William Penn Life, 2011 (46. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2011-11-01 / 11. szám
Branch News Branch 8 Johnstown, PA by Alexis Yuhas Kozak Congratulations on 125 wonderful years of fraternalism! September was a great month for the Hungarians. If you missed any of the festivities, you missed a time of your life without leaving the States. Early in the month there was the Gala with some authentic Hungarian Gypsy musicians in attendance. A first class event. Would the Hungarians do it any other way? Then there was the Convention: a chance for all the branches to spend a few days together and discuss the future of this great organization. The chance to see all of our friends once again was a real honor and joy. I feel we are all like an extended family. How many organizations can say that? It takes an hour to say hello and another hour to say goodbye. We just love the friendship we share at these events. Later in September there was the WPA Picnic-A Great Fraternal Fest. Branch 8 officers spent the week before the picnic helping Endre Csornán and his crew prepare for the event. I think it was a letdown after that week. Everyone enjoys themselves at Scenic View. It is a great experience to spend time with the great "kitchen folks." Did you ever see so many Hungarians at one event? It was wonderful. The food, music, Chinese auctions and the Hungarians! What talent to be able to plan an event for so many people. As I listened to the beautiful music and looked at the massive crowd enjoying all the delicious food and having a grand time, I realized that WPA does not have to do all it does for its members. It makes this all possible and knows the importance of keeping our culture alive. With today's economy, can you think of any other fraternal organization that extends their kindness the way WPA shares with its members? We need to thank the past Board of Directors and National Officers that made all these great events reality for 2011. Thank you and God Gene and AnnaMae Mate, Teresa Toth and Nancy Saxon were among WPA members who enjoyed the Sept 18 picnic at Warren Township Park, which was co-hosted by WPA Branches 10, 40, 248, 349 and 8164 and the Ohio Valley Hungarian-American Club. bless you all for your many years of dedicated service. Our best wishes and prayers go out to the new Board of Directors, that they will keep the Hungarian heritage alive and well. I have no doubt that they will keep amazing all of us. The branch is preparing for our annual elections and Christmas party. The branch will hold a meeting to elect branch officers for the coming year on Friday, Nov. 11, at 6:00 p.m. at 340 Seneca Trail, Davidsville, PA. The branch family Christmas party will be held Sunday, Nov. 27. William Penn Association is one of the sponsors for the Johnstown Warriors Squirt 3 hockey team. Branch Vice President David S. Kozak is the assistant coach, and his son David (also a member) is one of the players. Good luck, team! Please remember all our service men and women and pray for their safe return. Also, pray for our members who are homebound and sick and unable to get around. We wish all WPA members a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. God bless all. If you have any insurance needs or news to share with the branch, please call Alexis Yuhas Kozak, branch coordinator, at 814-242-0000. Branch 10 Barton, OH Branch 40 Martins Ferry, OH Branch 248 Monaville, WV Branch 349 Weirton, WV Branch 8164 Steubenville, OH by Joyce Nicholson Hello from the WPA branches of Barton, Martins Ferry, Weirton, Steubenville and Monaville! "What a great time to be Hungarian!" I overheard that comment while I was roasting bacon at the fire pits. A woman next to me was talking to her family about the great time she was having at the Fraternal- Fest picnic. I totally agree with her! What an awesome time at this year's WPA Picnic at Scenic View in Pennsylvania. The food was great, as always, the music was superb, and the friendships made are lasting. Our thanks and appreciation go out to all who put their time and effort into this wonderful event. 16 0 November 2011 0 William Penn Life
