William Penn Life, 2009 (44. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2009-01-01 / 1. szám
Branch News time. I don't have events scheduled for 2009 yet. Watch this column for happenings around the Branch 18 area. We are taking a break from meeting in our area due to the unpredictable weather conditions here in Michigan. Our next scheduled meeting will be held Wednesday, April 15, at 7:00 p.m. at the American Hungarian Reformed Church in Allen Park. Hope to see you there. Remember, I can always be reached at 313-418-5572 to help you with your WPA needs. Have a wonderful winter. Happy Valentine's Day. Think spring! Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA by Andy McNelis By now everyone should be getting back into the groove from the hectic holidays. We at Branch 34 hope that all WPA members had a blessed Christmas and a happy, healthy and safe new year. Please take a moment and pray for all our service men and women, especially those in harm's way. Our annual family Christmas party was held on Nov. 23 at the Sports Haven Bowl in Bridgeville, Pa. This year we were again joined by Branch 352 Coraopolis, Pa., and Branch 71 Duquesne, Pa. The weather cooperated and 90 people attend this nice event. Everyone (including the adults) loved the "snow globes." The children and adults had a great time. Branch 34, Branch 352 and Branch 71 would like to thank the Board of Directors and the Home Office staff for helping to make the holiday season always enjoyable for our young members. Last, but certainly not least, Santa, you are the greatest! We would like to extend happy birthday wishes to all branch members celebrating their birthdays. We hope that you all are happy and healthy. If you have any news you would Members of Branch 28 Youngstown, Ohio, gather around Santa at the branch’s annual Christmas party held Dec. 6 at Our Lady of Hungary Church. Young members of Branch 34 celebrate the wonder of Santa at the branch’s family Christmas party. like to share, please contact Andy McNelis at 412-421-6031. For information about WPA life insurance and annuity policies, please contact our Branch Coordinator Maria Bistey at 412-431-6035. Branch 51 Passaic, NJ by Christine K. Baldyga Our family Christmas party was held on Dec. 7 at the American-Hungarian Club in Garfield, NJ. Jim Magic The Magician entertained the children, parents and grandparents. Many of the children participated in the show. Christmas carols were sung and Santa Claus arrived. Santa spoke with each child and provided them with a monetary gift. The children really enjoyed the glitter lamps provided by the Home Office. Refreshments were served, and the afternoon was enjoyed by all. We thank everyone who helped to make the party a success, especially the WPA Board of Directors and the Home Office for their financial assistance, and the Smith family for providing candy for the children. Before the Christmas party, Branch 51 held its annual election of officers for 2009. Elected were: Christine K. Baldyga, president and secretary; Ernest J. Mozer Jr., vice-president; Marian Rubin, treasurer; and Maria Mozer, auditor. We wish everyone a happy and healthy new year. Branch 89 Homestead, PA by Ruth D. Toth The weather outside was frightful but the Branch 89 party inside was delightful. What a great group of children with their parents and grandparents coming to celebrate the branch's Christmas party on Dec. 6! A welcome was extended to the group by Lisa Toth Maskarinec, branch auditor, in the absence of her father, Branch President Elmer Toth, who passed away Sept. 21. President Toth would have been proud to have a nice group present on a very cold, windy day. 20 William Penn Life, January 2009
