William Penn Life, 1999 (34. évfolyam, 2-12. szám)
1999-05-01 / 5. szám
agyar Matters NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - WPA Chairman of the Board Michael Hrabar has been named an honorary chairman for events celebrating the 45th anniversary of the American Hungarian Foundation and 10th anniversary of the Hungarian Heritage Museum. Chairmen for the events, to be held May 21 to 23 in New Brunswick, are Nicholas M. Salgo, former U.S. ambassador to Hungary, and John J. Heldrich, retired vice president of Johnson & Johnson. Joining Mr. Hrabar as honorary chairmen are: H. E. Géza Jeszenszky, ambassador of the Republic of Hungary; James M. Cahill, mayor of New Brunswick; Dr. Bryant L. Cureton, president of Elmhurst College; George Dózsa, president of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America; Dr. Robert E. Fuisz; Dr. Francis L. Lawrence, president of Rutgers University; New Jersey State Sen. John A. Lynch; and Zoltán Merszei, former president and chairman of Dow Chemical Co.-------------------------------------------\ Calling all Magyars What’s happening in the American Hungarian community? If you know of someone or something making news of interest to your fellow Magyars, send the details to us for inclusion on our “Magyar Matters” page. Contact us at: William Penn Life c/o William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (412) 231-2979 Ext. 135 Lawmakers honored for NATO expansion WASHINGTON - Representatives of the American Hungarian community joined in a recent ceremony honoring four U.S. legislators for their efforts to have NATO admit Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic. Senators Joseph R. Biden Jr. (DDel.) and William Roth Jr. (R-Del.), along with Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Sonny Callahan (R-Ala.), were cited for their "leadership in this region of the world." The ceremony was sponsored by the Central and East European Coalition. The Coalition comprises 19 national organizations which promote awareness and understanding of issues involving the various countries located in Central and Eastern Europe. The CEEC was one of the leading proponents of the recent NATO expansion. Trust fund to support AHF programs NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Dr. Lajos Schmidt, a member of the American Hungarian Foundation's Board of Directors, has established a $400,000 trust fund to benefit the Foundation. It is the first major gift to the AHF's Phase Two Challenge Fund that aims to raise $10 million in endowment, project and capital funds. f WILLIAM PENNON ASSOCIATION J HUNGARY TOUR ’99 RESERVATION FORM FULL NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: (Home) (Work) PLEASE RESERVE MY SPACE ON THE FOLLOWING TOUR: Ö TOUR #2 - SEPTEMBER 14 TO SEPTEMBER 28. 1999 ACCOMMODATIONS:!!! DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - $3,099 PER PERSON* □ SINGLE OCCUPANY - $3,599 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 based on double occupancy and 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. William Pen» Life, May 1999 15 Hrabar named to honorary post
