William Penn Life, 2000 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2000-12-01 / 12. szám
Ambassador visits Home Office Géza Jeszenszky (right), Hungary's ambassador to the United States, paid a visit to the WPA's Home Office Nov. 17. While here, he and his wife met with National President George S. Charles Jr. (left), National Vice President-Secretary Richard W. Toth, National Vice President-Treasurer Diane M. Torma and National Director Michael F. Tomcsak. Among the topics discussed during the hour-long meeting were the status of Hungary's bid to join the European Union, the history behind the country's official flag and emblem, and Hungarians living outside of Hungary. Mr. Jeszenszky also invited the WPA to seek the assistance of the Hungary Embassy should the Association ever need it. The ambassador was in Pittsburgh to attend a symposium at Duquesne University. Mr. Jeszenszky, 59, has served as Hungary's ambassador to the U.S. since 1998. Prior to his appointment he was a member of the Hungarian Parliament from 1994 to 1998 and was member of its Foreign Relations Committee. From 1990 to 1994 he served as minister of foreign affairs in the government of József Antall. He was a founding member of the Hungarian Democratic Forum which won the free elections in April 1990. He holds a doctorate degree in history from Lorand Eötvös University in Budapest and is the author of numerous scholarly publications. Dates set for WPA tour in 2001 Now do you believe every vote matters? IF THIS YEAR’S PRESIDENTIAL election taught us anything, it taught us that every vote counts. Think of it: out of nearly 6 million votes cast in the state of Florida, the winning margin (as certified by the Secretary of State Nov. 26) was just a few hundred votes, or about 1/100th of one percent of all votes cast. If one person’s vote meant so much in an election involving millions of voters, then imagine how much that one vote would mean in an election in which only a few dozen people vote. Of course, we’re talking about the election of your branch’s officers for the year 2001 and your participation in that election. Whether you like the way your branch is being run or think new leaders and new ideas are needed, the branch election meeting offers you and your fellow branch members the chance to set the tone for the coming year. We’re not asking you to seek an office (although, that would be nice). All we are asking is that you participate by voting. Even if you don’t normally attend your branch’s monthly business meetings, please consider taking time to attend the December meeting. Listen to what’s going on at your branch. Think of what could make it a better organization, one people want to be a part of. Then listen to the candidates for branch office and decide who will best lead the branch towards the one you envision. You pay (or paid) your insurance premiums. You have earned the right to have your say on who runs your branch. So, please, vote. As recent events have taught us, your one vote does matter. NORTH BRUNSWICK NJ ~ The WPA recently announced the dates for its next sponsored tour in Europe, "Autumn in Hungary Plus a Touch of Vienna." This exciting tour of the land of the Magyars will take place Sept. 13 to 25, 2001. Fugazy International Travel of North Brunswick, N.J., is once again handling arrangements for our tour. Frank Chrinko of Fugazy said prices for the tour will be announced once the itinerary and accommodations are finalized. Tentative plans for the tour call for an itinerary similar to those of recent WPA-sponsored trips, which have proven to be quite popular and successful. It most likely will include a two-night stay in Vienna and up to five nights in Budapest. This will be the only tour to be sponsored by the WPA in 2001. Anyone interested in learning more about the tour can call Mr. Chrinko toll-free at 1-800-828-4488. 2 William Pm Lile, December 2000
