William Penn Life, 2012 (47. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2012-04-01 / 4. szám
Branch News ry has been employed at the Home Office for the past 43 years and has worked in nearly every department. She is retiring as the administrative assistant to the National Vice President-Secretary. Gerry, we can not thank you enough for all your hard work for our Association and the Board. You are greatly loved and will be missed very much. We also extend a warm welcome to Mary Ann Kelly-Lovasz, who will be filling Gerry's position. Mary Ann worked at the Home Office many years ago. We are happy to have her back and look forward to working with her again. May God bless you all with health and happiness during this wonderful and blessed season of Easter. Branch 28 Youngstown, OH by Kathy Novak Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter. In keeping with tradition, the Youngstown American Hungarian Federation hosted the annual program commemorating the 1848 War of Independence. The national poem, "Nemzeti Dal," was recited by Leslie Polgar Sr. Music was provided by William Kolosi, Joseph Loscancy and Andrew Check, who performed a special selection in honor of Franz Liszt's 200th birthday. In lieu of speakers, the program included a video presentation about the history of Louis Kossuth. Following the program, a social was held with a movie shown afterwards. I had the honor of serving as emcee for the afternoon. The YAHF wishes to thank WPA for its continued support and most generous donation. We also thank all those who attended, as many organizations strive to maintain our Hungarian heritage and share it within our local communities. Mark your calendars for these upcoming major Hungarian events: • Sunday, Aug. 12, Magyar Nap, sponsored by the YAHF, 2219 Donald Ave., Youngstown, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. • Saturday, Sept. 8, WPA Picnic- A Great Fraternal Fest, Scenic View, Rockwood, Pa. Branch 28 will be sponsoring a bus trip to the picnic. For more information or to make your reservations, call Steve at 330- 746-7704. • Sunday, Sept. 9, Hungarian Heritage Day, sponsored by the Youngstown Hungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave., Youngstown, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Oops...my mistake. Stephen Dinda has already earned his master's degree and is now pursuing his doctorate degree while working as a professor at Youngstown State University. Best wishes to all our birthday and anniversary celebrants. It's so nice to learn that William Hallese is back home, residing with his sister and her family. Healing thoughts are always with him. What a wonderful honor for National Vice President-Fraternal Endre Csornán to receive. He was invited to the Hungarian Parliament to receive an award for his work to build the bonds between Hungary and Hungarian Americans. We are all so proud of him and are honored to be in his circle of friends. Looking forward to hearing all about his trip and the ceremony. Get well wishes and special thoughts go out to Maria Goda, Frank Tobias, John L. Lovász, Jackie Prologo, Kathy Novak and all those not feeling up to par. We extend our sincere condolences to all those who have recently lost a loved one. Branch 28 members are a very strong part of the YAHF. We have representatives serving as branch delegates who attend meetings and volunteer at both of the Federation's local events-the March 15th commemoration and Magyar Nap—as well as co-host the 1956 Freedom Fighters memorial event. Along with these delegates, many other Branch 28 members volunteer at these events. For answers to your questions about life insurance and annuities, or to learn more about William Penn Association and the many benefits that come with membership in the nation's only Hungarian fraternal benefit society, please call either Kathy Novak at 330-746-7704 or Alan Szabó at 330-482-9994. Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA by Andy McNelis Spring has sprung! It certainly wasn't a bad winter, but I am glad that it is over. Hope that everyone had a blessed Easter. Please take a moment and pray for all our service men and women, especially those in harm's way. The Hungarian Reformed Church in Hazelwood recently held its annual dinner. The food was delicious, and the company was very enjoyable. It is good to get together and renew acquaintances. I would like to extend a special thank you to Alex Patho for the picture. What a nice thing to do. It is always a pleasure to see Alex and his lovely wife Margaret. Branch 34 would like to congratulate Endre Csornán for being selected to receive the Officers Cross of the Hungarian Order. He and Arlene traveled to Hungary to receive it. Gratulálunk Endre! Birthday wishes go out to all branch members celebrating their birthdays. May you all have many, many more. If you have any news you would like to share, please contact Andy McNelis at 412-421-6031. For information about WPA life insurance and annuity policies, please contact Branch Coordinator Maria Bistey at 412-431-6035. Branch 59 Windber, PA by Shirley A. Rakoczy-Przywara Think Spring! I just returned from an eight-day visit with my daughter Pam and her family in Michigan. The drive back to Windber was a bit scary, particularly around the Sandusky, Ohio, area where I felt as though I was caught in a mini-blizzard for some 20 miles or so. Then, just before exiting the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Somerset, I found myself in another snow squall for 10 miles or so. And, at 74,1 did indeed feel somewhat stressed! Spring can't come soon enough for me! 20 0 April 2012 0 William Penn Life
