William Penn Life, 2010 (45. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2010-03-01 / 3. szám
Branch News Continued from Page 17 The WPA observed its 124th anniversary on Founders Day, Feb. 21. Congratulations to the Home Office and all members and their families for keeping the flame of fratemalism lit for so many years. Daylight savings time begins at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 14. Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour. Soon afterwards the spring season will begin. Enjoy St. Patrick's Day on March 17. Did you know that one of the most popular legends that surround the life of St. Patrick is that he used the shamrock to teach the Trinity? The stem represents the one divine nature, and the three leaves the three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This story eventually resulted in the custom called, "the wearing o' the green." So, celebrate St. Patrick's Day in your own way. Again, our branch approved a $500 donation to be sent to St. Dismas Parish, which is located inside the prison in Huntingdon, Pa. The donation is very much appreciated by the Catholic chaplain there. Branch 800 extends a big "hello" to many of our branch members and their families who left Pennsylvania and moved to other states. We are interested in all of our branch members no matter where you live. The branch requests from the Home Office each January an up-to-date status report on our members, and you can be assured that your life insurance and annuity certificates are as solid as ever. As of 2010, Branch 800 has 575 members. Let us remember in our prayers those men and women serving our country in the military, especially those serving overseas. May they all come home safely. Are you ready for springtime? Let's face it: the winter months can become boring with little to do. Nevertheless, we patiently wait to enjoy the more pleasant days of spring. It will be with great pleasure that we will welcome spring on March 20. Call Bob Jones in Altoona at 814- 942-2661 for your life insurance and annuity needs. The WPA offers plans to suit every member of your family. Your branch officers wish all of our members and their families a happy and blessed Easter on April 4. Branch 8114 Clarion, PA ^ by Noreen Fritz, FIC, LUTCF (in Pittsburgh) Finally.. .after one heck of a winter with lots and lots of snow, spring arrives this month along with daylight savings time. Hooray!!! Just a friendly reminder that it is time to apply for WPA scholarship grants. Eligibility rules for applicants appear elsewhere in this issue. Oh, another reminder: next month is tax time, a really good time to remember the great advantages of WPA tax-deferred annuities. Branch members having birthday's this month are: Kevin Rhoads, Samantha Rhoads, Pete Chemicky, John Gatesman, John Judy, William Schmader, Nathan Beckwith, Lloyd Pontzer, Briggs Beckwith, Doris Cherico, Ed Groner, Christopher Paul, Megan Ochs, William Hamacher, Victor Cherico, Patrick Aaron, Mary Lou Delaney, Mary Groner, Marjorie Hargenrader, Maximilian Bagileo, Elizabeth Kindel, Bridget Bagileo, Amanda Beckwith and Vance Slike. Wishing you every possible happiness imaginable. Happy birthday! I am available to help you by reviewing any life insurance policy or annuity you may have, free of charge. You may end up with a lower premium or no premium. If you have branch news to share or questions on IRA transfers, 401-K direct rollovers, any pension plan or anywhere you are losing money because of the current economy situation or low bank CD interest rates, call me for the solution or if you just need a change of beneficiary. Please keep in mind that there is no sales charge, and I work in most areas. I can be reached at 412-821- 1837 or P.O. Box 15060, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-0060, send me an e-mail at noreenbunny.fri tz@verizon.net. Happy Spring! THAT’S A QUESTION YOU MAY not have asked yourself very often, if ever. But, it’s one you should ask yourself at least once a year. We can’t stress enough the importance of regularly checking the beneficiaries listed on your life insurance certificates. It is the only way to ensure that the people you want to receive the benefits of your life insurance are the ones who will receive it. Think about the changes that have occurred in your life since you purchased your life insurance. Getting married, having children, losing a loved one, getting divorced, getting remarried--all these life changes affect your responsibilities. Do the beneficiaries currently listed on your life insurance certificates reflect such changes? If you think you need to update the beneficiaries listed on your certificates-either primary or secondary beneficiaries—contact your WPA representative. Or, call our Home Office toll-free at 1-800-848-7366. 18 William Penn Life, March 2010
