William Penn Life, 2009 (44. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2009-01-01 / 1. szám
Branch News Enjoying a moment during last year’s WPA tour to Hungary were Branch 352 member Julian Gardocky, Branch 18 members Shirley Przywara, Vice Chairman of the Board Barbara A. House and her husband Thomas F. House. Branch 14 Cleveland, OH __ by Dawn D. Ward Branch 14 held its annual children's Christmas party Dec. 6, and it was a rousing success! About 300 people, including 134 children, enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment and facepainting by Sparkles the Clown and creations by Balloonatic, an artist who created any figure imaginable out of balloons. All enjoyed a delicious buffet and, of course, a visit from Santa (who bore a striking resemblance to branch member Richard Jacob). This yearly event is a wonderful opportunity for families to celebrate the holiday season together. It was so gratifying to see as many as four generations of WPA members in one family in attendance. Many parents fondly recalled the days when they themselves sat on Santa's lap at the branch party. This is just another example of how the WPA promotes family unity and many members commented on how attending the party has become a family tradition. Thanks to the numerous branch members who worked at the party. Jeff and I were honored to attend the 25th anniversary celebration of the Rev. Louis Medgyesi's service to the Hungarian Reformed Church in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, on Nov. 22. Also representing the WPA Home Office and the Board of Directors at the banquet were Mr. and Mrs. Endre Csornán, Robert Ivancso, and Bill Bero. Many Branch 14 members were also in attendance. Rev. Medgyesi formerly served as bishop of the Calvin Synod and has been instrumental in the ecumenical movement among all churches in the Fairport Harbor vicinity. The branch meetings in 2009 will be held March 4, April 1, Sept. 2, and Dec. 2. A summer outing to an Indians game will be finalized at the March meeting. We always welcome members to attend meetings to provide input on future activities and to share in the fellowship of the branch. The meetings are held at the First Hungarian Reformed Church, 14530 Alexander Road, Walton Hills. Hope to see you there. Branch 18 Lincoln Park, MI by Barbara A. House We made it to another year. Can you believe it's 2009? The years really do fly by. We here at Branch 18 hope all your holidays were wonderful and blessed. Now, we all have to wish very hard for spring to hurry up and get here. I want to thank all our wonderful members who worked so hard to again make our branch family Christmas party another success. Thank you to all who donated and bought raffle tickets. It helps your branch make another party. Thank you to our Home Office for helping us with expenses and prizes. Special thanks to Jim Beri, Carol and Doug Truesdell, Shirley Przywara, Bob and Elsie Kantor, Art Antal, Emma Poliska, Mike Oberg, Rose Antal, Helen Molnár, Kay Momtsios, Amy Polakowski, Eileen Gonzales and Tom House. Thanks, mom and Rudy, for manning the ever busy pop table. It really shows how dedicated our members are. Thank you very much. You are all appreciated. We also collected 12 cases of food for the homeless shelter food pantry. Look out next year. I will have to think very hard to top this one. Welcome new members Janice Grahl and David Sluschewski. Special thanks to Deac Sabo, Beata Császár, Mary Ann Giczi, Irene Korpák and Cynthia Swek Sluschewski for the confidence you have in the WPA and me. Congratulations to David Wolfe and Jamie who are marrying on Feb. 7. Best of luck and good wishes are sent your way. Remember our deceased members and their families in your prayers, especially Lou Almassy (super guy), Beverly Danko, Helen Klaus and Winifred Sayotovich. We also send our sympathy to Beata Császár on the death of her brother. May they all rest in peace. Get well wishes to Karen Bufford, Victoria Haas, Rocky Borsa, Ernie Mayoros, Jack Tokár and Maria Bistey. Hope you all get well soon. I wanted to mention that, as a result of our trip to Hungary, I have welcomed four new members to Branch 18. Now, that shows you how super our trip to Europe was. Yes, we are busily preparing for our next trip on Aug. 12 to 26, 2009. Mark your calendars and plan to come with us. I promise you a wonderful William Penn Life, January 2009 19
