William Penn Life, 2011 (46. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2011-12-01 / 12. szám
Branch News Santa welcomes members to Branch 352's annual family Christmas party held Nov. 20. Branch 249 Dayton, OH by Mark Schmidt Where has the year gone? It seemed like just a few weeks ago the 37th General Convention was held over the Labor Day weekend, and what a successful convention it was. The business sessions were very informative, and the WPA 125th Anniversary Gala on Saturday night was a joy to attend with delicious food, wonderful music and friends. The celebration of the country's only Hungarian fraternal organization was truly memorable. We are truly blessed in these times to have such a wonderful resource of friends and heritage to sustain us. We need to thank all the delegates, officers and employees who worked so hard to make the Convention a success. Also, congratulations are in order for the newly elected Board of Directors and re-appointed National Officers. Representing Dayton Branch 249 were National Director Anne Marie Schmidt, Alternate Director Michele Daley-La Flame and Annie Kertesz, who was honored as an Illustrious Member for her many years of service to WPA and Branch 249. Her countless years of commitment and dedication are greatly appreciated. I hope all had a Happy Thanksgiving with friends and family. It is truly a good time to be thankful for all the blessings the good Lord has given us. Good health to all that have been ill or hospitalized. Here is hoping for a speedy recovery. We also extend our sincere sympathy to those who have lost a loved one. We send out a special thank you to all of our veterans for all they have given us. They will never be forgotten. Mark your calendars for the following upcoming local events. They are not to be missed. • The Sausage Sale and Christmas Bazaar at St. Stephen's Catholic Church will be held Friday, Dec. 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call your order into Michele Daley- LaFlame at 937-278-5970. Plain, hot or garlic sausage is available for $3.75 per pound. Also, call Michele for special orders of Christmas nut and apricot rolls for $11 each. • The Dayton Magyar Club's annual Christmas dinner will be held Sunday, Dec 4, at 1:00 p.m. at the newly reopened Neil's Heritage House restaurant in Dayton. Please contact Anne Marie Schmidt at 937- 667-1211 for reservations. • The annual Branch 249 children's Christmas Party will be held at St. Stephen's Catholic Church Hall on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be served, and kids of all ages will be able to sit on the lap and tell a "special visitor in red" what they want for Christmas! • Something new for the Dayton area—a New Year's Eve Party and Dance-is being held Saturday, New Year's Eve at the Old Troy Pike Community Church's Kossuth Hall. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and music by the Steve Hegedeos Band starts at 7:00 p.m. Included in the admission price are party favors and a pork and sauerkraut New Year's Eve Buffet. Tickets are $16 per person with reservations, or $18 at the door. Call Irene Fulop-Heckman for reservations at 937-298-8457.1 know I'll be there to ring in the New Year. As always, if you have any news you would like to share, please contact Anne Marie Schmidt or Michele Daley-LaFlame before the 10th of each month to be included in the next article. For information about William Penn insurance and annuities, please contact Mark and Anne Marie Schmidt or Steve and Michele Daley-LaFlame. We will be glad to answer any questions or assist you in planning your future. Branch 352 Coraopolis, PA by Dora S. McKinsey What an exciting time of the year, especially for the little ones. The anticipation of Christmas morning is almost too much to bear for the children (and some adults as well). May you all have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas. I hope we all remember the real reason for the season—the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Let us not forget that the holiday season is especially difficult for those who have lost a loved one. It might brighten their day if you remember to write them a short note letting them know you are thinking of them. The Branch 352 Christmas party was held on Nov. 20. Everyone had a great time bowling. The food was, 20 0 December 2011 ° William Penn Life
