William Penn Life, 2009 (44. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2009-06-01 / 6. szám
Branching Out WPA members Otto Nagengast and his mother Kati Csornán spread the fraternal spirit during a week-long service project at a housing ministry in Maryland. At the Farm, we ate most of our meals with the residents throughout the week and got to know them through a game night (Uno was a big hit!), bonfire (with s'mores), and an evening gathering when some residents shared their personal stories with us. Homelessness is a growing social problem in the United States. The Pastor of Meeting Ground reminded us that homelessness is also a human problem when we gathered at chapel our first evening together. He reminded us of our responsibility to one another to ensure we each have our basic needs met, especially food and shelter. I appreciate the example my parents, Endre and Arlene Csornán, have given me, my siblings and my children to work in service to one another for our common good. I also am grateful for being a member of the William Penn Association which has a core part of its mission to conduct fraternal and charitable activities for the benefit of our members and the communities in which they live. As Otto said: "Being of Hungarian descent, I was always supplied with abundant love and constant support....With all the love and support I received from my family, it felt really good to pass that on to people in need." "I also saw the true meaning of a non-profit organization, one that is very similiar to the WPA," Otto said. "Although Meeting Ground is not a Hungarian organization, there I felt like a true Hungarian, one that gives love and support to those in need."[yvp[] Learn Hungarian Hungarian Heritage Experience set for Aug. 2-8 at Penn Scenic View From Aug. 2 to 8, 2009, the WPA will conduct an intensive Hungarian workshop at its beautiful facilities at Penn Scenic View. Instruction in the Hungarian language will be offered at either a beginners or intermediate level, depending on the needs of the students. The cost for the week-including lodging, all meals, books and materials~is $275 for WPA members and $325 for non-members. Reservations will be limited to 25 students and will be accepted on a first-come/first-served basis. To reserve your place at the Hungarian Heritage Experience, complete the form below and send it, along with full payment, to the address shown. Hungarian Heritage Experience Reservation Form August 2-8, 2009 • Penn Scenic View, Rockwood, PA Name:___________________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________________Email:____________________ WPA Certificate Number__________________________________________ Fee = $275 per WPA member / $325 per non-member Make check payable to “William Penn Association” Mail this form and check to: Hungarian Heritage Experience, William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Please check the type of classes in which you would like to participate: □ Hungarian Language □ Hungarian Crafts □ Hungarian Cooking □ Hungarian History □ Hungarian Music □ Hungarian Folk Dancing William Penn Life, June 2009 5
