William Penn Life, 2007 (42. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2007-02-01 / 2. szám
For Starters Magyar News ceases publication after 17 years STRATFORD, CT - Magyar News, a monthly newsletter which kept Hungarian Americans informed about events both in Hungary and this country's Hungarian community for 17 years, published its last issue this January. Editor and publisher Joseph F. Balogh, in a front-page letter in the final issue, thanked readers and all those who contributed to the production of the newsletter, but noted that "the work of publishing, writing articles, taking photographs, the deadlines became very overwhelming [to] a point when I couldn't do it any longer." Balogh started publishing Magyar News in 1990. The first issues were merely four pages and included only text. But, with the advent of personal computers, he was able to increase the size of the newsletter and include pictures. The newsletter was distributed free The front page of the last edition of the 'Magyar News.’ at local Hungarian churches and businesses, but soon began fulfilling requests for home subscriptions, eventually reaching readers in 35 states. When expenses of publishing the newsletter outstripped income from subscribers and advertisers, Balogh paid the difference out of his own pocket. "Joseph Balogh has informed, motivated, and educated the American-Hungarian community through his outstanding newsletter," said Dr. Robert D. Kranyik, Dana professor and dean emeritus of the University of Bridgeport, in a letter published in the final issue. "In doing this he has performed a great service to all of us who make claim to Hungarian origins." In addition to articles about current events in Hungary and the American- Hungarian community, the newsletter also published articles about Hungarian history and the arts and was never shy about expressing strong and pointed opinions. "To say that (the Magyar News) will be missed is an understatement," Dr. Kranyik wrote. Nevertheless, there may be hope for those dedicated readers who fear that they may have seen the last of the Magyar News. Balogh noted in his farewell letter that he is considering publishing the newsletter less frequently or even making it available via the Internet. The latter idea, however, "excludes those, mostly elderly, who do not connect to the computer," he wrote. Then again, "it came up that those who have the Internet could print out (the newsletter) to the others." American Hungarian Foundation to sponsor ‘Mega 50-50 Raffle’ POSITION AVAILABLE Controller William Penn Association has an opening for the position of Controller. Accounting degree required. Responsibilities include preparation and analysis of various financial reports, budget preparation, general ledger reconciliation, internal controls and direct supervision of accounting department. Position requires strong communication, organizational and analytical skills, as well as computer proficiency and software knowledge. Please send resume, along with a cover letter, to: William Penn Association Attn.: Human Resources Department 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1821 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The American Hungarian Foundation is sponsoring a "Mega 50-50 Raffle" featuring a grand prize of $50,000. The drawing will take place Saturday, May 19, during the AHF's 44th Annual Carousel Ball, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick. Only 2,000 tickets are available at a cost of $100 each. In all, 100 prizes will be awarded. Along with the grand prize, there will be one first prize of $12,500 and one second prize of $5,000. There will also be two prizes of $2,500 each, 15 prizes of $500 each and 80 prizes of $250 each. Winners need not be present. Tickets may be purchased by filling out the ticket application form and submitting it along with a check for $100. Ticket applications are available by calling the AHF at (732) 846- 5777 or by calling the WPA Publications Office at 1-800-848-7366, ext. 135. Only the first 2,000 applications will be honored; all other contributions will be returned. The raffle is being operated under the rules and regulations of the New Jersey State Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission. All taxes on winnings will be the responsibility of the winners. Winners not present for the drawing will be notified by mail. All proceeds will benefit the AHF and its efforts to preserve and promote the culture, history and contributions of Hungarians in America. 2 William Penn Life, February 2007
