William Penn Life, 2009 (44. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2009-06-01 / 6. szám
Branch News tions and much, love to my grandson Donovan and great niece Gábriellé on achieving honor roll. Way to go! I would also like to congratulate Gábriellé (pictured) and her partner Zach for winning the bronze medal in Junior II Latin dancing. She dances at the Art and Style Dance Studio on Pittsburgh's South Side. You will look great doing the Csardas! Also, congratulations go out to Bob Healy, my future nephew. He is the future son-in-law of Gary Vámos. Bob is the director of athletics communications at Susquehanna University. It is his job to place stories in the media whenever students excel in sports. Bob had one of his stories printed in USA Today and in the "Faces in the Crowd" section of the April issue of Sports Illustrated. Congratulations, Bob. We would like to extend happy birthday wishes to all branch members celebrating their birthdays. Sorry we missed your 80th birthday, Mitzi. You look great! We hope that you all are happy and healthy. If you have any news you would like to share, please contact Andy McNelis at 412-421-6031. For information about WPA insurance and annuity policies, please contact Branch Coordinator Maria Bistey at 412-431-6035. Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Vincent Frank America celebrates Flag Day on June 14. It's the 232nd birthday of our American Flag. Please be patriotic and show others that you love Old Glory by displaying it at your home and place of business. Happy Father's Day to all fathers on June 21. It's a special day for you to enjoy, for you are deserving of this honor. Branch 800 has five members who have reached 50 years of membership with the WPA: the Rev. Donald Boslett of Chest Springs, Daniel M. Craig of State College, Thomas J. Kasun of Altoona, Irene H. Lawrie of Tyrone and David J. Sabatino of Altoona. They were honored at the branch's May meeting. The Home Office provided a beautiful emblem and certificate for each of the honorees, and the branch provided a buffet. Branch 800 will hold its summer picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 6:00 p.m. at Highland Park in Altoona, rain or shine. Deadline for reservations is July 28. Call me at 814-695- 0213. Members, their families and friends are all welcome. We wish all members and their families traveling on vacation this summer a safe and happy journey. Our branch meetings are in recess for the summer. Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Religious Education Center in Altoona. Please keep in mind that Bob Jones will be on duty during the summer to take care of your life insurance and annuity needs. You can call him in Altoona at 814-942-2661. The great American holiday—the 4th of July—is coming. In observance of Independence Day, remember our men and women in the military and have a safe and happy 4th of July. God Bless America. Branch 8114 Clarion, PA by Noreen Fritz, FIC, LUTCF With Father7s Day fast approaching, I came across a cute and fitting quote by an unknown author: "A father carries pictures where his money used to be." Whatever your children lovingly call you-Dad, Pop or Father-happy Father's Day to you! The WPA welcomes our newest members: little Gage Best, grandchild of Florabell Best Neiderriter; Kylynn Smith, granddaughter of Edna Smith and Vem Smith (retired Sheriff of Clarion); and Barbara Bauer, wife of longtime member Frank Bauer. Thank you for joining our Fraternal Family. Oops! In last month's report, I forgot to mention the recent birthday of one of our little members, Milton McElravy, grandson of Dottie and Gordon Rice. Sorry for being late for your important date. Happy belated birthday! Two Branch 8114 members recently passed away. Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Virgil Beary of Shippenville and Frank Schaeffer Jr. of Clarion. Branch members celebrating birthdays in June are: Winifred (Winnie) Durante in Florida, Craig Ochs, Ken Bauer, Jerome Conner, Matthew Kifér, Denise Gourley, Meghan Rice, Mary Jean Bagileo, Collin Callihan, James Sunderland, Natalie Rhoads, Susanna Swan, Samantha Gatesman, Jessica Lahr, Anthony Sarvey, Ethel Walter, Paul Weaver, Thelma Gatesman and Ashley Steiner. Hope I didn't miss anyone this time. Happy birthday to all! I am available to help you review any WPA or commercial life insurance policy or annuity you may have, free of charge. You may end up with a lower premium or no premium. If you have branch news to share or questions on life insurance, IRA transfers, 401-K direct rollovers, any pension plan or just need a change of beneficiary, please keep in mind that there is no sales charge, and I work in any area. I can be reached at 412-821- 1837 or P.O. Box 15060, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-0060. Or, e-mail me at noreenbunny.fritz@verizon.net. All articles and photographs for the July issue of the William Penn Life are due in our office by June 19. 18 William Penn Life, June 2009
