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)

1993-03-01 / 3. szám

Address Correction Requested I Non-Prom I Organization I U S 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 28 March 1993 Number 3 An Urgent Message from the National Officers & Board of Directors of the William Penn Association Save the Heritage Center The Hungarian Heritage Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey, first opened its doors in May 1989. Its ambitious goal: to provide a facility which would communicate the history and culture of American Hungarians, and offer a showcase for the diverse contributions Hungarians have made to the American way of life in science, education, the arts, entertainment, business and sports. We are happy to report that, in less than four years, the Hungarian Heritage Center has achieved its goal... and more. Thousands of visitors have explored its museum, archives and library, representing the collected history of four generations of American Hungarians. Many more have viewed its special exhibits or participated in its sponsored programs. Still others have remembered loved ones by inscribing their names on the Center’s Wall of Honor or adding their names to a Tribute, housed at the Center, which is dedicated to all United States military personnel of Hungarian descent. All who have enfered its doors have left the Center enlightened by what they saw, enriched by what they learned, and ennobled by ethnic pride. If you have visited the Hungarian Heritage Center, then you know it now stands as a vital part of the American Hungarian community. You know it has become an irreplaceable common ground for all American Hungarians. But, fellow member, we face the loss of this common ground. In December 1992, the American Hungarian Foundation, the non-profit organization which operates the Center, signed an agreement with its creditor to forestall foreclosure proceedings. The Foundation must now raise $850,000 by September 15,1993. If it does, the creditor will forgive $500,000 of the Foundation's original loan of more than $1 million used to construct and endow the Center. If it does not raise the required $850,000, the Foundation will be forced to close the Center’s doors permanently. This act would end four decades of service and achievements dedicated toward perpetuating our proud Hungarian heritage and culture. This can not and must not be allowed to happen. We are appealing to you and all your fellow William Penn Association members to join us in the fight to keep the Center open. At no time in the history of the American Hungarian Foundation has your generous support been more urgently needed. All contributions, no matter what the amount, will be greatly appreciated. Your contribution will help us to continue the important work of the Center, allowing it to preserve our Hungarian heritage and culture in America for the benefit of future generations. Please join us in this worthy cause by completing the form found on Page 2 of this issue and sending your tax-deductible contribution today to: American Hungarian Foundation 300 Somerset Street P. O. Box 1084 New Brunswick, NJ 08903-1084 Remember, your contribution­­difference. We are counting on you. Joseph P. Arvay Chairman of the Board George S. Charles, Jr. National V.P.-Secretary no matter how large or small—makes a E. E. Vargo National President Frances A. Furedy National V.P.-Treasurer Countdown begins towards 50tb WPA bowling tournament PITTSBURGH — With only two months remaining before the 50th Annual National Bowling Tournament and Scholarship Days, many William Penn branches are forming their teams and finalizing their plans. Information, entry forms and copies of tournament rules and regulations will be mailed in early March to all branches. All mem­bers are reminded that all entry forms must be postmarked no later than midnight, April 23. Those who miss the deadline or choose not to attend will be missing all of the excitement sur­rounding the tournament’s gold­en jubilee celebration. The tournament and scholar­ship days will be held over the Memorial Day weekend in Pitts­burgh. The activities will begin Friday, May 28, with the annual meeting of the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Founda­tion, Inc. This important meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency at Chatham Center in downtown Pittsburgh. Following the meeting there will be a reception for all bowlers at the hotel. The tournament will open the next morning at Princess Lanes in nearby Whitehall with the men’s and women’s team event. The singles and doubles events will be held Sunday. The social highlight of the weekend will be the annual bowl­ers awards dinner to be held at the hotel. Bowlers will also have a chance to win $ 10,000 during Saturday’s team event. The prize will be awarded to the member who bowls a perfect 300 game during that event. To be eligible for this prize, a bowler must be a life benefit member of the William Penn Association as of April 1, 1993, with at least one year’s premium paid. Anyone wishing to bowl in this year’s tournament should contact their local branch coord­inator as soon as possible. We hope to see you in Pitts­burgh this May! Columbus to host golf tourney July 24 COLUMBUS, OH — The Asso­ciation is busy finalizing plans for the 10th Annual National Golf Tournament to be held Saturday, July 24, at the Turnberry Golf Course in Columbus. Headquarters for this year’s tournament will be the Holiday Inn-Columbus East (formerly the Hilton East). The hotel will serve as the site for Friday’s golfers reception and Saturday’s golf a­­wards dinner, as well as provide accommodations for all guests. Friday’s reception will feature the annual putting contest for the benefit of the Association’s schol­arship fund, and Saturday’s din­ner will feature a door prize give­away and the popular auction raffle for a new set of golf clubs and bag. The tournament will include the usual skill shot contests plus the exciting hole-in-one contest. The skill shot contest will be open to all golfers. However, to be eligible for the hole-in-one contest, a golfer must be a life benefit member of the William Penn as of June 1, 1993, with at least one year’s premium paid. More information and entry forms will appear in upcoming issues of the William Penn Life. Inside ■ A look at the Hungarian Heritage Center........Page 2. ■ Time remains to join tours to Hungary................Page 3. ■ The latest news & notes from our branches .... Pages 6-7. ■ 1993 directory of branches and contacts........Pages 8-9. Next Deadline March 19

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