William Penn Life, 1995 (30. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1995-07-01 / 7. szám

July 1995, William Penn Life, Page 5 Bowlers, donors set records at 5 2nd tourney PITTSBURGH — The Associa­tion’s 52nd Annual Bowling Tournament and Scholarship Days, held here over the Memo­rial Day weekend, will be remem­bered for the numbers six, 2,071 and 16,555. All represent records: the first two, outstanding individual achievements; the last, a reflec­tion of our members’ incredible fraternal spirit. During the three-day event, the Association raised $16,555 for the benefit of the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc. It was the most money ever raised during the annual fraternal affair. The majority of the funds, a record $15,350, was raised dur­ing the annual meeting of the Scholarship Foundation, which opened the weekend’s official activities on Friday, May 26. (See related story below.) The fraternal spirit which cre­ated such generosity seemed also to inspire many of the bowlers, some of whom put on record or near-record performances. The stars of the tournament were undoubtedly Brian Beke of Branch 13 Trenton, N.J., and Terri Yeagley of McKeesport, Pa. Beke knocked down a tourna­ment record 2,071 pins in nine games over three events, an aver­age of 230 per game. Along with the men’s all events actual and handicap titles, Beke also won the men’s singles actual and hand­icap titles, paired with his brother Steven to take second in the men’s doubles actual standings, and anchored Branch 13’s men’s team which finished second in the team handicap standings. Meanwhile, Yeagley domi­nated the women’s division, win­ning a record six titles. Her hand­icap total of 643 in the singles event was the highest score in that event since 1978 and her actual total of 613 was the second Bowlers enjoy the free buffet at the bowlers reception held Friday evening at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh at Chatham Center. (Photo by Louis A. Fodor) highest in tournament history. The Association thanks all our bowlers, members and friends who participated in the week­end’s activities and helped to make it special for all. We also extend our thanks to the manage­ment and staff of Princess Lanes, the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh at Chatham Center and The Bradley House for providing us with fine facilities and service. Beke’s recording-setting per­formance overshadowed a stellar effort by David Cervetto of Toledo, whose actual pin count of 1,937 for the tournament was the fourth highest in the event’s history. Other bowlers in the spotlight were Tournament Secretary Bob Ivancso and his partner David Bodnar who captured the men’s doubles actual title with a score of 1,280, the highest score in that event since 1970. Taking the men’s doubles handicap crown were Rodney Bones and Temple Coldren of Phoenixville, Pa., with a score of 1,320. In team competition, the New York-Ohio-Pennsylvania Con­nection rolled to victory in both the men’s actual and handicap standings with a score of 3,148 (2,869 actual). Their feat was duplicated by the Fun Bunch from Dayton who won the women’s actual and handicap team titles with a score of 2,604 (2,379 actual). Despite these fine efforts, no one bowled the 300 games that could have won them $10,000. But, many bowlers were deter­mined to enter next year and try again. The social highlight of the weekend was, once again, the Scholarship Dinner-Dance held Saturday, May 27, at The Bradley House in Whitehall, Pa. The program began with a memorial service honoring all those who sacrificed their lives in the service of our country. Master of ceremonies E. E. Vargo intro­duced the Rev. Daniel J. Borsay who offered the invocation and, later, the benediction. National Vice President-Secre­tary George S. Charles Jr. present­ed a moving tribute to our na­tion’s flag, then led those in atten­dance in singing the American and Hungarian national anthems. After the service, dinner was served, followed by the presenta­tion of awards to the team event winners. W inners of the raffle to benefit the Scholarship Foundation were: Steven Both of New Jersey; Sandy Sera of Coatsville, Pa.; Charles Sera of Parkesburgh, Pa.; Mike Horvath of Skokie, 111.; David Corba of Morton Grove, Fla.; and Jim Deak of West Home­stead, Pa. The evening concluded with open dancing to the music of Dorothy &. Co. Yeagley also took the all events handicap and actual pin titles and paired with Jacelyn Gorzo of McKeesport to take both titles in the women’s doubles event. Finally, we extend special thanks and appreciation to all those who helped organize and run this successful fraternal affair. Why are these women smiling? Because they’re the Fun Bunch from Dayton, Ohio, and they won the women’s team event title. (Photo by Louis A. Fodor) National Director Elmer A. Furedy presents plaques to the men’s team event champions, the NY-OH-PA Connection. (Photo by Louis A. Fodor)-------Moving?-------­If you have recently moved or are planning to move, please notify our office so that we can update our records and make sure you keep receiving the William Penn Life. Please print the necessary information below. Name: Certificate No.:____________________Branch No.: Old Address: New Address: □ I am a William Penn member, but I do not receive the William Penn Life. Please add me to your mailing list at no charge. □ I am receiving more than one copy of the publication each month. Please cancel the extra copies. Send the above information to: John E. Lovász, Managing Editor William Penn Life 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Generosity abounds at annual Scholarship Foundation meeting PITTSBURGH - A record total of $15,350 was raised during the annual meeting of the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation held May 26 at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh. The record amount of dona­tions and pledges was reached only through the boundless gen­erosity of the individual members and branch representatives in attendance at the meeting. Leading the list of contributors were Mr. and Mrs. William C. Kohut who donated $3,000 and pledged an additional $2,000. Another $2,024 was received from the former ladies auxiliary of Branch 18 Lincoln Park, Mich. The auxiliary’s members recently voted to dissolve their group and donate the proceeds from the auxiliary’s bank account to the Scholarship Foundation. A donation of $662 was also WPA scholarship recipient Melissa Mirkovich expressed thanks on be­half of all her fellow recipients for the grants awarded them. received from the members of Branch 85 Daisytown, Pa. Melissa Mirkovich, daughter of National Director George F. Mirkovich and a senior at Eliza­bethtown College, spoke at the meeting on behalf of all those students who have received grants through the Foundation. "I want you to know that your kindness and generosity is very much appreciated by everyone who receives grants,” she said. National President E. E. Vargo noted that the Foundation has awarded 2,018 grants totaling $660,150 since its establishment. He also urged all branches to continue to find new and effective ways of raising funds for the Foundation. The Foundation’s members unanimously elected 13 addition­al members to the Foundation’s board of directors. They are: Arthur A. Bartfay, Emilia Blair, Ernest Ecsedi, David George, Louis Kubus, Steven E. LaFlame, Joan Mauerman, William Mayor, Andrew McNelis, Ernest D. Mol­nár, Mary Tirpák, Emma E. Toth and Terri Vargo.

Next

/
  • Layout
  • Zoom
  • Rotation
Thumbnails
Contents