William Penn Life, 2008 (43. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2008-02-01 / 2. szám
Branch 88 Rural Valley, PA by Joe Chobody At the December meeting of Branch 88, final preparations were made for the branch Christmas party. Nomination and election of branch officers were also held. Officers for 2008 are: Dennis Chobody, president; Sam Mikita, secretary-treasurer; and Tom Baculik, Jack Baculik and Joe Chobody, auditors. The branch Christmas party was held Dec. 9. A nice crowd was on hand and all had a good time. Thanks to the Home Office for the items for the treat bags and the generous financial help. We also thank Dennis and Kathy Chobody, Sam and Sandy Mikita, Will and Robin Atkinson, Bobbie Comman and Ron Daymut for all their help. The branch will hold its annual party on Sunday, Feb. 10, starting at 3:00 p.m. in the club social hall. As always, there will be plenty of good food and fratemalism. Come and have a good time. We hope that all had a merry Christmas and wish all a happy and prosperous new year. Branch 226 McKeesport, PA by Leslie F. Petras The officers of Branch 226 wish all members and their families a wonderful new year. May you enjoy good health, happiness and prosperity in 2008. The branch held its election of officers on Dec. 9. The following members were reelected to serve in 2008: Malvene Heyz, president; Richard Heyz Jr., vice president; Leslie F. Petras, secretary-treasurer; and Sarah Petras and Janet Sparico, auditors. Malvene Harris will serve as recording secretary. After the swearing in of the officers, the branch hosted its annual family Christmas party at the Hungarian Reformed Church in McKeesport. The church hall had a large lighted tree and the tables were decorated with Branch News The children of Branch 226 welcome Santa to the branch’s Christmas party. beautiful centerpieces. A fruit punch fountain dispensed cool refreshment, and there were pretzels and chips to snack on at each table. The delicious buffet luncheon included fried chicken, cold cuts, rigatoni, a potato dish and fruit salad. For dessert, families were treated to a choice of two beautifully decorated sheet cakes. After the meal, the children were entertained by a magic show presented by Janinie Productions, featuring several small live furry animals and a bird. Then Santa arrived to the joy of the children who lined up to sit on his lap and tell him their Christmas wishes. Santa gave the children gifts and toys furnished by the Home Office and Branch 226. There were 35 children in attendance with approximately double that number of adults. All had a great time. We thank the Home Office for its support. We send special thanks to our friends and branch officers who work hard and put forth the time and effort to produce a wonderful Christmas party. Our members were saddened by the passing of Violet Lenart who served tirelessly for many years as an officer of Branch 226 and as a member of the former National Auditing Committee. Our sympathies are also extended to the family of Steven Balogh, who passed away recently. Steven participated in many Hungarian functions throughout the years. Our William Penn Magyar Folk Dancers were active this past year, singing and dancing to the delight of the elderly and shut-ins. If you have news to share, please contact Les Petras at 412-678-7467 or Malvene Heyz at 412-751-1898. For all your life insurance and annuity needs, please call Branch Coordinator Malvene Heyz at 412- 751-1898. Branch 249 Dayton, OH by Michele Daley-LaFlame Flappy new year to all our loyal members of Branch 249. We appreciate the huge turn-out at the Christmas party held at St. Stephen Church Undercroft. It was great to see members who we haven't seen for a long while and those who regularly support our local branch. You are important to us, and we thank you for your attendance. Congratulations to the local branch officers who were reelected to their positions: Anna Kertesz, president; Steve LaFlame, vice president; Anne 18 William Penn Life, February 2008
