William Penn Life, 2011 (46. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2011-07-01 / 7. szám
How WPA members are marking this special year in our Association's history am ,u II 125- ^ The first-ever Tri-State Area Picnic June 25 at Scenic View’s Kohut Pavillion attracted members from branches located throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia and Southeastern Ohio. The overcast skies may have discouraged some members from attending, but the 80 or so who did attend can attest to the wonderful time shared by all. There was an overabundance of outstanding picnic fare, including delicious barbecued chicken, grilled kolbász and hamburgers, all expertly prepared by grill master (and WPA Sales and Marketing Director) Jeff DeSantes. Picnic guests added to the bill of fare by supplying an array of delicious salads, side dishes and homemade pastries. Many guests took turns sitting around the fire pits, partaking in an old-fashioned szalonna sütés. When they weren’t enjoying the wonderful food, guests played bingo or badminton, caught frisbee, fished in the lake or hiked up to the fire tower for a breathtaking view of the surrounding Laurel Highlands. Some guests simply relished spending time with old friends, swapping stories of days past. Many thanks to National Vice President-Fraternal Endre Csornán and Dora McKinsey for organizing this event and to all those who helped prepare the pavillion, brought food to share or stayed afterwards to clean up. Everyone agreed they are looking forward to gathering again next summer. (Photos by John E. Lovász) Branch 14 hosted a dinner-dance May 21 to celebrate WPA’s 125th Anniversary at the First Hungarian Reformed Church in Walton Hills, Ohio. It was a truly Hungarian evening. The evening began with welcoming remarks from Branch 14 President Caroline Lanzara, who introduced the officers of Branch 14: Vice President Joanne Sedensky, Secretary-Treasurer Richard E. Sarosi, Auditors Virginia Volter and Paul Varga and Branch Coordinator Violet Sarosi. Richard Sarosi offered the opening prayer and the Hungarian prayer before dinner. President Lanzara introduced WPA Chair of the Board Barbara A. House, who greeted our members and guests. Dinner was served, which consisted of salad, vegetable and delicious Chicken Paprikás with dumplings, followed by a scrumptious krémes for dessert. Music for our listening and dancing pleasure was provided by The Hungarians. We knew that our event was going to be a success when we heard guests singing along with the orchestra—in Hungarian. Many csárdások were played along with polkas and other village tunes. As the dancers graced the dance floor, those who were not able to join them remained seated and tapped their fingers to the beat of the music and sang along with the band. A few individuals received a quick dance lesson from their family members and friends before they tried their skills on the dance floor. Of course, since this was a Hungarian dinner-dance, it was not complete until the Gólya Tánc was played. (Who knew that the Battle Hymn of the Republic would be a popular dance tune). Enjoying the anniversary dinner hosted by Branch 14 were (l-r) Arlene and Endre Csornán, William J. Bero, Barbara A. House, Betty and E. E. (AI) Vargo and Caroline Lanzara. (Photo by Richard Sarosi) Branch 14 thanks Mrs. House, National Vice President- Fraternal Endre Csornán and his wife Arlene, Vice Chair of the Board E. E. Vargo and his wife Betty and Vice Chair of the Board William J. Bero for traveling to Cleveland to help celebrate WPA’s 125th anniversary with Branch 14. We also thank Kathy Novak and our friends from Branch 28 Youngstown, Ohio, for attending. Finally, we thank the members and friends of Branch 14 for attending and celebrating with us. It was a Magyar night to remember. Köszönöm Szépen to our members and friends who helped prepare for and tidy up afterwards. - by Richard Sarosi William Penn Life 0 July 2011 0 3
