William Penn Life, 2010 (45. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2010-09-01 / 9. szám
‘Experience’ a valuable program worth repeating I HAVE RECENTLY returned from Scenic View where, as one of the mentors, I participated in the Hungarian Heritage Experience with 33 participants. It is my understanding that this was the largest number of people with Hungarian backgrounds who attended this annual event. Having been involved in Hungarian studies since 1968 on the academic level, I have gained considerable experience and insight into the subject. It should be noted that the Hungarian Heritage [Experience] provides a unique and valuable introduction to those basic components of Hungarian language and life that encourages us to maintain interest in many aspects of Hungarian cultural studies. To my knowledge this camp offers the only such program in the United States, and I urge the Board of Directors to continue and support this vital, well-organized and maintained week-long camp. Special thanks to Endre Csornán, who meticulously and tirelessly brings to fruition this rather complex event. For his dedication, he~and his wife Arlene—deserve much credit and respect for carrying on the torch over the years. Respectfully, Rev, László Kovács (Retired) Professor Emeritus Johnstown arts center appreciates donation WORDS CANNOT express how honored we were to have William Penn Association at the Bottle Works for "All Things Hungarian." I was thrilled you came, and the $500 donation is very generous. We thank you! Thank you! On Saturday, we had a street festival with the Gypsy Strings playing, and it was so heart warming to have so many people stop and say "thank you for celebrating our heritage." It's all worthwhile! Your donation certainly helped us to provide the resources to our audience. Let us keep in contact. Warm regards, Rosemary Pawlowski, Executive Director Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center Johnstown, PA Member profile continues history of WPA support DURING THE PAST 55 years, at all times, William Penn Association and its officers, staff and Board of Directors have been vitally supportive of the American Hungarian Foundation. Now with the cover story in the August [2010] issue of William Penn Life, which presents my life story as president of the Foundation, you all give a tremendous promotional lift to the American Hungarian Foundation. With this personal note to you, John and Mary Ann, I wish to thank you for the honor you and all have given me in the publication of this special story. My retirement as president and my continued new role as co-chairman of the Foundation, related in the article, is written extremely well by Mary Ann and displayed with editorial talent in a layout with photos by the editor, John. You tell the readers of William Penn Life and the friends of the Foundation that August J. Molnár shall continue to dedicate himself to the present and future of the mission of the Foundation: Collect, Conserve, Celebrate. Thank you for your personal friendship, dedicated support of the Foundation's mission and your bountiful philanthropy in words and deeds. Sincerely yours, August J. Molnár Co-Chairman American Hungarian Foundation New Brunswick, NJ Home Office a source of justifiable pride I DON'T THINK members realize the opulence and history of William Penn Association's headquarters building, so your story (WPL, July 2010) was greatly appreciated. It is truly a remarkable building and one that you have every right to be proud of. Sincerely, Kathy Megyeri Washington, DC Articles help promote culture and Association THANK YOU for the lovely articles in William Penn Life, especially "A Roomful of Traditions" (WPL, May 2010). As you know, I am very much dedicated to the Hungarian Room, the International Women's Club as well as WPA. We need [this for] good promotion of our Hungarian culture and as a sales promotion to reach out to the young generation. Thanks again. Fraternally yours, Maria Bistey Coordinator, Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA o Delete End Page Down William Penn Life ° September 2010 0 3
