William Penn Life, 1998 (33. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1998-05-01 / 5. szám
Page 2, William Penn Life, May 1998 Seats remain for Sept, tour to William Penn LIFE Official Publication of the William Penn Association Published Monthly Office of Publication: 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Phone: 412/231-2979 Third Class U.S. Postage Paid Pittsburgh, PA Permit No. 2724 George S. Charles, Jr. Editor-in-Chief Richard W. Toth Diane M. Torma Associate Editors John E. Lovász Managing Editor NATIONAL OFFICERS George S. Charles, Jr. National President Richard W. Toth National V.P.-Secretary Diane M. Torma National V.P.-Treasurer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael J. Hrabar Chairman Roger G. Nagy Vice Chairman Elmer A. Furedy 5 V ice Chairman f '''Anthony C. Beke Louis A. Fodor Barbara A. House Michael R. Kara Andrew W. McNelis George F. Mirkovich Michael F. Tomcsak Elmer W. Toth Frank J. Wukovits, Jr. Frank J. Radvany Secretary of the Board ] AUDITING COMMITTEE J. _ Robert A. Ivancso • Chairman# * ' Margaret H. Boso Secretary Dennis A. Chobody Charles J. Furedy Joseph Hamari Ernest J. Mozer, Sr. CONSULTANTS Bruce &. Bruce Company Actuary Horovitz, Rudoy & Roteman : C.P.A. Rothman Gordon Foreman &c Groudine, P.C. General Counsel Dr. Julius Kesseru ; Medical Director Unsolicited articles, letters, manuscripts, pictures and other • material submitted to the WILLIAM PENN LIFE are forwarded at the owner's risk, and the WILLIAM PENN LIFE expressly denies any responsibility for their safekeepina return. The WILLIAM PENN l" reserves the right to edit, revise c reject any article submitted for publication. Postmaster: If undelivered, please send form 3579 to: William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - We have good news and bad news concerning the WPA-sponsored trips to Hungary and Austria. The bad news is that the deadline for the June tour has come and gone. The good news is that there is still time to sign up for the September tour. However, those interested in joining the September tour should make their reservations as soon as possible. Seats for the September tour are filling fast, and if you wait too long to reserve your seat, you could wind up on a waiting list. Those wishing to join the September tour can call Fugazy International Travel toll-free at 1-800- 828-4488 (New Jersey residents should dial 1-732-828-4488). Or, you can complete the reservation form found in this issue of the William Penn Life and send it to the address shown on the form. The tour will ran from Sept. 10 to 24. The itinerary for the tour begins in Budapest and ends in Vienna. The tour will include visits to Sopron, Sárvár, Győr, Kecskemet, Szolnok, Hortobágy, Debrecen, Eger, Godollo, Szentendr and Esztergom. You will also visit Lake Balaton, the Herend porcelain factory and museum, the Benedictine Abbey in Pannon-halma, the Tokaj wine region, the Citadel and all of Budapest’s famous sights. Guests will enjoy lunch at a NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Jim Cahill, mayor of New Brunswick, and Dr. Frank Mate of Gaithersburg, Md., have been named this year’s recipients of the Distinguished Service Award of the American Hungarian Foundation. They received their awards April 25 at the Foundation’s 35th Annual Carousel Ball held at the Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club in Scotch Plains, N.J. Dr. Mate, now retired from private practice in pediatric medicine, was founding director of the Clinic for Exceptional Children at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. His pioneering work in pediatric medicine earned him the university’s Vicennial Medal. A native of New Brunswick, Dr. Mate is a graduate of Dartmouth College and George Washington University School of Medicine. Mayor Cahill is being recognized for his eminent civic, community, humanitarian and political leadership and as a public servant dedicated to elevating the quality of life, enriching the cultural fabric of all in New Brunswick and continuing to bring community revitalization to the city. He is also being Hungary Hortobágy csarda, a sightseeing cruise on the Danube River, and plenty of free time to explore, shop or relax. The tour will conclude with a two-night stay in Vienna, the City of Music. On the final night of the tour, everyone will gather for a gala farewell dinner. The cost of the tour is $3,149* per person, based on double occupancy. Single accommodations can be reserved for an additional $550. honored for furthering people to people relations in Sister City programs, such as with the city of Debrecen, Hungary. Both of the laureates have enhanced the appreciation of the Hungarian cultural heritage in America. Proceeds from the Carousel Ball benefit the Foundation and its Hungarian Heritage Center, located in New Brunswick. The Center contains a museum, library and archives, all of which are used to document, preserve and showcase the history and contributions of Hungarians in America. The Center will celebrate its 10th anniversary in May 1999 with a special commemorative program. In addition to the Center, the Foundation also supports student and scholar exchanges, trade and business conferences, publicatjaug, academic studies, arts programs, fellowships and scientific rese&ch related to Hungary and America. The William Penn Association has been, and continues to be, a major supporter of the Foundation and its work. The Foundation honored the WPA by presenting its Distinguished Service Award to the WPA in 1992. Other laureates with ties to the WPA were Board Chairman Michael J. Hrabar (1996), former National President E. E. Vargo (1994), former National Vice President-Treasurer Frances A. Furedy (1991), late Board Chairman Joseph P. Arvay (1988), and members t Ernest W. Docs (1980), Joseph J. Staudt (1980) and George Dózsa 1 (1988). ( \ POSITION AVAILABLE INVESTMENT ~ ACCOUNTING The WPA Home Office is accepting applications from qualified candidates for a full-time Investment Accounting position within our Treasury Department. Responsibilities include accounting procedures relative to the Association's investment portfolio. Related experience and/or education required. For more information and to submit your resume for consideration, contact Robert A. Kapinus weekdays between 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (412) 231-2979 or 1-800-848- 7366, Ext. 105. WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION HUNGARY TOUR’98 September 10 to 24,1998-\ RESERVATION FORM FULL NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: (Home) (Work) ACCOMMODATIONS:!! DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - $3,149 PER PERSON* □ SINGLE OCCUPANCY - $3,699 PER PERSON* CITY OF DEPARTURE: SIGNATURE: Send this form along with your deposit of $400 per person, payable to “Fugazy International Travel” to: WPA Hungary Tour Fugazy International Travel 770 U.S. Highway No. 1 North Brunswick, NJ 08902 *Prices are for New York departure. All airfares are subject to change without notice. Land prices guaranteed at time of booking. PLEASE, one person per form. Copies of this form may be made. WPA Hungarian Language Camp August 2-8,1998 Penn Scenic View, Rockwood, PA * 25 hours of instruction * Indoor lodging & 3 meals a day J?[ó * All instruction materials All for only $200.00! Open to all WPA life benefit members age 18 or older. i i_____:______________ i »__ RESERVATION FORM 7 Name: Phone: Address: WPA Certificate Number: Branch Number: Level of instruction desired: GBeginner □Intermediate Send this form, along with your deposit of $50.00 per person to: Language Camp, William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Deadline for reservations - July 1,1998 AHF presents awards to pediatrician, mayor j