William Penn Life, 1994 (29. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1994-04-01 / 4. szám

02203149 0296 PAUL KOVÁCS Address Correction Requested I Non-Profit 1 Organization LLIAM PENN LIFE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION, 709 BRIGHTON RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15233 Volume 29 April 1994 Number 4 CO in vO m Peace Be With You. < Clr­in •> O oc UJ X Ha z 03 O o O M a. -j M ay the Joy of this Easter Season Fill Your Heart and Enrich Your Spirit. From the National Officers, Board of Directors, Auditing Committee and Home Office Employees of the William Penn Association WPA prepares for Fifth Hungarian Language Camp PITTSBURGH — The Home Of­fice is preparing the final details for the Association’s Fifth An­nual Hungarian Language Camp, to be held July 31 to Aug. 6 at Penn Scenic View in Rockwood, Pa. The intense, one-week work­shop will be open to all adult life benefit members of the William Penn. However, class size will be limited to 25 students to ensure that each student receives a suffi­cient amount of individual atten­tion and assistance from the instructors. Students will receive a total of 25 hours of instruction from experienced teachers. The lan­guage instruction will be supple­mented by information on Hun­garian history, geography, culture and folk traditions. Tentative plans call for instruc­tion to be offered on both begin­ners and intermediate levels. The level (or levels) of instruction will be determined by the needs of those members expressing a sincere interest in attending the camp. Classes will be held twice a day, Monday through Friday. Ttach day will start with breakfast, followed by a morning session. After lunch, students will recon-Tours to Hungary offer exciting itinerary NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — If you remain undecided about joining one of the William Penn sponsored tours to Hungary and Austria this year, read the official itinerary recently released by Fugazy International Travel. The first tour will leave the U.S. on June 24 and return July 8, while the second tour will be held from Sept. 9 to 23. Both tours will share the following itinerary: DAY 1: Depart from all cities in the U.S. via New York and Chicago on Swissair, one of the world’s premier airlines. Enjoy a dinner and breakfast, which are served on board the transatlantic flight. DAY 2: Upon arrival in Vien­na, meet the English-speaking Austrian tour guide and transfer to the Hotel in the city of Vienna along the Danube. After checking in, the balance of the day is free for strolling the shop-lined Karnt­­nerstrasse and a sampling of Vien­nese pastry and coffee until even­ing, when dinner is served at the hotel. DAY 3: After breakfast, an all­day sightseeing tour of Vienna’s major attractions includes visits to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Schoenbrunn, Vienna Palace, and the Hofburg, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In the evening join the dinner party at one of Grinzig Village’s famous Hofbrau establishments where good food, drink and music flour­ish. Lunch is included during the tour. DAY 4: In the morning after breakfast, we begin the trip by motorcoach to Hungary. Travel­ing west through the picturesque Austrian countryside, see small villages and other interesting Austrian scenes. After crossing the Hungarian border, the city of Sopron will provide an interest­ing flurry of sightseeing and lunch. We’ll continue on to visit Esterhazy Castle then travel through Sopron’s regions after having lunch. Here, check-in with plenty of time to relax, shop or take a walking tour of the vicinity before dinner at the hotel dining room. DAY 5: Today’s all-day tour begins after breakfast with a drive through the northwestern plains of Hungary. Upon arrival in Gyor, visit churches dating back to the 11th century. The Old Town in Gyor includes the Bish­op’s Castle, Library and Museum (a building where Napoleon stay­ed in 1809). After lunch at a csarda, visit the great Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma which dates back a thousand years. See the many interesting exhibits in the archives before returning to the hotel in Sopron for dinner and a relaxing evening. DAY 6: After breakfast, check­out and begin the trip to Lake Balaton, the largest fresh-water lake in Europe. Enroute, we’ll stoj at the world renowned Her­­end porcelain factory and muse­um. Observe the many skilled artists at work on the intricate Continued on Page 3 vene for an afternoon session. Each evening, students will gather with the instructors for dinner, after which all will be invited to participate in special social activities. The evening ac­tivities will be designed so that students will have plenty of op­portunities to practice their new language skills. The cost for the week—includ­ing six-nights lodging, all meals, instruction and materials—is only $200 per person. Clean lin­ens and towels will be provided. The deadline for reservations is July 1, 1994. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come/first-served basis. To reserve your spot in our camp, complete the reservation form found on Page 4 of 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 on July 1, 1994. Those whose reservations are received after the class has been filled will have the option of being 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. For more information about our language camp, call the Home Office toll-free at 1-800-848- 7366. Inside ■ Intellectual property and the law ............................Page 2. ■ New Jersey prepares for 51st bowling tourney___Page 3. ■ Group plans pilgrimage to Kossuth, Pa................Page 3. ■ The latest news &. notes from our branches .... Pages 5-6. ■ Association plans for 11th golf tournament........Page 6. Next Deadline April 15

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