William Penn Life, 2009 (44. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2009-05-01 / 5. szám
Branching Out with Endre Csornán in a refuge camp in Austria-Germany and in Camp Kilmer, N.J., both of these organizations helped me a great deal, which I will never forget. At that time, I was sponsored by a church from Camp Kilmer. The fraternal groups produce many benefits through fraternal activities, including scholarship programs, food banks, Habitat for Humanity and countless others. The benefits these fraternal activities produce would never be realized by the people who need them if it were not for our churches, our supportive agencies and our fraternal benefit societies. We in the fraternal benefit system also recognize the need for families to function financially after the death of a loved one, and we provide means to assist in that regard. The supportive agencies who restore dignity and balance after disasters or tragedies are another arm of fratemalism. All of these support systems work together to bring families together and restore balance. But, where did these values originate? How did these agencies and societies come about? Who ultimately constructed such a caring system? I believe it came from a fraternal heart—people who care about one another, people who want to help one another. This is what led to the establishment of our churches and their tradition of living their strong faith.This is what led to the creation of supportive agencies whose work is to serve their fellow human beings. And this is what led to the formation of fraternal benefit societies who saw the need for financial stability after the death of a loved one. Thankfully, we live in a country that enforces these values. The reward is the satisfaction in knowing that our goal transcends all others—the goal of serving our fellow man. |wpl| 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, May 2009 5
