William Penn Life, 2006 (41. évfolyam, 2-12. szám)
2006-04-01 / 4. szám
Branch News Branch 88 Rural Valley, PA by Joe Chobody On Feb. 12, Branch 88 held its annual party. A large turnout was on hand and everyone was able to sample a variety of very good food. Endre Csornán, the WPA's membership activities manager, outdid himself once again, cooking fresh gulyás outside in an iron kettle. A big thank you goes to all who attended. Special thanks go to Endre, National Director Ron Balia and branch officers Dennis Chobody, Sam Mikita, Sherri Wilson, Tom Baculik and Jack Baculik. Also, thanks to members Jacob Baculik, Vi Baculik, Sandy Mikita, Kathy Chobody, Mike Chobody and Jessica Chobody. A job well done! As Easter approaches, we wish all members a happy and blessed holiday. Branch 296 Springdale, PA by Diane M. Torma If you watch the "Ellen DeGeneres" show, you may have seen one of our own on a show during the week preceding the Super Bowl. Beverly Hősek was chosen to appear on the "Ellen" show as a winner of the "Desperate Wives" contest. The winners, who were looking to escape their football fanatic husbands, won a fun-filled Friday at the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Beverly told our local news station that she applied to get away from her husband who is Steelers crazy. She said: "He is almost freakish about it...him and the kids...my poor son has Hello Massachusetts, Connecticut & New York Sales Representative Andy Girard, FIC is ready to help you, your family & friends with high-quality Life Insurance plans and Annuities offering great interest rates. Call Andy, toll-free at 1-866-366-0048. Among those attending Branch 88’s annual party in February were (hr) Endre Csornán, membership activities manager; Ronald S. Balia, national director; Kathy Chobody; Sherri Wilson, branch secretary-treasurer; Dennis Chobody, National Auditing Committee member and branch president; Joe Chobody, branch auditor; and Sam Mikita; branch vice president. to wear a jersey of the opposite team because my husband thinks he is a jinx." Beverly said the contest is the first she has ever won, and she looked forward to being on the show. She attends the Branch 296 Christmas party every year with her three children, Danielle, David (DJ) and Taylor, and her mother Georgiáimé Gonzales. Congratulations, Beverly! A warm welcome to new members Sydney Blankenship, Elsie Cristillo and Angela Radovitch. Hope to see you at future meetings and fraternal events. Thank you for placing your trust in William Penn Association. Branch President Ron Balia asked that I report on his attendance Feb. 12 at a very successful membership drive at Branch 88 in Rural Valley, Pa. Delicious gulyás and kolbász were prepared and served to those in attendance. President Balia offers special thanks to Membership Activities Manager Endre Csornán who prepared the gulyás outdoors the old-fashioned way. It was a big hit with all. Congratulations to Dennis Chobody and his branch on a job well done. Ron wants to mention that while at the membership drive, he had the opportunity to speak with 91-year old Tom Piscolish, who has been a regular at our bowling tournaments for many, many years. Tom promised Ron that we will see him again at the upcoming tournament this May. Looking forward to it, Tom. Happy anniversary wishes to Helen and Boris Gosciejew. Anniversary wishes are also extended to Randy and Traci Fritz. Hope your day is a special one and that you have many more happy years together. Happy April birthday wishes to Ian Dinzeo and to John Torma, Sr., who is 87 and going strong. May your day and the coming year be filled with love and happiness. Many get well thoughts and prayers are sent to Bernie Drab, Sr. and Pauline Becsi. We're thinking of you both and wishing you well. Our next monthly meeting is scheduled for April 13 at 7:30 p.m. We welcome all branch members to attend as we plan our activities. Call Noreen Fritz at 412-821-1837 for your life insurance and annuity needs. If you have branch news to share, call me at 724-339-2445. Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Vincent Frank Easter is coming. A big Happy Easter to all members and their families from Branch 800 officers. Have a day filled with joy and blessings. The annual Join Hands Day is scheduled for May 6. We can work together, both youth and adults, in deciding how we can help our community. At our branch's May meeting, we 16 William Penn Life, April 2006
