William Penn Life, 2006 (41. évfolyam, 2-12. szám)
2006-03-01 / 3. szám
Branch News National Director Michael F Tomcsak visits the Freedom Fighters momument located in front of the Hungarian Christian Society in Venice, Fla. Branch 590 member Ilona Schmidt and granddaughter, Sophie Juhasz, at the Hungarian Club in Venice, Fla. Branch 590 Cape Coral, FL by Joan Mauerman Branch 590 held its Christmas party at the Broadway Palms Theater in Fort Myers. A brief meeting and election of officers were held prior to the dinner and show. By unanimous vote, the previous year's officers were reelected: Michael Tomcsak, president; Anthony DiGiulio, vice president; Joan Mauerman, secretary-treasurer; and Jodi Dues and Irene Slauterbeck, auditors. Thanks to Kalman Nagy who installed the officers. Door prize winners were Margaret and Bob Menner and Toney and Ilona Schmidt. Our Jan. 12 meeting was held at the Harborview Yacht Club. After the business meeting and discussion, bingo was played, followed by refreshments. Thanks to our bakers, Helen Toth, Irene Franko and Violet Shinski. Condolences to the Molnár family of Clifton, N.J., on the recent death of Helen Ann Molnár. May she rest in peace. Belated wedding anniversary wishes to Kalman and Julia Nagy and Toney and Ilona Schmidt. May you have many more years. Last week, I attended the St. Luke's School of Art's recital in Orlando. Congratulations to Maren Tomcsak for her piano performance. She played two songs. Great job, Maren. Get well wishes to my granddaughter, Joanie Mauerman, after her recent surgery. No more basketball or cheerleading for a couple of months. She is a freshman at Crawford High School in Crawford, Texas. The Hungarian American Club of Southwest Florida will hold a dinnerdance March 25 at the Cypress Woods Country Club in Naples, Fla. WPA member Frank Dobos of Cleveland and Naples is president of the club. Hungarian music will be played. For reservations call Phyllis Evva at 239-593-9513 by March 21. WPA member Joe Ference of Sharon, Pa., is also a member there. Frank and his group do a tremendous job. The Plant City Hungarian Club holds a dinner on the second Sunday of each month. We were there recently and the WPA was well-represented. Get well wishes to Carolyn Suhar and Margo and Anthony Beke. It was great to see Helen Rozner looking bright-eyed and bushy-tailed after her recent illness. Happy birthday to Caroline Hughes, Pam Damon, Joanie Mauerman, Audrey Mae Eagen, Leslie Naples, Greg Damon, Michele Boano, David Mauerman, Aidán Hughes, Aaron Hughes, Matt Damon, Danny Mauerman, Carrie Damon and Dee Cummings. In January, a meeting was held at the Hungarian Christian Society in Venice, Fla., with representatives coming from New York, Washington, D.C., Connecticut, Naples, Sarasota and Miami. Mike Tomcsak represented the WPA. The group met to discuss plans for the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Fighters. Watch the magazine for the dates and times of events in your area. For all your life insurance and annuity needs, please call Mike Tomcsak at 863-858-8071. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all. Erin Go Bragh! Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Vincent Frank It's St. Patrick's Day on March 17. Enjoy the luck of the Irish and celebrate the patron saint of Ireland. Now, we all know the popular food for the day will be corned beef and cabbage. But, did you know that, originally, corned beef and cabbage were the traditional meal served on Easter Sunday in rural Ireland? It was a meat that could be preserved during the winter and then eaten when the Lenten fast was over. Wear the green and enjoy the day. Your branch members have approved a $500 donation to be sent to St. Dismas Parish, which is located inside the prison in Huntingdon, Pa. The Catholic chaplain is always appreciative of the donation. He uses it to purchase items to help enhance the spiritual life of the prisoners. Are you ready for spring? Let's face William Penn Life, March 2006 15
