William Penn Life, 2004 (39. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2004-12-01 / 12. szám
I For Starters "May a part of each day for the rest of our lives he devoted to the Spirit of Christmas." Christmas: A time for remembrance, reflection and renewal by George S. Charles, Jr., FIC Christmas brings to mind memories and deep abiding hopes. I will never forget all the great Christmases I've enjoyed throughout my life. Each year, I cherish this special time more and thank God for making it possible. It seems that the Christmas spirit gives strength to us all. Christmas is a time to rejoice and be thankful for God's blessings and to pause for a year-end accounting of our individual progress. Christmas gives us all the opportunity to think of those we love and how better to express that love than through the many traditions of Christmas. May we all try to carry this seasonal attitude into our daily lives during the coming new year. We are certainly proud of the many fraternal efforts offered by our members throughout the year and we look forward to your continued support and assistance in the new year. We at William Penn Association have done our very best to fulfill our mission to our membership with honor and prudence. Our faith has always been in you and hopefully our efforts will grow to greater glory. The whole world awaits Christmas, the birthday of Christ, to give new hope and love and peace to all mankind. May a part of each day for the rest of our lives be devoted to the spirit of Christmas, renewing our Association's purposes and concerns for each other, and may our love and friendship never cease to grow. My wife Dianne and son Steve share with me in truly wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and happy new year. VVPA Board bids farewell to National Director Michael Kara POSITION AVAILABLE Penn Scenic View Resident Manager The WPA is now accepting applications for a live-in manager responsible for on-site operations, buildings and grounds maintenance, administration and supervision of personnel at our Penn Scenic View facility in Rockwood, Pennsylvania. Applicant must have experience in management and facility maintenance such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and architectural. Applicant should possess strong communication, organizational and administrative skills. A basic background in computer functions and accounting knowledge is preferred. Interested individuals should send resume and application letter to: Robert A. Kapinus Internal Operations Manager William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1821 rkapinus@williampennassociation.org PITTSBURGH, PA - The WPA Board of Directors recently bid farewell to fellow Board member Michael R. Kara (pictured right), who retired from the Board effective Oct. 31. His retirement brings to an end 33 years of distinguished service to the Association at the national level. Mr. Kara, 79, served on the National Auditing Committee for 20 years Correction Branch 13 Trenton, N.J., will host its family Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hungarian Reformed Church auditorium, located at Grand and Beatty Streets, Trenton. An incorrect date was published in last month's issue. beginning in September 1971. He was serving as the Auditing Committee's vice chairman when he was elected to his first term on the Board in September 1991. He had served a little more than one year of his fourth term on the Board when he announced his retirement. Mr. Kara also has been a dedicated and hard working leader at Branch 34 Pittsburgh, serving as branch president for many years and helping to organize and conduct many branch activities. We express our deepest gratitude to Mike for his tireless efforts on behalf of our Association and wish him a long and happy retirement. 2 Williu Pen Life, December 2004
