William Penn Life, 2013 (48. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2013-01-01 / 1. szám
Branch News Officers of Branch 51 for 2013-2014 are: (l-r) Christine Baldyga, secretary: Ernest Mozer Jr., president; Mahan Rubin, treasurer; Marta Smith, auditor; and John Mozer, auditor. a wide variety of selections, with punch and hot chocolate to complete the luncheon. We thank all who helped make this event a success by volunteering to help or by donating a side dish, dessert or prize item. After the group photo was taken by Frank Schauer, Santa listened to the request of each child, and Mrs. Claus gave each a WPA gift bag and gift envelope. The children were thrilled with the McDonald's gift cards. Unused gift bags were donated to the Youngstown substation of Akron's Children's Hospital. In conjunction with this party, our branch held the drawing for the Holiday/Scholarship Raffle. We thank all who supported this fundraising event. The lucky winners were: $100 - Barbara House, WPA Chair of the Board; $75 - The Rev. Joseph Rudjak; $50 - Rebecca Cene; $25 -Beth Griffin; and $25 - Rene Croley. Other winners were: Robert Horvath; Richard Sarosi, WPA National Director; Richard Toth, National Vice President-Secretary; William Peyko; and Noah Allen. Following the party, a brief branch meeting was held to elect the officers for the next two years: Elected were Steve Novak, president; Frank Schauer, vice president; Kathy Novak, secretary-treasurer; and Maria Schauer and Leslie Polgar, auditors. Get well wishes to all those under the weather, especially Andy McNelis, Anne Marie Schmidt and Anne Kertesz. Best wishes to everyone celebrating birthdays or anniversaries this month. Our sympathy goes to those who recently lost a loved one, especially to the family of former National Director Frank Radvany and to Dawn Ward upon the loss of her mother. If you have any questions about WPA, call Kathy at 330-746-7204 or Alan at 330-482-9994. Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA by Marguerite McNelis We hope that everyone had a blessed Christmas, surrounded by family and friends. We would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy new year. Special congratulations go to Richard Toth on receiving the John Jordan Upchurch Award from the Pennsylvania Fraternal Alliance. We were happy to be there and see him receive this honor. Our annual family Christmas party was held on Nov. 18 at the Sports Haven Bowl in Bridgeville, Pa. This year, we were again joined by Branch 352 Coraopolis, Pa., and Branch 71 Duquesne, Pa. The weather cooperated, and we had a great turnout. Everyone who attended had a nice afternoon. Branches 34, 71 and 352 would like to thank the Board of Directors and the Home Office staff for helping to make the holiday season always enjoyable for our young members. Last, but certainly not least, Santa, thanks for joining us. Congratulations to Donovan McNelis for maintaining his grades and for helping his football team reach the first round of WPIAL playoffs. Congratulations also to Gábriellé Kelley for her many endeavors in and out of school. Congratulations to my niece Nicole and nephew Bob Healy. We will have another Branch 34 member in March! Congrats to nagymama and nagypapa, Gary and Roseann Vámos. Love you all. We extend happy birthday wishes to all branch members celebrating their birthdays. We hope that you all are happy and healthy. Remember in your prayers our servicemen and women both here and overseas. 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 51 Passaic, NJ by Christine Baldyga The branch family Christmas party was held Dec. 2 at the American- Hungarian Club in Garfield, N.J. David the Magician entertained the children, parents and grandparents. Many of the children participated in the magic tricks. Christmas carols were sung, and Santa Claus arrived. Santa spoke with each of the children, and each child received a gift. The children enjoyed the coloring books and crayons provided by the Home Office. Refreshments were served, and the afternoon was enjoyed by all. Thanks to the WPA Board of Directors and the Home Office for their assistance in making the party a success. Before the party, Branch 51 held its election of branch officers for the 2013-2014 term. Elected were: Ernest J. Mozer Jr., president; Marian Rubin, treasurer; Christine Baldyga, secretary; and Marta Smith and John Mozer, auditors. We wish everyone a happy and healthy new year. William Penn Life 0 January 2013 0 23
