William Penn Life, 2011 (46. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2011-01-01 / 1. szám
Branch News The children of Branch 226 enjoyed a visit from Santa during the branch’s Christmas party. by all who attended. We requested that attendees bring nonperishable food items to be distributed to a food bank. A total of 83 food items totaling 111 pounds was collected. This year, the food was delivered to the Northside Common Ministries Food Pantry on Brighton Road, just a few blocks from the Home Office. This ministry is a non-profit, community based organization established in 1982 to meet the increasing needs of the homeless population. It operates an emergency shelter for men, the food pantry and a permanent housing program for men with disabilities. The need is great, so our donations will be put to good use. Many thanks to those who brought food donations to the party. Happy birthday to all those celebrating a birthday this month. If you have any news to share, please contact me at 412-319-7116 or by e-mail at dmckinsey@hotmail.com. Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Vincent Frank Here it is, the year 2011. Happy new year to all of you. The years sure do fly by so fast. It is hoped that the new year will bring you good health, both spiritually and physically. The branch's annual memorial Mass for our deceased members was celebrated on Thanksgiving Day at St. Marks Church in Altoona with the Rev. James Coveney serving as celebrant. We appreciate the many food items for those in need brought by those who attended the Mass. We thank all those who were able to attend. All officers of Branch 800 were reelected to serve for another oneyear term in 2011. They are: Vincent Frank, president; Daniel Greiner, vice president; David Greiner, secretary; Robert Jones, treasurer; and Robert Aiken and Melvin Frank, auditors. Do you have any news that you would like to share with your fellow brother and sister members? If so, please call me at 814-695-0213, and I will see to it that your news will be published in William Penn Life. In the meantime, the branch wishes all the best to those celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion. May you all be able to enjoy many more such special days in the years to come. Have you been considering purchasing fraternal life insurance or annuities for yourself or for family members? If so, then please call Bob Jones in Altoona at 814-942-2661, and he will help you meet your needs. Branch 8121 St. Marys, PA by Mary Lou Schutz Our December branch meeting was postponed for a week due to flooding and a severe snow storm in our area. We finally gathered Dec. 8 on a cold but clear night at the Green Lite Restaurant for a short business meeting and our annual Christmas party. We received a thank you note from the Christian Food Bank for our branch's donation during the Thanksgiving holiday. We also donated a Holiday Basket to the Christian Food Bank during the Christmas season. Election of branch officers for the year 2011 were held, and all 2010 officers were reelected, with one exception. We have a new branch secretary, Melinda Marconi. Welcome, Melinda. We sent Christmas cards to all our members who are ill. After the business portion of the meeting, members and guests enjoyed our Christmas party. All enjoyed the gifts from the Home Office and the table favors. Branch President Mary Lou Schutz also had a small "thank you" gift for all present. The children were given gifts, as well. We also decided to send a donation to the Christian Food Bank in lieu of a gift exchange this year. Everyone had a delicious meal of their choice and spent an enjoyable time in conversation and fellowship. A special thank you to the Home Office for the gifts. They added a nice surprise to the evening. A blessed new year to all. Our next branch meeeting will be held Wednesday, April 6. Are your beneficiaries up to date Think about the changes that have occurred in your life since you purchased your life insurance. Marriage, children, death of a loved one, divorce, remarriage--all of these affect your responsibilities. Do the beneficiaries currently listed on your life insurance certificates reflect such changes? If 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. William Penn Life 0 January 2011 0 21
