William Penn Life, 2011 (46. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2011-12-01 / 12. szám
Branch 18 On Sunday, Oct. 23, Branch 28 joined with the Youngstown Hungarian Freedom Fighters for a special event at Youngstown’s Franciscan Friary, celebrating the 125th anniversary of William Penn Association and the 55th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. The day started with an outdoor memorial service at the 1956 eternal flame and statue, led by the Rev. Joseph Rudjak of Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Parish. Songs were sung and remarks were made by Frank Schauer and Leslie Polgar. The attendees then gathered in the Friary’s social hall for a stuffed cabbage buffet dinner. The dinner began with welcoming remarks from Branch 28 Coordinator and National Director Kathy Novak, who asked Branch 28 President Steve Novak to lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. The invocation was offered by the Rev. Robert Bonnet, pastor of Christ Our Savior Roman Catholic Parish in Struthers, Ohio. Before the meal was served, the Hungarian community took the opportunity to honor two dedicated members of the Youngstown Hungarian community for their years of service to the preservation of the Hungarian culture. Maria Goda and Steve Novak were introduced with brief biographies detailing their service and both were awarded certificates, flowers and gifts. Both honorees were unaware they were to be honored, mak-Members of Branch 28 gather around the eternal flame and statue commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. ing it a special surprise for all. Dinner was then served with side dishes accompanying the stuffed cabbages and kolbász. A delicious triple-layer, chocolate-covered Hungarian dessert completed the meal. Music for the event was provided by Endre Check II on his newly-acquired antique cimbalom. Branch 28 Vice President Frank Schauer introduced his fellow officers of the branch: Steve Novak, president; Kathy Novak, secretary-treasurer; and Maria Goda and Maria Schauer, auditors. A commemorative pamphlet prepared for the event highlighted the history of WPA and its 125-year commitment to serving its members and the Hungarian community. The event was also used to honor those members of Branch 28 who had achieved 50 years of membership in WPA. Six members were invited to the affair to receive this honor, but, unfortunately, they were unable to attend. Their certificates of achievement will be mailed to them. Special guests attending the event were National Vice President-Fraternal Endre Csornán and his wife Arlene, National Director Richard Sarosi and his parents Ernie and Violet, and Branch 14 President Caroline Lanzara. We again thank all those who attended this celebration and thank the event committee for all their hard work in preparing this special day. The event concluded with a benediction offered by Father Bonnet. - Kathy Novak ABOVE: Honoree Steve Novak and his aughter, National Director Kathy Novak. LEFT: Endre Check II pntertains guests on his antique cimbalom. by Frank Schauer. William Penn Life 0 December 2011 0 3
