William Penn Life, 2008 (43. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2008-02-01 / 2. szám
Branching Out with Endre Csornán Száz huszonkét év a jótékonyság mezején 1886 - Február 21 - 2008 A William Penn Association testvérsegitö szervezet (volt Verhovay Segély Egylet) 122 évi fennálása és virágzása azt mutatja, hogy maradandóak közül született. 122 év alatt nagyon sok magyar testvérsegitö (fraternal) egyesület alakult de javarészük megsemmisült. Igaz sokszor nehézségekkel küzdött, de megállta az idők viharát és nagy eredményeket ért el, amit alig tud más hasonló intézmény felmutatni. Sok millió dollárt fizetett ki özvegyeknek, árváknak és csonkult tagjainak. Nagy összeget áldozott az egyesület a testvér segítés oltárán. Meleg elismeréssel kell adóznunk tagjaink ezrének akik önfeláldozó munkával és megértő lelkesedéssel álltak sorainkba, hogy segítséget nyujtsonak egyesületünk fejlesztésében. A jövőt illetőleg legmelegebb jókivánataim kisérik a William Penn Association vezetőit és tagjait. Boldog Születés Napot William Penn Association! 122 Years of Fraternalism February 21, 1886 - 2008 The accomplishments of our organization speak for themselves. For 122 years, the social needs of thousands of people have been met. The Association has paid out millions of dollars in benefits to widows, orphans and the disabled. Approximately 5,000 young people have been aided with scholarship grants. The Association has operated continuously through the years and enjoys a high ranking among the beneficial associations. The members are to be heartily congratulated for the fine standing of our Association on our 122nd anniversary and for their part in building a notable record of fraternal achievement. I extend my congratulations to the officers and members and offer best wishes for continued suceess in the coming years. Happy Anniversary, William Penn Association! Dates set for WPA tour to Hungary Board authorizes financial aid for Hungarian charities The WPA continues to support churches and charitable organizations in Hungary and other areas which were an integral part of greater Hungary. The Board of Directors recently and unanimously approved that the Association financially support three such organizations.- The Franciscan Mission Foundation for Transcarpathia (Kárpátaljai Ferences Misszió Alapítvány), $2,500;- Nagydobrony Good Samaritan Reformed Children's Home, $2,500; and- The St. Francis Foundation of Déva (Transylvania), $500. The WPA is planning an unforgettable trip to the "Land of the Magyars." The two-week tour is scheduled to depart from Detroit, Mich., on Sept. 17 and return from Budapest on Oct. 1. We are finalizing the details for an exciting land tour package which will allow the group to experience the Hungarian culture, history and traditions. Complete details on our 2008 tour will appear in the next issue of the William Penn Life. For information, please call Endre Csornán at the Home Office toll-free at 1-800-848- 7366, ext. 136. In the meantime, please also mark your calendars for the following WPA fraternal events; • 25th Annual Golf Tournament, July 18 and 19, Harrisburg, Pa. The tournament will be played at the Dauphin Highlands Golf Club and accommodations will be at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel. • Hungarian Heritage Experience, Aug. 3 to 9, Penn Scenic View, Rockwood, Pa. This week-long event will offer up to 25 adult life-benefit members the opportunity to learn the Hungarian language and experience a taste of Hungarian culture and history without leaving the country. • 8th Annual WPA Picnic-A Great Fraternal Fest, Sept. 13, Penn Scenic View, Rockwood, Pa. The Association's most popular fraternal event returns to the lovely grounds of Penn Scenic View. It will be a day full of great food, music, dancing and other activities for the whole family. More information about these events will appear in upcoming issues of the William Penn Life. We hope you will consider joining our tour and we look forward to welcoming you to all our events. 6 William Penn Life, February 2008
