William Penn Life, 2010 (45. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2010-03-01 / 3. szám
Branch News Young members of Branch 800 enjoy the branch’s annual family Christmas party held in December. Branch 44 Akron, OH by Elizabeth K. Darago It's been a cold and snowy 2010 in Ohio. Wishing all members a warm cup of coffee or tea in front of a roaring fireplace! Please walk and drive safely in this wintry weather. Thanks to all Branch 44 members who brought over 200 pounds of dry and canned goods to the family holiday party in December 2009. It's time to meet a basket recipient. A Holiday Basket went to a young couple in their 30's. Amber, who works as a clerk, is the sole provider. Her husband Bryan is disabled. In August 2009, Amber was in a major car accident which was not her fault. It totalled her car and left her physically unable to work. Amber and Bryan received a food basket from Branch 44. Amber wrote a "Thank You" card: To Members of William Penn Association. "That was so nice of all of you. God Bless you all of the William Penn Association. All of the food came in at the right time. Our pantry was pretty empty. It was truly a blessing for me and my husband. Again, God bless! Love, Amber & Bryan Thanks to all Branch 44 members. You truly made a difference in Amber and Bryan's lives. We're thinking about getting a bus for the WPA Picnic-A Great Fraternal Fest at Scenic View for Sept.ll, 2010. Watch for further information and cost. We'll need a commitment at least three months prior to September to pay for the bus. The next Branch 44 meeting will be a business meeting in April. (Spring is just around the comer.) Don't forget: call Alan Szabó at 330-482-9994 for all your insurance needs. Branch 352 Coraopolis, PA ^ by Dora McKinsey We all hope and pray that spring is right around the comer. After a long, cold and snowy winter, we all are looking forward to seeing the first signs of warmer weather. Branch 352 will be promoting several service projects in the coming months. The first is a project to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh. We will begin collecting personal care items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, body lotions, etc.) to be used by the many families who stay at the Ronald McDonald House while their child is at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh undergoing treatment. Other items in need at the Ronald McDonald House include gift cards to Target or Wal- Mart and long distance calling cards. Donated items can be dropped off at the Home Office at 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233, or mailed to that address, attention Branch 352. Cash donations will also be accepted so that needed items can be purchased. Make checks out to "WPA Branch 0352." We will continue to collect items for the Ronald McDonald House throughout the year. Let's keep the spirit of fratemalism alive by giving something of ourselves to help others. If we all work together, then much can be accomplished. We would like to plan for future "fun" excursions. If you have any suggestions for future activities, let me know. You can e-mail me at dmckinsey@hotmail.com, or write me at 442 Salvini Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15243. If you are a member of Branch 352 and have news about what's going on in your community to promote fratemalism or to share something you have personally done to give back to your community, please submit your information to me at the addresses above. I'd love to hear from you! Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Vincent Frank We are now in the midst of the Lenten season, which began on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17. Since this is a season of penance, let us take a look at our spiritual lives to see what you and I can do to improve our spirituality. The Branch 800 Christmas party held in early December was enjoyed by members, their families and friends. There were 23 children and 59 adults in attendance, all of whom enjoyed the food and gifts given out by Santa Claus. A big thank you goes to the Home Office for the monetary help and gifts for the children. And thanks to all those who help make it an enjoyable event each year. Continued on Page 18 William Penn Life, March 2010 17
