William Penn Life, 2012 (47. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2012-12-01 / 12. szám

For Starters

WPA National Vice President-Secretary Richard W. Toth, FLMI, FIC, was recognized by the Pennsylvania Fraternal Alliance for his distinguished leadership and service to the Alliance and the. fraternal benefit system when he was presented the John Jordan Upchurch award Oct. 29 at the Alliance's Annual Meeting banquet in Washington, Pa. Sharing the moment with Mr. Toth is his wife, Nancy.

PA Fraternal Alliance honors Richard W. Toth for a lifetime of fraternal achievements

PITTSBURGH — National Vice President-Secretary Richard W. Toth, FLMI, FIC, has spent his career serving William Penn Association and its members and working to preserve and promote the entire fraternal benefit system. His distinguished achievements as a fraternalist were recognized when the Pennsylvania Fraternal Alliance (PFA) recently presented him with its highest honor~the John Jordan Upchurch Award.

Mr. Toth received the award Oct. 29 during the PFA's 101st Annual Meeting banquet held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Washington, Pa.

The John Jordan Upchurch Award, presented annually by the PFA, is named after the man generally regarded as the father of the fraternal benefit system. The award recognizes those who receive it for their "distinguished leadership and service to the Pennsylvania Fraternal Alliance and the fraternal benefit system."

Mr. Toth is the fifth WPA member to be so honored, joining the late Elmer Charles, former longtime National President; the late Albert J. Stelkovics, former longtime National Secretary; E. E. (Al) Vargo, former National President and former Vice Chair of the Board; and Charles S. Johns, former National Director.

We join the PFA in saluting Rick and thank him for his devotion to fratemalism and our Association.

Help the victims oi Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy was one of the most destructive hurricanes on record, causing more than $20 billion in damages in New England, the Mid-Atlantic region and the Upper Midwest. WPA has many members and friends living in areas affected by Sandy. As fraternalists, we are dedicated to helping others in need, and in the wake of Sandy, the need is great. If each of us gives a little, we can do a lot. WPA is accepting donations to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy through the William Penn Association Foundation. Make your check payable to “William Penn Association Foundation” and write “Hurricane Sandy” in the memo section. Please send donations to;

Hurricane Sandy Relief c/o William Penn Association Foundation 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1821

Taking the oath of office

WPA Vice Chair of the Board Nickolas A4. Kotik (center) joins other fraternalists elected as officers of the Pennsylvania Fraternal Alliance in taking the oath of office during the PFA's 101st Annual Meeting held Oct. 28 to 30 in Washington, Pa. Mr. Kotik was elected to a one-year term as the Alliance's Second Vice President His election continues a long tradition of service by William Penn Association officials for the greater good of all fratemals in the Keystone State. We extend our best wishes and congratulations to A4r. Kotik

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