William Penn Life, 2010 (45. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2010-04-01 / 4. szám
For Starters Toth honored as top fratemalist PITTSBURGH - The Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh (FSGP) recently honored National Vice President-Secretary Richard W. Toth, FLMI, FIC, as its 2010 Fratemalist of the Year for his outstanding contributions and dedicated service to the fraternal benefit system. Mr. Toth received his award March 20 during a banquet hosted by the FSGP at the Sheraton Station Square in Pittsburgh. During his acceptance speech, he thanked all in attendance for their fraternal show of support. He said he was touched and deeply humbled by the honor and that it holds great meaning for him since it was awarded by his fraternal peers and friends. Mr. Toth then spoke of the people, events and memories which influenced his life and career and instilled in him a passion to help those in need. "We must never lose sight of, nor disconnect from our fellow man, our rich ethnic traditions or our heritage," he said. He also thanked the FSGP, the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress (PFC), and the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) for the honor and privilege of serving them and participating in their many fraternal events across the nation. He thanked the WPA Board, his fellow National Officers and his co-workers for their kind words and their support of his fraternal endeavors. "Rick is a person who truly embraces the fraternal system on all levels, local, state and national. The William Penn Association is very fortunate to have Rick as one of their members and more importantly, an officer," wrote FSGP President Patricia Del Busse. Mr. Toth was introduced to Fratemalism during his childhood when his family was actively involved in the fraternal benefit system as members of WPA Branch 89 Homestead, Pa. Growing up in such an environment, Mr. Richard W. Toth receives the Fratemalist of the Year award from Karen Pintar, secretary of the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh during a banquet held in Mr. Toth's honor March 20. Toth became a staunch believer in the fraternal benefit system and a true fratemalist at heart. He was first employed by the WPA in January 1984 in the Underwriting Department and was appointed Chief Underwriter in October 1993. Three years later, he was elected National Vice President-Secretary. In 2006, Mr. Toth led the FSGP as its president after previously serving on its Executive Board. In 2009, he served as president of the PFC. He also has served the NFCA as a member of various sub-committees. A lifelong resident of Munhall, Pa., Mr. Toth is, first and foremost, a family man. He and his wife Nancy have been married for 24 years and have raised four sons. Experience a true taste of Hungary. Hungarian Heritage Experience August 1 -7, 2010 • Scenic View, Rockwood, PA Name:- Learn the Hungarian Address: language. Phone: Email:- Enjoy homemade WPA Policy Number Hungarian tood.- Practice Hungarian traditions. Sign up today! Fee = $275 per WPA Member / $300 per non-member (includes lodging, meals and instructional materials) 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 William Penn Life, April 2010 3
