William Penn Life, 2003 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2003-01-01 / 1. szám
Branch News Colors the Clown entertains children at Branch 51 ’s Christmas party with the assistance of two members. donated by Betty Szabó). Following the party, a short meeting was held at which we elected branch officers for 2003. Elected were: Steve Novak, president; Frank Schauer, vice president; Kathy Novak, secretary-treasure; and Maria Schauer and Eugene Sakasits, auditors. WPA sales representative Alan Szabó installed the new officers. Best wishes to everyone celebrating birthdays or anniversaries. Our sincere sympathy to those who recently lost a loved one. For answers to questions about life insurance or our branch, please call Alan Szabó at 330-482-9994 or Kathy Novak at 330-746-7704. Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA by Andy McNelis On behalf of the officers and members of Branch 34,1 would like to wish a happy, healthy and safe new year to all WPA members and their families. Happy birthday wishes for January go out to branch members: Margaret Klein, Andy Fekete, Tilly Morvay, Carm DeBlasio, Anthony Medve, Daniel Primm, Carol Sample and Michael Rim. In December, I overlooked the 65th birthday of Betty Lewandowski. Sorry Betty. We hope this year will be a happy and healthy one for all of you. Happy 56th anniversary wishes are extended to a special couple, Paul and Marie Goettler. Paul and Marie have been blessed with six children, 11 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. May you have many more happy years together! Many thanks to Bill Spence for the Christmas decorations donated in the name of his mother Marianne Bashur. We will be delighted to use them. If you have any news you would like to share, please contact Andy McNelis at 412-421-6031. For information about WPA life insurance and annuity policies, please contact our branch coordinator Maria Bistey at 412-431-6035. Branch 51 Passaic, NJ by Christine Baldyga On Sunday, Dec. 1, Branch 51 held its annual Christmas party and election of branch officers at the American Hungarian Citizens Club in Garfield, N.J. Those elected to serve our branch in 2003 were: Arthur Barillo, president; Frank Zimmermann, vice president; Richard Mozer, secretarytreasurer; and Joseph Baumgartner and Ernest J. Mozer Sr., auditors. Congratulations and best wishes for a successful year. Both the children and parents alike enjoyed "Colors the Clown" who entertained the children with face painting, magic tricks and games. Afterwards, Jamie Rubin, Katie Mozer and Marian Rubin led the group in singing Christmas carols from the songbooks provided by the Home Office. As everyone sang "Jingle Bells," Santa Claus (Fred Zimmermann) made his grand entrance, ringing his bell and shouting: "Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!" As the children took turns sitting on Santa's lap, they were asked if they were good children during the year and what they wanted for Christmas. Santa, with the help of Branch President Arthur Barillo, gave each child a gift. The children also received coloring books, crayons, toys, pencils and pens. The adults were given lovely 2003 WPA calendars and information on how to purchase life insurance policies for themselves and their families. After Santa departed to return to the North Pole, all were invited to stay for refreshments and to enjoy each other's company. We are thankful for all the help provided by the Home Office in making our Christmas party a success. We wish all members and their families a very happy and healthy new year. We offer our deepest sympathy to Art and Martha Barillo on the recent death of Martha's mother, Helen Lakatos, who was a longtime member of the branch. Due to recent surgery, Frank Zimmermann was unable to attend the Christmas party. We wish him a quick recovery. We want to welcome our three newest members to Branch 51. They are: Amanda, Bethann and Catherine Baldyga. The triplets were bom Oct. 6, 2002. They are the daughters of Tom and Christine Baldyga. Recently elected to serve as officers of Branch 51 for 2003 were (l-r) Richard A. Mozer, secretary-treasurer, Arthur Barillo, president; Ernest J. Mozer Sr., auditor; and Joseph Baumgartner, auditor. Not pictured: Frank Zimmermann, vice president IVilliiim Ptiin Lire. January 2003 17
