William Penn Life, 2004 (39. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2004-08-01 / 8. szám
For Starters It’s picnic time! WPA makes preparations for another ‘great fraternal fest’ ROCKWOOD, PA — Dozens of your fellow fraternalists are busily completing preparations for the fourth annual William Penn Picnic~A Great Fraternal Fest, to be held Saturday, Sept. 11, at Penn Scenic View in Rockwood, Pa. In just three years, the picnic has become the most popular fraternal event sponsored by the Association. Organizers anticipate more than 1,000 members and friends of the WPA will spend the day with us. Last year, members came by the bus load from branches as far away as Michigan, New Jersey and central Ohio. What attracts so many people from towns near and far? Some say it's the chance to enjoy a day in the beautiful, natural surroundings of Penn Scenic View's 180 acres. Others say they Are »our* B beneficiaries r up to date • Think about the changes that have occurred in your life since you purchased your life insurance. Getting married, having children, losing a loved one, getting divorced, getting remarried-all these life changes affect your responsibilities. Do the beneficiaries currently listed on your life insurance policies reflect such changes? If you think you need to update the beneficiaries listed on your policies-either primary or secondary beneficiaries-contact your WPA representative. Or, call our Home Office toll-free at 1-800-848-7366. For a map and directions to Penn Scenic View, please see the back cover of this issue. most enjoy listening—and dancing—to the live Hungarian music. Still others say they come to get reacquainted with old friends. One thing everyone looks forward to is sampling the wide array of homemade Hungarian food served at WASHINGTON, DC - The WPA was recently accepted as an organizational member of the Hungarian American Coalition by the HAC's Executive Committee. The HAC, a non-profit organization based in the nation's capital, was established to mobilize and coordinate the talents and resources of its members and to promote the interests of Hungarian-Americans. "We are happy and proud to be a part of the Hungarian American Coalition," said WPA National President George S. Charles Jr. "Among our Association's founding principles was the preservation and promotion of Hungarian history, culture and ideals. By joining likeminded organizations within the Coalition, we believe we all can better achieve that mission." Specifically, the HAC aims to the picnic. There are huge black kettles hanging over open wood fires, filled with freshly made gulyás. Dozens of guests sit and converse by the open fire pits as they roast their own bacon, preparing szalonna. Then, there's the kolbász, chicken paprikás, mushroom paprikás, lecsó and dumplings,’not to mention freshly made palacsinta and langos and a wide array of homemade pastries. One thing's for certain: nobody leaves our picnic hungry. Throw in a few fun raffles, special activities for the children and boundless fraternal fellowship, and it's easy to understand why so many so eagerly anticipate our picnic. We invite you to join us from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 11 for another great fraternal fest! * I achieve that mission by:- Identifying and promoting the concerns and interests of the Hungarian-American community;- Fostering interest and appreciation in the United States for the history, education and culture of Hungary, including its literature, arts and scientific achievements;- Encouraging cultural and educational interaction between the people of the United States and Hungary;- Protecting and preserving the human and minority rights and cultural heritage of Hungarians throughout the world; and- Supporting democratic institutions and economic development in Hungary. For more information about the Hungarian American Coalition, please visit their web site at: www.hacusa.org. 0 WPA becomes newest member of Hungarian American Coalition 2 Willi» Pen Life, August 2004
