William Penn Life, 2009 (44. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2009-07-01 / 7. szám
Branch News Members and friends of Branch 249 performed landscaping work at two local churches as part of their Join Hands Day project. Getting their hands dirty were (l-r): Steve LaFlame, Ann Siefker (a candidate for Ohio state representative), Helene Cleveland, Mark Schmidt, Michele Daley-LaFlame, Mariella (an OLR student), Anne Marie Schmidt, Karen Vance, Brother Tim Cahill, Viola Dúsak and Andy Dobo. The Schauer family has been quite busy lately. Their grandchildren, Rachael and Jeremy of Florida, came to visit for two weeks. Many family gatherings were shared. There's still time to reserve your seat on our bus heading to the WPA Picnic-A Great Fraternal Fest at Penn Scenic View in Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 12. Call Steve at 330- 746-7704 or Frank at 330-549-2935 to make sure you'll be part of this funfilled day. Remember, Magyar Nap will be held on Sunday, Aug. 9, at 2219 Donald Ave. from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. We're also looking forward to seeing everyone at the WPA's annual golf tournament and scholarship days. We are waiting for more details about the Cleveland Captains minor league baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 29. We'll let you know about this event when we know more. Get well wishes go out to all those not feeling their best these days. Our sincere condolences go out to all those who have recently lost a loved one. For your life insurance and annuity needs, call Kathy at 330-746- 7704 or Alan at 330-482-9994. Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA by Andy McNelis We're looking forward to hitting some golf balls (straight and on the green) and seeing everyone at the WPA annual golf tournament and scholarship days. We will miss your "spotter" skills Becky. Enjoy your vacation. Branch 34 members Gary and Roseann Vámos, Nicole Vámos, Marguerite and I participated in the Race for the Cure held on Mother's Day. It is truly amazing to see more than 30,000 people at Schenley Park getting ready to either run or walk the 5K. It was a great way to start off the day. We also participated in the Walk for a Healthy Community held on May 30th. The Home Office graciously and generously sponsored us with the proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House Charity. Congratulations go out to branch member (my great-niece) Gábriellé on her installation in the Junior Honor Society. Way to go! Happy and healthy birthday wishes go out to everyone celebrating their birthdays in July, especially Donovan. If you have any news you would like to share, please contact Andy McNelis at 412-421-6031. For information about WPA life insurance and annuity policies, please contact Branch Coordinator Maria Bistey at 412-431-6035. Branch 132 South Bend, IN by the Branch Officers On March 6, Branch 132 underwent a reorganization under the direction of National Vice President-Fraternal Endre Csornán and National Director Robert A. Ivancso. Elected to serve as branch officers were: Michael Horvath, president; John Bums, secretary-treasurer; and Helen Pécsi and Anna Horvath, auditors. At a later meeting, members voted to hold quarterly meetings in March, June, September and December. Our meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of those months at 6:00 p.m. at Martin's Supermarket Café on Ireland Road, South Bend. We have reserved the Potawatomi Pavilion 1 for Sunday, Aug. 30, for our summer picnic. The picnic will begin at 1:00 p.m. More information about the picnic will be announced soon. Congratulations to all the graduates. Happy birthday to all celebrating their day in July. Branch 249 Dayton, OH ■—L ......... ............... , iwaf f.by Michele Daley-LaFlame What a wonderful summer! Join Hands Day got us going by working the landscapes at St. Stephen Church and Old Troy Pike Community Church. We had such a great crew, which got each of the churches started on the seasonal routine of yard work. We all worked very hard raking, sweating, shoveling, sweating, digging, sweating. It was very gratifying to see all that we had accomplished in just a few hours. Although we didn't have a great turnout of grade schoolers (there was a soccer game that day), the ones that William Penn Life, July 2009 17
